Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-31 10:45:43 · 2 answers · asked by carlaerickson 5

I have a lighted box sign with a heavy duty banner type front. The banner is stretched over the box. The sign is white. The backside is covered in mildew so that if I turn the sign on, you can see the dirt through the sign. I can get up on a ladder to clean it. I would imagine scrubbing it with a brush wouldn't hurt. Is there anything that I can spray that will remove the mildew or make it come off when I scrub? It is made out of a material similar to the awnings on RVs. Anyone know what I can use?

2006-10-31 10:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do not have the ability to plug the subwoofer into a dedicated switch.

2006-10-31 10:17:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

never encountered one these smart block houses .anything special i need to know before i jump on it,or do i not want to do it.

2006-10-31 10:11:47 · 2 answers · asked by jbottomlee 1

What would you put over your window to block outside noise, Dogs barking, Cows mooing etc. I live next too Old Mcdonald he has 250 head of cows and 6 farm dogs, That love to bark at him why he works before the sun comes up.

2006-10-31 09:43:45 · 8 answers · asked by dontknow86 6

I have a plug for my bathroom sink. It is one of the ones which has a plunger on the top of the sink and then a long metal rod which attaches underneat the sink. Somehow it got disconnected and I dont know how to make the darn thing work.

2006-10-31 09:36:34 · 6 answers · asked by ochenvey 1

2006-10-31 09:17:20 · 11 answers · asked by mememe 1

they came to my house to unplug the sewer drain and they found out that there are roots growing in the pipie they fixed it but i want to know how u could fix this problem without replacing the sewer line. would cutting the tree work is there something to kill the roots also what is a good drain snake to use for this i cant remember the name of the snake he used it was like leviton or something does anyone know what this brand was

2006-10-31 08:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by ify 2

After searching around in places like Home Depot and Loews, I could only find shower heads that used 2.5 gallons per minute, and all of these resulted ina very mild pressure shower. Without redoing the whole shower plumbing system, is there a way to tweak a shower head, or buy a shower head, that will deliver more water faster? The only thing I've tried so far is to plug up some of the holes, resulting in very slightly higher pressure from the other holes.

2006-10-31 08:34:55 · 5 answers · asked by faura4 1

A few months ago, I picked up a computer chair. It was for free, the material and everything are in perfect condition, accept that the legs at the bottom were broken. Out of 5, 2 had snapped. I'm not sure how someone managed to do that, but they are.
From Home-Depot, I bought a 2-part epoxy (The max strength i could get) to try to see if i could glue them together, it was meant to glue patio furniture. It didn't worked.. They broke even with a little weight, and i followed the instrutions perfectly.
Both breaks are half way between the wheel and the stem of the chair.
Does anyone had any ideas where I could find either a replacement or try to mend them back together. The rest of the chair is in TOP shape, so I'd hate to just junk it.
Any idea.. Please share.

This is not the chair, but very very similar..
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/jser/images/LeatherChair.jpg
Cheers..and a Thanks in advance

2006-10-31 07:48:56 · 3 answers · asked by Puraz 3

aspenlime@blueyonder.co.uk in case you want to contact me I'll send a photo, I repair chairs, a couple at a time.

2006-10-31 07:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by LondonNick 3

All of the outlets need to have ground wire extended from the back of the existing boxes.

2006-10-31 07:34:49 · 5 answers · asked by al5645al 2

2006-10-31 07:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle B 1

is there anywhere in west virginia, that offers help 4 the needy ? she needs home repairs, windows and roof.. toilet doesn't work.. it's a broken down trailor.. but all that she has and no money 2 buy anything different.. or maybe you know someone who no longer needs their trailor and would like 2 give it away.. what she would need is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, if possible.. yes, its that time of year 2 help people in need : ) and i thank you ~

2006-10-31 07:25:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just moved into our home, and it is not brand new, so we know this heater has worked in the past. Do electric heaters have pilot lights? I can hear some activity when the water is running upstairs, but no heating occurs.

2006-10-31 07:25:53 · 6 answers · asked by cdmounty 2

i need help i cant make toast!!

2006-10-31 07:12:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Leaching fields for several houses are in extreme backyard, They are maintained regularly. My basement perodically smells BAD and is unusable. No bathroom in basement and it is not located below main floor bathroom Help !!!

2006-10-31 06:51:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know you can plaster them but how do you go about it? thanks

2006-10-31 06:49:48 · 4 answers · asked by gary w 1

I bought my home (condo) seven years ago and it is now about twenty years old, which is fairly new. And i had to replace a six foot piece of corroded gas line because of dripping water from a hot water line that was never properly secured. they charge me $950.00 to replace the gas line and still have to replace the water lines that have corroded. is the condo development at fault since the water pipes were never properly sealed? all these pipes were inside the ceiling so any inspection that i did would not have revealed this problem. i live in brick town new jersey. any advise welcomed.

2006-10-31 06:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by volcan 1

2006-10-31 06:05:40 · 8 answers · asked by cheesenbanana 2

2006-10-31 05:43:32 · 3 answers · asked by jfalmarines 1

2006-10-31 05:25:54 · 6 answers · asked by kfetters6 3

2006-10-31 05:20:35 · 12 answers · asked by sara_sg04 1

2006-10-31 05:19:15 · 2 answers · asked by laetitia 1

2006-10-31 05:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by jimmie h 1

2006-10-31 04:44:27 · 6 answers · asked by rockysmimi 1

I have a lot that slopes but I want a garage that is level. I would need to take 4-5' of slope from one side in order to level. Currently the area has a sloped concrete parking slab. Could I brace with a frame of 2 X 6's and put wood or plywood down as a floor? Not sure of the structural ramifications.

2006-10-31 04:28:58 · 14 answers · asked by Jim P 1

The drain does not close. When I can't move the little handle on the tub either up or down. When I took the face plate off it still does not move up or down. Any suggestions? Chuck

2006-10-31 04:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by Chuck 1

The house is on a steep street and my neightbour's house is higher than mine so it's coming from the difference in height at the base. It's a terraced house in Devon and not rich pickings so I thought it was quite expensive. Would sharing the cost of the treatment resolve the damp for both of us or would it need to be done from both sides?

2006-10-31 04:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by LB 1

2006-10-31 04:20:25 · 10 answers · asked by citten 1