Garage Door Opener Not Working?My keyless pad on the outside of the garage wasn't working. I took it off the wall to check on it and now the hand held I keep in the car won't work. What can I do. I do feel like I need a new keyless pad.
Programming a Garage Door Remote?I have 2 doors and two working remotes. I bought a third remote and tried to program it. It is programmed, but both doors work simultaneously; not separately. What am I doing wrong?
Garage Door Remote Intermittent?My garage door opener will work from upstairs in the house, but it will not work from outside.
Finding Plumbing Repair for Low Income Homeowner?I was recently laid off from a job after 27 years and I am struggling just to meet bills. I have apparently developed a leak in the slab of my house and my water bill has quadrupled. I really need this repaired ASAP. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this situation?
Repairing a Laminate Counter?The rounded area in front of my sink, has faded out because my husband's belt buckle wore the paint off the laminated finish. How can I repair the area?
Garage Door Remote Not Working?My remote has seemed at bit slow for the past month or so. I would shake it and it would work. Today it won't work at all. I replaced the battery, but still won't work. It is a Skylink and it came with the home I purchased 5 1/2 years ago.
Home Repairs for Low Income Families?I need to have my water heater replaced. It's starting to leak. Where or who on Staten Island, New York can help a low income senior citizen?
Home Repairs for Low Income Families?I'm trying to find somewhere in Texas that does home repairs for low income families and disabled people.
Garage Door Keypad Not Working?When entering the code on the keypad on my small garage door, the door will not open. When entering the code for the large (two-car) door, both doors open! Both remotes work fine for each door. Everything works well on the wall unit.
Garage Door Remotes Not Working Properly?We have two openers and two doors. for the past year there are times when neither one will open with the remotes or the keypad. We push the buttons over and over. Sometimes it will eventually open and sometimes it won't. We are thinking some kind of electrical interference but how do we figure it out? The batteries have been changed in everything and reprogrammed.
Garage Door Opener Not Working Properly?My garage door openers keep needing to be paired to the control. The keypad works fine. I replaced the batteries in both remotes. I can pair them and they work for about a week and then I have to pair them again. What could be causing this?
Garage Door Remote Not Working?I recently had a garage door replaced. After they left, I found that the remote opener and Homelink on my car stopped working on the garage door next to it. The company says it is nothing to do with the installation. Coincidence? sabotage?
GFCI Outlet Not Working?A kitchen outlet was changed to a surge protection outlet with light indicator by a licensed electrician less than a year ago. The outlet will not work and the light indicator is still on.
Home Repairs for Low Income Families?Is there any help for gas line repair? I am on a fixed income.
Remote Won't Close Garage Door?I have followed the instructions in programming the remote. It works to open the door, but not to close the door.
Flashing Red Light on Smoke Detector?I have five hardwired smoke detectors with battery backup. I changed the batteries today, four of them show a green light and one has a flashing red light; it's not beeping.
Dual Flush Toilet Clogged?I have a dual toilet. How can the toilet be fixed from flushing solids down the liquids drain?
Hand Held Garage Door Opener Not Working?I recently bought and installed a keypad garage door opener. It works fine, however my hand held now does not work. When I reprogram it, it renders the keypad useless. How can I program both to work?
Repairing Burn Marks in Corian Sink?I put a hot pan in my tan Corian sink and now there are two white marks. How do I get them out?
Laminate Floor Repair?I had an Airwick plug in fall out of the wall outlet and the contents leaked on the laminate flooring. It took off the top colored layer of the floor. What can I do to repair this?
Outlet Stopped Working?The outlet is suddenly dead. The wiring all looks good.The hot wire is hot. I installed a new outlet, it won't work.
Outlets Stopped Working?We recently redecorated our kitchen. In doing this we changed the positions of some of our plug sockets. These all work fine and have no problems.
Main Breaker Keeps Tripping?I live in a 3 bedroom house. The only thing running is my TV, a DVD player, and a space heater. Should it trip my main breaker for my house?
Breaker Keeps Tripping?In my livingroom I try to plug in my 60 inch TV, cable box, and a system and Xbox, but when I plug all that in my breaker flips. This happens every time.
Bathtub Draining Slowly?My bathtub has a self close stopper. I took off the little thing connected to a chain that went down in the pipe to open and close drain. When I did the tub got slower and slower to drain.
Repairing Plastic Tub/Shower Surround?My shower/tub area has this plastic framed wall with a window in the middle section. It has started to come loose, is scratched (has holes and is showing wood under the plastic), or is stained.
Smoke Accumulates in House from Wood Burning Fireplace?I have an wood burning fireplace insert. The fireplace is in our den with a 10 foot ceiling. Smoke accumulates in the house, especially in our adjacent bedroom with an 8 foot ceiling.
