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Landscape Drainage Problem

There's a bit of a sump in the well but nothing tied to any subsurface drain. We have a very old house. We didn't want to do metal edging so it could be used as a walkway.
- fitzhue
- Post #3
- Aug 9, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
Landscape Drainage Problem

Recently we had a contractor put in a basement egress window which required a rather large window well. We put in a drainage pipe as well to carry water from our downspouts along with a surface drain to handle runoff from a concrete area. A few weeks ago we had a pretty bad hail storm that...
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- Thread
- Aug 9, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Home and Garden
Vehicles for Large Dogs

Pics of the pup? I have a St. Bernard myself. Awesome dog.
- fitzhue
- Post #9
- May 18, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
Need a Shed

This is the one I bought and assembled last year. I did everything myself, but had some help putting the pieces of the roof on. It took a long time - multiple weekends. I would highly recommend at least having a framing nailer to speed things along. I certainly wished I had. Other than that, the...
- fitzhue
- Post #7
- Apr 15, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
Now that it's warm out, what are some summer beers I should check out?

This. Their pineapple sculpin is actually really good too. They also make a watermelon double IPA that is I think 10% alcohol but I found it way to artificial of a flavor.
- fitzhue
- Post #31
- Apr 6, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Noisy Bathroom Fan

So I finally took everything apart today as the noise was just driving me nuts. After I removed the fan, I noticed the damper going out to the duct was open. Upon closer inspection, it looked like Mr. Contractor installed the damper upside down so that it was open by default and with air rushing...
- fitzhue
- Post #26
- Jan 15, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
Noisy Bathroom Fan

So the unit we have consists of a fan, light, and a heater. No noise at all with the heater and no noise with the cover off and the fan on. It's only been operating for about 6 months so it's not very dirty but I vacuumed it out anyway. I can't seem to isolate it at all by holding the cover...
- fitzhue
- Post #15
- Jan 3, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
Noisy Bathroom Fan

We remodeled our bathroom about 6 months ago. Previously, it didn't have a vent fan at all so I asked our contractor to install one. Everything was working perfectly until about a month ago when it started rattling. Loud enough to be a nuisance but not terribly loud. I have taken off the cover...
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- Thread
- Dec 30, 2015
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Home and Garden
Shed Building question

The kits are more expensive but I just don't have the time right now to build one from scratch. The wife wants me to pay someone to build it so it's done quicker - but I don't feel like paying an extra $1,000 for that luxury. They also have kits that are 2x4 and 16" OC. Greenman, I'm having...
- fitzhue
- Post #5
- Aug 27, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
Shed Building question

We have a concrete slab in our backyard that was poured by the previous owner to build an over sized 1 car garage. It's about 16x20' with a sloped apron about 4.5x16'. Since we don't exactly have the funds right now to build a garage, I would like to get one of those ready to assemble sheds at...
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- Thread
- Aug 26, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Home and Garden
9% 'Cloud tax' jacks up Netflix bills in Chicago

And this is on top of the proposed 1% increase in sales tax for Cook County which will make the total sales tax for Chicago 10.25%...
- fitzhue
- Post #34
- Jul 2, 2015
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
How to replace this front door?

Not sure about the width, I'll have to measure when I get home. Any decent stainable wood filler options? I like the idea of sanding and staining the front of the door, but the bottom needs to be repaired. Are there any stainable wood fillers out there strong enough?
- fitzhue
- Post #9
- May 29, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
How to replace this front door?

All good points, thanks. I didn't even really think about repairing it. The door does have a lot of character. I'm pretty handy with staining/sanding and repairs. So how do you go about with the bondo? Take all the latching hardware off, clean, sand, bondo, paint? I have no problem taking...
- fitzhue
- Post #7
- May 29, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
How to replace this front door?

I think the whole frame needs to be replaced. The door jamb is all dented and scratched. The door lets light in on the sides so it is going to be very drafty in the winter. So you are saying its likely just a piece of curved plywood on top to fill out the frame? That shouldn't be too hard to...
- fitzhue
- Post #3
- May 29, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
How to replace this front door?

We just bought an older house and the front door is in need of replacement. Because this isn't a typical door installation that I have seen and am familiar with such as in a newer house, I am not sure how to go about replacing it, especially with the curved panel on top. Any Anandtech home...
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- May 29, 2015
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Home and Garden
Anybody ever replace differential bushings?

Its full time 4wd/awd with shiftable 4wd low. I feel like if it was the ring and pinion, I would be having a lot more issues, especially when turning, no?
- fitzhue
- Post #9
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
Anybody ever replace differential bushings?

So basically with the vehicle on the ground, just try and move the drive shafts, and there shouldn't be any play? If so, u joints are bad?
- fitzhue
- Post #7
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
Anybody ever replace differential bushings?

Apparently there are two of these: http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_0105.htm on the front diff that need to be replaced.
- fitzhue
- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
Anybody ever replace differential bushings?

Haven't thought about U-joints. I don't get any other vibration while driving. How would I check for that? Play in the driveshaft?
- fitzhue
- Post #4
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
Anybody ever replace differential bushings?

