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Hopefully this is the correct forum for this but just looking for a little advice on how to approach recaulking where the my tub meet my tile. Mid August I had all the tile around my tub redone (ie remove all old tile and backer board and installed all new kerdi board and tile (tub remained and...

I’m sure this has been asked before and I search through the forum but I didn’t see what I was trying to look for. Nonetheless I believe I am having an issue with my ridge vent. I’ve noticed the 2nd floor of my townhouse seems noticeably hotter than the downstairs portion. After clearing away...

Oh where to begin with this tub replacement I had done. Today marks 3 months and it is still giving me headaches (feel free to read previous thread http://www.houserepairtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19951). After the job was complete I had to redo the drain (overflow and drain shoe) due to leaks...

I don't know much about electrical but just trying to find an answer on a question that I've been trying to research. Back story is I'm having my whirlpool tub replaced and the 2.1hp motor requires a 20amp gfci outlet for the pump. The wiring for the outlet was already ran prior to me moving in...

So over the last couple weeks I started to notice what I would call dimples (I'm sure there's a correct term for it) in the ceiling of my bedroom. At first I only noticed a couple but now I can see at least half a dozen (maybe because I'm paying closer attention now). Not sure what would cause...

New to home ownership and trying to learn to do things around the house myself to not only 1 save money but to help learn how to do things. One thing I've read is about water sediment in tanks and flushing them. How often should a tank be flushed? I have a hook up at the bottom of my tank and...

So discovered a new problem, sitting watching tv and I start to hear a drip. It's bee raining all day and figured it was just rain hitting the front screen door. After a few minutes I get curious and open the front door and see the metal threshold is all wet and I look up and I can see water...

Any good tips for grout cleaning? The grout in my bathroom is getting rather dark and id to clean it to get it more of its original color. I've bought some grout cleaner at Home Depot (Rejuvenate Tile and Grout Cleaner) but even after using as directed, it didn't nothing to the appearance did...

So just curious if this is a big issue or not. During last winter I noticed water in my basement in laundry room and when I say water I mean just a coating on the floor. I went on a search to discover where it was from and was almost positive the neighbors gutter and downspout was causing the...

Hey new home owner here so slowly learning so forgive me. Over the last month or so when I would do wash in the laundry room (same room the water heater is in) I could hear a loud rumbling/water flushing noise every once and a while when the washer is on. I did some research and tried flushing...

I just had a new patio door installed today and the door came primer white. May be a dumb question but should the door be cleaned and have 2 coats of paint applied or is the factory prime adequate?

Has anyone ever used expanding foam for tub support? I have a jacuzzi tub and the support is not great. It cracked once and I repaired the crack but looking to support it more. Would expanding foam be the best to spray under to help support any weak spots? If so, what type of expanding foam...

So the place I moved into needs new windows, the seals are all bad and you can feel a drafty breeze come through when it's slightly windy out. I've never gone the route of replacing windows and I was curious on people's opinion on who to use. Who to use meaning would it be a job you would trust...

Sorry if this is a newbie question or if it's been asked before, I've googled it but I prefer first hand info over what I read in an article. Basically when my doors are closed (front door and patio door) I can feel a draft coming through (door jamb at front door and door head at patio door). If...

Curious as to what this could possibly be. I have a gas furnace in my house (Carrier 70,000 BTU) which was installed August of last year along with a number of other items. I hear a ping noise randomly every 2-5 seconds or so coming from behind a bump out in the master bedroom. I assume this...

Hey everyone, my name is Mike. Just joined this forum to get a better overview of all type of home repairs. I recently just bought my first home and im pretty handy when it comes to cars (working on replacing all kinds of parts on cars) but figured id need to start researching and learning...