White Mark on Dark Brown Laminate Counter?I left my house in the care of a nice young man, but when I got home there was a white mark on the top of one of my bathroom counters. It looks as if something had been put down there and left a while. The counter is laminate.
GFCI Keeps Tripping?A friend has a GFCI outlet located directly below her main panel; mind you nowhere near water. She has her Christmas lights on the outside of the house, now the lights are plugged into an outside outlet that is in perfect shape, but they keep going out.
Repairing a Nick in a Linoleum Floor?I dropped a knife on my linoleum floor and the pointed end left a mark. Is there any way to make it less noticeable?
TV Keeps Tripping Breaker?Every time I plug in my TV it trips the breaker. I have tried different outlets, but I get the same thing, it trips the breaker.
Light Switch Won't Work?The light switch flashed as I turned it on, I made it safe. I have undone and reconnected the red wire that had come loose, but it will not turn on.
Breaker Keeps Tripping?I have an electric garage door opener and outside lights on the same breaker. When the lights are on and I use the garage door opener it trips the breaker.
Outlets Only Work Sometimes?After an electrical outage, 3 outlets on 1 breaker servicing 2 TVs and a computer system stopped working. I reset all breakers, changed out the circuit breaker servicing the 3 outlets, tested voltage, all showed good.
Lost Power in Bedroom After Using Outlet?I live in a 2 bedroom duplex. My wife plugged the vacuum in the master room and the room lost all power. The breaker was fine, the room itself doesn't have a a GFI, but all the ones where we have GFIs are fine. Any ideas before calling a electrician?
Using Barbasol for Squeaky Hinges?Seems I read where shaving cream (Barbasol) can be used for squeaky hinges. Has anyone heard of this or something similar?
Garage Door Not Working Properly?My belt driven garage door opener won't go up without holding the button and when I lower it jumps back up.
Fluorescent Bulb Stuck in Fixture?I have an under-cabinet fluorescent fixture that was installed at the time my house was built, 15 years ago. The tube in that fixture has burned out and needs to be replaced, but it will not budge. How do I safely remove the tube? Thank you.
Circuit Breakers Trip Every 4 to 5 Hours?I bought a second hand 72" Barker Deli Cooler, 120 volts and 20 amps. I have it plugged to 12 gauge wire, 20 amps breaker designated outlet only by itself. After 4 to 5 hrs running the breaker tripped.
Toilet Won't Drain?About 2 months ago I had to replace all the mechanical parts in my toilet tank. About a week ago my toilet seemed plugged up, so I did the usual plunging and snaking to no avail.
Clogged Bathtub Drain?I use a product called Thrift (this product is recommended by plumbers) to unclog drains. After standing in water in the bathtub, I used the product with no results. Any suggestions will be appreciated. I need to avoid plumber cost.
GFCI Outlet Not Working?My gfci outlet is not working. The the top button is not tripped, the light is off and reset button will not work. It is only 1 year one old and installed by an electrician. Any ideas?
Electrical Outlet Not Flush with the Wall?My basement was refinished just before we bought the house. I'm pretty sure the previous owner did the work himself as there are so many problems. Several outlets seem to have the faceplate screwed just into the drywall, and are always falling off.
Lights Not Working?My son put up a ceiling light for me, while he was doing it he got a spark. Now my bathroom and hallway lights don't work. I have turned the breakers on and off, but they still haven't started working.
Repair Water Damage to Engineered Hardwood Floors?My HVAC leaked water onto my floor while I was away from home. Now those pieces of wood have a ripple effect. How do I repair back to the smooth glossy look?
Repairing Cracks in Ceramic Floor Tile?How do I repair hair line cracks in ceramic floor tile?
Pool Wiring GFCI Keeps Tripping?Our pool only has 3 wires going in, 2 hots and a neutral, there is no ground. It was working fine with a regular breaker, then someone pointed out that it needed to be a GFCI breaker.
Enclosed Porch Outlets Are Not Working?My mother has an enclosed porch and there are outlets on the wall of each side of the room. Neither of the outlets are working. My mother said she could have shut something off (last fall?), but I don't ever remember her shutting anything off before.
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?I'm renting an apartment. I've had this stackable washer/dryer set since January of this year; all of a sudden both stopped working. I had the apartment manager call an electrician and it was the circuit breaker that tripped. He went to the locked basement and took care of it.
Dark Stain on Hardwood Floor?What can you do when a Swiffer Mop is left on your wooden floor and has left a dark stain? It hasn't been treated with a polyurethane coat since it was sanded down 7 or more years ago.
Repairing Plaster Wall?How do I repair plaster that was accidentally pulled off with painter's tape?I don't have a picture.
