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How to buy a house after a fire?

How to buy a house after a fire? Buying a house renovated after a fire can be a smart investment. Start by finding out as much as possible about the fire. How long ago did it occur? How much of the property was affected? Have there been any repairs? Arrange for a home inspection professional to examine the property. What happens to your plumbing when your house catches on fire? Hidden Plumbing Damage Extreme heat generated during a home fire can damage soldering on copper plumbing and melt PVC pipes. These hidden problems show up as damp spots, stains and...

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How do I get the last few inches of water out of my pool?

How do I get the last few inches of water out of my pool? To do so, you can:Use a wet vacuum to suck the stagnant water.Sweep the liquid into the drain.Remove the pool liner and flip it over somewhere your property to get rid of extra water. Why did my pool lose water overnight? If your pool lost water overnight and it is more than the quarter-inch due to evaporation, you probably have a leak. Evaporation accounts for a minor amount of water lost each day. Losing a half-inch or move overnight indicates a problem. A more significant water...

Tips

How do you fill a hollow core door?

How do you fill a hollow core door? Fill a hollow core door with insulation foam Make small holes on the edges of the door. Start from a low point on the door and let the foam expand and solidify. Keep progressing to the top of the door, spraying foam every 12 inches. Plug the holes using tape so the foam doesn't release outward. Can you soundproof a hollow core door? So, can you soundproof a hollow door? It's entirely possible to reduce the amount of noise coming through a hollow door through a combination of different methods, including adding...

Miscellaneous

Why do my hydrangeas look dry?

Why do my hydrangeas look dry? Hydrangeas are flowering shrubs that require moist, well-drained soil in order to thrive. When hydrangea leaves are dry and curling, the most likely cause is drought or insufficient watering. What to do when hydrangeas dry up? If your Hydrangea flowers dry out they will turn brown. Similarly, if the plants are growing in full or afternoon sun they will fade rapidly. Be sure to keep your shrubs deeply watered during hot weather. A layer of mulch around the plants will help keep the soil moist. How long do dried hydrangeas last? Remove them after...

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Where are the outlets in the kitchen that are not working?

Where are the outlets in the kitchen that are not working? The outlets that stopped working are located in our kitchen. This problem is only happening on one wall not the complete room. The dining room and kitchen are side by side and separated by a wall with the outlets that are not working. The outlets on the dining room side wall are still working. Is it normal for an electrical outlet to stop working? Written by Hubert Miles in Electrical. It can be frustrating when an electrical outlet or multiple electrical outlets suddenly stop working in your home. While...

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How does an Amana furnace work?

How does an Amana furnace work? Here is the simple version: Burning propane or natural gas generates heat in the furnace's burner. The heat produced passes through a heat exchanger, making it hot. Air from the home's ductwork is blown over the heat exchanger, warming the air. How does a forced air heater work? A forced-air heating system pulls colder air into the ductwork and pushes it to the furnace. It heats this cold air, sends it through different ductwork and distributes it through air vents into various rooms throughout the home. If you don't want to heat a certain...

Q&A

Do outlets randomly stop working?

Do outlets randomly stop working? Although it isn't common, an outlet can burn out or otherwise go bad and quit functioning. If you've followed the previous steps without success, you might want to consider replacing the outlet. Once again, if you intend to do it yourself, make sure the breaker switch that powers the outlet is in the OFF position. What to do when the outlets on one wall does not work? If your wall outlet hasn't ever worked properly, it's possible that the person who installed it failed to connect the wires properly. Turning off the power, pulling the...

Lifehacks

What are the most common problems with my TV?

What are the most common problems with my TV? TV Problems – Here Are Nine of the Most Common and How To Fix Them. 1. TV shows a blue, green, or black screen. Your television is not getting a signal. Make sure that your cable or satellite box (or other device) is powered on and that the TV is set to the correct input – press Input, Source or TV/Video on your remote control. What to do if your TV is not working? The first step is to locate if the problem is in the TV or the router. If...

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How do you get a trapped sink plug out?

How do you get a trapped sink plug out? Hi. Put on a rubber glove. Push down with thumb and two fingers and twist anti clock wise. This will unscrew the plug which in turn raises it enough to pop out. How do I fix my sink stopper? Follow these steps to fix a sink stopper and reassemble under-sink components.Step 1: Insert the Stopper. Insert the stopper into the drain. Step 2: Adjust the Hardware. Tighten the retaining nut just enough so the stopper rod doesn't slide down. Step 3: Test for a Good Seal. The pop-up stopper should hold...

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What causes a bolt to lose its clamp force?

What causes a bolt to lose its clamp force? These repeated movements work against the friction between the bolt and joint threads that is holding the joint together. Eventually, vibration will cause the bolt to “unwind” from the mating threads and the joint to lose its clamp force. What kind of clamp do I need to connect expansion pipe? A closer look at copper crimp, stainless steel clamp, push-to-connect and cold expansion with reinforcing rings. To make an expansion connection, the installer expands the pipe and ring before inserting a larger ID fitting. Interested in Residential Plumbing? What happens if...