Maintenance & Repairs - June 2006

Just moved into this house less then a year ago, I have a small portch that is rotting away. The portch is only few square, feet enough for a door to open over and take one step out onto the portch before you get to the steps. I lifted up one of the wooden boards on the portch and saw that is rotted and I can look down into the courner of my basement.
What is the best way to fix this, what type of wood, what type of paint or is there a nice plastic type of good waterproof solution to this porblem? I live near a lowes, so anything I get would be from there. I basically have no idea what Im doing, thanks for any help!

2006-06-29 04:03:45 · 6 answers · asked by Robert 1

this is hydrostatic .replaced drive belt and still same thing .
can not add oil to hydro because iit is sealed from factory
only does it when oil seems to get warm

2006-06-29 04:03:21 · 1 answers · asked by Terry P 1

my pool is rectangluar 18x36. The liner is damaged and part of the bucket and wall has fallen into the pool. It isn't as bad as it may sound. I just want to know what would be my best option. The pool is an old pool about 30 years or so . We would love to keep it if it doesn't cost too much to repair it.

2006-06-29 03:45:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering what the major issues are that we should be checking out on a house that we are thinking about purchasing. Home inspection list would be helpful! Thanks!

2006-06-29 03:05:21 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany 2

Recently a man came out to inspect our house for termites. Some evidence of same was discovered toward the rear of the dwelling: a single point. The house is only four years old, but it is located in the woods, which is a natural haven for these little critters. He said he couldn't spray the perimeter of the house for termites, because our well was too close to the dwelling. He cited state law, but gave no reference number to check out same. My questions are (1) What is the minimum distance. (2) under what code could I find this? The closest point to the well is 48 ft. away and that point is on a corner of the dwelling, so it is not like the entire house is close to the well. Also, the nearest water fixture within the house is probably 75 ft. from the well. The reason why I am asking, is that the alternative way to get around this DISTANCE problem, is thee times the cost, and I'd just as soon spray the house myself rather than get into that situation.

2006-06-29 03:02:55 · 6 answers · asked by jeeveswantstoknow 2

2006-06-29 02:44:58 · 5 answers · asked by filenz 1

I would just like to remove the latex paint. Not the finish of the woodwork.

Thanks

2006-06-29 02:25:25 · 11 answers · asked by freeze235 1

2006-06-29 02:11:18 · 5 answers · asked by dad196422 1

... i'm in a situation where i had damp in a property that i took over to renovate ... I had a DPC put in at no small expence with a 15 year guarantee etc ... the wall has since been replastered entirely and sized ready for cross lining pre decorations ... however there seems to be a patch at eye level of about a meter wide that has just appeared , i have tryed to dry it out with a radiator but its not moving ... today i'm getting the plaster hacked off again ... BUT THEN WHAT ? just seal it ? there are no leaking pipes in this area , or guttering outside ? Could this be just residual damp maybe ?

2006-06-29 01:59:27 · 8 answers · asked by curly 1

was just given a beautiful buffet from the 30s (i think). i am about to start refinishing it, but the veneer is bubbled in a couple of places, the worst one being on a seam. how can i fix the bubbles. thanks.

2006-06-29 01:28:02 · 3 answers · asked by steve s 1

2006-06-28 23:12:48 · 11 answers · asked by Sallie 2

2006-06-28 22:03:33 · 16 answers · asked by gandg 1

I have been having trouble with mold in the bathroom. I get rid of it with bleach--but it comes back. I thought there was too much moisture and had a larger fan installed--but to no avail--it still comes back. It has been checked and it is not coming in from the walls or roof. Any suggestions?

2006-06-28 20:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by beckychr007 6

What is the proper temperature inside a standard household refrigerator side ? and also what is it for the freezer side ? My repair guy says its fixed but i don't think so it's still not cold enough on either side . so i put a thermometer in it to check -- but what are the proper TEMPs???

2006-06-28 18:41:20 · 4 answers · asked by dollz 1

Its summer time again and as you all know these electric bills can get outragous! Everybody tells me different so I would appreciate it if someone who actually tested the difference and knows from experiance would let me know which is better

2006-06-28 17:35:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for buying a home. I notice that in some homes the owners have used foam sealants all round the inside of garage (like a line : where the drywall bottom meets the floor ) . I am afraid if this could be hinting a mice problem

2006-06-28 17:33:42 · 4 answers · asked by vimkau 2

2006-06-28 17:17:54 · 6 answers · asked by herm 2

2006-06-28 17:02:50 · 6 answers · asked by sykao 2

Its like 100 degrees in my room, I've got fans blowing and all the lights are off, what else can I do?

2006-06-28 16:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by malibu1 1

2006-06-28 16:47:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stupidly left a strainer on the coil while it was hot, searing the plastic strainer to it. I rent the space, so I NEED to fix it. Help!

2006-06-28 16:28:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just got a real good deal on a commercial snapper riding mower that needed some rear end work done on it. otherwise the engine and mower are in excellent shape. i need to get a repair/maintenance manual for the mower and the briggs&stratton ohv engine. i do not want one of the generic/ all mower manuals that clymer sells!! i want one that is specific for my mower!! any help????????????thanks!!!!!!

2006-06-28 15:15:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-28 15:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by Palani 1

i just got a real good deal on a commercial snapper riding mower that needed some rear end work done on it. otherwise the engine and mower are in excellent shape. i need to get a repair/maintenace manual for the mower and the briggs&stratton ohv engine. i do not want one of the generic/ all mower manuals that clymer sells!! i want one that is specific for my mower!! any help????????????thanks!!!!!!

2006-06-28 15:14:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just got a real good deal on a commercial snapper riding mower that needed some rear end work done on it. otherwise the engine and mower is in excellent shape. i need to get a repair/maintenace manual for the mower and the briggs&stratton ohv engine. i do not want one of the generic/ all mower manuals that clymer sells!! i want one that is specific for my mower!! any help????????????thanks!!!!!!

2006-06-28 15:13:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know they are made for gas homes, but do they make models for electric homes too?

2006-06-28 14:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by phantomknight70 2

2006-06-28 14:41:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-28 14:36:53 · 9 answers · asked by Radiogirl624 1

2006-06-28 14:01:48 · 6 answers · asked by smallfryd 1

I have a 30cc Ryobe petrol driven edge trimmer and when I try to start the dam thing it starts and belches out blue smoke and then cuts out. At the same time the fuel starts to leak from where, I cannot locate, I have checked all of the fuel lines and they are fine as they were renewed a couple of months ago. Does anyone have any suggestions apart from taking it to a repair shop. Or should I just thow it out and buy a new one?

2006-06-28 13:36:59 · 5 answers · asked by tonyjohnson21 2