Laminate Floor Peeling?What can I do to get the peeling off my laminate flooring? It was caused by paint remover.
Fixing Cracks in Ceramic Floor Tile?I have hair line cracks in ceramic floor tile that I need to fix, as I do not have any tile for replacement. Any suggestions?
Repairing Scratches on Formica?How can you repair minor Formica scratches?
Garage Door Not Opening or Closing?All of a sudden my garage stopped opening and closing. My garage door button was in a area that was not accessible on the side that was in the way of my inside screen door so they put another button on the other side wall.
Musty Odor in Bedroom?There is a musty smell in one bedroom. We couldn't find where it was coming from for a month. Jenny Jo has the experience in finding the cold water pipe leaked in the bathroom and caused the musty smell. How do we determine if my house is having the same problem? Thanks!
Clearing Paint from Disposal?Paint poured down my disposal. Will baking soda and vinegar clear it?
Bleach Stain on White Countertop?I had a stain on the kitchen worktop- white. I cleaned it with bleach and it has made the stain worse.
Nail Polish Remover Stain on Hardwood Floor?I spilt nail polisher remover on my hardwood floor. I wiped it up with a towel as soon as I saw it and have been rubbing it with a wet cloth. Is anything bad going to happen? What should I do?
Replacing a GFCI Outlet?My GFCI receptacle in my kitchen no longer works, so I went and bought another one. Printed on the one in the wall it reads 20amp. The one I bought reads " GFCI CLASS A 15A RECEPT " on the left side of the outlet and it reads " 120V 60Hz 20 AMP " on the right side of the outlet.
Repairing Scratches on Formica Countertop?I was cleaning my toaster with an SOS pad with a paper towel underneath so as not to scratch the Formica. Well, it happened anyway. I have 6 in. long streaks on the grey Formica which are lighter in color than the rest of the counter. I tried to polish, but that didn't work.Any suggestions?
Toilet Water Cloudy?My toilet bowl water looks milky and the water doesn't come all the way up to the waterline. Plus it has a kind of rotten egg smell. I added bleach to the tank and water to the waterline and so far so good, but what is the problem?
Reviving Wood Floors Without Refinishing?I would like to know about how to liquefy the existing finish, as referred to below in a Dec., 2011 post:
Trailer Breaker Tripping?In my FEMA trailer, the outside breaker just started flipping. I cleaned out beside the fridge, and only put the fridge on that wall plug. It happened again during the night. What causes this?
Repairing Cracked Bathroom Floor Tiles?I have cracks in my 12 inch bathroom floor tiles. It started as barely noticeable hairlines cracks, but they appear to be getting wider. Without replacing the tiles, is there a filler available that will match the white tiles?
Wiring a New 15 Amp Outlet to #12 Wires?The whole house has 15 Amp outlets; some with one or two #12 wires. I came across, while changing an outlet that this particular one has six #12 wires on a 15 Amp outlet. My new outlet doesn't has holes big enough to insert #12 wires.
Steam Mop Left White Ring on Vinyl Floor?I set a hot steam mop on my vinyl floor, I know better, it left a white mark (like a ring on furniture). I need help to get rid of it. It's in a very noticeable place. Any help would be appreciated.
Repairing a Water Damaged Bathroom Wall?We tiled up to the edge of the shower screen, which then to the left goes to a painted wall. We have had a leakage through the shower screen and subsequently this has ruined the wall?
Buying the Correct Circuit Breaker?How do I know which breaker will work for my house? It's from the early 70s. The main hot wire is loose, the screw to tighten it is striped, and the light keeps dimming.
Repairing a Broken Porcelain Shower Faucet...My shower faucet handle continually falls off and now it's broken. Any idea how I could cheaply fix it? I checked online and I can replace it for $25.00, but I am looking for a thriftier idea.
Removing Chimney Breasts Safely?I would like information on removing internal chimney breasts up to a loft space. Thanks.
Repairing a Noisy Toilet?After a water main break down the street, the toilet makes a loud, rumbling noise each time it re-fills. Is there an easy do-it-yourself fix?
Repairing a Broken Screen Door Handle?What is the best way to either replace a broken plastic screen door handle or glue it back together? What is the best glue?
Scratched Laminate Counter?My 20 year old son slammed a glass down (and it broke) on our laminate counter top creating a couple of scratches. How can I remove these blemishes from a very visible area of the counter?
Wood Under Formica Countertop Has Gotten Wet and Swollen?I have Formica counters and water has gotten thru the seams where the Formica has been joined. The wood underneath has swollen and the Formica has swollen along with it. The idea that I have is out of the box.
Removing Scratches from High Gloss Laminate Flooring?I have very high gloss laminate flooring and it has surface scratches. What is the best product to use to get rid of the scratches? They are everywhere on the floor.
