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Hoping someone may have experience installing this manufacturer or vinyl flooring based on the blue strip or maybe the model info. I think its 'M5 082 04 3312340 50996' although kind of hard to read, some of the characters may be off.

Previous homeowner put it down up to a cabinet I want to rip out and trying to figure out the manufacturer which can hopefully lead me to the same style. Could be wishful thinking as it was installed probably 10+ years ago.

I acquired an older compressor,.hoses, and tools from my grandfather and am trying to figure out what type of connection is on the tools and hoses. See picture for example.

Nothing I've seen in stores or searching online is similar.

Any insight into what this connection type is?

(Right is the hose and left is an air chuck tool.)

https://imgur.com/a/c84dF5R

I need to re-caulk the trim and vertical siding joint of our house as it's cracked and I believe rodents are entering the attic as a result.

I know I shouldn't caulk the bottom of the siding where it overlays the foundation or siding lap joints.

However, I'm wondering if I can and should caulk where the siding meets the soffit on an angle (in red).

There is what appears to be dirt on the siding from air leakage. It is also noticably cold in the room on the other side of the exterior wall.

Appreciate any input on the situation.

Siding Image

Edit: upon further inspection the siding is aluminum. It has a styrofoam backing so didn't have the same sound/feel a

I recently stained a raw/unfinished birch ply with maple edge counter I built for a pantry.

https://imgur.com/a/MT6CcDP

I did a 2'x'2 test piece that looked great! However, when I did the actual top it looks pretty bad.

Hoping for some feedback on my approach and anything else to try.

- Sanded top with 150 and then 220 grit paper via orbital sander

- Wiped surface of dust with damp rag

- Applied General Finishes pre-stain conditioner (wiped off excess, waited 25 minutes)

- Applied General Finishes water based wood stain (espresso) with a foam brush. Put on enough to write my initials in it

- A few minutes after applying, wiped with grain with a so

I've put up a new prehung door and one side of the jamb is proud of the drywall. I am unsure how to address attaching casing cleanly. I am going to be using a plinth block at the bottom and 3 1/4" side casing.

The jambs themselves are plumb and square and the door closes great. The hinge side is flush with the wall but the strike side of the door is not good (see linked pictures). The jamb is ~1/2" proud at the bottom and tapers up to flush at the top.

I've considered planing the jamb to even it out, but not sure that is an option here because of the outswing door.

Would love some inputs on options here.

https://imgur.com/a/Br94Rty

I've beat the story and have just one side mission to complete, Maliwannabees. I can see the yellow exclamation on the map.

The door in the tunnel is closed, I don't see a way to open it.

The elevator on the other side of the map to get up isn't on the ground and the button to call it is locked.

Anyone else encounter this?

I'd like to think I'm missing something easy but can't figure it out .

EDIT: Appreciate the tips, I've tried them all. Something is funky with this one. I may have to give up.

I took a screenshot of the map and highlighted the 3 doors/elevators that appear to get me to the yellow exclamation that are all locked. Anything I am missing here?

https://imgur.com/a/3d2

Looking for a bare Intel NUC (No SSD or memory needed) as mine died recently.

Flexible on model / specs as it's just to run my home automation I'm migrating from rPI.

Can do various forms of electronic payment or cash in Chicagoland area.

Let me know what you have.

Have a yard full of Maxi Paws and 1800s. I replace 1-2 Maxis a year when they stop working - usually get stuck and stop rotating.

It seems like the rotors (looking at Hunter I-20s) may be more reliable as long as you have 40-50 PSI.

Is it wise to slowly replace? all at once?

Have a an older NUC, BOXDC3217IYE. Powers up, LED lights up blue, no beeps, but no video comes out of either HDMI port.

Anyone experience this before? Troubleshooting tips?

We get water in the back corner of our yard that hangs out for a 1-3 days depending on how much rain we had.

Some pictures here - http://imgur.com/a/iOPZyBa

The corner is next to two neighbor yards with a swale for drainage. Regrading beyond my fence will be tough.

Looking for thoughts on how to tackle this.

I'm thinking of dumping a bunch of top soil to keep the water in the swale or doing a rain garden to hide and help (I think) drink up the water faster.

Anyone have info on this? Sony website has nothing. Stopped into local Best Buy, they had no info.

I just got a X900F 85", but the screen is jacked up (peeling away at bottom and has ripple effect) and it's going back.

Trying to determine if I get another X900F or wait for X950G.

I am looking to place a camera on our front porch to see people at front door, people in driveway and walking by.

Low light/night performance is desirable to keep eye on car in driveway and any other neighborhood unsound activity.

I've been looking at the Dahua Starlight 2MB as it seems to have alot of positive reviews.

I plan to mount the cam above the exterior light to the right in the picture below.

Question is - how will being above that light impact the camera at night? Will it blind the camera?

https://imgur.com/a/X08XvQR

Was at local lawn care place today picking up herbicides for the year. The guy recommended laying down some C20 from precision organics to help the soil and make grass look great.

I checked it out and it looks like a bunch of organic material - soybean and rice hulls. I couldnt find any reviews or feedback online anywhere.

Anyone ever use this or know anything about it?