Questions tagged [repair]
Fixing something after it gets damaged or broken.
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Sourcing replacement SPT-1 16/2 lamp wire for chandelier
I'm trying to re-wire a chandelier (8-light-candelabra) and am having a devil of a time finding wire that matches what came out of it...I didn't know better, so went to lowes and got 18/2 wire (that ...
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Temporarily plug or cap the shower faucet opening
My shower hot water faucet is leaking due to a worn out stem (or cartridge) gasket.
I need to take the part to a store to get a replacement but it may take a while and I would like to have access to ...
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How long does it take for a refrigerator to recover after being turned off? [closed]
I turned mom's fridge down to 0 so I could sleep in the living room without hearing the sound cycling all night. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn it back on so I just talked her through turning the ...
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Sprinkler system 1st zone just started to recycle when turned on all others work fine
1st zone just started to recycle ... pressure gauge is up and down quickly system is set to 50/30 cutoff. Yes all heads in zone 1 are working and putting out proper sprinkler spray however pump keeps ...
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Is this cracking normal when replastering over a brick wall?
My apartment was built in 1910 and has plaster walls throughout. The wall that separates my unit with that of the neighbor has plaster over brick.
After 100 years the plaster started separating from ...
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How can I repair this wire clothes drying rack? [closed]
I have a clothes drier, similar to this one, although haven't found a picture from the exact same type.
Some of the wires/rods came lose:
What is the easiest/cheapest way to reattach them for long-...
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What kind of wall is this and how can I repair it?
In the master bedroom of my house, the front wall has some surface cracks that I'm trying to address before repainting. For some background info, this is an early 1900s rowhome. The interior of the ...
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Repair options for beam notch [closed]
There is a beam of 15-18 inches depth and is notched by 5-6 inches within 1/3 of the corner from the bottom. What are possible options to reinforce this?
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A plastic tab/tag stuck out of the GE dryer drum gap. Does anyone know what it is, if it is a part of the dryer, and if so how I can fix it?
I have owned a GE dryer for about 5 years, and just last week this tab/tag stuck out of the gap near the dryer door and is starting to snag on clothing. I tried pushing it back in but it just came ...
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Are Compression Couplings for Galvanized Steel Good for Long-term Repair?
Not a plumber. Did swap out some elbows on 1/2" steel water supply with some unions, couplings, and threading what I cut out. But I noticed there were compression fittings like this on sale at ...
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Should I cut out this repaired kink in a copper line set? (3/8")
I'm installing a mini-split, and in a moment of carelessness I slightly kinked the 3/8" copper line (the larger one). I repaired it using the 'wrench method' with some nylog to lubricate, and now ...
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Lg front load washer not doing high speed spin (wm2650hwa)
My washer will go through all cycles then last 7 min does not do high speed cycle. I had repair man come he said was control panel. I replaced control panel, pump and hall sensor. I did a reset. ...
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Can I plaster over this?
I found these "boards" under the wallpaper. They feel different from drywall, smooth and cold to the touch, kinda like a tile or ceramic of some sort. What are they? Can I plaster over them ...
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Repairing damaged brickwork before plastering
We’ve recently had a plastered internal wall hacked off after an ongoing damp problem. The source of the damp has been rectified and external repairs are complete, but we now have to have the inside ...
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Need name for handbasin fitting and sizing advice
I'm a newcomer to household plumbing and particularly have problems with the correct names for fittings etc.
We have a leaky cloakroom handbasin. Directly on the basin outflow the ceramic is connected ...
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GE Dishwasher - three beeps, no start
My GE Dishwasher (GDF520PGJ2CC) beeps three times and doesn't start upon pressing Start. According to my research, this indicates that the washer thinks that the door is open and that the culprit is ...
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Filling the holes for a concrete slab
There are two holes occured on 1st floor slab which are irregular in shape and able to see the ground floor which are having beams between it. How to fill those holes without disturbing the slab???
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Air Pressure Opens and Closes Doors [closed]
We have an issue in a restaurant. When the front door is open, back door in kitchen closes. When Back door is open, front door closes.
After reading, this is due from airflow through the place, and ...
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I need to replace an in wall doggie door that came out of the wall on the outside… can I use the same doggie door to replace it?
My 2yr old doggie door came out of the wall on the outside. I purchased a new one to install but I’m wondering if I can install it using the same template or will it come out because the holes for the ...
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How (not) to treat the surface of a precision ruler?
I made the mistake of leaving my Starrett ruler in a damp, cold workshop and develop a small patch of rust. To compound this mistake, I decided to dip it in rust-remover.
As you can see, I turned my ...
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Error code PU5H on my older GE Adora Range
Model Number JBP730LASS
Brand GE
Age More than 10 years
I have an older GE Adora series range. The broiler element went out and I ordered a new genuine GE element, and installed it. When I turned ...
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Plumbing Toilet Jet Rims, One Hole bigger than others?
I am trying to check if my toilet jet rims are working properly or chipped.
Is one jet hole supposed to be bigger than the others? Its releasing more water, when flushing toilet. The bigger hole is at ...
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How can I repair this table?
I recently inherited a table. It is rather heavy with a solid maple top. Two of its legs have failed at their attachment points (one was fastened with a hanger bolt and the other with a machine bolt &...
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How long does plumber's putty need to set before I mount a disposal unit?
I'm about to replace a garbage disposal, and will replace the sink flange as well. This will obviously entail sealing the new flange with plumber's putty.
My question is do I need to wait for the ...
