Home Repairs: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Zinsco Circuit Breaker Removal I bought a replacement breaker for a Zinsco panel. I have never removed a Zinsco breaker before. Is there a s...

Whirlpool Flamelock water heater, thermocouple replaced and pilot not lighting I purchased my 60 gallon gas whirlpool flamelock in 2005. I ...

What's a great stain and finish for Tiger Oak? Hi, My wife and I have recently become very interested in antique furniture and purchased...

Vista 15P, Ademco 6150RF, 6160 programming Hey Guys! I recently purchased an Ademco Vista-15P with a couple of wireless doors/windows contac...

trying to build a cedar fence and avoid problems After reading some of the previous posts I'm realizing how easy it is to mess up when y...

Tool-Shop Brand Tools: Any Good? Hello All, I was looking at getting my father-in-law a compound miter saw. He currently has an off-brand ...

Tape/Adhesive for area rugs I have red oak floor throughout my house. We also have rugs we put in certain places. In some of the high traf...

Stain not gone after applying stripper I'm in the process of refinishing my kitchen cabinets. Currently: golden oak look. I applied extr...

Shower valve depth in wall - rough in / other questions I got a moen shower stall kit. It's got a head, handle, trim and valve. the in...

Sealant for stucco exterior I am interested in sealing the stucco exterior of my home which currently approximately 80 years old and is poro...

Rheem flame sensor I have a Rheem Criterion II, Plus 2 furnace. It is barely a year old. The flame sensor needs to be cleaned every few days...

Removing Vinyl Sash Window On Double Hung Window Do you remove the top sash on a vinyl double hung window? I some scum on the inside of the ...

Quikrete Walkmaker? I searched, found nothing... has anyone used one of these? I'm thinking of replacing my stepping stone walkway with ...