Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

Live in a shared house, I've got no lock on the door. Any tips or techniques I could use, also any sneaky tricks so I can tell if anyone has been in my room, come on, there must be some crafty people out there!

2006-09-06 14:36:55 · 15 answers · asked by Innocuous pen... 4

2006-09-06 14:09:13 · 6 answers · asked by kep 1

I am looking into buying a new home. What should I look for? "Cracks in fondation, etc."

2006-09-06 13:59:43 · 11 answers · asked by mrsalexander031904 1

if you can please tell me how.

2006-09-06 13:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I use a piece of rubber hose and clamps? Will that hold? Any other ideas?

2006-09-06 13:42:11 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6

if you dont know what apex(pex tubing),lexan,ect....is find somone else to police answers. you are a idiot.

2006-09-06 12:09:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting estimates on having my kitchen replumbed. One company uses copper and the other uses PEX. The one that uses PEX came in at about $500 cheaper. Is PEX as good as copper? Why? Or why not? Thanks!

2006-09-06 12:06:42 · 8 answers · asked by DP L 2

I am looking for repair manuals for electric shavers made from 2000 on. Has anyone worked on these shavers? Are they hard to work on?Can I buy the manuals from the manufacturer?

2006-09-06 12:00:54 · 4 answers · asked by MeRmAiD 2

I am in Ireland.

2006-09-06 11:52:05 · 18 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6

2006-09-06 11:22:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-06 11:08:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really need help badly! I live in an attached duplex & my neighbor is on my electricity so I am paying for the whole house. We both own a side however the old neighbor comingled & I hope someone can tell me how this was done & what can I do .
I really would appreciate some answers. Thank you!!!

2006-09-06 09:55:08 · 14 answers · asked by lorrina b 3

2006-09-06 08:32:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am currently selling my house and possible damp has come up on the survey, i have had someone round and they say it is rising damp, however i am a bit dubious as i think they are just trying to get more money from me. Please help!!

2006-09-06 08:23:35 · 14 answers · asked by KELLY H 1

2006-09-06 08:04:08 · 10 answers · asked by stevieuk1959 1

The house I bought last year had a new roof put on about 10 years ago...am I in good shape for the next 15 years or so?

2006-09-06 07:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Tom 4

Okay, so I use my dishwasher on occasion. However, when it is not in use, clean water slowly seeps into the drain area and it just sits there. Why does it do that and how do I fix it? Thanks~

2006-09-06 07:49:26 · 4 answers · asked by thisisfingannoying 2

I've noticed a crack in the wall of my garage and a large crack in the floor. I think the problem stems from a willow tree in a neighbours garden which is planted approximately 5 meters from the garage and about 7 meters from the house. It is a medium size willow tree of about 6/7 meters high (approx).
We are concerned that it if left it would cause further damage.
In certain areas of the garage wall you can see daylight through the cracks.
Legally, apart from the neighbour, who do we contact?

I would be very grateful for any information, thanks!

2006-09-06 07:37:13 · 10 answers · asked by TinyB 1

I tried to start my lawnmower today, it failed. I need an answer that I can understand, as I have no idea about these things. I do know that it has gas, has oil, and the sparkplug works fine and is connected. If I push the primer button 3x like it suggests, I don't get anything. If I push the primer button 6x, it comes really close to starting, but just fails. Please help, I would like to mow my grass before the rain comes. I also have a blister from pulling the freakin cord so much. Yes, I admit it, I'm a girl, and I'm a wimp. Please help.

2006-09-06 07:26:46 · 14 answers · asked by lilqtpie 2

I bought a new fridge about 3 weeks ago. Side-by-side GE and has a water and ice dispensor. The ice is working perfect but the water is room temperature. I couldn't find any information in the manual about whether the water is supposed to be room temp or cold. I would think the water is supposed to be cold but it's not. Is that normal? Is something wrong with the connection? Any ideas?

2006-09-06 07:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by tom l 3

Have added downspout extenders, regraded around house, cleaned gutters. still get water in basement.

2006-09-06 07:15:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My a/c works, it's central a/c w/ a gas furnice - but on really really hot days i'll have it set for like 72 and it won't get below 83 or at the most 79. On a regular day it works fine. My indoor unit is 1 yr old and the service guy told me my freeon levels outside are fine. Is this a maintanance issue? Could the vents inside the walls need cleaning? My house is 30 yrs old so i dunno... Sometimes the air doesn't feel very strong from some of the vents. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

2006-09-06 07:14:00 · 10 answers · asked by Chargers Chick 3

i spilled some baby oil on our bathroom wall.i have tried removing it with water and sponge, the paint came off.
plz suggest something.

2006-09-06 07:02:54 · 11 answers · asked by ani 1

I need to clean the rack and the back wall of the dishwasher as it has a lot of build up due to years of using gel based detergents.

2006-09-06 06:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by Shaz 1

Old washing machine. The clothes came out very damp, I think I put to much soap. What can i look for?

2006-09-06 06:46:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-06 05:48:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've got a plumber here who is telling me some black iron piping was used in my water line and it is toxic and needs to be replaced.

Is that true? Or is he just trying to find other ways to soak me?

2006-09-06 05:30:30 · 5 answers · asked by DP L 2

What would cause damp/wetness around air conditioner vents?
This is an outside central unit and I've noticed damp/wet areas around the vents (vents are located in the floor) in the house. The central unit is only a couple of months old, though the vents and duct work are original to the home. I never noticed this with my old central unit.

2006-09-06 05:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-06 04:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by pavidwans 1

2006-09-06 04:42:36 · 25 answers · asked by Andrew G 2