I hope everyone is doing well. Below are some pictures of my window, and I have 3 questions regarding repairs. ( I think this kind of a window is called a bow window actually) Sagging Apron: The apron of the window seems to have sagged a little, as indicated by the green arrow in Pic #1. Can anyone please advise on the best procedure to fix this sag? . . . Bottom of the Window Coming Off: The bottom of the window appears to be coming off and has insulation inside, as shown by... Read more ..read more

I am remodeling a kitchen island which included a dishwasher on a dedicated circuit (at least that's how my breaker box is labelled). I'm removing the dishwasher and not replacing it, so I just wanted to cap off the line and turn off the breaker permanently. I turned off the breaker for that dedicated line, but then prior to disconnecting the appliance, I double-checked with a voltage tester, and surprise...it was still energized. Tried turning the breaker on and off again, but the... Read more ..read more

So I removed an old ceiling fan in our spare room and installed a Hunter. The old fan would stay on unless you pulled the chain to turn it off. The light was switched by the wall switch. Now the wall switch turns the light and fan off. How do I get the wall switch to just turn off the light and leave the fan running. I have to be honest I didn't pay attention when unwiring the old. All the other fans in tje house operate the same way as the one I just took down. What am I missing ..read more

Hello everyone. I'm new to the Arduino ecosystem and recently came across the Arduino OPTA (Opta). From what I understand, it's a compact yet powerful development board, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with it. Specifically, I’m curious about its ease of use for beginners, the types of projects it’s best suited for, and any limitations it might have compared to other Arduino boards. Are there any specific features of the OPTA that make it stand out? I’d appreciate any... Read more ..read more

Hey everyone, I've been grappling with a carpet cleaning dilemma and could use some advice. My carpets have accumulated stains and odors over time, and I'm unsure which cleaning method would be most effective. I've heard about steam cleaning, dry cleaning, and DIY solutions, but I'm not sure which one would yield the best results without damaging the carpet fibers. If anyone has experience or expertise in this area, I'd greatly appreciate your insights. Are there any particular... Read more ..read more

I purchased a house in October of 2024. I've noticed that when shutting off water faucets, I hear a sound sort of like pipes rocking. It's a sort of thump - thump within a half second of closing the faucet. It happens on both hot and cold sides of the faucet. When closing the faucets slowly, it doesn't happen. I thought that this is an obvious case of water hammer so I bought a pair of water hammer arrestors. At the faucet which I had been noticing this most I added one of the... Read more ..read more

Has anyone had their plantation shutters start cracking or chipping? A couple of mine have small cracks in the louvers, and the paint is peeling in spots. Not sure if it’s from age or something else. Is it worth repairing, or should I just replace them ..read more

Hey everyone, I'm looking to hire a MEWP for some indoor maintenance tasks, mainly ceiling repairs and light fixture replacements. The work will be in a warehouse with relatively smooth flooring and a ceiling height of around 10 meters. I found a few rental options but I'm unsure which one would be the best fit. Has anyone here rented a MEWP for similar work? Any recommendations on the most stable and maneuverable option for indoor use? Appreciate any insights ..read more

Does a piece like this exist? I am installing a range hood insert and have a stud directly behind the location of the 7" duct on the insert. Since the insert has a knockout for the rectangular duct, I thought I would locate a transition piece that is OFFSET. I want to avoid using anything other than rigid duct and am dealing with 8' ceilings so I don't want to add more than one gradual 90 degree turn. I kept the CFMs to 390 to avoid having to add makeup air so I don't want to lessen the... Read more ..read more

Hello, I have a floor drain in my basement… As you can see in the pictures the thing with the yellow cap.. I just wanted to clarify is this the sewer drain? It seems like all of the water in my house will flush down the yellow capped drain.. I can see it if I take the cap off and shine a flash light A few years ago I had tree roots that cause a minor flood in my basement and usually every other year I get preventative maintenance and the plumbers just snake this area with the yellow cap... Read more ..read more