Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

having new furnace installed, current air return is in house in hallway, someone suggested i should have the air return relocated to bring in air from outside of the house, anybody agree, disagree with this?...thx..

2006-09-26 09:20:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont know where it had been leaking before couse i didn,t do repaires.origenal roof was covered with a center pitck roofand shingeled.Iwas thinking of useing 5 gallon buckets of that liquid rubber that u use on flat roofs but it seems that it would take lots 2 cover it.I,ve got 200$ 4 matierials I need some ideas I,m wwilling to do what ever labor is needed but an elderly lady owns it and she is on a very limited budget with to much pride to except charity so i ,may be asken 4 a mericle but what the hay i haven,t asked 4 any miricals 4 a long time so hopfully i,ve earned 1 by now .i really hate to see wonderful people strugle ad worry when they deserve so much more in there golden years. please send your best ideas thanks T-Waterdog

2006-09-26 09:05:26 · 3 answers · asked by T-Riverrat 1

2006-09-26 08:51:33 · 4 answers · asked by Kevin S 1

2006-09-26 08:45:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it is a matter of preference, but what is most common? Semi-gloss would be my bet.

2006-09-26 08:29:45 · 5 answers · asked by nathansatter 1

2006-09-26 08:28:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just bought a house and the basement is damp. There is some leakage around the corners of the floor/wall. Now under normal circumstances water proofing this wouldnt be too complicated. Here is my problem. This house had some foundation problems, the back foundation wall cracked and started to bow in. It has been fixed, the plans were drawn up by an engineer and followed. The fix is a permanent one but is not a cosmetic one. In other words, though the building is structurally sound the wall was not replaced. Now I want to waterproof it and finish at least part of the basement for added living space. We plan to divert water away from the house outside and slope the ground at the base so water flows away. But am I able to use a sealant type waterproofer on the inside of the basement? Or will that put too much pressure on the bowed in area and cause more problems? Im looking for an inexpensive solution please. As of right now we plan to go with a baseboard system.

2006-09-26 08:25:52 · 6 answers · asked by MysticEyez 1

2006-09-26 08:18:04 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

I have just replaced a gate valve on the 28mm water supply to the bottom of the hot water cylinder. Unfortunately in doing so have moved the pipe during installation which has caused two small holes in the copper on the tank at the point in meets the outlet. The fractures are quite tiny, however enough to cause a drip. Is there an easy way of repairing this which doesn't involve me replacing the cylinder

2006-09-26 08:09:59 · 8 answers · asked by jas 2

I think it's the box spring that squeeks well more like I don't know I can't even explain its like that farting sound beds make. What can I do to stop it from making that noise. It wakes me up all night when I turn around in bed.

2006-09-26 07:51:10 · 14 answers · asked by Trish H 3

2006-09-26 07:49:07 · 6 answers · asked by katherine f 1

without damage to frame

2006-09-26 07:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by wanttolpve 4

I have not cleaned my furnance and the air duct for 5 years. The house was brand new when i moved in 5 years ago

2006-09-26 07:22:51 · 11 answers · asked by slowman 1

I have carpet in all rooms except the kitchen and bathroom, and I estimate it to be as old as the house.(45 years old). The area to do is about 775 sq. ft. I lifted part of the carpet and there is 1/2" of white foam over a sub floor. The floor squeaks in many places and my bf says we will need to hammer or screw the boards. Which is better for that ? Any other things I need to consider? Thanks in advance.

2006-09-26 07:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

got 2 way switches..to wire one light...need to run a extra wire from black terminal to black on other sw????

2006-09-26 07:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by walkingtall55 1

Our kitchen sink faucet sprays water from the top seam before the spray head. It makes a huge mess. Will simply replacing a washer fix this situation or is it time to get a new faucet for the sink? If fixable, please explain how. Thanks.

2006-09-26 06:59:04 · 17 answers · asked by MSA2004 2

We need cabinet knobs for every single cabinet & drawer in our house (kitchen, 2 bathrooms, laundry room) because the people who lived there before us destroyed all of them to the point of no return & as you know it can be very expensive to purchase all those & we are on a VERY VERY tight budget. I was wondering if anybody knew where to get cabinet knobs (doesn't particuarly matter what they look like, can be very plain) for around 50 cents or less each? I really need help & have already looked at all of the home improvement store & they do not have any that cheap, all are close to a dollar which is way too much for us to afford. Does anybody know of any websites? I'd really appriciate all of the help & thank you in advance!

2006-09-26 06:53:26 · 9 answers · asked by starlightstarbright 3

I assume this antenna was for regular TV...it starts on the ground and runs up the side of my house and stands about 6 ft above my roof. It is shaped kinda like this ------------------------------> \ \ l / /
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Can I take this down? I have cable now. Is it easy/safe to unhook?

Thanks

2006-09-26 06:51:37 · 7 answers · asked by FromTheTop 1

The part that the floating bulb is attached to. I am trying to get the proper name for this peice, and suggestions on how to fix this myself.
HELP!

2006-09-26 06:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by Heather L 2

The total square feet is about 30 including backsplash. The main top is a little under 9 feet. I went to Home Depot and Lowes over the weekend to look at some options and more were in the $2000 range.

2006-09-26 06:42:44 · 7 answers · asked by dmullinix 2

I am trying to move my knew couch in my house and the front door entrance is too narrow!

2006-09-26 06:30:58 · 8 answers · asked by superbad~honeydip 4

What's the difference between "2-ton" "4-ton" and such?

2006-09-26 06:12:23 · 7 answers · asked by Gladicouldhelpu 2

The "ceiling" is not the complete answer for this question. There is a specific guideline as to exactly "Where" on the ceiling the vent fan is placed, meaning in a very specific location, not just the ceiling in general. Can anyone help clarify this?

2006-09-26 06:01:52 · 7 answers · asked by Jason W 1

i turn on then it will trips again.

2006-09-26 05:51:00 · 5 answers · asked by ghunz 1

I have a small building in a heavily wooded (and heavily populated by porcupines) area in Michigan. I plan to cover the building with felt paper this fall, but I don't think this will keep porcupines away. Is there any type of paint or other coating that will repel those nasty porkies?

2006-09-26 05:28:39 · 2 answers · asked by riddle_me_this 2

2006-09-26 05:05:11 · 7 answers · asked by Jason W 1

It looks like my night stand has gotten wet and I didn't notice it. When I was cleaning I noticed that the wood is starting to form a bubble right by an edge. Is there anyway of stopping this from getting worse.

2006-09-26 04:56:23 · 5 answers · asked by MONICA G 1

my boiler is 4 years old and has a boiler water level control on it that shut the boiler every 10 mins to check for proper water level than restarts. my boiler is shutting off much quicker and it takes a very long time to heat the house in the morning. i know this is not the proper way for the boiler to run. i need a reliable boiler repair company that works in the queens, new york area. thank you

2006-09-26 04:43:23 · 1 answers · asked by lregg321 1

2006-09-26 04:33:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The asbestos is currently attached to an old fashioned "octopuss" (gravity based heating system). In particular, the arms or "runs" that stem from the main unit are covered (or insulated) in asbestos. I was wondering...would it be safe to cover the asbestos tape with duct tape just to prevent particles from becoming airborne in the basement? Will the duct tape melt or otherwise become toxic by doing this? I'm trying to find a middle of the way solution until I can afford the $6,000 cost of having it removed by a professional asbestos removal service. Thank you very much for your input! It is very appreciated:)

2006-09-26 04:25:37 · 8 answers · asked by henry315_ny 3