Refinishing Parquet Flooring?I have the yellowish parquet flooring in the back section of my house. Do I need to sand the floor down if I want to make it a darker colour?
Tiny Dents or Cuts in Flooring?There are literally a thousand gouges or marks, in a high traffic area from utility area and back door into the rest of the house. It is a wide open area, but there is never any furniture there. You can put a fingernail into it so it's cut, like 1/18 or less. There are no splits, just marks that look like I never mop.
Did I Have a Power Surge?My Whirlpool Cabrio dryer says "pf". My microwave quit and now I have no hot water. This all occurred in 24 hrs. Could this be an electrical issue? Did I have a power surge?
Drain Cleaner Damaged Finish on Kitchen Sink?I used Kleen-Out drain opener on my black matte kitchen sink and it etched it. Is there any way to fix this?
Repairing Wall Paint Damaged by Mr. Clean Eraser?Today I saw I got hair dye on the bathroom wall. I trying using a cleaner, but it didn't help. So I ended up using a Mr. Clean Eraser and it made the whole spot orange and the paint peel off. How can I fix this quick and easily?
Plumbing Help for Low Income Family?I woke up this morning to a collapsed ceiling in my daughter's closet. There is a leak in the upstairs bathroom. We have no money, are in bankruptcy, and in danger of losing our home. How can I get low cost or free plumbing help?
Outlets Not Always Working After a Storm?I have 4 outlets along a wall. One had nothing plugged in, one had a cellphone on an extension cord, one had a running dehumidifier, and one had a lamp that was off most of the time. A couple days after a storm they all stopped working. The appliances did work in other outlets. A nite lite that plugs directly into the wall works in all 4 outlets. But, nothing else works in those 4 outlets.
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I need a major roof repair. I live on $800 a month and just can't afford the supplies. I have people to do it for me I just have no money to get the goods.
Breakers Tripped When Changing Dryer Plug?I was changing the plug for my dryer, in an older home I just bought. My circuit box is not labeled well. I thought the correct breaker was off. Guess it was not. As I pulled the wires through the plug box. Sparks went everywhere. If flipped a 15 amp breaker. And half way flipped the main 100 amp breaker. Will it work again if I just replace the 2 breakers? Or could more be wrong?
Determining if Your Roof Is Leaking?Is there a way to tell if the ceiling has water sitting in the membrane? Is there something like the "Stud Finder" that can detect water? I don't want to poke holes in it to find out! Any info will help.
Sewer Gas Odor Coming Up from Drains?I smell a heavy odor of sewer gas in my house that's coming up through the bathroom sink drain, the tub drain, and the kitchen drain when I turn on the water it's not even more. My question is should I be boiling my water at this point until this problem is fixed?
Microwave Trips Breaker?Our microwave continuously trips every time we use it. The outlet that it's plugged into is a 15 amp outlet. I think I need to switch the outlet to a 20 amp outlet, but the switch on the breaker panel that always trips says 15.
Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners?My friend and his wife are both dying. They are so wonderful. They are in desperate need of house repair. The live on one disability income. Their house is very old and has been in the family a long time. They help everyone. They helped me. I would really love to find some help fixing their house. How should I do that?
Power to Meter But None in My House?I have just moved in and there is power to the meter, but not to the house. What could be the problem?
Agencies that Help with Home Repairs?How would I qualify to get help with some repairs needed in my home? I live alone and I've slipped getting out of my bathtub the only thing that broke my fall was I grabbed on to the shower pole to break the fall. The shelves in my kitchen cabinets are held up with can goods, the area where the cabinet was attached to the wall has broken away from the wall.
Power Out in Two Rooms after Installing a Ceiling Fan?After installing a ceiling fan in one room, the lights do not work in 2 other rooms. Now what? The ceiling fan and light work well. There was an extra black wire in the box when uninstalling the original light fixture.
Agencies that Help with Roof Replacement?I am looking for a grant or some type of program that will get my roof replaced and to get my bathroom floor replaced. I need a shower because after surgery I can not step over the tub to get into it.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?I have one room without electricity. I have checked the breaker box and even though none of the breakers seemed to be thrown I still flipped them all off and back on trying to find the one that would fix it. After flipping them all off and back on a few times I tried flipping the main breaker off and waited a couple minutes then turned it back on, but there is still no electricity in the one room.
Mold Abatement Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I purchased the land and mobile home that my grandparents lived in, on one acre about 5 years ago. I ended up replacing much of the floor as it had rotted hoping that would be it, but while doing so realized that all the insulation is gone under the home. The mobile home is full of mold and it seems like it happened over night. It is on the walls and ceiling and you can see it and smell it.
No Power to Other Switches After Installing New Outlet and Switch?I changed an outlet and light switch in my kitchen and they work fine, but now in the next two rooms (laundry and sun room) the light switches will not work. All other outlets work, but not the two light switches. No breakers tripped. I checked all plugin outlets that needed reset, and all were good. No power seems to be going to the light switches when I checked with my device.
Finding Assistance to Get Supplies for New Roof?I'm a single parent. I'm a hard working mother who really needs help. I would like to find an agency that can provide assistance with material for my roof replacement. I've saved money for the labor. I just don't have the money for the material. I have to replace the whole roof.
Repairing Holes Made in Older Carpet by Cats?Our carpet is almost 20 years old, so it's not worth paying for professional repair. I'd like to replace it with tile or hardwood eventually. We've got three doorways where our kittens have clawed holes in it, when we were trying to shut them out of our bedroom, or they accidentally got shut in a closet.
GFCI Outlet Keeps Tripping?I have 2 circuits with GFCI on each. Both have separate breakers. But when one is reset the other one on the other circuit trips. Any ideas? I'm baffled and have done electrical for sometime.
Lights Out After a Socket Sparked?I was unscrewing a light bulb from a socket that has no switch. A plastic piece that connected to another fell off onto the floor. Figuring it was a safety precaution I went to connect it back. I presumably did something wrong and sparks flew knocking out lights on one side of our house. The electrical sockets still work, but the lights won't cut on. I tried flipping the breaker, but it did nothing. What do I do? Below is a picture of what the socket looked like after sparks flew. As you can see the accompanying plastic piece is missing from one side.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?We had items on one breaker stop working and after replacing the breaker they started working, but then other electrical items on different breakers started dimming or not working. The breakers were turned on and off a lot. Now the water heater and dryer will not get hot and the stove won't work. Any ideas on how to fix or what it could be?
Kitchen Cabinet Stain Seeped into Joints?It appears that stain from my new cabinets has oozed or seeped up in the joints looking like dried glue. The contractor said it was because we didn't have air conditioning. We live in Minnesota and we are in our first week of real heat and it appeared before.
Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?My drain under my kitchen sink is totally clogged. I, and a few friends, have tried everything. I'm a 60 year old woman who lives alone and I'm on a fixed income. Where can I get assistance for plumbing in Kitsap County, Washington?
Bathroom Remodel Assistance for a Disabled Senior?I am a disabled senior citizen, with all the problems I have, getting in and out of a standard tub/shower is problematic and getting worse. I am afraid of tripping over the edge and falling. In spite of putting in tub rails, I still have problems. I also have some bouts of dizziness. I need help in remodeling my bathroom. I can hardly get in and out of present tub without falling.
Lights Not Working After a Short?A bedroom light fitting shorted and now none of the lights work. Some of the wires were burnt so I cut out the burnt wires and stripped back. The lights momentarily flickered, but the lights didn't come on and the flickering soon stopped. I then isolated the live feed and it is showing a current so I hooked up a bulb to test the live feed with the neutral, but the bulb didn't light up.
Agencies That Help With Rebuilding After a House Fire?What are some agencies that can help me rebuild/restore after a house fire? Unfortunately we did not have homeowner's insurance. And now we no longer can move forward without financial assistance. I am disabled and my family and I have done as much as we can. The fire occurred on December 22, 2018.
Reinforcing Subflooring in a Mobile Home?What type of wood do I need to use to reinforce the sub-flooring in a mobile home to withstand the weight of a upright console piano? I plan to move a 1967 steinway console upright piano into a mobile home. I need to know what type of wood to reinforce the subflooring so it will hold the weight of the piano. Any suggestions?
