Questions tagged [replacement]
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Where can I find replacements for old floor tiles?
I recently bought a new house that needed all new pipes and drains. the house is on a slab so they had to bust up the tile floors from the kitchen at the back of the house to the front yard, resulting ...
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What size storm door do I need?
Need to replace my front door on a mobile home. It is a RH inswing with storm door. The storm door measures 36x75--that's just the door. What size door would I need to fit my rough opening?
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How to replace this corroded toilet flange?
I am replacing my toilet. I took it off and have encountered a rusted bolt circle. The bolt circle is flush with the tile and it can still accommodate screws. Additionally, there is a plastic flange ...
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Hole in Hollow Wooden Door
My husband slipped in our hallway and his elbow went through the hollow, wood(?) door of our guest bathroom. The hole is pretty small and I am wondering if there are any decent repair kits that could ...
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Another request for help in removing a glass cover over a halogen bulb that needs replacing
I have moved into a new apartment with Italian wall halogen lights, once of which now needs replacing. The halogen bulb is protected by a glass cover which has no obvious method of removal. I have ...
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How should brick intersect a wall with vinyl siding?
I have a 30 yo home with vinyl siding and a chimney with pipe. I am in the process of having it replaced due to rot with stick chimney and I guess it's called brick veneer (Wood chimney box ...
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What is this adapter and why is it required? [closed]
I need to replace this adapter:
that comes from an IKEA lamp:
Where it is indicated:
MODEL YZ-230/11
FOR PL LAMPS 7/9/11W
230-240V AC 50Hz 0.17A λ0.35
the lamp itself seems to be a standard FL lamp,...
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How to remove this old tub faucet?
I'm trying to remove this old tub faucet so I can replace it:
However, I can't tell how it's attached, and just twisting (as recommended in online videos) doesn't seem to be working; it doesn't want ...
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How to adjust spindle nut that is not straight
Help please, a simple job to replace a broken window lock has got me baffled. The nut or whatever it is that will hold the new spindle in the window frame is not straight and looks more to be a ...
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Removing and replacing broken wheels on a Subaru PowerStroke EA190V Pressure Washer
PS. I just edited my post to include two close-up pics of the bolts.
So, I discovered a bunch of heavy stuff fell on my pressure washer, and both wheels broke (please see picture.)
I've been looking ...
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Where/how to get the right baseboard replacement?
I have to replace a small section of my baseboard. The whole house is the same so I am really hoping to get the same as a replacement. Even the one room is big so I really do not want to replace the ...
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Can I hang a heavier pocket door on the original track?
I have an existing pocket door that leads from hall to laundry room. I want to change just the door. It's a crappy lightweight hollow door and I want to put in another door that I have sitting ...
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Outside-mounted kitchen exhaust fan is loud inside
I have a range exhaust in my kitchen that is ducted to the outside. The fan is located on the outside of the house. It is very loud from the inside of the home. Not so much from outside.
Humming and ...
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Unique Beveled Glass Colonial Grid Windows
I may need to replace some of the windows in my house and would like to match the other ones present. But the windows in the house are unique and I can't find them anywhere online. They're colonial ...
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Where can I buy these "end caps" for hanging blinds?
Looking to make a repair for a blind in the UK, South West.
Rather than replacing the whole blind, I'd like to replace just the end caps which are screwed onto the wall. When I've been to ordinary (e....
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Trying to locate a specific acorn door latch that needs to be replaced
I just purchased my home and there are a few doors that use wrought-iron spade latches around the house. One of them is on the door to the basement utility room and is missing the thumb piece. I'm ...
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Replace fabric roof on gazebo for metal or hard top material
I have a a steel frame gazebo with ripped canopy. Therefore, I was thinking of replacing the canopy with hard top. I have started my research and I arrived at these options 1- Ondura corrugated panel (...
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Identify this kitchen faucet cartridge?
This faucet is quite old, and I need to replace the cartridge, but I don't know the brand. Also is there an interchangeable cartridge?
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Fix rotten bottom of doorframe
Is there a good way to fix the bottom portion of a doorframe which has rotted, without hopefully replacing the entire doorframe?
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Where to obtain replacement wood panels for a door?
I have a damaged wood panel in a door, and from what I understand it is possible to replace the wood panel. However my issue is where to find a replacement panel the right size, with the edges cut to ...
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How feasible is it to utilize video or conduct a video call instead of having someone come onsite for a tub replacement estimation?" [closed]
We're kicking our old tub/shower combo to the curb (no major renovations, just a simple switcheroo).I've gone ahead and scheduled a few free consultations – first time dipping my toes into this whole ...
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Replacing old light switch (not a professional)
To preface, I have little to no experience with electrical work and terminology, with the only thing I've done is replacing a broken ceiling light receptacle.
We have a really old house, and one of ...
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Replacing the Door? [closed]
I'm looking to replace a door with unconventional dimensions, approximately 45 x 80 in rough opening, leading to a covered and screened patio. The primary issue prompting the replacement is ...
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What is the cause of this odd behavior of a shower exhaust fan?
Recently an old, heavily-used shower exhaust fan started exhibiting a strange behavior. When the switch was turned off, the RPMs on the fan would die away as normal...but then there would be a pause ...
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How to jack and support roof to repair exterior wall?
The top plate is rotten and needs replacement, because of roof leaks. I want to replace about a six foot stretch. Is it even possible to push the roof edge up half an inch so as to do this? I have an ...
