Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I live in Liverpool. I have a touch lamp that the light (used to) comes on in 3 levels of brightness from touching the metal part of the lamp. The light has burnt out. I've tried regular light bulbs and they just stay on, they won't brighten or darken and the light won't go off. So I'm thinking I need a special light bulb for it, but none of the lighting shops know anything about bulbs for touch lamps. The bulb doesn't say anything on the top like regular light bulbs but it says 240/60 N805019B on the metal part of the bayonet. Any body know where I might look for a light bulb. I hate to throw away the light, it's gorgeous. Thanks for helping.

2006-09-20 07:42:44 · 7 answers · asked by Tlp 3

it. Shud I pressure wash it and then sand it and then stain or does it just need sanding before stain.

2006-09-20 07:23:48 · 5 answers · asked by bkybdy 2

I own a home that was paid off by my insurance company as a total loss due to toxic black mold. I remodeled the home, but did not have professional mold "remediation". My wife of 23 years took out a loan on this property and did not disclose to the appraisor or lender regarding the history of this home.Now she has filed for divorce and my name is still listed on deed.....did she do wrong?...could I potentially be liable?

2006-09-20 06:46:24 · 5 answers · asked by willybobjohnson 1

2006-09-20 06:17:53 · 8 answers · asked by k 3

And approx. 3" 12 pitch. We are getting a new roof and the g & d are really old and ugly. Our house is sheltered by trees so they get clogged 2 weeks after you clean them. AND, we are selling the house in the spring and want to increase the curb appeal.

2006-09-20 06:17:27 · 14 answers · asked by taylor7572005 1

2006-09-20 06:09:37 · 3 answers · asked by scorpionpjs@sbcglobal.net 1

I noticed a few weeks ago when I stepped on a tile it sounded hollow, I got up this morning and I have a hump in the floor around that tile. My tile has been down 5 yrs and never had a problem anyone have any idea why this happened and what i can do (besides rip up the floor and start again)

2006-09-20 06:03:25 · 7 answers · asked by MandaSue 2

I live in akron Ohio. Problems are occuring Wish to know what are my rights in order to fence in my section of the driveway

2006-09-20 05:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by milly h 1

the marble has been outside for close to 80 years. It is in really good shape but is scratched and the finish is dull.

2006-09-20 05:00:56 · 5 answers · asked by bandit 1

I have a 3/12 low slope dormer on the back side of my Cape Cod. One roofer suggested a self adhesive flat roof system (which I’m told costs more) while another roofer said covering the dormer with an ice shield and shingles would be enough to prevent leaks. Who to believe?

2006-09-20 04:42:25 · 4 answers · asked by troymcclure 1

I got the a/c unit out of the house but some of the stuff still filled the house. I opened the windows and left the house for a few hours. hope that's all i needed to do.

2006-09-20 04:19:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved into a house with a gas heater. I've heard the bill this winter is going to eat me alive! Any tips on how to save money?

2006-09-20 04:06:17 · 4 answers · asked by Lisa 3

And how much would it cost?

2006-09-20 03:52:17 · 19 answers · asked by hadjama 2

Just moving into a new place, but the bath is horrid. cant afford to replace it, but would like to try and repair it.

2006-09-20 03:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by shockingpink2004 2

Terracotta tiles where the water irrigation system has run onto the tiles and left white hard to clean marks......any tips how to get it off? House is in Spain so I would imagine the intense heat has something to do with it.

2006-09-20 03:06:25 · 4 answers · asked by shirley p 2

My doors are very squeaky so I tried oiling the hinges but they're still squeaking. Any tips on how to do this better or a good product to use?

2006-09-20 02:56:17 · 21 answers · asked by Shilo R 3

2006-09-20 02:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by frosted f 2

I own a 1100 sqare foot ranch with an attached 2-car garage. I've had a couple of people out for estimates and they have told me that a ridge vent wouldn't be necessary. They all suggested installing more vents under the overhangs. My fiance's father tells me that we should have a ridge vent put in do to the increased circulation it would create. However, the roof guys that I've had come out state that with the lack of pitch in my roof (there is a slight pitch) that it wouldn't be necessary.

2006-09-20 02:26:46 · 10 answers · asked by mixedupconfusion 1

joist is 145x45mm. is there a specific guideline/rule of thumb - perhaps from the timber code?

2006-09-20 02:17:52 · 6 answers · asked by anders1156 1

There is no reset button. Please do not answer with "Push the reset button." It is an older model craftsman.

2006-09-20 00:56:06 · 3 answers · asked by toaster4 4

I have just moved into a ground floor flat with wooden floors and you can smell the damp from the cellar when you walk through the door. What is the best way to sort out this problem.

2006-09-19 22:35:42 · 11 answers · asked by DIYER 1

Washes fine, and sometimes spins, but not always. Only turns slowly on occasions, leaving clothes wet, spins up to full speed other times. It's not overloaded, as tried with half loads etc. Any clues?

2006-09-19 22:33:13 · 15 answers · asked by Picklesthecat 1

my gran has a 110 year old sewing table (singer)which has 2 cast metal legs and one snapped during a move(it was really heavy) can it be re attached

2006-09-19 22:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by tank 1

This morning we had hot water come out the cold water taps in our bathroom (which is downstairs) upstairs in the kitchen the cold and hot water taps work fine. We had had the emersion heater on overnight to get hot water in the morning as the regular heater was on the blink (it is an eclectic heater as we do not have mains gas) Is there any way to fix this problem, until we get a plumber in.

We have tried running the cold tap untill it turns cold - this does not work.

2006-09-19 22:17:35 · 12 answers · asked by Mosey 1

I replaced my bathroom suite this summer. Already the sealant is cracking and showing gaps. Can I put more sealant over it or do I need to remove the old and replace with new? If I need to remove the old, what is the best way to do it without taking chunks out of the (plastic) bath?
Thanks...

2006-09-19 22:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by John K 4

i tiled my bathroom last night and now have a load of dry grout on the tiles.does anyone no a quick way of getting this off.i have visitors due around shortly and i need it off b4 then,wothout ruining the tiles.please help if you no how.thanks

2006-09-19 21:55:43 · 12 answers · asked by sammydeea 3

An electrician is calling this evening. Do you have any suggestions on relevant questions to ask or relevant matters to clarify.

2006-09-19 20:07:41 · 21 answers · asked by Joss K 3

I have small black particles that are mixed into my water. It appears to only come from the hot water side and not the cold. Whatever this is, it seems to stain my bathtub quite easily. It will create a thin black ring around the edge of my tub when filled. I have also noticed, if I ever leave a cup facing up in the dishwasher, that the dishwasher water also has these particles. Does this sound like a hot water heater that is about to die, or do I need to just flush the system? Any help would be appreciated.

2006-09-19 16:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by thespartan19 1

My mother has had nothing but problems with her landlord since the day she moved into her rented house. The latest problem is having to do with the water. (which by the way they have had problems in the past about this too) They turned off her water earlier in the day and said they don't know when they will be back to turn it back on. Is there some law protecting renters against stuff like this, shouldn't it be against the law to leave someone without water for days? She is having to come to my house to shower and such, which is a really big inconvience to all of us involved since we live across town from one another. We live in Missouri, and any information reguarding renters rights would be appreciated.

2006-09-19 16:19:01 · 6 answers · asked by Lilat180 4

The shower floor has a stain around the drain.

2006-09-19 16:04:10 · 7 answers · asked by jaaabronie 1