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Install New Garbage Disposal Aug. 22, 2024
Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy... Read More
Keep Your Septic System Working Well Aug. 03, 2023
Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage ... Read More
Can a Homebuyer That Waived a Home Inspection Sue? Jun. 20, 2023
Dear Monty: We lived in our first home for about three years and sold it almost two years ago. We ha... Read More
Steps to Solder Copper Pipe Fittings Yourself Oct. 27, 2022
Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe ... Read More
When the Toilet Runs, Catch It May. 10, 2022
As I was writing on my laptop in the living room, I soon became aware of a constant swooshing sound ... Read More
Make a Temporary Repair to a Leaking Sink Drain Mar. 03, 2022
Dear James: I noticed a damp spot from an extremely slow leak under my kitchen sink. I cannot afford... Read More
Repair Shower Stall Membrane To Repair Leak Dec. 16, 2021
Dear James: A dark spot is forming on the ceiling below my master bathroom with a tile floor. My new... Read More
How To Install a New Bathroom on a Concrete Slab or in a Basement Mar. 04, 2021
Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to stil... Read More
Lower-Cost Plastic Plumbing Is Easy To Use Nov. 26, 2020
Dear James: My brother is the contractor/builder of our new house. He will let us do some of the wor... Read More
Lower-Cost Plastic Plumbing Is Easy To Use Oct. 15, 2020
Dear James: I have never had much luck with solder copper plumbing, so I would prefer to use plastic... Read More
Protect Yourself By Making Disclosures Feb. 04, 2020
When it comes to disclosures, it's hard to know how far to go. I recommend you disclose when in doub... Read More
Plan Your Bathroom Remodeling in the Proper Sequence Nov. 07, 2019
Dear James: We are planning a do-it-yourself project to add another bathroom for the children. What ... Read More
Replace Your Old Garbage Disposer Oct. 17, 2019
Dear James: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is in... Read More
Stop Water Bang Noise in Your Plumbing Nov. 03, 2016
Dear James: Whenever I shut the water off quickly, there is a banging sound. I am building a new hou... Read More
