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Home Repair - What Would You Like to Know?

Home Repair What Would You Like to Know? Thursday April 20, 2006 As a Guide on About, I write content (articles, tutorials, etc.) for you, my readers, in the hopes that you'll find the content useful. I mean, that's the whole purpose of About, to be the best source of new, relevant and expert content on the web. So I would really like to know what YOU would like to see as content that is not already listed on this Home Repair site. At the bottom of all Blog posts, you'll see a link for "comments" and I invite you to use that and let me and others know what you would like to see and read more about. We're here to help you so let us know what you think. Thanks! Comments (35)See All Posts PrevNext zSB(3,3) Leave a Comment Comments April 20, 2006 at 12:22 pm(1) Laeoni says: I would like to know, as a female, How can we fix things such as leaks in the shower where the tub meets the tile?. Or how do we take apart the kitchen faucet to replace a washer?. Also, How do we fix the carpet if it starts to separte at the seam at a door opening?. How can we insert a air conditioner into a window which opens opposite of the type of air conditioner we have?. How do we repair walls which have had extra long large nails with plastic inserts to hold an object in place?. How would we properly hange our plants on a terrace that has a aluminum topping?. How do we repair a door that has had a deadbolt lock removed so that it appears it wasn’t there?. And how do we repair countertops that have loosened from their original placement without the caulking showing?. April 20, 2006 at 12:29 pm(2) Laeoni says: that url was homerepairforumleft three other comments related to this one first with the questions I’d like to see answered and my internet url then the second with two other urls. I’ve now listed the urls shown on your about.com home repair site. April 20, 2006 at 12:51 pm(3) Mike says: I would like to know how to repair textured walls. I have rolling chairs which have removed the orange peel texture and also a couple of holes (from kids toys). I would like to know about repairing small holes and larger areas, also how to get the texture back into those areas. April 20, 2006 at 1:10 pm(4) Nel says: I agree with Laoni’s comments also I would like to know the basics of paint. Different kinds of paints for different uses…. I went to the home stores and tried to get information in the paint department and I got a deer in headlights reaction each time. I was trying to paint a wood trim to go next to the tub surround. What would be the best type paint to use in case of moisture…. I also want someone to demystify the laminate flooring selections on the market. How to choose? All companies will tell us that their product is durable. How about what if we are nervous about possible mold. What products will perform in our basements etc? Loose the commercials and tell us what is best and what will work for us. Thanks for asking… Nel April 20, 2006 at 3:13 pm(5) rich says: i have a textured ceiling in need of repair is there an easy way to scrape off the textured part. April 21, 2006 at 2:24 am(6) Jon says: I wish I knew how to do basic plumbing, replacing broken pipes, new faucet, etc. April 21, 2006 at 4:58 am(7) terry says: i only get 48vac on an outlet. what’s wrong? April 21, 2006 at 6:10 pm(8) David says: I’ll like to know if it is possible to restain a previously stained with clear coat kitchen cabinet. Will the retaining/reclearcoating get good result? What product to use? Procedure? April 21, 2006 at 9:50 pm(9) Mike Gee says: I’d like to hear suggestions on how to find a contractor to redo a macadum driveway that will last for at least 10 years. What does one look for to insure a good replacement job? April 22, 2006 at 9:52 pm(10) Pat says: I agree with comment #5 I am presently trying to repair & repaint a textured ceiling and am unsure how to proceed. thanks for any help. Pat April 23, 2006 at 4:58 am(11) Cathy says: My red brick home has a concrete wash on it which I would like to remove. What would I use to remove it? Also, when I bought the home, I removed 2 large brick planters attached to the front wall. Where the planters were, there is now black tar. How would I remove that? If I sand it, would I harm the brick? Thank you– April 27, 2006 at 1:33 pm(12) Debra says: Hi, Right