Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

wiring an electrical outlet and not sure which side takes the black wire. thanks!

2006-11-26 14:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by scion_xb_girly 3

Sometimes my showerhead will squel a high pitch noise, sometimes it starts all of a sudden and stops just as sudden and sometimes it wont do it all. I have excellent water pressure. Any suggestions?

2006-11-26 13:39:20 · 6 answers · asked by ohio_mike 2

2006-11-26 13:25:21 · 8 answers · asked by butterfly 1

When i tuen on the hot water to the tub, sink etc.. It fist comes out with very strong pressure, but about 2 secs later the pressure drop real low. I drained my water heater and had clear water come out. refilled it and the same problem exists. Anyone have a solution or whats the problem????

2006-11-26 13:16:22 · 5 answers · asked by zaden99 2

I have very little if any insulation in the walls of my house, and the floors are starting to feel damp or wet. My brother thinks my walls are sweating. Does this reasoning sound correct? Anything I can do to prevent this? This has just become a problem in the last week or so.

2006-11-26 13:01:05 · 10 answers · asked by ohio_mike 2

2006-11-26 12:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by 21st Century Scrooge 3

The top part of my toilet (the bit with the ball cock in) is leaking. Is it easy to replace? Only I'm renting and hate workmen! Can I replace the top bit without needing an entire new loo?

2006-11-26 12:51:25 · 9 answers · asked by KatyW 3

2006-11-26 12:49:54 · 3 answers · asked by Linda Y 1

My owner is currently in the process of installing a heater, but my house is freezing cold. I am thinking of trying to heat it up with an oven. Does anyone know if that's possible and would it be dangerous?

2006-11-26 12:38:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi there,

I am looking for a company who manufactures and or sells Portable Power Outlets. You know, like the power outlets in our walls at home.

Instead, this one can be used indoors/outdoors and be Battery Operated. Like a 3 Prong outlet, but not attached to a wall, uses batteries instead.

Are these even on the market? I have been looking online and have found nothing.

Thank you......... :-)

2006-11-26 12:36:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok -- I have a wireless battery operated doorbell --- when my neighbor uses her remote control to open her garage door my doorbell chimes ... sort of irritating ... what can be done to stop this.. thanks

2006-11-26 12:21:18 · 13 answers · asked by . 1

very large open areas with 2 air conditioner units, but we really only want & need to run 1 at a time for cost effectiveness but because we cannot close off one of the areas, the air conditioners cannot work effectively - we don't own the home - we are renting the property

2006-11-26 12:01:40 · 5 answers · asked by Brenda G 1

We just moved in and we're both fireplace idiots. There's a gas pipe in the back of the fireplace and it works, but we don't know what to do next. Can we burn regular logs in there? Will the house blow up? lol Do we have to use gas logs?

Know of any websites where we can learn how to use it? Thanks a lot.

2006-11-26 11:53:25 · 14 answers · asked by Ade 6

Trying to get rid of a galvanized pipe from a bathroom on the second floor. Well i want to get rid of teh sinks piping, the shower piping and the toilet sewer pipe.. How can I do this? If I do it professional about how much will it cost?

2006-11-26 11:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by Hazel-Iris 2

I live in a 100 year old house that needs insulation. I know I need to be very careful and not get something that can mold or settle. I'm at a loss on what I can use. I know there is some kind of new spray that poofs up alot and is light and air tight. Anyone know about this? What else can I use?

2006-11-26 11:21:34 · 5 answers · asked by Sunshine 1

2006-11-26 11:17:34 · 3 answers · asked by v b 1

im a tiler who also does plumbing, and ive heard theres a certificate scheme for tradesmen to show they are competent in other trades. does anyone know anything about this, or where i could find any information?

2006-11-26 11:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by big ric 2

my fence has come down which keeps my dogs of the garden,
and they are making a right mess.
is it ok to use post cement this time of year as the soils to damp for
met posts.

2006-11-26 11:13:56 · 15 answers · asked by trinity 2

after flushing the toilet it starts groaning and thundering ominously for about 4-5mins afterwards. it's really weird and scares my dog. Any thoughts?

2006-11-26 11:09:17 · 23 answers · asked by bigross1uk 1

2006-11-26 11:01:42 · 2 answers · asked by Heather B 1

Its giving off this weird gas!!
#
How much will it cost to fix and there are two earth wires that have been cut!!

Elp!!

2006-11-26 10:55:23 · 8 answers · asked by Rebz 5

My son burnt popcorn last night and the house smells horrible. I opened up the windows for a little bit but it still did not get the burn smell out. I tried burning some candle and that still didnt work. Any one have any other ideas. It too cold to open up the windows.

2006-11-26 10:42:02 · 11 answers · asked by DayShawn 2

It has new windows, kitchen, bath and carpet. I think the smell comes from the basement, which is dry and finished. Any ideas?

2006-11-26 10:15:06 · 6 answers · asked by i_one_putt 1

Nearest to Fergus Ontario

2006-11-26 09:46:34 · 0 answers · asked by Richard r 1

2006-11-26 09:37:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have an exterior hose bib that is leaking. When we try to twist it off the copper line it just trys to twist the interior line with it as well so we don't know how to get it off so we can replace it. Any ideas on how to get the stupid thing off so we can fix it? Thanks!!

2006-11-26 08:56:03 · 7 answers · asked by Amy 2

out of the ground with a cap on it. The cap is missing a chunk of it but it still screws on but when it rains water and stuff can get in it. What is this thing, and does it matter that it's broken, and if so, where do I get a new cap for it and what is the cap called? Thanks.

2006-11-26 08:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by Corona 5

please was next How do i un-drain yet

2006-11-26 07:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by Theo B 1

after i moved to a new home my refrigrator got a problem. it stops and starts nonstop. i mean engine starts working and stops in about 10 seconds. and after a while starts again and....

what part of it has a problem?
can i fix it by myself or i need to trash it?
thanks aot!
:-)
mike

2006-11-26 07:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by Z.G. 1

My apartment window faces another apt window adjacent to mine, so if I open my window/curtain the other apt can see into my room, and I don't like that. However, I want to be able to get a breeze and air (particularly in summer) and also be able to get natural sunlight. Any ideas without having to compromise privacy?

2006-11-26 07:20:52 · 3 answers · asked by jessp 1