Pet Urine Odor Removal11
I have used the enzyme and bacteria products, vinegar, oxygen based stuff…. I actually found this site through an ad for …
What’s Causing a Noisy Bathtub Drain?926
Recently, the bathtub in my daughter’s bathroom started draining very, very slowly. I bought a bottle of Draino from the …
Can I Fix Patio Drainage to Keep Water From Collecting?
I have a concrete patio. It holds water when it rains, and then turns green in the middle. My husband seems to think that the …
Removing Paint from a Hardwood Floor
Our painter got lots of primer on our old hardwood floors, thinking we would cover them with carpet. Should this be sanded off …
A Shrieking Toilet
The toilet in our main bathroom lets out a shrieking, or high pitched tone whenever water is run anywhere else in the house. The …
Finding an American Society of Home Inspector in the Pittsburgh, Pa Area
My Monastic Community of Women has purchased an original 1831 farmhouse and acreage for our new monastery. The original …
Preventing Erosion at House Foundation
We live in the South. Is it enough to slope the dirt away from the house, to avoid termites? But with no gutters, what do we …
How to Refinish a Door Repair
I patched a hole in a door. I want to keep the Golden Oak finish on the door and don’t want to paint the door another …
Can I Paint Over Wallpaper?
Is it possible to texture and paint on top of wallpaper? It is in the kitchen and bathroom and has been there for 26 years. It …
Wet Basement: House Foundation Deteriorating
A few years ago we used Locktite on our basement walls to help with a wet basement and it’s working great Our problem is, …
Rotting Anderson Windows
I have some wooden Anderson Windows and some of the bottom sashes are rotting. I have a few questions: I have a product that …
Staining a Pressure Treated Pine Fence
Twelve years ago, I installed and stained a pressure-treated pine fence. It had lately begun been looking pretty worn from the …
Cracks in Drywall Over Interior Doors
We have several interior doors that stick or won't completely close in the winter. We also get cracks in the drywall mud …
Energy-Efficient Insulation
We are planning a complete renovation of a caboose into a guest home/office in New Jersey. We plan to install electric heat, …
Fast Fix for Hardwood Floors with Nails, Staples and Rust Stains
I’m a brand new homeowner, and we’re fixing up the place a bit before moving in next week. We decided to pull up the …
Can I Replace One Section of Damaged Laminate Floor?664
My hot water valve under the kitchen sink has been leaking, and now the laminate floor is buckling a little and it is squishy. …
Alternate Tar Coating for Cinderblock Foundation?
I recently offset and reconstructed a retaining wall against my house, which exposed more of the basement's exterior cinder …
Uneven Heating and Cooling Throughout House – What’s the Cause?
I have a brick three-bedroom rancher built in 1974. We blew insulation into the attic when we moved in, and last year installed …
How To Clean Dirty and Stained Outdoor Tile?
The tile outside of my home is dirty and stained. How do I clean it?
Sunroom Addition and Insulation
I'm having my covered patio converted into a sunroom, and was advised to have this area insulated. I contacted an …
How Can I Fix A Chimney Leak in a Gas Fireplace?12
My chimney leaks badly during heavy rain. I've been unable to find a person who can tell me how to fix it. Since I have …
Best Copper Cleaning Products – and Natural Options?
What product's best for cleaning copper? Are there any natural, chemical-free ways to get the job done?
Where to Buy Replacement Cabinet Doors?
I'd like to update and refresh my kitchen. My cabinets are in good shape, but the doors don't match on three of them. …
Standing Water Under House When It Rains – How To Stop It?744
My home is brick, and every time it rains I end up with standing water under the house. Originally I thought it may have been …