Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

How difficult is it for a complete novice to replace a shower base? Do you just remove the doors and lift off the base?

2006-07-31 23:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie 4

2006-07-31 22:05:06 · 18 answers · asked by SARAH C 1

2006-07-31 20:21:59 · 9 answers · asked by humayun n 1

Like any good environmentalist, I run my washer late at night. So I put on a hot wash and went to bed. In the morning the laundry and all surrounding areas were completely flooded. I live alone so I don't overuse my top loading machine and I'm very careful not to overload it.

It costs $115 just to have a repair person look at it and heaven knows how much to fix it. Anyone had a similar experience and what did you do?

2006-07-31 19:45:50 · 7 answers · asked by dealonbracelets 1

The fan in my bedroom is now broken. I went to pull the chain to turn the light on and the lighting portion of the ceiling fan just fell down. Now its hanging by some wires.

Any ideas on how I can go about fixing this problem?

2006-07-31 18:21:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a smaller 2 br 1 ba house with a unfinished basement. However I have something in almost every outlet and it continually blows the breaker the second i turn on an appliance etc. Does the actual breaker itself need to be replaced? If so is that something that I can do or do I have to call an electrician?

2006-07-31 18:20:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-31 17:36:49 · 10 answers · asked by hughfusion 1

When I walk into my bathroom (and often times in the restrooms at different department stores and restaurants, I notice that the water level is changing slightly higher and lower. This is even true in my basement where the floor is cement. could this be caused by movement in the city sewer lines from other homes?

2006-07-31 17:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by t g 2

2006-07-31 17:30:40 · 2 answers · asked by djfru2000 1

The front door of my house has small shaped glass panels. One has shattered. It is a wood door. The glass had two panes one clear on the outside of the door, another inside the house with a glazed design. The outside pane, shattered. I guess the wood expanded. What should I do. The door is in good shape I do not want to replace it Also the glass is shattered but still in the window.

2006-07-31 17:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by UMMIVORY 2

My home is 2200 sq ft. I will be painting the exterior of the home which is 18 years old. What is the best primer, paint and sheen to use? There are just so many options! Also, what should a bid include from a paint contractor? The ones that have come out are bidding labor only and telling me to get the paint. Is that standard?

2006-07-31 16:33:00 · 4 answers · asked by YahooGirl 2

2006-07-31 16:15:55 · 12 answers · asked by juanmilbesos g 1

2006-07-31 15:40:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a dehumidifier in my damp basement. It runs but the bucket never accumulates water. It use to accumulate water but now it doesn't. It goes on and off like it always has. Is it broken? Where is the water going? The basement is still much less damp as if the unit is still working. Thank you in advance for your help.

2006-07-31 15:39:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, I need to duplicate the key because my apartment's buzzer doesn't work and the manager won't get it opened. So I have to go down three floors to open the main gate. I live in Bay Area.

2006-07-31 15:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by Prasad C 1

These are the biggest house flies we have ever seen in our lives! We have killed about 13 in about 24 hours! We noticed them last night and now we just got home and killed three more!!! Anyone have any ideas of why this is happening? What could the source be? The ONLY thing I can think of, and I have no idea if this is even related....when we changed our kity kitter (which is kept behind a spare room door, on a carpet door matt which is sitting on carpet) we noticed the cats must have been peeing on the door mat because it was soaked through to the actual carpet in the room. We cleaned it up and vaccummed and through out the door mat, replacing it with the one that was in our main hallway. Anyone have any ideas?

2006-07-31 15:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by Amanda 2

I have a new A/C (1 yr old). I have it set on 74 degrees. Its 95-100degrees outside. My house is 81. The A/C guy said as long as it is 20 degrees below what the temp is outside, the A/C is working. They told me that last year. That doesn't seem right! I paid alot of $$ for that thing and I expect it to be 74 degrees. Am I wrong?

2006-07-31 14:37:26 · 14 answers · asked by daweeney 4

2006-07-31 14:25:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is water leaking after the toilet is flushed and causing rust stains in the bowl,Is it safe to use Clorox in the tank? Thank you for any help.

2006-07-31 14:23:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our dog has turned into a "digger" and has dug everywhere around our yard to escape. We fill in the holes and she moves to another spot. She doesn't even have to be outside for 5 minutes, before she is out. It is getting pretty ridiculous.

2006-07-31 14:05:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have not lived in a trailer but my friend is going to rent one in a trailer park, Most of the trailers seem to be in the 70 and 80 model range, Do you think she will have a problem with roaches and mice? I heard they live and bread underneath?

2006-07-31 13:44:20 · 8 answers · asked by kristenbeiza 2

Before you classify this as a stupid question, think of this. The small motor that turns the fan at the top of the unit is maybe 2 amps and uses about 20 dollars worth of electricity in a month, if that much. However, the compressor makes my electric meter spin like a wild top out of control. Running the air conditioner makes my electric bill increase by roughly three hundred or more dollars each month --- or more. By the way, my unit is only eight years old. Does anyone realize that true wealth and prosperity beyond imagination await the man that invents a genuine energy-saving compressor? So here is my real question : What the heck is in a compressor that sucks the electricity like a vampire? What could possibly be inside a compressor that uses so much juice?

2006-07-31 13:35:44 · 6 answers · asked by Radial Wave 1

how can I get any stains out of granite

2006-07-31 13:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah P 2

2006-07-31 13:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by DAVID M 1

Alot of roofers are backed up in my city so I want to do it myself.

2006-07-31 13:07:54 · 11 answers · asked by c_los915 2

water is not draining at end of cycle

2006-07-31 12:56:08 · 4 answers · asked by Cheryl W 1

2006-07-31 12:45:57 · 4 answers · asked by Bret 1

2006-07-31 12:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by Bret 1

It's an inflatable kiddie pool (about 9x12 ft.) and it has 4 pin holes. The stupid patch they give you....which is basically a piece of packing tape...doesnt' stick at all. I've tried silicone caulk and duct tape too.....nothing sticks.

2006-07-31 12:22:53 · 17 answers · asked by paintgirl 4

How much it will cost to replace roof with shingle tile? (currently it's wood) It's 1500sf single story house.

2006-07-31 12:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous