Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I'm looking for a circular saw and a drill and I see that that reconditioned tools are quite a bit cheaper. are they worth it? and what exactly do they mean by reconditioned?does it mean that someone used it and took it back or what?

2006-09-13 06:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by Applegirl23 1

i live in unit apartment houses, we broke the front door and my door for my room. can anyone help me find a place to buy a cheap door?

2006-09-13 06:50:10 · 6 answers · asked by vivo_454 1

2006-09-13 06:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by btbup 1

2006-09-13 06:37:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should there not be a standard side to help the blind in public toilets

2006-09-13 06:29:55 · 55 answers · asked by bwadsp 5

what size would you recommend, I like to tinker with cars, woodworking and fabrication, I cannot afford a dream shop, so what do you think

2006-09-13 06:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by Ynot??? 2

I have just moved into a house built in 1927 which has a large poured concrete cistern. I've been down in the cistern and it is downright disgusting. I've just about finished pressure washing the concrete (which is very rough) and want to know what would be a good choice to seal the concrete to that is has a smooth finish and doesn't get quite so rude again.

2006-09-13 06:02:57 · 3 answers · asked by Gord 1

I have a 220 breaker that wont reset it seems I cant reset it like the others .

2006-09-13 04:26:18 · 17 answers · asked by Amber 3

I need to replace the "greenboard" and cement board in my shower stall; which measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 8 feet. I'd have a much easier time if I could just hang the drywall & cement board (both measure 4 feet by 8 feet) vertically (8 foot length from floor to ceiling & cut the 4 foot wide section to fit the shower's width).

What are the reasons for hanging drywall "type" material horizontally instead of vertically?

2006-09-13 04:20:58 · 14 answers · asked by cheapskate 1

We discovered beautiful pine floors under our carpeting in our 1850's mill house. We have re-finished, sanded, and polyurethaned them, but they are not tongue-in-groove, and are open to the bsmt, which has some mold. My wife is allergic, and we don't need dirt raining down into the bsmt, or mold coming up.

2006-09-13 04:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by mentalben 4

2006-09-13 04:10:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering what really is there to do to Furnace to continue servicing every year ?
Is a filter change monthly the truth behind it !!

2006-09-13 03:52:07 · 4 answers · asked by aus2can 1

I've pressure washed it and have used a degreaser on it with no luck. The stain is large and the oil was there for several days before I knew it. Waterproofing has been worn off the deck. Any ideas on how to repair the damage before I water seal it?

2006-09-13 03:49:16 · 4 answers · asked by KLD 1

I removed a sticker from a plastic surface, but the remains of it i.e. glue/adhesive parts are left behind and creates quite a mess. Do I use thinner or what commercial product can I use to remove the sticker adhesive completely? Thanks!

2006-09-13 03:49:06 · 24 answers · asked by ? 1

for the winter. What should I not leave inside? is it ok to leave my clothes towels and pillows. I know not to leave toilette paper or paper towels. help please.

2006-09-13 03:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by cufflinkro 2

Bought a house and the home inspector strongly suggested removing the white paint on the fireplace bricks as it may be a health hazard.

2006-09-13 03:33:45 · 8 answers · asked by lilygateau 4

2006-09-13 03:18:54 · 9 answers · asked by stuartnutt 1

2006-09-13 03:10:41 · 15 answers · asked by J H 2

No hourly rates please!

2006-09-13 03:01:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

We want to buy a electric heat pump for our 33 ft. round above ground pool. I have read about them online and it says it uses the ambient air to heat the pool. But if the air temp. is around 68 degrees how high can you make the poool water temperature?

2006-09-13 03:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by riverhills4 m 2

We bought a 19 years old house about a year ago and we've been experiencing some heating problems. The house is a bi level, the ground floor is very cold in winter even when the heater is on, hot air doesn't flow evenly.the ground floor is always cold, the ground floor also has a fire place that we've never used. Hot water also doesn'tevenly flow, especially when two people are taking showers at the same time in different bath rooms, some times you get cold water coming out instead of hot. What can we do in this case ?

2006-09-13 02:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by hahol 1

We get mice in the garage and house on occassion because we live near the woods. Rather than having to get the traps out every few months, we would like to use sonic devices. What brands are out there, and price ranges? How many do you have to use? And do they work? Cats are not an option at our house, please don't even suggest it.

2006-09-13 02:16:24 · 10 answers · asked by LucyPooBird 2

The brass item has an irregular surface

2006-09-13 02:09:49 · 12 answers · asked by DK 1

They have built a nest in my wall!

2006-09-13 02:03:14 · 18 answers · asked by xvx_vx 2

found dead in a brick

2006-09-13 01:54:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just installed a new high efficiency dishwasher in our home. Now when I wash my pizza pans, cookie sheets and metal cooking utensils they come out rusty. Anybody have any suggestions/ideas as to what is happening and can I fix this problem? We do have well water but never had this problem with the old dishwasher. Thank You!

2006-09-13 01:45:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always end up tightening it more at first.

2006-09-13 01:23:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dad id refurbishing his flat in Edinburgh and needs: plumber, electrician, tiler and joiner.

any help greatly appreciated thanks.

john

2006-09-13 01:19:18 · 3 answers · asked by johnnyfavorite 1

Iwas wondering if it is worth the $250 or so, to have my heating ducts cleaned ?
Many have told me its just a made up trade to scare people into believing the health risks.

2006-09-12 23:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by aus2can 1

2006-09-12 23:21:31 · 4 answers · asked by lorelie 2