Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

2006-11-14 08:27:02 · 6 answers · asked by bdgreen_99 1

I installed new double glazing units 5 months ago. A huge crack has developed from one end to the other of a unit for no apparent reason. There has been no impact to the window and it only affects the inside glass. Could it be because the pane of glass was too big and left no expansion space and has cracked now that the central heating is on full blast??

2006-11-14 08:17:23 · 2 answers · asked by KMac 2

It's more a dirty laundry water smell. And it's coming from the laundry area. What could be happening? There is no water spilled or clogging anywhere. It could be the septic tank being full, but then I think it would smell more like sewer. It's just the smell you get if you forget your washing and leave it in there for three days. Only stronger. What should I look for? I'm worried that there might be a broken pipe under the floor or something. If that were true, who would I call? I'm getting crazy about it. Help!

2006-11-14 08:03:39 · 22 answers · asked by brer 2

i am on a prepay key meter.

they changed my meter last month from a swipe card.

they have wrote to me a number of times since i moved into my flat in may05 to say they would be coming to update my meter on certain dates and always between 8am and 8pm. sometimes i stayed in all day and no-one turned up.

then on saturday i recieved a letter saying that since my meter wasnt updated since 2003 i owe them £113.
im on benefits at the moment so i cant afford to pay that much.

i havent even been in the flat that long.
i dont think i should have to pay it.
what should i do?

should i have to pay this money?

2006-11-14 07:55:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 07:38:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 07:27:13 · 4 answers · asked by LP 1

I just gott a used wooden table and I need to clean it up make it pretty. It's a little dull and it has some scrathces on it. I want the scratches to be less noticiable and I want the table to shine.

2006-11-14 07:19:36 · 9 answers · asked by P L 1

want a dewalt straight brad nailgun that takes pasload 38mm brad nails

2006-11-14 07:18:54 · 2 answers · asked by dicky 1

2006-11-14 07:02:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2x4s and 2x6s lumber

2006-11-14 06:57:33 · 6 answers · asked by pomohud 5

not actually seen anything but can hear loud scratching/clawing above kitchen ceiling. looked under floorboards but no evidence of anything.please advise.

2006-11-14 06:30:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 06:15:47 · 1 answers · asked by SRIKANTHSUMAN 1

2006-11-14 06:04:34 · 3 answers · asked by Rory C 1

the water pressure is low when running a bath and then no water comes out of the sink. then it goes back to ok after 5 mins. what could this be, down stairs is fine tho

2006-11-14 05:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was using it and smoke started to come out of it- i could see it. I saw a little spark of fire and pulled the plug. Should I throw it away and buy a new one- or was it just wet and should I try it tommarow?

2006-11-14 05:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by Sammy 5

The hot water will fill, but nothing is coming into the tub when I switch the temp gauge to cold.

2006-11-14 05:24:25 · 7 answers · asked by calbrkr 1

2006-11-14 05:23:09 · 3 answers · asked by jussac 1

It blows fine in the bathroom, but the bedrooms are freezing.
I've even closed off vents in the basement (very warm down there!!?????) and the main floor, it doesn't help.
What could be the problem?

2006-11-14 05:13:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I replaced the refill tubing that leads to the overflow pipe and then I replaced the flapper(stopper). I did the dye test, tinting the water in the tank but it doesn't leak into the bowl. The tank keeps filling till it reaches over the top of the overflow pipe and then the water starts going into the bowl. This is a floatless ballcock toilet, made in 1985. There is no float ball or adjustable box. I have tried turning the knob on the valve at the bottom of the tank and that has no effect on the water level in the tank. I am at my wit's end. The only way it stops running is to turn off the water valve at the floor. Can anyone please tell me how to fix this without taking the tank off?

2006-11-14 04:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by sassygirl 1

2006-11-14 04:10:40 · 12 answers · asked by browny 1

I have a plugged toilet. It is clea now that the block is in the drain pipe somewhere. Could you give me any info on how the drain system is set up.

Someone has said that they snaked every vent in the house, what does that mean. What is the main drain pipe of the house, they say it is outside the house.

I am going to rent an electrical drain snake from home depo and try to snake the drain right under the toilet that is plugged, and that is the only toilet that is plugged.

Do I need to do anything else.

2006-11-14 04:09:37 · 7 answers · asked by demaissoneuve 2

Rather curiously, it's only from one sink in my house; the other drains are fine.

No amount of drain cleaner and boiling water have done anything...

2006-11-14 04:08:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The cabinets model is "Glenwood". Kitchen town is out of business. Who manufactured the cabinets or are the cabinets components available?

2006-11-14 03:52:43 · 1 answers · asked by Milton E 1

There is a good size gap running up that side of the door so i want to move the whole door over evenly.

2006-11-14 03:50:39 · 2 answers · asked by chris g 1

I just installed a new flapper and adjusted the liftchain to the arm, so when I flush...I have to hold the handle down to flush completely...if I let go of the handle...the flapper automatically closes and the flush is not complete...what do I do.

2006-11-14 03:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by roberto l 1

My bed squeaks too much, and it annoys my housemates. I guess the boxspring is is the problem ?

2006-11-14 03:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by giantsizeflower 1

I need pictures of how a refrigerator work. I need 5 pages on the model of the refrigerator, like a picture of the insulation of a fridge, and a picture of how it works

2006-11-14 02:52:17 · 5 answers · asked by Who knows ????????? 2

2006-11-14 02:50:10 · 10 answers · asked by Sunny G 1

a plumber came round and turned oof the stop tap in the kitchen and then turned it back on after he did his business. however the pressure has dropped..i want to increase the flow but cant turn the tap in either direction..what do i need/do

2006-11-14 02:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by sanjay 1

Culligan installed our water softner incorrectly last week and rust was flying out of all of our water spiggots. now our house was built in 1957 and the pipes are very old, galvanized steel. But, when culligan came back last night to reinstall the softner for us corrrectly, the rust that we thought that was spewing was resin, NOT rust. My husband and I fear that our water may be toxic now. Anyone know if this is possible or the case? We have a daughter and we aren't comfortable with the situation. We may be hotel bound. Are we over reacting? HELP!

2006-11-14 02:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous