Latest threads in Home Repairshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Undersink water filter *without* faucet
I just moved into an older house with lead in the water. However, the kitchen sink was replaced recently and is uncontaminated. It's got very nice faucet fittings. I don't want to add a new faucet or...
8
|
14 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
Tool recommendation: Fastening to concrete block walls
Next phase of my project will involve a lot of fastening to concrete block walls. Such as copper pipe straps, PVC pipe straps, rigid electrical conduit straps, furring strips, formwork for patching,...
27
|
14 years ago
|
27 | |
|
|
Better sales: Black Friday vs. 1/2/10 ?
Awl -- I'd guess 1/2/10+ would have the better sales, but don't know for sure. I'd guess the second week of January would be even better, from all the returns, etc. Inventory/selection would certainly...
7
|
14 years ago
|
7 | |
|
|
Foundation moisture, quickie fix?
Awl -- English tudor house has a nice slate roof, but the overhang (eaves?) are minimal, subjecting the sides and the foundation of the house to considerable moisture when it rains. I've wanted to...
9
|
14 years ago
|
9 | |
|
|
5 gal buckets stuck together....
Awl -- I live by 5 gal buckets -- at any given time, I have between 25 and 60, depending on how reliable neighbors are about returning them. :) Hammering them apart, tho, is a real pita. Sometimes you...
16
|
14 years ago
|
16 | |
|
|
LED Christmas Lights
Does anybody know if the strings are supposed to stay lit if one goes out? I realize each LED has a huge life, but the contacts could fail. Thanks. Before I make the investment I want to know what I...
15
|
14 years ago
|
15 | |
|
|
wrong fasteners in treated lumber
Greetings, If the wrong fasteners (common drywall screws) were used in treated lumber (post 2003 formula) what is the life expectancy of the fasteners? How long before they may corrode and fail? Thank...
18
|
14 years ago
|
18 | |
|
|
What size ground wire?
Hello all, I need to convert a 50A 3-prong range receptacle to a 4-prong range receptacle, so I need to run a 50' ground wire from the receptacle to the ground buss. Can anyone tell me what size...
10
|
14 years ago
|
10 | |
|
|
Steel wool and caulk or foam to plug holes under sink?
I've recently been visited by several mice, and after taking all the supplies out from under my kitchen sink, I noticed that that some of the steel wool that had placed there 20 years ago has been...
10
|
14 years ago
|
10 | |
|
|
Adjustable sump pump switch assembly
Going to help some friends in Arkansa this weekend install some sump pumps. I am looking for ideas for an adjustable sump pump switch setup that one can adjust for different water levels, handle two...
6
|
14 years ago
|
6 | |
|
|
repair shake roof with composition shingles
hi have a cedar shake roof that is missing a couple of cedar pieces. can i use composition shingles to replace the missing pieces, if i don't care about the look, and if i plan to redo the roof in...
2
|
14 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Safety lites on gar. door opener
I have a new Chamberlain 1/2 hp chain opener, hope to install tomorrow. Instructions say I gotta install elec. safety lites inside door. Questions: 1.) What (if any) code requires safety lites? 2.)...
92
|
14 years ago
|
92 | |
|
|
LG 18000 BTU air con in apt only works when HOT outside!
Of course, most normal people would think that's a 'fine' arrangement. My AC can make it literally ARCTIC in my apt if its in the high 80's or 90's. However, my apartment has absolutely ZERO cross...
18
|
14 years ago
|
18 | |
|
|
Lock Re-Keying Kits Illegal in Florida?!
I was in Florida this past week and a half for an unhappy event, and we needed to re-key the locks in my late-mother's house. My sister was calling a locksmith and I said that I could do it for about...
40
|
14 years ago
|
40 | |
|
|
Order of Operations to Refinish Tabletop: Poly Stays Tacky
I was making good progress on this- had applied two coats of oil stain and the surface seemed dry. Water marks pretty much gone. Maybe I didn't wait long enough (it was at least 12 hours) after...
5
|
14 years ago
|
5 |