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Installing Baseboard around Stairs
Installing baseboard around stairs certainly gives you the opportunity to use the miter saw. It takes much longer to install baseboard around stairs rather than…
Swamp Cooler Smoking?
I got an email asking about why a swamp cooler would be smoking. Obviously, that is very concerning, and I would suggest you stop using…
Shower Door Hits on Bottom Frame
A shower door has closing problems just like any door. Sometimes they don’t close very well, whether from abuse or time. Swinging shower doors will…
What is a Water Heater Draft Hood?
A water heater draft hood plays an important role in the operation of a gas-fired water heater, as well as maintaining a safe environment for…
Plumbing Straps Secure Piping to Walls
I had a friend call asking for advice on a plumbing issue. He was relocating a washing machine and he needed to secure the piping…
Drawer Front Fell Off Cabinet Drawer
A cabinet drawer suffers lots of abuse. People slam drawers and little kids pull up on them. Occasionally, a drawer front will come off. Fixing…
How Often do I replace Swamp Cooler Aspen Pads?
If you use a swamp cooler, you are probably happy with the lower electrical bills. As I’ve said before, swamp coolers are simple machines, but…
One Cabinet Door is Higher than the Other
Having one cabinet door higher or lower than the others looks very strange. It is either that the hinges need to be adjusted, or maybe…
Poor Water Plumbing Pressure in Bathroom
I frequently get calls that there is poor water plumbing pressure in a bathroom, or another specific area of the house. Most homeowners believe that…
Fire Door Hinges No Longer Self-Closing
Most modern self-closing hinges have an adjustable mechanism inside that you simply turn to increase the tension and closing power. If you push down on…