Washing Machine tub not spinning or draining
Dear Joel,You might not be able to see, but, if the machine will not spin, is the motor running? If it is your belt is either off or broken. If the...
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over 11 years by Iceman
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Window fans with dampers?
Dear Zinch,You have to look into commercial applications. Grainger, McMaster-Carr, etc.It might be better to have a regular ceiling vent installed....
over 11 years by Iceman
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Losing Lightbulbs every week-HELP
Dear RNV,You might also ask your electrical provider to check the voltage coming into your home. Wher I live in Ga., I had this problem. It turned ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Bath faucet - no water
Dear Garret,If your faucet is of Delta manufacture, it may contain a ball inside that acts as the valve. If this is so, check to ensure that the pi...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Cabinet sprucing up
Dear Msburger,The best product I've used is Tung Oil, available at Home Depot. This stuff makes scratches disapear and is very easy to use. Just fo...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Insulating Steam Heating Pipes
Dear JC,You can find the insulation at any Home Depot, plumbing supply, heating suply, or most hardware stores. Ask for Armaflex rubber. The idiots...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Electrical Short??
Dear Lightgirl,If I came to see the moose, it'd be steaks within the first hour. LOLLen
over 11 years by Iceman
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O'kay The Iceman's stuck!!!
Does anyone know a resource for plaster buttons in the Atlanta, Ga. area? I'm getting a little tired of making my own.
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Electrical Short??
Dear Lightgirl,In my experiences through the past 30 years, contractors will install the cheapest switches they can find. After the breaker blows o...
over 11 years by Iceman
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texture paint on interior walls
Dear Wrkggrl,It as not as simple as you would think. If the texture paint is a sand base, use a 90 degree scraper to take off the texture, patch, p...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Bathtub Surround
Dear Titus,If you're refering to the melamine covered hardboard, try a little polishing compound to smooth out the scratch if it does not go below ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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leaking roof
Dear Lincoln,I've seen this before. You have the flat part of the metal,"drainpan", and the round part of the metal,"crown". The screw always goes ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Please help.Toilet flush twice everytime I flush.
Dear Lost,Try using a coathanger to clean the holes under the rim of the bowl and then shut off the water and pour a bottle of CLR right down the f...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Have you used Marmoleum?
Dear KYLLMAN,Try this site: http://www.marmoleum.com/welkom.html This is the manufacturers homepage. Personally, I do not care for any flooring of ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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lead paint removal options
Dear Bug,I did some checking with our local EPA rep and he said that if you spray the suspect areas with a clear laquer, you would "encapsulate" th...
over 11 years by Iceman
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weird odor in bathroom
Dear Bucky,First, what does the smell resemble? Sewer gas does not always smell like sewer gas. Check the traps under your basin and/or tub. If the...
over 11 years by Iceman
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need to paint or stain interior hollow doors
Dear Mauv,The finish is up to you. If you paint, prime the doors, both sides, top and bottom and paint. If you stain, lightly sand with 220 grit pa...
over 11 years by Iceman
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hotwater tank problems
Dear Jodi,The device you speak of is the tank drain spigot. If that is all that is leaking, you need to shut the gas off, drain the heater, remove ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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New Home is COLD!
Dear Mark,The reason your blowers are cold can be that you have air in the lines. If there is air in the lines, the bubbles will act almost as a cl...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Bathroom Wall Tile
Dear Brooke,I've heard all the pros and cons of "tile" paint and have found out for myself that it simply does not hold up. It looks really ratty a...
over 11 years by Iceman
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