What do I do if my pipes freeze?
Open the tap and warm the pipe gently.
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What's that sewer smell in my bathroom?
Sewer smell usually means a dried-out drain trap.
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How do I stop a ceiling leak right now?
Stop the source and shut off the main if needed.
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Where is my main water shut-off valve?
The main valve is where the water line enters the home.
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How do I fix a squeaky door hinge?
Squeaks come from a dry hinge pin.
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How do I fix a small hole in drywall?
Use a self-adhesive mesh patch for golf-ball-size holes.
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Why does my garbage disposal hum but not spin?
Humming = jammed, not dead.
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Why is my fridge not cold but the freezer is fine?
Freezer cold, fridge warm usually means blocked airflow.
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Why is my washing machine leaving clothes soaking wet?
Wet clothes = drain problem or unbalanced load.
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Why does my front-load washer smell bad?
Smell comes from damp gaskets and residue.
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Why does my dryer take forever to dry clothes?
Slow drying usually means a clogged vent.
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Why is one room in my house always colder than the others?
Check that the vent is open and unblocked.
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Why is my AC running but not cooling?
Start with the filter and thermostat settings.
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How do I get rid of a musty smell in my basement?
Musty means too much humidity.
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How do I unclog a slow bathroom sink without chemicals?
Slow bathroom sinks are usually hair on the stopper.
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How do I fix a dripping kitchen faucet?
Drips usually mean a worn cartridge or seal.
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Toilet won't stop running after I flush. How do I fix it fast?
If water pours into the overflow tube, the float is set too high.
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My water bill suddenly doubled. How do I find a hidden leak?
Use the water meter: no water use for 2 hours, the reading should not move.
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How do I unclog a toilet without a plunger?
Stop flushing, then shut the water off at the valve.
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Why is there mold on my window sills every winter?
Window mold = condensation from humid indoor air.
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How do I get rid of black mold in my shower caulk?
Black spots inside caulk won't scrub out; replace the caulk.
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My bathroom outlet stopped working but the breaker isn't tripped. Why?
Dead bathroom outlet + no tripped breaker = tripped GFCI.
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Why does my GFCI outlet keep tripping?
GFCIs trip when they detect leaking current; that's protection.
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Why does my breaker keep tripping when I use the microwave and kettle together?
Kettle plus microwave on one circuit can overload it.
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My water heater is making popping noises. Is it going to explode?
Popping = sediment boiling at the bottom of the tank.
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Why does my hot water run out so fast?
Sediment, a dead element or a broken dip tube shorten hot water.
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Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?
Rotten-egg smell only in hot water points to the water heater.
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My carbon monoxide detector is beeping. What should I do?
Loud continuous alarm = leave and call emergency services.
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Why does my smoke detector chirp at 3 a.m.?
Night chirps happen because weak batteries dip when the house cools.
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Why does my toilet keep running every few minutes when nobody flushed it?
A toilet that refills by itself almost always has a leaky flapper.
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