Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

When we run the hot water tap it takes ages for the water to become hot. The tap makes a noise like there's air in the pipes somewhere, not sure. Have had the boiler checked and been told it's fine. As we are on a water meter do not want to keep wasting water just running it to get hot.

2007-01-26 06:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by verily, verily... 1

Residing my house and I want the best for it.

2007-01-26 06:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by Rodney G 1

I have several old power tool batteries that have died over the years... I really don't like buying them over and over.
I got the bright idea (oh no), if I could find an ac adapter with the same volt and amp output, and I could fit it inside a battery case (take the batteries out of the housing), then I wouldn't need more than one or two batteries while I'm away from an outlet. (Most of what I do, I do close to an outlet. Having cordless tools are just very nice.)
Anyway, I found an adapter with the spec I needed on eBay. Got it home and checked it out on my meter (right on the money for volts; less than 1/2 amp higher than the batteries).
I emptied out a worthless battery, fit the adapter in, carved a hole for the cord and fit the wires inside to connect to the "battery" terminals. Now it looks just like a regular battery, test the same, it just has a cord hanging out.
When I put it in any of my tools, however, the tool runs in VERY short bursts.
What did I do wrong?

2007-01-26 06:22:32 · 6 answers · asked by John S 1

2007-01-26 05:34:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

had it 6 mos,it`s whoomping during spin & the barrel is loose.appreciate any solutions-except the obivious-hubby bought this thing, so i`d stop killing them,help me.

2007-01-26 05:26:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a small mobile home not sure how old my home is but I would say probably around the late 50's or early 60's. I am having the gas company come out to fix it but not until the first. I joined something with them called an appliance plan where they can come out and fix your furnace free of charge sort of because you pay 10 dollars a month on your bill which isnt bad considering how much repairmen can cost. Meanwhile a neighbor tested the electricity with a tester and found no current in my thermostat so he guesses that may be the problem. When I turn the dial on the thermostat their is no click nothing. I dont have circuit breaker on the wall, only the screw in fuses and they all seem to be okay. I already tried plugging and unplugging my furnace from the wall but it made no difference. All other appliances on that same wall seem to be working. Could you give me some insight as to what the problem could be

2007-01-26 05:24:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my furnace isnt working right now so I am using a space heater in my living room and kitchen. Which means my bathroom and bedroom are a bit chilly but I sleep in the living room for now and am more concern about keeping the front of the house warm. Last night I came home from work and my hot water in my bathroom wasnt working but at the same time the kitchen hot water was fine. I live in a small mobile home and my bathroom pipes are located under a pannel in the next room (my storage room) I removed the pannel and put a space heater near the pipes for a few minutes and than the hot water ran. I am using a tip from a friend leaving a faucet in the bathroom trickling and also the kitchen. I dont want to leave space heaters on when Im not home. Any tips on what I can do about my bathroom pipes? Should I maybe keep the wall pannel off and just do what I did last night if it happens again? Or is their a way I can prevent this? Suppose I run a blow dryer on the pipes.

2007-01-26 05:17:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

twinwall roof approx 2m long 1m deep. oversails fence 75mm

2007-01-26 05:09:41 · 18 answers · asked by spotty dog 1

We have small dogs that won't stop wetting the floor and we're afraid that in time, it'll cause the floor to warp.

2007-01-26 04:56:38 · 2 answers · asked by wayne 1

2007-01-26 04:52:14 · 11 answers · asked by littleminx2006 1

any suggestions?it sounds like it could take off like an airplane.it does shut up when you open the freezer.it is very loud when you open the fridge part.thanx for any input.

2007-01-26 04:42:30 · 6 answers · asked by meluvchris418 5

Would I be gaining anything interms of cost? WOuld this be too much work or too costly to consider? I like the gas for convenience but the cost is pretty high. Would I gain by installing a pellet stove?

2007-01-26 04:18:08 · 2 answers · asked by Chuck J 5

I am in the process of moving and my grandmother's dining table did not fare well in the move (a dresser fell on it...). I will try to describe this as best as I can. The table top is fine, no damage done. The legs themselves are not split. But there were pieces of long wood attached to the underside of the table top they linked the legs to the top. They split (some badly). Is there a way to repair split wood reliably? Or is there a way I can attach the table legs to the table top directly without worrying about damage? I realize I could get a cheap new table, but this was my deceased grandmother's table and I spent a lot of time fixing it up before the mishap, so I'd really prefer to just save it. Thanks!

