Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I have an early 1960's shower knobs and faucets. The knob for hot water is very loose, making it difficult to turn the hot water on and off. Usually I can fix this sort of problem by taking off a plastic cap on the knob and tightening the screw, but this piece is all in one and I have no idea how to fix it. Do I need new fixtures?

Thanks in advance

2006-11-26 07:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by mikee73 1

I have a 6'' bathroom vertical vent/fan, any way I can reduce the heat being lost through that hole without reduction to the ventilation...it's like an open window?

2006-11-26 07:01:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My generator has needed to be "demagnatized" twice in the last several years. While inexpensive, it is inconvenient to take to the repair place. Is this a service I can perform, and how would I go about learning how to do that?

2006-11-26 07:00:54 · 4 answers · asked by Bruce S 1

I was given an expensive foreign poster and I placed it on my wall by putting those blue sticky tacks on the back of it. One day as I was lifting my pillow, it tore through the poster. Now there is about an 8 inch rip through the bottom of the poster. I can't really find any shops to fix the poster (I may not be searching for the right search term to find the store [I was looking for a "xerox store"]), but the one place I did find, wanted a fortune for it! After I do fix the poster, I want to laminate it. So how do I fix this tear where it's in a good condition to laminate it?

2006-11-26 06:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by roffevoleur 1

The 2 sided tape it came with is very hard to remove and now it has turned yellow on my window frames. Our house is about 10 years old and we have the plastic window casings. I have used rubbing alcohol to remove some of it, but very time consuming and had to rub really hard. Any other suggestions to clean it up?

2006-11-26 06:49:38 · 12 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

I need help! I purchased this brand new table from Ashley's couple of months ago. At someone's suggestion, I sprayed polyurethane on it and instead of a clear coating, it has that hazy white look all over. What should I do?

2006-11-26 06:18:01 · 4 answers · asked by RNSeidu 1

I'm attaching a new plug to a vacuum cleaner power cord. The plug is polarized (one wide prong, one thin prong). The instructions say wire the ribbed part of the wire to the wide prong but the wire from the vacuum cleaner isn't ribbed. It's just a black insulated cord with two insulated cords inside, one black and one white.

Is it correct to assume the wire in the black insulation is the wire that gets connected to the wide (polarized) prong?

2006-11-26 06:13:28 · 3 answers · asked by tommy lampini 1

2006-11-26 06:04:03 · 4 answers · asked by mommma_a 1

I have vinyl shutters that have faded. I was going to replace them, but was told there is a paint that can be used and to just do that. They do not appear to be cracked or anything - just a lot of sun exposure. House is almost 5yrs old.

2006-11-26 06:00:49 · 15 answers · asked by Divva 1

2006-11-26 05:34:52 · 5 answers · asked by MARTHA A 1

I like finding out how different problems are solved.

2006-11-26 05:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by MARTHA A 1

It was bought new almost 3 years ago. One of the things I liked about it was the on/off switch was on the handle of the hose so I didn't have to walk back to the cannister to turn it off. Now it is always on when I plug it in and can only turn it off by unplugging it. The switch part to turn on the beater bar still works though. Any ideas on how to fix this?

2006-11-26 05:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6

I accidentally drilled into the control-unit wires of my old Sears garage-door opener. There was a tiny electric spark and a slight smell of ozone. I repaired the wires, but the unit does not work (no light, doesn't open or make any noise). I THINK it did work prior to my mistake although I am not 100% positive as it hasn't been opened in years. The electric-outlet it is plugged into works fine, so it is getting power. I did not see a fuse inside the unit, nor any obviously-burned parts. It is c.1974, though it has been used VERY little. I have no specs for it. It is a "Sears Best", 1/2 horsepower, chain-drive. I have little experience with electric motors, so am not sure what to test for or where (e.g. with a volt-meter). Suggestions welcomed! Thanks.

2006-11-26 05:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by k2j2unk 2

it turned the table top white, how do I fex it?

2006-11-26 04:33:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have the standard electric hot water heater which is pushing 13 years old. I'm noticing that it is not supplying enough hot water when showering, etc. Thinking of going tankless to save electricity and water, but I need to know how well they work. Any comments, suggestions, etc. will be greatly apprececiated.

2006-11-26 04:10:03 · 11 answers · asked by momkat 2

list em i wanna here em all

2006-11-26 03:55:40 · 9 answers · asked by Ian B 2

this. it is in the middle of her floor and her room is right next to our dining room so when we have guest over they will see it unless we close the door.

2006-11-26 03:51:27 · 6 answers · asked by karisha73 1

we have a leak from the pipe going into the bottom of the hot tap ! any ideas how to fix it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2006-11-26 03:48:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-26 03:45:19 · 6 answers · asked by jeanjeanie 2

2006-11-26 03:43:47 · 2 answers · asked by Jocko 2

the faucet is brand new. did all the troubleshooting and the water still just trickles out. spayer works fine. Please help

2006-11-26 03:43:02 · 5 answers · asked by JJ 1

2006-11-26 03:38:15 · 16 answers · asked by Roly 2

2006-11-26 03:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by ryan s 1

Two weeks ago I recaulked my tub. Problem is that it won't fully harden. I waited 2 days before using the shower/tub. I think it is to cold to set up right. I have heard of adhesive strips that you can use....any ideas?

2006-11-26 03:21:54 · 5 answers · asked by artist0027 3

And this thermostat has no battery capacity, so batteries are not the problem. What could be the problem. We can't get into the thermostat to check for fuse.

2006-11-26 02:55:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-26 02:26:14 · 9 answers · asked by minddfloww 2

2006-11-26 02:22:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We moved in a 7 year old house and the bathroom ceramic tile floor white grout won't come clean. We've tried bleach, oxyclean, a steamer and a lot of cleaners that people said would work, but no help. We've let it soak and brushed it. If I have to dig the grout out and redo it, what's the easiest way? I've heard a church key works. Yes, it's sanded grout. If I can get it clean and seal it, my wife might be happy with it.

2006-11-26 02:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by flyboyray1 1

2006-11-26 01:43:03 · 2 answers · asked by prophet 1

About a week ago the heating element needed to be changed in my water tank. Since this there just dos not seem to enough hot water to even have a shower and when you do use the hot water you have to keep turning it up every couple of seconds.Also the bottom of my water tank is freezing cold but the top is hotish.Could i have an air lock in the tank?? Please Help me!!!!!

2006-11-26 01:24:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous