Latest threads in Home Repairshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Swollen Flashlight batteries
I am trying to get the two AA batteries out of a "Mini Mag type" flashlight. The batteries are dead and swollen up. They are tightly stuck in the flashlight body. Any hints about how to get them out...
19
|
15 years ago
|
19 | |
|
|
Non-compliant windows stunning
"[TAMPA] Miller [the cop] deployed his Taser gun on Hayes [the cancer victim] with no effect, he said. So, Miller 'drive stunned' Hayes, placing the stun gun against Hayes' skin, then he and another...
3
|
15 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
dishwasher trap cleaning
I have a Kenmore 665 dishwasher that just got repaired with a new electronics board and heating element. Unfortunately the serviceman didn't clean the trap and I don't have a service manual. How do...
1
|
15 years ago
|
1 | |
|
|
paint-protection for plywood, to withstand water, snow, etc?
Our basement boiler-room (steam-heat, water-heater, other heater, all gas) has, up high, a window looking out into a grate-covered pit. (Grate at ground-level.) For safety from CO, we keep the window...
8
|
15 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
another lock shop story of poor service
A few years ago I needed to have some locks rekeyed. There were 6 cylinders in all. The rate for rekeying was something like $6 apiece. When I went back to pick up the 6 cylinders they gave me two...
3
|
15 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
26.5A on a 20A circuit?
I just finished wiring in two 220V circuits to the shop -- 1 for the dust collector (5.5A), and the other for the tablesaw (14.5A), jointer (6.5A), and tbd. Just for grins I put all of them onto the...
14
|
15 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
Copper epoxy
A coworker was telling me about doing some DIY plumbing work and since he had no experience with soldering copper fittings, he used a product called "copper epoxy". He said it was easy to use and had...
16
|
15 years ago
|
16 | |
|
|
Copper to galvanized pipe question
Question: Have a 3/4" copper to galvanized pipe junction, has a 6" brass nipple between them. Is this the proper way to do this to prevent electrolysis? Other than on a water heater, when would one...
14
|
15 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
plastic melted on dish water heating element
A plastic spatula fell out of the rack and melted on dish water heating element. Now when it dries the dishes it makes a terrible smell that lasts for many hours. Is there a way to get this off?
2
|
15 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Removing mirrors glued to drywall - possible without smashing?
My spouse is replacing Formica countertops with granite on four vanities. Each has a mirror that was set onto the Formica top, glue applied to the back, then pushed to the wall. The new tops will be...
8
|
15 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
Ask this old house last night
Did you see that? How to replace a deep well water pump. I feel I could do it myself now.
5
|
15 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to a very informative and very educational group of people ! Smarty
5
|
15 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
T-stat repair
White-Rodgers 1F90-51/-60 thermostat from 1985. Mea Culpa: I left 3 Duracell AA batteries in the unit for years and years. Corroded the little spade connectors so bad that 2 broke off. I jerry-rigged...
9
|
15 years ago
|
9 | |
|
|
water line to refrigerator
Two of my tennants are receiving new refrigerators for Christmas. I'm struggling with what kind of line to run on one of the houses (the other is not a problem) due to the possibility of freezing in...
2
|
15 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Another plumbing issue ... broken drain pipe from sink to line in basement
I posted earlier about the issue with getting a new toilet installed. That's taken care of ... but there's now another plumbing problem that my plumber and I are facing. Our house, as you could...
7
|
15 years ago
|
7 |