2007-01-26 04:13:45 · 6 answers · asked by freedreamer1983 2

2007-01-26 04:10:50 · 3 answers · asked by John T 1

I tried every commercial product that I have heard of and have even tried muratic acid. my neighbor suggest trying fine steel wool but I afraid of scratching the tile...any suggestions?

2007-01-26 03:53:57 · 9 answers · asked by whittenblock 1

silicone all around windows inside all flaking off ,windows only been in 5 months.back door leaks and is very drafty at bottom,where back door was cut and filled the filler is coming away,the big window has got selant under the beading supposedly to stop drafts,some of the facings are coming off,we are dealing with cowboy company but the british standards seem to be a bit funny regards to what is right and what is wrong and what is acceptable can any decent window fitter offer me any advice as this company cant do this to people

2007-01-26 03:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by julie b 2

And is this a service you can have a person come to your home and do.

2007-01-26 03:47:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

She owns a roughly 40-y/o mobile home on a 13-acre lot that has been falling apart for years. Many appliances and fixtures don't work, and it's cluttered from deceased family members' possessions. I have respected her wishes to let her process all the stuff alone, but now she's having health issues; besides, I'm weary of seeing her being dragged down by the condition of the place, whether or not she'll admit to it! I will have to address it sooner or later anyway, as her next of kin. Neither of us has the money to stick a new house on the lot, what with all the attendant expenses of doing so. Does anyone have an idea how I can step in and make her surroundings an actual home, without riding roughshod over her and with no financial backup? Thanks...

2007-01-26 03:34:13 · 13 answers · asked by Red 1

2007-01-26 03:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is minus 30 here today and as I was preparing for work this morning I noticed that behind my dresser there was a frozen puddle on the floor next to the wall. The other side of the wall is outside and during the summer actually had water dripping down it via the overhead soffit and corner of house directly at that wall, until I went up on the roof and put black stuff down and the leak was no longer visible. Does this mean that it is still leaking, or the wall actually has or had water between it, and it leaked down and froze? Or could it be old water that froze in there? The whole wall in that area is stone cold..I am a single female ( and poor) small homeowner, who is very worried..I cannot afford amy major repairs...anyone have a solution or any diagnostics?Do I have to tear down the wall, or roof? Full of snow.. HELP-Please and Thanks..

2007-01-26 03:28:20 · 2 answers · asked by stormy w 1

It seems easy enough to pull the old one out and drop the new one in, but i'm not sure about the wiring. I have replaced a few light switches, nothing more complicated than that.

2007-01-26 03:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by rip snort 3

Someone told me club soda might work, but with no luck. I am stumped to find something. I dislike putting the plastic liners in the bottom of the sink, so this is the result.

2007-01-26 03:20:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Squeaky Door = Not Good! :)

2007-01-26 02:56:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Tv, and receiver are dimming down

2007-01-26 02:52:47 · 9 answers · asked by Victor T 1

2007-01-26 02:47:27 · 10 answers · asked by adam s 1

has a 63K8901 control board bad?

2007-01-26 02:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just want to clarify...it is perfectly legal for you, as the owner of your house, to perform your own electric work, correct? I mean, as long as you don't pull a meter or something like that. I"m talking just putting in a new breaker or two and running some new wire to hvac equipment.

2007-01-26 02:17:59 · 6 answers · asked by DMV 1

I was looking at this house and there are some things that need fixed, like most older homes.
I was wondering though if like in the kitchen and above some door frames and stuff if there was a crack what does that mean.
It was built in like 1950 or so, very old.
Please give me some advice on what this might be.

2007-01-26 02:12:52 · 9 answers · asked by shortcrazychic 2

I have a service contract for the furnace. Last season the furnace worked fine from the beginning of the seaon but as soon as it got really cold (-20 celcius) it stops. The technicians have changed the fuel supply line, motor... then at end of winter, start of spring it work fine. This year same thing happened. The furnace worked well up until this week but when the temperature dropped...and the furnace stops... what can the problem be? Is there an air intake that could be freezing?.. The 4 technicians that came don't seem to know what they are doing & beeing a single mom I feel they're taking me for a ride... the last tech told me to change my system. Help!

2007-01-26 02:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by kira1baby 1

Hi
I currently own a home and wich I do not live In recently it has gotten cold IF I was to shut off the heat and drain all water in the lines including hot water and shut the heater off will my pipes still freeze or is this just an insane idea???
My electric bill nears $100 a month and Im never there!!
so I hope you see my point

2007-01-26 01:22:02 · 15 answers · asked by joe d 1