Homeowner Forum / Repair / November 2003

I am planning to run power out to my small shed/shop in the backyard.
I would like to run a subpanel out there with two 20 amp circuits on
it.  The wire from the main breaker box will be approximatly 100 feet
long between main and sub pnal boxes, all inside conduit.

Around about this time every year, as the temps dip into the low 40s,
we begin to notice a strange odor localized in our master bedroom.
The door to the master bedroom is in the same corner as the door to
the master bath.  It is really noticeable whenever you walk through

I want to lay 3" X 3/4" T&G cherry in a room 12' X 24' . The joists
run parallel to the 24' walls. There is a fir T&G subfloor that runs
perpendicular to the joists. The cherry planks would run parallel to
the joists; perp to the subfloor planks.

We have an outlet that has come away from the wall. Well the faceplate
and plug are.  The two longer screws that hold the plug to the box
seem to be stripped. Is there a way to fix this short of replacing the
whole thing and fixing the wall?

The face and hearth extension has pulled about 1/2" away from the fireplace.
Is this a do-it-yourself type project or must it be repaired by a
professional? I've heard of fireplace mortar. Would this do the job?
Thanks in advance

I have a cement basement floor that has never been sealed or painted.  I am
getting a white residue from time to time. Bleach does not get rid of it, so
I'm figuring that maybe this is a mineral deposit?  The basement has high
humidity and is musty at times.  Ideas?

Is there any way to polish scratches out of a glass door.  We had a dog
that liked to scratch when she came in, now the door looks like doggie...
well you know.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Embarassing question likely, but I thought I would ask. My knowledge
of all things heating-related is nil, so please don't laugh too loudly

I bought my house 16 months ago. It is 27 years old. The house came

PLEASE HELP!
last night the whole neighborhood lost power for nearly 5 seconds and
then when it came up apparently it tripped the ac comressor breaker.
I found this out becuase the ac was not blowing cold air. when I tried

We are in the process of remodelling our kitchen and were looking for
cabinetry recommedations that are wood (not particle board) but
reasonbly priced.  We have been looking at Dynasty by Omega and
another Canadian company called Columbia which seems like they have

Installing 100A subpanel off of 200A main panel.
Running #4 copper off a 100A breaker in main panel.
Where do I connect my #4 neutral conductor on the main panel? The neutral
bus bar is full, besides I don't think #4 cable would fit in those small

I did some searches within this group on this subject, and thought I would let
you all comment on my particular installation.
I am upgrading an existing 100 amp service. It consists of a 100 amp "meter/main disconnect"
combination box on the outside, and a subpanel (load center) ...

This is a farm.  Some critter is digging HUGE holes in my gravel
driveway.  The holes are nearly 12 inches in dia., and go down 2 or
more feet, then curve off under the drive.  The pile of finely
pulverised soil around the hole is huge, and spread all the way around

Installing a 4 pc shower kit (base, back wall, twosides).
Plumber installed rough plumbing and base. Checked base, it's level.
I put the back wall up, but I can't get the side walls to sit flat.
They are a quarter inch "up" in the back.

Someone told me about large false/hollow stones that you can get to
put over a well pump to hide it.  Does anyone know where these can be
purchased?
I do have both Home Depot and Lowes close by if anyone has seen them