Homeowner Forum / Repair / February 2008

I have a recessed fixture I'd like to convert to a surface mount fixture.
1.  I'd remove the bulb and screw in a plug adaptor into the socket. Then
(power's off of course) plug in the male end of a extension cord, cut to
about 6 inches with the two ends stripped. Attach these two ...

I have some abs pipe.  I am trying to find some abs pipe extenders.  I have
bought some before at the pool place, but now all they have is pvc.  All I
am finding online is pvc.  Still looking for ABS, and have e mails into
quite a few companies.

I saw a clear full body picture of the Omaha shooter.  Anyone who had a
concealed weapon and who could shoot decently could have lessened the
carnage.  If you got a CCW, carry your weapon.
Steve

This is just a general question, not aimed at anyone's
previous posting.
I have an old, 2-story house, about 1500 sq. ft., built in
1911, with knob & tube wiring and 60-amp service (fuse box).

Today I spent 15 minutes fixing a bathtub faucet -- but I spent over 2
hours looking for proprietary parts.  Does the lack of plumbing
standards seem particularly absurd to anyone else?
I'm wondering what it would take to force some standards on this out

I have been trying to find these, but only come up with pvc.  I have bought
abs from local pool supply houses in the past, but now all they have is pvc.
I need a bunch to fix a solar systems.  Any leads?
Steve

Friends have a large built-in made in 1992.  I think the brand is
sub-zero.  No freezer in this large box.
Door does not close tightly unless pushed tight.
Machine appears to be tipped back a little (as it should be)

My sister father-in-law passed away about 4 months ago. He was a wood worker
and has quiet few tools He has an old craftsman table saw at least 40 years
old it's all cast iron, it's 110V so it's my guess it's 1hp. ( I'm not in
there area to look at it) He said there is two dado ...

I'm planing to put window shutters on the street facing outside
windows this spring and have some questions (the exterior of the house
has flat wood composition siding):
Wood or plastic? What is the easiest way to install them? What are

Is one brand of kitchen sink disposal concidered better than another? Mine
is grinding itself apart, literally. Any  tips on replacing it?
thanks
John

Folks:
More a style question than a code question.
Do you feel it is preferable to pull the service conductors into the
panel

We have some pre-pasted wallpaper we bought about 5 years ago and never
used. Now, in a new house, we're trying to use it, but it doesn't want
to stick -- not just at the edges, but anywhere. Yes, I have followed
the instructions: immerse in water -- reverse rolled -- for no more ...

I have a 100 year old house and was thinking of a few ways that I
could save on insulating and vapor barrier. The house has already been
re-drywalled once laminated over the existing plaster by the former
owner so I would rather not get into a huge reno that for certain

We have a 75 gallon, 75,100 BTU natural gas water (State Industries,
"Select" model) that probably is seven years old. I routinely drain water
off the bottom valve to flush out any sediment.
Lately I have noticed that when burner is on, it "clunks" and "knocks"

I own a restaurant that is adjacent to a day spa.  Apparently, the spa
didn't pay their gas bill, so the gas company came out to shut their
gas off, but they accidently shut mine off instead!  We're not open
for lunch so didn't know about this until our crew came in at 4.