Top products from r/HomeMaintenance
We found 20 product mentions on r/HomeMaintenance. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Rust-Oleum, White 244166 Specialty Kit Tub and Tile Touch
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
High-gloss finishQuick-dryLong-lastingFor use on porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass, acrylic cast iron and steel surfacesEasy to use
2. Jiaan Hygroscopic Anti-Mold Deodorizing Moistureproof Desiccant Hanging Bag Use for Kitchen Bathroom Wardrobe, Dehumidification Process Could be Witness (10pcs/Pack)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Good for bedroom, Bathroom , Dormitory, Basements,Wardrobe,Closet , bookcase , cabinets, office, conference room , guesthouse etc.Strong moisture absorption effect, Dehumidification capacity: 100g liquidThis product avirulent ,environmental protection, high moisture absorption.Hanging design is perf...
3. General Tools MMD7NP Pinless, Non-Invasive, Non-Marring, Digital Moisture Meter, Water Leak Detector, Moisture Testerup To ¾" (19mm) Deep, Backlit LCD Screen, Visual/Audible Alarms
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
DETECT MOISTURE- Determine the moisture content of softwood, hardwood and other building materials (like drywall and masonry) or check water damaged areas to see if moisture is still presentPROTECT WORK SURFACES - there are no pins on this tool, so your walls and projects can be saved from pinholes,...
4. McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner with 23 Accessories, Chemical-Free Pressurized Cleaning for Most Floors, Counters, Appliances, Windows, Autos, and More, 1-(Pack), Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CHEMICAL-FREE CLEANING — Naturally deep clean and sanitize without the use of harsh chemicals using hot, pressured steam to eliminate grease, grime, stains, and mold from a wide range of surfaces including ceramic tile, grout, granite, sealed wood flooring, laminate, appliances, grills, autos, and...
5. Fab Habitat Reversible Rugs | Indoor or Outdoor Use | Stain Resistant, Easy to Clean Weather Resistant Floor Mats | Tangier - Regatta Blue & White (6' x 9')
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
100% RECYCLED PREMIUM PLASTIC our eco-friendly rugs are tightly woven, for added durability, from straws made up of recycled plastic. Strong and hard-wearing but soft and comfortable underfoot. The power loomed threads are woven with skill and precision. Actual colors and size may vary from the imag...
6. True Blue Cold Air Return Filter Pad, 10x30
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Cut-to-fit your size; attaches to the back of your cold air return ventFilters dust, dirt, pollen and pet danderLasts up to 30 daysElectrostatically charged filter media captures sub-micron airborne allergens
7. Prime-Line D 1579-1 Sliding Door Repair Track – Repair Worn or Damaged Sliding Glass Door Aluminum Tracks and Horizontal Sliding Window Tracks, 1/4” x 8’, Stainless Steel
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
TRACK COVER – This stainless steel patio door track cover can be used to repair worn or damaged sliding glass door aluminum tracks, making it easier to open your door.VERSATILE – The sliding door track cover can also be used as a repair part on horizontal sliding window tracks.EASY INSTALLATION ...
8. DEWALT Right Angle Attachment (DWARA100),Yellow/Silver Right Angle Attachment
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Right-angle Attachment For Impact Driver, 5X longer life on average vs. Milwaukee 48-32-2100 in Milescraft 1302Sure-set System Floating Magnet Secures Fasteners, True 90 degree head allows tight access when using 1" bit tipBetter Accessibility For Tight Spaces, Impact Ready Performance - Designed fo...
9. Laticrete Hydro Barrier (1 Gallon)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Waterproofing, anti-fracture
10. FlexiSnake FSMPD Drain Millipede - Drain Clog Remover - Dependable, Thin, Flexible, Durable and Easy to Use – Safe for Most Drains and Grates - Made in USA, 18 Inch, Yellow
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Instantly Remove Clogs: Covered with over 4, 000 micro-hooks which extends the full 18". It effectively tackles your worst clogs! Eliminates hair and built-up gunk in seconds! No pipe is too curved or narrow for our strong, ultra-thin flexible design.A Must Have: Tired of dealing with slow drains th...
11. Fluidmaster 400CRP14 Universal Toilet Fill Valve and Flapper Repair Kit, for 2-Inch Flush Valve Toilets
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Features the proven 400A anti-siphon toilet fill valveHigh Quality and durable toilet fill valveThis product has a 5 year warranty and is the solution to fix a noisy and running toiletIdeal product for use in 3.5 gallons per flush toilets or largerIncludes the 400A Fill Valve and the 501 FlapperThe ...
