Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

My futon legs are sharp and dig into my floor....what I'm referring to is like a coaster for the bottoms of legs

2006-09-14 06:55:52 · 10 answers · asked by SueC 2

2006-09-14 06:49:01 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine.today 2

I need some sound input for this matter: I have to have my HVAC repaired and this is the problem. When I turn it on to heat, the wind blows from the vents but it won't be hot air or heat, it'll be just air blowing. The same goes for the air conditioner. When I turn that on, cool air doesn't come out. What's my issue with this problem and how can it be fixed. Also, I'd like to know the ball park figure on how much this can cost me out of pocket, so that I won't be screwed out by the handyman!

Thanks and have a wonderful day!

2006-09-14 06:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by Huck 4

It's a very small hole and I don't want to go through the trouble of cutting and replacing that section of carpet.

2006-09-14 05:39:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Freezing temperatures in a freezer, say

2006-09-14 05:30:43 · 4 answers · asked by Hilaire 1

Old small sidewalk from driveway to front door tipped fore-and-aft so that the blocks next to it, can be tripped on.

2006-09-14 05:25:03 · 4 answers · asked by Ed K 1

2006-09-14 05:23:55 · 12 answers · asked by ladynamedjane 5

2006-09-14 04:59:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my shower faucet is leaking from hot water side through the cold water side. It's too corroded to tell the size. Can't afford a plumber to come out, right now. I turned the hot water off, that's how I know its on the hot water side. They (both sides) have been changed before but they weren't the correct size either. Had a plumber tell me they would have to change out everything behind the wall and that's why I can't afford them right now.

2006-09-14 04:55:12 · 4 answers · asked by aj 1

I want to install dimmer switches in my girls room. Is it easy and is there a way to get step by step instructions on the web? Please help this is all new for me.

2006-09-14 04:36:36 · 9 answers · asked by moi 2

we live in a very old house, which when we originally bought it had damp, we had it treated and everything was then hunky dory, but now when the house has been closed up for a while, we occasionaly get a smell of fish???? its bizarre.........somone said old wiring can smell of fish? is this correct?? please help.

2006-09-14 04:18:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

its an oil painting that has been collecting some dust, etc. i would say its from the 50's - 60's...

2006-09-14 04:18:18 · 2 answers · asked by S. C 1

I've changed the bulbs but it hasn't helped. They don't flicker but are very dim, and then suddenly, after time, the unit comes on. Is this dangerous? Should I replace the whole light?

2006-09-14 04:16:22 · 9 answers · asked by Blondie 3

I am going to be closing my inground pool for the first time this year. I watched a company do it last fall, so I have a pretty good idea what to do. However, they had a machine to blow out the lines from the filter to the pool. What can I use to do that myself. I have heard using a shop-vac on reverse, however I don't know if I will be able to create a good seal between the pipe and the shop-vac, or if it is even strong enough. Any suggestions?

2006-09-14 04:05:29 · 7 answers · asked by sonotech02 2

The star piece that holds the blade broke off. I ordered a new mandrel housing shaft to replace it, but it appears that I need the blade to create a counterforce to remove the nut at the top. The nut sits just above the pulley. Any ideas on how I can hold the shaft to create 50 ft. lbs of torque to remove the nut?

2006-09-14 03:23:15 · 4 answers · asked by none 1

have block windows in basement had extreme rain last night leaked into base ment around cement cracks where they were installed. only lived here for 18 months were here when bought house. dont look to old help

2006-09-14 02:38:00 · 6 answers · asked by fruitcakee50 1

II live in an area where at comute times there can be alot of traffic on my road...sometimes I can feel the vibrations from the cars in my house...does anyone know anything that can help reduce the vibrations...thanks

2006-09-14 02:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by Winters child 6

I am thinking of installing a Flash water heater in my basement to make a little more room for storage.
But I have'nt found a whole lotta info on them verses normal tank heater, I have 2 bathrooms, laundry and a dishwasher, will a Flash system stand up to the load ?
If so what size would I be looking for ? as there are so many sizes and makes.
Thanks for you help.

2006-09-14 01:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by aus2can 1

2006-09-14 00:53:04 · 8 answers · asked by Richard P 1

2006-09-14 00:46:21 · 21 answers · asked by aparna s 1

moving into a new house carpet needs cleaned

2006-09-14 00:32:13 · 14 answers · asked by Marky 1

What are the solutions to shaky railings? What are the main causes to shaky railings?

As to those you see in bus interchange, where people queue up for buses?

Any solutions that will not have any cost to it?

I need to get mine repaired!

2006-09-13 21:24:53 · 3 answers · asked by smilepeepz 3

2006-09-13 20:56:42 · 6 answers · asked by bob 1

My fridge has been making a loud gurgling noise for the past few months. What does that mean?

2006-09-13 20:45:55 · 8 answers · asked by Psychocat123 1

my 3 yr old has drawn all over her bedroom wall and i could just cry!...pls help if u can,,x

2006-09-13 20:28:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay so the bathroom sink was plugged, and i tried unpluginh it with the plumber, didnt work. so i took a clothes hanger and tried using that. well i guess thats not a god idea i pooked a huge hole in the drain. water went everywhere. i had to break the hanger in pieces to get it out. so i cleaned up the water and put some plumber putty over the hole... so is that going to work? what do i do.. what can i say happened

2006-09-13 20:09:42 · 39 answers · asked by amandamay1984 2

2006-09-13 18:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by georgetjb 1

Is it ok for a wood stove and a chimney to vent into the same chimney, if not why, if not what are the alternatives out there?

2006-09-13 18:15:58 · 5 answers · asked by andrew241 1

We have a cabin that gets lots of snow, so we turn the water off in the winter and have to carry water in, which is a drag. Is there any way to keep them from freezing in the winter? The cabin is old and so are the pipes. We're not there all the time, sometimes a few weeks go by when it's empty. Thanks.

2006-09-13 18:13:26 · 8 answers · asked by loira74 2

I live in a trailer (going to college) and he punched a hole in the wall. My parents bought me the trailer and it has the printed trailer wall board. Can this be fixed without painting it? Please help...my parents will kill me if they see the damage!!!

2006-09-13 18:11:46 · 21 answers · asked by LenaRose 2