Should Apple Trees Be Planted With Leaves?
We bought 4 apple trees last year and planted them. One had leaves 3 didn’t. The one with the leaves survived but the other 3 died. I can’t tell you anything about the planting because my husband did it, but he did all 4 in about an hour. The 3 [...]
How Do I Replace A Submersible Water Pump & Install A New One That Is1/2 Horse, 8-10 Gpm For Home Use?
My Husband of 23 years died on Vererans Day (after being diagnoised with Lung Cancer) & I live alone. I am a 52 year widow & have no idea as to removal of old & installation of new, My finances are very tight & I can’t afford to have a professional do it. [...]
I Need To Put A Bigger Door In A 64′ Mobile Home. Currently The Door Is 28″ Wide. Best Way To Do It?
I also have other repairs that I need to to. But I don’t have a lot of cash to do it. The window seals are also dry rotted. I live in Oregon, lots of rain all winter long. So if there is anyone that can tell me how [...]
Home Loan Question?
My Grandmother wants to give my husband and I her home. We are more than willing to take her up on this offer but are a little confused on how to go about getting a loan to cover the repairs to the home. Would that classify as a Mortgage? Home Equity? And [...]
Cracks In Ceiling Of New Home In Desert?
I have a new home in Las Vegas Nevada, bought in Dec 2008, It now has 4 or 5 cracks in the ceiling all in the same room (great room) each is about 5 feet in length. I spoke to warrenty department and they advised taht I wait until closer to end of [...]
Do You Like The Gator Grip Instead Of A Socket Wrench?
I am going to need a socket wrench for some home repairs as well as for the car. A friend told me to just buy the gator-grip. He said it’s as good as a ratchet (socket wrench) and that I don’t have to buy individual sockets. Does anyone have [...]
What Kind Of Material For Gutters Is Best?
Aluminum or a Galvalume (not sure if I’m spelling this right)? And what’s the difference? My mom is telling me Aluminum is better because it’s lighter, and the gutter guy is saying the Galvalume(?) lasts longer (won’t rust out or break as easy) and is heavier.
I got stuck dealing with home repairs this summer while [...]
How Can I Remove Sections From An Interior Load Bearing Wall Without Damage To Adjacent Ceilings?
i want to remove an 8′ section of a 1st floor interior load bearing wall of a 2 story house with a concrete floor slab. how do I know if the floor slab will take the more concentrated loads from the wall next to the opening? any hints to support and remove the section [...]
How Do I Fix The Wiring To My Light Fixture?
The overhead light in my living room stopped working. I’ve tried all I can think of to fix it and would REALLY rather not have to call an electrician. I am fairly competant with home repairs and such, but I’m totally stumped.
So far I’ve tried changing the light fixture and changing [...]
In Roofing, What Is “lath” And What Is “sheathing”? My Roofer Says Lath Repair Will Be Billed Extra.
When we bought our old home, our home inspector said that we needed a new roof. It has two layers of shingles nailed into cedar wood (not cedar shingles). He said they used to use cedar in the old days, but no roofer would reuse the cedar. So the whole roof repair [...]
