Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-04 01:56:43 · 11 answers · asked by katielongfield 1

2006-10-04 01:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by enurjee 1

Can I scare them away? I've plugged some obvious holes in the foundation. What would repel them? What would make my crawl space undesireable? The colder weather seems to attract them to my home.

2006-10-04 01:03:28 · 51 answers · asked by dad2two56 2

we do not cover it over the winter. We have always covered it before but just to ease my curiosity, what will happen if we don't cover it during a harsh, New England winter?

2006-10-04 00:16:02 · 10 answers · asked by cyndi71mom 5

I am trying to hook up a 4 wire cord to a frigidaire dryer. the colors of the wires on the cord are red, white, black, green. the slots available to hook up to dryer are labeled L1, L2, N, Ground. please let me know what I need to connect to what. Thanks

2006-10-03 23:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by coopstar55 1

I am in rented accomodation and have an old central heating system and old radiators, none of which have thermostats. I would like to know if it is possible to turn a radiator off at one of the valves, as the hottest radiator is by the fridge freezer and the bin - dont really want that warming up! Also the ones on the 3rd floor dont really heat up, is that because the boiler is on the ground floor?

Thank you for any help

2006-10-03 23:17:15 · 14 answers · asked by gingerflick 1

Does this depend on the coil in the tank or what other dependancies are there?

2006-10-03 23:08:36 · 3 answers · asked by davina_daniels 2

My tenant had a lease on my home for 1 year and broke because of some argument with a co-tenant. He left without paying his last months rent, trashed the place completely and broke a window. My house was fully remodeled inside and outside before he came in and now it needs about 1week of full time work on it. I live in Sacramento, Ca and just need a site or a phone number to file a complaint. Because I dont want this to happen to anyone else. Please help.

2006-10-03 19:41:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a power washer guy come a couple of times a year to clean it, but is there something I can treat it with to prevent the mold or whatever it is?

2006-10-03 17:08:54 · 7 answers · asked by movielovingirl 3

I cannot find a filter or even a place to put one in our furnace. The house was built in the 70s, but the HVAC inspector said that the furnace was 12 years old. Maybe it never had one? Maybe it was removed? The previous homeowner heated the house primarily with the fireplace, and we wouldn't be surprised if they modified the furnace. How can I figure out if there ever was a place for a filter? How would we go about adding a filter?

2006-10-03 17:00:27 · 8 answers · asked by Susan R 1

if so what type of paint would I need to use? A high heat paint like they use for woodstoves?

2006-10-03 16:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7

I have central air with a grate over the main vent. I use a standard foam filter. My filter got destroyed and currently do not have a replacement till tomorrow?
Is there an alternate I can use?
A towel, Fleece or something else temperarily till i can replace it?

2006-10-03 16:11:25 · 3 answers · asked by aagman_lives 3

I live in an apartment complex of 326 units. There is a full time maintanece staff of at least 2. I put in a request a month ago for A/C but it was never filled. The weather went cold so I didn't think to much of it. The request to get the porch light fixed took 3 days but the request to fix the dishwasher was put in over a week ago. So should I be a sqeaky wheel or should I wait a little longer?

2006-10-03 15:43:50 · 5 answers · asked by Julie H 2

I am on a septic system. I have a front-loading washing machine.
Lately, every time I open the door to the washer, I smell soured water. I also have to keep the sink stoppers in the kitchen sink because I smell soured water there too. I have tried foaming pipe cleaners, vinegar and baking soda, boiling water...What is the problem, if any, and how can I fix it?

2006-10-03 15:38:42 · 6 answers · asked by valkyria 4

Our windows are sticking and impossible / hard to open and close. A lot of dessert dust gets in the house trough the windows. Is this normal? Do you have the same problem?

2006-10-03 15:38:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kay 1

My home is located in Harrison County, Ohio. It is 70ftx16ft. We were told we need to tie down the trailer because of Federal Laws but we have not been able to locate any information on a local, county, state or federal level. Any help you can give us to locate these specs or laws will be greatly appreciated. Tie downs are meant to hold a trailer down in severe weather and are meant to be a safety feature. THANK YOU!

2006-10-03 15:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by empress 1

I won a bronze dolphin at Sea World's Floridaze in 1998. I admit that I didn't really take great care of it until the last year or so.

How often should I wax it to keep Rust and other evils at bay?

2006-10-03 14:38:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an Ariens 927 riding mower for my 1.5 acre yard and I'm afraid I have broken it! At first the engine wouldn't start, so I tried to jumpstart it and it would start but die again real quick. Then I checked the engine oil and it was low... I totally overfilled it! When I (jump)started the engine this time it spit out oil from the air filter! I siphoned out the excess oil. I could't find the oil drain plug. I found a screw on the other side of the engine but that let out gasoline (I think!). Probably my worst mistake was tipping it on its service bar to look under it - because now when I (jump)start the engine it doesn't even turnover and there's this swooshing liquid sound in the carb. Could it be gas? I also looked in the battery and one part looked dry so I added some distilled water. I don't think it leaked though. I feel real bad I think killed this engine and would appreciate any advice on how to fix it. I think I need to change the air filter and spark plugs right? Thanks!

2006-10-03 14:28:34 · 5 answers · asked by Tabitha 1

I tape my windos for a hurracaine with duct tape, now they are all sticky and durty and i don't know how to get the residue from duct tape off, any suggestions?

2006-10-03 14:20:45 · 15 answers · asked by karinalova 1

2006-10-03 14:13:58 · 2 answers · asked by sxyblk232 1

the addition is 16x20 on a 4/12

2006-10-03 14:13:42 · 2 answers · asked by Amy 3

Humidistate set properly. A/C has not failed. Carpet has not pulled away from wallboard tacking. Admittedly inexpensive carpet but a quality padding. 2nd floor condo, CBS. What causes this?

2006-10-03 13:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by richard w 1

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2006-10-03 13:56:13 · 5 answers · asked by bbbyrk 2

is there any way I can get information on line as to blue prints of the water hoses to a refrigerator that dispenses, water and ice?

2006-10-03 13:45:53 · 5 answers · asked by catwoman 1

2006-10-03 13:25:26 · 5 answers · asked by Lucy H 1

I have very less sunlight in the patio. an d how to maintain thm if u state any plants.

2006-10-03 13:22:42 · 4 answers · asked by sri v 1

it's an older model mobile home and i believe there has to be a filter that has to be changed somewhere but have no idea where to begin

2006-10-03 13:14:41 · 11 answers · asked by freakin_chic_03 2

IM NOT HEARING MY STUPID ALARM CLOCK ANYMORE AT NIGHT WHEN IVE GOTTA WAKE UP!!!! any suggestions without buying new alarm clock or switching?

2006-10-03 13:13:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are unlevel floors always a sign of some sort of structural damage( framing, floor joysts etc) ? Or are there other causes? If so, what are they?

2006-10-03 13:01:29 · 6 answers · asked by Imani 5

Just moved into an appartment and I found mold in the carpet what do I do to get it out???? Please help because my landlord will not!!!!!

2006-10-03 12:34:24 · 6 answers · asked by stewylee_53_justme 2