Home & Garden - 22 April 2007

I have a Hotpoint model HDA2000 dishwasher. I rarely use it--the last time was probably around Christmas. I usually just "wash & go" my dishes by hand.

Last evening I loaded the thing, added detergent, and set it to "Heavy Wash". All the thing does is hum for a minute or two, and then it stopped doing anything. Then, every few minutes, it will hum some more, then stop. I peeked inside, and it's very apparent that nothing has taken place yet, except that there is now some water in the bottom of the washer basin.

After a while, I gave up and unlatched the door, to turn the machine off. Then I went to bed.

Yes, I read the instruction manual; nothing is blocking the washing arm at the bottom. It would appear that I am doing everything correctly. So what am I missing? Why won't the thing start running? I should mention that in the past, it has worked just fine.

2007-04-22 04:38:00 · 4 answers · asked by What the Deuce?! 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm living in a Housing Association property. I wrote to the Housing last year complaing about my neighbours trees & over powering Landii hedge. Neighbour did eventual hack a few foot off Landii hedge & lopped one branch. I'm still not happy because all their trees are 4-5ft higher than my house, two were over hanging my roof & has ripped part of my gutter away. I've taken matters into my own hands (now i totaly regret doing) & have got a friend to cut off everything which was over hanging my boundery. My neighbours have now told me that its a conservation area & the trees have a preservation order. The Housing have told them to call the police, but they didn't, which i was very greatfull for. I'm now in real big trouble with my Housing Association & i'm not sure what is going to happen with regards to conservation area rules & preservation order. If i knew i was going to get into all this trouble & cause all this upset & distress, i wouldn't have bothered with any of this! Any advice?

2007-04-22 04:32:16 · 1 answers · asked by Sugar 2 in Garden & Landscape

Its gas

2007-04-22 04:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by sicchris24 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-22 03:52:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-22 03:50:40 · 8 answers · asked by nanny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am not sure of the name of the part, but the device that clicks when lower the lid of my washer no longer functions (thank goodness that's the problem instead of something more expensive). I've looked into a replacement part (around $30), but I can't figure out how to remove the top from my washer. Any ideas?

2007-04-22 03:46:14 · 2 answers · asked by Philip H 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Anybody know the typical fire rating requirement for an interior door going into a single-car garage? I suspect it is one hour, but not positive.

I'm in Quebec, but I suspect the code is the same across Canada.

2007-04-22 03:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by cheddler 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a febreeze addiction, and recently came up with my own version. Ultra concentrated fabric softener in a spray bottle mixed with water. It works and smells wonderful, but I was just wondering if anyone else has any other ideas!!!

2007-04-22 03:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by * 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

How can we stop our pond water looking green? We have fish, plants, filter and pump. The filter and pump are cleaned regularly and we have tested the Ph levels (OK)?

2007-04-22 03:12:58 · 12 answers · asked by purplehairsarah 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am fixing some concrete steps, and I will be taking some ciment off and I will need roughly 1/4 cubic meter of concrete for the repair. I will be pouring over existing ciment, so what kind of mix do you suggest?

2007-04-22 03:11:30 · 4 answers · asked by Meo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is this OK or should i try to get rid of them, And how do i get rid of them

2007-04-22 02:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by Bella 7 in Garden & Landscape

The mineral deposits are starting to clog the holes in my showerhead. Is there something I can soak the showerhead in to get rid of the mineral deposit buildup?

2007-04-22 02:54:21 · 10 answers · asked by rhgindc 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am curious about the quality of the furniture and cabinetry. How was your experience? Any advise?

2007-04-22 02:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by Lauretta R 3 in Other - Home & Garden

the balcony is tiled with quarry tiles but it leaks thru to the garage if i were to lift the tiles what would be the best solution to cure this problem

2007-04-22 02:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by bumberclarte 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-22 02:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by Devi C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-22 02:21:39 · 21 answers · asked by grainne 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-22 02:13:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an old gas boiler that runs just fine. I have gotten two different ideas on what to do. One person told me to wait till it fails then replace it. The other said replace it now and save on the heating costs. Any ideas?

2007-04-22 01:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 30 x 50 ranch home in ny and was wondering what size furnace is needed to heat this home,,an extention may be added in the future ...if the home is zoned will it make a difference in sizeing the furnace. I will be useing propane with radiant floor heat

2007-04-22 01:29:45 · 2 answers · asked by John b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-22 01:16:45 · 8 answers · asked by Harry L 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm struggling to understand why my heating system comes on and goes off whenever it feel like ! eg. timer is set for 6.30am and it comes on at 6.00am ? What's going on ? My house is cold when I want it warm and vice versa - I know I can switch to manual override but then I have to remember to switch it back to Auto before I go to bed ..which isn't ideal....Any help greatly appreciated...Cheers !

2007-04-22 00:40:16 · 5 answers · asked by John M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs