Recent content by 1victorianfarmhouse

I have an older Rheem gas hot water tank that has been operating fine for a dozen or more years. It just started leaking from a hex fitting on the top, NOT on the side. I pulled the levers that allow me to isolate the the hot water heater if need be. I shut it off, brrr, cold shower time...

In my old house (1894), a previous owner had a full bathroom installed in the basement decades ago. Sink, toilet were gone. When I bought the house, my plan was to make the bathroom functional again, Sink drain is capped off, so nothing could get in or out. Toilet drain was open, with just a...

I have a toilet in the basement of my house that goes into a drain in the concrete floor. The toilet is not installed. The drain is over flowing a little bit with the plug in place as the picture shows. I recall it used to not be overflowing even with no plug in place. Is there some type of...

Thanks, Redneck! I've actually been on HRT for several years, but this is the first time I've ever posted anything in this forum. I've gotten a LOT of great info and advice on other issues from HRT. This morning a work table showed up on Craigslist for free not far from me. I forget the...

Thanks for the comments and the link to the awesome site! The reason I asked about the legs or support frame is because as I looked over the underside of the bench I didn't see any drill/screw holes or anything that looked like a frame or supports had ever been attached. I have another...

I rescued the workbench top in the photos from an alley in Chicago after seeing it on Craigslist for free. I scrubbed it down with soapy water and hosed it off before the weather got cold. It is now on top of another workbench in my dry basement. There were no legs or supports with it. It is...

Thanks, Steve. I already have two microwaves in the house. Sadly, they are far too small to cook a turkey or roast in. Or a full size pizza. I too am amazed at the prices they are charging for a new oven that doesn't seem as well made as the older ones. That is why I would rather try to...

Ahh, for the love of a microwave....it's been a long time since I tried to do anything else on this oven. Recently, I got to talking with a retired appliance guy about how I had an oven that wouldn't heat up like it's supposed to. He asked if I had replaced the igniter and I told him it still...

I put a grit additive in the paint for my outside porch floor. The porch gets rain on it from the wind when it rains, and it does get slippery when wet. The grit gives much better traction. Only problem is, the grit tends to let some dust/dirt accumulate around it, so the porch floor looks...

Thanks for the replies! I'm trying to break in a new computer, and having fun figuring out all my passwords and usernames, LOL. I've dealt with HVAC guys in the past, and they all want to sell a new furnace for big bucks. Trying to find a guy who can actually troubleshoot anything is...

Sparky, thanks for the great reply! It's a gas furnace. I've heard that some parts may be tough to get, but not sure just which they might be yet. I am always tempted to try and repair things unless buying a new one makes sense both financially and operationally. You make a very good point...

Last spring I was having issue with the main furnace (Luxaire) in my house not working reliably. It's older, I think it dates to 1996. Mainly, it wasn't coming on regularly. it might be a gas valve or pressure switch and that problem may be the main issue, or there may be others. From...

Okay, so here's what I'm trying to do. I am adding interior shelving around the perimeter of my 1950's garage. It's unfinished and there is no drywall, but otherwise a lot like the attached picture. It will be used to store light duty stuff; spare tires and heavier items will not be stored on...

Just curious of anyone on here knows of any reputable gas valve suppy houses that sell to individuals via internet? Thanks! Vince

DF, thanks for the response. I messed around with the furnace last night and wasn't able to get it running. Figured it had to be the gas valve, nothing else would be causing that problem. Any comments on where to source a replacement valve are appreciated. I'll check the big box stores...