Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

Will the shingles seal properly in this cold weather?

2006-11-20 01:58:22 · 5 answers · asked by Christine S 1

It seems the air from the compressor isnt getting to the chamber to force the staple out, but it also doesnt seem as if their is any air leaking out. Its not the compressor either because my brad nailer works fine.

2006-11-20 01:52:48 · 3 answers · asked by HeadAche 3

2006-11-20 01:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by darshan 1

Sometimes when I run the dishwasher, the detergent door will not open and it's still full of soap when its done. If I scrubb the hinges and door latch with a toothbrush, it sometimes helps. Yesterday, I ran the dishwasher 3 times, and the soap door still won't pop open. How do these things work, and what can I do to fix it?!?!

2006-11-20 01:23:18 · 3 answers · asked by lil_pengwen 2

I have a gas stove with 4 burners, but everytime I light one of them, it continues to tick. How do it get it to stop? The ticking is supposed to stop when it lights, but this one just goes on and on and drives me crazy.
PLEASE HELP

2006-11-20 00:24:43 · 7 answers · asked by ValGal 1

While the fire is going, everything is fine. But after the fire starts to die out, and then overnight as the fire is out, the whole downstairs smells like burnt wood and it takes DAYS and a lot of airing out to get rid of the smell. Does anyone else have this problem? I don't have a glass door over my fireplace. It's open. Will a glass door help? I also have closed my flue before going to bed. Is that wrong?

Thanks!

2006-11-20 00:13:29 · 2 answers · asked by Genie Markwith 1

cleaned the duct inside by going in attic, but top part is jammed, any idea to clean that without going on the roof.(our laundry machine is on second floor).
please, let me know.

2006-11-19 23:15:38 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmine 5

We have a handyman repairing some broken floor boards in a bedroom in our house. He has just informed us we have woodworm.

Do we need to get this treated? How much will it cost? What will happen if we don't get it treated? How do we find out how wide spread the problem is?

The house is approximately 100 years old.
Any advice appreciated.

2006-11-19 22:30:42 · 6 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2

It usually makes a buzzing sound for about 10-20min when i switch the boiler on and then finally goes quiet. Lately the noise is getting louder.

2006-11-19 21:49:12 · 10 answers · asked by Tasha H 1

When we moved into a ground floor flat in the summer there was a minor crack on the kitchen ceiling, but over the past two or three months, it’s got much, much worse. A tiny bit of plaster has now come away.

I think it’s down to one of the upstairs occupants (who moved in at the same time as us) being heavy on his feet.

The damage happening is definitely more than just natural wear.

As I said, there was only a minor crack when we moved in. And judging by the condition of the paintwork, the kitchen hadn’t been decorated for at least two or three years. So there was no cover up by the previous owners.

I intend taking photos to monitor the damage, but what’s my course of action?

Can I expect the owner of the flat upstairs to pay for repairs and improve the floorboards/dampening in his flat?

2006-11-19 21:44:39 · 15 answers · asked by WarrenC 2

new windows, insulating loft and taking other preventative measures to keep this house warm, it always feel cold.

Any ideas please as to why this might be. Fed up with spending money on trying to make the house feel warm and cosy.

2006-11-19 21:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was given a three year old washing machine and would like to clean it before I use it. I am thinking of doing one "empty" wash with white vinegar, and maybe one with a more aggressive product to kill bacterias and clean the pipe further. Any advice on what to use?

2006-11-19 21:29:22 · 6 answers · asked by Ragazza 2

Hi - the radiator in my bedroom has started to make a loud clicking sound when it heats up in the morning, about once every ten seconds. It wakes me up. It's the radiator the furthest away from the boiler. Have tried draining it, but no air came out, just water. It runs on LPG & is about 18 months old. Any thoughts, please?

2006-11-19 21:22:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I NEED TO BUILD A AUTO SLIDING DRIVEWAY GATE TO FILL A 14 FOOT SPAN, ANY ONE HELP WITH FAB DRAWINGS

2006-11-19 20:28:10 · 2 answers · asked by cottage325 1

i am looking for PICSEAL its a sealant you put on mono blocks/ flags / slabs after you have cleaned them . I am also looking for a sealant for my roof tiles , i think they are terricota i know they are not slate

2006-11-19 19:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by taggie 4

2006-11-19 18:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by Barabas 5

it is in the top ledge that you step over to get in

2006-11-19 17:58:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just like roofing, I figure labor is the most expensive component. I figure I might as well spend more for good/ excellent quality gas HWH than one that may last me 5 yrs. The current one, which is losing steam is over 13 yrs old. I'm willing to pay for quality, but of course only if it makes economic sense (e.g. long-life for extra expense).

Thanks very much!

2006-11-19 17:33:33 · 3 answers · asked by Hot Water Heater consumer 1

we had some gas in a gas can, put it in the mower..

when we go to crank it, it sounds like it about to "turn over" and crank but then it doesn't ..

should we be looking for something specific?

sparkplugs? possible water in the gas? needs oil ?

2006-11-19 17:32:18 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Lisa♥ 5

2006-11-19 17:25:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-19 15:56:51 · 9 answers · asked by curiousgeorge360 1

2006-11-19 15:43:25 · 10 answers · asked by Mel 1

can the bad smell come through the air ducts into the house? I am trying to pinpoint a bad smell...

2006-11-19 15:35:59 · 8 answers · asked by lizr 2

I have a GE washing machine. Model #WBXR1060T8WW. It sounds like a train when it goes into the spin cycle. I asked a question earlier about the damping straps breaking and forgot to mention this. Could this be the bearings gone bad? And if so you have to replace the whole motor on these, right?

2006-11-19 15:25:43 · 9 answers · asked by sweet.pjs1 5

The scratches are not deep, but there are many of them

2006-11-19 15:25:39 · 5 answers · asked by Joanie P 1

2006-11-19 15:15:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

after i get out of the shower, the pipes make this high pitch whistling noise. it really annoying and people are sleeping. the only way i got it stopped now is letting the water run. how do i stop this as quickly as possible?

2006-11-19 15:13:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would it take to change my Prefabricated fireplace out to a Woodburning stove fireplace / insert and what kind of money am I looking at if I want this done? Please let me know if more information is needed. Thanks.

2006-11-19 15:01:23 · 3 answers · asked by spoogebobscarepants 2

i have changed the sequincer ,coil, relay, breaker and the thermostat if you leave it on 70 degrees it will cycle some times but most of the time it throughs the breaker

2006-11-19 14:55:29 · 10 answers · asked by Tommy 1

I have a GE Profile Arctica refrigerator that I dont really need, but afraid to turn them off b/c they'll break (someone once told me this). Is this true?

2006-11-19 14:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by Buffalo Soldier 1