If you were simply replacing an old deadbolt, this would be a five-minute job. Instead, you have the added pleasure of drilling two large holes.
Mike Klimek
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Mike Klimek is a licensed contractor and owner of Las Vegas Handyman. Questions may be sent by email to handymanoflasvegas@msn.com. Or, mail to 4710 W. Dewey Drive, No. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89118. His web address is www.handymanoflasvegas.com.
This problem can be fixed in one of two ways: Either remove the plunger assembly to clean or replace it or buy a universal tub-drain stopper.
Placing the new outlet between the same two studs as the existing outlet will simplify the project.
You have a hinge problem on your fire door, which is required to have a self-closing mechanism. Although these doors are important, they can also be a pain.
Water spraying out at high pressure can leave a beautiful arc across the base of a house. But it’s probably not a look that most homeowners want to keep.
You’ll need to buy new doors and drawer fronts, apply a peel-and-stick wood veneer over the cabinets, and finish all the parts to match.
The toughest part of this job, aside from the physical demands of lifting and setting tile while on your knees, is the layout of the tile.
To some people, the rhythmic sound of water dripping is soothing. To others, it’s torture.
Is your house plagued by the frightening sound of banging pipes? It’s probably not evil spirits, but an easy-to-remedy issue known as water hammer.
Ask the Handyman: I’ve heard a lot about the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home. Would I be smart to install a carbon monoxide alarm?
There are many choices in wood flooring, including laminated, real wood and engineered products.
It’s a good idea to change the weatherstripping when you see daylight or, in my case, when you smell something foul.
Many people complain about the annoying “chirp” indicating a weak battery, but knowing the detector is completely broken is enough to keep anyone awake at night.
Gutters will catch the rainfall and divert it. I prefer vinyl gutters because they are durable and assemble by snapping the pieces together.
I suggest that you attempt this repair yourself only if the pipes are PVC. If your house isn’t too old, you probably have PVC or a plastic pipe.
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