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Hello, I wanted to identify what porch roof material is in the picture attached. I'd like to paint/seal it and get the best fit for the type of roof it is (hopefully identifiable from the pic) if anyone can ID it from the file. TIA

My Bosch Dishwasher gets an E:24 error immediately when its run. We've found the only way around this is to run the garbage disposal and hot water for a few minutes prior to starting the dishwasher. All the discharge tubes and piping are clear and there's no food buildup anywhere. I thought...

I've started a ceiling fan light install. I've done two successfully, but the third one does not power the bulb on (tried multiple bulbs). I attached the blue wire to the black, and the white to the white with wire nuts. The blue wire has a crimp connector that I am considering snipping off /...

I have to replace some radiator valves in my house - I was wondering if there was a part available to just purchase the 3/4" cap on top of the radiator pipe and the turn valve, or would I need the entire assembly? I have a picture attached below.

I have a ceiling fan controlled by a light switch which I believe is on Romex wiring. Is it possible to install additional lighting fixtures in the ceiling and "tie them in" to the existing switch and ceiling fan? ie, all the fan and additional lights would all be tied into the single on/off...

I was wondering if the Sears Craftsman Power Plus iii Garage Door Opener can have an infared sensor hooked up to it to reverse the door closing? I can't decipher it from the technical specs...also, would I need a particular brand or any vendor make will work?

I have a Majestic fireplace damper in my house that needs a new damper handle. I thought this would be a straight-forward find through Home Depot and Amazon. Can anyone point me to a specific damper handle? Thanks in advance!

Can a garage door opener have a reverse mechanism added after installation? Or would a new garage door opener be required? It's a Craftsman opener, I don't have the exact model with me, so I'm speaking looking for a general yes it can / no it can't.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on having a Filtrete water filter run to the cold water tap AND a refrigerator's ice maker...Filtrete doesn't have a part number to do this, but I'm open to alternative vendors for it, or if the recommendation is "don't" that is fine too. Thanks in...

I have a Gemini Intellicode garage door oil leaking water. It doesn't seem to do this if it's unplugged. I was wondering if anyone knows how/why this originates. Thanks in advance!

I am looking for recommendations on a condensator pump that would be best for a residential central air unit with 20' to the laundry basin. Thanks in advance!

I have a central air unit that has a clogged drain pipe. The pipe goes behind a lot of drywall and I want to replace that with a water pump that can pump the drain water out (in place of relying on copper piping) Does anyone have any recommendations on a pump that can accomplish this? Thanks...

Hello, I'm purchasing a house that has a lead pipe coming into the house from the water authority. I'd like to test this and wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations on a best testing kit to use. Thanks in advance!

I needed to put a remount the socket box to the wall after a cabinet was removed from the wall in the kitchen. I turned that outlet's circuit off but when I was screwing the bracket onto the wall, the screwdriver sparked (fairly big spark and the tip is blackened) Is this normal to hold...

I wanted to ask for your opinion on the best fit water softener for a residential home in Pittsburgh, PA. We know there is a hard water issue. This would be for a 60-gallon water heater (natural gas) supporting a shower, two sinks, and a dishwasher. Thanks in advance -

I wanted to ask for your opinion on the best fit water softener for a residential home in Pittsburgh, PA. We know there is a hard water issue. This would be for a 60-gallon water heater (natural gas) supporting a shower, two sinks, and a dishwasher. Thanks in advance -

I have a central air unit with a 1/2" pipe that receives the water run-off. This was blocked up in the drain pipe so that the water fills the pipe and overflows. I was curious if this is an algea build-up or what causes the block, and if there is a bleach or something I can add to the...

I am looking to spec a tankless water heater - Based on HomeDepot.com, I want to get something over 9 gallons per minute (based on an estimate of sometimes needing 4-7 gallons throughout the house. Where I am stumped is on the "minimum temperature rise" for a winter in Pittsburgh, PA. I'd...

I have a bathroom sized about 8' x 10'. I'd like to add a ceiling mounted light but had someone mention the humidity may be a fire/electrical hazard. I was wondering if this is accurate with steam / humidity, and if there was anything I could do to mitigate it, or get a particular type of...

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for ceiling lighting (we have a drop-tile ceiling, or wall-mount lighting, that would plug into a 15-amp outlet. There is one in the ceiling we would rather use than run wiring to the circuit panel. I've looked through lowes and home depot, but...