Questions tagged [sealing]
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What is the best way to seal caulk tube?
What are some effective ways of sealing an opened tube of caulk so that the contents do not dry out? In the past I've used a large nail and some tape, but that doesn't seem to last for more than a few weeks.
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Marijuana smoke migrating to my condo!
I just bought a condo which is a three-level townhouse and was built in 1980.
I am adjacent to my neighbor and share a common wall. My neighbor, an older couple, smoke weed frequently and do not air their home.
The smoke gets to my side and it is…
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Is standing water at bottom of dishwasher normal?
Is standing water at the bottom of dishwasher normal? Is this to keep up seal pressure?
I want to make sure this is not unsafe.
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Sealing space between counter and stainless stove
What's the best material to use to seal the gap between my counters and the stove?
It's a pretty tight fit but we don't want any crumbs and food bits to get in there.
If we use caulk will it stick to stainless?
Will it leave a mark if we decide…
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Is there really any difference between yellow and white PTFE tape?
Yellow PTFE tape (aka Teflon) is supposed to be used for sealing gas pipe thread, and white PTFE tape, for water. But is there really any difference between them? I had always thought that yellow was specially formulated to resist methane and other…
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Why does my toilet's seal wear out so fast?
The toilet in our only bathroom seems to go through drain seal about once a year. The flange on the drain line is old, and broken in several places, but we're able to keep everything firmly in-place none-the-less. We've tried both regular wax…
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Should I powerwash and waterseal a pressure treated deck?
Is there any maintenance that I should be doing such as yearly power-washing and water-sealing for a pressure treated deck?
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Is there a way to remove condensation and clean inside a double pane window?
I have some double pane windows with failed seals. They get condensation inside. When it dries it leaves unsightly residue that I can't figure out how to clean off.
I know that I could replace the windows, but that seems wasteful for what is…
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How do I prevent water from collecting against side of house?
Our house has a concrete patio (I'd say about 12' x 10') in the back that is very slightly angled in so that rainfall can cause water to collect where the patio meets the back wall of the house. What are my short-term and long-term options for…
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How can I seal the grout on kitchen wall tiles to give lasting stain and mold protection?
I have 1.5mm of white grout between rectified white tiles on my kitchen walls as a splashback (or backsplash in North America*) behind the sink and cooktop and I'm concerned about stains from food and mould.
I've read on the web I'm supposed to seal…
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Are there wood sealers that are safe for fresh or saltwater marine use?
I have a wood dock over a lake. It is time to clean and seal the dock. I am planning on pressure washing the dock first, then I am planning to have a clear seal. Looking at products in Lowe's and Depot I can't determine what is safe to use. I…
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Cracks in asphalt driveway
I live in the Northeast, and we had a hard winter. Just a few small cracks in the asphalt. I went to home depot, but all they have are 5 gallon drums of sealer. To me, it looks like all I need is to do what the state does to the highways (thin…
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What is the process for power washing and staining a deck?
I am planning to power wash my deck and stain it afterwards. But I am not quite sure the correct procedure for this process.
After power washing the deck, can I stain the deck immediately or should I wait some time?
Should I stain the deck first or…
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What is the best way to seal a French drain board due to high levels of radon?
The Radon level in my crawl space is above the threshold (~5.5) and the level in my basement is around 4. I'd like to install a radon mitigation fan that sucks air from the sump pump of a French drain system.
The problem is that the French drain…
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What is a good method to seal a baseboard to stop an existing draft?
Probably, due to faulty insulation/damp barrier, there is a cold draft coming through one of the upstairs baseboard. What is a good method to seal it? (It is a rented house, so, no I do not want to fix the source of the problem)
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