Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I have never done any plumbing repairs before, but my kitchen sink faucet drips regularly unless I find the exact position for the Delta faucet handle. I hate to use the kitchen sink because it is such a hassle to turn it completely off. I don't want to hire a plumber for something that I might be able to easily repair myself. Any advice?

2006-11-29 14:07:43 · 10 answers · asked by desta 2

the radiators in my flat seem fine bar one which is cold the pipes feeding it are cold what is the possible fault .water is flowing to it and i have bled it.

2006-11-29 13:58:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi. got a regular b&d 71/4 circular saw (model 7308). i have always removed the bolt to change blades by turning it the opposite way of the saw rotation. However, this bolt will not BUDGE? Is it possible that I am in fact tightening it by trying to turn it the opposite of the blade rotation?

Note the blade rotates counter clockwise so I am attempting to loosen it by turning clockwise.

2006-11-29 13:55:34 · 6 answers · asked by jmilum 2

All of a sudden that hose that goes with my kitchen sink barely sprays any water and there's no pressure. It used to turn off the actual faucet when used and now the water continues to flow out of the faucet and hardly goes thru the hose.

Plus, when I release the little trigger, it slooooowly turns off what little water is coming out of the hose. I've unscrewed it and see no obstruction. I see no leaks on the hose.

2006-11-29 13:54:47 · 15 answers · asked by Green1808 2

2006-11-29 13:51:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently rented a house that was bulit in 1994. When we turned on the gas furnace for the first time we noticed that no air flow was coming through the registars. There is a crawl space entrance in the master bedroom closet and heat was coming from there but not from any other registers in the house. When I contaced my landlord she said that all the houses in this subdivision were built without duct work and that the heat rises through the vents. I have never heard of this before. I don't know if it matters but the house is 1600 sf and is Indiana. I just wanted to know if this is true or is she trying to get out of fixing something. I have looked down in the crawl space and there are definately no ducts but with the house being fairly new I can't understand why anyone would have taken them out.... Thanks!!!!!

2006-11-29 13:45:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have rust colored hot water. Since it is just the hot water, I am inclined to say it has something to do with the hot water heater. Are there any physical or health issues associated with bathing or drinking it? How difficult is it to get rid of? Since I am renting, is it something that the landlord "has" to fix? I know that is a judgement call, but I guess I am looking for input on that. When I moved in, I was told it was because the hot water hadnt been used in a month and should clear out and run clean in a little while - well it has been two months, and it is still like I am bathing in dirty water. Help please.

2006-11-29 13:42:19 · 12 answers · asked by Smiles :) 2

I recently had a fluorescent fixture installed in my kitchen. It uses two 20 watt bulbs. However, it is a bit brighter than I had hoped (I just want to leave it on all the time as light to see in kitchen at night.) Is it possible to use two 15 watt bulbs instead or will that cause problems? Or could I take one of the 20 watt bulbs out and leave the other?

2006-11-29 13:28:25 · 4 answers · asked by juliahoffman 1

2006-11-29 13:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by orsock2000and1 1

The problem is that tree roots keep choking the sewer pipe in the backyard. I just rented an electric snake and got some roots out. Then my son took a shower and the pipe overflowed again, so I took the snake to it a second time. The water started flowing again, but this time no roots came out. The machine does have the blades installed that are supposed to take out roots, but I have to return it first thing in the morning. Is there anything I can do to get those roots out so the pipe doesn't overflow again? I'm going to order some foaming root cleaner, but we still need to use the water for the next few days until the foaming cleaner arrives.

2006-11-29 13:22:07 · 7 answers · asked by waia2000 7

2006-11-29 12:54:21 · 6 answers · asked by shan 1

Tried CLR, and its expensive and doesnt work.

2006-11-29 12:29:57 · 8 answers · asked by Kryptoph 4

I'm electrically challenged. Can I use a 100 Watt Replacement Energy Star bulb using only 23 watts in a lamp that warns use of bulbs only 60 watts or less ??

2006-11-29 12:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by rng4alngtyme 2

2006-11-29 11:34:49 · 3 answers · asked by pig_bimpin_101 1

theres nasty black gunk n between the tiles in my shower and on the grout and stuff, cleaner doesn't seem to help and it just comes back if I scrub, what should I do?

2006-11-29 11:18:21 · 7 answers · asked by ThisSongsForYou 3

2006-11-29 11:07:43 · 12 answers · asked by hodgsona70 1

The Tank is in a tight spot. Completely stuck. No matter what I do, it wouldn't budge. This tank is used for housing ejection pump and eject sewerage water from the small apartment. Any suggestions to help would be appreciated. Thanks all for assistance.

2006-11-29 10:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by Ricky A 1

I've moved into this house on a main road and the windows are single glazed so my room is pretty noisy. I've been sleeping (just!) but I'm worried that I won't be getting good quality sleep. Shall I demand that my landlord double glazes the windows or will I just get used to it?

2006-11-29 10:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by mattJ 3

Is there supposed to be a locking mechanism to unlock it from the outside? I've got a Whirlpool one.. and I accidently locked it from the inside. How do i get it open?

2006-11-29 10:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We moved into our brand new townhouse in May 2006. They contain 6 units per building, the garages are underneath, and there are two floors above the garage. We are noticing 1 to 2 inch long cracks showing up in the corners of half the windows, cracks down the corners of a couple walls and other places in corners and edges. Could it just be in the paint? We are also noticing the drywall screw heads are starting to show, like they are easing out and the paint cracking around the heads. We live in Nevada, these townhomes are build on hills. Also, when we walk on the master bedroom floor it has squeeking of the board beneath. You can hear it from the rooms below. Are these things to worry about?

2006-11-29 09:51:34 · 7 answers · asked by chillpillak 1

Was just wondering how close something can be to a radiator without catching fire? and if you can put stuff on top of them? they dont seem to get very hot to me i can put my hand on it without it burning...

2006-11-29 09:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by illbeyourfantasy10 1

I moved into a new built house. Boiler + Radiator insurance £15 per month. Please, Please, I understand have insurance is better than no insurance. But what do you think? Electric heater is not expensive now. Can we have free electric blanket from Govt.

2006-11-29 09:32:53 · 2 answers · asked by Beckham 2

2006-11-29 09:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2

2006-11-29 09:22:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont have an existing light fixture that I will be replacing the security light with.

2006-11-29 09:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was told there was a conversion kit, but the stores do not sell it anymore. anyone know were i can get one or how to do it?

2006-11-29 09:06:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The pipes in my place are made of either PVC and Copper, now the temp outside is close to 22f, and obviously one of my PVC pipe is frozen. I am worry about the pipe may go bursted...I believe I once heard someone said that PVC pipe is in fact stronger than copper one and the chances for PVC pipe to burst is relatively low. I wonder if it's true that PVC pipe is less vulnerable?

2006-11-29 09:04:15 · 10 answers · asked by joan_crawford_rise_again 1

It hasn't gone out! It's just started smelling strongly today!

2006-11-29 09:02:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have an a.o. glass water heater. it no longer works, and i need someone who is willing to either repair or replace it (like i buy a new one & pick it up, they install) and take the old one away all for less than 600 bucks. any suggestions? are these "permit" and "shut off" fees sears quoted me really necessary?

2006-11-29 08:47:43 · 3 answers · asked by s 2

Having read the latest information on part P regulations and not being in a special area i am asking this question.

Also the repair is on a like for like bases i dont have to inform any body.

QUESTION.

I wish to replace a small section of 2.5 t/e cable in a ring circuit due to the wire needing to be slightly longer going into the back of the socket

At present the cable is BLACK,RED,BARE COPPER (FOR SLEEVED EARTH)

The new cable is now BROWN, BLUE, BARE COPPER

Can i mix old/new cable colours together or do i have to place a notice for information?

2006-11-29 08:11:58 · 9 answers · asked by Russell B 3