Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-08 12:26:27 · 6 answers · asked by Molly 1

2006-10-08 12:22:21 · 4 answers · asked by david s 1

Hi,
I am adding electrical outlets to an addition I am doing. I was told that they need to be 18" from the floor. This seems kinda high to me. Is this true?? Thanks for your time.

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2006-10-08 12:08:46 · 10 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

I'm not for certain, but i would imagine that the paint is enamel.

2006-10-08 12:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by zebra361470 1

2006-10-08 12:02:17 · 2 answers · asked by NORMAN G 1

I bought a house that was built in 1958 and it has exterior water faucets that just stick out from holes in walls with no insulation or covers over them. I can see the pipe going back from the faucet into the depth of the walls. Looks like they have always been this way so they must have worked OK for the previous owner. I bought it as foreclosure and it needed a lot of exterior work. Inspector said nothing about these faucets needing any insulation or covers over the pipes. I would just as soon leave them alone if they will not freeze. Do you think it is OK to leave them the way they are or do I need to put insulation around these pipes to keep them from freezing?

2006-10-08 10:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3

2006-10-08 10:31:08 · 2 answers · asked by thetoolman1014 1

I have already replaced the thermalcouple, which did not resolve the problem. The pilot lights initially, as I hold the valve open, but goes out as soon as I lift off of the button to switch from "pilot" to "on".

2006-10-08 10:30:23 · 6 answers · asked by Chief 2

Just got a new tub, it seems the dealer wants to sell a lot of chemicals (chlorine, bromine, alkalinity, ph+-) but the tub has an "ozonator" for disinfection so we are unsure which of the treatments we really need -- help!

2006-10-08 10:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by kerrellai 1

2006-10-08 10:03:08 · 13 answers · asked by ANNeil 1

2006-10-08 09:41:23 · 6 answers · asked by Swad 1

I have one pot of clementis that's been shedding a lot.

2006-10-08 09:21:07 · 2 answers · asked by JL 1

How can you tell if your double glazed units are filled with Argon as the sales rep said or do you just have to take his word for it???

2006-10-08 09:19:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-08 09:11:59 · 10 answers · asked by KATIE G 1

I have tried, Mr muscle, Cif and Cillit bang - nothing works. They are small black spots and they really are annoying me! Any suggestions?

2006-10-08 08:43:58 · 16 answers · asked by helen p 4

2006-10-08 08:41:16 · 7 answers · asked by kyjhill 2

when I did the jets would not come on and there was smoke coming from them... do you think it's going to have to be replaced...

2006-10-08 08:05:42 · 1 answers · asked by kat m 1

2006-10-08 07:59:09 · 21 answers · asked by bramble's boss 1

2006-10-08 07:39:14 · 8 answers · asked by ny giants 1

Most concrete or cinder blocks are hollow. In other words, they're just a shell, about an inch or two thick, not a solid block of concrete. You can hold them with your hands by putting part of each hand in the hollow area, or in both hollow areas for the most common cinder blocks, which have two.

But are all concrete blocks hollow? It seems to me the blocks used in the foundation of a house are more likely to be solid, because they have to hold up a lot of weight. And the top surface of the foundation wall has to be flat if bricks are on top of it. So it makes sense that the concrete blocks would be solid instead of hollow. But are they really?

I'm confused about this issue because I've never actually seen any solid concrete blocks. Just hollow ones. But it doesn't make sense to me that hollow ones would be appropriate for foundation walls. Which way would the holes be aimed? If upward, how would they have a flat surface to build the brick walls of the house on?

2006-10-08 07:04:18 · 9 answers · asked by x4294967296 6

I only have 2 settings. Moderately hot (it's set on the highest setting and it barely gets hot enough to make a comfortable shower) and freezing cold. How do I fix it?

2006-10-08 07:01:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or anything I can retrofit.
I live in a mobile home park and the water pressure is a joke. I can't do any major repairs right now, but I would like a decent shower.
Thanks.
(and come on, lets hear um, trailer park jokes welcome. I'm white too, so get out your white trash jokes)

2006-10-08 06:55:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently have a metal roof on my house (built in the 1920's) that is deteriorated and leaks. What is the ballpark range for having this replaced? The total house is about 2000 sq. feet and has a 30 degree pitch here and there--I'm just looking for ballpark costs.

2006-10-08 06:47:38 · 1 answers · asked by Mark B 2

2006-10-08 06:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by hey blondie 1

Over the last few weeks, my kitchen wall has become totally damp, and marks are appearing on the ceiling too. I can't tell if it's coming from the apartment next door or upstairs. What sort of expert should I get round to discover the source of the problem? What should I be doing in the meantime? Thanks!!

2006-10-08 05:45:55 · 13 answers · asked by januarywoman2000 1

there floor is falling in

2006-10-08 05:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by wlkrsmrth 1

2006-10-08 05:10:26 · 23 answers · asked by murari k 2

2006-10-08 04:48:07 · 5 answers · asked by john c 1

I used a wood flooring adhesive to install my hardwood floor and there is a sticky residue on the surface. I need to know what will clean the surface.

2006-10-08 04:23:20 · 5 answers · asked by ernie02 1

2006-10-08 03:54:39 · 11 answers · asked by Di 1