now, I would be interested in knowing how to recognize a load bearing wall, and how to build a header for a door and install a pocket door in a wall where there is no door right now (retrofit situation. I would also be interested in knowing how to repair/ match texture on drywall and/or plaster. April 27, 2006 at 1:38 pm(13) Mary says: I would like to know how to install lights under kitshned cabinets when the space is only about an inch…is there such a thing as a flat light which I could install myself? April 27, 2006 at 2:19 pm(14) john says: I have a brick home. i plan to add a sunroom on one end of it. how do i attach the wood frame to the bricks? April 27, 2006 at 3:36 pm(15) Keith K. says: Our house is presently without a 220 volt electrical outlet and I need one for my new air compressor. How can I do this? Thanks! April 27, 2006 at 4:05 pm(16) Rob says: I have a kitchen sink which errupts with bubbles as the water is draining out. What can I do to stop this irritating condition? You have a great site. April 27, 2006 at 7:00 pm(17) Barb Bailey says: Could you publish help on mobile home interior repairs….walls are only paperboard, likewise cabinetry….suggestions for painting them and popcorn ceilings, keeping mobile home level to avoid interior cracks, etc, replacing skirting. Thanks April 27, 2006 at 8:17 pm(18) KC says: I’d like to know how to repair some rather large areas of plaster. One is on an angled ceiling about about 2′x3′ large patch. Another spot is along a door frame I had taken off to resize. Now the plaster has broken off about 4 inches past where the trim will cover in and about 2 feet long. Are there special techniques I should know. Please don’t say drywall. My poor house shudders when you say that. Thanks, KC April 27, 2006 at 8:22 pm(19) Ray says: How do you go about securely hanging a rather large ceiling fan. I bought this fan,Used, And I’m not sure I have all the parts to hang the fan from. April 27, 2006 at 9:36 pm(20) MB says: I will be adding in a concrete/brick step to my front entry walkway. How would I go about running an electrical line under this step? It will later be used to service a lamp post down by the street. April 27, 2006 at 11:23 pm(21) Eugene Rhodes says: In an older home with the polarized two slot plug. How can you add a ground. Or should you just add a GFCI? April 28, 2006 at 1:26 am(22) Andy says: I’m a new subscriber. I’m in a remote, almost rural area far from contractors, but I’m mechanically adept. Unless it’s already somewhere in “About,” could you provide help on: • removing (old) and installing (new) windows (single or double hung); • how to properly solder copper (plumbing) pipes; • the pros and cons (plus installation) of the various types of attic venting; and how to replace an existing wood stove chimney from wood stove (on first floor) through second floor and to exhaust (outside exiting the roof), to include any type of flex coupling to permit wood stove exhaust to exit (living room ceiling) since the wood stove exhaust opening and the hole in the ceiling are not collinear (centers are offset by about 10″); and • how to strengthen a roof (wood rafters, not trusses). Your site displayed a superb “first impression.” Thank you. April 28, 2006 at 6:41 am(23) Judy the farmwife says: Please advise me on how to repair “old” outer wall foundations that are starting to crumble. believe built in the late teens to early twenties. former owners repairs have failed. also how to install a wooden screendoor. where to place hinges, etc. this is a great site. i am learning a lot. Thanks Judy April 28, 2006 at 11:51 am(24) Memaw says: I would love to have some sujestions on how to make over my Bay windows! When we bought this house a few yrs ago someone had installed custom drapes. And my problem is I’am haveing trouble finding Drapes to fit my old rods. I cant afford to have custom drapes made. Any help or sujestions appecated Thank you Memaw April 28, 2006 at 12:03 pm(25) Memaw says: To KC. Fixing plaster walls is very easy! If you have a very large hole, stck some steel wool in between the old wood. Not to much ‘ because you will fill in some plaster putty or caulking which ever you choose to use. Then to get the same look as plater walls’ use a wet sponge that you wring out first’ go over where you patched while its still wet to get that same look as plaster walls. Memaw April 28, 2006 at 11:43 pm(26) FabMel