Maintenance & Repairs - June 2006

I'm working on a remodel for a sale and the pervious owners wall papered the entire house floor to ceiling. The paper is like vinyl so it's easy to pull off but the adhesive paper behind it is a pain. I'm trying to steam it then scrape it off with a putty knife but that takes forever. any other suggestions?

2006-06-28 05:38:52 · 10 answers · asked by Levi I 2

I have been living here for 6 years and in the last 2 to 3 years the tub/shower has lost about half it's tiles. They are still laying in the tub. The roof leaks in my dining room, causing plaster and water to drop whenever it rains. The basement steps are wood and some have become unsafe. All these things my landlord is aware of and I have been asking when they will be fixed. I usually get either a " yes we will get to it this week" or "we have to wait on the plumber or roofer". HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has anyone been through this and if so, how do I handle it??????????????

2006-06-28 05:26:43 · 8 answers · asked by snug_l_bear_1977 1

Also, do you recommend any of the major stores to buy from or to install it?

2006-06-28 05:13:40 · 4 answers · asked by ~ 1

We had a structural engineer look at a large crack in the basement floor near a center bearing wall. The crack is approx. 6" to the west of the center bearing wall and has opened approx 3/32" - 1/8". The engineer said that the crack was caused by the bearing wall not being centered on the footing and lack of adequate control joints. This would cause the load from above to crack the concrete floor because of inadequate support directly under the bearing wall. Engineer believe that construction loads and general furniture load should not cause it to crack anymore. Should we continue with the purchase? What should we ask the builder to do about it? Please help. We like the house but don't want to get stuck with something that may need repairs.

2006-06-28 04:30:26 · 14 answers · asked by jones_reid 1

The 20+ year old foundation has a poured-concrete bottom and "concrete block & motar" walls. There is a seepage problem (through the "concrete block & motar" walls only) when the ground is soaked in heavy rain.

Will the foundation (concrete or motar) crumble if it is periodically attacked by standing rain water? if so, other than regrading the surrounding to get better water-drainage, do you have any suggestion for rehabilitating or reinforcing the damaged "concrete block & motar" walls?

Thanks!

2006-06-28 04:07:24 · 5 answers · asked by Chuck_L 2

having a hard time finding the trigger switch for my panel saw, have purchased another, but the gave me one for a grinder, and said it's the same switch...but it's not, any suggestions

2006-06-28 04:04:50 · 1 answers · asked by ray_flf 1

the no. on the sewing machine is: NB4058189

2006-06-28 04:03:48 · 7 answers · asked by Baby Ruth 1

2006-06-28 04:01:10 · 2 answers · asked by kris 14 1

2006-06-28 03:56:02 · 5 answers · asked by hondaking21 1

I've tried shocking and yellow out. It seems to be imbedded on
the sides...brushing won't budge it.

2006-06-28 03:54:45 · 8 answers · asked by Carol S 1

2006-06-28 03:32:41 · 2 answers · asked by mack b 1

2006-06-28 03:26:12 · 5 answers · asked by NICK G 1

2006-06-28 03:25:34 · 10 answers · asked by boring_sad_life 1

2006-06-28 03:18:02 · 3 answers · asked by NICK G 1

The water lines in my Bissell ProHeat 1699 are clogged and preventing the water and solution from coming out the bottom of the machine.Wondering if anyone has unclogged them and has a solution for me

Thanks

2006-06-28 02:36:15 · 3 answers · asked by Froggymom 2

2006-06-28 02:29:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

we need work on doors, kitchen and wiring!!! any suggestions for companies in northumberland please. thank you

2006-06-28 01:43:22 · 1 answers · asked by tweets 2

2006-06-28 01:05:16 · 3 answers · asked by lizilu 1

2006-06-28 00:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there's a fork or something stuck down there, I want to fish it out, (My disposal is acting weird.) but I'm not really thrilled with the idea of reaching around in there. What are the chances I'll lose a finger or some thing? Any thoughts?

2006-06-28 00:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by Shh_its me 4

They are fairly small and can be taken down.

2006-06-28 00:26:37 · 14 answers · asked by mamma_moom 2

2006-06-27 23:15:12 · 4 answers · asked by vinci 1

I have a slight leak in my extension flat roof (14ft x 20ft)- Is it better to patch it up with something or getting some sort of sealant and painting it on there?

2006-06-27 22:16:59 · 4 answers · asked by John S 1

I pushed down the handle but nothing happened. How would I fix this?

2006-06-27 17:33:16 · 16 answers · asked by lollypoppanda2004 2

My Propane Stove is clicking when it is off. What is wrong with it?

2006-06-27 17:29:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I adjusted the temp and it doesn't matter how I wrap things, they all get burnt.

2006-06-27 16:19:21 · 7 answers · asked by badandigood 1

my brothers friend put small dent, like half the size of a dime, on the edge of our expensive kitchen table, its like a cherry color , (the table is wooden), and now there is a half in by half inch by 1/8 inch dent on the table, and my mom is so upset, ANYTHING I CAN DO TO FIX IT UP A LIL or antyhing!

2006-06-27 16:16:19 · 8 answers · asked by John 2

2006-06-27 16:09:15 · 4 answers · asked by khmccooe 1

2006-06-27 15:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by environmentlover911 1

Everyone I ask HATES them or LOVES them. It's like 50/50. I have 3 kids 9,10,and 20 and love the water. Some people I ask say "DON"T DO IT!!!". What do I do? Pros/Cons

2006-06-27 14:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by MMike 3