Homeowner Forum / General / July 2004

We recently purchased a new "Preferred" model self-propelled HOOVER
Vacuum - fairly expensive as compared to most. Although it does a
satisfactory job of Vacuuming, if it happens to brush against our
white molding (painted years ago with latex paint), its rough black

I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for/against Oreck
vacuums.  I'm looking at the "XL" line, probably the most affordable
one.  I found a coupon here:
http://sleekideas.com/oreck-vacuum-cleaner.php

I noticed that US citizens build their homes from wood even though
they are extremely vulnerable to Tornados, after the victims` homes
has been destroyed by tornados, people rebuild their homes from wood
again.

I am in litigation support. I have a project that I hope someone or
everyone on this list might be able to help me since you have
apparently been involved with water well drilling equipment or
involved in the industry. I am interested in any incident at anytime

I had my house inspected last week. There were quite a few things that
the builder needs to fix according to my inspector. How common is it
for the builder to fix/repair what is included on the report before
closings? Do most homebuyers get most of their repairs done or do they

I just bought a used Equator compact dishwasher, model PLS 602 S.  I
downloaded the Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions from the
Equator web site, but found them unhelpful in terms of operating the
machine.  Here are some questions I have---please e-mail me answers if

I need to do a PM toilet repair in a bout 10 duplexes that I manage .
I have beem using the Fliudmaster kits ( sometimes siphon if not set
just right )  but know have noticed that the local HW store now  has a
Peerless brand kit too . Is the Peerless brand better ? - thanks

I need to replace a hollow-core 6-panel interior door.  It is 80" high
33 3/4" wide.  I'm having trouble finding anything off the shelf.
Does anyone know of a relatively inexpensive place to get a door in
such an odd size?

We have a well for our water and I want to take one of the water outlets
that is RIGHT off where the water comes out of the ground and add an
extension to it so that I can turn on and off the water from about two to
three feet away from the valve. That means whatever fauctet I buy ...

I just dropped a dish on the glass touch control panel on my
Kitchenaid gas range (about 2 years old), and it completely shattered.
Anyone know what's involved in replacing this? Is it something I can
do myself? How much is the part?

i have a new spa and the water seems clean and clear but after using
the spa I sometimes feel a sensation for lack of a better term on my
skin.  I actually think I may be overdoing the sanitation part so I
thought I would see if I could get some feedback in this forum.

Has anyone had bad experiences with furniture land south in North
Carolina? It seems they are running a racket over there. You pay for
furniture and you do not get the furniture for months after they
promised you.

I am looking to replace my current bifold doored closets with built-in closet.  pullouts for shoes / drawers, doors to access blouse / skirts / pants.  The big stumbling block is to use the "dead" space above the door header.  I know the door header is not "structural" as in wall ...

Hi again, all.  Hope you don't mind all these questions.  A few nights
ago, there was a person trying to sell prepaid legal services to real
estate investors and home owners.  He was saying how much money it would
save, etc.

Hi, all.  I have a friend who owns a house in the San Francisco area and
she is building a second floor to her house.  She knows this is not the
best way to upgrade cost-wise but she really likes the location and the
house so prefers to add a second floor rather than buy a new house ...