Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I have tiled shower and it is always cold. i want to put tile heater behind the tlie but i do not know if you can put them in the wall

2007-01-22 15:11:30 · 2 answers · asked by dtucker87@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-01-22 15:06:15 · 5 answers · asked by nevek097 1

First, yes, I'm going to call a plumber... this week.
South Texas had extreme freezing temps this past week. I let all my faucets drip to help keep the pipes from freezing. But on Thursday, after the major freeze was over, my toilet wouldn't flush. So, I plunged it, thinking that would help. It helped only a little. The next time I flushed it, water came gurgling up through my bathtub drain! After a couple hours, the tub water drains, but whenever I either flush the toilet or plunge the toilet (as flushing it doesn't really drain the water from the toilet) water bubbles up from the tub drain.
Also, the house is about 27 years old. And it was built by the Ray Ellison company, which is notorious in this area for having built some really shoddy houses (they've already gone out of business).

So... are my toilet problems due to freeze, oldness, bad building technique? How pricey does it sound like this will be? Thanks.

2007-01-22 14:51:35 · 14 answers · asked by scruffycat 7

I used 15 divided by (65 divided by 110) = about 27 bulbs of 65watts.

2007-01-22 14:37:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to become a Certified electrician. What should I do? Also: how do I become an insured electrician?

2007-01-22 14:34:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Basically I want to know, with some math included, why 220v costs less than 110v.

2007-01-22 14:27:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anybody have any ideas or simple plans on how to easily build a small incinerator. In my line of work at the end of the week i am left with tons of cardboard boxes about the size of a shoebox that i am sick of having to jump on, cut up, cruch and so on. Note this incinerator should minimize smoke output if possible?

2007-01-22 13:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by Harezichi 2

The radiator has a knob that says "off" turn counter clockwise, I turn it all the way and the heat doesn't seem to go down, I would think that less water would go through the radiator. Any know how th eknob works...do I turn it half way to stop the water from passing through? I know this sounds silly but the knob moves up and down but the heat doesn't seem to change.

2007-01-22 13:30:36 · 3 answers · asked by LuciaMira 1

I tried to crank up my troy bilt string trimmer and edge my grass and starter string resisted to pull out...has never done this before.....can someone tell me what the problem is....the website was no help nor was the manual.

2007-01-22 13:22:47 · 7 answers · asked by Beulah S 1

We just bought a house a few months ago and one of the toilets is constantly clogging up. It's an upstairs toilet. There is another one on the same floor that is fine.

I'm thinking the previous owners must have dropped something into it that lodged in the flush pipe. I've replaced toilets before, so I'm okay with taking it off the base, trying to fish it out, and get a new wax ring and replace it, but I'm not looking forward to it. Is there another good way to try to fix this?

2007-01-22 12:54:48 · 21 answers · asked by T J 6

which is more efficient for 4000+ sq ft older homes. which would cost the least to operate?

2007-01-22 12:41:32 · 4 answers · asked by painfully yours 3

can u give me the name of some "enzyme product" for the septic tank treatment available in india.

2007-01-22 12:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by Jerre Louis 1

its worked for 30 seconds then shuts off.i fixed it yesterday and a puff of smoke came out.today its doing same thing

2007-01-22 12:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by mcnabbeagles555 2

I cannot see the belt, but I know that it is in there.

2007-01-22 12:17:10 · 3 answers · asked by Eric K 1

I have been quoted $8200 to supply and install two complete 13 seer AC systems - one for downstairs, one for upstairs. As an option the company has also quoted for 14 seer units - the price is significantly higher at $11,900.

Is there any real benefit in the 14 seer over 13 seer and if so, how long would it take to recoup the extra cost through lower utility bills?

2007-01-22 12:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by dukie748 2

I can't get a chain-link gate open because of ice under it that won't melt. It doesn't get warm enough outside to melt on its own. Is there an easy way to melt it? I've tried chipping at it with no success.

2007-01-22 12:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by complex 1

2007-01-22 12:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by minxiecat 2

It makes this grinding/crunching sound when you sit down or move. I have tried WD40 and lubricating grease, but it still does it. It's really annoying and loud. The chair is only 2 months old and has done this since I bought it! Help!

2007-01-22 11:44:55 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer L 1

2007-01-22 11:25:23 · 2 answers · asked by jawillard2002 1

Hi,
I have my surface mounted electrical panel mounted on my 3/8 plywood wall of my addition. I would like to use the punch out holes on the back, feeding the wires from the interior right through the plywood into the unit. I have the metal holes punched out, and the plywood cut. What is kind of connector should I use on the panel? Thanks for your time

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2007-01-22 11:03:48 · 2 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

2007-01-22 10:59:00 · 2 answers · asked by capulong1@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-01-22 10:57:53 · 3 answers · asked by peter c 1

I'm doing a science fair project and need to heat up some wood (for the same amount of time) to weaken it. I need to know soon! Help!

2007-01-22 10:26:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok the power in the bathroom went out along with one plug in the garage at the opposite end of the house. I switched out the light plug and GFI in the bathroom(old wiring). The light worked but not GFI. after a couple of days it started going out again. A couple of days at a time then work for a couple. An electrican came out and redid my work. And it does the same thing. Any tips's. A short in the lightfixture maybe?Does anyone know the next step I take to troubleshoot?

2007-01-22 09:36:55 · 6 answers · asked by JAMI E 5

In a friend's home, a she walks over to an end table, reaches for the lamp, and sometimes there is a musical noise that sounds like one of those musical greeting cards. Cannot figure out where the sound is coming from. Any ideas? Electrical problem or what?!?

2007-01-22 09:33:05 · 2 answers · asked by Nightflyer 5

I am trying enlarge the TV frame opening that was built in on top of my fireplace. It is not built large enough for a widescreen 52" TV but built for an old square TV.

2007-01-22 09:26:05 · 7 answers · asked by galeng g 1

how can i do this w/o having to have a T-post

2007-01-22 09:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by loveChrist 6

I have a townhome of 2062 square feet with 800 of those feet upstairs. How so I determine if I need a 2 ton or 3 ton A/C? I'm afraid that contractors will always want to sell me a larger unit. Would the installation be cheaper if I replaced the furnace at the same time?

2007-01-22 09:05:15 · 4 answers · asked by eyedoc999 3

2007-01-22 08:58:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't think my chimney is drafting the way it should. I dont think it is tall enough how do I tell?

2007-01-22 08:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by cool_cute_kat 1