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Why is my carpet lifting up?

Why is my carpet lifting up? Carpet buckling may occur as a result of poor installation of the carpet. If the installer has not stretched the carpet tightly enough, it may loosen slightly, which could cause it to ripple. Ideally, carpet should be stretched during the installation using a power stretcher, which will reduce the chances of buckling. How much does it cost to have carpet stretched? Carpet stretching costs about $60 per hour, or around $0.30 per square foot. You may need carpet stretching if you notice the following: Wrinkling. Bubbling. Is it OK to replace loose carpet on...

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Can a wobbling ceiling fan fall?

Can a wobbling ceiling fan fall? Wobbling will not cause the fan to fall, and there have been no such reports. Wobbling can, however, cause light fixture covers or shades to loosen and potentially fall. These items should be securely attached, with all screws tightly set in place. What does it mean when a fan moves on its own? Could be a current of air rising up and causing the fan blades to move. If you have reached up and stopped the blades from moving when it does this and the motor in the fan isn't running, it's just picking...

Lifehacks

What is referred as building drain?

What is referred as building drain? Building drain—Part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil, waste, or other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building (house) and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 3 feet outside the building wall. Who is responsible for leaking pipe? Many property owners are unaware that they own the pipes—called private service lines or laterals—that bring water into their homes and carry wastewater away. If service pipelines clog, leak or break, it is the property owner's responsibility to contact a plumber and pay for repairs. Why...

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How much does underlayment for vinyl flooring cost?

How much does underlayment for vinyl flooring cost? LVT, LVP or linoleum tile average cost ($5 per square foot): $2,500 for 500 square feet. Solvent - to remove old adhesive: $15. Cleaner: $20/gallon. Underlayment: $27/roll for 500 square feet. Can you use carpet underlay for vinyl flooring? Nonetheless, the great question is, can you use carpet underlay under vinyl flooring? As carpet underlays are generally thicker than what is needed, reaching up to 10 mm in thickness, it would not be advisable to install vinyl over it. Having this thick underlay under the vinyl will make the flooring unstable. What...

Q&A

Is granite is good for flooring?

Is granite is good for flooring? Granite is the more expensive of the two because its a natural stone. Since granite is so heavy, it often needs a subflooring for support. Water-resistant tiles are the perfect kitchen flooring option! Granite stands the test of time even after heavy use. Is tiles better than granite? Granite Floor Tiles and countertops are extremely resistant to knife scratches, Heat, and acid erosion....Granite VS ceramic Tiles.GraniteCeramic TilesCeramic tile can be installed by a do-it-yourself.Granite cost more expensive to install than ceramic tiles because installing it is more difficult How big are 12x12 granite floor...

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Can you put one layer of shingles over another?

Can you put one layer of shingles over another? The answer is yes, you can lay new roof shingles over old ones. You can't do it with wood or slate, for example, and you should never mix materials, such as laying asphalt shingles over cedar shakes. Also, the old roofing has to be in pretty good condition. What's the best way to lay shingles on a roof? Bring the ridge edges together with a ridge-capping layer. You can either use special shingles called ridge shingles or cut a number of regular shingles into 3 tabbed, equal pieces and bend each...

Miscellaneous

When should I replace my Firex smoke detector?

When should I replace my Firex smoke detector? Pros recommend changing hard-wired smoke alarms after 10 years. Dear Michael: Your alarms are overdue for replacement, according to the National Fire Protection Association, which recommends that you replace a detector when it's 10 years old. How to upgrade FIREX 120-538b AC smoke alarm? Firex 120-538B AC Smoke Alarm with Battery Back-up and False Alarm Control. When ordering this, we will upgrade to a current model, a plug-n-play unit. You only need to change the mounting bracket. You should replace ALL your old Firex alarms with new units to maintain communication between...

Tips

How do you update old ceiling lights?

How do you update old ceiling lights? How to Update Light Fixture Shades – the Right Way!Step 1: Remove the Bulb and Old Light Fixture Shade. Turn off the light and unscrew the light bulb. Step 2: Spray Paint the “Hardware” Step 3: Paint the Threaded Sockets of Your Light Fixture. Step 4: Light Fixture Makeover Assembly. How do I cover my ugly ceiling light? 3 Easy Renters Fixes for Ugly Ceiling LightsA Scarf! Use tacks or small nails to hang a decorative scarf or square of fabric over the light fixture, letting a soft colored light shine through your...

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Is 30 year old house too old?

Is 30 year old house too old? Anything 30 years or older definitely qualifies as an older home, in which some of the following problems may materialize, but clearly there is no magic number. Homes age slowly, and most of the potential problems noted in this story gradually accrue. Are houses built in 1930s good? In the main, a 1930s home is an excellent property type to live in. They are spacious compared to most other homes built in the Victorian era and post Second World War. Not only are they internally large, but many have much better sized gardens...

Guidelines

What is growing in my yard?

What is growing in my yard? What is growing in my yard?The Dandelion. Dandelions have green leaves that are edged with 'teeth' that grow mostly flat to the ground. Crabgrass. This weed germinates in the spring and will show up in summer in the bare areas of your lawn or in dry spots. White Clover. Creeping Charlie. Should I pull weeds from new grass? keep the soil consistently damp all summer to encourage the establishment of the new grass. Then around mid to late August, use a broad-leaf weed-killer for lawns to knock back the weeds. Or if you're tenacious...