Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

is it ok to put diesel in a home furnace ?

2006-12-04 03:09:06 · 5 answers · asked by Scott 1

its on its coldest setting,,,,,,,,,do i need a pro?

2006-12-04 03:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by bush deathgrip 2

2006-12-04 02:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by Ms. Lonnie 2

What do I do with the damper, open it fully or only part way? And do I leave the doors open to get more heat out of it or just use the screen that covers it?

2006-12-04 02:45:03 · 2 answers · asked by jeep97limited 1

I have a big screen rca t.v. . My daughter did something to it the picture is showing but the volume is all the way up with no sound untill you put your ear up to the speaker. I have done everything if there is. Help thanks

2006-12-04 02:38:09 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

I have a older house and you have to let the water run when its cold,my steps kids came over took showers and forgot to leave water on,well now i have no water,its all froze,any suggestions?

2006-12-04 02:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by celeste t 1

2006-12-04 02:25:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a submergalbe pump, last night was very cold, and today the pump does nothing. Its as if there is no electricity to it and the breaker has not been thrown.

2006-12-04 02:11:07 · 6 answers · asked by okbound2u 1

A tree branch broke through our roof the other day. Our bedroom now has bits of insulation, drywall, shingles, and glass on the floor and bed and stuff. After picking up the larger pieces, can I use a regular vacuum to clean up the particles, or would this damage the vacuum? Would a shop-vac (which we'd have to go buy) be better?

2006-12-04 01:55:20 · 11 answers · asked by Charlie Brown 1

We searched the fireplace vent where we had located the trap, and nothing was found.. where did the body of the mouse go? Any input?

2006-12-04 01:52:05 · 12 answers · asked by Nancy R 1

I need a filter for well water to put on my shower. The water smells like blood and turns everything orange including my hair.
Any recommendations?

2006-12-04 01:36:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into this condo for 3 months and I realized a part of the wall in the master bathroom has a leak. It's near the corner of the bathtub. I suspect it's the pipes leaking behind the wall. The contractors said it's the water escaping from the shower curtain. I am still not convinced because I didn't turn the shower on for days and then the wall dried up. I turned it on and let it run on it's own and I saw water coming out of the wall. The contractor said it's pressured copper pipes and it's impossible for it to leak. If it did, the whole wall would fall off.

2006-12-04 01:34:51 · 7 answers · asked by NeedGuidance 1

Just recently I am having problems with the capacitor start, alternating current electric motor that runs one of the tools in my workshop. When I turn the power switch "On" the motor will "hum" but won't turn. If I spin the shaft manually, the motor will then start running normally. Is the "starting capacitor" the problem?

2006-12-04 01:28:57 · 4 answers · asked by Peedlepup 7

Get about $100 worth of cement and fill it and it will stay filled, not sink be cool after that?

2006-12-04 01:20:21 · 3 answers · asked by lilmama 4

My digital thermometer is not registering my room temperature below 80 degrees and my A/C keeps running non-stop.

I have changed the batteries, checked the filter, and reset the thermostat and nothing. nada. zilch! I have had no choice but to shut the unit because I can't have it running continually nor do I want a zillion dollar electric bill.

I am thinking that the thermostat may not be working right - I can't imagine how my house is hotter than it is outside. Somethings not right and I am tearing my hair out!

Thanks in advance for your help.

2006-12-04 01:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by xcuriouskitty70x 1

I tried to install a GFCI plug but when I turned the power back on nothing happened everything on that circuit went dead it breaker didn't even trip, so I took off the the GFCI and wrapped the wires in electrical tape and then turned the power back on but still nothing. What could be the problem? need help please

2006-12-04 00:59:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We recently tore down very old paneling we had up in the living room....only to find globs of dark brown glue all over the walls....I've been told it's mirrors glue...and I've been told it's industrial glue....I have no clue which one it is......however it definately was strong, as when we tore down the paneling chunks of my walls came with it in areas where the glue was.....so my question is....how in the world do I get this glue off so I can redo my walls....they look awful.....any suggestions????

2006-12-04 00:22:56 · 6 answers · asked by jenznrn09 1

I have one of those stoves where the elements are covered with a flat surface which is made of ceramic (I think) and there are stains that just won't go away, even though they look like burn marks they are not, the stove is practically brand new. We were told that this was not a problem anymore with this kind of stove top. We tried everything, including a ceramic cleaner to no avail. Anyone know what to do?

2006-12-03 23:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by argeesoftware 3

2006-12-03 22:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can one use a skil cordless 14.4 volt drill to drill pilot holes into the basement cynderblock wall? Will any cordless drills do this? If not, what kind of tool is neccessary to drill into the wall? (I want to mount some shelves to the wall.)

Thanks,

A home improvement novice

2006-12-03 22:39:48 · 10 answers · asked by kmm4864990 1

i have 4 ceiling lights and i wish to operate them from 3 wall switches independently.

2006-12-03 22:00:49 · 2 answers · asked by JimHendo 1

2006-12-03 21:50:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is mean by dry contact and volt free contact in electrical circuit

2006-12-03 20:22:32 · 2 answers · asked by RAVI C 1

In other words, after you set the temperature and turn the oven on, how long should it take for an oven to reach the desired temperature, for a fairly recent model?

2006-12-03 20:02:08 · 7 answers · asked by lee_nywriter 1

well, kinda embarassing to ask the q...I had bowel movement this morning which left my toilet completely clogged....water would not come down any inch and that left me no room for plunging...I did manage to drain the excessive water out and worked with my plunger, but nothing happened. I saw on the web that some people did have good experience with hot water and dishwash soap, I wonder will that also be the case in my situation? Or, I have to try methods (excluding those required removal of the toilet itself!!)

2006-12-03 19:46:17 · 10 answers · asked by joan_crawford_rise_again 1

my house is older..it has a crawlspace. I want to put insulation in it but I don't have a clue how much it could cost? Anyone have a clue? I live in texas if that means anything.

2006-12-03 18:36:48 · 3 answers · asked by kel1923 1

It is a Carrier furnace, 12 years old, high efficientcy, has PCV exhaust.

2006-12-03 17:21:23 · 1 answers · asked by nbjp160 1

i AM FRAMINGA DOOR TO BE REPLACED AND THERE ARE NOW 2 JACK STUDS UNDER THE HEADER, INSIDE THE KING STUD. cAN i REMOVE 1 jACK STUD AND HAVE ONLY ONE ON EACH SIDE AND STILL RETAIN STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY?. tHE OPENING IS 115 INCHES WIDE. AND 79.5 INCHES HIGH.

2006-12-03 17:01:49 · 6 answers · asked by RAY 1

so darn cold. I can turn the heat on and leave it on until the place is nice and toasty and then all of a sudden when i turn it off, the place is frozen again. I understand this is an old building but my goodness the place shouldn't get so freezing cold like this. What can I do I am sick of this and trying to save on heating costs. sighh.. sad and confused

2006-12-03 16:33:24 · 6 answers · asked by farharringsingslia 4

My domestic water heater is in the garage. One 3/4 inch water line exits the water heater and almost immediately a 3/4 inch tee diverts water to the clothes washer 20 feet away. The main line continues straight ahead 25 feet and again tee's with one 3/4 line going left to serve the kitchen area 20 feet away and the other 3/4 inch line turning right and serving the bathrooms which are now 50 feet away. The problem is whenever anyone is in the shower and a faucet is opened upstream the person in the shower is robbed of hot water. Any suggestions for a remedy would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-03 16:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by luther 4