Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

2007-01-21 10:29:23 · 9 answers · asked by sugarmama2539 1

2007-01-21 10:26:29 · 21 answers · asked by Ashertom 1

Will it feel different than drilling into a spot without a joist? If so, how? I have a stud finder but it's cheap and doesn't always work correctly.

This is my first time, sorry if this is a dumb question. :/

2007-01-21 10:22:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

""PLEASE help i read my book an can't find the answers anywhere and need the right answers thank you so so much..

1.Structural failure in a roof may be due to ?
a)the presence of vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below
b)too little span between supporting members.
c)cuts made in the rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans
d)use of dried wood for structural mambers

2.Brick ties in brick veneer walls allows for
a)water drainage
b)air circulation
c)expansion
d)inspection

3.Your inspection does NOT need to include information on
a)steepness of roof pitch
b)adequacy and condition of flashing
c)condition of solor heating system equipment
d) type and condition of gutters and downspouts

4. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in
a)sagging of windows
b)a rise in the main floor beam
c)settling of corner posts
d)sagging of the ridge board"

2007-01-21 10:21:05 · 3 answers · asked by lexeypa 1

2007-01-21 10:20:28 · 3 answers · asked by anne 1

I have a portable air compressor that I use for air tools and to air up my tires. I shut it off 2 days ago and drained the system and now it won't start back up.

2007-01-21 10:15:57 · 3 answers · asked by Paul K 1

My furnace will not shut off when it is in normal operating mode. When my switches on the thermostat are set to heat and fan to auto, the heat comes on no matterwhat the temperature is set at and blows heat into the house. The system will not shut off unless I turn the switch to off. Can a thermostat go bad or is it something else?

2007-01-21 09:59:36 · 6 answers · asked by jcawthon326 1

I guess I'm one of those lucky guys to have the whole basement to myself, accept in Canada, winters are horribly cold, and my basement is FREEZING Cold.. The problem is there is only 1 vent coming to my room from the furnace.
My Question - Short of running another vent from the furnace, is there anyway I can increase the output of heat/air?
(I don't want to get a space-heater, too expensive on electricity)... Any other options?
Thanks in advance

2007-01-21 09:39:05 · 9 answers · asked by Puraz 3

2007-01-21 09:38:55 · 3 answers · asked by btheb781 1

2007-01-21 09:35:56 · 8 answers · asked by Baller 1

I bought the house with the ceiling fans already fitted... so I don't know how old they are.
I've had a look at one fan to see if anything was obviously wrong, but can find no worn out parts in it's fittings, (eg. the rubber mounting seems fine.)

2007-01-21 09:28:34 · 8 answers · asked by phoenixlerum 1

I live in a 3 storey house. I have a window cleaner to clean the front but not the back as I am not at home when he calls. I have double glazing and my windows open out. I have a south facing garden and the sun shows up all the muck and grime on the windows.

2007-01-21 09:28:07 · 5 answers · asked by caw.athome@btinternet.com 1

Ive got Ravioactive green tiles in front of my fire place.... The appartment im in is in a very old building and my renters are pretty slack. I need to know where i can go to rent a gieger counter or a really inexpensive inspection... ASAP!!!!!!!

2007-01-21 09:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by new81complex 2

How do I remove old reflective vinyl from fish tank glass?

2007-01-21 09:24:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have this computer mouse that I had to rewire to fix it.. but I'm using it right now with wires showing bare. I need to tape it - just wondering if i can use duct tape because I dont have any electrical tape

2007-01-21 09:17:48 · 9 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1

2007-01-21 09:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am concerned the cloth washer will break down from the heavy vibration that occurs during the spin cycle.

2007-01-21 08:54:46 · 9 answers · asked by m&m 1

freezing downstairs, too hot upstairs

2007-01-21 08:52:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 08:14:16 · 2 answers · asked by Paul R 1

What is it for?!?!?!!?

2007-01-21 08:05:07 · 3 answers · asked by anticipation_05 3

I have pine covering a metal girder but want to age it and make it look like an oak beam?

2007-01-21 07:42:32 · 11 answers · asked by Trev A 1

please a family that is at its whits end

2007-01-21 07:38:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought my dream home...only she's a 125 year old fixer upper and needs some work.

I need to repair all the walls, which are all old plaster and wood lathe. There are lots of cracks and crumbles on the walls and ceilings but over the fireplace, there are big sections of exposed lathe with no plaster at all from where water ran down the chimney and leaked inside. (I have already addressed the all the leaks and put new flashing around the chimney)

I plan to repair small cracks with plaster and larger peices will be fitted with drywall. The finish is going to be textured to help hide repairs. I think I've got that much down and I'm pretty sure I can tackle it, but my question still is prep work and where do I start? what should I do first?

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!

2007-01-21 07:32:28 · 4 answers · asked by Rosebee 4

Does it make a difference when you replace your windows for your house? Is it cheaper to do in the winter time versus summertime?

2007-01-21 07:00:24 · 3 answers · asked by suuperman420 1

My bathtub has a very slow drain. Need something to work until I can get to town.

2007-01-21 06:58:17 · 8 answers · asked by purple scorpian 1

How did the idea of building houses on concrete slabs with the pipes underneath ever come into actual practice? Why would anyone think this is a good idea? I MUST BE MISSING some vital piece of information? Why do people continue to do this?

2007-01-21 06:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by bvtina 1

i have layed ceramic ( spartec ) flooring six yrs ago in my house. then due to my transfer at other place i have not used this house. last month i saw that central part of about 6' x 6' floor area of each room swelled up with sounding hollowness. how it happened? how to cure it ?

2007-01-21 06:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by jijo 3

We got a new furnace installed. The upstair unit turns on and off about 15-20 minutes, but the downstair unit turns on and off every 10 minute, which creates noise sound. And the return vent creates more noise.

1. Is it normal for the furnace to turn on and off every 10 minutes to maintain the desire teperature? Is it a way oversized?

2. Is our duct too small for the new furnace? If we lower the speed of the new furnace, will it be okay?

Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-01-21 06:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by Curious_man 2

The newer built homes have corian or granite countertops and ceramic tile in them. My home is 3 yrs. old and I am looking to sell it in 12-24 months. Will upgrading these items in my home make it more appealing to prospective buyers?

2007-01-21 06:01:13 · 20 answers · asked by Ebbie 2

I know how to turn off the water to the house....but is there normally a shutoff valve in the wall behind the tile, to turn the water off to just the tub/shower ? I know there is a shutoff valve on the bathroom sink, because I can see it and I have used it before, but don't know what is behind the wall of the tub until I tear into it. Should I expect a shutoff valve or not?This house was built in the 70's and we have found a lot of strange things they did back then.

2007-01-21 05:53:28 · 8 answers · asked by That 70's girl 4