1. was the bracket on the wal squared? It look to run a bit down hill.....thanks pb

phil at 4:24PM on Aug 12th 2007

2. Hi Eric,
I enjoy your show. I am one of those that have a job that is not finished. However what I am writing you about today is this. My daughter and I are dying due to a fatal Latex allergy. We are so allergic to latex that our house is killing us. We paid a builder to build us a latex free home but after starting it he split with most of the $200,000. My mom donated us the land to build on, we just can't borrow anymore money to build with. If you have any ideas on how we can get this done to save my daughters life I would love to hear from you.
Maybe even if you can't help us you could do a show on how to build a latex free home. It is not as easy as it sounds. We can't have plywood, particle board, carpet, any glue etc. We must use steel, glass, ray lumber that has just been dried, as little cement as possible. It is a real challenge!

Ann at 4:26PM on Aug 12th 2007

3. Eric,
Being on a limited income, I do most of everything for myself. If I can reach it, it will get cleaned, painted, or moved. I have learned a lot of things watching you.
Your attitude is what got you your own show. Keep it up. I will check out your book. Thanks Pamela

Pamela Denning at 5:18PM on Aug 12th 2007

4. do you know anything about bathtub drains? I was cleaning the tub, and it wasnt coming clean with what i was using, so yup, i mixed another cleaner. almost right away the metal started breaking away. I have even went and bought a replacment... but how the wall is, there is no access panel. the other side is the hallway. Im lost at how you do this. and my tub, its grungy now... the plastic just doesnt come that clean as it once had.
thank you

Roxann Cope at 6:14PM on Aug 12th 2007

5. Eric,

I so agree: you pull off that perfect combination of construction know-how, comedy, and great looks in a seamless package that appeals to most, if not all, of us. I am thrilled that AOL features your original DIY and home improvement videos. Case in point. I FINALLY bought my own place three years ago knowing full well that it would be a commitment I would not welcome 100%. Home improvement? Forget about it! But, I couldn't, unfortunately. Anyway, I hired some painters last weekend to do some accent walls in my townhouse. They did a very decent job. However, as much as I tried, I still didn't get a perfect match on a couple of my walls. The red ones, that is. I truly thought I had picked out a "blue" enough red (Ralph Lauren), but it is still a tad bit too orange. Hence, I am going to have my painter(s) come back in the near future and redo the two walls with one more coat of red paint. I am thinking a darker tone of red. What do YOU suggest?

Thanks much,
Denise
Atlanta, GA

Denise at 5:34AM on Aug 13th 2007

6. With regard to the toilet repair on aol, i think you forgot to tighten the nut on the new valve assembly, at least in the video, it was really loose, and was very apparent that you assume people are not paying close attention to the video. It would have leaked.

Charlie Scott at 5:29PM on Aug 13th 2007

7. Eric, you assume we are not watching all that closely. The nut on the toilet valve( aol video) was never tightened. If you put water to it, would have leaked like a sive. It was flopping around. People should know that you actually have to tighten the nut on the bottom of the water valve. Other than that, great video.

Charlie Scott at 5:32PM on Aug 13th 2007

8. Eric, can you PLEASE tell me how to clean those stubborn water stains off glass shower doors? I've tried so many different things, such as commercial lime and calcium removers, vinegar, glass cleaners,amonia, etc...nothing seems to work, and the doors look so bad with all those marks! thanks.

vicki at 7:14PM on Aug 13th 2007

9. On the bit about replacing tile - there was nothing about taking up broken tile to replace and leaving the other tile in place. That would be very helpful.

Another segment that would be most helpful is what to do when you attempt to organize some rooms and fail miserably. I know I could sure use some help greatly.

God bless you.

