Quick Shine Floor Varnish?I used a Quick Shine floor varnish on my floor and want to reapply. Do I need to remove the old before reapplying?
No Cold Water?Why do I have hot water but not cold water when the shut offs are all on. We have 50 lbs of water pressure but no cold.
Hampton Bay Pull Chain Switch Replacement?How to replace the broken chain pull switch on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan?
Troubleshooting A Water Tank?Dirty water tank is not filling. Reservoir is empty. Cleaned all filters.
Stainless Steel Bowl Stuck In Saucepan?How do I get a stainless bowl out of a saucepan? I have tried the oil method but have had no luck.
Sealing a Gap at Base of Wooden Door?How do I seal the gap in the door where a small section has rotted away for the least amount of money.
Water Shorted Out Power In House?If you can see the picture, water got in the power supply of hot water tank. Now I've only got power in like a quarter of my house. What happened or what should I do?
Repairing a Baby Blanket?This is my baby blanket I've had since I was born (I'm 19 now). I sleep with it every night and it is extremely important to me. I am very scared and crying because it's falling apart and idk how to fix it. Can I maybe sew felt over all the falling apart patches?
How to Repair Fresh Stepping Stone?Could I use weldbond mixed with glitter and go over the small pin holes on top of my freshly cement stepping stone? And then, seal it with grout sealer for outdoors?
Identifying Type of Lightbulb?Fixture too high to remove bulb to see what kind to replace with. Short of hiring a handyman twice; once to remove bulb and purchase new ones and again to replace bulb in fixture, is there any way to tell what kind, size of bulb to use? The bottom of bulb is flat and it's small so I'm stumped
How to Remove a Stuck Recessed Light Bulb?I have a very high ceiling. I am trying to change out the bulb with a light bulb tool. The entire fixture just spins with the light bulb. How can I get just the light bulb to turn?
Scent Burner Stuck on Wood?I have an one of those little oil scent burner things that uses a tea light candle. I placed it on a Fiestaware plate when using it. I tried to move the plate and realized the plate is now stuck to the top of the furniture it is sitting on. Is there a way to remove it without damaging the surface of the wood? I've tried lighting it again and letting it get warm. Still stuck.
Safety with Plumber's Chemicals?Is it safe to take a bath that night after the plumber has used chemicals that stay down the drain of the tub?
Removing Stain and Oily Residue From Unfinished Walnut?Hello. I have a bare walnut butcher block desk top that I am getting ready to finish with Daly's Benmatte tung oil. It was my first time using a tack cloth and it left a sticky/oily residue on the surface of the wood after I sanded it. I then used 90% rubbing alcohol to remove the wax spots from the tack cloth. It removed most of the spots but at some point I must have splattered the surface with the alcohol leaving a white alcohol stain.
Removing Zep Floor Refinishing?I applied Zep floor refinishing but now I want to remove it because the floor is very scratched and opaque. Can I remove this product and then put it back on?
Troubleshooting an Electrical Problem?When my basement lights are lighted, my hall outlet stops working as well as my exterior lights stop working. The switch to the exterior lights is located in the hallway. How do I correct the problem?
Water Is Oozing Up From Vinyl Floor?What can I do to prevent damage to concrete under vinyl and vinyl?
Iteknic Heating Blanket Error?My Iteknic heating blanket is showing the letter "P" on it. How can I fix that? Can you help me with that, please? I really want to use my awesome heating blanket
Fixing Grout?I need your help! My brother offered to regrout my shower and I gave him the silicone that I had on hand (I use it for crafting) which turned out to be clear. I mistakenly relied on his "professionalism" to do the job right. He grouted over existing grout and now it has mold embedded and that's all I see. It takes me several hours to clean and I can't get the mold to disappear. What should I do?
Fixing a Circuit Breaker?There is this one circuit breaker in my 1979 mobile home that continuously trips and it always has every since I was a little kid back when it was my dad's home. We usually just unplug something along the circuit, switch the breaker back on, and it stops for awhile. This morning it started tripping over and over even though nothing new has been added to that particular circuit. So I went through and turned off or unplugged everything except one lamp in the living room. It still keeps tripping the breaker even with just the one lamp on it!
Need to Find Wallpaper?I am trying to source the wallpaper in white for a house I have just moved into. Don't have any other leads. Can anyone suggest anything. I have searched online, Pinterest, Instagram with no avail! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Controller for Electric Blanket?Where can I get a replacement controller for a full size electric blanket by Westerly, purchased at Ocean State Job Lot?
