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Problem kitchen outlet
I have a problem with the electrical outlet on my tiled kitchen backsplash. It seems that a contractor fastened the outlet to the box using wood screws. As a…
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Lights flicker when HVAC kicks on
When the HVAC turns on the lights in the house momentarily flicker. LED lights that were supposed to last years burn out in about six months.The house was built in…
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Sloping Floors
NC homeowner here. My two-story house was built in 1996 and I think it has had two remodels. The floors in my lower bedroom and bath have a noticeable slope. …
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Porch Light Dilemma
1. North Carolina homeowner here.2. Attached is a picture of my front door canopy. It's an addition. It was there when we bought the house. You can see the original…
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Windows Wicking Moisture?
Novice homeowner here, 25yo house.I have 3 side-by-side windows in my home (photo). All three seemed to have wicked up moisture from the sill between the windows (photo).I had 17…
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Bathroom Fan & Dryer Roof Vents
I have an upstairs washer/dryer. The dryer vents out to the roof after a short run. I started having trouble with my dryer. I had a vent guy come…
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Plumbing/Ice Maker Question
When going on vacation, I do the following:1. Turn Ice Maker Off2. Turn House Water Off3. Open Kitchen Faucet (to drain some of the water from the lines, still have…
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Soft washing a roof?
It appears I had a large hawk, crow, or owl with some significant intestinal distress visit my roof. It actually looks worse in person than the attached pictures (my roofer…
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Caulking Exterior Windows
Home owner here.About 9 months ago, I had about 12 sets of window sashes replaced with new jambs(?) in our home. The installer told me I still needed to caulk,…
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Tilted Pocket door
I have a pocket door that is slightly tilted/crooked. When the door is completely open (hidden behind the drywall), the top part of the door is about ¾” of an…