Hello Folks, My house came with an old 200amps Cutler-Hammer circuit breaker panel. The breakers are of the tan variety. Amongst the breakers there is a 15amp GFCI breaker with a red test butto...
We have two small bathrooms that are side by side. One is a 1/2 bath, one is a full (but small) bath. I bought two 50cfm fans for them (in 2015- they are older). We had the ducting installed, and...
https://www.houserepairtalk.com/threads/testing-a-bathroom-fan.33353/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Haven't seen one of these threads here. Today I will be playing golf and fighting off a cold at the same time, should be fun.
https://www.houserepairtalk.com/threads/what-did-you-do-today.32243/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
I'm not here for lectures from people with money. Of course if I had money, I wouldn't even be doing this, lol. But here's the situation as brief as possible. I bought a small square stucco bu...
So, doesn't the Buyer have the right to get copies of closing docs signed by both Buyer and Seller? Especially the Settlement Statement that shows who was paid when the sale funded, signed by t...
Hi everyone. Here is what happened at a townhouse: A T&P valve leaks on an older hot water tank. Replaced it with a new tank. Still leaks. Changed the T&P valve on the new tank. Still leaks....
Hello, My bath tub faucet is dripping water. I was trying to replace the spring/seal. However, as I opened the top of the cover, I realized the chrome top/cover (see picture) is stuck. I cannot...
Hello Folks, Recently I bought a house whose garages ceiling is populated by old t12 fluorescent light – about 12 40watts bulbs. Was in the process of replacing them with t12 led equivalent...
Not mine, but my friends kenmore electric dryer is taking forever to dry clothes. It still produces heat but just takes a long time. Could the heating element be going out? Do they fail somewhat...
I will be installing 7 new windows, 1 door and vinyl siding on my porch. The old siding will be removed and in its place 1/2 OSB sheathing then Tyvek, then vinyl siding. In some places the existi...
I have been using this bathtub stopper for years with absolutely no issues, but it got stuck yesterday and I cannot take it out. Look at the attached photos. Even though the stopper looks like an...
Hi everyone I have an outdoor faucet that is not screwed onto the house. As I turn the tap on/off, the whole assembly rotates a bit, about 15 degrees. The piping in the house is PEX, so there ...
Hi- Due to a poorly installed solar panel system on my roof (1950's suburban ranch; deck is ~1x4 pine slats- common for the period; recent architectural asphalt shingles within 15yrs; new york), ...
Hey everyone, I've been grappling with a carpet cleaning dilemma and could use some advice. My carpets have accumulated stains and odors over time, and I'm unsure which cleaning method would...
Recently I was talking to a Milwaukee rep. at the local big box store. We were talking about how a power tool battery sometimes goes bad and you are unable to charge it. He said that it's due to ...
https://www.houserepairtalk.com/threads/jumping-a-battery.33371/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Prior to a home sale, the inspector documented this: Can someone tell me what this entails? I work P/T as a handyman so I have a lot of skills but this would be a first. And want to save the...
Plan to build a roofed pergola on the balcony of a 2-store house. The plan is attached, removed rails from the schema for visibility. Can't drill the structure or walls. For the ground and load...
Hello gang, I am new and come with many questions. This year will be the 28th we have lived in the one and only house we have owned. Bought it new, along with all the poor construction methods ...
https://www.houserepairtalk.com/threads/hello-new-guy-here.33368/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me before I have to call a plumber. I just installed a new full bath in my basement and every time I run the water in the laundry area (which is also do...
https://www.houserepairtalk.com/threads/plumbing-help-needed.33358/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
I have a Trane whole house AC system. The outside unit was replaced I believe last year. The inside unit was installed circa 2010. I had a previous issue with the outside unit where a wire in a m...