Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

I found a new unused camera bag in my closet. Now I remember why it's not used... the zipper is not smooth and is difficult to zip. Is there anything I can put on it that's NOT greasy or oily to help it work better?

2006-07-26 11:04:37 · 14 answers · asked by MagPookie 4

it is a double wide home...about 20 yrs old.

2006-07-26 10:21:46 · 6 answers · asked by amaxey59 1

2006-07-26 10:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by granniehp 1

I don't understand the testing strips very well and don't know if I have too much or too little of the various chemicals

2006-07-26 09:57:42 · 7 answers · asked by Momto6 1

2006-07-26 09:18:37 · 10 answers · asked by interested 1

2006-07-26 09:07:26 · 7 answers · asked by kimecko 1

Old range hood had just 1 white & 1 black to obviously connect to the 1 of each coming out of the wall. Installation instructions say only "connect the electrical".

2006-07-26 08:50:06 · 5 answers · asked by algae 1

I've noticed that within the last 2 months whenever I turn the water on in the bathroom sink or shower, we are getting shocked. I had the water running in the sink, the presure (force coming out of faucet) of the water was high and when I placed my hand under the water I felt as if I was shocked. Like a surge went through my hand. We have experienced similar thing while in shower. Reaching out of shower and my hand felt a surge. Did not hurt, but scared my daughter. Could this get worse? What is the problem? Help!

2006-07-26 08:47:28 · 10 answers · asked by i_squeeze 1

I live in a mobile home in Massachtusetts

2006-07-26 08:08:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-26 08:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by dl031 1

2006-07-26 07:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by Janine B 2

2006-07-26 07:48:56 · 2 answers · asked by Sels 4

Siding, finish basement, pave the driveway, deck for entertaining...any particular order i should do any of them?

2006-07-26 07:40:46 · 22 answers · asked by Carrie P 1

it leaks out of the main vent in the living room. i need help asap

2006-07-26 07:38:37 · 15 answers · asked by ramon20041986 1

we layed tile after hurricane katrina whats the protocal about if you should tile the whole house with the same color tile my 10 yr old wants different tile then we layed in the bedroom. Does this effect the value of your home or does it matter?

2006-07-26 07:28:36 · 6 answers · asked by justwanttoknow 1

How?

2006-07-26 07:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by healy_lizzy 1

It poured last night and our back yard flooded which sent water pouring in under the back door. I need to get it weather proofed brfore the next storm. Also we discovered cracks between the blocks in the wall that let water in the house, how do I seal these???

2006-07-26 06:54:26 · 53 answers · asked by blue_mnms_rule 2

I can smell damp in my room but can not see any water stains, the room is over a bath room and next to one.

2006-07-26 06:11:18 · 6 answers · asked by LadyTima 1

The tape has been stuck on the siding for 3 years and it is in inconspicuous areas so I can try different things.

2006-07-26 05:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by LotsToLearn 1

2006-07-26 05:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

can a gas stove melt a dime

2006-07-26 05:46:26 · 4 answers · asked by danmak2001 1

The motor is about 20 years old, NEVER failed. Spark is good, gas is ok, and it feels like there is compression, but the motor won't start. The shut-off switch tests ok. There is spark.

2006-07-26 05:21:05 · 5 answers · asked by fiddlesticks9 5

2006-07-26 05:16:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The lump is a raise in the floor right in front of the sink. It's about 6 inches in length and maybe 3 inches in width and appears to be having to do with the beam. This has only recently happened since my kitchen sink sprung a leak. I'm concerned about mold or rotting. My father in law says this is nothing to be concerned over and someone else said it might be the house swelling and settling due to the extreme heat we've had lately. If anyone has any advice please I'd love to hear.

2006-07-26 04:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by Lady_D 3

I am taping an air conditioner in a window (I know, I shouldn't but I am!) using card board around the edges and want to know if duct tape is my best bet for staying power. I'm just trying to seal up any cracks so the cold air dosn't get out. The air conditioner is in an upper window so no break-ins to worry about just don't want any precious cold air to escape!

2006-07-26 04:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by Fritzle 2

2006-07-26 04:53:57 · 14 answers · asked by gogan 1

It's in that steel drain that comes from the basement and goes all the way to the attic. The section between the basement floor and the basement ceiling has a nice big crack in it, and water seems to leak. How does that rusty section get replaced without the rest of it falling apart. The house was built in the 1930's. Is it a do-it-you job, or should we call a plumber?

2006-07-26 04:30:54 · 11 answers · asked by Patty Pooh Pooh Pie 5

My rental is old and in bad shape. My outdated fridge has a funny odor and the freezer wont close and doesn't keep stuff frozen. I've asked my landlord to check on it and they haven't - claiming that the owner wont pay for such a repair - it's been months! Also my walls, floors, door, stairs, exterior, are all questionably up to standard- how do I find out how bad it needs to get before it's a code violation?

2006-07-26 04:26:38 · 21 answers · asked by Redrum 3

I live in a 1,024 sq ft condo with a 12 yr old split central a/c system. Recently a bad burning smell came thro' the vents with the a/c on. After searching in vain for a dead animal in the attic (at my suggestion), a technician told me it was a freon leak and that, considering the age of the system and cost of replacing coils, etc., I should probably replace the system. Does this sound right?

2006-07-26 04:09:48 · 5 answers · asked by kam 1

want to add panels to fire doors in a guest house anyone know were i could get any

2006-07-26 03:34:50 · 2 answers · asked by John H 1