Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

How do you construct a simple bridge that can hold a miminum of 10 pounds?

2007-01-27 13:22:12 · 5 answers · asked by dbommisetty 2

when i hit the start button it makes noise but wont spin. it also has a plastic smell a few days before it stoped working. any ideas where to start looking?

2007-01-27 13:22:07 · 6 answers · asked by openminded 6

2007-01-27 13:19:43 · 3 answers · asked by Susan S 1

2007-01-27 13:15:02 · 3 answers · asked by billtausel 2

when I turn on the hot water it comes out grey then after sitting clears up.Cold water is always clear.

2007-01-27 13:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry W 1

Whats the best way to dispose of an old refrigerator?

2007-01-27 12:58:53 · 15 answers · asked by Tagline265 2

2007-01-27 12:53:49 · 7 answers · asked by lalas3816 2

2007-01-27 12:53:05 · 10 answers · asked by armo 1

For the past month or so my toilet hasn't really been flushing...I flush and usually the toilet paper will go down but the rest just swirls around. It flushes completely once out of every ten flushes or so, so whenever someone goes number 2 the toilet must be flushed over and over again before everything's gone. It used to flush perfectly and I know I haven't flushed anything down it that shouldn't have been flushed.

I live in an apartment and I guess if the problem doesn't get any better I'll have to call a maintenance man. Is it something that might take a while to fix or is it an easy fix? What caused it to stop flushing completely anyways? Anything I can do so that it doesn't happen again?

2007-01-27 12:37:04 · 9 answers · asked by Nicky 2

2007-01-27 12:08:27 · 7 answers · asked by Marc G 1

I spilled water in the control panel of my gas stove (it works by turning on the gas, then it clicks until it lights). It started clicking by itself and then fire popped up under the knobs, which then was replaced by smoke. Once the smoke died down, I tried turning on one of the burners but it just caused more fire and smoking under the knobs.

Anyway I can fix this without calling someone?
Will it fix itself?
Will I be able to use it tomorrow?

Desperate for any help. Thanks.

2007-01-27 12:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by 11confused11 1

I need to drill a hole and thread it to accept the male end of a 5/16 brass fitting. I know that U.S. standard NPT (pipe thread) taps are slightly tapered. I can find 1/4 & 3/8 in NPT, but what do I use for 5/16?

2007-01-27 11:54:41 · 4 answers · asked by Peedlepup 7

I just bought a full-length mirror for my dorm room but we can't put nails into the walls so I was thinking about putting it on a wall or on the back of my door...will double-sided tape be enough? How should I hang it up? Thanks!!

2007-01-27 11:09:55 · 7 answers · asked by surfandsand10 1

I am trying to install a new thermostat but I want to make sure that I am doing this correctly. Does the power or hot wire always come through on the right side of an electrical box?

2007-01-27 10:56:35 · 8 answers · asked by asyed 1

Is it some sort of glue, cement or maybe teflon tape.

2007-01-27 10:49:13 · 12 answers · asked by STRYKE_POINTE 1

We bought a Whirlpool Gold Edition Side by Side Refrigerator, about 2 years ago. It has started this clicking noise in the back when the door is open. And the inside light in the Fridge part looks like it is shorting out. Both started at the same time. It does not make any noise while the door is shut. We have taped the door switch down and it will not make noise when it is open as long as the switch is pressed down. Both Fridge and Freezer are cooling properly. Any advice is appreciated.

2007-01-27 10:20:40 · 3 answers · asked by Sugar Mama 2

my bath/jacuzzi has a small chip on the bottom can it be repaired or do i have to replace it ???

2007-01-27 10:01:22 · 10 answers · asked by ?????????????? 1

Today I did a load of laundry and my washing machine worked finr. Then When I went to do a second load, I realized that it was not filling up with water. I double check ed the water pipes into the washer and they were truned on.. Any other Ideas? I did not do anything to the washer between the last load and the one in which is stopped working

2007-01-27 09:59:35 · 8 answers · asked by almatters 2

2007-01-27 08:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by michael p 1

2007-01-27 08:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by darkdesire03 1

2007-01-27 08:10:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed your question and can not seem to get in contact with you, Anyways you stated that your using chopped down pine? That is a huge no no!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you burn pine the sap buildes up in your chimney known as creasote. This can catch your chimney and roof on fire, Do Not Burn Pine, I hope this finds it's way to you.

2007-01-27 07:50:15 · 1 answers · asked by Mike H 1

Anyone know what's a good water pressure for household use?

2007-01-27 07:46:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-01-27 06:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by rick v 1

My house seems to have alot of electricity flotting around. EVERY time I touch a light sockeet to turn it off or on, it shocks me really bad. Even touching each other around the house gives off shocks. Its not just a light shock, sometimes it hurts. Its at the point where my son is scared to turn off the lights.

Is there something I should be considering with this? Is it dangerous?

2007-01-27 06:14:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont have mains gas, so I run my heating off gas bottles... they are kept in a Shed at the side of the house but I have to keep going out and swapping them (the ones that arent in use i keep in the garage). Any ideas?

2007-01-27 06:00:07 · 11 answers · asked by --Lost in this world-- 3

Just bought one today from the body shop, but after it was lit for 5 mins, the oil started to give off thick black smoke like it was going to go on fire. Is this supposed to happen? It said on the instructions not to dilute the oil with water.

2007-01-27 05:32:30 · 8 answers · asked by . 7

I tried Vinegar and water-( 50/50)now the insides of the Machine feel Sticky.

2007-01-27 05:19:24 · 9 answers · asked by lu-e 2

loss of pressure sometimes real low pressure close to none at all

2007-01-27 05:01:45 · 7 answers · asked by megasparks0101 6

I heard that wood burning stoves and fireplaces are cleaner then regular natural gas operated heaters...why? and is that true?

2007-01-27 04:43:51 · 10 answers · asked by rockability 1