Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-25 18:48:53 · 10 answers · asked by Rakesh M 1

2006-10-25 17:15:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The wall was there before either of us moved in. The wall is actually as a result of the lower property that was landscaped to be flat. We are on the side of a mountain. The upper side property is sloping to wall, then wall is carved out to make lower property level. Who has to maintain the wall?

2006-10-25 17:08:51 · 11 answers · asked by Jennifer D 1

I need to get white and grey paint off of a fireplace (indoor and outdoor). Is there any easy way to do this? Its regular red brick.

2006-10-25 16:41:35 · 9 answers · asked by mandalastar 2

I have just started to use my fireplace for the first time. I want to put humidity back into my house the cheapest way. I was told that it drys out the air burning wood alot.
Thanks!!

2006-10-25 16:33:15 · 14 answers · asked by lisalou 1

2006-10-25 16:27:25 · 14 answers · asked by Stino 1

2006-10-25 16:15:31 · 5 answers · asked by tsoro 1

turn it back on it kicked it again, qnd qgain . Any ideas on what may have happened ?

2006-10-25 16:03:37 · 5 answers · asked by litespeed2rw 6

2006-10-25 16:00:53 · 3 answers · asked by litespeed2rw 6

2006-10-25 15:25:13 · 7 answers · asked by Torsion Stampede 3

Any ways the house has be winterized (the water) she asked me what it meant I did not have a clue. What ever it means is it good or bad.

2006-10-25 15:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by pinkkidsclubbing 2

2006-10-25 14:51:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 14:41:20 · 1 answers · asked by barksmama 1

I have a '98 Murray with a 46" cut, I adjust the deck as per the instructions (gauge wheels off, lift lever all the way down, etc.). When I first bought the mower I used setting #3, after my initial adjustment I had to use setting #4, I'm now at #6, but it does cut level. I decided to loosen the adjusting nuts then just lift up the deck and retighten the nuts. To an extent that worked, but that made the deck too low in the front. I could find no adjustment on the lift handle or for the front, only the linkage at the adjusting wing nuts. Is it possible I have damaged linkage (worn or bent) or what have I failed to do when leveling? My neighbor claimed he leveled with the gauge wheels on and the setting at #3 and was going to show me. Alas, he died on me.

2006-10-25 14:28:40 · 3 answers · asked by Mr.Wise 6

They have had my front loading washer for 7 months! After several weeks of going to the laundromat we purchased a new washer and dryer. Now the gas company( after 7 months) wants to bring our washer back supposedly fixed.
Do we have any options for compensations???

2006-10-25 14:08:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a guy come over and give me an estimate, he said that I needed a chimney relining and it would cost 1600 bucks. I just want to know if anyone knows if this is a fair price or if anyone has had an experience similar to mine.

2006-10-25 14:07:12 · 3 answers · asked by sevendustfan2000 2

This fridge was working a month ago. I transported it 250 miles on its belly.
I plugged it in and the compressor runs continuously.
In the first hour, the compressor got very hot but the condenser coil was at room temperature.
After 5 hours, the start of the condenser coil was hot, maybe the first 5%, 5% further along it was at room temperature.
The start of capillary tube seems to be at room temperature.
The entire evaporator is at room temperature.
The return from the evaporator is at room temperature where it enters the compressor.
I have heard that a fridge should be transported vertically because oil can get in "the wrong places". Too bad I didn't hear that before I moved it.
I believe that moving it on its belly caused the problem. I examined the configuration of the coils and, with the unit shut off, I spent 10 days repositioning it in various ways while trying to imagine the oil flowing back to the compressor.
I tried running it again and, same problem.
What's next

2006-10-25 13:50:37 · 20 answers · asked by Peter C 2

Downy or hairy (or both) woodpeckers are tearing up my cedar clapboard siding. The house has just been painted. Woodpeckers have not bothered the siding much before.

2006-10-25 13:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just short of refinishing, I wish to get rid of 20 years of grime.
The 100+ year old roll top desk is oak, refinished in 1946. The finish is generally solid. I await advice with toothbrush in hand.

2006-10-25 13:47:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am in the middle of working on my garage floor, but i spread the paint chips on too thick, and i am short, what can i do

2006-10-25 13:34:55 · 4 answers · asked by jojo 2

2006-10-25 13:22:02 · 10 answers · asked by nodumgys 7

My husband wants to buy a wood burning stove to heat our home in the winter time because of the cost of propane. He will have it installed in the basement (concrete floors) and he said the radiant heat will flow upwards and heat the entire house. My fear is that our house has tongue and groove knotty pine throughout 75 % of the upstair's ceilings and walls. The knotty pine has been stripped and varnished with polyurathane from when the house was first purchased around 9 years ago. My fear is that the wood stove could catch the knotty pine on fire. He thinks I'm being silly, but I'm just trying to be cautious. What are the pros and cons of a wood burning stove for heat?

2006-10-25 12:48:01 · 11 answers · asked by kimmer 3

I have an Olsen Airco BCL-120S and I'm trying to figure out how to turn just the blower on without having to fire the furnace up. I have my woodstove piped into it on the intake side as instructed by a few people including an HVAC mechanic. He told me over the phone that there is a white pin I would have to pull out to turn the fan on. I see no such thing. Any Ideas? Thank you!

2006-10-25 12:41:04 · 4 answers · asked by doughboy09bravo 3

Is this dangerous and what is the fix

2006-10-25 12:39:08 · 4 answers · asked by Sulli 1

2006-10-25 12:27:58 · 19 answers · asked by telenationrules 1

2006-10-25 12:08:27 · 2 answers · asked by clueless 2

We are looking for a house to rent in Waukesha County.
We current have unsafe water at our rental apartment due to coliform bacteria in the well.
The landlord will not cooperate.
We are a responsible couple with one child and 2 well trained pets. We would be willing to provide maintenance and repairs for any home and/or property.
We just need good water. Anyone have any ideas on the best way to accomplish this?

2006-10-25 12:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by kaydee 2

I'm moving to a new apartment unit. I asked my landlord to give me a new set of keys since it would be dangerous for me to keep the old lock and the old keys.

The last tenants could enter whenever they want if they have a copy of the keys. Do they have to give me new lock and keys OR do I have to change the lock and the keys myself?

Is there a section in the Ontario Tenants law that I can refer to and show my landlord (so that they could give me new lock and keys)?

Thanks for your help.

2006-10-25 11:31:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was reparing something in my house and my fingers got glued together. someone help me out?

2006-10-25 11:28:36 · 11 answers · asked by chas a 1

My house is 4 years old. Last week water started coming out of my dining room light fixture. Long story short, the joint was never done correctly, was weak, and finally gave out. Builders suck! Anywho...how long should I let everything dry out before I repair the drywall? Yes the plumbing is fixed, no more leaks. I am more concerned with the after effects...fixing drywall, mold, weak floor boards. Should I be concerned?

2006-10-25 11:11:18 · 5 answers · asked by David A 2