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Hi everyone :) I have an outdoor faucet that is not screwed onto the house. As I turn the tap on/off, the whole assembly rotates a bit, about 15 degrees. The piping in the house is PEX, so there is some flexibility. Is this a concern, and does it need fixing? Thanks a lot! Paul

Hi everyone. What material should I use to seal the joint between a dishwasher discharge hose and a connector? Will Contact Cement work? Heavy Duty Contact Cement Cheers, Paul

Hi everyone. Here is what happened at a townhouse: A T&P valve leaks on an older hot water tank. Replaced it with a new tank. Still leaks. Changed the T&P valve on the new tank. Still leaks. The leak is very slow - about a litre per week. Turned down the valve a bit at the tank's cold water...

Hi everyone. The subject property is a 15-year old townhouse. Gas hot water tank. No special features. The city water is not hard and pressure is normal. Is it worthwhile calling a plumber for a general inspection, and fix any issues waiting to happen, e.g. change toilet gaskets, etc.? Or...

Hi everyone. Some caulking and bare wood are exposed after removing a screen door. Could anyone tell me what is missing, and how to repair it? Should I apply some caulking on top of the existing line of caulking, so that the surface becomes flat? Or is it enough to just paint it? Thanks! Paul

Hi everyone. I understand that each time a pressure gauge is used on an AC, some freon escapes. Should I be worried about the reduction of freon level, if my AC is inspected once every 1-2 years? Cheers, Paul

Hi everyone. I have noticed that the kitchen counter has rotated away from the wall. As the picture shows, using the tiles as a reference, the right side is slightly behind the left side. What would have caused this? (My guess would be the heat and moisture from the dishwasher...) Is it...

Hi everyone. There is a piece of wood sitting on the wall below the patio door, next to the deck. It looks like most of the paint on it has come off. Do you recommend fixing it? If so, what should be the course of action? Just brush on some new paint? Cheers, Paul

Hi everyone. I have a Whirlpool Quiet Partner II dishwasher. Selecting cycles is fine, and the lights are on. But nothing happens when pressing Start. What could be the cause (e.g. a faulty door latch)? The dishwasher was bought more than 10 years ago, but was only used for about 6 years. Is...

Hi everyone. A window seal broke and there is some moisture inside. Does it cause any harm other than poorer insulation and fogged panes? Does it require fixing or can I just live with it? Cheers, Paul

Hi there. What is the cup-thing on the side of the furnace? It is full of water and overflows into a drain pipe. I think the flexible black pipe is from the AC. It drips water. Should it be placed into the cup as shown in the photo? What are the 2 white rigid pipes above the cup (not the...

Hi everyone. I have noticed some dirt in my window well. Does this mean something has nested there? Should I have it fixed? If so, how? Thanks so much! Paul

I have bought some fruit and vegetable seeds to plant in the backyard, in case we have food shortages, and also to give me something to do while staying home. Good idea? Is anyone doing the same? Cheers, Paul

Hi there. How often does everyone clean around the fridge and oven? I recently pulled the fridge out of its spot and checked around it, and found that the top had a a thick layer of dust, the bottom was full of food debris and coins, and the vent on the back side of the fridge was completely...

Hi everyone. There is a piece of wood missing under my deck which creates a gap. I have seen a rabbit and rats come out from it. There are also squirrels that frequent my deck. In the summer, I do use the backyard such as sitting on the lawn chair and pulling weeds. Do any of these critters...

As the snow melts, I have noticed ice dams forming. I believe it is due to splashes of the water coming from the down pipe. What damage (if any) should I be worried about? And would there be a good solution for a novice level home owner? e.g. will something like gutter foam filter help...

Hi there. I see a small amount of water streaming down the vinyl siding, by a window and a vent: Not sure if this is relevant, but the temperature is below freezing, and there is snow on the roof. Where could the water come from, and is it cause for concern? Thanks a lot. Paul

Hi there. When I try to close the shower door, it catches the floor. I think the problem is likely due to people repeatedly pushing down on the door handle when accessing the shower. Any advice on how to fix the issue? I have enclosed pictures showing the entire door assembly and the hinge. A...

Hi there. I have a light post on my front yard, similar to the one shown in the picture. The snow ejected by the snow blower sometimes inadvertently hits it and takes off the glass pane. Is there any guard or shield to prevent the pane from coming off? The snow blowing is contracted out to a...

Hi there. How should I fix these gaps? They seem too big for caulking and are pretty deep. My skill level: a bit handy but not a pro by any means. Is this the right product to use? https://retail.usa.sika.com/en/products/sealants/non-sag/sikaflexr-mortar-fix-0 Will it stick to the existing...