<![CDATA[DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/ DIY discussion community forum for every aspect of Do It Yourself home and house repair, remodel, renovation, improvement and deco. en Sat, 25 May 2013 19:26:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/ Removing Felt Backed Linoleum http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/removing-felt-backed-linoleum-16033/ Sat, 25 May 2013 14:46:37 GMT I just bought a home that is almost 100 years old. I was pleased to find hardwood floors under the linoleum. However, the linoleum is felt backed and I am not having much luck removing it. This linoleum has been there for 30+ years! Any tricks or tips??? I just bought a home that is almost 100 years old. I was pleased to find hardwood floors under the linoleum. However, the linoleum is felt backed and I am not having much luck removing it. This linoleum has been there for 30+ years! Any tricks or tips??? ]]> Flooring vettech_96 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/removing-felt-backed-linoleum-16033/ Veterans http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f55/veterans-16032/ Sat, 25 May 2013 12:05:05 GMT Thank-you, to all who have served or are serving , for your service to our country. If you know a vet, take a minute this weekend to thank them. Thank-you, to all who have served or are serving , for your service to our country.

If you know a vet, take a minute this weekend to thank them. ]]> General Chit-Chat oldognewtrick http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f55/veterans-16032/ Excel Workbook http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f116/excel-workbook-16031/ Fri, 24 May 2013 19:44:54 GMT Twenty years of building formulas into workbooks for a whole host of things and now some fool has made the columns ( numbered ) instead of (lettered).
I found on the web lots of people saying this is an easy change and then they tell you what to do. I think they type to fast or something, I can't evan find the buttons to start with.

Any one care to walk me thru it, just pretend I know nothing about computers, well actually you don't to pretend.
:mad: ]]> Computers and Electronics nealtw http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f116/excel-workbook-16031/ ShortCuts http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f6/shortcuts-16030/ Fri, 24 May 2013 13:26:51 GMT We explain how our Tool Test ratting system works, there are some tips from Wood magazine and a bit from Lee Valley. Our Book Review will help you with your summer Hardscape projects and our Tool Test sheds some weight from Skil. Take a look! -- The very best is the least that I can do Graham... We explain how our Tool Test ratting system works, there are some tips from Wood magazine and a bit from Lee Valley. Our Book Review will help you with your summer Hardscape projects and our Tool Test sheds some weight from Skil. Take a look!

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The very best is the least that I can do
Graham McCulloch
http://www.shortcuts.ns.ca/column ]]> Carpentry and Woodworking Graham http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f6/shortcuts-16030/ Bad block foundation options http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/bad-block-foundation-options-16029/ Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:45 GMT I have 2 story home on an old deteriorating block foundation. It leaks like an open faucet whenn it rains heavy. I understand the process of jacking the house up 6"+ to replace it, and with that face losing my front porch, my deck on the back, and possibly cracking walls and ceilings on first and/or second floors. My question, is it possible to excavate the entire foundation and fill the blocks on the exterior with concrete and patch it? I know I can have walls poured inside the foundation in the basement to structurally support it, as an alternative. But that wont stop the water from coming in and I will eventually lose my basement that way. Just looking for advice options. Any help is appreciated. ]]> Bricks, Masonry and Concrete Northeast1973 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/bad-block-foundation-options-16029/ deck roof and gutter question http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f135/deck-roof-gutter-question-16028/ Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:01 GMT At 2 places water is coming down between the wood and the gutter going across. There is no rain drip and was wondering if I should try to put one on? If so how is the best way to put one on and remove the gutter while on a ladder? thanks At 2 places water is coming down between the wood and the gutter going across. There is no rain drip and was wondering if I should try to put one on? If so how is the best way to put one on and remove the gutter while on a ladder? thanks ]]> dolfan http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f135/deck-roof-gutter-question-16028/ question about water from central a/c http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/question-about-water-central-c-16027/ Fri, 24 May 2013 00:02:14 GMT I have central a/c and when take the cover off you see the coils. There is a tray on the front only and has water in it. The coils has water/rust stains going down. Is this normal or something wrong? thanks I have central a/c and when take the cover off you see the coils. There is a tray on the front only and has water in it. The coils has water/rust stains going down. Is this normal or something wrong? thanks ]]> HVAC dolfan http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/question-about-water-central-c-16027/ pressure washer advice http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f37/pressure-washer-advice-16025/ Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:17 GMT I just bought a small pressure washer, a Ryobi 1700 psi. Of course the manual advises to use only detergents designed specifically for this purpose, and of course, they are pricey. I have some "Buckeye" brand "Straight-Up" which is a neutral pH cleaner purchased from a janitorial supply store. It's a concentrated product - dilution of 1 - 3 oz per gallon depending upon light to heavy cleaning.

