Repairing a Broken Porcelain Shower Faucet Handle
My shower faucet handle continually falls off and now it's broken. Any idea how I could cheaply fix it? I checked online and I can replace it for $25.00, but I am looking for a thriftier idea.
Repairing Scratches on a Linoleum Floor
This is a guide about repairing scratches on a linoleum floor. Linoleum flooring is experiencing a renewed popularity due to its green composition. Should your flooring become scratched it can easily be repaired.
Refinishing Hollowcore Interior Doors
I have a mobile home that is about 15 years old. The interior doors appear to be an oak color. The outer layer is a thin coating like an onion skin type material that is peeling off. The doors are hollow and still in good shape except for the outer laying peeling.
Removing Chimney Breasts Safely
I would like information on removing internal chimney breasts up to a loft space. Thanks.
After a water main break down the street, the toilet makes a loud, rumbling noise each time it re-fills. Is there an easy do-it-yourself fix?
Repairing a Broken Screen Door Handle
What is the best way to either replace a broken plastic screen door handle or glue it back together? What is the best glue?
What can I try to unclog a toilet? I have plunged it for two days, but the water still just fills up.
Burning Smell Coming from Breaker
I have a breaker that has just started to have a burning smell. What do I need to do? How do I track down what it is connecting to?
My garbage disposal wasn't used for about a year. When I tried to use it, it was frozen up and would not reset. I used the tool to loosen it up, etc. Since I hear no sound at all, could it be electrical or should I replace? How can I find out?
My drain is clogged in the the sink next to the garbage disposal. Every time I run the disposal the water comes up on the sink next to the disposal.
I have an older house and the toilet stops up often and backs up into the bathtub which then clogs as well! Also, when the water is running in the sink, the toilet will gurgle. Help, this is our only bathroom and I can't "hold it" much longer!
Replacing Electric Circuit Breakers
How hard is it to replace a circuit breaker in the panel?
I have older light/medium hardwood floors. Over the years they have become dull with some minor scratches in a couple rooms. Two of the rooms have tape marks which I have tried to remove with various products to no avail.
Troubleshooting Electrical Problems
Two of my bedroom's lights went out, but did not trip a breaker. The plug is in one bedroom that still had working lights. The next day everything magically started working. Also, my lamp in the living room dims and brightens and my dryer won't work. Any ideas?
How does one unclog a bathroom sink in which the stopper cannot be removed from the sink?
Toilet Brush Head Stuck in Toilet
I have had a plumber come out and taken the toilet off the floor. Several people have tried to get it out. The toilet base has several bends in it which makes it more difficult. Can anyone help as it seems I will have to get a new toilet?
Bar of Soap Stuck in Toilet Tank Drain
My mom put a bar of soap into the tank of the toilet because the detergent thing has spoiled. When she flushed, the bar stuck at the hole. So now the flush lever has to be pulled more than 1 time (or could not be pulled) to fully flush. Anyone havwe any ideas?
How do you repair grout around tub and bottom of tile? In the area where the last tiles meet the tub, the grout is cracking, crumbling, discoloring, and mildewing.
My counter tops are hunter green and the color is fading. How can I color them or bring them back to life? They are in good condition just faded.
Backing on Drapes Stuck Together in the Dryer
I put my drapes in the dryer after washing. I did not take them out right away so the backing stuck together in several places. How can I get them unstuck without damaging the drapes? Is it possible?
My 20 year old son slammed a glass down (and it broke) on our laminate counter top creating a couple of scratches. How can I remove these blemishes from a very visible area of the counter?
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Repairing A Leaky Shower Valve
This is my version of how to repair a dripping or leaky Delta "Monitor 17" or these other similar tub or tub/shower valves. These instructions are for when the valve constantly drips out the spout or shower head night and day.
What Was That Noise? Toilet Run On
Toilet Run on is one of the most common problems you can have with a toilet and it can cost you lots of money in water bills. With plumbers charging outrageous prices, this is a repair you can easily do yourself.
Doors that now hit the door jam when you close them, or flop around at the hinge, are normally caused by our dear children hanging and swinging on door knobs or by piles of clothing by the wall or behind the door.