White Marks on Dark Laminate Countertop?I am not sure what I put down that causes it. I am not sure how to fix it. I purchased Arborite because it used to be so so durable, but now I am not so sure. How do I restore it back to new?
Circuit for Lighted Ceiling Fan Stopped Working?I have a light switch that turns on a ceiling fan, it has worked for years, but now when I flip it to on, the ceiling fan and light does not come on. I have replaced the ceiling fan, but that did not fix it. I replaced the switch and cover, that didn't fix it either. I tested the wires, and it showed up as no voltage. What could the problem be and why would it just suddenly stop working?
How to Remove White Stain from Floor?My son spilled hand sanitizer all over my floor. I am not sure what the floor is, I believe it is like a linoleum tile. It has to be cheap because I rent an apartment in a low income apartment complex.
Roof Repair Options for Low Income Homeowners?My husband and I are on Social Security. We need to find assistance for replacing our roof. Suggestions?
Revarnishing a DoorA few years ago, I coated my stair door with varnish. It is now looking very stressed. My question is can I use new varnish (the same type and make) without sanding?
Troubleshooting a George Foreman GrillHello all! Hope you are healthy and safe! I have a George Foreman grill, GRP4842. When I plug it in, it lights up. But pressing power does nothing. Zip, zilch, nada. Have tried pressing the other buttons as well. Any suggestions?
No Power to New Chandelier and Switches?I installed a chandelier and caused a short which tripped the breaker, 2 times. I already know why the short was caused and I fixed it, but now the 2 switches (3 way switches) to the chandelier have no power and neither does the chandelier wires. The outlets that are connected to the same breaker do work. Any ideas?
Now Power But Breaker Not Tripped?I am losing 1 circuit in my family room and no breakers have tripped. When I start pushing them back into the box more the power returns. I am trying to see if this would be a breaker or panel issue.
Finding Bathroom Repair Help for Disabled Homeowner?I'm disabled and I need help with my bathroom floor and tub. The floor is about to fall through and I would love to find someone to help me fix it. I have a special needs grandson who also stays with me and his mom. I want to have this done so he don't get hurt. Is there anyone that helps with this situation?
Repairing a Hole in the Laminate Countertop?I've had this sink for a while like this. The hole was cut too large for the sink. I've been covering the hole with a plastic mat, which might be the only solution, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do to fill in this? I hate the possibility of water getting in there.
No Electricity But Breaker Isn't Tripped?The electricity went out in my bedroom, but the breaker isn't tripped. I turned the breaker off and then reset it, but there is still no electricity. Then the electricity came on by itself. Now it happened again. The electricity went off again and I can't get it back on. Do I need a new breaker?
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I have roof that needs replaced in Mooresville, IN. I'm disabled and low income.
Some Outlets Stopped Working?All of a sudden my whole back of my house went dead, no electrical outlets worked. But half of the circuit still works, but not on the back walls. The breakers never tripped. I think it is maybe a bad receptacle, but none looked burned and all tested with a receptacle tester that ground and hot were reversed.
Removing a Burn Mark on a Formica Countertop?What can I use to get rid of this burn mark and put the shine back in my counter top?
Flushed a Magic Eraser Down the Toilet?I flushed a used Magic Eraser in the toilet, but it flushed fine. Do you think it will clog in the future?
Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass on Sliding Door?I have a double glass sliding door that has condensation collect in between the glass. Sometimes it is to the point where you cannot see out of it. Does any one know a way of getting rid of this besides replacing the glass?
Lime Stuck in the Toilet?My kid flushed a lime down the toilet. The toilet flushes, but does not go down in a hurry. I have not had to use the toilet yet since this happened, but I assume when I do it is just going to add to the drain issue. I have tried plunging, but nothing. I have put a snake down and it is not coming out that way. Is there something I can use to break this up so that it will go down?
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?How can I get get help on getting a roof on my house? I'm low income.
Outlets and a Switch Out but the Circuit Breaker Is Not Tripped?Our small business had a power outrage during the weekend. Everything is back on as normal, but a couple of power outlets on the customer floor and the restroom's power switch do not work. They have separate switches on the circuit board (3 out of 21 switches) and did not trip. Off and on doesn't make them work. I appreciate any comment what should I do?
Bleach Tablet Stuck In Toilet?I flushed a bleach tablet down the toilet. I have let it sit for over a week. I tried snaking it out after this and it's too far down. I have tried plunging it many times. The water goes down eventually, but every time I flush it fills up again. I have heard to use hot water. Where should I put it, in the bowl or back? Any other suggestions?
