Home & Life
Everyday home and life problems, from moving in to fixing things.
how to fix a ground fault created when AC kicks on
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
how to fix a ground fault created when AC kicks on We have 2 AC units when either one kicks on we have a spike/ground fault outside the house where the units sit. Everything has been turned off and
Caulk around kitchen sink faucet?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Caulk around kitchen sink faucet? My faucet looks like this: Should I caulk around it or not? I am not talking about the sink itself and the backsplash ... as may be seen from the picture, I (re-)ca
What is the proper way to shim a water heater?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
What is the proper way to shim a water heater? My electric water heater sits in the basement floor and the location is not completely flat. To stop its rocking, I had to slide shims under it to fill
Removing a panel that has been glued to a glass window
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Removing a panel that has been glued to a glass window I have a window where the previous owner has glued a snug fitting bit of wood directly to the glass. I would like to remove this wood without br
Glued P Trap Nut?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Glued P Trap Nut? I’m trying to remove a P trap, but I think the plumber used caulk or glue on the nut. It’s not coming off. Does this mean I need to cut all the way back to the PVC coming out of the
How can I repair a partially cut floor truss chord?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How can I repair a partially cut floor truss chord? I accidentally cut into a floor joist while removing subfloor. 1/4” on one side 11/16” in the middle and 3/8” on other side. 12” from wall and 6” f
Operation and reuse of AL-D4W-DP lightning protector
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Operation and reuse of AL-D4W-DP lightning protector I have a phone lightning protector I purchased and have some questions about installation and how it works. I will have only one phone pair going
What should I consider when installing LED strip lighting under kitchen cabinets?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
What should I consider when installing LED strip lighting under kitchen cabinets? I’m planning to add LED strip lighting underneath my kitchen cabinets and I’m trying to work out the best way to appr
How can I make my 6 foot vinyl fence taller?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How can I make my 6 foot vinyl fence taller? I have a 6 foot vinyl fence that I need to make 2 feet taller. My pit bull likes to jump the fence to try and come to work with me. How can I make my fenc
What is this plastic/particle board in my ceiling?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
What is this plastic/particle board in my ceiling? I am working on installing recessed lighting in my kitchen ceiling. I cut a hole in the ceiling and found that instead of joists, I have 1.5 x 1.5 f