Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-05 23:39:31 · 16 answers · asked by sugarbell 2

Its 100% Wool and its Cream. I used Vanish on it which got the red wine out but now I am left with dirty looking patches where I used the vanish! Any ideas?

2006-10-05 23:08:05 · 21 answers · asked by Laura S 1

The tree grows from where the foundation meets the ground. Last year I cut the tree but it is back this year. Do not think I can dig out the roots because they are too far down. Anything I can use to kill them???

2006-10-05 23:07:37 · 9 answers · asked by tickchik219 1

2006-10-05 20:37:24 · 12 answers · asked by Kristina 1

I've lived in this apartment for about a year and a half and there's never been much of a problem with the toilet. These days though, the toilet's been clogging up. The bowl fills up and takes time to drain. I suspect it maybe because the flushing is crap as I've seen toilet paper residue lying around which of course soaks up. But still, I've seen the residue since last year and I told my roomates(just recently) to stop throwing the paper into the toilet unless it's number 2(Which of course would be flushed immediately). It's clogged about two times and both times we've used a plunger but now I'm having trouble with the plunger again. Just seeing if there are any other possibilities before I have to call my landlord to deal with it.

2006-10-05 20:00:51 · 5 answers · asked by blue_lone_wolf86 1

2006-10-05 18:15:26 · 5 answers · asked by towed_up u 1

2006-10-05 18:00:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The vertical shaft of the main drain in my house is cast iron and uses lead caulked drain joints. There is a hole in the pipe closest to the ground, aproximately 1 inch above the concrete floor. Should I change the system to the more ridged hubless pipe system or should I stick to my current system? If I change to the hubless system, how do you secure the cast iron pipe below ground level. You don't actually clamp the old pipe to the new pipe with a clamp when that clamp will be below the ground, do you?

2006-10-05 17:58:58 · 6 answers · asked by Jack C 2

my grandsons have decided to be little artist they wrote on the walls and floors with permanent markers does anyone know how to remove it without having to repaint the walls

2006-10-05 17:01:11 · 13 answers · asked by Pat H 1

What are the pros and cons of having a kitchen remodel inspected and permited by the city? I live in Long Beach, CA.
Thank You

2006-10-05 16:24:10 · 3 answers · asked by artlover_65 1

2006-10-05 16:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by gordo5183 1

2006-10-05 15:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by ms. carpenter 2

please

2006-10-05 14:38:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The wire from the cicuit breaker

2006-10-05 14:25:57 · 5 answers · asked by Dennis T 1

I have used Cerama Bryte, WD40 and Brasso and I can not get it to fade. It may be a metallic mark from the new pots and pans I bought specifically to use on this stove, they are stainless steel. Can someone give me a suggestion to try and remove it? I was told the top was scratch resisitant, ha.

2006-10-05 14:08:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-05 14:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by newaterexec 1

2006-10-05 13:20:45 · 3 answers · asked by Nan K 1

Has anyone had good/bad comments about using Home Depot installation to do replacement windows? or Should I go with the local guy, and cheaper price?

2006-10-05 13:08:36 · 5 answers · asked by Rob 1

2006-10-05 13:06:34 · 4 answers · asked by switchback 1

2006-10-05 12:53:35 · 6 answers · asked by Sue B 1

okay so the copper pipe that runs from our water heater to our airconditioner froze & cracked. Do I call a plumber or an air condition specialist?
How much do u think it might cost to fix it?
thanks!

2006-10-05 12:38:35 · 8 answers · asked by circe459 3

Need some help please - trying to understand average cost per square foot to install drywall. That would include screwing it into place, cutting as needed, mudding seams, etc...I know that 4x8 sheets are tyically ~$10 each. I am looking for the typical labor associated with that type of work. I think my contractor is taking me for a ride. For about 500 sq feet, I am being charged about $1200. Seems way too much! THANKS!

2006-10-05 12:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by krispykreme 1

the hardwood floor is having bumps in the middle of the room

2006-10-05 11:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by suruvin_2629 1

My toilet has occassional fits where the water fills into the bowl but does not go away, i think it may be suffering an airlock, as when the water from the cistern stops filling, the water in the bowl keeps rising and spilling out. The bath, sink and toilet use the same downpipe to the ground floor which is then joined by the washing machine and kitchen sink. I have had it rodded and have also checked no birds nest in the vent pipe. What should I try next?

2006-10-05 11:48:00 · 16 answers · asked by wifieinstrife 2

My parents have a lot of trees on their property, and some of the limbs break and fall off during storms. They frequently fall on a neighbor's property. I was wondering if anybody knows who's legal responsibility it is to pay to clean them up. A source would be useful too.

2006-10-05 11:46:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-05 11:31:45 · 15 answers · asked by ERIC E 1

There is an irregular water mark stretching either side of my chimney breast on the ground floor - its definatley not rising damp as it only appears midway up the wall (about 30 cm from the ground) - we've had the place professionally dampcoursed, as did the people before us. The plaster was left 20 cm or so off the ground and we've put the skirtings on correctly. The damp appears no where else in the house. We live in a midterrace Victorian cottage. I've noticed it has got worse lately with the rain - our neighbours don't have any such problems and we are stumped. Can anyone explain this????

2006-10-05 11:02:51 · 14 answers · asked by Nikita 4

My daughter is thinking about buying a 1000 sq ft. fixer upper house, built in 1960. It has a fuse box that needs to be updated. What is the cost?

2006-10-05 10:56:05 · 5 answers · asked by atmarocco 2

The 15x6 is metal. I was unable to find any sort of filter at the store that would fit into it. Is this an intake or is it for heating?

I have a seperate large opening where a large filter fits....

2006-10-05 10:10:41 · 5 answers · asked by thethrowdown1 2

2006-10-05 10:05:52 · 1 answers · asked by benitabeaux 1