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?
Can Corningware Dish be Repaired?
What kind glue do I use to repair a broken Corningware casserole dish?
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.
Calibrating an Oven Thermostat
We recently bought a condo in Florida with a gas stove. (At home in New York I have an electric stove). It is a conventional natural gas stove (not propane). I recently bought an oven thermometer to check the temperatures.
Use Your Phone Camera to Check Your Remote Battery
If your remote (for your TV or other similar device) stops working, but you're not sure if it's the battery or the connection, you can check this by using your cell phone camera.
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!
I just got a used pair of boots. The zipper is still operable, but sticks especially at the bottom. The zipper is plastic. The boots, all man-made material, are well worn. The zipper is still strong, but hard to zip. Any ideas? Thanks.
17 hp Murray Mower Won't Start
My Murray 17/42 Ultra riding lawn mower with a 17hp, ohv industrial Tecumseh engine needs gas poured directly into the carburetor for it to start. Once it fires up, it runs fine, but even after I let it run for a few minutes I have to take off the air filter and do it all over again.
My Frigidaire dishwasher won't drain completely. The pump was replaced, now it washes, but won't drain.Do I need to replace motor now? it drains straight to the disposal and has has no overflow.
My son decided to clean my wood dining table with Windex and has ruined the finish. What can I do?
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?
My mother accidentally washed my leather boots with soap. Now there are dark patches on the shoes which are light grey in color. How do I fix it?
Water in Fabric Softener Dispenser
Lately, I have noticed water is left in fabric softener dispenser after the load is complete. Why would that happen?
LG Freezer Door Handle Disengages
Has the LG 795.7757XXXX side by side refrigerator/bottom freezer door handles ever disengaged while opening the door, suddenly?
How do you remove water spots on a wood table?
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.
The average oil burner lasts 20-25 years. A car usually lasts 10. Windows have a guarantee of fifteen years, and appliances come with three year warranties. Only a few decades ago, people bought items without worry about how long they would last.
Craft Project: Upcycled Storage Table
Here is how to take a table frame that is plain and/or broken and make it into a usable table with plenty of storage. First, taking your table frame, put it on the cardboard and newspaper in a well-ventilated area and paint it the desired color.
Craft Project: Recovering a Footstool
My cousin bought this old foot stool at an auction for $1. It was from an estate sale of an elderly lady friend of mine from church. She moved into assisted living. I wanted to refurbish it and keep it in order to remember her.
