Removing Chimney Breasts Safely
I would like information on removing internal chimney breasts up to a loft space. Thanks.
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?
Bleach Stain on Formica Countertop
Bleaching a Formica counter top for me has been awful. I thought it was a stain from someone setting something on it, so I soaked the spot with bleach and it got worse. Now I have the same stain only bigger. It's frustrating. If anyone knows what to do please let us know.
Disabling a Beeping Smoke Alarm
How do I disable a wired smoke alarm? Mine has been going off at all hours of the day and night. An electrician tightened up the wires as he said they were a bit loose, but it's still going off.
Repairing Loose Screws Mounted in Grout
How do you fix a loose connection (screw) in grout between tiles in the bathroom?
Don't Give Up On a Dirty Heater
I recently bought a heater from a Goodwill "As Is" store, and brought it home only to find plugging it in set off the smoke alarm. Not good.
Sears Garage Door Remote Won't Open Door
I have a double garage, each with a 2003 Sears opener. Prior to going away for 9 months, both remotes worked on the doors. Now, I cannot get one of the remotes to work on the second door. I tried both remotes on the one door and I am able to get both to function on one door.
I know this sounds strange. We have electric smoke detectors. Are there batteries in them also? We have one that has started beeping and we can't stop it. Is there a battery in it or do we simply have to replace it?
Cold Air Coming Through Ducting
I have a propane furnace that sits in my attached garage. I have a crawl space under the house and this is where the duct work is located. My return duct work is in the attic. In the winter when the furnace is not running I feel cold air coming through the vents.
White Stain on Epoxied Counter Top
I put my dish rack down on the counter top and water got under the epoxy coat. Now there is a white stain. How do I get rid of it?
My husband put his wet hat over my lampshade and turned it on for a while. Now I have a dented ring around the top.
Lime Out Left Stain on Chrome Faucet
I put a Lime Away type product (called Lime Out) on a chrome kitchen sink faucet and was distracted by a phone call. When I returned to the sink to rinse it, the product had left a stain on the chrome.
Removing Water Stains from Barn Board Paneling
Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to remove water stains from barnboard paneling? I have gone on Google and tried the mineral oil method, but the wood doesn't seem to be drying.
Repairing a Chipped Ceramic Tile
How do you repair ceramic tile without having to remove the whole tile? I would like to have the repaired spot look the same color.
My hardwired smoke detector keeps beeping. I tried turning off all breakers, but it still beeps. I tried vacuuming the unit and wiping, that didn't help.
Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy
How can I stop a chirping from one of my electric smoke detectors? I put in a fresh battery and it keeps chirping, please help. Thank you and God bless you always.
New Firepit Provides Little Heat But Lots of Smoke
I have just bought a firepit for the summer evenings. The first time I tried it there was very little heat, but a huge amount of smoke! What am I doing wrong and what should I use to get the best heat and be smoke free?
Rooms Added On to House Seem to Be Detaching
We bought a house a couple of years ago. We are now witnessing the add on sunroom detaching itself from the original part of the home. We noticed it a little with the carpet coming away from the wall, but now the ceiling looks like the nails are coming out of the drywall.
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