HELP: Noisy Pipes ("The Kettle Noise")

Since you notice more noise at off peak time I would try lowering your incoming water pressure or lower the pressure off your hot water source.

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Glue?

I had the same problem when I bought my house.The livingroom rug foam underpad had transformed over the years to a st1cky asphalt like substance.I ...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Glue?

You may need to experiment,but I'd start with mineral spirits.Dampen a cloth and see if any of the black transfers and continue if it does.You coul...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Toilet Drain

Assuming you have cast iron pipes,they tend to look pretty bad on the inside but they should be there much longer than your flanges.

almost 10 years by Matches

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texturing ceiling

There are products similar to drywall compound which are made for texturing or smoothing surfaces.I would say that it stays wet long enough for a d...

almost 10 years by Matches

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strange & hideous smell in master bedroom - bath

I don't recall that we had the time of the odor pinned down specifically,but it seemed like once a week, or more, for a year or two. I would keep a...

almost 10 years by Matches

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strange & hideous smell in master bedroom - bath

Well,this is a little far fetched but it happened where I work.Same deal,no real pattern,rotting smell coming and going,etc;etc.I finally discovere...

almost 10 years by Matches

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shower arm won't go on

My guess is that either of the threads are damaged.If the old head can be put back on,then the threads on the new one are no good.

almost 10 years by Matches

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Border meets paint and wallpaper

You shouldn't have to do anything since the border will adhere to both surfaces. I would imagine that when all is done,you may notice where the pap...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Converting a 220 v outlet to a 110

Most air conditioners used to cool an entire apartment require 220 due to their size,therefore a smaller 110 will not cool as well.At any rate,as m...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Painting exterior railing

Hi mleader,Think of oil and latex paint for what they are.Oil soaks in...latex covers the surface.Latex can go over oil,but oil cannot go over late...

almost 10 years by Matches

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embarrassing question about toilet paper and toilets

Hi runningpaul82,I have worked with the elderly for 25 years and toilet paper becomes an issue for one reason or another(septic or city sewer).I wo...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Kitchen Faucet Leak

I just bought a Delta replacement kit which included the ball as well as springs and washers.I replaced all items and still had a leak until the ne...

almost 10 years by Matches

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no access to attic

It would be nice to know if there is any wiring in there and what condition it's in as well as plumbing stacks,or chimney.Other than that,if no one...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Air Conditioning

Assuming you have ductwork feeding the second floor I would guess that you have no thermostat up there.Since cooler air settles,the first floor the...

almost 10 years by Matches

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peeling popcorn ceiling

fredgar is right.More than likely the problem is going to get worse.You can try doing repairs to sections,but I would bet that it will all need to ...

almost 10 years by Matches

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oil smell from basement

Hi Missysue,I have had several spills in my basement due to a bad oil pump and from the oil company overfilling the tank.Since the oil soaks into t...

almost 10 years by Matches

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cracks on new concrete slab

Hairline cracks in concrete foundations and walls are to be expected and should not be of concern so long as these cracks remain somewhat stable.Yo...

almost 10 years by Matches

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Painting a textured ceiling

The ideal solution is to have the ceiling done by professionals who respray it.Such a company usually restores acoustical ceiling tiles incase you ...

almost 10 years by Matches

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