Getting Financial Assistance for Roof Repair?I have the materials. My roof leaks. I am a disabled mother. I need someone to come and do the repair. I live in Marion county. Where can I find roof repair assistance?
Electric Lights and Fan Turning Off and On?We have 2 light fixtures and a bathroom exhaust fan that are turning off and on. I have checked the breaker and it has not tripped. The lights turn off on their own, but will turn back on, on their own. The same applies to the bathroom exhaust fan. It should be noted that one of the light fixtures is on a two way switch. This has been going on over the last few days.
Electrical Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I need help with my electrical outlets. Do you know of any programs that provide electrical repairs?
Unclogging a Toilet?I accidentally flushed down one of those hard bleach tabs, the one you're suppose to dump inside the actual tank. Well now every time I flush the water level keeps rising. My toilet is obviously clogged. What's the fastest way to dissolve the tablet allowing me to flush again?
Help Getting Home Repair Supplies for an RV?I need home repair supplies to fix an RV to live in. I am in Texas, 75169.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?This will sound odd, but I went to turn my ceiling fan on the chain bounced up and wrapped around the blade. I thought it blew out the breaker. I reset it, but now half the power is still out in my room. Half is obviously on one breaker and the other another. I even tried replacing the breaker.
Unable to Charge Phone and Watch on Same Circuit?I have an iPhone and an Apple watch and they will not charge on the same circuit in my flat. They worked fine at the Apple store. Apple say's it is a circuit problem.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?Last night my power went out and the generator kicked in. When the power came back the plugged in lights flashed and then the plugs stopped working throughout the house. The light switches still work. However, there is one plug in the kitchen and one plug in the bathroom that still works.
Ceiling Lights Quit Working?I have a 3 bedroom house and the ceiling lights in all three rooms and the dining room are no longer working. They worked 4 days ago and now they have stopped. These 4 lights are the only thing on the breaker. I've flipped the breaker a few times and reset all of the GFIs in my house. I have no idea why the lights quit working.
Roofing Repair Assistance for Seniors?I'm looking for assistance in repairing a roof. I'm a senior citizen looking for assistance.
Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?The PVC pipe bringing hot water into the house is leaking. Can I get help replacing it?
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Issues?I am hoping someone with electrical knowledge can help me. Yesterday I decided to replace an outlet in my kitchen with a special USB equipped outlet. I replaced the old outlet and tested it before installing the new outlet and everything worked fine.
Troubleshooting Fluctuating Voltage on Outlet?I recently installed one GFCI plug in my master bath next to a bathroom sink after it went out. I have 120 volts to both plugs on that plug. The next plug (bought new) on the same circuit, I only get 98 volts to 102 volts.
New House Has Breaker Issues?We moved into a new house 1yr ago. We've sporadically and now recently, more frequently we keep losing power in the master bedroom, especially when the TV/Playstation are going in the living room (shared wall). It has tripped when only the bedroom is in use as well. I called home builder (KB) to only have them tell me that'too much is on the circuit'.
Getting Financial Assistance for Roof Repairs?I'm 52 and unemployed. I need help with my roof. I can't afford to do it myself. When it rains outside it rains in my house. Where can I find assistance?
Financial Assistance for Homeowner Plumbing Repairs?I purchased a house last July. The house right next door is recently vacant. When the water department turned off their water it turned off ours. We had the water turned back on, but now we have to pay to have a separate water line put in on our property. Is there any type of financial assistance to help with this it's $2,000?
Repairing a Floor?I have to repair my living room floor. I bought some planks from a bargain warehouse. When I got it home, I noticed that it was different in the fitting and some of it was a different style. I have to have this floor fixed tonight. I don't have anymore money. What can I do?
No Power Coming from Two New Circuit Breakers?After checking the wires coming out of the breakers, I have two that don't have any power coming out. I replaced the "faulty" breakers, but still have nothing coming out. The other breakers are showing 120v coming out when tested with a meter.
Can Mold Grow on Plywood Over Concrete Under a Vapor Barrier?I have a concrete slab with plywood on top of the concrete and a plastic barrier under a solid oak floor. There is moisture in the plywood, but not the oak. Can black mole grow under the plastic barrier? If so I will need to replace my expensive oak floors.
