Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

2007-01-26 01:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by Paulette A Hernandez 1

When I turn on my garbage disposal it just makes a humming noise then 3 seconds later it sets off the reset button, I checked to see if anything was stuck in the disposal it was ok, the grinder spins freely, what can it be?. I just want to make sure that it may be something simple before I call a tech.

2007-01-26 00:37:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just installed new bathroom. Pump serving showers and bath taps but keeps cutting out saying water too hot or aerated. Fitted new thermostat to hot water cylinder, and turned down heat control on boiler, but water still very hot. Help!

2007-01-26 00:20:03 · 6 answers · asked by Lynn W 1

I've accidentally scratched my mum's good pine dresser. does anyone know what i can do to hide it, so she doesn't notice???? I'm desperate!

2007-01-26 00:13:08 · 3 answers · asked by butrfly_angelz 1

2007-01-25 19:02:01 · 6 answers · asked by Times 1

Most of my elevated deck is rotted, it's 15yrs old. So I have torn it down and am replacing it piece by piece so that it is an exact replica of the previous deck. I'm doing this to avoid 100's in city council fees etc (i replace it, paint it, and no one is the wiser it's 'always been tlike that'). I figured if it was good enough all those years it should be good enough now. I have even used 2x4 joists which is what was there eventhough where i live now it's not compliant BUT my deck is only 5ft wide and 20ft long. The 2x4 joists go into the house and connect to the big house floor joists, they extend out onto a double 2x8 beam that is held up by 4 4x4 posts. The 2x4 joists are spaced about 15inches apart. There is never a load on the deck such as a jacuzzi or many people, I can't see why this would be a problem using the 2x4 treated joists? do you?

2007-01-25 18:39:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

are you supposed to mud up the area before you apply the paper tape or after or both?

2007-01-25 17:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-25 17:56:54 · 7 answers · asked by grahamjeffreys 1

Dust mites are the same as book mites??

2007-01-25 17:52:34 · 4 answers · asked by Morning Glory 1

Dust mites are the same as book mites??

2007-01-25 17:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by Morning Glory 1

2007-01-25 17:46:14 · 3 answers · asked by John O 1

I just moved into an old house.
When I am in the shower and somebody is at the sink, I feel the temperature changing a lot.
People often say this is a common occurance in old houses.
I want to know why it happens in my house and not in my bf's house which is the same age.
Is there anything I can do to fix it?

2007-01-25 17:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by Marty S 2

2007-01-25 17:04:08 · 7 answers · asked by jayj 1

The stains are from baby shampoo.

2007-01-25 16:58:54 · 3 answers · asked by hwlatmon 2

My house is brick so I can't take out a wall. And even if I got it in, how would I get it up or down any stairs since I don't want it on the main floor. Does anything come in 2 parts so it could fit through normal doorways?

2007-01-25 16:21:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jennine G 1

I realize a microwave is $40 or so; it's not a particularly big deal. I guess I'm wondering if there is a chance of radiation leak or the microwave undergoing more structural damage; i.e., blowing up and killing me, my loved ones, or my neighbors. I've heard that the newer microwaves have devices that prevent from having damage, but 8 minutes is a very long time I realize. The Microwave was scolding hot, but I let it cool and it does still run / heat.

Should I dispose of it? Or since it still heats should it be okay?

2007-01-25 16:20:18 · 9 answers · asked by Jay C 1

2007-01-25 15:46:18 · 7 answers · asked by backed up 1

I have a whirlpool dryer that stopped heating up. I know it is the heating element, but where is it and how do I get to it? The model number is LXE7800W2. Maybe an online manual or something? I have been waiting for my husband to fix it for 3 wks, and I am sick of going to the laundrymat.

2007-01-25 15:36:58 · 10 answers · asked by scbyzgrl 2

For the past few days, I have noticed banging sounds in the attic/roof area . I have cathedral ceilings in the house with very little attic space. It is minus 20 degrees right now, could that cause expansion and contraction, and would that cause the banging sound.

2007-01-25 15:30:20 · 4 answers · asked by cosmic45 3

I've got a problem. I have very low hot water pressure in the shower and for the washer. I checked the valves and they are completely open. My cold water pressure is ok tho. What's going on? Any advice on how I can fix this? I don't know what else to do. Someone please help.

2007-01-25 15:28:01 · 5 answers · asked by ~*LadyL*~ 1

I was trying to bleed one of my radiators in my house today that hasn't been heating properly, and it just kept hissing air....no water came out. I tried several times, for about 20 or 30 seconds each time but still nothing but air. And the air that was escaping smelled a little gassy. Any thoughts on what might be wrong? Or should I have let the air keep running longer, i.e. might it still have discharged some water eventually?

2007-01-25 15:20:16 · 5 answers · asked by Schleppy 5

2007-01-25 15:09:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We recently installed laminate flooring in the top floor of our house, but now after installing it we realize there are many areas where it sinks, even after placing a little extra padding over the deep spots, and it gives the floor a 'squishy' feeling.

Since we've already installed the laminate flooring, peeling it out and redoing it all is not an option for us, especially since it took us weeks to install. Is there an effective way to modify the laminate floor without having to remove the panels in order to fix the 'squishing'?

2007-01-25 15:04:15 · 12 answers · asked by MM 4

There is a center pole, (have to open two half doors) the shelves are supposed to turn 360 degrees. Mine barely turn. The lazy susan is not the kind attached to a door where the whole thing swings out - the shelves turn around a center pole. trying to adjust the small screw type thing under each shelf does NOT make any difference.

2007-01-25 14:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by handygirl 1

I have a two sink set-up in my new kitchen. When I run water in either one and then shut it off, it makes a gurgling sound in the drain for quite awhile.
When one sink is full and I pull the plug, it fills the other sink with its used water as it drains.
Do I just need to clean a clog in the drain or is there something not right about the way the plumbing is set up? The house seems to have many DIY issues from past owners.

2007-01-25 14:44:39 · 15 answers · asked by ecojoe69 1

2007-01-25 14:35:32 · 1 answers · asked by scs1181 1

My builder needed to fix my bowed garage. He can not find the same color brick. Can I stain a lighter color brick? How difficult is it?

2007-01-25 13:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by tom 2

2007-01-25 12:52:39 · 3 answers · asked by John F 1

My shower gets warm, but barely, but by kitchen sink still gets very hot fairly quickly, as does my bathroom sink. My water heater (gas, standing pilot ignition) is fairly new, from 2002. This thing with the shower seemed to start a few days ago and with each passing day it has taken longer and longer for the water to get warm, and the max temp it reaches has been lower and lower. I haven't touched my heater since the fall, when I bled off some of the water as routine maintenance. Can anyone help? Thanks.

2007-01-25 12:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by somebody 4

This is for a small overhang above the door of a marina-style house. Large half-circle tiles are too big and way too heavy.
Thanks! issa

2007-01-25 12:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by Liz 2