Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

Is there a effective way to advertise for a handy man service, what do you think is the best way, thanks

2006-10-26 07:56:09 · 11 answers · asked by bizmanchicago 1

2006-10-26 07:54:01 · 3 answers · asked by Mike c 1

2006-10-26 07:25:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't rinse the dishes. They're clean, but they always have a soap residue. We have tried different types of soaps, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?

2006-10-26 06:55:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is a 240 connection in witch i changed the old one for a new one. when i try to turn the knew breaker on , the circut still breaks. q.... is my water heater the problem.

2006-10-26 06:32:23 · 9 answers · asked by rick h 1

out on clutch or engaging blades kills motor.Checked switch under seat,it makes contact.

2006-10-26 06:25:10 · 1 answers · asked by 2 beez 1

But if you measure it with a micrometer the number gets bigger as the metal gets thicker.

2006-10-26 06:21:54 · 3 answers · asked by flwchico3 1

My carbon monoxide detector chirps once every min or so, the light will flash red once in awhile which means battery power is getting to it. Will it still detect carbon monoxide until my husband gets home tonight to replace the pack that goes in it, or should i be concerned?

2006-10-26 06:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by Ash1227 2

2006-10-26 05:59:25 · 11 answers · asked by fireinthestreet27 1

any ideas

2006-10-26 05:44:14 · 7 answers · asked by mongo862001 5

My friend wants to be a handyman, he wants to paint and do some light work around the house, anyone can let me know what essential tools he needs and any site that he can learn from.

2006-10-26 05:41:38 · 10 answers · asked by bizmanchicago 1

i have a combi boiler VCW T3W. the pressure keeps going down. i identified where the leak is. it is in the differential pressure valve inside the boiler (or the flow switch/valve). so that i know what to expect - do you have to replace the whole thing or can it be fixed. the pressure keeps going down and needs filling and the hot water doesnt always work.

2006-10-26 05:12:08 · 3 answers · asked by alir496 1

I've completely turned off the hot water valve, and even disconnected the hose entirely. Regardless of which intake valve I attach the cold water hose to, and which water temperature setting I use, the washing machine still fills up with hot water. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?

2006-10-26 04:51:52 · 5 answers · asked by reggie1155 1

I recently bought a Lawn Man mower with a Tecumseh 6.5 HP OV195EP engine in it. Of course I misplaced the owner's manual and now it's time to winterize it and I don't know what to do. Can somebody look up how to do it on their website and let me know? I tried with both Firefox and IE, but my internet connection is so slow that Acrobat froze it right up. Man I love PDFs........

2006-10-26 04:41:42 · 4 answers · asked by Brian I 3

I have a leak inside a wall and cannot get to the moisture so I would like to find something that I can put inside the wall to prevent mold from forming

2006-10-26 04:37:08 · 7 answers · asked by stogman 1

I need to add a few more breakers to the box, however, there is a bar that goes down the middle of the box that when I put in a replacement breaker, it won't fit because the bar prevents it from going in. I looked at the breakers currently in there and they have a notch in them. I can't seem to find any resources about this kind. Can someone enlighten me?

2006-10-26 03:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have replacement vinyl windows how would i clean them and what should i use or not use.

2006-10-26 03:45:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 03:41:14 · 8 answers · asked by Andy K 3

I would like to know if this is a good deal, I am replacing my old heating ac unit and I got a quote for 93% AFUE 75,000 btu output, and 15 SEER ac unit Ruud unit for $5455 with $700 in rebates

2006-10-26 03:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Having trouble getting him to return & fix my shower plus various other grievances with the work. Job was done in november last year & have had nothing but problems since. Told me the work was garanteed for a year. Haven't been able to use my shower since 4 July!! Keeps telling me he'll come & fix it but always makes excuses or just doesn't phone!!

2006-10-26 03:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by pottermadlass 1

I have tried WD40 spraying daily for two weeks but lawnmower blade bolt won't budge.

2006-10-26 03:05:25 · 14 answers · asked by beachloveric 4

My hot water tank is currently heated by solar panels boosted from autumn to early spring by a woodburning stove which also heats the radiators. The problem is that outside of summer there is no hot water unless the stove is lit - and to keep the stove going you need to be home to keep adding logs. I would like to have an immersion heater to use as a back-up system so that hot water is quickly available in winter (within however long the immersion may take to heat the tank) without having to light the stove.
My tank does not have an immersion fitted - is it possible to add one now or would I need a new tank?
Any other suggestions for a hot water supply which isn't dependent on being at home all the time shovelling logs into the stove but doesn't involve a whole new heating system (mains gas is not available) would be very welcome .

2006-10-26 02:41:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do most household insurance policies for landlords cover problems with damp caused by leaking guttering/flashing around chimney stacks? Is this something I can get the insurance company involved in?

2006-10-26 02:37:14 · 7 answers · asked by Charlie Brigante 4

2006-10-26 01:53:05 · 27 answers · asked by Bostonboyo 1

I live on a terrace of four houses, at some point in the life of my house someone has replaced the front guttering and seperated it from the houses eitherside with stop ends. there are sufficient down pipes at the appropriate places for each houses run off. My neighbour is trying to tell me that the set up is wrong and that we should have joined guttering so that water flows from his house across ours also.

He said he will try and get a court order to do so - can he do this?

2006-10-26 01:39:08 · 19 answers · asked by k 2

i have a combi boiler VCW T3W. the pressure keeps going down to 0.5 (and lower). the hot water doesnt work but the radiator works fine. i opened the boiler and found a leak inside. i dont know the name of the part. there are two small pipes going into it and it is made of black plastic and seems hexagonal in shape. can anyone help me. what is the problem and can i fix it. PS there doesnt seem to be any other leaks including the vent outside.

2006-10-26 01:36:09 · 6 answers · asked by alir496 1

I have 5 metre long and 3 metre wide.
With a pitch of 30cm maybe a little more.
Purlins are 1 metre and 1 inch metal wide.
I will cover with board as prlins to thin to work with, THEN WHAT?

I am OK with the job ( done new bathroon suite etc ok ) after doing research etc and friends to help.

Ideas welcome

Simon

2006-10-26 00:40:38 · 5 answers · asked by hodsons1966 1

2006-10-26 00:34:48 · 1 answers · asked by dan m 1

I removed all of the screws from both the doorknob and the latch, however I still couldn't remove it. There are a couple of depressions on the neck of the doorknob on the interior side of the door and one on the neck of the doorknob on the exeterior side, however there are no screws on the neck. What is the trick to removin the mech? If it makes a difference the latch plate has the name weiser stamped on it.

2006-10-25 21:38:22 · 2 answers · asked by Mouse 3

2006-10-25 18:51:41 · 8 answers · asked by Rakesh M 1