We had a new brick chimney installed last June by a reputable local company. In the fall a small area at the base began to…
I recently bought a new shower head, so I applied plumber tape and installed it. I have a loud screeching sound as the water is…
I have a well. When water is turned on the pressures increases/decreases. It seems that the bladder is empty. I hear water entering it each…
What causes “shadowing” on house walls? I always chalked it up to soot from candles, but I recently had a realtor call me about a…
At Christmas dinner, my son placed a basket with hot rolls on the dark wood china cabinet. That evening, we found a white cloudy area…
When you run your dishwasher and water suddenly gushes out of that little chrome cylinder on your countertop, it’s alarming. But don’t panic—this is actually…
How do you make an old wood fireplace energy efficient and prevent heat-loss? Can you use a wood stove insert in the existing fireplace? I…
Question: We have an electric dryer and our issue is excessive drying time due to 100 feet of elbows and 4-inch vent ductwork. The contractor…
Question: I have 12-year-old Kolbe double-hung windows. One set of windows in a 2nd floor bedroom has had exterior condensation on the inside upper-half of…
In September I added blown cellulose to my attic. I then covered the cellulose with plywood in order to have a usable space for storage.…