Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

2006-09-15 07:55:54 · 9 answers · asked by mmturtle 5

2006-09-15 07:52:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a long handled broom to sweep the cobwebs from my 14 ft ceilings. I bought my last one several years ago and can no longer find them. Research on the net has not given me any leads. Does anyone know where I can purchase a broom with an 8-10 ft handle?

2006-09-15 07:37:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a new bed and when I move it squeaks. It's driving me nuts!!! I'm not sure if it's the boxspring or the frame. Help! How do I get it to stop sqeaking? (And please don't tell me to just stop moving in my bed, that's so not going to happen!!!)

Thank you!!!

2006-09-15 07:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by gem20 1

we had a drain pipe that was leaking... The top of our ceilng needs to be dried out and possible mold growth is possible. Maintence had drilled a few hold in the ceiling, and one large hold to fix the pipe. I have a fan in the access point...

-----Would it be a good idea to aim a space heater in this area also. I was told that this would make it worse???? ------

The ceiling light is moldy- so im sure the ceiling cant be any better...

Thanks!!!

2006-09-15 07:22:06 · 3 answers · asked by mikey 3

I am renting a house and the bathroom floor is rotting away. They are going to put in a new floor and tub, but I will be with out a bathroom for at least a week. Does the landlord have a responsibility to put my 2 year old son and I in a motel?

2006-09-15 07:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by Renter 123456789 1

I have turned off the water source knob but there is still a thin stream of water that poors out.

2006-09-15 07:05:44 · 5 answers · asked by Redina 1

2006-09-15 05:59:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-15 05:51:45 · 21 answers · asked by vinubaba 1

I've tried spetic flushes that clear up blockage, but it's stillonly flushing every other time.

2006-09-15 05:51:13 · 11 answers · asked by Mandy M 1

After moving a fridge and it being laid on its side, how long do you need to wait before you use it?

2006-09-15 05:45:07 · 12 answers · asked by bubbles_n_ar 2

2006-09-15 04:22:09 · 5 answers · asked by debbie 1

I just discovered that a freind's oven pilot light has been out (for almost over 3 months) there is a smell of gas in the oven. is there a risk of explosion trying to light? whats the safest way to try to handle this situation?

2006-09-15 04:10:31 · 7 answers · asked by J M 2

I've got some old ones I'd like to spiff up, any ideas???

2006-09-15 04:03:04 · 2 answers · asked by can'tgo55 2

2006-09-15 03:55:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad wants me to only remove the water damaged portion (bottom 3 in. - 2 ft.) of a wall's studs & then replace the missing portions with longer pieces. The replacements will overlap the remaining/original studs by about a foot & then be nailed in.

The walls in question are both exterior walls which meet to form a corner of the house. We live in Sylmar California & live right on top of the famouse "Sylmar Earthquake" fault, not to mention all the other earthquake faults very nearby. I'm concerned about the structural integrity of these very important walls. Can I safely follow my dad's wishes or should I do what makes sense (to me) & replace the entire stud/s?

2006-09-15 03:02:01 · 12 answers · asked by cheapskate 1

2006-09-15 01:50:17 · 6 answers · asked by countryline20 1

2006-09-15 01:43:52 · 7 answers · asked by Angie W 1

Is it safe to run a copper propane line, on or near a heat furance duct? Is it safe for the both to touch?

2006-09-15 01:21:21 · 6 answers · asked by bob_in_h20town 1

I,m trying to find out if there is something to put on a mower deck that will keep grass from sticking, hold up over time, and protect the deck? Something that you would not have to put on every couple hours or every other week. I was thinking of something like polyurethane, power coating, or something eles that would be better.

2006-09-15 01:11:33 · 10 answers · asked by Steve H 2

to change my old fuse box for a new one. My present one is about 30years old and I think it needs replacing. Lights fused last night and it was the devils own to change the fuse..I believe more modern ones indicate the fuse that is blow. Am I right?

2006-09-14 23:26:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've just moved into a new flat. When I arrived, the boiler worked OK. The pilot light went out, and after I relit it (using the spark on the boiler), it stays on but when I switch it on for hot water, it doesn't heat it, although the boiler and the hot water tank and pipes buzz as if it were working.

It's an old-looking boiler, by the way.

2006-09-14 23:14:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have an old blind that i can revamp but have misplaced the mounts any offers of help

2006-09-14 21:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by georgie 1

I have a baxi powermax 140 combi boiler. I tried turning the heating on yesterday in preparation for the winter and the radiators are cold, no heat gets sent to them at all. I bled the radiators but there was no air in the system.

I've noticed when the boiler is on the pressure is at 2 bar instead of the usual 1.5.

I sometimes have problems with the flow to my shower and it pulses between hot and cold.

Any advice?

2006-09-14 21:04:36 · 5 answers · asked by barumjeffries 1

2006-09-14 20:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by sindento 2

My apartments have a wall unit instead of central air. However the airconditioner don't fit in the wall right so there are direct holes. Rather large ones to the outside. Which have let in giant spiders and ants as well as the heat. My electric bill is really high and not to mention is smells like mildew every time I turn it on. So I'd like to break it so that they will replace it with a new one like my neighbor.

2006-09-14 19:03:27 · 12 answers · asked by Hottestwallflower 2

area: campbell, west san jose, santa clara

2006-09-14 19:02:28 · 2 answers · asked by Praveen S 1

I am working on a school project and need a estimate for a $100000 home.

2006-09-14 18:55:53 · 9 answers · asked by martiniac 3

My house was flooded the other day and the handyman had to replace my water heater. My bathtub was fine before anything happened. But after the replacement, it started to back up. I tried using Drano-type products, but it doesn't work.

2006-09-14 18:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by aarayna 1

It sounds like something is loose inside the dryer. If I stop it and then turn it back on, the sound goes away, but after a few minutes, the rattling comes back. It's gotten progressively louder. I have a Whirlpool stacked washer/dryer and the dryer is front loading.

2006-09-14 18:11:40 · 4 answers · asked by panee_segal 2