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DIY Home Repair Forum: Pest Control 03-25-2013, 04:38 PM
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Posted By JeremyB
Actually another question guys I have heard...

Actually another question guys

I have heard some people say to use dirty cat litter around the yard to keep mice away? does that work? I can see how it might if a mouse smells a predators urine...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Pest Control 03-25-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By JeremyB
mouse question

Hi Guys

I have a question about mice I have been wondering. Can a mouse climb on galvanized metal? as in the gutters and soffets? I have never seen a mouse around my house really but I was just...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-13-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By JeremyB
Thanks Neal Yeah it only feels warm up a few...

Thanks Neal

Yeah it only feels warm up a few inches on the cold water line when the hot water hasnt been used for a while. Thanks for clearing that up.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-13-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By JeremyB
water heater question

Hi Guys

I have a question about my water heater, there is nothing wrong with it and am not having any problems just a curious question.

You know how there are two lines at the heater ( one for...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Cheers Neal, I figured a couple bucks to try...

Cheers Neal,

I figured a couple bucks to try it out on a new switch was worth it. In the end it was :)
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
No Problem Fireguy I appreciate the explanation....

No Problem Fireguy I appreciate the explanation. Always good to keep learning but it was indeed a bad switch. Just paid a couple bucks at home depot and I was good to go.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
well that was the problem. Turned the power...

well that was the problem.

Turned the power off removed the old one, installed a new one and stuck a piece of electrical tape over top of the wiring terminals for piece of minds. Light turns on...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By JeremyB
but there is no harm in putting a piece of...

but there is no harm in putting a piece of electrical tape over the wire terminals? just to prevent something that may run against it?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By JeremyB
Wiring question

Hi Guys

Kind of a question that is related to my other problem but it might be a usefula standalone question

I thought the previous homeowner was using electrical tape to tape wires together...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Maybe I will pick up a new switch today and give...

Maybe I will pick up a new switch today and give that a go.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Turn the power off at the breaker first right?...

Turn the power off at the breaker first right? then,

take both screws off the side off the light switch and attach them to one scew? I though I had to keep white and black away from each...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Sorry Neal what do you mean? I had the...

Sorry Neal what do you mean?

I had the fixture cover off to the light and was checking with my volatge detector and was getting no beeps on the hot wire while I had the switch on. I also used the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-13-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Hi Guys I had the fixture down and there are...

Hi Guys

I had the fixture down and there are wire nuts attached firmly. I also used my voltage detector tool and it wasnt picking anything up at all? weird as everything was working yesterday....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-12-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By JeremyB
Bathroom light need relacing

Hi Guys

The wife went to tun on the light in the bathroom fixture and there was nothing. Tried changing bulbs and nothing. Know if the guy I bought the house from was up to his out wiring tricks...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-30-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By JeremyB
Hi Guys, The gas company was out today and...

Hi Guys,

The gas company was out today and he said there was a very small leak. He made the repairs came in the house to re-light the hot water heater and check things out and that was that. Im...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-29-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By JeremyB
Thanks JoeD, the gas company is coming out...

Thanks JoeD, the gas company is coming out tomorrow. The didn't seem to overly concerned on the phone. Is this a common problem? and I assume not a dangerous problem or they would have come out no...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-29-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By JeremyB
Yeah that's what im smelling is what they add to...

Yeah that's what im smelling is what they add to the gas. They said on the phone that it could be a small leak but as long as its outside and not inside the house, plus I only smell it when there is...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 01-29-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By JeremyB
Gas meter question??

Hi Guys

I was wondering is it normal to sometimes small gas outside around the meter when its running? I can sometimes get a whiff of gas when the furnace or water heater are running and I'm...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 07-14-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By JeremyB
Thanks Bridgeman I appreciate it. Yeah, I...

Thanks Bridgeman I appreciate it.

Yeah, I will caulk it to buy some time. Seeing that we haven't had any rain here in about a month and little forecasted for the coming weeks water wont be a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 07-14-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By JeremyB
Need help to a problem

Hi Fellas

I attached a picture that I hope you can have a look at and answer for me.

Notice the cement blocks that are under the window frame, there are 2 pieces the run the length of the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 07-02-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JeremyB
Cheers for the tips and video guys

Cheers for the tips and video guys
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-30-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JeremyB
Cheers Kok328, Went to the hardware store to...

Cheers Kok328,

Went to the hardware store to get the parts. I just have one last question for you guys. I will have to dothe soldering in a area that is somewhat close to a floor joist, how can I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-30-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JeremyB
Also Oldog, what are these sharkbites ball...

Also Oldog,

what are these sharkbites ball valves I see? I read that nothing has to be soldered? how do they work?

Jeremy
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-30-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JeremyB
Thats what I though oldog :)

Thats what I though oldog :)
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-30-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JeremyB
Cheers oldog new trick, would you have a...

Cheers oldog new trick,

would you have a link to what they look like
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