Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

My breezeway electrical outlets stopped working one day. We had our freezer and pool which was running on an extension cord ( you know the blow up type) in one outlet for a couple of days. We had not had any problems before this. The overhead light is still working, just the outlets are not. We have stitched out the existing outlet hardwear and tripped all our GFCI switches. The power is okay in the circuit breaker at the electrical amp box. The outlets register negative. We would like to remedy this situation ourselves instead of paying an arm and leg for an electrician. Any suggestions?Thanks

2006-10-11 06:03:52 · 6 answers · asked by aleiah126 1

2006-10-11 05:53:23 · 2 answers · asked by Paula S 2

Here are my options - so far - small house and want as green a boiler as possible with a big hot water throughput any other ideas welcome...

Saunier Duval Thema CONDENS F24E
Vaillant Ecotec Plus 824
Worcester Greenstar 24i Junior
Trianco Condensing Combi Gas Boiler Junior K

2006-10-11 05:31:20 · 4 answers · asked by Hywel M 1

I put a very hot saucepan onto the work top.It has left a yellow ring. Have tried bleach, Cif and lemon juice.

2006-10-11 05:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by Pat S 1

2006-10-11 04:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by Entong 1

2006-10-11 04:21:59 · 3 answers · asked by mommy2threeboyz 1

About a month ago I pulled a glob of hair and mush from deep inside my bathtub drain. Every since then there has been a rotten egg smell coming from the drain? What is this and how do I get rid of it?

2006-10-11 03:51:57 · 8 answers · asked by Mel0214 1

The duplex that I live in only has 2 prongs in the outlets and not 3. How long can I work with the adapters? The packages say that they are grounded.

2006-10-11 03:51:52 · 4 answers · asked by ladymystique 2

2006-10-11 03:29:38 · 4 answers · asked by donna k 1

We just bought our first home that runs on a septic tank instead of city sewer. It was pumped about 6 months ago. Anything I need to know? Preventative advice?

2006-10-11 03:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Sunshine 4

2006-10-11 03:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by mechanic15317 1

I live in a rented apt. On Monday, the dishwasher malfunctioned and flooded my kitchen which is carpeted (don't ask why). They cleaned the carpet with a professional machine but I don't think it was enough because last night it was still wet and it still smells. Can I get them to replace the kitchen carpet at their cost? I am afraid mold will develop and my baby who is crawling, will get sick.

2006-10-11 03:17:59 · 7 answers · asked by natalie 1

My tub is taking almost the entire day to drain when filled up and when I shower it raises ankle deep. I tried Drano Gel first, then I was told it could be the air vent on the roof blocked and to run water through it with a hose. Did that and no change. I am going to try to snake the tub tonight, any other suggestions? Should I try snaking the air vent too?

2006-10-11 03:17:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

At present basement wall has insulation in a plastic tube & only covers the upper 4 feet of the wall. Plan to inulate the lower 4 feet then add a vapour barrier on the inside. Should the plastic sheet between insulation & concrete wall be removed & only have plastic vapour on inside or warm side?

2006-10-11 02:40:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

With our old roof they didn't..... Thanks

2006-10-11 02:09:14 · 16 answers · asked by cc rider 2

2006-10-11 01:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by Cjp 1

2006-10-11 01:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in the Western Mass/Springfield area, anyone have experience with a good roofer?

2006-10-11 01:42:33 · 1 answers · asked by otitis_media75 2

I have bought a flat which has no heating. COuld someone advise me the approx cost of adding heating to the flat (Preferably Economy 7) and how much of a hassle it involves? The flat was contructed around 1960

2006-10-11 01:24:34 · 5 answers · asked by ranjit n 1

i am having them fitted soon ,know they have bad press but salesman by far the best, do not get zenith staybright round you cant get rid and dropped the price by £10.000 by ringing the boss routine, has anybody had safestyle with no probs

2006-10-11 01:21:35 · 6 answers · asked by marksaddie 2

need it to replace pipe in floor that goes to sewer under home. Nobody has anything like that in galvanized, only plastic which I dont want.

2006-10-11 01:12:23 · 8 answers · asked by leo b 1

the name on the vanity is Certified Cabinet Vanity

2006-10-11 01:08:24 · 2 answers · asked by DONNA S 1

How do you get rid of big, nasty spiders?

2006-10-11 00:56:28 · 10 answers · asked by Theo D 3

Need to get a pipe unblocked in my bathroom, i've tried the usual unblocking methods (snake, caustic soda etc). What would be an acceptable fee?

Im strapped for cash so i would like to know how much to budget.

2006-10-11 00:06:11 · 13 answers · asked by maclad74 1

My house has major fire, water, smoke destruction and is almost gutted due to a fire which appears to have originated in the house next door. Any advise on how to learn about my rights with dealing with insurance claims, and how to re-build? Also, anything else that I might not be thinking about at this moment? Thank you.

2006-10-11 00:03:50 · 4 answers · asked by Carlos L 1

I want to get a slim storage heater installed into a flat. Do I have to buy the heater and get someone to install it seperately or will the installation person get the heater too? Where is a good place to find a heater and also where can I find someone who can install it?

2006-10-10 22:41:01 · 3 answers · asked by luckystar 2

I have a turn of the century apartment with very old doors/knobs. They are beautiful Victorian style door knobs and I was wondering if it would be most effective to remove the knob and soak in some sort of chemical, or just scrub them to death with something. I don't want to damage the wood doors and Brasso wasn't quite doing the trick, i need something industrial for these babies. Any sort of chemical I can use? I just get frusterated looking for these things at the hardware store. Thanks!

2006-10-10 21:47:41 · 5 answers · asked by drodeala 1

i have tile throughout my home and i want to know the best product to use to keep it in excellent condition.

2006-10-10 20:52:01 · 3 answers · asked by jabo48 1

The pond has a small underground spring but it hasn't held water since I bought the property a year ago. I need sugestions please!

2006-10-10 18:15:52 · 8 answers · asked by answer lady 2

i had bought a mural for my wall in my room and stuck it on there with this adhesive spray.. a year later i took it down and there is this yellowish residue on the areas i sprayed the adhesive, how to do i get rid of it?

2006-10-10 18:03:32 · 3 answers · asked by myspace.com/s 1