Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

2006-09-12 03:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by Shirley S 1

They get in through an opening between my roof and my soffitt, which is standard with the other houses in my area.

2006-09-12 03:34:19 · 10 answers · asked by howdoyoulikeyourpussy 1

I have tried Bleach, comet, softscrub, even vinegar and CLR...and its still yellow, and the vinyl is bright white, help!

2006-09-12 03:28:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many contractors are staying here at the motel and of course many of them insist on going fishing on their days off. But they like to cook their fish right outside of their room and of course it stinks up the room. any suggestions?

2006-09-12 03:19:03 · 7 answers · asked by orchard_littlejoe 2

There was major long-term water damage from a leaky shower which caused the wood in the walls to turn to mush. I've ripped the shower stall completely out along with the wood/wall frame-work. Now I need to replace or re-frame the wood, but don't know how many nails should be used to connect everything properly.

The walls in questions are very important structurally since they're exterior AND join to form a corner of the house.

Each vertical 2 x 4 will be placed between the horizontal "sill/sole" plate (directly on the foundation) & the horizontal "ceiling plate" (don't know the official name of that one.

Ultimately I need to know how many nails should be used to connect the vertical stud's bottom and top end to the wall (& the adjoining "fire block" about midway).

Thanks for your time!

2006-09-12 03:18:03 · 5 answers · asked by cheapskate 1

2006-09-12 01:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by Lindz 2

2006-09-12 01:50:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to cut cyclinders at work to fit around columns in a house. They are pretty tall, i need to cut them in half vertically. How do i find the center?

2006-09-12 00:37:03 · 4 answers · asked by sandee 2

Installed by a previous owner is i feel, still under guarantee? I have a major problem! am i covered by the guarantee if i'm not the one who had it installed?? as different countrys may well have different laws etc, please uk answers only, THANKS.

2006-09-11 22:16:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-11 21:38:54 · 1 answers · asked by d_k_ob_gyn 1

The main fuse, for all electric lights, blew, replaced it with 5amp, it blew again, replaced it with 15amp, fuse held and all lights are working except bathroom lights- I have checked all connectors, switch etc, they all seem to be working fine, and electricity is entering before the switch, as it shocked me when I accidently touched the red wires. Any ideas, thanks.

2006-09-11 21:07:18 · 7 answers · asked by tristanjove 1

Okay- I know that Im a blonde, and you would love to use ur favorite blonde joke.... but this is a real question I have been wondering. So if there are any electricians out there- let me know....Is it okay for me to have a light switched on, with no bulb in place???? I have heard that it is a possibly a fire hazard....

2006-09-11 19:26:53 · 12 answers · asked by me 3

I just bought this condo. Should I change the toilet? How much would a plumber charge to repair or replace the defective toilet?

2006-09-11 17:56:46 · 14 answers · asked by mariposita 2

in new york city, manhatan (lower east side)

2006-09-11 17:49:26 · 6 answers · asked by Jai 1

2006-09-11 15:51:36 · 37 answers · asked by georgeblack 1

2006-09-11 15:35:29 · 20 answers · asked by comama2005 1

Around the bathtub and around the door, seem to be the main areas. How can I repair this?

2006-09-11 15:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by Noimanay 2

I live in a 3 unit apartment building, 2 apartments on the main floor and i have the upstairs apt all to my self. The question im asking is why is my kitchen floor sagging in the middle, i've gone down stairs to see if my neighbours ceiling is sagging but it is perfectly leveled. It is a good inch off from the walls. Can someone explain to me why the floor is sinking in the middle and my neighbours ceiling is perfectly leveled. And what can i do to fix this problem

2006-09-11 15:14:59 · 9 answers · asked by gerry d 2

On a house facing west or south, would having a storm door ruin the front or main door because of the sun?

2006-09-11 14:18:08 · 6 answers · asked by Sue T 1

I mean if you have hot water why would you need to heat it ?

2006-09-11 13:58:47 · 17 answers · asked by fat_ugly_jerk 1

2006-09-11 13:49:50 · 3 answers · asked by John W 1

2006-09-11 13:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by izzyness 1

I have tried a pressure washer with special concrete concentrate, straight bleach and even KLR but nothing seems to take it off? Any other suggestions?

2006-09-11 13:34:07 · 12 answers · asked by missbeehayv 2

It seems our furnace uses quite a bit of gas just on the pilot. My question is this: is it harmful to turn the pilot off when the furnace is not in use, such as during the daytime, and then reignite it at night? Or is this just a bad idea?

Our furnace is older (no manufacture year that I could find), but we can't really afford to upgrade just yet.

2006-09-11 13:32:08 · 7 answers · asked by powhound 7

A friend called me over to check his a/c. Well over the next 3 hours I replaced a capacitor on his fan motor, Add'd over 5 lbs of R-22, and hooked up 2 10" flex ducts that were loose under the house. Being a friend and all, How much should I chatge him?

2006-09-11 13:28:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have about three questions on here now concerning the same thing which is how to install a new light fixture. black wire is hot white is neutral and copper/bare is ground. now dammit this is true. do you agree

2006-09-11 13:26:57 · 10 answers · asked by Billy T 6

Live in a cold but not snowy area. lots of pine trees in yard.

2006-09-11 13:22:22 · 5 answers · asked by bev s 1

a lady ask how to install a new light fixture. the black wire is hot or any wire connected to it. the white is neutral and copper or bare and green from fixture is ground. im getting answer saying this is not true. i no better and also no its a 120v

2006-09-11 13:20:46 · 9 answers · asked by Billy T 6

Speed switch is not working consistantly, and must be replaced, if possible.

2006-09-11 12:58:52 · 2 answers · asked by ange2_3 1

I need to cool down a room that has two computers in it and has other heat-producing equipment. What is available? How expensive? The room is about 14' by 10'

2006-09-11 12:37:40 · 10 answers · asked by unitedf1rst 3