DIY Home Improvement Thread..

[twa]

One more thing to check on the fridge is the pan underneath,it can get moved or cracked.

[tapper95]

I totally agree with your assessment of pressure washers... People think they are this magic machine that can clean anything... they can, but a scrub brush, approprite cleaning product and a hose is often quicker and better... and a lot quieter...

As far as your fridge leaking, there should be a drip pan in the bottom. Depending on the model, the plastic grill on the front at the bottom should pull right off (might have small screw or fasteners, but not usually) and you should see the plate. Some of my fridges over the years have had removable drip trays so you can clean them. See if the tray is full... it may indicate a bigger problem. You will often have a plate or part that heats up to evaporate the water that builds up. I think most of the water is supposed to be from condenser condensation so it may be indicative of an issue with your condenser.

I would:
1 - check the pan to see how much water is under there before rolling the fridge out. Get plenty of towels just in case.
2 - make sure your fridge and freezer are not so packed with stuff that the fans and vents in the back are blocked.
3 - Clean the coils on the back. THey build up with dust over time and cause the cooling system to work harder... BUT ONLY USE A VERY SOFT BRUSH, THEY ARE EASILY BENT AND DAMAGED!
4 - Check for any tubes coming off the back or bottom. THey may be blocked and overflowing something else.
5 - Take your wife to Lowes and buy her that new fridge she's been looking at...

[Major Harris]

zoony, where does the hate of pressure washers come from?

i know i'm not taking a scrub brush to the 250 sq. ft. patio i just built. the pressure washer will make it's first appearance of the season.

[zoony]

zoony, where does the hate of pressure washers come from?

i know i'm not taking a scrub brush to the 250 sq. ft. patio i just built. the pressure washer will make it's first appearance of the season.

no hate here

I use mine a lot... mostly on concrete though. It would be perfect for your patio.

But for use on wood and painted surfaces, you have to turn the pressure so far down that you'd be better off using a scrub brush and hose.

[Major Harris]

no hate here

I use mine a lot... mostly on concrete though. It would be perfect for your patio.

But for use on wood and painted surfaces, you have to turn the pressure so far down that you'd be better off using a scrub brush and hose.

tell that to professional painters.

[jbooma]

My first project:

Fixing a leaky fridge. For some reason, about once a week, i find a puddle around my fridge. Anyone know what the deal is and how to fix it? Preferably without buying a new fridge.
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I know you like to drink but remember to look in the dark next time

Actually this spring I get to continue to taking all the wallpaper down in all the bathrooms.

If anyone uses wallpaper anymore they need to get the electric chair, the worst invention to not paint a wall in the world

The water might be due to either the waterline for the icemaker or even just condensation from the fridge. Check the temp inside to see if it is exrememly cold...

[CHUBAKAH]

Fixing a leaky fridge. For some reason, about once a week, i find a puddle around my fridge. Anyone know what the deal is and how to fix it? Preferably without buying a new fridge.

Also, I have some mold on the wall in my upstairs bathroom. What should I use to clean this off?

For the fridge I'd venture to guess you have a leaky seal around the door causing the fridge to build up condensation, causing water to trickle out the bottom of the door. Pull the drawers from the bottom out and take a look at the bottom catch pan.

If it were a line, or motor problem you would have water all the time and not one time a week like you explain.

Mold in a bathroom more times than not, is from an underlying problem somewhere else in your home [unless you keep a bathroom window open all the time]
While household bleach will help in the cleaning and give the ability to seal the wall, unless you use some type of a biocide, your problem will come back if the bathroom continues to have a moisture issue.

If you feel you need a professional, PM me. I manage a mold remediation team as well as water and fire loss restoration on residential and commercial structures.

[rumpshakers]

Also, I have some mold on the wall in my upstairs bathroom. What should I use to clean this off?

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One cup of bleach to 1 gallon warm water-scrub well
Look into installing a exhaust fan or crack the window while showering

[Midnight Judges]

everything you need to know is in this post:

1. If you are choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling
water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove
itself.

2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone
else to hold while you chop.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat
by using the sink.

4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and
bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember
to use a timer.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent
you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze
button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then
you will be afraid to cough.

7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does,
use the duct tape.

8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

[PleaseBlitz]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I am going to try everything on Tuesday and report back here.

[Kosher Ham]

I want to know if I should bother sealing my driveway and garage in any form or fashion ?

And what type of sealant should I use ?

[DButz65]

Dont mean to hijack this thread, well im not really , im staying on topic

Does anyone in MD know of your need a permit to just redo the top layer
of a deck? I have one already but the wood you walk on is starting to warp and splinter, and it just LOOKS old, been wanting to redo it since we moved in over 2 years ago Thanks

[zoony]

I want to know if I should bother sealing my driveway and garage in any form or fashion ?

And what type of sealant should I use ?

Concrete or Asphalt?

[Kosher Ham]

Concrete or Asphalt?

Concrete.

[rincewind]

Here's what I did over the weekend:

















And one of the dog enjoying her new, fenced-in yard.