QwikFix @FixQwik

We are a service that connects our customers with professional contractors to handle the smaller “handyman” type tasks. Smithtown, NY Joined July 2017

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QwikFix @FixQwik

6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! What is dry rot? Dry rot is the decaying of wood caused by a fungus that eats away at its structural integrity.

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Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! What is a shim? Simply put, it's a small piece of wood, cardboard, metal, or other material that fills in space to offer leveling, support, or adjustment. qwikfix.io #qwikfix #shim [email protected]

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6 years ago

Qwikfix Tip of the Day! Popcorn ceilings seemed like a great idea once, it might actually decrease the value of your home A smooth ceiling can really make a statement with a beautiful new color Qwikfix.io 631 265-0800 [email protected] #Qwikfix #Paint #ceiling

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! R-value measures a material's ability to resist heat transfer U-value measures how much heat is lost through a material You want a low U-value number The lower the number, the less heat is lost #Qwikfix #Insulation Qwikfix.io [email protected]

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! What Is a Furring Strip? Narrow strips of wood or metal used for multiple purposes, including raising or leveling surfaces, creating room for insulation, or resurfacing walls or ceilings. Used for creating plumb surfaces. Qwikfix.io #Qwikfix

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! In situ means "in position," applied to work done in the position where it's finally required. For example, concrete may be precast in sections which are later taken to the position where they are required or it may be cast 'in situ'. #Qwikfix #concrete

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6 years ago

Qwikfix Tip of the Day Lath - thin strip of wood under roof shingles or on walls to hold in plaster and/or lattice work. It has since expanded to mean any type of backing support, including wire mesh, for plaster. #Qwikfix #Christophersjorgensen Qwikfix.io #Lath

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day!A dibble is a gardening tool. It is used to make holes in the ground to plant seeds. On one end, the dibble has a handle on the other side, it has a pointed end. The dibble, which is also referred to as a dibber, can come in a variety of designs. #Qwikfix

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! What Is a Mullion? A mullion is a vertical element that divides a window, screen, or door and is often used for structural support or for window glazing. #Qwikfix #Christophersjorgensen

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6 years ago

Tell us if you see a problem here. Qwikfix is here to help you avoid these mistakes. Get in touch today - Qwikfix.io [email protected] 631 265-0800

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6 years ago

Qwikfix Tip of the Day What is GFCI? A ground fault circuit interrupter literally interrupts an electrical circuit when it detects that it may be flowing along an unsafe path like a person or water. It's used to prevent electrical shock or electrical fires. #Qwikfix #GFCI

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6 years ago

Qwikfix - Tip of the Day! What Is Frass? Frass, In the home improvement world is often used when identifying an invasive insect presence, referring to the powdery wood material that boring insects such as carpenter ants leave behind as they tunnel through solid wood. #Qwikfix