# \#members-needing-help **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/tag/members-needing-help/22.md [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) --- ## [Plumber needed](https://njgunforums.net/t/plumber-needed/5228)
**Author:** [@Tunaman](https://njgunforums.net/u/Tunaman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/plumber-needed/5228 "2026-10-22T23:01:19Z")
I have a relatively newer Peerless steam boiler that needs to be cleaned and flushed. Do we have anyone on here that can do this kind of work? --- ## [Question - Swimming Pool Closing For Winter?](https://njgunforums.net/t/question-swimming-pool-closing-for-winter/5040)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/question-swimming-pool-closing-for-winter/5040 "2026-09-13T16:34:57Z")
Anyone out there have experience with swimming pool closing for winter? Have a friend with a pool, been occasionally helping them with maintenance, replacing the pump, installing lights, etc. I’ve never had a pool, don… --- ## [How to fix tire ruts in yard?](https://njgunforums.net/t/how-to-fix-tire-ruts-in-yard/4841)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/how-to-fix-tire-ruts-in-yard/4841 "2026-08-09T13:45:42Z")
Backyard neighbor recently had a tree company in to remove a bunch of trees. I was all for it, worried that two of them would hit my house if they ever came down. Tree company asked for access to my yard to bring in th… --- ## [AR others and VFG vs SVG](https://njgunforums.net/t/ar-others-and-vfg-vs-svg/4646)
**Author:** [@My1stGlock](https://njgunforums.net/u/My1stGlock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/ar-others-and-vfg-vs-svg/4646 "2026-07-08T21:35:09Z")
Yes another same ol question on the AR others. In regards to the vertical grip there’s no restrictions as to how short it can be is that correct? The longer one on the bottom is what I have now. The shorter one on top i… --- ## [Looking for a recommendation for a Mobile Car Detailer in Eastern Monmouth Co](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-a-recommendation-for-a-mobile-car-detailer-in-eastern-monmouth-co/4587)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-a-recommendation-for-a-mobile-car-detailer-in-eastern-monmouth-co/4587 "2026-06-26T16:40:18Z")
Got a friend with a birthday coming up, would like to get them a mobile car detailing gift certificate so they can get their ride spiffed up while they’re at work in the Oakhurst NJ (Monmouth Co.) area. Anybody got any … --- ## [Looking for a very specific KYB Shock/Strut Assembly for a Subaru](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-a-very-specific-kyb-shock-strut-assembly-for-a-subaru/4134)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-a-very-specific-kyb-shock-strut-assembly-for-a-subaru/4134 "2026-04-03T13:06:14Z")
Getting ready to replace struts/shocks on a 2016 Subaru Outback. Ordered 4 shocks a while back, 3 are about to arrive, now finding out that one of them is on a national backorder. It is a KYB shock, specifically: KYB … --- ## [Medicaid and home care](https://njgunforums.net/t/medicaid-and-home-care/2163)
**Author:** [@1LTCAP](https://njgunforums.net/u/1LTCAP)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/medicaid-and-home-care/2163 "2026-03-20T16:14:40Z")
so…i’m running outta loot. mom will be on medicaid before the end of this month. i’ve been calling every agency i can find that lists as accepting medicaid…they all say they don’t in nj. so…anyone know an agency that do… --- ## [Resources for Middlesex Co. family facing eviction?](https://njgunforums.net/t/resources-for-middlesex-co-family-facing-eviction/3885)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/resources-for-middlesex-co-family-facing-eviction/3885 "2026-02-11T20:26:48Z")
Going to be fairly nondescript here - Just learned this morning: Family (Husband/Wife/Child) in my circle of friends/acquaintances is about to be (within 7 days) evicted from their rented home in Middlesex County. It’s… --- ## [Bathroom rebuild, plumbing](https://njgunforums.net/t/bathroom-rebuild-plumbing/3818)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/bathroom-rebuild-plumbing/3818 "2026-02-03T18:28:01Z")
please put this in the correct catagory. I am looking for a contractor to rebuild my bathroom, Morris county. looking for a professional builder, not a weekend handyman. it requires a rip out and rebuild to include s… --- ## [Apple iPad USB-C port repair - without motherboard replacement?](https://njgunforums.net/t/apple-ipad-usb-c-port-repair-without-motherboard-replacement/3629)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/apple-ipad-usb-c-port-repair-without-motherboard-replacement/3629 "2026-01-09T18:54:03Z")
