Recent content by EricK

I hear you on not wanting to break the pipe coming out of the wall. That's a tricky one. One thing you may consider is cutting it shorter so that you can raise your p-trap.

Hi, these are the steps I have taken to fix the same issue you have. Works almost every time. Assuming you do have two three-way switches here's what you can do if one switch needs to be in a particular position (on/off) in order for the other to work. Pull one switch from the wall. Then take...

Yes, I have come across this problem. You have a bit of an air gap between the acrylic wall and the finished wall, assuming it's finished of course. There is a product designed just for the situation. I've used it and it works well. Here's a link to it on Amazon... https://a.co/d/00hqEs6

The same people who go to England from America and bring an English to English translation

A quick thought... If you are worried about bending or twisting the copper pipe, you could unsolder the fitting. Looks like there's enough copper pipe to add a compression fitting angle stop.

Actually that was a very good video! Something went wrong and he showed you how to fix it. I have replaced several bathtub sprouts, I've never had the copper pipe come out with it. I say go for it, it's really not too difficult. Like the video says, check the bottom of your spout for a set...

I like the connectors that your fixture came with. I use them all the time. They should be a little smaller than a traditional wire nut. Easier to connect multiple wires also, then a traditional wire nut. You could cut the wires a little shorter, though I would not recommend that. I like your...

Sparky asks a good question. If you cannot figure it out I would recommend removing the faucet from the sink. Reconnect it under the sink directly to the valves and then turn it on. (You can direct the water into a bucket) Now you'll have a full view of the faucet and you can see where it's...

Fire guy has it right. I work as a handyman. This is a common issue. See the markings from your latch on the strike plate? They are a little low. Here's what happens. The door sags a little bit. Then the latch and the deadbolt hit the opening a little on the low side. I bet when you close your...

That's the story of everybody's home improvement life! :-) Sometimes for people like me, we got to try it three times

I once found a tricky leak for a customer. He said the shower leaks sometimes but not always. So I knew it wasn't the p-trap or the drain. The shower had a wand so we sprayed each of the three handles on the wall; hot, cold and diverter. As soon as we hit the diverter water started going...

Johnson paste wax. The drawers will fly across the room! (Soap work temporarily but will wear out sooner and will gather dirt)

Zinsser Bullseye 1 2 3 is my favorite primer. I'm surprised at how nicely it sprays. But for sap bleed through, Zin Bin is the best.

Zinsser Bin shellac primer is the best at sealing sap and preventing bleed through. I love the stuff.

Excellent point! I've had this issue when installing a new light fixture for a homeowner when they have an old switch. The switch needs to be updated and that solves the problem. Or, if you're able, put in a different bulb. Either approach may solve the OP'S problem