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Switch loop issues and properly fixing
I bought a home w some remodeling done. After being here a little bit, I realize that the front door switch when in the off position it will power a single outlet just below the switch. When I flip ...
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Staining Wood Filler
My dog absolutely trashed my garden doors and took some pretty sizeable chunks out of the wood.
I've filled and sanded the area and I've started staining it (one coat so far).
While the stain seems ...
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How the fix damaged subfloor over vent?
1946 house with all the wonders of years of questionable home renos, of which I am the latest in line. When I moved in I pulled the carpets for the lovely hardwood beneath but the carpet hid cracked ...
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How to remove a roller shade tube for installation?
I just moved in to a new place and need to install a set of roller shades that wasn't completed.
I have the roller and the mechanism attached to the wall is already in place screwed in. I just can't ...
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How can i fix these little v shaped cracks and pops in foundation?
I am not sure why these are here, but they don't appear to go below soil. There are a couple of them. How do I fix such a thing?
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I would like to remove an existing 3 piece bath surround and replace crumbling plaster wall with green board
The bathroom is in a rental house I own. There is a three piece surround installed by a previous tenant about 10 years ago that is in good shape. Tenants who occupied for 8 years have moved out and ...
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Replacing dishwasher pump motor
I’m trying to replace the dishwasher pump motor on my whirlpool. I wanted to just replace the pump motor as that is the part that has gone bad (water isn’t circulating to the arms). I disassembled ...
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Wooden drawer repair
After decades of service, the faceplate of the drawer has detached. The underside had several small nails and staples pinning the plate.
Hopefully, the photos show that the sides of the drawer (...
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Drying out wooden house frame after minor Water Ingress
I am currently re-GIBing (plasterboarding) the Master Bedroom. The old GIB was installed in the 90s with nails and was done rather poorly (10-20mm gaps between sheets, odd/off-cut sheets, sheets not ...
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Can I waterdown dry dex to mimic orange peel texture on a drywall repair?
Online I see a lot of tutorials that suggest using USG 45 or some other powder mixture to mimic orange peel for a drywall repair. I'm not too keen on buying a big bag when I only need to repair a ...
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Repair damage from dog scratching wooden door
I've recently moved from the city to the countryside and my dog is having a bit of trouble getting used to the shooting that happens near our house.
Unfortunately, while we were out yesterday he seems ...
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What are these plastic rods and crimps under my couch cushion and can they be replaced?
One side of our couch sinks in way too much. I really don't want to fork a money for a new couch right now, so thought I'd see if I could fix it. I flipped it over and underneath I found that 3 ...
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Joint compound or spackle? [closed]
Not sure which of the two I should be using to fix these chips/damages. Which one is better to use on something like this ?
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How best to ensure old flange seals with new toilet?
There are two things necessary to prevent a toilet from leaking at the flange: a good flange, and a good seal between the flange and the toilet. As I'm not a plumber, I'm looking for how best to ...
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Need to replace bathroom faucet, but can't remove the old tap
I have a bathroom faucet with wide set taps made by 🤷🏻 who knows?
They are all messed up and I need to swap them out. But I simply have not been able to figure out how to remove the taps. The taps ...
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Floor Joists Knot
I have a floor joist where the knot in the middle of the span is somewhat coming out. Attached is a picture. Should I be worried and how do I fix it?
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Microwave turntable keeps turning with door open
My Neff microwave turntable keeps turning when door is open and light goes off, when door is closed it starts without me pressing any buttons, food does heat up. Any ideas what’s wrong with it or at ...
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How to repair a Shark nv352 vacuum cleaner motor gasket?
Here is a Shark nv352 vacuum cleaner motor with a broken gasket:
A closeup:
It seems to be 3 3/4" in diameter. I'm not sure of the material. It is not currently pliable.
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How to fix this sagging ceiling
This ceiling corner in my bedroom is sagging down. I saw that it’s tearing up from one end and looks like something was put in there to make the edges curved and is getting loose from there.
What is ...
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Best way to fix stairs that are starting to seperate
Our main staircase is a series of two-piece wooden steps comprised of a large plank and a small edge attached to it. The main planks seem fine but about half of the edges are starting to pull away the ...
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Sagging shower door with pivot point away from the wall
As you can see, the pivot point for my door is away from the wall. From what I can see on the top there is simply a hole where there is a pin-like securing mechanism. I cannot tell how the door is ...
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repair chip in edge of glass cooktop
Our induction cooktop has a chip in the edge of the glass. It is about 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch deep in the beveled edge. Any suggestions how to repair it?
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My whirlpool duet dryer quit heating. Found a melted wire
I have a Whirlpool duet dryer, model number WED8300SW1. It quit heating, today I found a wire that has been melted. It looks like a thermal fuse BUT, I have several of these fuses and they all look ...
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Furnace ignites sometimes but not other times
When my York gas furnace turns on, the ignitor heats up and glows red, then the gas valve turns on and I can hear gas flowing. About 50% of the time the burners ignite and the furnace runs great after ...
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How do I cut a hole through tile and hardibacker board to access the fireplace hole?
I have located the fireplace gas hole but there is tile and hardibacker on top of it. I want to see what options I have to cut a new hole around it. I have pictures.
Please advise.
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Help identify this shower valve/cartridge
I’m not sure what brand it is and it’s leaking badly. I’m pretty sure it’s older, since the house was built in 1978 and guessing it’s been awhile since the faucet was replaced. It’s a three way/one ...
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