Have an iPad air 5th gen in my circle that is barely used. Given as a gift to a kid, they did “something” that totally FUBAR’d the USB-C port. It will now not charge or communicate at all via the USB-C port. The port … --- ## [Another House Wiring question - Unconnected run?](https://njgunforums.net/t/another-house-wiring-question-unconnected-run/3482)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/another-house-wiring-question-unconnected-run/3482 "2025-12-09T15:17:12Z")
I spent last weekend unsnarling 50-year-old-insulation-batts and doubling up on the attic floor insulation. What a miserable job. Still recovering from that, filled up a respirator mask with fibers and dust and shredde… --- ## [Morris county bathroom remodelers](https://njgunforums.net/t/morris-county-bathroom-remodelers/3449)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/morris-county-bathroom-remodelers/3449 "2025-12-06T20:47:15Z")
Looking for a bathroom contractor/plumber in morris county, I need a professional company not a handyman. it is a small remodel not a beverly hills type of job. can anyone recommend one or is any gun forum member a co… --- ## [Another house wiring question - Multiple LED Light Panels?](https://njgunforums.net/t/another-house-wiring-question-multiple-led-light-panels/3367)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/another-house-wiring-question-multiple-led-light-panels/3367 "2025-11-24T16:48:52Z")
Got a 4 of these LED light panels on a sale: They’re designed to have their mounting panel fasten directly against drywall, or into a lighting electrical junction box, or both. Once the mounting panel is up the LED p… --- ## [Any recommendations for law firm to appeal property tax assessment in Monmouth Co?](https://njgunforums.net/t/any-recommendations-for-law-firm-to-appeal-property-tax-assessment-in-monmouth-co/3342)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/any-recommendations-for-law-firm-to-appeal-property-tax-assessment-in-monmouth-co/3342 "2025-11-21T16:29:13Z")
Alright, that’s enough - just got notification of my 2026 property tax assessment and it’s 33% higher than my 2025 assessment and 20% higher than what Zillow values the place at. Anyone got a recommendation for a law fi… --- ## [Re-fitting ripped down attic insulation?](https://njgunforums.net/t/re-fitting-ripped-down-attic-insulation/3327)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/re-fitting-ripped-down-attic-insulation/3327 "2025-11-18T22:42:18Z")
Recently had my roof shingles replaced and as part of that the crew had to replace a bunch of plywood roof sheathing. Didn’t phase me, it’s a 50+ year old roof and probably 20+ years since the last time shingles were ad… --- ## [House wiring question - bathroom exhaust fan replacement](https://njgunforums.net/t/house-wiring-question-bathroom-exhaust-fan-replacement/1398)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/house-wiring-question-bathroom-exhaust-fan-replacement/1398 "2025-11-18T13:35:50Z")
So I’m trying to replace a ~50 year old ceiling exhaust fan in my bathroom. It has an existing wall switch and I thought it was going to be an easy replacement. Not so much. Besides being in a spot in the attic where … --- ## [Looking for social security help](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-social-security-help/2138)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-for-social-security-help/2138 "2025-08-25T18:37:18Z")
it’s getting to that time where I need to start looking into social security. about 2 years to go and want my ducks in a row now, does anyone know of a person or place that is an expert in maximizing ones benefits. I r… --- ## [Am I getting set up for a scam?](https://njgunforums.net/t/am-i-getting-set-up-for-a-scam/2150)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/am-i-getting-set-up-for-a-scam/2150 "2025-05-04T13:55:03Z")
A couple of days ago I got a “Delivery scheduled” email from Fedex for a package arriving from Great American Business Products out of Houston, TX. Didn’t immediately recognize the company name, but didn’t worry about i… --- ## [Anyone have experience with cancer in dogs?](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-have-experience-with-cancer-in-dogs/489)
