Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I had some old wax in my paraffin wax machine and I didn't know what to do with it so I poured it on my grass. What should I do it is so noticable

2006-11-18 06:59:16 · 3 answers · asked by Emily 1

I am looking to replace my boiler (I have steam heat) in a house that I purchased last year. I know that Weil Mclean is one of the better brands. I got an estimate to have this boiler installed and when I asked about other brands, the heating specialist told me that the cost difference was so little for the efficiency that I wanted that it would not even matter.

The pricing was appropriate, but is there really minimal differences in cost between the various brands? What are the more reliable brands anyways?

2006-11-18 06:58:15 · 2 answers · asked by supafly1018 2

My tap does not appear to physically rotate to the off position but the water slowly decreases until it stops. Seems to only do this with the hot water tap in my sink.

2006-11-18 06:57:38 · 6 answers · asked by abravesfan1023 1

I have a Kenmore that goes fills up but no longer "agitates". Also if I turn the dial to the rinse cycle it doesn't drain or spin. The only thing it seems to do is fill with water when I put it on the wash cycle. Any DIY advise before I break down and buy a new one I can't afford!

2006-11-18 06:54:02 · 6 answers · asked by K J 1

We have a Heating/Air Conditioning Heat Pump Condenser (located outside of the home on concrete pad) that becomes covered in frost during cold temperatures. Didn't do this before last year.

What is causing this?
Should I be concerned?
If this is a problem, how can I fix it myself?

Advice please.
Thanks.

2006-11-18 06:41:09 · 4 answers · asked by Robert 5

The heating company has to order the part, and it's cold!!! Can I just use a lighter to get the heater started each time we turn it on?
Thanks!

2006-11-18 06:36:25 · 6 answers · asked by Shivering 2

We had a flood in our basement and all the carpeting we had got wet. We didn't pull it up right away and now (after we did ) the cement floor is filled with black mold and who knows what else. What should we use to clean it that will kill the black mold and any other kinds of molds or mildew that might be lurking there.

2006-11-18 06:27:56 · 11 answers · asked by michelle 1

2006-11-18 06:24:39 · 1 answers · asked by Chris 1

2006-11-18 06:02:42 · 4 answers · asked by cafeplanete 2

2006-11-18 06:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by qcgal 1

2006-11-18 05:59:42 · 2 answers · asked by qcgal 1

2006-11-18 05:28:30 · 4 answers · asked by Susan K M 1

I have a well and a septic system

2006-11-18 05:11:41 · 4 answers · asked by Valerie S 1

My ceiling in the bathroom started leaking a week ago. The superintendent came in and cut a hole in the ceiling. He called the plumber and they repaired the man's toilet above me, it had a small leak. Now, a week later, the pipe is still dripping into a container. I told the superintendent and he just looked at it for a minute and told me it was condensation--this was two days later, the condensation on the pipe had dried. I called the rental agengy and they are on the superintendent's side--both are shady. (The super had a girlfriend who is still missing, some people wonder if he had anything to do with it. He also let an elderly man go without heat for two weeks after October 15th which is against the law. There are more stories--tell you later.) The water which is dripping onto the back of my toilet is blue, which means it's probably old toilet water. I don't know what to do? Do you? I'm a little scared because this man could be a murderer--he has keys to my apartment!

2006-11-18 04:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Elizabeth S 3

2006-11-18 03:38:12 · 5 answers · asked by ROY M 1

what gauge extension cord should I use for my christmas lights? I have commercial grade mini christmas lights from GE that say you can connect up to six runs. Each run is 200 lights and 58 feet and I will be using 6 runs together. I have to run 200 feet from the house before getting to the mini lights. The box of xmas lights say they are 67.2w 120v 60hz. I have always heard that 300 mini lights = 1amp. What gauge extension cord should I use since I need 200 feet of it? Thanks

2006-11-18 03:34:04 · 3 answers · asked by spoogebobscarepants 2

2006-11-18 03:19:08 · 10 answers · asked by justin_cross_98 2

2006-11-18 03:00:52 · 11 answers · asked by RICHARD C 1

When I rotate the bulb to get it out of the socket, the socket also rotates with it. There is no way to hold the socket while rotating the bulb. Is thre any way to get the bulb out of the socket?

2006-11-18 02:51:17 · 10 answers · asked by mr_asim_shahzad 2

We have a window with a small crack. Is there any way to repair it, or do we have to replace the window?

2006-11-18 02:44:57 · 7 answers · asked by David S 5

i would also like to know how deep to drill the holes and how far apart

2006-11-18 01:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by chippyandy09 1

2006-11-18 01:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by musksnipe 2

the wood burns with no flame and eventuallly just "simmers" out. its my first fireplace grew up in NYC? thanks for any help!

2006-11-18 00:54:04 · 9 answers · asked by What the Hell do I know 1

I've locked myself out of my bedroom, the door jam is on my side and I can't pick the lock. How do I get in?

2006-11-18 00:18:08 · 12 answers · asked by Angel F 1

I bought my daughter and her boyfriend a microwave couple of years ago. They are not the most careful pair and they have very little respect for anything, even if it costs a fourtune, even if they buy it themselves!! The inside has gone extremely rusty, with great dollops of peeling hanging from the roof-yuk!! I can't imagine how they can bear to eat anything cooked in there! I figure that it's the condensation that has caused this and I believe you should mop up any moisture b4 closing the door after use, but they obviously haven't done that.
I'm not finacially well off and although I would like to get them a new microwave I can't see that I can afford one with a stainless steel interior, is there a way to prevent this spoiling to another microwave?
Please don't advice me not to get them another ect ect... I've battled for years & years with my daughter over her way of thinking ect ect, now that she doesn't live with me I choose to have peace with myself and her by saying nothing.

2006-11-17 23:44:32 · 17 answers · asked by Honey W 4

I'm looking for an owners or users manual for an Aladdin Temp Rite 10 Mdl # S481 Kerosene heater.

2006-11-17 22:32:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 21:02:34 · 4 answers · asked by Bruce W 1

There are a few hairline cracks in the flooring and the recent rain has shown that water is rising . A s this is indoors i dont really want to take it up .
How can i seal it and stop any ingress of water ?
Thank you all
Please help

2006-11-17 20:37:45 · 3 answers · asked by lizatthedoghouse1 1

one of my plug outlets was short circuited(is that a word?) like, 10 months ago. I think that's what happened. Iwas vacuuming and my 3 year old son took a fork, and tried to pull the vacuum plug out with it. THANK GOD the fork had a plastic handle - I don't know what he was thinking. Scared the s h i t outta me! Anyways, I rent, and I still haven't told the landlord about it. I'm afraid he will try to charge me lots of money to fix it, or bring out an electrician, and I'm too broke to have to pay for anything like that right now. How much would it cost if an electrician had to fix it? Who's responsibility is it to pay for repairs? Would the electrician be able to tell how it was shorted(by a fork)? I haven't used the outlet for anything since that happened. Also, when that happened, 5 other outlets in the house stopped working properly, and the kitchen light no longer comes on. I've already reset all the breakers and such. Lamps, alarm clocks, TV's flicker and go out, if Iplugintooutle

2006-11-17 20:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by a person 3

I am hearing scratching sounds on the wall behind my bed. I think that maybe there is an animal in our walls. Is there any way I can get rid of it myself? Help!! I am losing sleep.

2006-11-17 19:37:38 · 7 answers · asked by OldCollegeTry 1