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I have a 1 year old GE WBVH5300 front load washer. Yesterday I put a load of clothes in and after a few minutes had gone by on the timer, the washer door unlocked and would not do anything further....

This is probably going to sound dumb at least at first glance, but does anyone see a problem with reversing the installation of an inline duct fan so it acts as an exhaust instead? I am in the...

I'm using a grout additive to permanently seal the grout as I'm doing it and because I figured it would take me a good part of the day, I would have to wait another week to get it done. Thanks for...

Due to my work schedule I'm pretty much limited to installing the tile in my basement one week during my off days and won't be able to lay the grout until the following week during my off days. Since...

I thought about adding a skim coat, but right now I'm thinking it will be easier to just grind the area down. Actual shower head and spigot is pretty much right next to the drain with the drain in...

I had a floor drain installed in my basement where I am in the process of finishing an area for a Finnish sauna. The size of the room is 8ft x 8ft with the drain in the middle. Since beginning the...

I actually got the file to install. Either scratched or damaged disc as it appears

Family member's laptop (Compaq CQ50) was pretty much messed up with stuff downloaded on it. I went ahead to do a full reinstall of Windows XP with deleting the original partition and then formatting...

Before I start closing everything up with drywall in the basement, I was wondering how I could go about testing the 18-2 bell wire used for my central vac switch? I just want to make sure the...

Thank you for the reply! I originally thought of going with round corner bead, but have begun hanging the drywall for just a straight 90. Total finished sq/ft is around 1400. When I get finished...

What is your going rate (I'm assuming it's per sheet) arby?

Ok thanks. I have the blue board hung and learned from another friend about the applying of mesh tape before other finishing work. He also told me I could put some durabond 90 if needed in the gaps I...

I'm currently hanging the plaster board myself in my basement. I do plan on hiring out some guys to do the actual plastering since they are good friends of my original home contractor and since they...

Thank you. Yes it is 5/8 fire rated sheetrock. Didn't realize what I originally typed.

I understand plaster board such as blue board is used when plastering walls instead of traditional taping/mudding of the seams, but can you plaster on fire rated drywall. I currently have the fire...

I did check the damper after finally locating one. The wingnut was loose and ended up tightening it. Everything seems to be working great now, but like you recommended, I will be placing a call out...

I did find a damper going to that bedroom. The wing nut was a little loose although I know you said a damper would only fix a small part of the problem. The duct work layout is pretty much a "T" on...

I really don't know if a manual D or J was done for the duct work. I'm pretty sure there are no dampers, but do know everything appears to be properly sealed and connected. As of now, I do have...

My wife and I built this house two years ago. Since moving in, we've noticed Bedroom #2 get rather cold in the winter. Keeping the bedroom door open helps keep the room a bit warmer, but nothing like...

Just some advice for everyone out there. My plumbers informed me they had done an initial water test which did not show the water as hard. If you flush the water heater a few times and it still...

Not sure if I've already posted this, but our water was extremely extremely hard. About 60times more than normal. After we had a larger water softener brought in, the water has not turned to the...

I haven't really looked into yet how I plan on connecting the sump pipe to a 4" pipe. When my plumber came over one day to look at the sump for me, he had drilled I believe a 1/8" hole at an upward...

Sorry about that Tom. I didn't mean to say gray water. Not sure what I was thinking then. Just water from the sump pump. I.E. ground water coming into drain tile

I do plan on running it to the drainage ditch and yes it is gray water, but in the spring mainly, I think the end of the pipe will be covered by water. At least if I run it too close.

I really don't think it will back up to by basement because of the pitch the pipe will have in the ground, but do you think that would be an issue?

I'm getting set to run some 4" schedule 40 PVC underground away from the house. The question I have is I'm trying to figure out where to end the pipe. I can't go to the ditch in front of my home...

I was told the amount of iron, but cannot remember specifically what the level was. They told me it wasn't a terribly high amount, but I figured it must have been a higher than normal since the...

My plumber came in and installed a commercial grade water softener. According the water test completed by a third party, I had 60gpg of hardness. The original softener could only handle about...

How are you concerned with my information? I "ONLY" said you could use the 9-12 hrs as a rule of thumb. I'm not going to get into any detail with my profession, but if you or anyone else does not...

Twinkie's right. Do your best to get on the good side of the PO. The judge is the person to have the final answer, but next to them the PO could say the decision either way.

Time it takes depend on size of person, type of alcohol, and also if you've already had food in your stomach. For your average consumption, 9-12 hrs to play it safe

I have some copper piping in the home i.e. coming to and from water softener as well as about 1ft from the water heater, but the rest is pex piping. I did crank up the water softener to 70gpg since...

Thanks Tom for you quick replies. I did mention about the whirlpool tub and the fact it is the only one doing that on several occasions. As a matter of fact, I began contacting them after moving into...

I've had this problem since moving into my newly built home 1 1/2 yrs ago. I have a well with a water softener, but the problem just begins there. In turning on the hot water (for example to our...

I recently did a walkthrough with the electrician who is helping me get my basement wired up. During that time I believe he had told me to pick up approximately 10ft of 4/4/2 electrical wire to run a...

I've actually had the same problem since moving into my new home 1 1/2 yrs ago. Currently my plumber does not think it's the water heater so he's having the water tested (other than the hardness test...

In my rural country home I do have a water softener of course for the hard well water. One thing that really frustrates me, as it is especially seen around the door to our stand up shower is the...

My uncle and I are getting set to put down the floor/foundation for a sauna in my basement. Since my house is only about a year old and I'm not sure if there was any sort of sealant treatment on the...

The plumbing was done by contractors. Thank you though for letting me know how to do a leak test, it's great to learn new things like this as I'm trying to be the best "handy-man" as I can! Thank you...

I know this will sound dumb, but how exactly is the leak test done?

I am pretty fortunate with how my basement turned out after designing my home. I live in the country so the ejector pit as well as the sump, water softener, well pump and fuse box have small...

I recently had a home built with pex piping and will begin finishing off my basement shortly. Even though I have a 9ft foundation, I still plan on finishing the ceiling with sheetrock as my goal is...

Through all my research and limitations on budget, I have decided to go with green glue for it's ability to essentially absorb the low frequencies created by my drums. Green glue, when properly...

The reason for the dbl drywall, if you would've read in my original post, is to properly apply the 'green glue'

Just out of curiosity, I will be installing drywall in my drum room shortly. My question is, how can I properly, but efficiently install the gange boxes since the notches on them normally are for...

Thank you so much for the reply. I kind of figured that would be the response. I guess with just being newly exposed to the pex, I was sort of worried. Especially with sheetrocking the ceiling.

I just found one of my t joints appears to have a small leak. I first noticed the leak when I walked down to my unfinished basment and noticed a wet spot on the cement floor. Upon looking up, I...

Thanks for the input! I did pick up a pressure washer to try and clean most of the siding. Unfortunately for my front door, right underneath the glass, the stains are so bad I will have to sand and...

It's a Rheem furnace run on LP. We've got exhaust fans throughout the house. One thing my wife and I just realized too is we had our blinds all the way down. Since we've pulled them up, air has been...

Low E in rural Wisconsin town. I did put a hygrometer in the rooms and in the morning hours it's showing a humidity of 65%. I do have a dehumidifier, but don't really want to just run it in each of...