Termite Treatments

Strongly recommend that you continue with the treatments. I live in WA state and do pest inspections and have my home done quarterly. However, bug...

over 10 years by bobp

5

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rusted toilet bolt

Use a small pair of vie-grip to grab the very top of the bolt, loosen the nut. You'll have to replace it, but it'll come off.Bob

over 10 years by bobp

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Number of Outlets Per Circuit

wvutm,There is no max on the number of receptacles on the circuit. However a max of 10 to 12 is preferrable, and I would lower it with the fridge....

over 10 years by bobp

4

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Spot Treatment for Termites

jclick,Get professional advice. You need to know what knid of termite to determine the appropriate treatment for future infestation prevention. The...

over 10 years by bobp

1

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Ice Maker Mildew

When's the last time the filter was changed? You may have to purge the system after changing the filter.Bob

over 10 years by bobp

2

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Water Pressure

marywar,If I understand correctly, your TPV on the HW tank opened. Water pressure is what activates this valve. Excess pressure can be caused by li...

over 10 years by bobp

3

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mildew and clogged drain

On the mildew, make sure you have proper ventilation, i.e. vent fan that is vented to the outside, not just to the attic space.On the drain, if it'...

over 10 years by bobp

2

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Why is my faucet backwards?

Remove the handle, pull up on the retainer clip to remove it, pull straight out on the cartridge, rotate 180 degrees (the cartridge that is), put c...

over 10 years by bobp

8

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112

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Possible Damaged Wiring

If you feel that it's beyond your abilities, it usually is. Get a licensed electrician. Electricity is not something to play with. Your problem co...

over 10 years by bobp

6

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902

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Unclog Bathtub Drain

Take the cover off the overflow and run the snake that way.

over 10 years by bobp

1

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765

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Compression Fittings- Plumbing

Crystall,Search the net for info on Quest. Then get a licensed plumber out to replace it with copper. Otherwise, you will continue to have the pro...

over 10 years by bobp

3

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95

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Dimmer Switch Very Hot

Jim,You need a dimmer that will carry 125% of your calculated load. Many dimmers will get warm, but if hot to the touch, it's a safety hazard.Bob

over 10 years by bobp

6

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288

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Roof Mold

I'd start with the manufacturer and see what they know.Bob

over 10 years by bobp

3

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864

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expansion tank

I had the same question on mine (plus I see this everywhere), so I contacted the manufacturer and they told me it really doesn't matter. The import...

over 10 years by bobp

8

answers

481

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Basic multimeter question

Even with autoranging, check your settings. But, some multimeters (especially autoranging) will go to OL for a shorttime until it resets itself an...

over 10 years by bobp

2

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Moisture on inside of vapor barrior

I agree with norespect. Get rid of the outside vapor barrier and let the area breath.Bob

over 10 years by bobp

6

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693

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new appliances

I have all Kenmore Elite appliances in my kitchen and they are very reliable. In addition Bosch dishwashers have a good reputatiion. However, I wo...

over 10 years by bobp

1

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161

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Range Hood Ventilation

You can run your vent pipe up through the chimney (as long as nothing else is using it), but you MUST run the vent to the exterior. Venting into th...

over 10 years by bobp

3

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