How to Handle Rodent Problems Without Traps or Poison?
I've been hearing some scratching sounds in the attic, and I'm pretty sure there are rodents sneaking around. I'm hesitant to use traps or poison because we have…
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Best Foam for Sealing Gaps Around Baseboard Heaters?
I've been dealing with some unwelcome guests in my home, likely mice, and it's driving me crazy! I can hear them scratching at the walls, and my small…
Looking for a Smoke Detector with 3.5 Inch Mounting Holes
Hi everyone! I need some help finding a smoke detector that has mounting holes exactly 3.5 inches apart. My ceiling has holes sized that way, and I'm struggling…
How to Keep a Chest of Drawers from Tipping Over?
I'm looking for some advice on how to prevent a chest of drawers from tipping over when all the drawers are pulled out. While I know attaching it…
Why Does My Gas Dryer Smell Like Gas When I Use It?
I just moved into a new home and noticed a faint gas smell when I first opened the gas dryer. I called the gas company to check for…
Can I Replace My Hardwired Smoke Detectors with a Different Brand?
I'm looking to upgrade my home's hardwired smoke detectors. There are currently three interconnected units, and I'm tired of the kitchen one going off every time I cook.…
Asbestos Insulation: Should We Remove or Leave It Alone?
I've got some asbestos insulation around the heating pipes in my basement. My wife wants to remove it, but I'm cautious about that since I've always heard it's…
What should I do after accidentally spreading asbestos in my home?
A couple of months ago, I had an electrician come to fix my electrical panel and during the process, he accidentally broke an eternit board indoors. At first,…
Considering Upgrading from 2-Prong to 3-Prong Outlets
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of buying a house and noticed that most outlets are still the old two-prong type. The house is around 80 years old,…
How Can I Safeguard Against Washing Machine Floods on the Second Floor?
I'm looking for advice on how to prevent flooding from my second-floor laundry setup. We just had an unfortunate incident where our old washer's drainage pan failed, leading…
What’s Causing a Rubber Smell in My House?
So I just woke up and noticed that my living room smells like rubber, and now the smell seems to be spreading throughout the house. I'm 19 and…
Can I Replace the Power Plug on My Dog-Damaged Tower Fan?
Hey everyone! I have a LASKO Tower fan that's about 35 inches tall, and my new Belgian Malinois decided to chew off the wall plug from the power…
Is It Necessary to Test My Tap Water in an Old House?
I recently moved into a century-old home in the Midwest and have been drinking the tap water here. It just hit me that I probably should've tested it…
Lingering Paint Smell in New Rental – Is It Safe and How to Deal with It?
Hey everyone! I just moved into a new rental apartment about a week ago, and I'm noticing a strange lingering smell that seems like paint. I checked with…
How Can I Dull the Bright LED on My Smoke Detector?
Hey everyone! I've got this really bright LED light on my hardwired smoke detector, and it's seriously like a glowing UFO in my bedroom. It's so bright that…
Why Won't My Hardwired Smoke Detector Stop Chirping?
I've got a hardwired smoke detector that doesn't have a backup battery, and it won't stop chirping! I've cleaned it and vacuumed around it, but nothing seems to…
Is it Safe to Insulate Over Knob and Tube Wiring?
I recently remodeled my kitchen in a house built in the 1930s, and while working on it, I noticed my attic had hardly any insulation left. The challenge…
Are Plastic Baseboard Covers Safe to Use?
I'm redoing some rooms in my house, and my husband discovered some nice-looking plastic baseboard heater covers that are also affordable. However, our contractors have warned us that…
What's the Best Way to Hide a Cord on a Plaster Wall for a Baby Monitor?
I'm trying to baby proof a cord for a camera that I'll be mounting on the wall several feet above my son's crib. I'm concerned about using standard…
Help! There’s a Bat Stuck in My House – What Should I Do?
I had a panic moment because somehow a bat got into my house. My husband quickly managed to close the window while the bat was on the screen,…