Bathroom Sink Backs Up Into the Tub?We have been living in this house for 10 years now and we were never able to use the upstairs bathroom sink or tub. With the tub, the water drains at a ridiculous rate like 10 drops a day. The (PVC) line seems to be clear. It has a floor tub drain to it that has rusted off.
Formica Cabinets Damaged by Tile Cleaner?I have white formica cabinets; they got stains from a tile acid cleaner. How can I take those stains off?
Preventing Mold After a Water Leak?My water heater sprung a leak and it stinks in my trailer! Will everything in it become moldy? Can I save my Kitchenaid or should I give it to Goodwill?
Lost Power to Porch Light?I wired in a ceiling fan/light in my porch about a year ago and now there is no power. I took the fan down turned on the power and I have no power to the switch, and the breaker is not tripped!
Tourbleshooting an Electrical Circuit?My TV room was a garage before. One day several outlets in the room quit working, but the breaker did not throw. Suddenly a lamp still plugged into an inoperative outlet came on, but the light was very dim. I plugged something into another inoperative outlet and the light got so dim it just about went off. Then in just a few seconds the outlets quit again.
Repairing a Mobile Home Separating at the Main Joint?My double wide is separating at the seam it was put together with. Is it cost effective to fix it or move? I purchased it from the mobile resort I live in 3 years ago.
Microwave Is Causing Loss of Power in Circuit?My washer, dryer, and microwave suddenly stopped working. I flipped the circuit breaker and still nothing. I ran an extension cord for the washer and dryer to outlets on the other side of the house and they are working fine now.
Ceiling Fan Not Working?I just recently replaced four bedroom receptacles and all are working. However, when I tried to turn on the ceiling fan which is done from the pull string not from a wall switch it would not come on. What are some troubleshooting options?
Electrical Circuit Issue?My husband was trying to unplug his cellphone charger and the outlet lost power for a 1 second. Later my dog walked behind the recliner and stepped on the chords plugged in and the receptacle and two different ceiling fans lost power for a couple minutes. They all came back on and worked fine after a couple minutes. He walked behind the chair a second time and the outlet and fans stopped working.
Resealing Seams on Tub Surround?If the adhesive on the tub surround has opened in parts of the seams how can I seal it again? What type of sealant and what type of prep work has to be done?
Kitchen Light Circuit Not Working?I am not sure what's going on, but the lights in my kitchen are out. I've turned all of the breakers off and on, but still nothing. Everything else in the kitchen is still functioning. I don't see a GFI outlet anywhere in the kitchen, but tested the one in the bathroom. All other lights and outlets in the house are functioning.
Removing Leather Wedding Album Stuck to Wood Coffee Table?The bottom of my leather wedding album is stuck to my wood coffee table. The table is slotted so I can reach between to force it off, but I am afraid I will damage the wedding album. Any suggestions that won't ruin the album?
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits?I replaced the breaker box inside and out. I also installed new breakers. It did not fix my problems. The receptacles in most rooms do not work. Some lights do not work.
Lasko Floor Fan Won't Run?My 20 inch round Lasko Wind tunnel fan acts like it has no power at all. Nothing. It was fine three days ago, but now it will not turn on.
Not Getting Power But Breaker Not Tripped?I'm trying to replace an outside light fixture and when I do I flip the switch and it shuts down the whole circuit like I tripped the breaker, but the breaker's not tripped.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?One day a breaker blew or so we thought. We have tried flipping it and there is still no power. We've had the fuse checked and it is still good. What's affected is weird to me, because there is no power or lights in master bedroom or bathroom, no lights in hallway, but the plug-ins work. The porch light doesn't work and in the kitchen the outlets work, but the lights don't.
Determining the Cause of an Extremely High Electric Bill?I would really like some advice because I'm in a terrible situation. My electric bill is usually around $100 to $110 and now this month it is showing up as $443! That's outrageously high! We contacted the electric company and they told us that it might be an appliance that's malfunctioning for it to be consuming extreme energy. The thing is how can I tell which appliance it could be?