says: I’ve become the fix it person in our marriage. I agree with the person who asked about mobile home (manufactured home) repair. But I really need help with how to fix the tube under the house, that is where our hot air and cold go through to the indoor vents. Best I can tell the original material was made of a garbage bag like material. I’m about ready to go down with some garbage bags and duct tape, since it cost us so much to heat the house this winter and summer is coming! Okay, I noticed different stuff to use instead of garbage bags at our local old fashioned hardware store. But what can I use for the frame?? Apparently some animals got into it under the house. I’m convinced there’s a simple way but haven’t figured it out yet. Also, I’ve been told I can paint primer over our wallpaper type wall covering and then paint it regular. True or false. I can always try a sample patch, but you asked what we wanted to know! lol thanks for explaining things in a way a laygal can get. mel April 29, 2006 at 8:17 pm(27) Willa Isom says: The problem I would like to solve is that all my hot water facets, the water comes very slow, and I wish I knew why this is happening and what can I do to solve are would I have to call in a repair man? Thanks May 1, 2006 at 8:46 pm(28) Kari Hardmeier says: I would like to know how to remove old glue and tar from hard wood flooring. My house is 106 yrs old and want to restor the floors thank you May 4, 2006 at 1:42 pm(29) Summer says: I’d like to know how to modernize a typical onestory home from the 50’s without losing the cool retro feel. Also, how to replace a window with glass bricks! May 5, 2006 at 9:15 am(30) Memaw says: About getting tar & glue off wood floors, I had the same problem’ when refinishing my son’s wood floor. I went out and got some addhevse remover, then took a razor like tool the kind you remove wall paper with. After soaking the area with the adhevse remover use the scaper to remove the tar & glue. Works wonders Memaw May 5, 2006 at 1:56 pm(31) Norma Horsman says: Can I work on a faulty water pump that won’t build or maintain proper pressure? Or must I call a professional(RED JACKET MOD.#50SESWO8SBC) Thanks. Norma Horsman May 5, 2006 at 6:17 pm(32) Regina says: I’d like to know about reviving a staircase. I have an old wooden staircase that had several layers of paint and some primer. I used a paint stripper and now I’ve been sanding with a 40 grit sandpapaer (sanding takes forever, any shortcut ideas?) I’ve filled in some of the cracks, nail holes and blemishes with wood filler and let it dry although now I’m thinking I should use a stripper to remove the traces of paint and primer… this is really hard, it’s like trying to make a potato smooth and uniform like an egg… so maybe I’ll change the steps here? Then resand with a 100 grit paper, clean up with mineral spirits next? I’d like to paint the risers and stain the steps which of those should occur first? I’d appreciate anyone’s help. May 12, 2006 at 10:40 am(33) John W. Keegan says: I have 1 1957 ranch house with swirls for a ceiling. I need to fix a small section and don’t want another type of ceiling in the house,i.e., popcorn. How did they make the swirls? Thank you, John May 13, 2006 at 6:49 pm(34) Linda says: I would like some detailed instruction on replacing an exterior window sill. I’ve read quite a lot of material on wood rot, several suggesting on maybe repairing instead of replacing. I would rather replace the sill and while I’m at it, do something to prevent it from happening again. I’m a pretty handy female when it comes to repair – generally I just find some good instructions, follow them, and I have a good result. I know that this is not something that I can start and work on over a few days. I would need to keep going until it is finished, so I would like to be as prepared as possible with the proper tools, materials and information to start and finish the job. Do you have such instruction or can you suggest a book that may be helpful with this project? July 21, 2007 at 5:23 pm(35) Nancy says: As a newbie to home repair, I’m loving your tutorials! I’d like to install some shelves on the walls in my apartment, and my question is this: how do you identify what type of wall you have–plaster or drywall–and does the difference matter? If so, why and when does it matter? Thank you! 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