Homeowner Forum / Repair / November 2003

We moved into this home a couple of years ago.  The master bath had carpet.
When we removed it, we found tile in perfect shape.  However, there is a
problem.  We've tried all kinds of things with no solution.
After the tile is cleaned, it looks great.  BUT, when you walk on it, the

GM> I just looked at some of the screw in halogen bulbs that should fit
GM> any fixture made for common indecesant bulbs.
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GM> They claim more light for less energy.

I have a Kleenmaid KAW793 top loader washing machine.  Kleenmaid is the
Australian version of Speed Queen.
During the agitation cycle, the inner tub should rotate a few degrees, stop,
rotate a few degrees, stop ...

Has anyone here rescreened the roof of a pool enclosure?  I cannot find any
sights that can provide info on how it's done, every site jumps you into a
'search for a contractor' site.  The screening is standard Nylon, the
process is the same as with any window screen, but the ...

The unit is at least 12 years old. The water is coming out the pressure relief
valve pipe. When I turn the heat off and the water cools, it stops to a drip.
But when I turn the heat back on and the water is heated back up, it flows out
pretty fast. Is this a bad pressure relief ...

I am adding insulation to the attic that already has insulation. I have a
heater chimney that goes through the attic. Can I use John Manville Kraft
R-19 unfaced batts to add insulation to the attic? The package says its for
wall/floor/crawl spaces. I assume it can be used for attic ...

does anyone know why I would be getting little pieces of what appears to be
water softener salt coming out if the faucets in the house.
thanks
Tim

I'm going to buy a chest freezer and would like to know which
appliance brands provide the best warranty service.
I'm not interested in which brands are the most reliable because
almost all freezers are actually made by just two companies, Woods and

I'm redoing the kitchen in the upstairs appartment.
everything's gone except the studs. there's no insulation, no drywall or
cabinets.
there's no hole in the wall for a hood vent either.

I am looking to have a humidifier put on my furnace - forced hot air/ac.  I
also have pretty hard water in my area.  The house is 2500 sf. with hard
water.  Any suggestions or recommendations on what type or brand to use?
Thanks for any help.   Bob

I've noticed the previous posts on whole house humidifiers.  We just bought
a house and it has one installed on the return.  It is a Lasko 900L.  It has
a 6" round duct connecting to the plenum.  There appears to be some kind of
humidistat mounted on the return above the unit.  It ...

I am renovating my kitchen. The plastic drain pipe from the upstairs
bathroom is now exposed. I would like to wrap the pipe with something to
reduce noise (I know metal is quieter but I am not prepared to replace it).
There's not a lot of room and since I will be closing it in the ...

Some paint has rubbed off of the  inside back of my gas fireplace from me
trying to clean off some smoke residue. I would like to use a spray can of
flack black touchup paint to make it look better. Will the paint stay on
after application and is there any danger regarding fumes or ...

i'm trying to buy a shallow (~9-10") cabinet, any height and width, in
which to store my dishes. we have a galley kitchen with old-fashioned
built-in cabinets whose capacity we've already exceeded with other
items. the best way for us to store our dishes is vertically, and

As part of a bathroom remodel I've been working on this week, I replaced
the tattered old vanity and lav sink.  The new sink is a solid surface
one from American Classics. Very nice.  I've installed a Moen two-handle
lavatory faucet (from the model 84000 series)  into it.