Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I was moving some plants in my home and one of the "clay" pots accidentally fell from my hands onto my wood floors. Now there is a nasty scratch about a foot long.

What is the best way to "hide" this scratch? Can anyone recommend any good product to use on wood floors? (The floor is real wood, not pergo or laminate flooring.)

Thanks in advance and havea wonderful, wood flooring-scratch-free day. :-)

2007-01-19 06:50:33 · 9 answers · asked by crimsongraycoug 1

what is the problem with a refrigerator that is leaking water how is it fixed?

2007-01-19 06:31:38 · 3 answers · asked by MARTHA A 1

I live in an upstairs apartment. I need to have a washing machine moved from a house about a block away. I don't have one here currently so there is nothing to move down. What kind of price am I looking at? Thanks!

2007-01-19 06:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by miasayswhat 2

My dryer was working fine before I put it into storage 6 months ago. I recently took it out set it up and this is what happened:

Pushed the start button and it just buzzed (sound that is made when load is done.)

It does nothing else at all.

Can anyone give some insight as to what problem I may have with this dryer. The model number is unknown but its a model from the early 90's.

Please no suggestions of calling a service man out. I am looking to find out the problem before doing that. Thanks in advance.

2007-01-19 06:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Issym 5

and there was a small explosion and flash and now again working, but im afraid of fire etc, what to do ?

is this due to installation ?

2007-01-19 06:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by zapytanko5 z 1

2007-01-19 06:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by george 1

need to clean out the vent pipe on occasion? if so, how often?
could a fire start still? and if it did wouldnt it be contained in the aluminum pipe and then just go out?

2007-01-19 06:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Mark 1

2007-01-19 05:59:21 · 8 answers · asked by noladavis1@sbcglobal.net 1

i think i need to take out the panes and oil the hinges and pull the frame tight to the frame surround but i dont know how to, any ideas?

2007-01-19 05:55:26 · 6 answers · asked by Sheila L 1

I try inserting my key to check the mail at the post box, but it won't go in all the way through the lock. Any help?

2007-01-19 05:49:59 · 5 answers · asked by Sedd R 1

I am intrested in buying a property but it doesn't have central heating.It does have gas connected at the property for the cooker, how much would it cost to install central heating ? and would you advise buying a home without central heating

2007-01-19 05:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

looking out into my back garden all the fence panels on the right hand side have fallen due to the high winds yestoday, who is responsable to fix them me or my neighbours???

2007-01-19 05:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by sk 2

I live in a 26 year old mobile home. My orignal water pipes closed up so bad we had to run temporary copper pipes.
This past week those pipes froze and now I need a perminate fix.
I was thinking of running the pipes inside the home and cover them with either a kick board on the floor or mount them on the ceiling covered by a peice of molding.
Anyone ever done this? Can it be done in plastic (poly style pipes) for ease?

2007-01-19 05:41:07 · 5 answers · asked by wishiwas 4

I have what I call a "manual doorbell". Essentially it's a button on the outside of my door under the peep hole that when pushed, moves a lever/arm in a box on the inside of the door striking a tuned piece of metal. It no longer works properly, and is looking old, so now I want to replace it. For the life of me, I cannot find any information online about replacement parts. Homedepot and Lowes both only have electronic doorbell systems which I considered changing too, but there is no wiring at the door and I don't feel like running wires through my walls to get to a junction box. Does anyone know where a replacement can be found?

2007-01-19 05:33:53 · 9 answers · asked by John K 3

going on in the pipes. would fixing this be a major project for the plumber or is it only some fine tuning that he needs to do.

we have steam heat by the way

2007-01-19 05:31:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 1

and to what temperature? When it was replaced, I think it might have been set conservatively, but on cold, windy days, it takes a really long time for the house to get warm, something I don't remember in the past.

2007-01-19 05:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by dderat 4

The leak seems to be coming from the wall not the ceiling...there is a large amount of black and green mold. My main concern is identifying the source of the leak any ideas? who should I call a roofer or a mold specialist?

2007-01-19 05:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-01-19 04:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by alexis h 1

I have a Generac stand-by generator that is about 5 years old and needs the starter replaced. I bought a new starter but I've never done anything like this before. I have exploded view diagrams in my owner's manual and a father-in-law who was a journeyman electrician, but due to his health issues, I would rather do this without his help, if possible.
I've done some mechanical diy stuff, including replacing brakes on my car, but that was with a Haynes manual. Is there anything out there like a Haynes manual for generators?

2007-01-19 04:49:19 · 2 answers · asked by Kosmo 2

Eraser did not work

2007-01-19 04:47:57 · 11 answers · asked by rleo55 1

pick a lock please tell me???

2007-01-19 04:36:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 04:27:14 · 1 answers · asked by Variant 2

We are buying a house built in 1966 with aluminum wiring. I am looking for an avg cost to install COALR receptacles to the outlets and/or install COPALUM crimp devices. The house is 1920 sq feet w/ four bedrooms. We got one price quote for $1700 to $4000 and I wanted to know if this is about average or if it can be done for cheaper. Thank you!

2007-01-19 03:36:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 03:35:21 · 3 answers · asked by aflokos01 1

2007-01-19 03:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by moon 1

It's a pretty expensive plastic shower curtain and a really cute design that the kids love, so I don't want to get a new one. Two of the holes for the shower curtain rings have torn and regular tape won't work. We also tried clear mailing tape. Anyone have any other tested and proven ideas?

Thanks!

2007-01-19 03:02:59 · 12 answers · asked by Lolly 3

I have a digital multimeter, but at what setting do I test batteries?

2007-01-19 02:32:31 · 2 answers · asked by tapping toes 5

a)describe the procedures used in a termite inspection.
b)explain that inspectors may neverexamine heating systems.
c)can be referred to in court,if necessary
d)list the fees inspectors must chargefor their service.

2.based on most standereds of practice guidelines which of the following home components should you include in your inspection ?
a)burglar alarms b)appliances c)door locks d)windows

3.based on most standards of practice guidelines which of the following home components should you include in your inspection ?
a)privacy walls b)attached decks c)swimming pool wiring d)home protection system

4. based on most standards of practice guidelines which of the following home components is normally required to be inspected ?
a)awnings b)storm door c)storm window d) balconies

5.according to most standereds of practice an inspector is normally required to check all of the following except?
a) walkways b)driveways c)fences d)attached garages
PLEASE cant find in book

2007-01-19 02:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by lexeypa 1

I live in Texas and when the temp gets near freezing we leave the water running a little so our pipes don't freeze. What do they (y'all) do if you live way up north like northern Minnesota or even Canada? Are the pipes built different so they don't have to have the water running 24/7 all year?

2007-01-19 01:58:43 · 9 answers · asked by justforthisonepost 3

2007-01-19 01:45:22 · 3 answers · asked by Cynthia H 1