Getting Rid of Sulfur Smell from Water Heater?In December we replaced a water heater that was 30+ years old. It hadn't broken, but being that old we felt we should with a houseful of company for the holidays. After a couple weeks, we began to smell the rotten eggs smell. At this point we were leaving the house for the winter so we decided to wait till we returned.
Financial Assistance for Roof Repairs?I need a new roof, but can't afford it. I am in bankruptcy and can't get a loan to get one, but I need the front part of the roof done because it really looks bad.
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?Is there any place in Marion Ohio 43302 that can fix roofs, can replace a furnace, and make other repairs? The roof is leaking. I am on a fixed income.
Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?I have a question. I am a single parent and I own my home. I have a child with a disability and he is about to have back surgery again. I hired a contractor and I got scammed. I have been without a bathroom for 3 weeks and I don't have much money. I also need repairs in the laundry room. Where can I find help?
Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners?My husband is disabled; I work part time and take care of my husband. My bathroom needs to be fixed. The shower and my floors in the bathroom and dining room are collapsing. I don't have any extra money to fix them. Last night an animal ate some of my roof and I believe it is in my ceiling.
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?Every time I turn the 20 amp breaker on it trips back off, I am wondering if it's the breaker or a short.
Lost Power After Wiring a New Ceiling Light Fixture?I was installing a new flush mount overhead light on the main floor. I removed the old light's canopy, the shallow electric box was held together mostly by electric tape. I purchased a new metal ceiling box that was deeper so the armored wires could fit in comfortably. I took apart the connected wires and used the twist on wire caps instead. Now the entire upstairs is without power.
Roof Repair Financial Help?I live in Terre Haute Indiana. The weatherization program promised me a year ago that they would replace my roof on my house. Now they are telling me they won't help after this man promised me they could fix it. Who can I call to file a complaint or what can I do to get help? I now have mold in my spare bedroom.
Financial Assistance for Roof Repairs?I am a 59 year old widow on unemployment. My credit is not good, but I am in dire assistance getting my roof repaired. I live in Anderson SC.
Assistance with Replacing Plumbing Under Mobile Home?My mom lives in a mobile home. She is 78 years old. My sister and I live with her also. We are 53 & 52 yrs old. I do all her doctor appts. My sister helps her also. My question is, the pipes are so old that we get one fixed and then another leaks and so on. We were told we probably need to replace the entire plumbing underneath this place.
Pungent Smell Coming from Trim in Older Modular Home?We moved into a modular house that was built in 1986. We had to remove the trim in the kitchen and dining room for a re-model project, and the smell about knocks our socks off. It's not a moldy or mildewy smell, it reminds me faintly of sagebrush when you crush the leaves. I am just curious if anyone knows what this might be so we can make an educated decision on whether or not to replace it.
Mobile Home Breaker Trips When It Rains?I live in a 1973 single wide trailer. The bathroom is on a 10 amp breaker, and every time it rains it trips. First we thought water might be getting in so we taped it up with waterproof tape. Then it rained and the breaker tripped again, there are only 4 lights in the bathroom. What gives?
Lost Power to Other Fixtures After Changing Out One?I changed one fixture in the kitchen and now I have no power to 5 lights. All lights were working before I changed that one. I took the one out, but there is still no power. I also checked the breaker and it is not tripped.
Light Sensing Exterior Fixture Only Works When Breaker Flipped?I have an outside light that's a dusk to dawn. The dusk to dawn sensor no longer worked and the light stayed on all the time. So, in the evening I would just flip the switch to turn it on. Now when I flip the switch it will not turn on. I changed the switch and that did not help. Next, with the switch on I flipped the breaker off then on, and the light came on.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?After a recent rain storm part of my home has electricity and other parts do not. I attributed no power to 5 circuit breakers based on what plugs and lights were out. The breakers seem to be fine (nothing was tripped) and no water appeared inside the panel. I could not smell that anything electrical had "burned" in the electric panel. This is an older home built in the 1960s.
Replacing the Floor in a Mobile Home?What's the best thing to use for replacing the floor in a mobile home?
Troubleshooting a Circuit Breaker Issue?I turned off the breaker to install a new light. After making my connection the light came on. I checked and the breaker was still off, what happened?
