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I have worked in Electrical Engineering for 27 years in power distribution, but I am a handy homeowner more than anything else and have a lot of skills when it comes to home repairs. Bathroom remodeling, flooring, painting, reconditioning old wood items, plumbing, car repairs and troubleshooting most problems. I think of myself more of a teacher than someone that is going to tell you exactly what you have to do, but I will share as much info as I have to help get your problem fixed, so if you are not interested in learning then don't ask me a question or rate me if you don't like my answers. To me, it is all about the journey so lets share the trail for a short ride and see where it takes us! I also want to give thanks to both my Mom, who has passed and my Dad, who raised us with the "Can Do" attitude and instowed such confidence in not only my life but everyone that ever came in contact with them. You can do anything that you set our minds too if only you can break it down into pieces and just tackle one piece at a time, for the rest will fall into place.

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My greatest accomplishment was finishing my first bathroom upgrades in my first home which helped me to sell my home is less than 3 days by myself with a For Sale By Owner sign and no more. Plus I got $10,000 more for it in just 4 years of owning it, now that is great equity.

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Plumbing in the Home - Smells like river water

Expert: Carolyn - 9/26/2009

Question
I live in a Modular home, I have one faucet in my home that when I turn it on the water has an standing water smell. Tis faucet is conected to a line that also goes to an outside Faucet. Is it possiable that there could be a backup from that faucet. My husband hooks the hose to it and leaves the hos lying on the ground most of the time.

Answer
Hey Linda,
Nope, that is not possible, water cannot run uphill, just downhill. Have you had lots of rain and do you have a well? You may need to flush out your lines good and drain out your hot water heat, sediment can build up in this tank and sometimes smell funny.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-can-cause-tap-water-to-smell-bad.htm

http://www.weatherization.org/waterheatermaintenance.htm

I hope these help and good luck!
~Carolyn~

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