Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

2006-09-07 09:32:13 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Getting ready to move into a new apartment for the first time. How do I set up the utilities? What should i say? What info do i need with me?

2006-09-07 09:18:27 · 5 answers · asked by Dan L 1

What is the difference between galvanized pipe and black pipe in small diameters [1/2"-2"]? Is the alloy different or is the difference simply that one is galvanized?

2006-09-07 08:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by luther 4

What is the difference between galvanized and black pipe in small diameter [1/2"-2"] pipe. Is the allow different or is the difference simply that one is galvanized.

2006-09-07 08:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by luther 4

's House and the screen door is very loose. It all plastic and I don't see any way to tighten it. What should I look for.

2006-09-07 08:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have stucco walls an i would like to get rid of them. the only solution is to mud them smooth, or put 1/4" drywall up. anything else?

2006-09-07 08:17:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 08:13:04 · 20 answers · asked by mags03 2

This will be my second winter in this house. I need help I know alot of people will say keep the temperature at 60 but my house is very old and the pipes run in the walls so I need to keep my temperature at 70 down stairs otherwise I will have alot of problems. My next problem is my bed room gets so cold. We can turn the thurmostat up to 80 in the bed room that controlls the upstairs heat and my bed room will still be freezing. I had a space heater last year but that did not help much. I have checked everything its all insulated and I covered up all the windows so no air could get through. I don't want to do this winter to be the same as last year. Any suggestions would be great.

2006-09-07 08:09:28 · 16 answers · asked by beachgirl111982 2

2006-09-07 07:42:02 · 4 answers · asked by ariel e 1

2006-09-07 07:31:48 · 8 answers · asked by Pam C 1

2006-09-07 06:52:48 · 6 answers · asked by elmb 2

We have a new oak table in our kitchen/dining room and I'm worried that it will stain easily, especially with red wine.

How easily does oak furnitre stain? This is quite a light oak, and it doesn't appear to have been treated at all, apart from linseed oil ( I think)

Is there anything we can use to seal it against staining or should we just live with the "inevitable" ...?

2006-09-07 06:39:35 · 7 answers · asked by Not Ecky Boy 6

Water continues to trickle into the bowl (only on the front side) long after the flush process finishes. I have replaced the crapper flapper and the tank does not cycle more water at any point. Most of the time the trickling stops, but at various intervals from a few minutes to an hour.

2006-09-07 06:33:52 · 8 answers · asked by woltermann 1

This dresser must've been in someone's musty basement for years & the smell is really rank....what can I do???

2006-09-07 06:18:59 · 24 answers · asked by Sandra 5

how do i clean the floor around the toilet ad unclogg the drain. is it the septic trap that is clogged?

2006-09-07 06:17:55 · 16 answers · asked by Bino 1

Do any places like Home Depot do this?

2006-09-07 06:08:21 · 8 answers · asked by Johnny 3

I just moved into a new home and would like to have a water softener installed. The main water supply (shut off values) is located in the coat closet though. I don't want to put a water softener in the coat closet. The house is on a slab foundation. Can we put the water softener some where else? If so, what are our options?

2006-09-07 06:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 gallon septic tank was just drained a month ago and the guy that drained it pointed out that the pipe going to the drain fields had sludgy water coming back from them.. I discovered the tank was full because, the downstairs bathroom would not flush properly. The problem was somewhat intermittent but became more and more consistent. Particularly on days when I used a lot of water (ie laundry, dishwasher) or on days with heavy rain. When the tank was empty, flushing downstairs went fine. We had a heavy rain last week and the downstairs flushing issue is back. Along with (what I assume) is a full septic tank. My conclusion is the drain fields are not working properly.

2006-09-07 05:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by William S 1

2006-09-07 05:46:09 · 1 answers · asked by pamelaandersonx 1

We are looking to replace some tiles in our house, here are the specs:

Laufen International IAC Tile

DESCRIPTION:
Run 2681.2803
Frost 11936 65
10 inches x 10 inches; 3/8" thick; minimum 1/4 inch joint

We have already contacted Laufen International and they do not carry this anymore.

2006-09-07 05:27:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 05:25:40 · 6 answers · asked by being_e 1

My current refrigerator does not have an ice maker. I am getting a new one, which will have an ice maker. Will I have to have a water supply line installed from somewhere (like the sink area) to supply water for the water/ice dispenser, or does the refrigerator somehow magically condense humidity or something to make ice?

How does that work, anyway?

2006-09-07 05:24:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 05:08:18 · 13 answers · asked by pit_bully_lover 2

2006-09-07 05:01:04 · 15 answers · asked by pomera 1

2006-09-07 04:57:26 · 11 answers · asked by pomera 1

We have a leather sofa that was in storage in a damp basement and now has some mold on it. We've tried a few things, but so far can't remove it. Does anyone have any suggestions that may work?

2006-09-07 04:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by queenofwands022 1

2006-09-07 04:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by sms1973 1

I have at least four that need remedial work after becoming twisted and 'fernoxed' over the years. How could I overcome this without spending money. I've tried kicking the bottom of the door but this doesn't help by any appreciable amount.

2006-09-07 04:39:23 · 7 answers · asked by 127.0.0.1 2

furniture is dark brown...classic style, very nice and expensive piece..got a small ding on the side of the table...and some nasty scratches on top of the coffee table. and possibly on the side of the armwire.

2006-09-07 04:32:15 · 4 answers · asked by skyth 2

We have a 13 year old Weil-McLain steam boiler, model LGB-7.

first inspection report:

Flooded out the boiler on the initial inspection to test the initial
integirty of the boiler. Boiler failed the flood out test. Building
needs a new boiler . Boiler leaks where the top of the sections
have worn through.

property manager says:

He reports that the boiler is leaking badly and either needs to
be replaced before the start of the heating season or all 6 sections of the boiler need to be replaced.

My plumber:
your boiler is quite young and
it is holding water and no signs of leaks
He said call someone else
don't tell them your boiler leaks, just have them give it
an inspection.

2nd report:

start and check, brush and vacuumed burners,
cleaned pilot assemblies, sight glass, checked
flue travels, smoke? pipe pipe started and checked
operation, safety's ok, explained how to flush low
water cut off, let steam ok

2006-09-07 04:31:05 · 3 answers · asked by dogtraininghydepark 2