Troubleshooting Wiring to a Fluorescent Light Fixture?So my fluorescent light wasn't working. Rather than replace the ballast I just bought a new shop light fixture. However when I hooked it up and placed the bulbs in it doesn't light. What could be my issue?
Heater Tripping the Circuit Breaker?My circuit turns off when I plug in the heater. The rest of the house is fine.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?I have one light switch and one outlet that are not working. The other outlet on the circuit is working just fine. I have checked for loose wires and have reset the circuit breaker. I have been trying to fix it for three hours.
Lights Only Work Occasionally?A few months ago my living room ceiling light went off and because of the kind of very small bulbs we have been unable to change them. Suddenly last week it came on when I banged the ceiling, now it's happening to all of the upstairs ceiling lights. All seem to have blown, but if I bang the ceiling they will flicker or come back on.
Plumbing Assistance for Low Income Senior Homeowners?My grandmother's pipes are ld clay pipes. She had a plumber come out and look at them and they said one of them must have given out because there was so much mud. He gave us an estimate of 6k to dig up the pipes and replace with PVC. She lives alone and is a senior citizen whose only income is her SSI. Are there any programs or a way for her to get help to get this done?
Agencies That Provide Sewer Line Repair Assistance?Our house has a main sewer line from the house to the rode that is broken. I can't afford the repairs. Is there financial help available in my area, zip code 44432?
Sink with Garbage Disposal Won't Drain?The garbage disposal empties water into the sink, but sink will not drain. I went to the outside drain pipe and took the cap off. The sink drained immediately. I put the cap back on; same problem. I can't find an answer anywhere.
Replacing the Silicone Around a Shower Drain?My shower drain has been emptying slowly and after cleaning it I noticed the silicone around the metal drain has partly come unstuck. How do I replace it? I'm a novice and unsure if I put new on top or remove the old one.
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Disabled Homeowners?An employee from Daniel Parks Roofing came to my house on January the 30th and gave an estimate for a new roof the cost will be 10,500. I don't work; I get disability because I'm on dialysis. Are there any grants or loans that I can apply to for help.
Three Way Wall Light Switch Issues?What do I need to change on a three way switch so that both switches can be used to control the lights? Right now both switches have to be on for the lights to work.
Throw Rug Stuck to Floor?I have a throw rug on my kitchen tile (not sure what kind) floor. It is stuck and I can only get the corners to pull up a little bit. It looks as though the tile will come up with the rug if I pull very hard. What do I use to get this rug off the tile without damaging the floor?
Plumbing Help for Low Income Homeowners?I need someone to move a drain in a basement floor. I am retired, and on a fixed income. I can probably dig around the drain pipe, and also fill in the hole. I just need the drain moved about 3 or 4 inches over, but I'm afraid if I don't get it right there will be leaks.
Breaker Keeps Tripping?My living room breaker started tripping a couple of days ago suddenly, and so far it has happened three or four times since then. It appears to only be affecting the outlet where I have a surge protector plugged in with the television, DVR box, Blu Ray player, and a small lamp attached.
Troubleshooting Loss of Power in Bedroom and Bathroom?My light went out in my master bedroom and bathroom. I went to bed with my TV and space heater on and woke up to no power. We switched the breaker back on and no lights, we changed the GFCI and nothing. We changed the breaker and still no power. What else could it be?
Turning on Closet Light Cuts Power to Rest of Room?There's a light switch just outside to turn on the light that's inside my bedroom closet. When the light switch is flipped on, the light in the closet turns on, but all of the other power in the room is cut.
Electrical Problems After Replacing Heater Thermostat?I replaced the baseboard heater thermostat. It works fine, however the hall light switch across from the room with the outlet started turning on ceiling fan in bedroom next to blown outlet room and hall light wouldn't go on without fan switch being on, and then stopped working altogether.
Ceiling Fan and Light Tripping Breaker?The ceiling fan and light will not work and when I flip the switch it trips the circuit breaker.
Troubleshooting an Electrical Circuit?I had a new consumer unit fitted. When I turn the landing and hall light on the power trips. When I take the bulb out and reset the switch all the lights upstairs work again. But when I put the bulb back in again they trip.
