Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-29 06:38:41 · 2 answers · asked by frosty 2

I recently go a new 60 Gallon hot water tank for our house and the water temperature is really hot. Is it better or more efficient to lower the temperature or just use more cold water when I shower or use the water?

What are the drawbacks if any?

2006-10-29 06:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My house was built in 1964. Most of the wiring is just 2 wires (no ground) I installed a GFCI in the bathroom, the main reason of course to have that safety ground. Well, up in the attic, the closest and most feasible place to tap into was a 2 wire (hot and nuetral) that only goes to 2 outlets. I tied the hot to hot and the ground and nuetral to the nuetral. I checked the GFCI outlet with a GFCI tester and it shows {wired correctly} and also it trips the reset when I push the test botton. Also, I checked the 2 outlets I tied into and they both work (110 volts) just no ground. Of course, they weren't grounded before either. Is it safe to leave it wired this way?

2006-10-29 06:29:51 · 6 answers · asked by teri 2

that will not stain. it is a wooden deck (treated lumber) i am just wondering what the best kind of paint for this would be. obviosuly exterior but what else? thanks

2006-10-29 06:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by sweet2006 1

I want to save energy.

2006-10-29 06:19:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend has offored a old frig for my basement. My truck is very small. Can I lay it on it's side without harming the mechanical components?

2006-10-29 06:11:08 · 15 answers · asked by Ned 3

Home Depot and Lowe's don't have this size. Flanders is the brand I currently have but cannot find. the 2 inch dimension seems especially hard to find.

2006-10-29 05:57:42 · 6 answers · asked by Maldives 3

We have 4 bathrooms. The only one with a problem is the one closest to the septic tank. I've heard bubbling a couple of times and it doesn't flush cleanly. Drains and other toilets work fine. We had a houseful of company for two weeks. They left a week ago. Not sure if that is part of the cause or not. It didn't start giving us problems until after they left. Is a plumber the only way to solve the problem? I put half a bottle of Liquid Plummer in the toilet and let it stand for 15 minutes. It didn't work.

2006-10-29 05:50:59 · 2 answers · asked by momwithabat 6

We are about to go into a local authority OAP Bungalow that has no functional heating system - what are our rights?

2006-10-29 05:48:08 · 1 answers · asked by linda 1

2006-10-29 05:23:54 · 2 answers · asked by richardlilleyman 1

my boiler stop running and it wont start what can i do to get it running? i drain the water and started over everthing and it wont start what could be the problem?

2006-10-29 05:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by adron_allen2000 1

I've had this oil-filled air heater for about 5 years now. It's about 3 feet high and stays on the floor where i can adjust the temperature and stuff so I can warm up the room. Since there's oil in it, do I need to worry about buying a new heater soon? Does the oil burn out or something after X amount of years?

2006-10-29 05:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by shellybelly2467@sbcglobal.net 1

Off Grid power options?

If so, what type of alternate power system(s) are you using?

Solar? ---(I think very expensive and in this part of the country, not enough sun.)

Hydro-electric? ---(may be a viable choice if I have enough current running through my stream and or enough head from a waterfall)

Wind? --- (If It is installed high enough and does not obscure.)

Diesel Generator---(may be ok if underground, low speed, water cooled)

We are planning to build a log home in up-state Pa. as a second home for now, but our primary residence in a few years.

Thanks in advance for your answers!
Newt

2006-10-29 04:38:22 · 5 answers · asked by Newtgadget www.T-C-Pro.com 2

we have 4 sections of fencing and 6 poles, with a door also,

2006-10-29 04:16:27 · 12 answers · asked by j d 1

I smell fish everytime we dry clothes in our clothes dryer- what could be causing this, and how to fix?

2006-10-29 04:04:03 · 12 answers · asked by David S 2

2006-10-29 03:05:19 · 14 answers · asked by maceface 1

carburetor was rebuilt last winter.it ran fine.

2006-10-29 02:49:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a home that was built in 1880 and the winter power bills are very high and need to find a cheap solution until we can afford to reside. Thanks

2006-10-29 02:35:58 · 11 answers · asked by ann o 1

So, the disposal wouldnt work, and the sink wouldn't drain. tried the reset button, sick now drains, but disposal is no longer making any sound at all (it was just humming before hitting reset). What to do?? Ideas??

2006-10-29 02:34:49 · 6 answers · asked by back2good1225 2

I have a leak at the shut off valve of the toilet. When I removed the valve the pipe was stripped. The other end of the pipe is behind the wall. Any ideas would be great.

2006-10-29 02:32:19 · 5 answers · asked by Tony V 1

2006-10-29 02:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff W 1

my boiler was moved into the garrage.I did have this problem before it was moved .I know the system needs to reduce water presure when heated but I need to stop my tanks overflowing.is there a easy fix any adice welcome thanks.

2006-10-29 02:21:24 · 9 answers · asked by sean w 1

Hello! My son was playing in the basement on his computer this morning. All of a sudden, all of the power went out in the basement. (Lights, dehumidifier, computer, etc) We tried resetting the fuse box, but to no avail. Nothing else in the house is off. Any ideas? Suggestions? Thanks!

2006-10-29 02:08:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can't stand it!!! :'(

2006-10-29 01:06:34 · 5 answers · asked by metcalve79 2

2006-10-29 01:00:44 · 10 answers · asked by Brandon D 1

I have a brand new dishwasher that's going to replace the old one. Would a reasonably smart woman be able to do this even though I've never done this type of work before?

2006-10-29 01:38:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-29 01:35:09 · 2 answers · asked by curt h 1

2006-10-29 01:28:47 · 6 answers · asked by handyman 1

We're looking have a new bathroom installed in our basement which will require cutting into the concrete to tie into the sewer line.

We're talking small in size, max 6x5, shower stall/sink/toilet. The hot & cold supplies are right there from our laundry room and we're not looking for any fancy tile or whatnot: Just the fixtures (mid grade), some sheet vinyl and drywall, and I'll need a small space heater.

We've had several people come in for estimates (after many, many calls - why is it so hard to get contractors to call back?) and I made sure they were all long-standing, recommended vendors and not fly-by-nighters.

Now what surprised me: The estimates for the same job run from $2000 to $7500! I expected some spread, but nothing like this! I'm now at a loss. I don't mind paying for quality work but I sure don't want to overpay by thousands.

Does anyone please have an idea of idea of cost/per sf for installing a bathroom like this in Souteastern PA?

2006-10-29 01:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by ohso_quiet 4

If so how do I go about doing this and does it really make your water tank last longer?

2006-10-29 01:13:52 · 8 answers · asked by MOVING 5