I have a loud clunk shifting from P->R->N->D on my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.7L V8). Some quick googling revealed it is likely the front differential bushings. Anybody have any experience replacing differential bushings on a Jeep (or any other vehicle)? I'm wondering how tough it is to get...
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- Thread
- Mar 18, 2014
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Garage
Why do people hate HIPSTERS?

Even hipsters hate hipsters.
- fitzhue
- Post #98
- Apr 12, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Chicago Suburb Fish Fry's

You may try Fitz's Pub in Elmhurst (no I am not affiliated :)). They have a pretty good fish fry and gets pretty packed on Fridays.
- fitzhue
- Post #2
- Feb 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
These MMA knockouts are just getting brutal

Henderson - Bisping was a brutal knockout a few years ago as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh9l58GUZNc
- fitzhue
- Post #13
- Feb 9, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
commercials that make u hit mute/change channel

Grounded to the ground! This is a commercial for the Toyota Camry and I hate it soooo much. I was watching a football game one time and this commercial was on during every break. I didn't think I was going to make it.
- fitzhue
- Post #61
- Dec 1, 2012
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
(NECRO ALERT)How about a Harbor Freight tool thread?

Saw this on an automotive forum: http://www.flutterby.com/images/2012/10/01/hf_tool_sale.pdf
- fitzhue
- Post #22
- Nov 20, 2012
- Forum: The Garage
401k, how much do you put in % wise?

I contribute 12%, employer matches 50% of the first 6%. They will also contribute 10% of anything over 6% in common stock.
- fitzhue
- Post #113
- Oct 3, 2012
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Have you moved away from your home state permanently?

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, went to college at Illinois, and then moved to Chicago and had a pretty good job at a consulting company downtown for about 5 years. For some reason I got the urge to move out west so I took a job in Billings, Montana about 6 months ago and am seriously...
- fitzhue
- Post #65
- Sep 9, 2012
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
How does anyone not notice a kid missing for two years?

This actually happened in that lovely town outside of Chicago called Gary, Indiana: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chibrknews-couple-in-court-today-in-gary-boys-death-20110511,0,5774460.story?track=rss Disgusting.
- fitzhue
- Post #11
- May 11, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Coffee table/Ashley Furniture rant, am I wrong?

I don't know about that. I spilled a 20 oz bottle of Coke on a coffee table I bought at room and board a few years ago. I mean it was all over. I cleaned it up with a cloth and some water. Dried it. No big deal. The top is 4 pieces of solid cherry. I can't see how Coke vs. water would...
- fitzhue
- Post #30
- Mar 12, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
What furniture store doesn't suck?

I suggest Room & Board: http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/
- fitzhue
- Post #72
- Apr 29, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Illinois gets a rare earthquake.

Something to keep in mind: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7268309
- fitzhue
- Post #37
- Feb 10, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Anyone have a 40-Hour HAZWOPER cert?

I have a 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 10-Hour general construction cert. I'm a geologist working on remediation projects, solids waste engineering, groundwater investigation, etc. For most companies doing similar work this training in required. While my company paid for it, it would definitely be a...
- fitzhue
- Post #6
- Jan 15, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Tonight on Celebrity Jeopardy!

Colors that end in urple?
- fitzhue
- Post #3
- Dec 15, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Critique my golf swing

Posture looks decent. I would try to get a little more hip turn which will help get the club closer to parallel at the top of your swing and would also help generate more power. The trajectory looks a bit low for a 6 iron, but it's hard to tell from the video and also depends on the kind of...
- fitzhue
- Post #2
- Aug 18, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
1079 W. Taylor St. Chicago.. (Al's Italian Beef rest.)

Ah, memories. I used to live around the corner on Carpenter. I went here all the time. As far as the OP goes, I never had a problem in the 2 years I lived in this neighborhood. I regret moving away.
- fitzhue
- Post #10
- Jul 26, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Price drop again! Princeton SENERGY 714 LCD Monitor $228.99 + 30 Amazon GC. Final Cost: 199.99. Update: 1/12

Try hitting the input button. That changes it from analog to dvi and back.
- fitzhue
- Post #67
- Dec 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
Conan 12/24/04- Anyone cap the Christmas Carol segment?

375 KB/sec. Thanks RossMAN!
- fitzhue
- Post #22
- Dec 26, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Price drop again! Princeton SENERGY 714 LCD Monitor $228.99 + 30 Amazon GC. Final Cost: 199.99. Update: 1/12

FWIW, I just got this monitor from Buy.com yesterday. It came within 24 hours of me ordering using the 'budget' shipping option. I guess i lived really close to a distribution center which was in Carol Stream, IL for all you Chicagoans. As far as the monitor goes, I have it hooked up via DVI...
- fitzhue
- Post #19
- Dec 17, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
DEAD - 19" LCD Screen - $299.72, no rebates - Walmart

Has anyone's monitor shipped yet? Mine still says Processing.
- fitzhue
- Post #51
- Dec 14, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
Looking for new LCD monitor

I got the 25% lcd coupon and i put the 1704FPV in my cart but when i try and put the code in it says: The following coupons have been entered but require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements. Click "View Details" link(s) for more information. Dell EPP/FSS customers...
- fitzhue
- Post #21
- Dec 13, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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