Maintenance & Repairs - June 2006

2006-06-25 12:41:56 · 11 answers · asked by rickystuarthasbadhair 2

I will be removing wallpaper that has been painted and has a layer of cigarette tar on it. Will a steamer cut through the paint and tar. I am hoping it will, thus allowing me to make this a job I can do. Not! Man it's alot on crud and smells bad!

2006-06-25 12:40:37 · 8 answers · asked by Juvenile 3

I had a new dimmer switch put in. Every time I turn on the lights dimmed or on all the way the metal piece that mounts to the wall gets really hot is that normal? if not how do I hook it up correctly of fix the problem? Also I have no switch plate on the wall Because I could not find the new one I bought. Please only respond if you know what your talking about no smart a$$ replys

2006-06-25 11:47:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my apartment I have too many bugs in my kitchen!

2006-06-25 10:50:52 · 16 answers · asked by simpson3303 3

2006-06-25 10:20:59 · 8 answers · asked by rrb 1

There is a glass storm door to "keep in" the air-conditing, and copper weatherstripping on three edges. The storm door makes the closure more "air-tight", and I have considered putting in the screen, but prefer not to do this during summer or winter for a variety of reasons.

I have thought about "screwing down" some of the weatherstripping, and would prefer not to have to "shave down" the sides of the door to make it smaller, as this is a job that would probably require a carpenter. An alternative would be a steel door, but I prefer the wood.

Is there some simple fix?

Thank you!

2006-06-25 09:23:47 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis 1

It stopped working for no reason.I flip the switch and hear a buzzing sound, but it is not chopping.Also my drain is not working well.It is draining very slowly.I stuck my hand in to see if something was blocking it and there is nothing there.I did not stick anything weird down there, so I don't know what is wrong.

2006-06-25 09:16:44 · 7 answers · asked by brandiejs1979 4

2006-06-25 08:57:28 · 1 answers · asked by Hollis W 1

I say even with the molding..my wife says the bracket goes above it.

2006-06-25 08:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by Red Sawx ® 6

2006-06-25 08:26:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-25 07:25:33 · 6 answers · asked by Imtiaz 3

2006-06-25 06:58:53 · 4 answers · asked by Sabrina 2

Beautiful Chinese white and blue carpet has turned grey and ugly. Can it be restored?

2006-06-25 06:55:32 · 1 answers · asked by Chineserugowner 2

dried up, i already hit it with a carpet cleaner but it didnt come out, any secret remedies?

2006-06-25 06:29:16 · 4 answers · asked by yep 1

2006-06-25 04:14:43 · 7 answers · asked by dukebeball 1

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea of what the going rate would be to paint a Victorian in Central PA? It is a large Queen Anne style, about 60 windows, no turret. About just over 1/2 the windows are original and are 12 panes over 1 large pane. The windows in the 1st floor are all vinyl replacements. 3 entry doors total. The porches do not need painting.

It will need the old paint scraped off although I believe that should be very easy. The house is currently covered with asbestos/cement shingles and the original siding underneath probably hasn't been painted in at least 60 years. I pulled several of the asbestos shingles off and the paint on the original shingles underneath comes off with just minimal effort.

I am not including the cost of removing the asbestos shingles with the painting (already have that worked out). Just the actual scraping/prep work and painting.

Thanks in advance.

2006-06-25 03:45:46 · 1 answers · asked by Pamela S 1

2006-06-25 03:39:04 · 4 answers · asked by roni 1

2006-06-25 03:02:06 · 3 answers · asked by bar 4

2006-06-25 00:49:35 · 2 answers · asked by KINGIE 1 1

Does anyone know if there is some sort of safety switch somewhere. I didn't have any training, hubby went offhshore, and told me I would have to have OJT and now I think I broke it. He took the owner's manual with him and now I cannot even get it to try to turn over. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-06-25 00:42:55 · 3 answers · asked by byubelle98 2

2006-06-24 23:56:01 · 7 answers · asked by miblueyes 1

I am trying to lcoate a website that will enable me to order a new shaft for my Husqvarna 326RJx series brushcutter/trimmer. I have been searching for hours with no luck. Thanks!

2006-06-24 22:35:14 · 3 answers · asked by warning 1

why are cheap people so stupid?

2006-06-24 20:10:33 · 2 answers · asked by pahump1@verizon.net 4

2006-06-24 19:10:04 · 11 answers · asked by BK 1

I will be using 12/3 Romex to make two separate circuits. As you know, 12/3 is 20 amp wire, for two separate circuits. There is a red wire (hot) for one circuit. There is a black wire (hot) for another circuit. There is a white wire (neutral) for both circuits. In other words, the black wire and the red wire both share the common white wire. Let’s say that one circuit draws 15 amps (red wire) and the second circuit draws another 15 amps (black wire). That is 30 amps. However, they both share the common white wire. The white wire is now carrying substantially in excess of 20 amps. In this case, it is carrying 30 amps and at full load from both circuits, it would have to carry 40 amps. Add it up. It means that the white wire is carrying the voltage from both individual 20 amp circuits (40 amps). The white wire would melt and catch fire instantly. Hence, 12/3 circuits and 12/3 Romex seem dangerous --- but they are used all the time. I don’t understand.
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2006-06-24 17:10:11 · 5 answers · asked by Radial Wave 1

i have 4000 thousand square feet 2 do so any tips would b nice

2006-06-24 16:57:56 · 12 answers · asked by jaydbme 1

the part looks like a 1 ft. 3" pipe with a black motor looking part at one end with electricity to it and has water tubing running to it as well. It is capped on bothe ends and looks as though it was supposed to have some type of tube connected in the corner of one of the caps. the box with electricity to it is only about 3" by 2". no markings on any of it and we can not figure out what it does but it has water pouring out of spot that looks like the tube shoot be there since we put water in the hot tub.

2006-06-24 15:55:46 · 2 answers · asked by syd45297 1

It's 85 inside and 115 outside. Is that the reason it's taking sooo long to cool my place? I'm dying here! What could be wrong?

2006-06-24 15:48:37 · 14 answers · asked by Jayme 2

2006-06-24 15:39:49 · 7 answers · asked by gerald l 1

2006-06-24 13:03:48 · 3 answers · asked by amber2435 2