Home Improvement: Switch mystery solved! |
- Switch mystery solved!
- Can't replace kitchen faucet cause I can't reach the nut
- What should I do about my leaked ceiling?
- Is it a bad idea to buy expensive drill bits for a cheaper drill?
- Tankless Water Heater Advice
- Pitted hardwood floor repair from rolling chair
- Peg board installation
- My master bath tile shower is approximately 5 years old and I haven’t sealed the grout since the install. How screwed am I?
- (First time homeowner) Our pocket door is stuck
- House Water is Causing Chemical Burns
- Advice on updating this dated upstairs area?
- Crack in wall and ceiling
- HVAC contractor cut two beams without asking. I want to replace the bracing effect somehow
- Switch to grounded 3 prongs now or later?
- Vinyl plank tongue and groove unclicked half way. Must I redo?
- Value of Adding a Front Porch Portico
- What are these lights called??
- Where to buy slab, frameless, gloss kitchen cabinets?
- Where can I buy this special toilet seat? (Canada)
- Circuit panel boo boo? Help diagnosing a problem.
- Screw size for framing in 2x2 balusters, 45° on bottom + toenailed on top
- Want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off on this fence deal
- Total newbie here. Noticed today that ceiling has a medium sized water stain ring all of a sudden. It's raining fairly hard here tonight and will rain all of tomorrow too. How soon will this turn into a leak?
| Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:12 AM PST Hello fellow Home Improvementians! Just wanted to share that since we moved in 3 years ago, there has been a triple light switch plate in our front foyer that I only know what two of them do. Of course we have scoured the house, plugged lamps into all the outlets and nothing seemed connected to it. Well with the holidays coming I have been sprucing up the insides to accommodate the exactly zero people we will be hosting over the next few weeks. Part of that included painting the living room and replacing all the outlets and switches. Well I took off the plate for the first time since moving in (since the previous owners painted it on, so so couldn't take it off until I was willing to paint the whole room...) and I finally know what it was wired to! Nothing! Absolutely nothing! There was a switch screwed into the box, just taking up space. No old wires or anything, just a switch with zero purpose. I should note we have a relatively small house, and the other two are lights for inside the foyer and outside the front door, so this has always been a bit of a mystery for me as I can't even imagine what the third one would have been for. Nevertheless, it took me over two years to paint and replace the switches (to be fair, my wife only bought the paint 8 months ago...) so I wasn't about to yank the box out and replace it with a double and add plaster work to the list. So I replaced it with a more modern switch to nowhere so as to baffle the next homeowner (who honestly will probably just tear this crap hole down). Thanks for listening to my story :) [link] [comments] |
| Can't replace kitchen faucet cause I can't reach the nut Posted: 29 Nov 2020 03:57 PM PST Just moved in, started replacing some hardware and got issues with the kitchen faucet. It's one of those fancy farm-style sinks and on top of that there's RO system under the sink. There's only about 4" gap between rear wall and the sink wall and I can't even stick my hand there. Is there a tool or something I need to use? [link] [comments] |
| What should I do about my leaked ceiling? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:09 PM PST Hi everyone, Long story short. I am a first-time home owner. Recently I spotted some water damage from my ceiling and it's coming from a leaky rooftop. My HOA is going to repair the exterior but the interior part will be my responsibility. Here are some pictures of the affected area: After the source of leakage was addressed properly, what should I do with my stained ceiling? I am thinking about following:
I got this home right before covid happens and are really short on cash. So I want to do it in most cost-saving way if possible. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Is it a bad idea to buy expensive drill bits for a cheaper drill? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 12:30 PM PST My brother in law gave me a Ryobi drill set w an impactor, the neon green house brand of Home Depot. How is this brand? I will be using it very sparingly, just for basic hobby related projects like mounting stuff on my kayak and around the house. I am looking to get a pretty comprehensive set of drill/screwdriver bits but most of the budget ones and even the mid grade sets have reviews talking about how mediocre the quality is. I'd rather spend a little more and get some decent ones, as you only get one shot at drilling a hole and the screwdriver bits strip easily. What brand/material would you recommend? I've been looking at Dewalt. Is it a waste to buy such nice bits for a mid grade drill? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:52 PM PST Hello r/HomeImprovement! This is my first time posting here, so please forgive me if this topic has been discussed at length, but I'm looking for some advice on Tankless Water Heaters. Our current water heater is on its last leg having been patched up a few times, so now it feels time to upgrade. I'm a little lost on what size/power (?) I should get for a tankless and curious about what brands are recommended. I've looked into getting one at Home Depot and using their professional installation services, but I wonder if that's the best method or if I should have an independent company install it? Any advice would be great, or even direction to a reliable review site. Thank you kindly! [link] [comments] |
