Home & Life
Everyday home and life problems, from moving in to fixing things.
How to use Teck Cable to wire outside outlets
PathTested Team · Sep 2, 2026
How to use Teck Cable to wire outside outlets I have a number of pieces of Teck Cable with:a number of round Junction pieces; three Water Proof Plug in receptacles; two Water Proof switches and an ou
How do I fix my broken bathroom sink faucet handle?
PathTested Team · Sep 2, 2026
How do I fix my broken bathroom sink faucet handle? My bathroom sink faucet handle is broken. It will not turn on water flow. I don’t know how to remove handle cover. Here’s a video of me trying out
How to ensure that a water pipe above the frost line (which isn't used in the winter) doesn't burst?
PathTested Team · Sep 2, 2026
How to ensure that a water pipe above the frost line (which isn't used in the winter) doesn't burst? We own a rural property where we only go during spring/summer/autumn, but don't visit in t
Can I install a wall-mounted gazebo over vinyl siding, with plinths to account for an un-level slab?
PathTested Team · Sep 2, 2026
Can I install a wall-mounted gazebo over vinyl siding, with plinths to account for an un-level slab? I would like to install a wall-mounted gazebo to the back of my house with vinyl siding, where the
Suggestions on routing PEX to new shower valve
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Suggestions on routing PEX to new shower valve I’m looking for some suggestions on how I might re-route the plumbing for my new Delta shower valve. Currently, the copper pipe is set almost all the wa
Fridge ice maker stopped making ice
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Fridge ice maker stopped making ice I have a five-year old Frigidaire French-door fridge (model FGHD2368TF8) with freezer below. It has an ice maker in the upper-left region of the fresh food area. U
Why does my shower tray creak and flex when I step into it?
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Why does my shower tray creak and flex when I step into it? Our shower tray has started creaking and flexing slightly whenever anyone stands on it, especially near the middle. It's about three years
Upgrading my fuse from 30 amp to 40 or 50 amp fuse
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Upgrading my fuse from 30 amp to 40 or 50 amp fuse I'm running 100 amps from my outside Electrical Panel from the city, but my indoor breaker for my mobile home is for a 30 amp circuit breaker. Howev
Centrotherm Poly Chimney Cap Close to Wood Burning Cap
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Centrotherm Poly Chimney Cap Close to Wood Burning Cap I have a centrotherm/innoflue flex line in my clay flue that used to have my oil boiler venting. I am replacing with a gas condensing boiler. As
Repair Rotting Wooden Header
PathTested Team · Sep 1, 2026
Repair Rotting Wooden Header This is the exterior wooden header for an AC sleeve. The header covers the gap from the wooden siding to the top of the sleeve. The right side has rotted away, creating a