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Trying to use a multimeter to test why my electric water heater isn't working. It's just not producing any hot water. I think I am either doing something wrong with my multimeter or I need a new multimeter. I took photos of the multimeter and how I have it setup. The black lead in the COM port...

If anyone here doesn't mind answering a few questions, I'll just list them below. I greatly appreciate any help since this is the first time I've done a shower pan and just want to do it right. I've attached some photos, but basically I am redoing my shower and have already removed the old...

Hi, my parents need help with their washer. It is an older Kenmore Washer. The model number is 11026912690. They told me that it would take forever to fill up with water, but that sometimes it would work normally. I looked up some stuff online and decided I would try cleaning the inlet valve...

Hey guys, replacing some old frost proof sillcocks simply because they are leaking/are hard to find replacement parts for/and have their handles rusted on. Basically felt it would be easier and take me less time to just replace them. I replaced 2 out of 3 of them already, the last one is...

Hey guys, just a basic DIY guy here. Have a couple of questions about these two furnaces at my parents' place. The furnaces are gas furnaces, but can people identify what the lines are in the photos I've attached? I'm trying to figure out what each line is and what it carries. There are a...

Hi, I recently took off my tub spout from my bathtub/shower unit and was in the process of reinstalling it. Anyways, the tub spout is secured to the copper/brass pipe (i don't know what kind of pipe it is) that comes out of the wall with a circular metal holder (don't know the name of this part)...

I'm so indecisive, so I figured I'd ask around to see what others thought. I'm currently in the process of tiling my tub surround and can't decide what tile layout I want in the back of my shower niches. I'm going to be using the same tile that is used to tile the rest of the surround, but I'm...

Hi guys, I'm about to tile my bathtub surround and have some questions regarding moisture barriers. I already have the 1/2 durock cement board and 6 mil plastic sheeting. Before I put up the plastic sheeting on the studs, I wanted to double check to see what people thought was a better moisture...

Hey guys, I just have a couple of basic plumbing questions and was wondering if anyone could help me out. I'll post pictures below to show you what I mean. 1) First, I have recently installed a tub and wanted to check the new plumbing I installed for any leaks. So I went under my home (it's...

Hi guys, I have a condo that is built on a slab and am currently installing the plumbing to a new tub. There is no access to my p trap once a tub is in place due to the house being on a slab. Below the slab is about 13 feet of open space, so the p-trap will just be exposed to the air that is...

Hey guys, I kind of have a unique question. I recently undertook installing a new tub in my home. It is a lot of work and have ran into some minor issues. I have one more issue to deal with now though... I had called the manufacturer of the tub I am going to install to ask them weight...

Hey guys, I just got this steel tub from Lowes. Here is a link to it: Shop Briggs 60" x 30" Pendant White Rectangular Skirted Tub at Lowes.com I had removed my old tub without damaging the old drain and overflow. It looks like the previous installer cemented the drain and overflow into...

Hi, very basic question here. My bathroom sink stopper needs some repair. The part beneath the sink (sorry, don't know the terminology) is the part that needs repair. I have links to the pictures below to show you what I mean: ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting...

Hi, I've never fixed a TV before, but our old 25 inch Panasonic tube TV broke down on me. The audio works fine, but the video does not. The video is basically a thin white line that runs horizontal across the middle of the screen. Normally I would just trash the TV and throw it out, but I...

Hi guys, I'm helping my mom fix her ice maker in her fridge. It just stopped making ice. It is for a kitchenaid fridge. The model number is: KSRG25FKWH01 It was made in 2001. The thing is, if I fill the tray up with water, it will freeze the ice, and the ice won't come out. If I wait a few...

Got a microwave that won't heat food anymore. On top of that, it smokes and it smells like burnt plastic if I turn it on for more than 20 seconds. What's wrong?

Ok, I have gotten a bolt stuck in an annoying place and the head of it straight ripped off in my socket wrench (I put too much torque on it). Anyways, so I got a bolt stuck without a head to it. I resorted to drilling it out completely but I have run into problems. I heard that cobalt...