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Seniors?I'm in need of a new roof. My husband is dead so I don't have help with doing work on my home. I have been trying to do everything a little at a time, but the roof is catching up with me. It is raining in my house now. Where can I get some help? I'm 71years young and just went back to work.
Painting a Bathroom Drain?My sink drain is badly damaged. What type of paint can I use to freshen it up? It's a brushed nickel finish.
Repairing a Shower Faucet?I've been trying to fix my shower faucet, but have been having problems. I had to replace the stems/seat because they are very old and leaky. I ordered a new set online as I am disabled and don't have a car to drive to a hardware store. Once I tried to install it it did not fit. The new seat and stems are too wide and don't fit.
Repairing Woodpecker Damage to Cedar Siding?A woodpecker made a hole into the cedar siding of our house. I'm asking for repair ideas. I tried filling the holes with a white rubberized putty to make him stop, which explains the white drips.
Using Liquid Plumbr and Hot Water?Why do you pour hot water down the drain 20-60 minutes after you pour Liquid Plumbr into your drain? What does it do?
No Power and Breaker Not Tripped?I was in the shower, and everything in the flat switched off including the shower. I checked the fuse and no trips, I reset the fuse box, with no joy. Is it worth checking my appliances? The landlord has said it's probably a meter issue and to call SSE, but I can read the meter?
Repairing a Light Fixture?I am getting power all the way to the light fixture, but when I screw the bulb in the power goes away. What do I do how do I fix it?
Getting Bubbled Up Areas Out of Rugs?I need to get a bubble out of my rug.
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problem?This morning I was using the toaster oven, then I turned it off and use the microwave for 30 seconds. And then hit 30 seconds again on the microwave and the power went off to the microwave which is above the range. The overhead lighting in the kitchen, the track bar over the bar in the kitchen, the stove, and the recessed lights in the living room all went out.
Sink with Garbage Disposal Clogged?I don't have money for plumber and my sink and dishwasher do not drain. When I turn on the garbage disposal water just rushes around when turned off the water rises. I put baking soda and vinegar down the sink, but it did not help.
Light Fixture Makes Noise When Turned Off?When I make this query, at the top of the list are things about the paranormal and I want science. I sleep in my lift chair because I broke my back and can't lay flat. Every time I'm about to doze off I hear this sound like a pebble is being thrown every so often at the light fixture in the ceiling, yet, when I look, there are no pebbles, obviously. No bugs flying around hitting it, either.
Bedroom Power Out Breaker Not Tripped?The power in my bedroom went out (probably from leaving the space heater on a little too long), but the breaker never turned off and I can't get the power back on. What is the problem or what should I do?
No Power in the Kitchen - Breaker Not Tripped?All house breakers are good, but there is still no electricity in the kitchen?
Water Heater Not Getting Electricity?I'm having issues with my electric hot water heater; it seems like it's not getting any electricity. What can I do?
Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors?My mom has dementia. I quit my job to take care of her. Her roof is leaking and the ceiling in her home has fallen in. It's raining in her house.
Electric Shock When Touching Shower Head?We live in an apartment. I was in the shower and got a nice jolt of electricity it hurt and it was when I touched the shower head. I got out and got my touch tester and all the faucets in the apartment are hot just when the water heater breaker is on. I can shower if I let the water heater build up and then shut the breaker off. Anybody know whether it is a bad breaker or water heater?
Troubleshooting an Electrical Circuit?I recently thought my bedroom TV was dying because it was turning on and off on its own, so I switched out TVs and it did the same thing to that TV. I plugged the TVs in a different room and the TVs worked fine. I looked at the circuit breaker and nothing was tripped. All other lights work in the room. This just started happening. Does anyone have any clues?
Repairing a Light Fixture?I took a light fixture down to clean it, when I returned it I tightened the center bolt until it tore through the positive wire and blew the breaker. I cut off the burnt wire, stripped it, and rewired it. Now it won't work! It will work with white wire to white but won't switch on-off, red hot won't work at all (that's the wire that was cut).
Finding Window Repair Help for Low Income Homeowner?My double pane window got broken and I just have the money to fix it. Can anyone help?
Troubleshooting Intermittent Electricity?Our electricity has been going on and off all the time for the past 45 hours non stop without tripping the main switch at the DB board. What is going on?
Using the Pressure Relief Button on a Water Filter?There is a red pressure relief button on my water filter. I'm not sure what it's purpose is. Why would I want to relieve the pressure? When should I hit the button?
Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and was told I need a new roof and cannot afford it.
Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?I am in need of monetary assistance to repair my plumbing. I need all new pipes.
Power Out in House But No Breakers Tripped?My whole house keeps losing power. This started about a week and a half ago. The power company had came right before this started happening and turned my power off while I was at work. When I got home, I paid the bill, and they came and reconnected it that same day. A few days later, my whole frigging house loses power all of a sudden in the middle of the night.
Clearing Clogged Bathroom Plumbing?How can I unclog my pipes? We have 2 bathrooms on one side of the house and the washing machine and kitchen on the other. We have a cat and use pine litter. I think the pine litter causes the clog. Both bathrooms are clogged, but the kitchen seems to be fine. We have a snake, but I have a hard time getting it past the bend in the pipes.
Home Repair Assistance for Seniors in Georgia?My mom lives alone and has a house in Georgia. The steps entering the house are falling apart. All of the plumbing is leaking and the AC/heater stopped working. The floors are falling in, the windows leak, and one of her toilets won't flush. Major home repairs are needed. Who can help her in our state?
Plumbing Repair for Homeowners on a Fixed Income?I live in Florida and I am looking for a plumber who works with people on a fixed income. Any suggestions on whom I can call? I have called many plumbers in my area and they are extremely expensive.
Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Veteran?My wife and I are both on disability. We can't use the plumbing; nothing drains. The sewer line is broken. We have no money for repairs and don't know what to do. I did serve 15 years in the army.
Financial Help to Convert from Propane to All Electric?My daughter-in-law and son have a 3 month old baby. They've been without heat n hot water for 4 days. It's gonna cost $501.87 to fill up both propane tanks. They do however own their property. They live in Miamisburg. They are 21 and 20 years old with really no income other then her job at Speedway. We really need help.
Home Repair for Low Income Families?I need help. I'm raising two granddaughters and my husband had a stroke. I am also disabled and we have a house falling apart and no one to help us. My husband isn't able to fix anything anymore and I can't. I don't want my girls to have to live were we have to heat up water and a few other thing. Where can I find help?
Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors?Are there funds to help me get a new roof. I am 70 year old on a fixed income with no roof insurance. I have lost shingles, may be 25 or more. My only coverage I have is Choice Home Warranty. They will not help me because I need a new roof.
Home Repair Help for Low Income Families?My sister is a hard working mother of 6. Her husband is mentally disabled and does not work. Together, as a family, they volunteer to give back to their community that helped them out in their time of need. Since she is the only working member of her family, they are unable to afford repairs to their home. Literally, their home is falling down around them.
Plumbing and Electric Repair Assistance for Senior Citizens?I am a low income person and my mom and I are looking for someone to fixed my grandma's plumbing and electric.
Foundation and Home Repair Assistance for Widow of a Veteran?My mother, the 79 year old widow of a veteran needs financial assistance for foundation and home repairs. Her husband was a veteran who died of complications from Agent Orange during the war. How would she be able to get the help from the VA benefits that she is now eligible for?
Turning on Electric Stove Turns Lights Off?I turn the stove on and my hood light goes off and bedroom power goes out, but the stove keeps working.
Dishwasher Tripped Breaker?My dishwasher made a popping sound while I was using it; I've checked the circuits and the breaker. I've disconnected the wires and reconnected them, but the breaker keeps tripping right away. My disposal is on the same breaker, but seems to work just fine! Issue?
Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Senior Citizens?I'm 67 years old and living on SS. I need help with winterizing and new siding on a mobile home. I have gotten estimates and everyone wants $7,000 to $10,000 to do the job. I really need some help. I don't have that kind of money, and the siding I have is rotting.
Replacing the Subflooring in a Mobile Home?I have several spots throughout my mobile home that are wet and basically about to fall through due to leaking windows and doors. What kind of subfloor is best to use? Some sites say OSB board and some say plywood.
Troubleshooting an Electrical Circuit Problem?The lights in my laundry room and kitchen won't work unless the drier is on. What could be the problem? I have flipped all the breakers and nothing.
Bleach Stains on Laminate Counter Tops?I just bought a 2005 mobile home. I have an old white formica kitchen counter top, and a medium laminate base cabinet that has bleach bubbles on both. How can I repair it?
Reseting a Circuit Breaker Box with Two Levers?My circuit box has two levers on/off and lit. What does this mean? What do I do with the circuit box when the lights in the kitchen go off?
