Connector for dryer hose?


My dryer exhaust is connected to my dryer with duct tape, but it consistently falls off b/c off the heat & jiggling. This means I regularly have to hang upside down on top of the stacked unit & put the thing back together. Is there such a thing as a plastic or metal coupler that could permanently connect the two? What is it called? Where can I buy it? Thanks!

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By gingerbrownie | 03/09/2010 10:01 AM | Comment

Faucet-Installing Mom Update


My coop’s not-so-competent handyman is knocking on my door as I asked him to install kitchen faucet. But I am hiding from him… I mentioned the faucet to our super yesterday & he said I was crazy to have him do it. Super said I should say I wasn’t going to be home & he would find someone to do on handyman’s day off. Apparently everyone thinks he is incompetent but he has been there for 35 years & is in the union. Supers says only way he is going out is for his funeral. Also said he wouldn’t fit under my sink. Oye…

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By gingerbrownie | 11/18/2009 1:57 PM | Comment

American Standard In Stock?


I want to pick up my new American Standard kitchen faucet tomorrow (I found it online; it is under $100 & looks pretty standard). Who has the best inventory nr Prospect Heights? Is there a Home Depot that has more stock than another? Never been to the Bed-Stuy one, but that is most convenient. TIA

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By gingerbrownie | 11/15/2009 4:20 PM | Comment

Installing Faucet – No Brainer?


My husband, a not-so-handy architect, thinks we need to have our not-so-competent handyman install our new kitchen faucet. Isn’t it pretty simple? Can’t anybody (like me) do it?

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By gingerbrownie | 11/13/2009 9:44 AM | Comment