Could anyone advise me, first, whether it's okay to use this product, and second, whether (and how much) I need to dilute it before filling the tank on the machine?

Many thanks for any suggestions!

Holly ]]> Tools bungalowbabe http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f37/pressure-washer-advice-16025/ Toilet will not fill http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f33/toilet-will-not-fill-16023/ Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:35 GMT I'm having a very strange problem. The toilet continuously runs, but it won't do the 'pour water till the tank fills up.' There's nothing wrong with the flapper, because when I can get it to run properly, it doesn't leak. I don't know how to get the toilet's tank to fill up. I have no idea what's going on, and I need to get this thing fixed before next week. Thankfully there are other toilets int he house but this is still something I need to fix.

The toilet is a Kohler, I don't know the model. ]]> Plumbing Forum uziel http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f33/toilet-will-not-fill-16023/ soffit vent ? http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f34/soffit-vent-16022/ Thu, 23 May 2013 15:24:33 GMT Hi folks,
I have an enclosed 10' x 20' patio with a flat, pitched roof. It has a 24" overhang. Constructed with 3x6s, 16" oc. that is scabbed onto a hip roof.
I tore out and replaced the soffit boards and was going to replace the soffit vent but realized that the rafters are cross-blocked in at about 26" in from the tail ends.
Obviously this prevents any "venting" of the roof.
I live in SW Florida and I'm wondering if having a vent is even needed on this roof.
Thanks, ]]> Roofing and Siding beachguy005 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f34/soffit-vent-16022/ Attaching wood post to concrete slab http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/attaching-wood-post-concrete-slab-16021/ Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:01 GMT I'd like to install a trellis / pergola wall like the photo here with 4' x 4' or larger posts attached to concrete. The concrete appears to be 6" thick and is about 60+ years old. It's in good condition.

What do you recommend to attach these wood posts to the cement? This wall will go up between the house and garage about 16' in lengthand also be support for a future pergola extending over this area.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
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]]> Bricks, Masonry and Concrete luckywinks http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/attaching-wood-post-concrete-slab-16021/ <![CDATA[Lennox A/C isn't cooling]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/lennox-c-isnt-cooling-16010/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:10 GMT Hi I have a Lennox 10ACC-024-230-01 unit that has the fan running and the thermostat is working but no cool air is coming out. We have 2 units and this is the upstairs unit. Also, water is coming out from underneath the unit outside. The capacitor was replaced in this unit last year. What do you... Hi I have a Lennox 10ACC-024-230-01 unit that has the fan running and the thermostat is working but no cool air is coming out. We have 2 units and this is the upstairs unit. Also, water is coming out from underneath the unit outside. The capacitor was replaced in this unit last year. What do you think is wrong? ]]> HVAC ask072804 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/lennox-c-isnt-cooling-16010/ Suggestions on how to repair http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/suggestions-how-repair-16009/ Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:49 GMT What would be the cheapest way to repair this problem with the garage? As you can tell the driveway is sloping and is not level causing a gap between the garage door and concrete. It's large enough for a small animal to get through. I'm deciding if I want to buy this property, and want to know this will not break the bank. Thanks.
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]]> General Home Improvement Discussion gatewood http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/suggestions-how-repair-16009/ Aggressive Deer http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f112/aggressive-deer-16008/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:53 GMT Any suggestion on dealing with an aggressive deer? Please keep in mind I can't shoot it.

It's attacking my dogs. My little 5lb rat terrier was kicked pretty hard last night. The deer won't run away till I come out there, but of course if it wanted to it could destroy me, so I'm looking for options.

I was thinking the pepper spray they use to stop dogs? ]]> Pest Control Austin http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f112/aggressive-deer-16008/ Garage door opener just barks at me! http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f9/garage-door-opener-just-barks-me-16007/ Tue, 21 May 2013 18:43:00 GMT So I went to open the garage door and when I pressed the button, the light just flashes 5 times and makes a noise like its trying to open the door but never does.

I thought I had the model# but all I have is the make. Its a liftmaster, I tried googling for 5 flashes liftmaster but didn't find anything.

Any Insight? Thanks ]]> Electrical and Wiring drewdin http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f9/garage-door-opener-just-barks-me-16007/