The Home Improvement Thread

[The Fisher Account]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

This happened to me and all I did was tighten the connection. It’s been 2 years since that easy fix with no problems.

Sorry, I'm a bit of a newb - where do I find 'the connection'? Do I gotta pull the whole thing out?

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Sorry, I'm a bit of a newb - where do I find 'the connection'? Do I gotta pull the whole thing out?

You should be able to pop the kick plate panel off(often with a blade screw driver, turn the clips on either side 90 degrees). Just take a look to see if you can spot where it is dripping. If it is at the water line connection, it should be right up front, east to spot. It will probably look like this, with a braided hose:

Spoiler!

If you can't see a drip, dab a Kleenex or TP around it to see if it is damp.

[photon]

Convection microwave ovens. Anyone have one? Is it worth it? Seems about time to replace our OTR microwave, and have seen these in stores.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Sorry, I'm a bit of a newb - where do I find 'the connection'? Do I gotta pull the whole thing out?

No it’s right at the front behind the kick plate as fuzz said. I bet if you YouTube’d your washer brand there will be 50 videos showing you how to do it. The electrical is also there so make sure the breaker is off.

And just because you asked I’ll answer it for all the other dishwasher newbs out there (that reads a little mean, not at all the intent): the dishwasher is in place before the water and electrical are connected. So never try to pull one out before disconnecting everything!

[topfiverecords]

The water line and power connect at the back on my Bosch.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

No it’s right at the front behind the kick plate as fuzz said. I bet if you YouTube’d your washer brand there will be 50 videos showing you how to do it. The electrical is also there so make sure the breaker is off.

And just because you asked I’ll answer it for all the other dishwasher newbs out there (that reads a little mean, not at all the intent): the dishwasher is in place before the water and electrical are connected. So never try to pull one out before disconnecting everything!

My Bosch has everything hooked up at the back. Water and power get hooked up with the dishwasher out and then it is slid into place.

[Fuzz]

That's because the Germans insist on doing everything wrong.

[jwslam]

Originally Posted by photon

Convection microwave ovens. Anyone have one? Is it worth it? Seems about time to replace our OTR microwave, and have seen these in stores.

We have this one (not OTR) and we honestly don't use it for anything other than Microwave... it's just not good at any of the other functions.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

The cooling fan always continuously runs for at least a minute even after a 30sec microwave heating cycle.

I think the only other cycle I really like on it is "combo bake/microwave" when roasting asparagus. But it's really unclear to me when you can/cannot use metal in the unit.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

The water line and power connect at the back on my Bosch.

Well ####, there ya go

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by photon

Convection microwave ovens. Anyone have one? Is it worth it? Seems about time to replace our OTR microwave, and have seen these in stores.

I have one, the heating element is useless.

But you might not have a choice depending on what other features you want.

[photon]

Hm not sure what other features I would want that are only on a convection microwave, I thought the convection feature might be useful to do small things without heating up the whole oven. Is there a feature you use with it that you like even though you don't use the heating element?

Maybe I'd be better off just getting a normal microwave and a good toaster oven.

[Geraldsh]

There are some high tech toaster ovens on the market nowadays.

[Ferarri]

I know very little about flooring, but I’m looking to replace about 550 square feet in my kitchen/living room. Been looking at options for tile, vinyl and hardwood. Is there a consensus as to what is best? (Don’t have kids or any pets). Is the higher price of hardwood worth it in the end?

[speede5]

I would avoid hardwood in the kitchen. It’s nice and looks good to have the same flooring but it inevitably gets wet and you have expansion contraction and warping issues. If I ever do another Reno I might try a high end vinyl plank they seem to be getting popular. Or a vinyl tile as I like the look of tile but ceramic is hard on the feet and cold.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by speede5

I would avoid hardwood in the kitchen. It’s nice and looks good to have the same flooring but it inevitably gets wet and you have expansion contraction and warping issues. If I ever do another Reno I might try a high end vinyl plank they seem to be getting popular. Or a vinyl tile as I like the look of tile but ceramic is hard on the feet and cold.

I have solid hardwood in the kitchen and have never had any water or warping issues. It’s my wife dropping cans of vegetables out of the pantry making gashes that’s the problem.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I have solid hardwood in the kitchen and have never had any water or warping issues. It’s my wife dropping cans of vegetables out of the pantry making gashes that’s the problem.

Or the occasional chef's knife. But any sort of softer floor like vinyl or wood won't stand up well to the point of a knife.

[AC]

You could also go with an engineered hardwood which is more waterproof than standard hardwood. Or as mentioned, a luxury vinyl product is even more waterproof.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by AC

You could also go with an engineered hardwood which is more waterproof than standard hardwood. Or as mentioned, a luxury vinyl product is even more waterproof.

Debatable. Solid hardwood gets a continuous sealer whereas engineered has the gap between boards water can seep into. A lot of water though like a flood left unattended, probably provides issues both ways.

[AC]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Debatable. Solid hardwood gets a continuous sealer whereas engineered has the gap between boards water can seep into. A lot of water though like a flood left unattended, probably provides issues both ways.

Yeah if you're dealing with a flood, it likely won't make a difference either way.

From what I can find online though engineered is considered more water-resistant than true hardwood, but if a spill or leak is allowed to sit for a while it will cause issues regardless.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by AC

Yeah if you're dealing with a flood, it likely won't make a difference either way.

From what I can find online though engineered is considered more water-resistant than true hardwood, but if a spill or leak is allowed to sit for a while it will cause issues regardless.

Like any home material durability. The key to being issue free is not having a wife, kids or pets.