12. M-D Building Products 01636 36 81-Inch Steel Door Magnetic Weather-Strip, 3' x 6.75', Brown
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Weatherstrip for steel entry doorsInstall in a kerf/slot in doorstopMagnetic pulling power compensates for door unevennessFor door frames with kerfs of at least 3/8-Inch and doorstop width of 7/16-InchThree-piece set
13. Thrift T-100 Alkaline Based 1-Pound Granular Drain Cleaner
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
This product is highly durableThis product adds a great valueThis product is manufactured in United statesTHRIFT is the only four-solutions-in-one product that works on drains, sewer lines, grease traps and septic systemsTHRIFT will clean out a drain line in less than 60 secondsTHRIFT is safe to use...
14. Snap-E Mouse Trap-6 Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Durable polystyrene and steel construction.The Kness Snap E Mouse Trap resist stains and odors common in old-fashioned wooden traps.Can be reused for years of service.
15. Scotch Reestickable Strips, 1-in x 3-in, Clear, 6-Strips (R101)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ideal for lightweight mounting like papers, photos, cards and moreUse instead of push pins to keep your surfaces looking greatDouble-sided adhesive bonds on contactPre-cut strips for easy, mess-free applicationRemoves easily without leaving any residue on ideal surfacesGreat for use on metal, glass,...
16. Power Gear 3 Wire Receptacle Tester, Outlet Tester, 6 Visual Indications, Light Indicator, UL Listed, Gray, 50542
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outletsProvides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiencyLights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is includedTests standard 3-wire outletsUL ListedLight indicates if w...
17. Sperry Instruments GFI6302 GFCI Outlet / Receptacle Tester, Standard 120V AC Outlets, 7 Visual Indication / Wiring Legend, Home & Professional Use, Yellow & Black
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
DURABLE: Hi-Impact Resistant ABS housing with soft over-molded rubber grips with a compact ergonomic design (GFI6302 and VD6504)QUICKLY READ: Bright color-coded neon lights for easy visual indication (GFI6302)TESTING CAPABILITY: Standard 3-Wire and GFCI protected 120Volt AC Outlets. Frequency (Hertz...
18. Permatex 80070 Silicone Spray Lubricant, 10.25 oz. net Aerosol Can
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Will not mar paint, rubber or plastic surfacesElectrically insulates, lubricates and waterproofs all types of mechanical equipmentCoats hinges and channels, preventing locks, doors and windows from binding and squeakingHigh silicone formula does not attract dust or dirtProtects and renews rubber mou...
19. Danco 88821 2-3/4-Inch Tub Mesh Strainer, Stainless Steel
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
PREVENT DRAIN CLOGS with this mesh bathtub drain strainer. Keeps objects out of drain while allowing water to flow through and catching any unwanted debris while showeringRUST AND STAIN resistant for an easy use, easy clean, and dishwasher safeUNIVERSAL DESIGN allows for fit in most standard bathtub...
20. Eagle One 1035605 Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish - 5 oz, Single (E301131001)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Eagle One Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish protects and restores most metal surfaces to their original sparkling finishProven for over 70 years to maintain the appearance of your car or truck’s metal surfaces with a mildly abrasive cotton-paste textureRemoves rust, corrosion, and tar immediately, without ...
You can get parts from any hardware store. They have them at Walmart. You can order from Amazon too. So lots of options. Here’s an Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Universal-Flapper-Toilets/dp/B007TUHQWY
It’s cheaper at Walmart by a couple dollars. You can shop around by searching for “toilet tank repair kit.”
The kits come with fairly good instructions on changing out all the parts. If you need something a little more in depth or like watching videos check out YouTube. Here’s a video link for the kit in the Amazon link:
https://youtu.be/QuLoZM74kHs
You can always come back here for help too! Good luck.
These style mouse traps are the best. Easy to bait, easy to set, nearly impossible to get the bait without setting it off. A dab of peanut butter in the reservoir works well.
An excellent tactic that works really well with stubborn mice is to bait the traps but DO NOT SET IT for several days. Re-bait as necessary. Mice get used to a free meal at the traps every day. Then one day, bait and set them all, you'll get a mouse in every one.
I meant somehow fit a filter on the intake grate, so the air if filtered on its way to the furnace. Is that a thing? I Googled it and found a product listed on Amazon that is a cut-to-fit filter to put on intake grates, but I didn't know if they were good enough on their own.
Something like this : https://www.amazon.com/True-Blue-Return-Filter-10x30/dp/B00EZN1JCG
I use an outdoor plastic reversible area rug on my deck. It's woven recycled plastic and the style is available in many colors/patterns. It can be vacuumed, hosed off, scrubbed with a plastic bristle brush and best of all can easily be rolled up and moved by one person when it needs cleaning.
