Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

What could cause this & can I fix the problem myself without hiring someone? Please help, I have a dissabled child that lives in my home with breathing problems, so it needs to be fixed ASAP. Thanks.

2006-07-26 20:06:50 · 5 answers · asked by purple_dragonnc1980 1

my kitchen is full of small cockroaches.. i tried lots of chalks,anti liquids..etc.. but there is no change.. please help

2006-07-26 19:58:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved into my beautiful new home. My younger sister came over to see it, and her piece of junk car leaked oil on my brand new driveway!! Yuck!

2006-07-26 19:26:37 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

It's an electric dryer. I got it used from a co-worker's son. They thought it needed an element, and since it wasn't drying at all, I bought one and my boyfriend installed it. Then it still didn't work, so I replaced the thermostat because it looked blown. I replaced it myself (actually there are two thermostats). They didn't come with wiring directions, but it seemed pretty straightforward because one of the pieces would only work in a certain spot. So they can't be in the wrong place. The dryer ran for one load to get dry (maybe 40 mins). The next morning, I was 20 mins into drying my comforter and it just stopped. When I touched the outside of the dryer, it was very hot. I checked the breaker and made sure it wasn't tripped. I even turned it off and then on again to check. Still nothing. I let it cool for several hours while I was at work, and still nothing. The door switch is fine too.

2006-07-26 18:18:55 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa D 2

2006-07-26 17:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by FinAidGuy 4

The reason I'm asking this question is because the the people that build my apartpart used sheetrock as a tile backer back in the mid-seventies which is a true sign of poor workwanship and I need to tell my maintenance man what they should have used because I know they did't have Durarock or Hardibacker back then.
Thanks,
Brian

2006-07-26 17:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by Freddie 1

What can i do to shore up some fence posts more stronger? Do not want to take them out and redo.

2006-07-26 17:20:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a rental that has cat urine in the carpets. I am not sure where the urine is. How do I get rid of it?

2006-07-26 17:11:40 · 14 answers · asked by keeb12 2

these termites attack my fruit trees especially mango trees. i've tried chemical control by they keep coming back.

2006-07-26 17:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by mombok 2

2006-07-26 16:43:40 · 2 answers · asked by melreka 1

I moved from Buffalo, NY where cockroaches are far and few between. These things down here are HUGE. I have only found one in the house and it was on its back in the morning (not sure why? it was still alive) But mostly they bother me when I am trying to sit on my patio. Is there a trap I can buy or something to keep my kitchen and porch clean?

2006-07-26 16:35:18 · 19 answers · asked by scoobedue81 1

2006-07-26 15:17:21 · 9 answers · asked by bdat40oz 2

What can I do to fix this problem cheaply and easily, yet looks good enough to sell the house?

2006-07-26 15:02:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-26 15:01:42 · 6 answers · asked by Mary H 1

The condensation tube from central AC drains to the central sewage pipe in the basement via a pump. Can this cause a problem?

2006-07-26 14:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by gugu 1

When I leave for a weekend or even a day I smell the fumes or exhaust from the tank. It smells up the whole room. But if I run the hot water for second the smell goes away, well after a few.

2006-07-26 14:15:48 · 8 answers · asked by curthauer 2

i recently had to buy a new a/c unit. The owner told my wife and I the 2 1/2 ton 14 seer unit he had would save 30% in electric bills. My bill only shows a 2% savings. How should I handle this with the a/c company?

2006-07-26 14:14:37 · 2 answers · asked by Bruce F 2

2006-07-26 13:45:39 · 9 answers · asked by crpprc2002 2

my ac sometimes will blow warm air instead of cold. I just noticed this time when my temp. crept up and I went outside and my compressor was off and pretty hot. i let it cool down and it started up again what could be the problem??????

2006-07-26 13:43:55 · 11 answers · asked by scott b 2

2006-07-26 13:11:04 · 8 answers · asked by bink 1

Is thier any diffrence to the way the light shines with white, clear, ect. with standard lightbulbs

2006-07-26 13:05:45 · 4 answers · asked by mas52192 2

It's only 6 years old..anyone know what the problem might be, and if I have to buy a new one how much will it cost?

2006-07-26 13:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by sharcook1975@sbcglobal.net 2

I have a John Deere STX 38 lawn tractor and it stopped clicking when I tried to start it after I charged the battery. It clicked when I turned the key and the battery was dead.

2006-07-26 12:36:36 · 7 answers · asked by Eric Y 1

there is a light attached also

2006-07-26 12:31:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-26 12:26:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our oven doesn't work this has been reported sveral times to and each time he tells us that it is under warranty I'll have home warranty come out and take care of it, six months later nothings been done this is just one thing we have told him about. Is there a process or agency to file a complaint.

2006-07-26 11:59:52 · 7 answers · asked by lucky 1

2006-07-26 11:43:08 · 17 answers · asked by M C 1

What is the best color to use ?
2- Who makes the best shingle ?
I got a light color on the house and for some reason it got dirty looking or dark in places

Thanks for answers

2006-07-26 11:26:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My buddy and I are thinking of starting a window washing business. We were wondering if any type of license is required for this line of work.

2006-07-26 11:24:14 · 4 answers · asked by Drake 1

Oddly, this place is up high where no water reaches, but I think there is mildew there. I've tried a couple different primers over the years. I have the same flaking problem on a kitchen wall. The house is 82 years old and I live in the South (VA) where humidity is high...? Thanks for any advice.

2006-07-26 11:11:36 · 6 answers · asked by myrmidon 2