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Roof Leaks Ever Since it was Re-shingled
My parents had their house re-shingled about 4 or 5 years ago in the fall. They hired the same company who had shingled their roof in 1997, but this time the crew who did it were all very young. The ...
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Garage Door opens fine but does not close the first try
I have a Liftmaster 2255. It is the house's original garage door opener. I have been having issues with the opener for the last 1 month. Here are the things I have done so far:
Initially, the opener ...
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Increasing Concrete Wall Height while Repairing a Rotting Sill Plate
Recent new homeowner here, with some big new problems to fix! The house is from 1968 and is in Michigan, so we get precipitation, snow, melting cycles, etc. The first problem we're trying to solve is ...
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Can I Install a patio roof ledger board to studs above second floor rim joist?
I’m looking to build a covered deck that’s attached to the back of my house. The trouble is that to get the height I need for my roof slope, I need to attach the ledger board for the roof about 18” ...
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Fridge showing significant but not short voltage on ungrounded chassis
Looking at a friend's fridge that I discovered had the ground pin removed from the power plug.
Fridge chassis was causing painful shock when touching it and another appliance. Measured 120V from ...
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Shelves for ~1.5 inch (~38mm) shower slide bar
We are looking for shelves for a shower slide bar. The slide bar is 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
We are in Canada (i.e. Home Depot, Home Hardware, Rona, Canadian Tire)
On Amazon, we found shelves for ...
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How in the world do I fix this anciently old slop sink? I am okay even with a temporary fix
I have tried to install a PVC P-Trap, but I couldn't get it to fit properly. Should I remove the pipe with the yellow rubber o ring? Please advise me, I would appreciate it kindly.
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Cloudy polyurethane, caused by drying too fast?
I’m trying to refinish two large windowsills in my living room. I sanded them down to the bare wood, applied Minwax oil-based stain, then two coats of Minwax oil-based polyurethane with a foam brush, ...
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Single gang to double with a switch
I'm trying to turn a single gang outlet into a 2 gang outlet. I got the old outlet and box out and the new box in. Now l'm trying to figure out how to wire 2 outlets from the wires shown as well as ...
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Cement vs. Calcium Sulphate Screed: Which is Best for Underfloor Heating
I'm considering installing underfloor heating in my new home and am trying to decide between cement and calcium sulphate screeds. I've heard that both have their advantages, but I'm unsure which would ...
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20x32 pier and beam structure on clay soil. What spacing should I use?
I have a 20x32 tiny home I am planning. Each beam consists of 2x10x20(2) and 2x10x12(2). The 12 is butted up to the 20. This is setup so there's a 4' overlap so that these things are sandwiched ...
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Whirlpool Dishwasher WDT750SAKZ3 Can I set to "dry" only? [closed]
Can I set my Whirlpool Dishwasher WDT750SAKZ3 to dry only?
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Wall Painting Issues - flashing is due to difference in texture
I'm having an issue with the paint on a small patched area on the wall, about the size of an electrical box. I used Zinsser Gardz as a primer over the fresh drywall patch, then applied two coats of ...
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Freestanding decking on heavy oak beams
I have an idea for building a decking, mounting it on some heavy oak beams that I have kicking about. The ground is not flat, but no substantial sloping (so quite different from this question.)
The ...
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Reason for bookcase face frame stiles wider than side thickness [closed]
In the following image the vertical beaded/scalloped face frame stiles are wider than the thickness of the sides of the bookcase. If a book was all the way to the side, then the stile would prevent ...
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External wall boards
I am residing my 1950 cape and upon removing the singles and tar paper I found that the boards underneath have spaces between them, an eight to a quarter in in some places. Can I caulk these before ...
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Why would tightening screws on a GE Arc-fault breaker cause "frizzing" sound and flickering lights? Once applied torque is removed all is good
Background. House built new in 2017, using GE Goldmark panel. All was done well and checked well with no issues. Needed to go into the panel recently, for some unrelated work.... and decided (per good ...
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I have a brand new rheem heat pump and it is leaking moisture bad where plenum is attatched to top of unit [closed]
Brand new install. Leaking bad at plenum
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How effective are disinfectants from the supermarket? [closed]
For some reason I always had doubts about the effectiveness of home disinfectants from supermarkets e.g Dettol etc.
I wanted to ask if e.g. you are in front of a communally used table such as in a ...
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Drywall over electrical wall outlet?
I had a recent flood and the drywall installers added new drywall to my basement. At the electrical outlets they have covered the place where the screw holes are for the outlet cover. Do I simply cut ...
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How to wire light switch (2 brown cables)
I have normal lights that want to replace by a dimmer. The wiring has two brown and one black cables (see foto). The previous switch had two L and two N sockets (see foto of the diagram on the back). ...
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Can liquid rubber be applied to asphalt on a concrete foundation?
First contractor rebuilt exterior foundation walls with concrete, said they next needed a concrete membrane, then disappeared. Second contractor said liquid rubber would work better because the walls ...
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Replacing shower drain and new drain won't install correctly
I had a leak due to old plumbers putty cracking so I decided it would also be a good time to replace the drain as the rubber hardens and what not. Old drain was a plastic Oatey casper and the new one ...
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Oven/microwave combo will not work
So we had a Jennair wall oven microwave combo when we moved into our house and it worked great for several years. Suddenly they quit. If I open the microwave the lights flash on and off but it won't ...
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Crack in foundation (outside only). Severity?
I started redoing my deck and discovered this crack (pic) outside of my home's foundation. The inside shows no signs of cracking and the foundation is covered from any weather. The home was built in ...
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How can i cap off this space above foundation?
I am finishing my basement. How can i cover this part above my foundation but below the ceiling?
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Kitchenaid Double Oven Error F1E0 & F2E1
Model KODE500EBSO2 Electric. Installed in late 2021, has been working fine until 1 month ago. When cooking meat in the top at 400 after about 1/2 hour there would be a quick double beep and the ...
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1988 build asbestos?
Would popcorn ceilings in a house built in 1988 have asbestos in them? Did removal years ago with no idea of the potential hazards. Trying to sleep better at night and worry less. 1988 would be ...
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I have vinyl flooring and am not sure if I use ZEP SEALER or MULTI SURFACE FLOOR FINISH [closed]
Help- Sealer or FINISH on my Vinyl Flooring?
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Insidious leaking windows
I have subfloor rot due to leaking windows. Seems the water comes down the inside of the outerwall hits the plate and then soaks the subfloor. Know enough to replace the subfloor, but unsure how to ...
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How to repair a broken flange to stop a water leak
A leak sat undetected till the baseboard started swelling. Since the concentration of moisture was right behind the toilet, I decided to remove it.
Upon removing the toilet I noticed a crack on the ...
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Should I use caulk for chimney counter-flashing with a kick bend?
We're in the process of installing 24-gauge galvanized steel counter-flashing for our brick chimney. The plan is to grind out about 1.5" of mortar with a 1/8" blade to make a kerf with a ...
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Whirlpool ice maker not making ice
Whirlpool upright freezer, model WSZ57L18DM01
Ice maker model ECKMF94 or 95, replaced about two years ago.
The machinery all runs like it thinks it's making ice - the fingers rotate normally - but ...
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ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS UNLOCATABLE ELECTRICAL POOL LIGHT [closed]
CONDO COMPLEX/COMMERICAL POOL. LIGHT IS OLD INCANDESCENT LIGHT W/50' CORD, LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT OR SHORTING OUT? WANT TO REPLACE WITH A NEW LED LIGHT OR BE ABLE TO FIX WHAT WE HAVE. Can't locate ...
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Black specks in hot water, brand new house
I moved into a brand new house 4 months ago. I am still getting black specks in hot water. It’s in shower area of all the bathrooms. All are PEX pipes and don’t see any flexible hoses anywhere. I have ...
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Wet foundation footing in crawl space
I am cleaning out my crawl space so I can get it encapsulated. I was thinking of putting up foam board insulation on the foundation walls to help make heating and cooling the space more efficient. But ...
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Q's about electrical wiring to decks
I have a small deck attached to the house and another detached deck and I'm looking to add an outlet at each.
Have some specific questions but also looking to get suggestions if any of this sounds ...
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Single pole switch with two hot wires?
I discovered a switch in a house we purchased that seems to have a red (test hot) and a black (test hot) hooked up to a wall switch. I cannot find what the switch controls. All the lights work and all ...
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What size of Wet Vac do I need to suck up very wet mud?
I have a project where I need to suck up some mud and transfer it to another location. What size of vacuum do I need? Can I suck it in and transfer it to another location at the same time?
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I'm doing 4 homes 200amp each [closed]
Will be a meter stack 4 meters with main disconnect
How many amps should that disconnect be to feedthe 4 200A?
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Saniflo for bathtub only
I am adding a bathroom to my basement and I already have rough in plumbing for toilet and sink. If I was going to add a bathtub the saniflo will drain and vent to which pipes in the picture? My best ...
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Is there a boom going on and when will it end? [closed]
Haven't done any home improvement projects since before Covid and getting back to it now. I'm amazed and appalled at the prices that the tradesmen are charging. Three plumbers quoted a set of small ...
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How can I repair deteriorated wall plaster?
My wall has been deteriorating like this for over a year and I finally have the means to fix it. What is it and how can I fix it?
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Outside air flexed in the into the cold air return [closed]
We have fresh air through an outside vent feeding the cold air return. In the summer we get warm air in the house and cold in the winter. Do we need this?
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Light not working but voltage test shows hot
I know similar question had been asked before, I haven't seen a satisfying answer to the problem. I have two outside scounces on the same switch. One of them just went dead. I used the non contact ...
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Drill perpendicular hole through thick lumber using handheld drill
When using a cordless drill to make 1/2" holes in 4x4 or 6x6 lumber:
Despite taking my time, I find the holes I drill aren't perpendicular to the board. What can be done to drill better holes?
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Exterior Door is not Closing [closed]
My wife and I just purchased a home that was built in the 1960's. The area consists of clay. We have a basement, and there are 2 teleposts centered in the basement.
We have been living here for a ...
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Removing laminate from countertops [closed]
If we remove laminate from our countertops down to the plywood or particle board what can we do with just that material? Ca. We seal that and paint it?
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How can I remove this towel rail mount from my wall?
I've taken off a towel rail from my wall unscrewing the two tiny hex screws. This is what I'm left with (x2).
Other than the hole where the box screws went in, there is no clue as to how to remove ...
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Easy and cheap DIY way to cover pipes next to floor
I want to cover those heating pipes.
Unfortunately, broad skirting boards are expensive and unnecessary for such a small part, and besides, getting them right across the corner and under the radiator ...
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