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Something similar to this. Plastic Woven indoor/outdoor rug
Wood or metal door? If metal they make magnetic weatherstripping that will latch onto the door. Makes a great air seal.
http://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-01636-Weather-strip/dp/B0007UTL4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416605978&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic+weather+stripping
I'm not sure if you know that we have a grey PVC shower pan liner that goes completely around the interior bathroom wall except for the section between the door frame.
The following week includes many examples of a gray PVC shower pan liner:
https://www.google.com/search?q=grey+PVC+shower+pan+liner&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj6xv_ho_LTAhWHsFQKHWUqBKAQ_AUICygC&biw=1093&bih=498
Imagine if one of those gray PVC shower pan liner were properly installed except it had been cut between the door frame.
Therefore— except where the door frame meets the bathroom floor—it seems like it might be unnecessary to waterproof the area at the base of the interior walls because although the mortar is porous directly behind it the gray PVC shower pan liner is not.
Are you familiar with the following products?
Redguard
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=redgard
Laticrete
https://smile.amazon.com/Laticrete-Hydro-Barrier-1-Gallon/dp/B00BFIWEH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494864099&sr=8-2&keywords=laticrete
I wonder if instead of using the rubber baseboard and sealing it with silicon as you suggested, perhaps it might be better to use one of those two products to waterproof the area where the door frame meets the bathroom floor.
If your apartment is in the basement, it's likely that the drains are not the problem. It's more likely that the water is coming in through the foundation. almost anything that needs to be done to fix this problem is going to require some pretty significant modifications/repairs. Since you are renting, I would reach out to your landlord.
In the meantime, to cut down on the moisture, consider hanging up some moisture removers
A drill plus a right angle adapter
You can also use a much smaller drill, or even better a compact impact driver which is a lot smaller than even the smallest drills
After you get it cleaned out, buy one of these. Just clean it out every time you shower and you'll never have a problem again.
This drain millipede is reusable and easy to use. We have the same type of drain and I use this all the time!
I’ve fixed my own a couple of times, but I’m no expert. Use something like this, your local hardware store should carry something comparable. There are videos on YouTube as well. However, eventually you will have to replace the tub. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006ZHVLYG/ref=pd_aw_sim_60_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T4QCK207EX5PNZTT373M&dpPl=1&dpID=81rP39r9QOL
Yeah that metal piece can pop off and be replaced
YouTube has videos of it
There's cheaper ones too. I've replaced one with the Amazon one and it worked
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-Line-14-in-x-8-ft-Stainless-Steel-Sliding-Door-Repair-Cap-D-1579-1/202723305
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DPH7HGK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_LEG2Db0NF8Q5E
Use a screw driver to pry off the cap. Check youtube to see what I mean.
Of course, you don't need to remove any of this to grease them, you can use any aerosol lubricant that is able to use volatiles as a carrier to deposit the lube into the joint, then evaporates leaving the lube in place.
Silicon spray is perfect for door hinges. Won't leave any visible nastiness either.
https://www.wd40specialist.com/products/silicone-lubricant/
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80070-Silicone-Lubricant-Aerosol/dp/B000HBM5S2
I've been using these IKEA mirrors for years, but have had the devil of a time trying to mount them safely and effectively. They weigh about 1 lb each.
Reusable Scotch strips don't seem to do the trick (the mirrors fall after a day or so).
Permanent mounting tape holds... but rips up the wall on removal.
Are there any other options?
> professional to look at it?
Probably not, but you'll want to get it dried up ASAP. It can mold if it stays wet for a day or two. Especially if you have sawdust in the cavities. Drywall can dry out pretty quickly, or it can grow nasty mold if it doesn't have moving air to dry it.
I had a similar leak and I drilled several 1.5" holes in the downstairs wall and pointed a fan into the holes. I read that insulation doesn't dry out and I freaked out and pulled out the whole drywall panel a day later — but it was completely dry by then. You just need to force air through any wet cavities. You can rent high volume blowers at big box hardware stores or tool rentals.
Consider removing the affected baseboards to facilitate airflow.
If you like tools, you can get a moisture meter to verify that things are drying out.
Something like this will work. You might be able to rent a similar device at a tool rental place.
You could also go with a handheld steamer, but that’s more for masochists if you have more than a single room of tile.
I'm lazy, I just use a $6 plug-in outlet tester.
Power Gear 50542 3-Wire Receptacle Tester https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LZTKIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G9i2xb8HMR1DW
You can pickup a simple outlet test tool for very, very cheap: https://smile.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Outlet-Tester/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488298170&sr=8-1&keywords=GFCI+test
I have one and use one to service homes new and old to test for common wiring fault problems. This could help you eliminate wiring issues from the problem.