Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

In other words, what kind of materials do I need to buy to wrap the pipes outside. Any other related advice that you might have will be appreciated.

2006-11-28 17:31:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told that because wood-burning fireplaces have huge exahust therefore if I use gas logs I loose a lot of heat so it works mostly as a decorative rather than heating unit. is this true? btw, my wood-burning fire place's designed for gas logs to be installed and hast an 8 1/2" exahst pipe.

2006-11-28 16:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by Bee 1

How would I go about fixing this! It just started to do this when I shut off the outside water before the first freeze, please help!

2006-11-28 16:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The handle on the toilet has to be held down in order for it to flush completely. I replaced the handle (because the nut seemed tight already), and it worked fine for about 4 flushes, and now it's back to how it was before. The only things that I can come up with is that I over-tightened the replacement (breaking it), or the flapper is strangely too heavy, or it's something I don't know. Please help. Thanx.

2006-11-28 16:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by cats_collector 2

2006-11-28 15:46:00 · 6 answers · asked by helpme 1

one that costs around $80?

2006-11-28 15:34:26 · 8 answers · asked by melissa 2

2006-11-28 15:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by wannaseeprettypnk 1

We are renting this house. This morning my daughter was vacuuming and the outlet caught fire and began to burn. I threw all the breakers in the house. And unplugged everything from that particular outlet. When my hubby came home we called the landlord who said he was sending out an electrician that day (by the way he never came). And we began to see what rooms we could turn on in our house and mark the breakers because they were not marked. What we discovered was that the breaker that carried the outlet that caught fire also carried half the kitchen, den, diningroom, livingroom, bedroom, and laundry room.
Now I don't know much about electricity but isn't that too much? What should I make sure that this electrician when he come tomorrow, does?
I have to keep the breaker to all these rooms off because if I throw them on the fire starts back.

2006-11-28 15:01:41 · 4 answers · asked by egg_sammash 5

2006-11-28 14:57:08 · 6 answers · asked by EF 1

it has a 8hp b&S motor 2- 120 v and 2 -220 outlets- very basic set up...can not find anything anywere on the web.

2006-11-28 14:50:40 · 1 answers · asked by nothingonthenet 1

I have a craftsmen gas blower, that I can't seem to keep running, I put a carburator kit in it , It runs good when I chock it, and then it start to borg down like it sucking air, I also put a new fuel filter and fuel line, any sirjuction, I also half chock it, and open it all the way it runs a little while, and then stop

2006-11-28 14:45:52 · 1 answers · asked by milosteel 2

We have had the gas company here and he says that the fireplace is just very efficeint and that is why it burns blue. I like the fact it pumps out lots of heat but it looks horrible and during the day you can't even see the flames! Not very romantic or relaxing. Just wondering if there is a way to make it burn less efficient or create more orange flame. Thanks....

2006-11-28 13:58:10 · 9 answers · asked by learnwithlisa 2

It's getting too high. I know I'm only 13 to worry about it but whatever (^_^). Is there anyway to get it lower?

I know saving electricity and water is the best bet but we just use too much everyday. It's because my parents own and manage a grocery store where they run loads and loads of elctricty everyday and we use water a lot.

Any suggestions please? Only serious answers.....PLEASE

2006-11-28 13:04:39 · 13 answers · asked by queen_banana 1

cont.... the cement from the concrete floor instead of srapping it off? Or is there any other easy way to remove it?

2006-11-28 12:45:53 · 4 answers · asked by jhunds185 1

My Maytag washing machine has minor leakage from the gap between th hinged top and the side panels of the washing machine. I have removed the front panel and hinged the top open. I have examined the water fill hose that fills the tub, but I can't tell if the hose has a crack in it or not. How can I tell where the leak is coming from? How easy is it to replace this hose? Thanks for the help!

2006-11-28 12:42:29 · 3 answers · asked by matt_casshub@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-11-28 12:29:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 12:20:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i put up prelit christmas trees on lawn...for some reason timer i have on them makes them blink.. if i plug them in without timer no blinking..is there a trick to these timers?

2006-11-28 12:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by barbara s 1

the surface has no visible scratches, just a dullness instead of the once mirror-like finish

2006-11-28 11:23:18 · 3 answers · asked by Jacob W 1

Hi I accidentally poked a hole as big a one tic-tac in the freezer shelve of my mini-frig. Gas bursted out of it like in the movies for a couple of seconds. I tried plugging it up with a silicone earplug but the freezer and frig doesnt work now and it has that distinct gas smell when I open it up. How can I fix the small hole and is that gas bad for my health?

2006-11-28 11:06:21 · 9 answers · asked by jonsen c 2

The timer is a 1 knob clock in the middle of the console.

2006-11-28 10:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by SupperHippie 1

My landlord is no good. He doesnt want to fix nothing. I have 4 kids, but two of them have Sickle Cell Disease. They stay sick alot. We made an agreement that i would pay my deposit when I get it. But i,m struggling and cant do it right now. I dont have no hot water and my ceiling is falling apart.And the bad thing about it is im on Section 8 and they seem like they are working with him. When I complain they seem like they won't do anything about it. what should I do??

2006-11-28 10:42:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having the problem were there is a socket that is burnt out end no longer werking. There was a leak on dis socket after I install new plumbing in what was once the bedroom. It was toylet because we a remodeling. We didn't take wall socket out near installation because I like use blowdryer after shower. So then I decide to remove socket. I unscrew end tie up the wires so no current flow trough them. I then cover the wall with a plywood and hammer the screws so no one get electrocute. Then problem is thet after a week, the plywood start get moist en I find evidence of charring and fire. It smell liek burning in what is my new bathroom. Can anybody help me with dis problem? I dont understand what is wrong. Help me. I new to dis country.

2006-11-28 10:38:47 · 1 answers · asked by Junichiro L 2

my garage door is acting all wonky. When I tried to open it, it wouldn't open. And then miraculously, it decided to open itself in the middle of the night. When I open it, it only opens part of the way, stays open for a few minutes and then closes again. I've tried unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Is there a reset button? What else can I do?

2006-11-28 10:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by Nik 4

it looks like its time to trade her in for a new model, any recommendations to what make and model to go for..????

2006-11-28 10:25:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now this is a question for the real appliance sluths. Everytime I go on vaction I turn the house water off in case a pipe breaks and we get flooded. However, the past few time I have noticed alot of water on the floor in the kitcken coming out of the dishwasher. The water leaks onto the floor and is ruining cabinets from the moisture. I think somehow the dishwasher is filling up and is being forced out the door. I could turn off the water control valve to the dishwasher also but that valve is old and leaks if I just touch it the slightest bit. I will probably just repalce the valve to a better one anyway, but I'm just confused as to how the whole problem is happening, thanks all, John

2006-11-28 10:11:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

From what I understand the new ones tend to have more problems than the older models.

2006-11-28 09:57:04 · 3 answers · asked by dong weylong 2

His past Christmas presents were:
Saw zall
compound mitre saw
jig saw

Sorry for the misspelled words.
Any suggestions?

2006-11-28 09:51:38 · 15 answers · asked by TRUE PATRIOT 6

hot water runs ok as soon as cold water turned on hot water just dribbles,cold water presure runs at 4bar flow rate is 12lpm

2006-11-28 09:48:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm being told that if I power wash my patio in cold weather it will cause it to crack. Does anyone know if there's any truth to this? It seems to me it won't make a difference but it never hurts to ask.

2006-11-28 09:48:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous