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Hi I’ve installed a subfloor in my basement. Essentially it’s DeltaFL with a layer of T&G OSB on top. I’ve seen instructions that I should Tapcon each sheet of OSB down. Why? The floor is not going to shift. And why would I want to drill holes through the DeltaFL. Just wondering. Thanks...

Hi When my wife pulled out the ice maker there was a bit of resistance. Looks like as she pulled the tray out she severed a wire. The fridge immediately shut off and won’t turn back on. There is power to the outlet. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help. Alex

Perhaps someone can explain what is happening and what the solution is. I happen to be running some wires for a speaker in my basement and I noticed that a 6“ warm/cold air plenum running along the back wall of my house had water dripping along it’s outside surfaces. The AC is on right now...

Hi I am trying to get one more year out of my aging air conditioner. The issue is that it periodically shuts off when it is very hot outside. If I take the electrical panel cover off and hit the reset button it’ll start up again and work for another half hour to hour when it will shut off...

Hi, the sun beats down on my backyard so I have been toying around the idea of building a pergola. That wouldn't normally be a problem but with my current home my kitchen pushes out into the backyard so the walls are not straight. Have a look at the attached file. My issue is what to do with...

Hi I have a home that is slightly below my neighbours on all three sides. My rear neighbours lawn is substantially higher than mine and sheds the water towards my backyard. Due to the make up of the backyard it’s difficult to grade the water away from my home. I was wondering if the following...

Hi My root cellar ceiling still has the original wood mold. Can I cut it out? The ceiling of the root cellar is the floor of my front step. Thanks Alex

Hi Need to get new all season tires for my 2007 XC90 with stock rims. Considering I have a set of winter tires. Cost not being a factor what do people suggest?

Help The swivel trap under my sink is winning the battle. It’s slowly leaking at the nut after use. I have taken the trap apart, cleaned everything and tightened it and it is still leaking. I have purchased a new nut and washer and replaced those two parts and it is still leaking. It does...

Hi I have a fruit cellar that is divided in two by an opening 60” by 85”. I want to put a 34” door in that opening. I know how to frame the door opening but my concern is that the opening is formed by cinder blocks. What would I cover the framed opening to the left and right of the door...