Question: Where can I find metal saddles for attaching patio roof rafters to existing roof?
The bracket or “saddle” I’m looking for is in an article from a DIY soft-cover book – pg 74 – Building Techniques – the title at the top of pg 74 is, “Building – from foundation to rafters”. I only have a copy of page 74 and don’t have the whole publication.

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Answer by john t
THOSE ARE CALLED JOIST HANGER.
WWW.SIMPSON BUILDING PRODUCT

Question: diy vinyl flooring?
Does anyone know a diy way of welding joints in vinyl flooring? Or any other way of joining?
if you glue under the joint does that mean it doesn’t need welding?

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Answer by sbbjr2000
try plasic welding it might work

Question: How can I get rid of the moss growing on my roof tiles? Is this a DIY or professional job?
We need to clean up the roof of moss. The recent builders nearly killed themselves sliding down the moss when it rained. I am not sure which professionals to ask, or, as it is a dormer bungalow, is this a job we can tackle ourselves, and is so, how?

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Answer by krn001
I suggest a professional do the cleaning, all it takes is 1 slip & moss gets quite slippery.

Question: DIY home solar panels?
I would love to put in solar panels on my roof, but how hard would it be, and how expensive? Would I be able to do the work myself, or would I have to hire a pro?
Also I live in Oregon, so much of the time it is overcast, so would it really be worth it?

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Answer by rhsaunders
Not worth it unless you can get a fat subsidy. But Congress is working on a bill to provide a significant subsidy, and Oregon may have one as well. A solar plant costs about $ 10 per watt of installed capacity, and can produce a maximum of two kWh per watt per year — which is worth about two bits. Without a subsidy, you are better off leaving your money in a savings account.

www.permies.com Erica Wisner shows us some of the latest innovation with rocket mass heaters. This time there are two innovations. One is sub floor heating. The heat of the rocket mass heater exhaust is routed under the floor and then outside. The other is heat bypass valve – the heat is the routed directly outside, bypassing the underfloor heating. The cool thing about this design is that you run one small, hot fire, and it gives off heat for days. And there is no bulk in the building. And this isn’t nearly as expensive as other underfloor heating systems. Erica talks a little about sub floor vs. in-floor heating systems. An earthen floor in a shed is dug out and replaced with a wood floor. You can learn more about rocket mass heaters at Http You can also visit erica’s site at www.ernieanderica.info Music by Jimmy Pardo

Step-by-step guide to replacing a washing and fixing a dripping tap.

Can anyone recommend a decent set of plumbing wrenches\spanners that I can buy. Price is an issue for me. When I go the shops… I do see some quality spanners and they’re £10-20 each.

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Answer by ken
this question is easy to answer just buy one handed wrenches buy small medium large and you wont have any more problems guaranteed good luck

Bob Schmidt shows you how to use a newer product where any homeowner can remove most common hair clogs in sinks and tubs without taking anything apart and not causing damage to metal parts of sink or tub. drain

How to stop your leaking hot water heater while you wait for your plumber. These easy steps will help curb damage to your home. For everything else, call Baker Brothers! Baker Brothers Plumbing has served Dallas-Fort Worth as a licensed plumbing business since 1945.

How to do-it-yourself instructional on freeing a clogged drain using a plunger and snake with discussion on the use of a liquid drain opener. Today on Repairs101 I’ve got a sink that won’t drain and if you’re watching I imagine you’ve got one, too. I’ll take you through your options and…

Greg repairs a jammed gate valve on a rural water tank. Disassembly, lubrication of the valve parts, and reassembly are covered. The tank depicted was mostly empty, but the valve was jammed in the closed position and needed to be repaired to allow for fire protection for the house and property. The amount of water spilled on the ground was only a small fraction of the tank’s total capacity. For additional free plumbing information see: DIYplumbingAdvice.com and http Music by Jon Hasz of Ramona Music Center, www.ramonamusiccenter.com

www.BasicPlumbingRepair.com Bryan Stevens is a Licensed Master Plumber in 6 states and an Accredited Green Plumber with 25 years of experience. In this video Bryan shows you how to unclog a clogged shower drain using a closet auger. For more great plumbing tips and tricks from real professional, visit his blog at BasicPlumbingRepair.com/blog. You’ll find lots of videos, how-to articles and other do-it-yourself resources. Be sure to subscribe to his channel so you don’t miss any new videos.