**Author:** [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-have-experience-with-cancer-in-dogs/489 "2025-04-04T02:57:37Z")
My pup has been diagnosed with lung cancer, where they found nodules in his lungs when searching for the cause of an eye issue. Based on the x-ray images and the CT scan, the vets say he has multiple tumors in different … --- ## [Elder care lawyer](https://njgunforums.net/t/elder-care-lawyer/953)
**Author:** [@1LTCAP](https://njgunforums.net/u/1LTCAP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/elder-care-lawyer/953 "2025-03-03T14:36:14Z")
so…over on the other forums, about 2 years ago, one of you guys local to me in the cherry hill area hooked me up with an eldercare lawyer for my mom. i can’t find her number. i remember she was in haddonfield. so…whoever… --- ## [Stop giving firearms access to someone who may never be able to own their own?](https://njgunforums.net/t/stop-giving-firearms-access-to-someone-who-may-never-be-able-to-own-their-own/1530)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/stop-giving-firearms-access-to-someone-who-may-never-be-able-to-own-their-own/1530 "2025-02-28T16:11:12Z")
This may go long. I’m having some doubts about continuing to provide firearms access to someone who may never be able to have their own and would appreciate hearing other’s thoughts. Backstory (going to be nondescript … --- ## [Vinyl Plank Flooring in a Bathroom](https://njgunforums.net/t/vinyl-plank-flooring-in-a-bathroom/1337)
**Author:** [@GFL216](https://njgunforums.net/u/GFL216)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/vinyl-plank-flooring-in-a-bathroom/1337 "2025-02-12T14:03:14Z")
Does anyone have any opinion or experience on using what is marked as waterproof vinal plank in a bathroom with a shower? I’m kind of skeptical on how waterproof it actually is. I would feel confident using it in the kit… --- ## [Bathfitter contractors](https://njgunforums.net/t/bathfitter-contractors/1168)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/bathfitter-contractors/1168 "2025-01-29T12:20:43Z")
Does anyone have any experince using one of thise bathfitters where they just redo the tub and enclosure. Rest of my bathroom is ok, just tub and walls. I tried a product called Ecopel but it did not last more tha… --- ## [Shark Bites for Repair](https://njgunforums.net/t/shark-bites-for-repair/918)
**Author:** [@GFL216](https://njgunforums.net/u/GFL216)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/shark-bites-for-repair/918 "2025-01-27T01:49:20Z")
I was cutting open a wall in my bathroom and hit a 1/2" water line that feeds the toilet. A plumber quoted me $325 to fix it using a Pro-press coupling. I was thinking of going to Home Depot and getting a Shark Bite, bu… --- ## [Replacement window screens](https://njgunforums.net/t/replacement-window-screens/1129)
**Author:** [@xtors](https://njgunforums.net/u/xtors)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/replacement-window-screens/1129 "2025-01-26T00:21:26Z")
My windows screens are in bad shape and can’t really be fixed. Does anyone have a place they’d recommend for getting replacement screens? I am looking for a vinyl frame with standard screen material, nothing fancy. --- ## [Old image format conversion - .mix image files](https://njgunforums.net/t/old-image-format-conversion-mix-image-files/1125)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/old-image-format-conversion-mix-image-files/1125 "2025-01-24T20:47:16Z")
I’m helping a family member organize their digital photo collection and copy them off of CD-R’s onto more accessible media. They have a bunch of images in a .mix format. Apparently this was an image format used by a mi… --- ## [Anyone got contacts in the Junkyard/Used Auto Body Parts business?](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-got-contacts-in-the-junkyard-used-auto-body-parts-business/958)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-got-contacts-in-the-junkyard-used-auto-body-parts-business/958 "2025-01-14T14:19:01Z")
Got a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon in my family circle that needs a new front driver’s side door, ideally in “Wilderness Green” (Paint code K4X). We’re trying to handle the door replacement out of pocket without going thro… --- ## [Jump Start Battery Pack](https://njgunforums.net/t/jump-start-battery-pack/810)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/jump-start-battery-pack/810 "2025-01-04T05:22:43Z")
I had a fantastic jump start battery booster, but it died, and now looking for another. That thing was great because it would start an 8 Cyl with a dead battery with ease. Now I’m seeing these tiny lithium ones and no…