Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

We have a beauitful back yard, except for 2 concrete septic tank lids. They are 12 feet from our patio door and are 2 feet from each other, they are about 18-20 inches across. I'm looking for any idea to hide them, it has to be something that can easily be moved off, to allow yearly access.

Best idea gets the 10 points...thanks for any suggestions

2007-01-31 23:52:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 23:33:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have water coming through cavity in the kitchen everytime it rains and the wall is so wet its crumbling, we have cracks appearing around window frames and on walls. Windows that have moved out of their frames, stairs which are seperating from the landing, a porch extension moving away from the house. On outside we have vertical, horizontal and diagonal cracks appeared in the render. The driveway next to house is cracking and sinking. We now have water coming in the upstairs hallway so not sure if its coming through roof or not. We know its not subsidence, we know wall ties have gone but have been told that they alone would not cause all these problems. We are having drainage checked. Can anyone give me any ideas of what else to get checked. Its looking like insurance company are going to be of no help at all. Its looking like its all down to us at huge cost.

2007-01-31 22:38:35 · 4 answers · asked by evieivyovy 1

My landlord [Focus] keeps on ignoring my complaints about my repaires I have e-mailed 4 times telephoned 12 times I have even gone to one if thier forums but I am still getting nowhere I am upto date with my rent .I live in a disabled bungalow where would you suggest the next step thanks

2007-01-31 21:22:20 · 7 answers · asked by PAUL D 3

Does anyone know how to remove ink (as in that has run from material) that has stained a lacquered table? Any good products that work? Many thanks in advance for your help!

2007-01-31 21:21:30 · 2 answers · asked by rondavous 4

2007-01-31 20:09:02 · 2 answers · asked by 360DEE 1

My house has settled somewhat and the corners of my tiled shower stall/bathtub have split open some. The tile is in great shape, it is just the corners that have separated some.
Is it necessary to remove the old grout before applying the new? Do I have to have a grout knife? I've never applied grout, so except for having a clean, dry area, is there any prepping I need to do first? Afterward, I'm sure I need to wait 2-3 days before bathing/showing in the bathroom.
Any information/instruction you can give me will be appreciated immensely!

2007-01-31 20:06:17 · 5 answers · asked by Incognito 6

I recently purchased a home and have noticed that there are gaps above the doorhandles. Obviously the person installing the handles drilled the hole too large. I would love to know if there is anything that can be done so that the gap can be repaired or do I have to at some stage buy new doors. ( the doors sound hollow to me too) Its quite annoying as the handles are a little wobbly as they dont have the proper tension due to the gap being there..

2007-01-31 20:04:43 · 11 answers · asked by NITTY3134 2

2007-01-31 19:51:08 · 2 answers · asked by frank g 1

2007-01-31 19:45:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 19:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Bob A 1

We don't have basements in Texas and I don't want or need to use the 'bunker'. I need to seal it up once I pump the water out and the foundation is evaluated and repaired.

2007-01-31 18:53:08 · 4 answers · asked by Money Pit Bunker In Houston,TX 1

Weird as it may sound, there is carpet in my bathroom. I have classes, I work and have to study, plus everyone uses my bath. How do I maintain it and keep it clean with such a busy schedule??

2007-01-31 18:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by Purple Haze 3

We have tried Tilex and it still keeps growing.

2007-01-31 17:24:00 · 11 answers · asked by kriend 7

This is not a joke. The upstairs sewer line is almost directly above the basement bathroom one. We smell it in the hallway, outside the basement bathroom. We have city sewage and toilets under 5 years old, the same with the seals.

2007-01-31 17:20:52 · 8 answers · asked by kriend 7

I put the plastic sheet over the windows in bedroom, and now I can feel a draft coming from the baseboards. I have a space heater in here, which is my only form of heat. Any cheap idea's what I can do for more heat? Seriosly, I am sitting at my computer desk in my room, 2 feet away from the space heater, and I am FREEZING!

2007-01-31 16:51:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 16:00:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the tape was being used to hold down a 8' x 4' throw rug. now upon attempt to remove it some of the tape seems to have become part of the floor. does anyone know of a remedy on how to get this kind of tape off of a hardwood floor?

2007-01-31 15:12:10 · 7 answers · asked by mikedabaz@sbcglobal.net 2

When tiling a bathrub area, my studs are exosed. Do I insulate, put felt paper and than cemenet board? Or just felt paper and cement board(Durock)

2007-01-31 15:05:23 · 1 answers · asked by roberto l 1

2007-01-31 14:58:06 · 4 answers · asked by mary w 1

I want to additionally keep hottub from losing heat,like a blanket or something , plastic?

2007-01-31 14:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 14:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by ninekittys 3

what else can I do?

2007-01-31 14:38:52 · 12 answers · asked by kvett26 3

When I awakened this morning, my heat was running on low. Then when I turned it up to shower, it would run @ alllll. Do I have a faulty unit???? I wanted to ask before calling a Heating Company?? I'm single, and have to watch the "$"... This may sound silly, but I don't want to overreact; but right now my heat is not running @ allllll... IT IS BURRR here, and toooo late to call anyone... ...any suggestions--welcomed... :) THANKS!!

2007-01-31 14:28:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 14:18:39 · 13 answers · asked by mdglover1966 2

I only have Mr.Clean clorox disinfecting wipes and lime a way

2007-01-31 14:15:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We switch out the storm door with a screen with the seasons, and have done so for several years, but this year we have a layer of ice on the inside of the storm door and it freezes shut. Any idea why this is happening?

2007-01-31 14:08:29 · 5 answers · asked by Tag 2

I have chrome cleaner, but I heard that you have to clean it first with soap and water?

2007-01-31 13:56:09 · 4 answers · asked by Meghan 3

Well, I have a dirt devil.. (dont remember the make) I vacuum and it doesnt even pick everything up.. Im still walking on crumbs and I emptied it but still.... and theres hardly any dirt going into the cleaner.. so what do you suggest I do?.

2007-01-31 13:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by Matt S. 2

WHY DO SOME OF YOU PEOPLE USE SUCH BAD LANGUAGE. YOU DON'E SEEM TO HAVE ANY PRIDE IN YOURSELVES ~~ AND YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE. ONE QUESTION ASKED HOW TO GET RID OF BUGS IN THE DISHWASHER, AND A FEW OF THE ANSWERS WERE DISGUSTING. SHE NEEDS HELP ~~NOT YOUR DIRTY LANGUAGE AND TELLING HER TO EAT BEANS. NO MANNERS AT ALL. IT'S VERY OFFENSIVE, TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!!

2007-01-31 13:31:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous