Home & Life
Everyday home and life problems, from moving in to fixing things.
How to reduce the overall amount of yeast/mold in a room's environment?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How to reduce the overall amount of yeast/mold in a room's environment? I am looking to reduce as much yeast/mold as possible in a room. I understand that yeast/mold is prevalent almost everywhere. T
How do I know if a bathroom fitting quote is reasonable?
PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How do I know if a bathroom fitting quote is reasonable? I'm having a full bathroom refit done and got a few quotes back from fitters — prices vary more than I expected for what seems like the same j
What's this sound when the drill chuck stops spinning?
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
What's this sound when the drill chuck stops spinning? I bought a secondhand Metabo BS 18 LT BL Q drill. When I use it in high gear, the chuck makes a rattling sound when it spins down. I'm wondering
How can I remove a drain trap nut which is stuck with putty or caulk?
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
How can I remove a drain trap nut which is stuck with putty or caulk? 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
Question about drywall anchors to hang pictures
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
Question about drywall anchors to hang pictures I'm using this drywall anchor: https://www.homedepot.com/p/E-Z-Ancor-Toggle-Lock-100-lbs-Philips-Drywall-Screws-Anchors-10-Pack-25220/100153998 I wante
What’s the best way to bring these shutters back into square?
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
What’s the best way to bring these shutters back into square? What’s the easiest way to bring these sagging shutters back into square apart from taking them apart and regluing?
Gluing HDPE, Starboard, and UHMW to painted Aluminum, but want a glue that is soluble
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
Gluing HDPE, Starboard, and UHMW to painted Aluminum, but want a glue that is soluble What glue can attach HDPE, Starboard or UHMW to painted aluminum yet later be removable? Preferably soluble. The
How can I reduce an overly tall concrete stair riser so it meets code?
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
How can I reduce an overly tall concrete stair riser so it meets code? On my front steps leading to my porch, the top step rise is 11.5". How do I fix it to make it meet code at 7-3/4"? Can I form it
Toilet Seat Replacement for American Standard Ultima II Discontinued Toilet
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
Toilet Seat Replacement for American Standard Ultima II Discontinued Toilet Where can I find a replacement elongated seat for a discontinued American Standard 5919C001.020 Ultima II toilet.
About home socket
PathTested Team · Sep 16, 2026
About home socket I am in Myanmar. I have a 13A 250V combined socket and switch. The socket has L, N and Earth terminals. Inside there is a separate small switch/indicator mechanism, and a short wire