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Mudroom Storage Bench made from Kitchen Cabinets

I made this Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware style shoe storage bench for our mudroom out of salvage legs, kitchen cabinets and some additional lumber. Plus, two shelf brackets added ...»

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Home Maintenance & Repairs: I have a gas water heater that the flame starts out burning fine for about 1 minute then it waivers and drops down.

Commented on Jun 05, 2012
Thank you Plumber26 it is a newer heater and the blocked intake.

Home Maintenance & Repairs: How can I remove a mirror that is glued to the sheet rock?

Kelly F on May 29, 2012

Score tightly around the mirror with a sharp utility knife- press lightly - just enough force ...»
to cut through the paper and not all the way through the wall board- then pry up the mirror. If you are going to replace the mirror - get a bigger one to cover the mess. :)

Electrical & Lighting: I have 7 can lights and 3 to 4 of them flicker and burn out faster then the others

I have checked the heat and all 7 are about the same. All 7 lights work off one switch. I checked for a loose connection at the switch

Brighten Electric, Inc. on Apr 08, 2012

It is most likely the socket, if just certain fixtures are burning out bulbs faster. If the ...»
connection to the socket is loose, more heat will generate at the bulb causing the bulb to overheat and have a shorter life span. Replace the sockets.
They may also be right about the heat sensor. If the fixtures turn completely off and come back on after a few seconds the heat sensors are tripping, but if bulbs just flicker it most likely is the sockets.
If you still use incandescent, 130volt lamps will last a lot longer. The down side is they don't burn as bright, but they are still worth the loss of light. A dimmer that slowly comes on and off will also make the incandescent bulbs last a lot longer.
www.brightenelectric.net

Painting: Sure I prime plastic window gride before I paint it? Or is painting it with a plastic panit be ok.

Commented on Dec 01, 2011
Thanks big help

Bathroom: Has anyone ever sprayed foam around a tub ?

Commented on Nov 26, 2011
Woodbridge Environmental You have been very helpful. Would you know anything about putting ...»
spray insulation on plywood to floor joist to deaden noise from above?

I am looking for a handyman in the Acworth area to replace about 8-10 shingles (only) on my ranch style home.

Please provide cost estimate.

Commented on Oct 28, 2011
This whole blog is why I would never try to help anyone in a forum like this. Too many ...»
negatives and no help for the person needing help, as by Robin's last comment

the pipes in our home shake and rattle when the shower is on

Commented on Oct 28, 2011
Is it just the shower or other fixtures?

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