Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

I know about draino.Should this product work on the clogged sink???...tom science

2006-08-15 04:14:26 · 4 answers · asked by tom science 4

After 3 degrees and 10 years spent building a computer-based career, I'm leaving this career to get into carpentry.

My wife got a great job that gives us the financial freedom for me to take the paycut.

How should I get started?

2006-08-15 03:14:41 · 5 answers · asked by f150 2

2006-08-15 03:03:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Need to tighten up the holes (can't change screw size). Should I use joint compound as filler, which doesn't seem like it'd be strong enough or super glue??? Any ideas please.

2006-08-15 01:16:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 18x52 arbua i have the gfci breaker that is 20amp. so what kind of wire do i need.

2006-08-15 00:54:50 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn G 1

Please reply,its urgent...........thnx........

2006-08-15 00:32:35 · 16 answers · asked by unique13me 2

Please help! Having lived in our end terrace now for two years we are having problems with our next door neighbours. Basically they rent the property dirt cheap from some village crook and they have started to become real pains. The problems first started two years ago when they continually parked their car in front of our house, they sell cars in the street on the sly, the house has started to become a ruin as its slowly falling down, we hear squeals coming from the early hours, sounds more like pain then pleasure, there is a 11/2 year old baby continuously crying and they have a savage dog that if your outside he will try and attack you and barks all day. The amount of rubbish piled in front is a real eyesore. Having spent a lot of time and effort updating our house it’s getting to breaking point. Anyone know what, if anything I can do? Such as approach their landlord? Thanks.

2006-08-14 23:00:35 · 12 answers · asked by dumbchild 2

Its all gone black round the bath and I'd rather not have to replace it all.

2006-08-14 22:47:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 22:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by september_serenade 1

I have a set-in oil, grease stain on my cement driveway, besides the fact that it's ugly; my condo association has asked that I clean it up. I have tried a couple different oil removers from the local hardware store and Home Depot. Help!

2006-08-14 19:59:11 · 10 answers · asked by adrianj_518 3

2006-08-14 19:26:01 · 6 answers · asked by michael p 1

I'm sick of three way bulbs that partially burn out, and would like to change my lamps so I can use 100 watt fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. I know how to remove and replace the switch but I don't know if it will work, though I can't think of any reason why it shouldn't; can you?

2006-08-14 18:51:19 · 2 answers · asked by bill520 2

While I was sleeping my central air stopped working and was blowing warm air in the house. I checked the unit outside and found that it was noisier then normal and the fan out there was not running. So, I bought a new filter for the furnace hoping that would help and turned the air back on, and everything appeared good (cold air and such) though it was not blowing as strong as normal and the outside fan came on once again. After twenty minutes or so I went to let the dog out and found it making that noise again so I checked and the fan was off again. I almost forgot to mention that the outside unit was hot to the touch the first time and getting hot the second time. Any idea's about what the problem might be and how much the parts for this will cost. I have a friend that does this for a living and he will do the labor, but I want to have an idea if I can afford it this week and it is to late to call him. Thanks in advance.

2006-08-14 18:23:40 · 6 answers · asked by Joey's Girl 2

I moved into an apartment that has roaches in it. Its been sprayed 4 times now and they are still crawling around, not as bad but they are still here. What is the easiest way to get rid of them?

2006-08-14 17:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by srmotp 1

My husband and I got into an argument tonight over whether a broken prong on an outlet should stay plugged in or removed because of my fear that it may short out and cause a fire. It shoots sparks everytime it's plugged in

He asked me how it can cause a fire, and I wasn't sure how to explain it. Can someone help me to make him understand that I'm not just paranoid?

2006-08-14 17:29:33 · 7 answers · asked by Lady J 4

2006-08-14 17:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by dana s 2

2006-08-14 17:12:09 · 6 answers · asked by iggypiggy2 2

and there where some sparks.There was some electricity going to the light but the light was flickering.I turned it off and went out,bought a new light switch.I replaced the old switch and everything is fine now.My question is,should I still be concerned that the old switch sparked? Will the new one do the same over time? If not,what would have caused the old switch to do what it did?

2006-08-14 16:57:20 · 3 answers · asked by wuthadhappen 2

i have a small ac unit in my bedroom, i have had the unit for almost two years and never had a problem with it leaking into the house but about two days ago i noticed that when it would cut off (i have it on energy save) that water would drain out of the bottom onto the floor. could this have to do with me having it on the coldest setting for a while and just recently turning it up? (due to recent heatwave) or is this an issue with the ac unit itself!?

2006-08-14 16:09:19 · 8 answers · asked by hot4stamos 1

I have this white wicker loveseat in my living room. I'm pretty sure it's real wicker. I would really like to move it to the patio, but I'm not sure if it's waterproof. Does anyone know what will happen if I expose the loveseat to the weather? Also, is there anyway to waterproof wicker, like with a polyurethene spray or something like that? How would I go about getting that done? Thanks in advance.

2006-08-14 15:58:14 · 10 answers · asked by starfishblues 4

is there a belt tentioner????

2006-08-14 15:49:58 · 14 answers · asked by ferrariboi2003 1

2006-08-14 15:22:09 · 2 answers · asked by Patches 5

I just purchased a 24 volt programable thermostat and plan to replace my current one. Is there a way to determine if this 24 volt thermostat will work on my system?

2006-08-14 14:46:22 · 5 answers · asked by David F 1

We bought a house that has been smoked in for years. Every surface needs to be scrubbed. Not sure how strong of a chemical we need or if just 409 will work. Help

2006-08-14 14:27:39 · 16 answers · asked by mlh1209 1

Dear "Answerers",

Is there is law (USA, CA) that requires contractor/handyman to remove garbage after completion of work?

We just had small project done (room remodelling) and expected contractors to remove all contrstuction garbage upon completion - instead they asking us to pay them for garbage removal - which (IMHO) does not make sence - it should be part of project without any mentioning.

Please advise!

2006-08-14 14:27:32 · 4 answers · asked by RonW 3

Anyone know the average cost to remodel by sq foot? There is a building in town for sale fairly cheap, that is structurally sound, but would have to be basicly torn down to the shell and rebuilt. The building is aprox 40,000 sq ft.

2006-08-14 14:19:08 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5

I have a pretty standard freezer over fridge stand up fridge, a few days ago it developed a water leak that drips down the back wall and soaks my food,, any ideas what might be causing this and how to fix it. both fridge and freezer still seem to be cooling,, it's just wet.

2006-08-14 13:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by sparky_the_perv 3

This pond is feed by 3 springs, and it is ok in the middle but all around the edges is this god awful algae, and it needs to be treated.

2006-08-14 13:07:37 · 7 answers · asked by mamapat 1

Help! 10 points for whoever can help me fix my dryer!! It stopped heating the clothes but it is still spinning and putting air into the dryer and I've cleaned the lint trap. I'll turn it on and come back to it a while later and it will still be on the same spot on the time dial like it would have been if I had just turned it on. Its driving me nuts and I don't know what could be wrong. Its a little over a year old and is made by Whirlpool only under a different name (Roper).

2006-08-14 12:47:46 · 18 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

2006-08-14 12:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Bill 1