Home Improvement Questions, Problems & Solutions : TransWikia.com ~ Page 388

How far into a footing pier should rebar extend from the rock below?

Cottage is on Canadian shield (igneous rock) and unfortunately slopes off where deck footings are being installed. The deck will be secured only to a corner...

Asked on 08/25/2020 by david mccormick

2 answer

Are there door knobs specifically meant for outdoors?

I recently moved to a new home and need to replace a door knob that will be exposed to the outdoors. Does it matter what kind of door knob I...

Asked on 08/25/2020 by bsara

4 answer

Shower niche in 2x4 wall with drywall back, can I waterproof back of drywall with redguard+fabric?

I'm trying to maximize the depth of the shower niche I am building and would like to know if I can leave just the back side of the niche which...

Asked on 08/24/2020 by redlude97

0 answer

How can I restore old, brass coated door hardware?

I have some old (ca. 1906) door hardware. Some parts seem to be solid brass, but others are probably coated iron or some other magnetic metal. They were covered in...

Asked on 08/24/2020 by Felix Emanuel

1 answer

Is this normal - Electrical outlet - make hot prong on cable a tiny bit warm

My vacuum cleaner cable and plug (pins) used to get hot. As a workaround, I bought a heavy duty extension cord and I use it with the vacuum cleaner....

Asked on 08/23/2020

1 answer

What is the technical name of these water outlet cover plates?

What is the technical name of these water outlet cover plates? They...

Asked on 08/23/2020 by Platypus

1 answer

Help wiring a pendant light

I’m installing a pendant light. I took down the old light and I’m having trouble figuring out how to wire the...

Asked on 08/23/2020 by Rj0614

2 answer

Connecting Common Wire to Control Board

I have a heat pump and want to add a thermostat that requires a common wire. I have read through many threads that show how to add a wire...

Asked on 08/23/2020 by user2156318

1 answer

How to paint a small bathroom with very poor ventilation?

Amateur here, just trying to do his best. How to paint a small bathroom with very poor ventilation? I imagine I'd want a paint that seals the paint behind it...

Asked on 08/22/2020 by Chris C.

1 answer

Do I need to worry about 1st or 2nd coat drywall mud fish eyes?

New drywallCan I just wait until the 3rd coat to sand any pock marks/fish eyes that may appear? Should I do it after the 2nd coat instead since I...

Asked on 08/22/2020 by Jay Bee

1 answer

Ask a Question

Get help from others!

Home Improvement : Recent Questions and Answers (Page 388)

Ask a Question