Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

2006-08-10 02:22:53 · 12 answers · asked by realquietcool 2

2006-08-10 01:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by Timothy D 1

I am very interested by home renovations and fixer-uppers blogs.

Which blogs would you recommend ?

Thanks
Roy

2006-08-10 00:59:28 · 1 answers · asked by roy_s_jones 6

Help! Has anyone even heard about this type of electrical problem before? When we plugged a regular steam iron into the wall. The unit didn't work. In fact, the AC outlet went out. Also all of the connecting line that feeds into the next bedroom went out. But only from here out. The rest of the house has power. And none of the breakers trip. But it only got weirder when I started troubleshooting. My tests showed me that the HOT and GROUND was reversed! Further testing I did was to pull all of the recepticles out of the wall and change them . So now, all of recepticles are new, Then I run my tests. A sign of relief this time because now my test shows the polarity is OK. Problem solved! Then, a final test run. Now my multimeter says 115 volts! It's a Sure Ball right? WRONG!! When I started plugging the lamp.....no light. Then I plugged the TV....nothing! AGAIN with the multimeter...115 volts! YES!! There is voltage but it could not power even a light bulb. What am I missing here? HELP!

2006-08-10 00:09:45 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

I want to run a flow and return to my garage as I want to install a radiator in there but the garage is 8 meters from my house. I don't want them to freeze in winter so how deep should I bury them or is there any insulated pipe I can buy so they don't need to be buried so deep ?

2006-08-09 22:32:15 · 17 answers · asked by Andy 4

Do I need to pay them with real money, or can I use monopoly money?

2006-08-09 21:14:40 · 12 answers · asked by Matthew 1

2006-08-09 20:14:45 · 5 answers · asked by Jeeva 1

2006-08-09 19:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by brandie w 2

For years, I've heard that this will extend the life of household batteries but I wonder if it's true? Can anyone explain this? Thanks!

2006-08-09 18:38:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The leaks were filled with foam 2 weeks ago but the smells still continue. I am worried about the kids inhaling these unhealthy fumes. Any answers on this one would be appreciated. Thanks.

2006-08-09 17:22:20 · 7 answers · asked by woman28 1

I operate an indoor karting facility. The track surface we were given was sealed and we are having difficulties in keeping the carts from sliding. We have sparingly sprayed portions of the area with additional sealer and that works great but in a couple days the tires are buffing the sealer back to a shiny, slick surface. Is there a matte finish sealer that would work? Any recommendations as to a sealer that could not be "polished" or "buffed" to a shine?

2006-08-09 17:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 16:19:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am currently trying to sure up an old horse stable and I've heard this could do the trick and i have plenty of wire i can use

2006-08-09 15:51:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

ac is leaking water.....no drain pan or anything like that no water in the condensation hose even

2006-08-09 15:31:52 · 4 answers · asked by aprilmorse@sbcglobal.net 1

We recently purchased our home, and really want to keep the original Kitchen cabinet door pulls/handles. They are coated with several coats of paint, and we want to strip the paint, but are afraid of damaging the plastic material they are made from. What can we use to strip the paint, that will not damage the plastic ??? They are very old, probably 50-60 yrs old....Thanks !!!

2006-08-09 15:10:29 · 6 answers · asked by mobileminiatures 5

Its a house air conditioner there is a little condensation on the outside but not much. Is it froze up or did it go out?

2006-08-09 15:02:11 · 3 answers · asked by aprilmorse@sbcglobal.net 1

Hi,
I am building my new garage. It has a gable roof with a valley attaching to the existing roof. My question is when I frame the valley, and add the support for the rafters onto the main roof. Can I just place the support wood onto the roof without removing the shingles? Or should I remove them?

Thanks for your time.

pb4sc

2006-08-09 15:01:44 · 2 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

2006-08-09 14:40:29 · 3 answers · asked by Boon 1

We killed a big tree on top but now the roots keep sprouting little trees from the roots...Please help

2006-08-09 14:37:45 · 6 answers · asked by bullsweat007@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-08-09 14:27:58 · 3 answers · asked by safeire 1

What can I do to fix it? Its 4 months out of its one year warrenty.

2006-08-09 13:29:34 · 7 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

I just finished installing my roof rafters for my new garage. The ends of the ceiling joists are a little higher than the rafters. I want to cut this excess off. What is the best way? circular saw or sawzall or is there a better way? Thanks


pb4sc

2006-08-09 13:27:14 · 4 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

It has what looks like mold on it - dark streaks. I don't want to use anything too harsh, I just put in a landscape bed below and don't want to harm the shrubs..

2006-08-09 13:22:34 · 5 answers · asked by mgoettner 2

2006-08-09 13:16:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need pipes about 1/2in in diameter and about 1.5 feet long bent in some way. Whats the cheapest way to get that done

2006-08-09 12:39:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I moved here people kept saying washer and dryer should be stored in real storage. The pair I have currently are in my garage. Will they still work over time? How long can they stay before they don't work again?

2006-08-09 12:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by kewtee469 2

2006-08-09 12:03:28 · 4 answers · asked by Sandi M 2

My house is 10 years old and I think it'll help my electric bills, especially since one of the attic access areas has no insulation. I got an estimate of $450. My house is 2100 sq ft and two story.

2006-08-09 11:16:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 10:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by e.t 1

2006-08-09 10:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by MM 1