Thinking I am going to have to call a plumber.... *sigh*
I appreciate the information. The previous owner was not very savvy when it came to home repairs/remodeling (rather obvious in many parts of the h...
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over 7 years by valewil
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stuck!
Determined that it is indeed screw off but it is stuck! Even husband couldn't get it off. I think there is some buildup on the pipe from the hot ...
over 7 years by valewil
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Thanks!
I looked up some info online and learned that you are right, it is a screw on thing. It must be just stuck. I will try again. Thanks for your he...
over 7 years by valewil
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sorry, didnt give enough info...here is more
It is the part where the water comes out that I cannot remove, not where you turn on the water, I was able to get that off easily. It is a Price P...
over 7 years by valewil
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Removal of tub faucet
I need to remove the tub faucet to replace the drywall and tub surround (water damage) but I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it off....
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re: foundation grade
We have the same problem with our house. The foundation raises only a few inches from the soil and the siding (wood, of course) is about 3 inches ...
over 8 years by valewil
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re: particle board
When did this happen? Recently? the mobile home is 35 years old. If I am not mistaken, alot of mobile homes have those type of materials as subf...
over 8 years by valewil
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Re: Ceiling Beam
From what you describe, it would seem this beam is for decorative purposes. Ceiling joists are typically 2x10 or 2x12. The cracking you are experi...
over 8 years by valewil
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designs for 1916 home
I have a home similar in age to yours and I frequent 2 websites specifically geared to old homes. They even have bulletin boards like this one. T...
over 8 years by valewil
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Rain Dispersal system?
The Rain Dispersal systems only disperses water 2-3 feet from the edge of your roofline. I don't know if that is enough to keep water away from yo...
over 9 years by valewil
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Home energy question??
You should contact your local utility company. They should be able to provide you with the information you need.
over 9 years by valewil
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Correct me if I am wrong
We have an approximately 80 yr old house with wood lap siding. No gutters were ever installed (we will be fixing that). Since there are no gutter...
almost 10 years by tomh
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load on breaker
Our house seems to have too much on only a few circuts. For instance, our garage (with opener and outdoor light), 1 of our bedrooms, AND our FURNA...
almost 10 years by Tom O
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Change materials for siding?
Thanks,I have another question though. Since it is a balloon framed house, the framing is of continuous studs from foundation to attic. If there ...
about 10 years by valewil
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Change materials for siding?
We have an 80 yr old wood lap sided house. The previous owners painted the summer before we moved in (1 1/2 yrs ago, did it themselves). Now 6 mo...
about 10 years by valewil
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fungus rotting flor joists
Knowsnothing, if I may ask, what kind of cost did you run into when replacing your floor joists. Is that something you did yourself? Thanks, Valerie
about 10 years by valewil
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