Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

The shaving cream can has made several stains on the enamel. Thanks

2006-09-14 17:32:34 · 217 answers · asked by loira74 2

Just wondering if it adds to my electric bill.

2006-09-14 17:27:14 · 20 answers · asked by cmaylo1 1

unclogging my drain in my bathroom.

2006-09-14 17:00:55 · 14 answers · asked by juanx54@sbcglobal.net 1

I flush my toilet, the bowl only empties maybe one out of five flushes. I've had new ABS(?) plumbing put in from the floor collar out to the main line. The toilet used to clog all the time, it doesn't clog anymore, but doesnt' flush right either. I have noticed, from uh, standing in front of it that the water level isn't even, like the toilet might be slightly tilted even though it is solid with the floor. If I flush and pour a bucket of water in the bowl at the same time, it works like a champ. The house is 47 years old, wood flooring above a crawl space. I have no idea how old the toilet is. Suggestions?

2006-09-14 16:47:05 · 14 answers · asked by sparkletina 6

Draino didn't work and the snake thing didn't do much either. Help!!!

2006-09-14 16:12:41 · 14 answers · asked by aspenzdad 1

2006-09-14 15:31:56 · 3 answers · asked by gopidad 1

I have a side by side refrigerator. When fridge door is closed, the impact unseals the freezer door. Is there an adjustment that can be done to get a tighter seal on the freezer? The Kenmore fridge is brand new.

2006-09-14 14:33:00 · 10 answers · asked by W 1

I have been draining my water heater once a year, but I have never shut off the water to do it. I just thought that the water pressure helped to blow out sediment. How does shutting off the supply improve the process?

2006-09-14 14:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by phusionx130 3

my house foundation craked now my house is not level what can i do to make it level

2006-09-14 13:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by babyphatt209 1

is it possible to run a natural gas vent up a chimney using something like b vent or 4 inch pipe? What i have is a wood stove using my chimney that measures somthing like 8"x12", or close to that. I want to run a 4 inch pipe up the chimney for my gas furnace to keep the flu separate. Is this ok and is it possible? Would it be better to run it somewhere else?

2006-09-14 13:26:08 · 13 answers · asked by andrew241 1

I have a choice between getting a condo right in front of the beach and one that is bigger but more inland same town; they are both the same price but I was considering purchasing the one in front of the water because of the views and it will go up in value quicker so it is a good investement. It has a slinding glass door, someone told me that if I live too close to the ocean that a lot of sand can get in to my home and that things like my tv and computers (I have like five of them) and other things like stereo can get pretty messed up because of the sea air and the salt in the air, has anyone that lived or lives in beach property that close to the ocean can advice me on this. No smart *** answers please I am tired of smart *** rude people on this site.

2006-09-14 13:14:56 · 11 answers · asked by Queen Kitty 3

Does anyone have any recommendations for basement waterproofing or any waterproofing experiences they would like to share?

2006-09-14 13:14:35 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly R 1

I have a decorative porcelain burner, and after oil is burned and cooled it hardens so much. I need a way to remove this so I can burn new fragrances.

Thanks!!

2006-09-14 12:58:50 · 2 answers · asked by Angie T 1

2006-09-14 12:26:16 · 8 answers · asked by teaseeus 1

2006-09-14 12:20:06 · 10 answers · asked by otitis_media75 2

they have been scratched with sand papers r there any remedies for them

2006-09-14 11:56:12 · 15 answers · asked by aaron 1

2006-09-14 11:40:23 · 9 answers · asked by Fritz 1

a plastic shower pan? is there an adheasive you can use to seal a crack? how can i tell if water is getting trapped under there without takeing the whole shower out?

2006-09-14 10:35:51 · 7 answers · asked by sweetthunder214 2

2006-09-14 10:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by pensioneer1 1

It is 4 years old and looks old and shabby. I have tried most things and can't afford to get rid of it.

2006-09-14 10:06:54 · 18 answers · asked by whatif! 2

Chair construction was with wood, dowels and glue. There are no screws. The wood is not splintered, it looks like the glue did not hod properly. Can this be safely glued back in place with carpenter's glue?

2006-09-14 09:22:52 · 10 answers · asked by Richard C M 1

I have a 100+ year old Victorian house, plaster and lathe - balloon framed..

We would like to insulate without riping out all the walls, Hoping to fire retard the balloon framing also..

We're in the Pacific Northwest - so it's wet..

I have been led to believe that cellulose might wick moisture and settle within a few years, wheras expanding foam will fill and stay.

Fire block is as important (if not more so) to me than R value..

any comments, thoughts or caveats would be appreciatede - thanks

2006-09-14 09:00:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-14 08:45:56 · 3 answers · asked by mitch118 1

My son flushed a plastic toy cell phone down the toilet. The toilet appears to be functioning properly, but I am concerned with it being lodged in the pipes. It there somewhere I can check along the drain line to see if it is stuck. My house is only a few years old and out toilets are hooked up to the sewer.

2006-09-14 08:30:03 · 12 answers · asked by recruiter74 2

after filling it with oil a small fissure was discovered. serious answers only please

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

The starter cord is broken

2006-09-14 08:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by grandvalleycry 1

Is it possible to fix a snag in a berber carpet? The thread is still attached at both ends.

2006-09-14 08:11:07 · 6 answers · asked by atlantaangie384 1

Ok, so heres the info, I bought a house, the gas furnace is vented through a large lined chimney along with a wood burner. The chimney has 3 thimbles, the previous owner said it used to have a gas furnace water heater and a wood stove, I haven't used the stove yet and have switched the water heater over to electric when it failed and closed off the thimble for this, my question is can I use the stove? If not what can I do to use the stove? I looked into getting a sep chimney for the stove and its rather pricey. Could I vent the furnace out the side of the house? do I need to get a stack for the Furnace? Any ideas?

2006-09-14 08:00:32 · 3 answers · asked by andrew241 1

Can anyone explain this concept to me. i need to replace my entire shower system and I will need to replace the rough ins as well and I dont know how to tell which one I need. HELP.

2006-09-14 07:57:51 · 6 answers · asked by AuntieKJ 4

This is the second dryer to do this. We have been hanging clothes on the shower rod for 2 years, which is getting old.

2006-09-14 07:09:32 · 6 answers · asked by Scott F 1