| Pitted hardwood floor repair from rolling chair Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:57 AM PST Failed to consider the damage on my hardwood floors from my rolling office chair while working from home these past four months. Failed to get a floor protector, and now the area around my desk is worn down. How can I fix it? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2020 03:32 PM PST Im installing a peg board in the garage. Looking online I found two different and opposite instructions. 1 set of instructions said to mount the furring strips to the studs using 3/4 screws and then mount the board to the strips using 3 inch screws A second set of instructions said to mount the furring strips to the studs using the 3 inch screws and then mount the board to the strips using 3/4 screws So....which one is it? Thanks [link] [comments] |
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| (First time homeowner) Our pocket door is stuck Posted: 29 Nov 2020 03:13 PM PST We just moved into our first house and have a pocket door that slides back only to a point. You can see in the photos that there's about a foot left until it hits something and won't go any further. I'm trying to figure out the best way to take the door out and fix the problem without getting myself into more trouble (door sliding off the rails, not being able to replace the door, etc.) Maybe I'm over thinking it but any insight would be helpful. Thank you guys. [link] [comments] |
| House Water is Causing Chemical Burns Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:06 PM PST We just moved into a rental house. There is a salt exchange soft water system installed. The water gave our dog a chemical burn. It has also given us skin irritation after showering and mouth tingling/burning. The landlord seems to be puzzled. Any suggestions of a cause would be appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Advice on updating this dated upstairs area? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:34 PM PST Im buying a house with a large upstairs area we plan to use as a master bedroom. I.. hate it.. to say the least. My dad thinks the wood is wonderful and it would look nice with a coat of white paint. What would you do to update this? I'm unsure if I want to keep or remove it. Definitely replacing the carpet and hopefully the ugly railing as well. Edit: also what is with imgur comments? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:26 PM PST Edited after seeing comment about load bearing walls Suddenly noticed a crack in the wall and ceiling - https://imgur.com/gallery/K45PUOX The ceiling is in the area where a beam was relocated from below to above ceiling in the attic. The crack in the ceiling is nearly exactly where the old laundry room existed. The picture of the house with lavender walls is before remodel and the laundry room door can be seen in white backset. The wall is still plaster afaik. We did the home remodel last year before moving in and the house was originally built in 1948 with additions subsequently. Question is - is this structural all damage or cracks because the house is settling? [link] [comments] |
| HVAC contractor cut two beams without asking. I want to replace the bracing effect somehow Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:49 AM PST Hi everyone. Sorry if this isn't the best place to ask but I'm having a really hard time figuring out exactly what these roof parts were doing. I'd really appreciate any and all advice you may have. Our HVAC contractor cut two different beams without asking me first:
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| Switch to grounded 3 prongs now or later? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 02:08 PM PST We're buying a house and in the first floor living room and 2 kid bedrooms, most of the outlets are non grounded 2 prongs. Each room has a 3 prong but they are probably not grounded. We want to paint these rooms before we move in but maybe we should have the new outlets and wiring done first since they may have to do some things to the walls? We're in Seattle. [link] [comments] |
| Vinyl plank tongue and groove unclicked half way. Must I redo? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:27 PM PST We installed a vinyl plank installation above old floors. Turns out there is a piece in the middle of the room that is not completely linked into the groove. What can I do? Do I have to redo? Last pic is a good link https://imgur.com/a/Nup7lbn [link] [comments] |
| Value of Adding a Front Porch Portico Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:09 PM PST My wife tells me that adding a front porch portico adds no value to a house when comparing to others in the same neighborhood and price range. She's a broker in NC. I disagree! She tells me this after I finished the project. Several Amazon deliveries sat out in the rain. Now that I built this portico, packages stay dry. My dog loves to sit under it and wait for the next UPS or FedEx delivery person. I figure it adds $10K in value for the curb appeal alone. It cost me about $2,500 and took about 3 weekends to build. Glad to share the before and after photos if/when I can figure out how to attach them to this thread. I'd be happy to share the tricks, lessons and best practices learned while constructing, roofing, and painting it, including the modification of the original iron railings. [link] [comments] |
| What are these lights called?? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 07:04 PM PST Looking to install these accent lights on top of my garage like this house. What are those lights? Flood lights? Thanks [link] [comments] |
| Where to buy slab, frameless, gloss kitchen cabinets? Posted: 29 Nov 2020 01:57 PM PST Hi, all— we would like to remodel our kitchen on our own. We have some handy family members who are going to help, but we're looking for advice about where we can order cabinets directly. All big box stores have minimal options. We are looking for a very modern,slab, gloss style. Any retail recommendations? [link] [comments] |
| Where can I buy this special toilet seat? (Canada) Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:48 PM PST Friend who purchased a home in our small town Canada... Looking for a 2 in 1 toilet seat for her toddler because the detachable potty seats don't fit properly. So far amazon was not helpful and she's not having luck with random Google search. [link] [comments] |
| Circuit panel boo boo? Help diagnosing a problem. Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:41 PM PST I'll hire an electrician tomorrow, but I'd like to know what the realm of possibilities are before I then (Sunday here). New (to me) house. Circa 1947 construction. Had to do some light work so turned off the circuit breaker at the panel as is appropriate. No issues there. Problem occurred when I asked my spouse to figure out what the various circuit breakers were (panel almost entirely unlable, and in some cases mislabeled). I (we) did nothing at the panel other than switch a breaker off, look for effects, switch it back on. At some point, a whole bunch of lights and outlets are out. All circuit breakers are in the correct position. No GFCI outlets involved. What is involved is some old wiring (two outside wall outlets, and the switch to the front entry way light outside) and several new outlets and overhead LR lighting from a remodel (previous owners).. in other words, if these are all on the same circuit, which seems likely, it's old wiring and new stuff. And this was unpermitted work. I don't touch panels. I'll get an electrician to tell come in and help figure out if any breakers themselves are bad. If not, then trace where the short is and fix. So, what might have happened? Switching off and on the breakers, even a couple of times, should not have had this effect. Ideas? [link] [comments] |
| Screw size for framing in 2x2 balusters, 45° on bottom + toenailed on top Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:37 PM PST Hi all - I stripped out the dividing wall in my newly purchased duplex, which I'm converting back into a single family home. The wall along the stairs used to be there purely to separate the units, and was ultra-thin particle on one side (maybe 1/8"), and 1/2" drywall on the other side, on a frame of spf 2x2's. I smashed out the boards, and while the frame isn't gorgeous, I'm liking the idea of simply framing it in with all vertical 2x2's, 4" between them, all the way to the ceiling. New 2x2's are cedar (old pine's getting filled, sanded, and painted white). Bottoms are joined on 45° angles, and I'm toenailing the screws at the top. I think my usual flathead #8 2 1/2" screws might be overkill. It's also not really a "frame" in that they're really balusters, no blocking, so I do worry a lot more about pull-out strength, hence why I went screws not nails. Should I be okay to go down to a #6 2 1/4"? Am I going too deep with these 2 1/2"'s? My first couple screws split (went in raw), so I pilot holed and countersunk after and those look pretty great. tl;dr what screw would you reach for if you were toenailing on a frame made of 2x2s? Thanks all! [link] [comments] |
| Want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off on this fence deal Posted: 29 Nov 2020 10:49 AM PST Long story short, our fence needs replacing and the neighbor and I have decided to split it. He wanted to do a brick wall, and I don't mind doing that either. The contracter says he'll do it for $3600 ($1800 each), and it's for about 65 feet. That'll include taking away the old fence, etc. Brick wall will be about 6 feet high. This is in CA. For anyone that has done this before, does that seem like an ok deal? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:15 PM PST Does anyone know? The ceiling has a medium sized brown ring with discoloration inside. This is a popcorn ceiling. How much time do I have before the water starts dripping in, does anyone know? [link] [comments] |
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