http://www.houserepairtalk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.houserepairtalk.com http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/sink-doesnt-fit-8016/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:25:01 GMT I cut the hole in my counter top, and I placed the sink in the hole, and it sits high on the one side. I looked for something that is holding it up, and found nothing. Heck the part that is 'up' isn't even against the counter top. I'd guess that I have about 1/4 inch gap between the bottom of the rim, and the counter top. The counter top is a 4ft piece, I checked it with a level to see if it's true, and it is. The sink is porcelin. Anybody else encounter anything like this? Is it possible that the sink is not true? Is it going to be ok if I use a LOT of caulk under it, or should I just get another one? I did cut the sink template on the line, granted it may not be perfectly round, I may have strayed a little, but I am on the outside of the line all the way around. There is no way to fasten it underneath, this is top mount with silcone only. So what do I do?

Rodney ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Rodney R http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/sink-doesnt-fit-8016/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/buy-new-tub-acrylic-liner-8011/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:20 GMT Hi guys,
I am redoing my bathroom. I have to put in new floor tiles, new vanity, and probably paint and retile the walls. The problem is, I have a yellow bathtub with yellow tile on the shower walls. I want to make it white. Since I'm already redoing the floor, should I just take out the old tub and buy a brand new one for like $300? Or should I save the hassle and get an acrylic tub liner?? I think those will cost almost $1000 though. What do you guys think? Is it worth it to get the liner, or is it too hard to install a brand new tub? ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion DeuceBaseman http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/buy-new-tub-acrylic-liner-8011/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/shares-home-improvement-ideas-8006/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:28 GMT I love the all types of home improvements. Anyone here shares the Home Improvement Ideas. Thanks Regards, I love the all types of home improvements. Anyone here shares the Home Improvement Ideas. Thanks

Regards, ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Superpack http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/shares-home-improvement-ideas-8006/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/wall-anchor-troubles-7978/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:22:02 GMT first post ever!
Just moved into a home. Tried to hang towel bar with anchors and hit (didn't go through) air duct. How do I find where the duct starts and stops without destroying the wall?? Is there anything I can do to hang in this section of wall. THere is wallpaper up and don't want it destroyed.

thanks loads:help: ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion obxbound http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/wall-anchor-troubles-7978/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/green-building-7967/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:34:13 GMT Green building is all over the news, but have you implemented any green technologies or strategies (like recycling) into your home? Why or why not? What would it take to make you take on the work and/or upfront costs? Regards, Green building is all over the news, but have you implemented any green technologies or strategies (like recycling) into your home? Why or why not? What would it take to make you take on the work and/or upfront costs?

Regards, ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Superpack http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/green-building-7967/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/anyone-know-any-contracting-firms-companies-7952/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:36:24 GMT I'm moving to Tega Cay in this month and need to have an underground invisible dog fence installed on our property. Does anyone know any contracting firms or companies that do this in the area? Thank you.

Regards, ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Superpack http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/anyone-know-any-contracting-firms-companies-7952/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/high-deck-patio-problem-7934/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:50:21 GMT Does anybody know how high a deck or patio can be off ground to top of decking without a permit?or where can I find codes on line? Thank you Does anybody know how high a deck or patio can be off ground to top of decking without a permit?or where can I find codes on line?

Thank you ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Superpack http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/high-deck-patio-problem-7934/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/removing-trim-cans-recessed-lights-7927/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:15:42 GMT My house is five years old and the recessed lighting trim originally in the house has all yellowed (not UV stable I presume). It's made of some sort of plastic.

I want to replace the trim piece that covers the hole in the ceiling, but I don't want to replace the can inside because the new trim piece (which is metal and UL listed) has a smaller diameter so any interior can wouldn't be visible anyway.

My question -- is it safe to not replace the plastic trim can? The entire recessed light fixture is new (to code 5 years ago) and the walls of the fixture box that enclose the bulb at a good 4 inches from the bulb itself. I don't think the original plastic trim can was there for any safety reason because it was less than an inch away from the bulb and always subject to intense heat.

Thanks for any insights.

