<![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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:32:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/ Popping tiles http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/popping-tiles-16147/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:07 GMT I have porcelin tile in my bathroom. Two of the tiles make a popping noise when you step on the top edge of them. They are laid in a diamond pattern and the two that pop are beside of each other. Suggestions? I have porcelin tile in my bathroom. Two of the tiles make a popping noise when you step on the top edge of them. They are laid in a diamond pattern and the two that pop are beside of each other. Suggestions? ]]> Flooring cb104 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/popping-tiles-16147/ Carrier HVAC - Fan not turning http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/carrier-hvac-fan-not-turning-16146/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:40:02 GMT Hi,
The fan on the outside unit, a Carrier 38EZA060310 Model, stopped turning yesterday. I took out the capacitor and got it tested and it was bad and replaced it. The unit worked fine for the afternoon while it was cooling the house. After it was off a while and came back on the fan wouldn't turn again. The compressor is coming on and we know the cap is good.
My guess is bad fan motor. Can you verify?

Thanks,

Rick ]]> HVAC rstokes28 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/carrier-hvac-fan-not-turning-16146/ Home improvement http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f108/home-improvement-16145/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:20:10 GMT I am planning to improve my home and buy some new furnitures for dining room and bedroom, is there anyone know where can i buy? Thanks! I am planning to improve my home and buy some new furnitures for dining room and bedroom, is there anyone know where can i buy? Thanks! ]]> Decorating and Design thetempo http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f108/home-improvement-16145/ Re attaching flagstone in walkway http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/re-attaching-flagstone-walkway-16144/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:45 GMT Hey folks, new to the site here and was looking for advice to re attach three pieces of flagstone that have come loose from my walkway . I have attached photos . I was thinking I would first chip out the old mortar . Second clean and wire brush and loose material or dirt away . Third apply a... Hey folks, new to the site here and was looking for advice to re attach three pieces of flagstone that have come loose from my walkway . I have attached photos . I was thinking I would first chip out the old mortar . Second clean and wire brush and loose material or dirt away . Third apply a concrete block adhesive and then lay the flagstone back down . 4 th finish up the joints with a mortar joint caulk . Can anyone else offer a different approach or some things to pay attention to ? Thanks
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]]> Bricks, Masonry and Concrete bards0985 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/re-attaching-flagstone-walkway-16144/ <![CDATA[What's that smell?]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/whats-smell-16143/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:25:11 GMT It's strange, really odd coincidence. Okay first i ordered some wallpaper off of ebay, it came from Germany. I also order some raw upholstry from a ebay seller in US. Both cost around $250usd. Then I check my mail box and i get two notices about 3 weeks later, they both arrived at the same time.
I go to pick them up and it's strange because they made a mistake both packages had the $43.23 duty owning. I pointed out how this would be unlikely that two packages would have the exact duty. So the reduced on down to $.01 because they system wouldn't let them otherwise.
Okay here is the weird part. I get the stuff home and start to check it out, but i notice that both the 80 sq feet of leather and the 'vinyl' wallpaper smell...the same! Like sort of playdo smell not very harsh, a sort of natural chemical smell. The wallpaper is suppose to be 'enviro-friendly' as i guess the upholstery dealer might claim as well. I'm a bit concerned since it will be somewhere to sit and exposed to the body.
Any idea of what the smell is or the chemical? It is a coincidence, it seems these two produces use the same chemicals....:2cents: ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Jungle http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/whats-smell-16143/ Fastening to vinyl siding http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f34/fastening-vinyl-siding-16142/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:20:03 GMT I am about to start residing,and we have a pipe attached to the house which contains the electrical wires from the pole in the yard,right now it is nailed to the wood siding and I will be putting vinyl on, how do I go about reattaching the pipe to the house? I am about to start residing,and we have a pipe attached to the house which contains the electrical wires from the pole in the yard,right now it is nailed to the wood siding and I will be putting vinyl on, how do I go about reattaching the pipe to the house? ]]> Roofing and Siding monzamadman http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f34/fastening-vinyl-siding-16142/ Stainless Steel Fridge http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f113/stainless-steel-fridge-16141/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:57:47 GMT I have a stainless steel fridge that I need to sell. It is only one year old and works perfectly. It has a door water and ice dispenser. It retails for 1400 but I'm looking for 750. Please contact me at 972-281-7449 if interested. I am in the Dallas area. ]]> Refrigerators Tee http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f113/stainless-steel-fridge-16141/ Floor Drain for AC Condensate Discharge http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f33/floor-drain-ac-condensate-discharge-16140/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:46:38 GMT I have a condensate discharge pipe from evaporator coils for my AC that runs to a floor drain (has a cover with small holes in it) in basement. Most of the water will go down the drain, but some will pool on top of the drain cover and get the surrounding floor wet. I have a structural wood floor in... I have a condensate discharge pipe from evaporator coils for my AC that runs to a floor drain (has a cover with small holes in it) in basement. Most of the water will go down the drain, but some will pool on top of the drain cover and get the surrounding floor wet. I have a structural wood floor in basement and would like to eliminate this problem. Can I cut more holes in drain cover so that the pipe (PVC pipe with an elbow on the end) can stick directly into the hole and eliminate the pooling water? Or are the better drain covers (one that is concave in middle) to eliminate this problem.
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]]> Windows and Doors tracyw http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/removing-shower-door-frame-nails-16139/ preparing yard for grass http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f103/preparing-yard-grass-16138/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:58:57 GMT I have killed all the weeds in the backyard and have cut the remains and now have like 2 inches of dried out weed stubble. Is the next step to rototiller it? Also the ground is dry and hard, will it be hard to use the tiller on it? Thanks! I have killed all the weeds in the backyard and have cut the remains and now have like 2 inches of dried out weed stubble. Is the next step to rototiller it? Also the ground is dry and hard, will it be hard to use the tiller on it?

Thanks! ]]> Garden and Lawncare Frank0 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f103/preparing-yard-grass-16138/ Stucco Job http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/stucco-job-16135/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:55:20 GMT I've posted a stucco question before and now I think I'm going to go forward and hire a stucco contractor. I've received several bids with prices that very substantially. Most of the bids state "chicken wire". The bid on the lower end states 1/2" cement coat with sheets of "fiberglass mesh" embedded with Acrylic stucco finish. So it looks like the difference is chicken wire vs fiberglass mesh. Does fiberglass mesh instead of chicken wire seem unusual? Is it as good? Is there something in the bids I should watch out for? I'm in Denver Colorado if that makes a difference due to temperatures. Thank you for your help. ]]> Bricks, Masonry and Concrete corbins http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/stucco-job-16135/ glue or thin set ? http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/glue-thin-set-16134/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:58 GMT Tile to plywood on the wall. I think construction glue is easier and just as good? Tile to plywood on the wall.

I think construction glue is easier and just as good? ]]> Bricks, Masonry and Concrete Jungle http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f17/glue-thin-set-16134/ Transistion problem http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/transistion-problem-16133/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:44:15 GMT How to finish this? I guess i have to cut another piece of cork or it will look strange. It should got right up to the door or under it?

btw, do you think i should change the door? it's for the bathroom, i was thinking a French door actually, it's very small and has no natural light.
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]]> Flooring Jungle http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f13/transistion-problem-16133/ New construction door in pole barn with ribbed aluminum siding http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/new-construction-door-pole-barn-ribbed-aluminum-siding-16132/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:06 GMT Hi guys,
The pole barn that came with our house, doesn't have a man door. The siding on the pole barn is ribbed aluminum with 1/2" vertical ribs. I purchased a 32x80 prehung door, have an exposed cavity of 36x90 on this inside, and am ready to frame and cut the siding.

My question is how do I properly seal this against the ribbed siding? My first thought (and what I'm leaning toward), is to remove the brick mold entirely and frame tight to the siding with the aluminum siding acting as the waterproofing layer. Then caulking/foaming whatever gap may be present between the siding and the frame.

Thoughts on this approach? ]]> Windows and Doors thegogetter222 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/new-construction-door-pole-barn-ribbed-aluminum-siding-16132/ My cat is a moron, again http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/my-cat-moron-again-16131/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:52:42 GMT I couldn't find anywhere else to post this but is this even remotely fixable for under 20 bucks? It doesn't have to be perfect. Can I like, buff it out? haha. I don't have high hopes, so any advice, even if it's over 20 bucks would be awesome, thanks!

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