Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I am getting damp migration from the chimney stack into the living room. The stack needs to be re-pointed and made waterproof. I am getting conflicting advice on whether I can use normal morter to repoint or lime morter to protect the bricks from blowing. Has anybody solved a similar problem.

2007-01-18 03:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are updating our kitchen, removing the old tile and countertops and replacing the sink too. The current model is a drop in ceramic.
We are reinstalling new granite countertops with new plywood support underneath.
The new sink is stainless steel undermount. I know the granite people can cut out the plywood and rest the flange thru the cutout, but that means the granite is not level. the other way is to use some brackets or braces under the sink, how is that done??

2007-01-18 03:50:21 · 4 answers · asked by vettedude02 2

It says on the filter,"Air Flow" with an arrow.
Should I put it in with the arrow going up or down?

2007-01-18 03:48:18 · 5 answers · asked by aqua_pebble_navajo 1

I want something that will keep it from drying out.

2007-01-18 03:38:35 · 18 answers · asked by aqua_pebble_navajo 1

The heating ducts are all insulated. Should we also insulate the cold-air return? All the ducts pass through an unheated crawl space.

2007-01-18 03:10:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to solve co problem in the house. our gas range in the kitchen produces a 15 ppm amount of co after a couple of hours of cooking. Sometimes, co hits the 2nd floor. First, I thought the co detector was wrong. See my quetions.

1. Is it normal? Is there a dedicated vent for the gas range, other than fan hood?

2. Can this be fixed? Or, is it a known problem to everyone?

3. Is there such thing like flue attached to this gas range?

Previous home owner did not maintain the home very well.

2007-01-18 02:54:19 · 12 answers · asked by Curious_man 2

A neighbor has a wood burner for their only source of heat. They did last year as well. This year (but not last) I catch the scent of it at all hours of the day or night whether there is a wind or not. It stinks! Smells like something burning. They got reported earlier in the fall as not being properly vented but proved that they were. They were mad about it, too. They have small kids and besides the smell that stuffs ME up as it invades our home I am wondering if it's safe for them. Could they be doing something else wrong? Does it need to be cleaned? Help!

2007-01-18 02:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by AKA FrogButt 7

The water gets really high when I shower, its really gross and causes soap scum which is even more gross!

2007-01-18 02:15:42 · 11 answers · asked by diana112385 1

2007-01-18 02:01:42 · 4 answers · asked by angela s 1

Approx, what is the cost per month for water, and heat/electricity??? I just want a rought estimate. Thanks.

If you don't live in Michigan, thats ok, approx what is your monthly cost. Thanks.

2007-01-18 02:00:39 · 5 answers · asked by Cutie Pie 1

can I stay at yours tonight?

2007-01-18 01:57:48 · 13 answers · asked by Georgie 5

its a cream italian leather which i didnt look after properly and its color has cracked...the leather itself is still in good nick and the couch itself is of excellent quality...i thought if i could strip it with something like the stuff u strip leather shoes with i could repaint it?? and maybe a completely different colour?? does anyone know anything about this?? there must be something i can do DIY style.

2007-01-18 01:54:19 · 6 answers · asked by Letitia L 3

I am in Iraq, and i have an old water tank. I'd like to make a small pool or hottub out of it for my guys to cool off in during summer or relax in during winter. I have a sufficient water pump. I would like to know what basic pieces i need to keep water circulating and to keep it clean. (i.e. jet openings, chorine, filters, etc.) Where on the web can i buy these pieces at? I don't know anything about these, so please be as specific as possible.

2007-01-18 01:41:36 · 2 answers · asked by JOSH F 1

2007-01-18 01:34:21 · 17 answers · asked by aziz m 2

I live in a 1930s terraced house (which I rent). The front door is wooden, and when we moved in in September, we had no problems opening or shutting it. Now, however, it's *really* difficult to open and shut. It is rubbing against the frame on both the side that opens and the base. It takes a massive yank to open it and I literally have to shoulder charge it to close it! And it won't shut properly, so although I can only get the yale lock at the top to engage, it's impossible to lock the more secure mortis lock (which obviously isn't ideal).

As I say, it's a wooden door and it has been very damp in the UK of late - so I'm guessing that could be the problem (ie it's expanded), particularly as it was fine before. I'm happy to ask my landlady to do something, but I'm not sure what I should be asking for!

Any suggestions gratefully received (rubbish door-related puns less so!).

Thanks!

2007-01-18 01:16:11 · 18 answers · asked by Chris S 1

I have just got a new copper earth rod and clamp to repace one pulled up by my builders. Can I connect up and bang into the earth without turning off the mains? Thank you.

2007-01-18 01:06:06 · 7 answers · asked by Spiny Norman 7

My dining room is very cold and I believe it's because of my windows and the wooden frame. I have 2 windows in that room and I can feel cold air coming in from the bottom of the frame, not a lot though. I don't want to go about spending this money if it will not resolve the problem. Anyone has other ideas on why this room is so cold?

2007-01-18 00:19:49 · 7 answers · asked by dennisb76 1

2007-01-18 00:10:33 · 1 answers · asked by ajamesze 1

During this ice storm, everyone in my complex is hearing BOOMS coming from the attic ! We have about 2 1/2 inches of ice here.

2007-01-17 23:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by C S 3

2007-01-17 23:52:44 · 7 answers · asked by spencer 2

My home is only 3years old it has an 1100 gallon tank for a 4 bedroom 2500 square foot home,and for the past 9 months we have major septic issue ,whenever doing laundry I end up with the lovely task of cleaning wastes from my two showers and bathtub the toilets go blop ,blop,just from taking a shower and we have to wait to flush ,I have had it pumped and was told I need a new drain field, CAN THIS BE POSSIBLE AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS OF LIVING IN THIS BRAND NEWLY BUILT HOME.
I must also tell you there are a total of 13 people living here because my brother and his family have been with us for a year now while there home is being constructed.
Any advice would be greatly appriciated.

2007-01-17 23:31:26 · 8 answers · asked by stargazer 5

2007-01-17 23:14:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 23:05:57 · 2 answers · asked by Ian J 1

2007-01-17 22:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by baf 1

It has a tiny crack in it, from the rim to about half way down. I would like to know if there's any way I can safely repair this so the cup can still be used for drinking coffee and tea...

2007-01-17 22:49:45 · 2 answers · asked by Alyosha 4

Stopped while I was running it. Reset button just makes it make a noise like it's trying to do something. Help. Thanks.

2007-01-17 18:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by loira74 2

2007-01-17 17:41:14 · 3 answers · asked by yasis_ren 1

1. Is the temperature inside a plastic film case, safe enough for me to place four pieces of Triple A rechargeable battery (Ni-MH) ?

2. is it safe to put four pieces of Triple A rechargeable battery (Ni-MH) in a empty plastic film case?

P.S. please share your source of information for me to verify.

thanks.

2007-01-17 17:32:02 · 2 answers · asked by eagle 1

2007-01-17 17:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by mooser 2

My toilet is clogged so bad that a plunger wont do anything! What's worse is that everytime I try to flush the toilet just fills with water and overflows! Ugh...someone help.

2007-01-17 16:44:00 · 14 answers · asked by papadego 3