fan light
on most fan lights, the wiring is done with wirenuts. These have a spring inside that could fail in not installed properly. Replacement light...
COMMUNITY FORUM
Recent Posts
over 6 years by fugazi48
2
answers414
Views
tool
what does the text say, a search or that company on ebay or Yahoo may bring up info.
over 6 years by fugazi48
3
answers653
Views
water heater dielectric union
oh, yeah. I won't have a model number until I make it home from work. Thanks.
over 6 years by fugazi48
4
answers576
Views
conflicting opinions on dielectric unions/nipples
I just bought a 12yr 50 gal Whirlpool 47" water heater at Lowes. Of course, the instructions never mention a Dielectric union. Are the rumour...
4
answers201
Views
install sink
I recently installed a Water-ridge pedestal (sp?) sink. I didn't trust the drywall anchors that came with it. I used the Lag screws that also cam...
over 6 years by fugazi48
1
answers386
Views
hot water toilet
hot water would promote bacterial and mold growth. I bet the smell of warm stool would be wonderful
over 6 years by fugazi48
2
answers90
Views
cracking
anyone walk across the joists in the attic above? We have cracks all over from when we replaced our roof.
over 6 years by fugazi48
3
answers435
Views
water heater
I am having water heater issues also, mine is probably a dip tube failure. My unit is 6 years old, so it I have to tilt the water heater to replac...
over 6 years by fugazi48
1
answers257
Views
spitting toilet bowl
If the toilet is older, you can probably afford to reduce the amount of water in the tank. My toilet allows me to adjust the level using a clip on...
over 6 years by fugazi48
3
answers854
Views
motion sensors
Do you wave your arms alot when you cook or eat at the table? My wife was in a bathroom with motion sensored lights. The lights went out on her i...
over 6 years by fugazi48
1
answers372
Views
Energy Star
Check the Energy Star website. I think they have info on Halogens & Flourescents. www.energystar.gov
over 6 years by fugazi48
2
answers972
Views
Thinset sticks to backerboard well, not formica
I don't know how well thinset will stick to formica. It is pretty smooth and shiny. I suppose you could try a bit of thinset somewhere you could ...
over 6 years by fugazi48
4
answers240
Views
dryall rot in bathroom
Myself, I would rip down that entire wall and replace with greenboard or hardibacker. but I am not a pro. I guess that depends on your desire to ...
over 6 years by fugazi48
1
answers816
Views9
answers481
Views
warm water only
I had this problem in an apartment. It was a single handle faucet. I believe all I had to do was pop off the handle with an allen wrench and move...
over 6 years by fugazi48
6
answers268
Views
hot water getting cooler
I have this same problem. The previous owner of my house bought the cheapest Kenmore water heater he could find. I don't think it even has a zinc...
over 6 years by fugazi48
4
answers564
Views
tiles
Just mix fresh thinset for the second day. your notches on your trowel will control the thickness of the adhesive.
over 6 years by fugazi48
1
answers746
Views
"Need help!!!im redecorating my kitchen..."
http://www.tileshop.com/diy/Backsplashinstall.pdf#search='how%20to%20tile%20countertop' sounds like you can use the old countertop. you just ha...
over 6 years by fugazi48
4
answers117
Views
