House
Home Improvement
Toilet
- Niagara 2-Piece 0.8 GPF Ultra-High-Efficiency Single Flush Elongated Toilet Featuring Stealth Technology in White
- Kohler Toilet Fill Valves GP1083167 & GP1138930.
- KOHLER Universal Fill Valve Replacement Instructions (GP1138930 and GP1083167) (video)
- Parts from Amazon.
- To fix the water running problem, follow this Kohler video. Note before we make a counter-clockwise turn on the red cap (not a direct pull), lift the level first (see what the left hand did at 00:52); otherwise we won't be able to turn. See the first Customer questions & answers "My Fill valve does not turn off completely.Response from Kohler said to take red cap off and purge water through it. Anyone know what this means? All seals new and not leaking".
- Tank Leak - Fill Valve Hose Position
- Replace a Canister Flapper Seal
- Standard Toilet Tank Troubleshooting
Tools
- Basin wrench
Find a contractor
How to find local plumbers online
http://www.lifehack.org/538359/how-find-local-plumbers-online
Sewer Gas
- Guide to Bad Basement Smells
- How to Eliminate Basement Odor and Sewer Smells
- really bad smell in basement
- Why is there a sewer smell in my basement?
Gutter and downspout
Wrap up extension cords
Duck seal compound
What to use to Seal gap between Pipe and Exterior wall, HomeDepot
AC and furnace
- Symptom: the outdoor fan does not turn though the indoor fan still works. The indoor temperature does not go down.
- Turn off the device (the switch is on furnace)
- Replace Motor Capacitor. The capacitance XX/X MFD or μF must be the same, volt can be higher. For example, this one from HD costs around $10. Wearing Safety Electrical Protective Insulated Gloves. It should have 3 terminals (C, FAN, HERM).
- For example, AC Luxaire Central Air Conditioner model No HBBC-F042SB uses Run Capacitor, Dual 40/5 mfd 440 volt.
- Freon. How to Add Freon to Your Central Air Conditioner. The blue (left) gauge should show at least 75 psi. How to Put Freon in an AC Unit. New style has red label and old style has green label.
- Coil cleaner for outside air conditioner every 2 years ($200).
- AC lifespan is 15 years. Furnace is 13-14 years.
- 10 Common Air Conditioning Problems & How to Fix Them
- Thermometer should show 55 degrees from testing on air vent in summer (the close to the AC source the more possible the temperature can go). AC is only needed in summer.
- Ideally the outdoor fan will blow hot air.
- The thin hose will bring air into the house. The thick one will suck the air from the house.
- Four years since my last replace of the capacity.
- AC Fan/Compressor Not Working - How To Test /Repair Broken HVAC Run Start Capacitor Air Condition (Youtube)
- Heat pump: Heat pumps can heat and cool your home. The fan on outside is running on both summer and winter.
Safety
- Carbon monoxide. Are butane (丁烷) stoves safe to use indoors?
Garage door bottom seal
Mine needs T-end width 1/4 inch (exactly). 8-feet long is enough. Ideally the width is much wider than 3 inches (such as 7-8 inches). Remove the first screw before removing and installing the seal.
Garage Door Bottom Seal for Uneven Floor
Saws
5 Saws You Should Have in Your Workshop
Light bulbs
- MR16 5W 6000k Boxlood
Deice on driveway
Christmas
Organize
How to Organize a Small House
https://www.wikihow.com/Organize-a-Small-House
Clean blinds
Dryer lint
Bugs
11 Smart Devices to Ward Off Bugs
Get rid of ants
- https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Ants-in-the-House
- 13 Simple Solutions to Help You Get Rid of Ants for Good
- Baby powder
Termite droppings
Silverfish
How to Remove a Bird Stuck In House
http://www.wildlife-removal.com/birdinhouse.html. Turn off any lights so that the interior of the home is as dark as possible. With some time, the bird will fly toward the open window and back out into the wild.
Yard
How to Prepare Your Yard for Summer
Skunk
Coolest Tiny Homes in Each State
https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/coolest-tiny-homes-in-each-state/
Smoke alarm
What You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms
Vinegar
95 Household Vinegar Uses You Never Knew About