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  1. T

    Can I fix this?

    Good Afternoon, I am not sure if I would be able to repair this but can I have any advice on what to do to fix it or is it not possible? I am on a tight budget thank you all for helping!
  2. Isildursheir

    Kenmore elctric oven; fried relay board

    I recently came upon a Kenmore Elite electric oven Model no. 790.96633702 that was free, the bake element wasn't working. The oven would heat up eventually to around 250° but would take nearly an hour to do so. I dug around and found that the relay board and one of the connectors on it had...
  3. G

    Joist repair help

    I’m looking to get some advice with sistering some deck joists. Usually I know you don’t want to sister mid span, however where the joists have hit the header are almost completely rotten out ( just end rot for about 1 foot ) the other supported side is in great shape however there is no...
  4. J

    How to open this light fixture to replace the bulb

    See pictures. Bathroom fixture next to the mirror. I'm not sure how to open the cover to replace the bulb. Any suggestion is much appreciated!
  5. T

    New to siding - rotten wood siding, how to fix

    Hello everybody We've got some vertical oriented wood siding on our house that has started to rot away. 1. Can anybody tell me what kind of siding this is? It seems like some kind of pressed/formed wood imitation 2.Wife's worried about black mold. Do I/ how do I check for that? 3. What's the...
  6. A

    Central air repair question

    My central air unit outside won't run, but the fan inside the condo runs. I'm having an HVAC tech out tomorrow. They charge $105 hour + $69 trip charge. Is this a fair price? Assuming they actually figure out why it's not running and can fix it within the hour?
  7. MTDIYer

    Re-glueing Loose Countertop Trim - Best Glue, and tips or tricks?

    Hello, As a person who has screwed up a few home repair projects, I like to check for advice before attempting projects that look simple. Some of the Formica trim on our counter tops has come off and some is loose. It is mostly the trim on the edge, like that shown in the picture. Please...
  8. MrsStark

    Needing advice on how to tackle drywall repairs

    Hello Everyone!! I apologize in advance if I'm posting this in the wrong forum, or if some parts of my post belong elsewhere. I'm VERY NEW to understanding the lingo of home remodeling, so I've tried to point out my areas of concern as easily as possible, without making a fool of myself haha...
  9. M

    Help! How to repair this wall? -Don’t know what it’s made of...

    Hello, Let me start off by saying - I am a first time home owner who is trying to figure things out as I go... At first I thought repairing these walls in my closets would be a fairly "easy" task... But now I'm second guessing myself. Coming here to get some tips. I'd love to do this repair...
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