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How to Identify Toilet Tank Brand for Replacement?
My toilet tank broke after I was trying to perform a repair, and I am not sure how to find a replacement.
From what I can tell, it seems like the SKU is probably "2559" (embedded in the ...
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How do I measure for replacement windows?
I have an old house where the previous owners painted/sealed a lot of these windows so they are non-functioning. I'm getting around to replacing them but all of the videos I see online seem to deal ...
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Water from fridge tastes bad and now fridge smells
My daughter called and said the water from the fridge tasted bad and now the fridge smells as well. Could this be because we need to change the filter? I spoke to one repairman and he said yes. If ...
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Can I provide a neutral wire from another point on the same circuit?
My house is from the 1950's and I've been replacing some light switches with smart ones that require a neutral wire. In my bathroom, the wiring appears to be a switch loop like the image below. There'...
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I have a Carrier HVAC unit that came with a washable filter. Can I replace that filter with a disposable one and if so is there and specific type?
I have a Carrier model FB4CNP036 HVAC unit. I would like to replace the washable filter it came with, with a disposable filter. Is that possible and if so other than matching the size is there a ...
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Why is there silver foil on a replacement appliance cord?
I bought a 3-prong appliance plug. The cord looks like this:
What is the silver foil? Should it be removed before use?
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Replacing a refrigerator compressor fan motor with one with different electrical values (GE side-by-side TPG21JRDAWW)
I have rewired very basic motorcycle electrical systems before, but have no understanding of electrical values other than "don't mix 110 and 220V", and "don't put a 6V bulb on a 12V ...
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4 way switch replacement
I am replacing a 4 way switch, and I'm confused where the wires need to go on the new switch. The old switch had a pair(A) of red and black wires going to 2 terminals labeled line 1, and another pair(...
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Suggestions of what to do during Roof Replacement [closed]
I'm a fairly new homeowner of an older house who's learning to be handy and last month we had a leak in our roof. We knew coming into the home that we were going to have to replace the roof, so this ...
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Replacing broken double-burner element in Bosch cooktop
I've got a Bosch cooktop (part number PKF645E01A) and the inner-ring of the double-burner element has stopped working (the outer ring works fine). I've opened up the cooktop and notice that the double-...
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Repair or replace windows - 94 home
What is a good rule of thumb to decide if I should repair or replace my windows?
I do not want to pay 15k unless I need to. But I also don't want to sink time and energy into repairs if the smart long-...
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How can I cut a window sill bevel on a 10" table saw?
I need to cut a 10 degree slope 4 7/8 long on a 2x6 board. The sill will be 33” long. Can I do this on a table saw with a 10” blade?
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Replacing double gang light switch
I’m wanting to replace my current light switch with a new more modern one. New one has wire holes for 1, C, 2. The switch is for new seperate lights. Which wires go where on the new light switch?
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How can I jack up a header for replacement?
I am trying to replace the header of a load bearing wall above some pocket doors. I have already done the header over the other set of doors on the other end of the room with no issues. However, when ...
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Replacing copper water line to refrigerator water/ice
The water line comes through the cabinet behind the refrigerator. It immediately has a connection to copper tubing. The copper tubing is excessive and is wound around in no certain way and ends up ...
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Granite counter tops with granite backsplash in kitchen: need to replace caulk
New construction, 7 years old. We have quartz "granite" counter tops with an approximate 6 inch bit as a backsplash. The caulk has degraded and I need to remove it, make sure the moisture ...
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how do I fix overflow on tub? [closed]
Tub at new place looks as such.
I want to find a cover for overflow drain but I'm having a hard time.
Bought this cover kit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-Lift-and-Turn-Bath-Tub-Drain-Trim-Kit-...
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Replacing HVAC System in Dallas [closed]
I am a new home owner and still learning a lot. I have a 23 year old YORK HVAC system that I need to replace. I’ve received multiple quotes, apart from replacing the unit and also the furnace what ...
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What to do about this window installation
Was investigating some leaky windows and wasn't expecting to see this configuration for replacement windows. These were done on the entire home 2 homeowners ago, now about 8 years old.
It looks like ...
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How can I remove the light from this recessed fixture?
I have recessed lights in my kitchen and all but one went out. It is a gimbal light that rotates left to right. I pulled the recessed light housing down but there's no way to open and remove the bulb (...
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Stained Glass Sidelight Window
I have one sidelight window which has frosted glass inside and clear outside. I have researched and determined it is impossible to find a new window with stained glass. Can the outside glass be ...
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Replacing 10" Kobalt sliding miter saw blade
Years ago I bought a Kobalt sliding miter saw (10") and have never changed the blade. I have lost the instructions manual and Google hasn't been much help. I am trying to figure out how to take ...
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Chicken plucker replacement gfci cord/plug
I have a 1.5 hp motor chicken plucker. The gfci plug that came on it has died and I can’t find another 13 amp gfci plug to replace it. Can a 15 amp gfci plug be used or am I going to kill the motor?
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Replacement window question: are newer windows a lot better then similar serviceable older double glazed windows? Northeast US [closed]
Friends mentioned that they are thinking of replacing their 30-40 year old double hung, double glazed two pane aluminum windows with similar style newer windows.
The old ones seem to be in good shape, ...
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Measuring windows for replacement
I'm a little unclear on how to measure windows for replacement. Most reading I've found says to measure the opening for the sash— sill to head, and jamb to jamb.
My questions are:
Why isn't it the ...
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