Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

I have leaky or porus masonry walls. I'm not sure if it's the brick or the mortar. Bricklayers say it is the brick. The brick people say it's the mortar. They leak at the top of the windows. I have used a professional waterproofing solution about 3 years ago. I am concerned that it has broken down, but will still repel the new sealer. Any suggestions besides setting it on fire?

2006-10-25 02:44:08 · 8 answers · asked by Aimes 1

My husband and I are handy with repairs and enjoy doing things ourselves when we can. We're thinking about replacing a few rotting boards on an old porch but we have no experience there. How difficult, generally, would such a repair job be for talented (ahem!) amateurs like us? Or should this be an experts-only undertaking? Thanks.

2006-10-25 02:43:28 · 7 answers · asked by Sweetchild Danielle 7

Any suggestions on what should I do to have this fixed?

2006-10-25 02:22:16 · 5 answers · asked by Chicken Jones 4

2006-10-25 02:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by hodsons1966 1

House is a bi-level. Recently added storm windows to deck off dining room. Having a new rubber roof installed would like to know if we can insulate ceiling to make the room warmer. What product do you suggest we use. we are getting conflicting answers, some say you can insulate others say the ceiling needs to breath having a rubber roof install. Please advise.

2006-10-25 02:04:58 · 3 answers · asked by nanny 1

the hand-held one and the one programmed into the suburban do not open the door anymore...however, the 'doorbell' switch still works. trying the reprogramming technique on the motor is ineffective. Any suggestions, please!

2006-10-25 01:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 01:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a source for an overhead light with a Pos. and Neg. lead, but I don't see a ground - just a 1/4" adjustable metal finger for canopy. I would have to tear out the ceiling to see any further into the wiring arrangement.

2006-10-25 01:32:18 · 5 answers · asked by zim 1

1965 Kelvinator refrigerator (75AN): fan button came out and springs for it fell into the hole where the button was, into the wiring. As a result, fan is not turning, refrigerator is not cooling. How can this be opened?

2006-10-25 01:31:07 · 3 answers · asked by RefrigeratorBroken 2

I hear they are hard to fixed and just too expensive for parts.

2006-10-25 01:19:34 · 9 answers · asked by hodsons1966 1

Anyone know what the differences are. Is it just feed rate or is there some othe design differences?

2006-10-25 01:09:41 · 3 answers · asked by hjking0 2

I had my decks painted yesterday with a low gloss grey paint. I can see the wood through the paint. What did I do wrong should I have used a high gloss? What does gloss mean anyway?

2006-10-25 00:23:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

needs new brushes

2006-10-25 00:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by DENNIS R 1

my macaw has found a way out of her new cage.She broke the feeding door metal catch which open outwards,I have tried superglue for the moment (bird in other cage) how long will it take for it to bond securely and safe to put her in again.Will this make a permanent fixture

2006-10-24 23:06:13 · 13 answers · asked by Viatcove 2

Hi there,

I used masking tape around my windows when i was painting (so no paint would get on the glass).

I left the tape on during the summer and now i cant get the tape off the window glass. When i try and pull it off most of it remains on there and is stuck solid. I have tried white spirit and lighter fuel and hot water but nothing will make it budge! any ideas?

2006-10-24 22:27:29 · 8 answers · asked by muggzy_uk 1

2006-10-24 21:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

3 ways switch

2006-10-24 19:24:05 · 4 answers · asked by dukedang2003 1

2006-10-24 18:57:33 · 7 answers · asked by Chetan 1

It's a small, 3 foot tall refrigerator. I can hear it running, and the bar on the inside is just barely getting cold. No brand is listed. It's functioning at room temperature. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-10-24 17:44:56 · 5 answers · asked by Bones 4

2006-10-24 16:57:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought my first grandfather clock. It is half size (hangs on the wall). It was pre assembled. I cannot make the pendulum keep ticking. There is one weight in the middle of the pendulum at the bottom. It also has 3 AA batteries. Two batteries are for the chime sound and the other is for the face of the clock (to keep time). It looks like it also has a magnet for the pendulum. The big circle on the pendulum looks like it is hanging a little croocked, so when it swings, there isn't a completely fluid motion. I would like to make it work before I try to take it back (it was the last one and was at a clearence price. Any advice will help.

2006-10-24 16:40:08 · 6 answers · asked by Nikitty 2

drain pipe overflows sometimes,not all the time. pipe comes up, then angels off on a 45 then comes strate up to a y connection,werethe washer pipe connets

2006-10-24 16:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by ekg 1

My pilot light is lit,and when i turn the thermostat up,it clicks,but the furnace doesn't kick on.the fan works,and it only blows cold air up through the vents.what could be causing the heat to not kick on shortly after the thermostat does..or at all, as far as that goes?need some helpful hints...single hardworkin mom...come on ..help me out here..please..and thanks... :)

2006-10-24 16:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by curious1 3

if you want to hire someone to repair your home and their license # appears in their ad, how can u check it to see if they are legal or have any judgements against them?

2006-10-24 15:53:14 · 3 answers · asked by kimber 1

2006-10-24 15:01:10 · 2 answers · asked by ron2085 1

2006-10-24 14:53:17 · 7 answers · asked by Tyler T 1

2006-10-24 14:36:07 · 5 answers · asked by The diy guy next door 1

i need to know how to block some anoying people from prank calling me on a regular phone how do i do that?

2006-10-24 13:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by james 3

2006-10-24 13:22:30 · 1 answers · asked by difi 1

2006-10-24 12:56:16 · 22 answers · asked by NSObject 1