Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

2006-11-17 11:47:37 · 7 answers · asked by gotthex 2

2006-11-17 11:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by buckkim_us 1

The heater is built into a trailer (central air), with an outside tank. Kerosene can be used, but I'm wondering what kind of fuel to order for it. My mom refers to it as just "Oil."

2006-11-17 11:16:45 · 7 answers · asked by SpikeBoy.com 4

One of four electric outlet stopped working. I replaced the outlet and it still doesn't work? What elso could I do?

2006-11-17 11:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by chih_wen_yen 1

2006-11-17 11:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by S F 1

I am not looking for an answer as to how to stop my dog from chewing the cords, that has been addressed.

However, once the cords have been chewed through, can't I just cut out the chewed portion and splice the two sides together using electrical tape (i.e., take a portion of the outer coating off both sides, twist the wires together, and cover with the black tape) ??

I thought this was fine, but somebody else told me that this wasn't safe, and that sparks would occur with such a taped cord and potentially cause a fire. Apparantly according to this person, I am supposed to throw out the cords and replace them.

Frankly, being a do-it-myselfer most the time (and a frugal person), splicing seems like an okay fix.

The particular cord in question is an Apple PowerBook Cord (for charging the laptop). Thank you in advance for your reply!

2006-11-17 11:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by LadyPom 2

THIS IS MYNAMEISDUKEOFEARL_STEIN (RELICA'S SON AGAIN) HOW MANY O.J'S DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB????? ALL WINNING PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE ONE YEAR'S SUPPLY OF FUNIONS!&GRAPE SODA ! COURTESY OF THE "JUICE"!!!!!
AND REMEMBER KIDS,STAY IN SCHOOL DON'T DO DRUGS!!!!!

2006-11-17 10:46:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live downstairs in an apartment building

2006-11-17 10:11:13 · 7 answers · asked by onehotmamma4u 1

2006-11-17 10:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by gary h 2

Mine was 10-5. Unless you have 10-5, you don't have to tell me the year.

2006-11-17 09:57:33 · 11 answers · asked by that's hawt 3

2006-11-17 09:54:06 · 1 answers · asked by medhat_gerges2003 1

i need to wire in a fan/light combo between two 3-way switches so that the fan can be operated by the pull chain at all times and not by the 3-way switches....how do i do that ????

2006-11-17 09:41:38 · 3 answers · asked by william c 1

The licensed roofer tore off half my roof before the rain set in. He tarped it well, but not well enough because at 4:00 AM, my pregnant wife and I awoke to puddles of streaming water coming in the closet ceiling. The house was built in 1964. I'm not sure if asbestos or lead paint is an issue. Now there is damage in master bedroom closet, bedroom, hallway, bathroom and downstairs living room. The big questions are: is mold and mildew a concern? Can he just paint over the water stains or should he replace all the drywall, texture and paint? Or should I call my home insurance and let them make sure it done correctly? The contractor says he'll fix it all, but where do I draw the line? Dry cleaning bills for my wife clothes that got soaked? Wet carpet? Soaked floorboards? Will water stains come back if they're just painted over? Help!!!!

2006-11-17 09:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by golfguy650 1

My riadiator will not bleed. Air starts to come out when I turn the bleed key. But after a few seconds stops. No water comes out. I have checked the header tank and there is water in it.

2006-11-17 09:17:20 · 8 answers · asked by richy 1

This is my first winter in an old house with hot water heat. The heating unit does not look as old as the house, or as old as the newest addition (50+ yrs old), and the old radiators have been replaced with baseboard heaters. Unfortunately, the upstairs heaters are so much warmer than the downstairs heaters. Is there a valve to control the amount of heat to the different heaters like there are on hot air ducts? I also noticed that my thermostat has to be set about 4 degrees higher than the temperature I desire. I have limited knowledge of this kind of thing, but also have a limited income. Did I mention the basement floor is half dirt? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

2006-11-17 08:52:47 · 6 answers · asked by KB4K 1

2006-11-17 08:51:31 · 2 answers · asked by JGA 2

2006-11-17 08:26:07 · 10 answers · asked by brianna262005 1

2006-11-17 08:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever since I moved in my apartment weird things have been happening that neither me or my boyfriend can figure out why.Im hoping that someone here might be able to think of something we havent come up with yet.When I first moved in my landlord assured me that the locks were rekeyed, but I would lock all the locks on the door in the evening and when I wake up the doors are unlocked and sometimes partially opened and cabinet doors would be opened but nothing taken.I was certain someone had a key so my landlord changed the locks.For 3 wks nothing but now its happening again.Last night my boyfriends dog stayed with me but he (who barks at everything because its not a familiar enviroment) didnt bark like someone had come in.Also, I have a touch lamp in the living room that keeps turning on by itself.I know that power surges can cause this but the light will go from dim to bright and not turn off. When I turn it off a min later its back on. I had a repair guy look at, he said its fine.

2006-11-17 08:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6

Do you need teflon tape when therading together breass My water filter for my frig needs to be replaced All the parts male and female are brass do I need tape or pipe dope??

2006-11-17 07:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by danzka2001 5

Haw do you get super glue off glass?

2006-11-17 07:24:36 · 6 answers · asked by Alex D 1

2006-11-17 07:24:25 · 13 answers · asked by karen_bennison 1

I've glued plastic to metal and it will be under heat. Its been drying for about half an hour now-will it be dry enough to put under heat conditions. We're talking about near the fan on a combi boiler.

2006-11-17 07:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Scotty Wrotem 4

I have two leaks in my roof. One leaks over front door and one over sliding glass door in back. They are in a straight line from front to back of house. The leaks are coming through at the top of the doors. In one case (pulled sheetrock for other reasons) I can see it dripping through along nail holes. Checked shingles and have reseated/replaced nails and put roof sealant and caulk over the nail heads and reseated shingles. Still have leaks.

Split design for roof (L shape roof on rancher - main part (where leaks are) is 1 story, then rises to rest of house which is 2 stories high). Been told that this is a common problem for these designs. Was told to put roofing patch on the valley formed by the split - still not fixed - but helped. Roof otherwise fine. Mulitple roofers said I don't need to replace it. They offer suggestions - say easy to fix - any ideas as to what to try. Otherwise waiting until they schedule time to work it. Or how can I find exact leak locations?

2006-11-17 07:13:51 · 5 answers · asked by royhardin 1

Hi we had moved and when we moved our Kenmore stove our oven does not work ,when we turn it on we do see the igniter light on but the oven will not start.Thank You

2006-11-17 07:06:48 · 1 answers · asked by meranda_20002000 2

It looks like the silver specks on top are gone and no cleaner will remove the stain. It almost looks rubbed off. Has anyone been able to clean something like this or do you know if I can replace the ceramic section of the stove?

2006-11-17 07:03:58 · 3 answers · asked by Donna W 2

2006-11-17 06:48:14 · 10 answers · asked by sinktank 2

1)I have an R/C plane with a battery pack that is 9.6V250mA...Im looking for backup battery packs, my question is, is this an okay battery to buy it looks the same but I know little about electronics...

2)If it sounds like i can buy the other battery, what voltage/mA can i go up too, Because I want the longest flight time /capacity

2006-11-17 06:34:08 · 2 answers · asked by xtraudinair 3

If I won't get shocked, why?

2006-11-17 06:30:45 · 13 answers · asked by yvette_8955 1

2006-11-17 05:52:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous