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Brown Water – Flushing the Water Heater

MisterFix-It.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:03 +0000

QUESTION Sometimes brown water comes out of the hot water faucet. There must be sediment in the water heater. How do I drain the water heater and get rid of the brown water? ANSWER There could be sediment in the water heater, or maybe your home has old...

Black Discoloration on Wood Windows

MisterFix-It.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:03 +0000

QUESTION: We have a black discoloration occurring on the wood part of the windows in our house. Do you know what it is and how to get rid of it? The windows are double-hung and the house was built in 1995. I assumed it was mold and moisture-related bec...

Soundproofing Between the Basement and First Floor

MisterFix-It.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:03 +0000

QUESTION Can you give me any advice on soundproofing between the basement and first floor? My bedroom is directly over the furnace and water heater. I thought adding foam to the basement ceiling might work. ANSWER Most sound moves with air through open...

Leaky Shower

MisterFix-It.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:03 +0000

QUESTION I have a shower stall with sectioned walls that leaks water while in use. The water comes out from the left front corner on the floor and leaves a large puddle. The shower was installed around 12 years ago. If I apply a heavy seal of silicone ...

Energy Efficiency Improvements – Where to Start?