Online Home Repair help for SD members

I've replaced many without replacing the brass compression ring. Hmm I can't think of a time I took the ring off.
#2 - I do it that way. most times I remove the shutoff handle. the hole is about the same size and still fits under an escutcheon ring

The pros would sweat on a cap, then cut off the cap to install the valve after the vanity is installed.

It's not a good idea to reuse compression rings, but you may get away with it.

Another option is the Sharkbite type fittings - they are intended to be removable, and that will work to remove the valve, install the vanity, then reinstall the valve.

Thanks, I put on the new valves last night. The valves I got are smaller, so I might be able to just drill a larger hole and not worry about it at all. Not looking forward to cutting the holes in the back of this thing to fit this vanity. ugh

I am remodeling my master bathroom and have all the demo work done, nearly. I have several valves where the sinks and toilet were, and a few are leaking. I need to replace them. They are the compression fittings and I have 2 questions.

1) How is the best way (Cheap) to get the old brass ring off my copper pipe? Cutting the pipe is not really an option in a few places. Last night I ended up cutting one super carefully by hand so I could get the new valve on and restore water to the house.

2) My plumbing valves will sit inside the vanity for the sinks. I want to stop the leak before the tile floor is put in here tomorrow. The tile installer wants to put the floor in first, then do the walls next week, so I need to stop the leaks by putting on the new valves now then put the vanity in later. I don't want to drill huge holes in the side of the vanity, just enough to put the pipes through and then the valves but my timing is all wrong.
So will I be able to put my compression fitting valve on now, to stop the water, then take it off, put the vanity in, rescrew it back on without leaks?

I know its not the optimal thing to do but at this point I am not sure what to do. If it would make it better, I could probably put it on virgin copper each time, since I have more pipe on these.

My roof shingles are generally in good condition but the ridge cap is pretty worn away and peeling in a lot of areas so I am going to replace it, about 100' total. I want to cut 3-tab shingles to use as ridge caps as I hear many people do this as a cheaper alternative. They may not stick up as much or be as thick as dedicated ridge cap shingles but they are less than half the price ($20/bundle vs $45/bundle and I need 3 bundles). Is there any real bad reason against using this method? They don't need to last 30 years as whenever my roof needs to be re-done (currently 11 years old) the ridge caps will be replaced as well. This is my first roofing job so any tips that aren't commonly known would be appreciated. Thanks.

Need a 10" table saw blade.

The last one I got at HD, I think is was around $35, worked great for a short while but now doesn't cut well and readily burns oak. The one I had before that was years old and did much better. Everything is properly aligned.

Looking for a 60 tooth carbide for well finished cuts. What brand/model to get?

In search of an interconnectable 120VAC smoke only detector that will not have battery backup and not chirp if a battery is not present. It will be subject to heat of maybe 110F, and elevated a great deal from the floor. Does it exist?

Where can I find a service (repair) manual, not the installation and operation manual, for a Burnham ESC boiler?