Troubleshooting Wiring Problems?My kitchen outlets stopped working. My stove also wasn't working. I checked all the breakers, but none were tripped. A few minutes later they started working again, except the stove. Now the power to these outlets comes and goes. Here's where it gets weird, when checking breakers, I shut off the breaker to my stove (220) and it shut off my kitchen lights and power to outlets.
Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowner?I have a kitchen drain that backs up and floods my kitchen every time the sump pump goes off or I attempt to drain the washer. My kitchen has flooded 7 times in the past few days and 2 of the pipes have rusted through. I have no way to pay for this and my family and house are suffering. Where can I find help?
Repairing a Pedestal Fan?I left my fan on high speed next to an open window. I left for work in the evening. Some time during the night my (frayed just enough) curtain slid down and behind the fan. Several strands of thread are wrapped around the shaft. The blades still spin freely by hand, but there is no sound from the motor. Anything that I can do? Short of buying new?
Plumbing Repair Assistance for Low Income Senior?I am a low income senior who needs financial help to fix plumbing. Where can I go?
Finding Plumbing Assistance for Low Income Families?My husband is on a fixed income and owns his home through Habitat for Humanity. We have an emergency with our bathroom, the toilet is backed up into our tub and when we try to plunge either one it backs up into the other. We had the septic drained today in hopes that it was the problem. It was full and was cleaned out, but the back up is still there and has been since Sunday.
Cost of Having a Plumber Snake a Sewer Drain?How much will it cost for a plumber to run a snake down my sewage drain?
Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Disabled Homeowners?My name is Minnie I'm 63 years old. I'm writing you to ask for help to repair my house. My husband is 71 years old and is disabled and can't work and I'm working part time, not every day, trying to help keep things going. It is hard. Sometimes I have to pay part of my bills so they won't get cut off.
Fixing a Crack in a Plastic Bathtub?I have a crack in my plastic bathtub around the drain. It is about an inch and a half long. What is the best way to fix it with items around the house?
Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems?Five or 6 months ago my florescent lights (3 pairs of 2 tubes) would try to come on, then work. Weeks later only one pair would work. The other 2 sets would try, I think. For a few months they worked. They are back to doing worse. One set flickers then they all turn pink at the edges. Now, the plug-ins in the 2 bathrooms upstairs which are back to back and the one below, downstairs, don't work.
Electrical Repair Assistance for Senior Citizens?I am a senior citizen and I just moved into this house and some of the plug ins do not work. I don't have lights in certain rooms and I need help getting these chores taken care of. I tried to ask for an electrician, but they are too high. Can you help me find help?
Intermittent Power Issue With No Tripped Breakers?I lost power in area of my home about a week ago, no breaker had tripped. So I waited for a bit and the power just came back on and it stayed on for about a week. I lost power once again in the same area and it did try to come back on, but never did and no tripped breakers. What could cause this?
Repairing and Maintaining an Asphalt Driveway?Is there a simple way to re-asphalt my driveway? Or for me to seal it, and how often should sealing be done?
Refinishing Parquet Flooring?I have the yellowish parquet flooring in the back section of my house. Do I need to sand the floor down if I want to make it a darker colour?
Sewer Line Repair Help for Low Income Homeowner?I live in Lakewood Colorado. I need help paying for my sewer line to get repaired; what can I do? I can't afford to get it fixed and it keeps backing up in my laundry room. I didn't have a sculpt and they said it was cracked, but I just need some help on getting it repaired. I have no extra money. Money is very tight right now.
Tiny Dents or Cuts in Flooring?There are literally a thousand gouges or marks, in a high traffic area from utility area and back door into the rest of the house. It is a wide open area, but there is never any furniture there. You can put a fingernail into it so it's cut, like 1/18 or less. There are no splits, just marks that look like I never mop.
Did I Have a Power Surge?My Whirlpool Cabrio dryer says "pf". My microwave quit and now I have no hot water. This all occurred in 24 hrs. Could this be an electrical issue? Did I have a power surge?
Drain Cleaner Damaged Finish on Kitchen Sink?I used Kleen-Out drain opener on my black matte kitchen sink and it etched it. Is there any way to fix this?
Repairing Wall Paint Damaged by Mr. Clean Eraser?Today I saw I got hair dye on the bathroom wall. I trying using a cleaner, but it didn't help. So I ended up using a Mr. Clean Eraser and it made the whole spot orange and the paint peel off. How can I fix this quick and easily?
Plumbing Help for Low Income Family?I woke up this morning to a collapsed ceiling in my daughter's closet. There is a leak in the upstairs bathroom. We have no money, are in bankruptcy, and in danger of losing our home. How can I get low cost or free plumbing help?
