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Caption This for 03/08/13

Posted March 07, 2013 4:45 PM by Kaplin
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03/07/2013 5:09 PM

When 2 year olds start plumbing.
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03/07/2013 5:12 PM

When picking out spray foam it pays to read the fine print that states whether it's minimal expanding or maximum expanding.

This is one example of what happens when you get the wrong can.

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03/07/2013 6:16 PM

What no duct tape?! Oh man, I hate it when someone leaves a job half-finished.

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03/07/2013 6:44 PM

Betty Jo, new home owner and dedicated DIY'er having successfully repaired the tile around the bathtub, set about hooking up the electricity, with tips from a well known website, she was confident success was just a few wire twists away.....

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03/08/2013 5:25 AM

Beat increasing power prices....! - YOU NEVER pay for Electricity again...... PROMISE....!
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03/07/2013 7:24 PM

What do you mean "this is not anti-fungus" spray.

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03/07/2013 8:27 PM

Hold your breath, dear, and try not to breath in the fumes. I'll finish it off, tomorrow, I promise.

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03/07/2013 10:14 PM

I don't know where that insulation is going honey...... I posted my problem on CR4 that the bedroom is always cold and drafty, and they said to use this foam it's quick, fast and easy........ Can you hold this, I have go the the bathroom and drain my kidneys.......

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03/07/2013 10:45 PM

Honey.... you really need to see the doctor about your yeast infection!

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03/08/2013 12:11 AM

The "Scrubbing Bubbles" had to put in a little overtime on this job....
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03/08/2013 12:25 AM

Beware of ze Blob!

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03/08/2013 3:29 AM

Lyn: "That's the last time I buy KrisDel™ shower gel!"

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03/08/2013 4:13 AM

"I've fixed it honey!"

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03/08/2013 4:36 AM

"You know that real sea sponge, you brought me back from your holiday to Greece."

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03/08/2013 6:25 AM

And the winner of the 10-12 year olds section was Ben Smith with his home made simulation of how bowel cancer looks.

Many thanks Ben!

UGGHHHH!!!!

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03/08/2013 6:46 AM

Now I know why they never showed us the bathrooms in the hobbit home

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03/08/2013 7:31 AM

Steam-powered bread maker.
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03/08/2013 7:40 AM

"Our Diet Supplement is Guaranteed to Remove Unwanted Fat Fast."

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03/08/2013 7:56 AM

Honest mistake - "Silicone" and "expanding foam" kinda rhyme.
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03/08/2013 8:10 AM

Bathroom rabies:- Foaming at the spout.

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03/08/2013 8:13 AM

when I told the plumber I had a problem with "WALL WARTS" he thought I wanted tech support till he saw this........

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03/08/2013 8:32 AM

Dear did you see the doctor about that toe fungus like I asked?

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03/08/2013 8:38 AM

"Me and Martha are pretty handy with our house repairs. We do it all ourselves because you just can't find people who know how to do things right. This is one example of the fine things we fixed".

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03/08/2013 8:41 AM

The guy at House Station said that the pressure would break the bathtub...

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03/08/2013 8:42 AM

I know babe, it might be disturbing but you'll get used after the first 5 years.

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03/08/2013 9:28 AM

OH NO!!! Steve McQueen is dead - who are we going to call to save us now????

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03/08/2013 9:34 AM

Honeyee!, I'm done caulking the bathtub. What's next on your list?
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03/08/2013 9:50 AM

Charming one bedroom for rent...the unique Full bath features a rainforest theme including an exotic tub installation made from the same industrial materials found in major theme parks That demand years if worry free service.

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03/08/2013 9:58 AM

...but I had to. See, some cat came in with a big hammer and...

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03/08/2013 12:05 PM

Inflitration is the term used to describe the unheated/cooled air coming in from out side. All of the little cracks around door, windows, pipes, etc. can add up to 500 sq in 400 sq in 300 sq in 200 sq in. -- JHF

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03/08/2013 1:35 PM

Willy Wonka's bathroom:

"The insulation tastes like nougat!"

"And soap scum!"
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03/08/2013 2:36 PM

That should keep the roaches out!

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03/08/2013 5:15 PM

What's to explain? It's an engineer's house. If you want the data, talk to ...

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03/08/2013 6:49 PM

Breaking a bath with expanding foam. What next?

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03/09/2013 10:16 AM

Honey, your really have to see someone about that yeast infection.
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03/10/2013 12:38 PM

Since I have done this my shower is not spitting any water anymore!

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03/10/2013 12:53 PM

Lolololol if you did not read that post you would not understand the kings rule spitting shower but GA!

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03/10/2013 12:45 PM

Just remember.. try to not get any on your hands.

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03/10/2013 2:09 PM

...or other appendages!

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03/11/2013 8:47 AM

I don't get it, what is wrong with that?

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03/11/2013 9:17 AM

Actually this isn't funny. I almost resorted to the same thing when I could not stop the dang leak between the wall and the back side of the tub with every silicone sealant made by man. Finally had to layout the bucks for a surround kit with integral tub.

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03/18/2013 8:25 AM

Really "Great Stuff"

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