Cold Air Coming Through Ducting?I have a propane furnace that sits in my attached garage. I have a crawl space under the house and this is where the duct work is located. My return duct work is in the attic. In the winter when the furnace is not running I feel cold air coming through the vents.
Repairing the Finish on a Porcelain Bathtub?Two spots have appeared in my bathtub again where the white porcelain finish is gone. I previously used a product I bought at either Home Depot or Lowe's (can't remember which one!). While it was gloppy and I was not able to paint it on smoothly, it did cover the spots for about 2 years.
White Stain on Epoxied Counter Top?I put my dish rack down on the counter top and water got under the epoxy coat. Now there is a white stain. How do I get rid of it?
Jetted Tub Won't Turn On?I cleaned my jetted tub, but now it will not turn on.
Tub Drain Won't Stay Closed and Tub Clogging Up?I replaced my tub drain stopper and it worked once. Now the tub drain won't stay closed completely and the tub is now clogging? Any suggestions?
Kerosene Heater Will Not Start When Plugged Into Outlet?I have an old kerosene heater that will not start when it is plugged into the outlet. I've changed the spark plug, and put in fresh kerosene.
Retying a Corded Curtain Tieback?How do you tie a corded curtain tieback? I accidentally untied one and don't know how to tie it back.
Repairing Scratches and Gouges on Hardwood Flooring?I have hardwood floor in the dining room, it is a very dark stain with a polyurethane finish. I also have three little grandsons that push their trucks, ride their riding toys, etc., in this room and have scratched the finish.
Electrical Outlets Stopped Working?Two of my electrical outlets quit working. It didn't even throw breaker switch, but I did hear a click in the breaker panel.
Fixing Flaws on Countertop Painted with Rust-Oleum Transformations Kit?We recently used Rust-Oleum Transformations countertop kit. We have some uneven areas where the base coat is darker than other areas and some areas are lacking the top coat, but the protective coat has only cured for 2 days is there anyway of fixing this without starting over?
Batteries Leaked and Bleached Silestone Counter Top?I have Silestone countertops in Brazilian brown. Two flashlight batteries were on the counter and leaked causing two lighter spots. Is there anything I can do to darken these spots so I don't have to replace a huge piece of Silestone and then replace tile backsplash.
Troubleshooting Electrical Outlet?I have a thirty amp circuit that seems to control the lighting and outlets on the attic level of my home. I also have the problem of outlets that are older and deteriorating badly, one of which came apart while being used and shorted out. Do I need to call an electrician?
Repair a Crack on Plastic Shower Floor?I need to know how and what type of material/compound, etc. to use when repairing a plastic material type shower. The bottom needs repair and I don't know what material or compound to use.
Cleaning a Smelly Toilet Drain?We have a smelly toilet drain. What can we do?
Tub Surround Damaged by Cleaner?Is there any way at all to improve the looks of my new tub surround? I put something on it to take off some markings by cutting pieces of paper towel, squirting some Krud Kutter stuff on and then putting it over the spots.
Outlet On Former GFCI Circuit Does Not Work?My outlet in the garage is not working; this happen one time before. We had a reset switch in the bathroom and it fixed it, but since then we have put a regular plug in the bathroom, so now there's no reset. What do we do?
Replacing Insert in a Tub/Shower Faucet?We put in a new insert for an old disc type tub/shower faucet, and it only lets a drip through. When we take it out and turn the water back on, it comes through fine. How do we fix this? Thanks!
Repairing Scratches in Laminate Wood Flooring?How can I repair scratches in a laminate wood floor?
Sani Flow Toilet Will Not Flush?I have a Sani Flow toilet and it will not flush. It was clogged so I disassembled it, unclogged it and then reassembled it. The toilet flushed a few times then by the fourth time the fan in the motor will not spin so the toilet will not flush.
Replacing a Bathtub Drain?Our bathtub drain cannot open because it is corroded shut. How do we replace the drain?
Smell Coming From Kitchen Faucet?There is a strange detergent/chemical smell coming from the water from our kitchen faucet. The faucet is 6 months old and this has been going on for about two weeks. We have tested the faucet in every other sink in the house.
Unclogging a Sink?How do you unplug a plugged up sink?
Grease Coming Out of Bathroom Faucet?What causes grease balls to come from bathroom faucet?
Fixing a Leaky Toilet?How do I fix a toilet leak?
Inexpensive Tub Surround Resurfacing?What is the most inexpensive way to resurface walls around the bath tub?
Diakin Air Conditioner Will Not Start Up?My Daikin air conditioner is not working. The light comes on and flashes, but will not kick in to work. Any suggestions on how to repair?
