Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

My young one left the gas tanks for the riding lawn mower sitting outside in pouring rain for several days - what are the chances that water has gotten into the canisters, and if so - how do I get it safely out? I vaguely recall having had water years ago in my push lawnmower - and a neighbor put some rubbing alcohol??? in it that seemed to cure the problem, but am not sure. Any suggestions anybody?

As an alternative - if I want to get rid of the possible watered down gas [new riding lawn mower - I am not taking my chances with it] where do I go to, to safely dispose the gas off? I can't just dump it - we are talking about nearly 6 gallons - it will damage all growing things and we have pets too, and obviously I can't put it in the trashcan... Will the gas stations accept it back, or where do I need to go? How do I make sure afterwards that there is no water remaining in the tanks before using them again?

Thanks! S.

2006-08-31 01:46:20 · 1 answers · asked by greenegardens 2

I want to extend my patio slab. Should I pour a new adjoining slab? If I continue the same slope as the original slab, it may be too low w.r.t. the yard. This would also result in an obvious seam between the too different slabs. Should I overpour the original slab when doing the new one to raise the whole thing and make one surface? Would this be more liable to crack? Is there anything wrong with overpouring concrete?

2006-08-31 01:29:58 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4

i can hear the unit come on outside the house.

2006-08-31 00:50:40 · 11 answers · asked by okeith g 1

2006-08-31 00:39:45 · 6 answers · asked by lou r 1

2006-08-30 22:21:54 · 7 answers · asked by kjsimkins2002 1

ikea?? Toa payoh?.. need the address and the price! thanks

2006-08-30 22:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 20:15:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wrapped up a bathroom remodel, tile in the shower and floor. When should I apply the sealant? Contractor said 90 days, that seems long.

2006-08-30 17:51:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a desk that is brown, and I would like to paint it white. It is one of those desks that you built using the manuals. Spray painting is not holding, what are the other things that I can try?
Please help.

2006-08-30 16:27:00 · 11 answers · asked by Samster 3

My galvanized steel storm shutters sat out in the rain for quite some time. They now have a powdery substance are corroding and appear to be rusting in some spots. How can I properly clean them and reapply a protective coating? Thank you.

2006-08-30 15:50:36 · 2 answers · asked by Billya 1

when our washer drains water comes up through our sink, bathtub and toilet to the point of overflowing. whats the problem and how do i fix it???? thanks in advance

2006-08-30 14:59:00 · 6 answers · asked by sickgirl42069 1

2006-08-30 14:43:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our AC handler and drain pan is in the attic. It keeps filling up with water. I drain it, put in some clorox, it stayed dry for a while, then it started up again after a week or so. I finally put down a whole bunch of clorox and what looked like hard water deposits came out. It stayed dry for a while but then it wasn't cooling well. I called a repair man, he added some freon, it worked for a while. Now it is full of water again. What gives?

2006-08-30 14:40:14 · 13 answers · asked by semba896 1

Is it necessary to scrape all old paint off? Any particular tools that work better? Dremmel etc.

2006-08-30 14:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 2

i'm look for a sliding glass door for a single widemobile home. does anybody know if companies even make them and if they do where can i get them.

2006-08-30 14:30:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 14:26:43 · 7 answers · asked by drkewl1 1

tools, applying method,

2006-08-30 14:20:55 · 7 answers · asked by a_norcal 1

2006-08-30 13:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by RypTwinsplus1 2

can I install a keyed entry system without replacing the entire unit..thanks
It is a Chamberlain Liftmaster 1/2 HP

2006-08-30 13:29:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard quite a pop about an hour ago in a lightning storm. That may be unrelated. Nevertheless, my sink is suddenly not draining. I poured some water down in and dingy water came right up. My disposal also didn't work. I (stupidly) put my hand down there once the disposal switch was off and felt only flat surfaces. Strangely, I couldn't feel any obvious place for the water to flow through. (The disposal blades are sealing the drain shut?) I checked the breakers and they seemed normal. I pressed the reset button. I don't hear a peep from the disposal and the disgusting water is receding very slowly. Do I have a problem with my switch, my disposal, my drain, a fuse? I'd appreciate your wisdom! Thanks.

2006-08-30 13:27:02 · 5 answers · asked by moab 2

2006-08-30 12:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by joe c 1

Explain the tape & float method. do you wet the tape first?

2006-08-30 12:44:12 · 1 answers · asked by J.J. 1

Yesterday I had my new Kenmore refrigerator delivered. The freezer is finally cold - but not as cold as it should be. The refrigerator never did cool down. I called sears and they wanted to send a repair person in 2 weeks. I declined. I am supposed to have a brand new one delivered now in 2 days but now I'm thinking I should just return it and buy elsewhere. Suggestions?

2006-08-30 12:17:53 · 6 answers · asked by lilley121040 1

My tractor is ten years old and has a briggs and stratton 18.5HP twin engine. I have replaced battery. plugs, airfilter and electronic ignition unit.
Also after cooling down it will run fine again til hot.

2006-08-30 12:04:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our neighbor has one. He fills it up at the beginning of summer. Then lets it go to brown water till late summer, cleans it one more time, then sits there dirty till next summer. How are these types of pools supposed to be dealt with? It's creating a mosquito heaven. There nice people, just hillbillies. It's probably 3-1/2 ft. deep X 20 ft. wide.

2006-08-30 11:59:52 · 5 answers · asked by mary h 2

2006-08-30 11:46:45 · 4 answers · asked by rbanglj 1

I am having problems with the Air conditioning unit in the house that we just bought. Every two weeks, we have to replace the air filter. This is due to it being clogged with dust and dirt. The problem is that it is costly and that there is such a suction in the return that it is unreal. The other thing is that the unit is NOT cooling the house. It runs all day long and never get under 80 until 10:00 p.m. The Home Warranty people say that there is nothing wrong. I disagree. What do we need to do to get the Home Warranty people to fix the problem? Or is there something that I can do to help it myself??? PLEASE HELP!

2006-08-30 11:44:45 · 4 answers · asked by ladyrazrback 1

Iwould like to buy flooring for my granddaughter for her living room and hall but it is such a big area that i dont want to pay over the top i live in widnes near liverpool.

2006-08-30 11:44:28 · 8 answers · asked by DOROTHY M 2

2006-08-30 11:36:57 · 2 answers · asked by noubai p 1

We just bought a new couch, at a nice discount because it had some "mystery stains" on it. I'm fairly certain it's glue, and I want to try to get it off without hurting the finish of the leather. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

2006-08-30 11:34:14 · 3 answers · asked by K-MO 1