Tammy Gaede

Tammy Gaede at 3:56PM on Aug 26th 2007

10. Hi Eric,
I love your show, as most of the episodes feature someone doing the same mistake we did and we end up learning so much! And I love the fun you guys have - my sense of humour!
I am trying to contact you, I don't know if you will ever be in the Denver area - but I know someone who could really use your help. (and it's not me for once, ha). I know a family who is stuck with trying to repair their home, the husband has MS and the wife is stumped on how to make it work. They have water leaking in to the house because the yard slopes inward, gaps around windows, heat ducts that have been disconnected - you name it! We are tyring to help as much as we can here but it's the blind leading the blind! I have info about it on my website if you have a moment. (www.summerwasson.com) If not, thanks anyway for taking the time to read my post and I still love your show :)

Take care,
Summer
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Summer at 1:19AM on Aug 30th 2007

11. Love you and your show and your upbeat attitude.
Your hints are so helpful. The humor and the costumes you put in your show are aure entertaining. And sometimes you makes mistakes which shows you are human too.
Lots of luck to you.
Barb
Wheeling, WV

Barb at 6:50AM on Sep 2nd 2007

12. They are sure right about your seamless perfection Eric. You got the women of America drooling, my friend. Of course, on the practical side, you have us convinced we can do those repairs, too. Thanks doll!

Holly at 9:55PM on Sep 2nd 2007

13. Eric, I have a remote controlled water system that with a push of a button by my door, all my water is turned OFF. When I come home, I push the On Button and my water is restored. So I never have a leak while away. It is so convenient. It's called FLO n STOP I've had it for over 3 years. My neighbors are all now wanting it, because of so many floods from other apts. in our bldg. It took my husband around 1/2 to stall and it's all remote controlled. Thought you would like to know about this.

Best Regards,

Florence

Florence Segal at 12:00PM on Sep 4th 2007

14. Your comments: Eric, I have a remote controlled water system that with a push of a button by my door, all my water is turned OFF. When I come home, I push the On Button and my water is restored. So I never have a leak while away. It is so convenient. It's called FLO-n-STOP I've had it for over 3 years. Because of so many floods from other apts. in our building, my neighbors are asking for the system. It took my husband around 1/2 hour to install and it's all remote controlled. Thought you would like
to know about this.Best Regards,Florence

Florence Segal at 10:33AM on Sep 5th 2007

15. Hi Eric / I had a unilateral date with you last night for some organizing, sorry I missed it. We'll have to reschedule ok ;) In the meantime, check out my blog: KissandTellScrapbooking.typepad.com/my_weblog/
And check me out on You Tube in the very near future.
Kisses from Katie!

Katie Scott at 10:45AM on Sep 5th 2007

16.
I and my husband got Flo n Stop two months ago and it has been a blessing! It is beyond our expectations! Both I and my husband work and travel a lot. The laundry room is on third floor of our house and we can not imagine the extent of damage if there was any kind of leak or flood during our absence! One day I went out jogging, and found out there was power outage in the entire neighbourhood. This meant I could not take a shower! My husband run down to the utility room and turned the overide switch on! For sure, I was the only one taking a shower at that moment in the neighbourhood,thank Flo n Stop!!

Anne at 2:58PM on Sep 5th 2007

17. I was fortunate to find your website thanks to a feature on AOL welcome screen. My husband of 44 years recently passed away. I find myself with many projects to complete or try. Your approach to the many task you demonstrate is just what I need. I plan to be asking some questions and hope you will have time to give me an answer or I see it in your videos.

Thank you for making your videos simple enough that those of us who aren't masters of the trade can understand.

Thank you for such a helpful website
Ellen

Ellen at 12:24PM on Sep 23rd 2007

18. To Eric Stromer:

I would like to know if Eric teaches a Home Decorating or Remodelling Class. I live in Los Feliz CA, and would like to know if there is a class that I can attend. I am very bad at decorating and remodelling and I am badly in need of help. thank you

simoneharvey1@hotmail.com at 11:03AM on Sep 28th 2007

19. Eric..on the painting advice..lose the rollar pan and use a 5 gallon bucket with a rollar screen in it. Also lose the sun glasses

Mike at 8:11AM on Sep 30th 2007

20. Regarding your piece on AOL telling everyone they can paint WITHOUT using masking tape first, this works great for you....you are an expert painter but I think this is a crock to try to get everyone to do it this way. I know quite a lot about painting..have been doing it myself for 40 years, at one time sold paint to Painting Contractors....but I still use masking tape. The novice IS GOING to get paint across that edge! They are going to wipe it off and then there is a shadow of that color on the part you don't want to paint. Masking IS the way to get a professional look.

Don Andersen at 11:10AM on Sep 30th 2007