r/handyman

I am re-plumbing a previously deleted small kitchen. Prior owner had used the galvanized plumbing vent to route wiring to a loft bedroom in the late 1960’s.

The plumbers pulled all the wires and pulled all the breakers out and left them on the ground. Box had a two-space 30 amp, a 20 amp, and three fifteen amps. There are four wires, one of which is 10-2 with a ground. It goes up to old electric baseboard heating. Another goes to an in-roof attic vent fan my parents had put in. (I think some contractor screwed them and added it unnecessarily, as the space probably only needed a loved vent in the eave.

Anyway — I can’t see what use the 30 amp double breaker would be. I thought I’d find a Red/Black/White/Ground wire for it.

Is there a way to use that 30 amp for just a Back/White 120v setup? The front of the subpanel has “Loft Baseboard” written in on spaces 1 and 2. I really wish the plumbers had not pulled all the breakers out so I could use what was written. :/

Any advice would be appreciated. I live out of town and have not had an easy time getting an electrician. The one operation who would come quickly is a large dispatched business and is $$$. I did contract one job with them, for a 220v electric stove outlet and new 50a breaker in the main box. But I don’t want to spend that kind of money on a simple re-connect

I am trying to remove a shlage deadbolt but can't access the two Philips screws behind the deadbolt cylinder. There's nothing on the exterior when removing the lock faceplate. Any ideas how to access these?

I'd like to mount this into a fiberglass tub surround (should I even attempt?) and trying to figure out what anchor would be best, it's pretty heavy.

I bought this stainless steel screen for my window and I want to know the best way to put on the metallic frame without using screws or rivets. The screen is very light in weight. Is neutral silicone better than magnetic tape?

I bought a side table that's 11.8" deep, and I'd like to add a cable pass-through notch to the front edge of the flip-up lid (see photo), instead of only using the side opening. I want to cut a smooth half-circle opening so cords can pass through while the lid is closed. What's the best way to make that cut clean and smooth, and how can I finish the edges to match the rest?

Client doesn't like that the steps angle downwards and the top board is splitting, I don't like that's it's screwed into stucco with seemingly no ledger boards and sitting directly on concrete.

I was thinking about just replacing it with box style steps with composite shims for the bottom so I don't have to screw into stucco. Any thoughts?

I keep having customers that want these installed. I agree that they are attractive and the install is easy but I don't like that the flange that goes against the wall is held on with screws and sealed with silicone. Seems like a huge failure point that you're burying in a wall. I tried talking one customer out of it but they wanted it anyways so I said I can't warranty this. The one I installed was Castico but it seems like everyone is selling almost the same one under different names.

Other folks having these show up more? Any alternatives with a flange that molded on? I've seen Flexstone but they aren't as low profile and the surrounds are vinyl plastic, not composite.

I’ve been having issues with my dryer that was with the house my husband and I purchased last summer. I believe what is happening is the lint trap isn’t sitting properly, so lint balls up and collects inside the hosing and where it releases outside so none of our clothes dry in the 1hr 30 min cycle. We clean the lint trap every cycle, and we clean outside very often since I think that can be dangerous if it builds up.

I have tried replacing that whole lint trap white plastic part, including the part that is screwed on to the dryer. Same issue. My question is, do we cut our losses and just get a new dryer as I believe this one is quite old. Or is there something else I can try? I fix medical equipment for a living so I’m not afraid to try something if I get pointed in the right direction.

Thanks!

My dog got a little too bite-y. I heard wood filler and sanding it is the best option but I’d just like to hear other options.

Faceplate was flush with the drywall but I added the trim and felt like it needed to be in front of trim so I brought it forward. I’m second guessing myself.

Hello ,
What should I do fix wobble .. is it ok if I add similar self adhesive pad to other side do you think it will
Stop wobbling . Please advise .. also there are only
Two screws as you can see in picture is it good enough to hold fan .. please advise ..

I am about to move into a unit with a shared laundry.

There is 4 washing machines in the laundry and 2 sinks.

There are 5 units and I am the 5th unit moving in.

Any ideas how I can fit my washing machine in the unit?

I thought maybe I can put it where the small cabinet is (circled in red), but would the pump be strong enough to get water all the way over to the sink?

The circled tap is the only spare tap there is.

Anyone have an ideas?

Kind regards

Stumbled across this beauty of a situation tonight. Bottom floor of a 3 level coastal townhouse. The utility closet sits very close to directly below the laundry room. Any ideas where to start the investigation?