Mike
Seattle ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion mibrop http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/removing-trim-cans-recessed-lights-7927/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/new-hinges-old-cabinets-problem-7923/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:23:37 GMT I recently replaced my cabinet hinges with new Amerock inset face frame hinges. They are the same size and have the same screw configuration, but after installation, three of the doors swing open and make a squawking noise when I try to shut them. The doors are swinging clear of the frame, and a... I recently replaced my cabinet hinges with new Amerock inset face frame hinges. They are the same size and have the same screw configuration, but after installation, three of the doors swing open and make a squawking noise when I try to shut them. The doors are swinging clear of the frame, and a level shows they are even. The old cabinets were crappily put together, and the fault might be in the original screw hole placement, but if I can fix this without having to patch the old holes and redrilling, it would be great.
Thanks for any help you might be able to give!
Donna ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion dpedsea http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/new-hinges-old-cabinets-problem-7923/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/buried-underground-dog-house-7901/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:30:47 GMT compleat left field idea i got while i was digging out dirt for a pond.

while i was piling up the dirt for some reason i kinda wished i had stuck a dogloo i have under it. i'm thinking natural insulation.

in fact, i have two dogloos (got them cheap and was or still am considering having two dogs). i'm thinking it would be interesting to connect them to a larger common dome and make a mound of the whole thing.

the two things i'm wondering are, since dogloos come with a detachable base, i'm thinking i'd need to permanently seal the base to the top to prevent seepage into the dogloos. also i'd probaly need to be able to access the main dome somehow to clean it out or worst case senario, how dogs get sick and crawl into a space like that and die. not to mention how would i make the main dome.

so...? does it sound crazy? ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Philphine http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/buried-underground-dog-house-7901/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/cabinet-recommendations-7899/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:02 GMT We need to replace our kitchen cabinets before we sell our house. We live in an older neighborhood, built in the early 70's. I don't want to put too much into it before we move. Any recommendations on what cabinets would still look okay for selling a house, but not cost too much? Any idea how much I'd be spending for this? ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion maeslife http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/cabinet-recommendations-7899/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/killing-mold-7897/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:30 GMT Hello,

I've been living in my room for a year, and recently I've been having problems with mold on my walls. It's in two corners of my room, where sunlight doesn't reach. How do I kill it? How would a high-powered bulb work on it? I've been thinking that it might dry it out. Also, are there any other ways that don't require hiring a specialist that will cost me my month's expenses? How about chemical methods?
Thanks. ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion halp http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/killing-mold-7897/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/can-plaster-patched-spackle-7887/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:10:04 GMT If when removing paneling and or wallpaper, the plaster/lathe get dinged/gouged/etc can the plaster be patched with drywall spackle before being painted? Or is there something else that must be used? Thanks If when removing paneling and or wallpaper, the plaster/lathe get dinged/gouged/etc can the plaster be patched with drywall spackle before being painted? Or is there something else that must be used?

Thanks ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion Evil Scotsman http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/can-plaster-patched-spackle-7887/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/rubbish-removalist-vs-skip-bins-7883/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:12:37 GMT I've been performing renovations on my house in Melbourne, Australia and for some time hiring a 6 meter skip bin to get rid of the rubbish piling up and taking up space. With the skip bin option, I have to get a permit from the council to park it on the nature strip (nowhere else to put it) and the cost is higher for mixed rubbish.

A neighbour with a tight laneway entrance couldn't get a skip bin at all because of how his house was situated. He put me on to a Rubbish Removal company operating all over Melbourne, who was the same price as a bin, where two people rock up in a truck and load it up and take it away. I had all ready put the rubbish in a pile for them and it was all gone in half an hour. The way they got the various types of rubbish on their truck was amazing! Now as my renovation progresses and I accumulate a large pile of renovation waste that I need to get rid of, I call Robert's Rubbish Services and they take care of it. ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion dlopez http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/rubbish-removalist-vs-skip-bins-7883/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/should-i-install-door-seperate-my-basement-mid-level-save-heating-7872/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:06:22 GMT Any large benefits to adding a door to separate the middle floor of my 2 storey house and my basement? I never feel a draft from there and never really go down there except for laundry. Just looking for ways to insulate my house better! Any large benefits to adding a door to separate the middle floor of my 2 storey house and my basement? I never feel a draft from there and never really go down there except for laundry.

Just looking for ways to insulate my house better! ]]> General Home Improvement Discussion RyanV http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f45/should-i-install-door-seperate-my-basement-mid-level-save-heating-7872/