Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

2007-01-15 04:37:36 · 10 answers · asked by mizzu_1 1

2007-01-15 04:34:07 · 2 answers · asked by nydreamer123 1

We woke up this morning to frozen pipes. Our cold is fine in the kitchen and bathroom sink in the bathtub neither hot or cold is working. We have a heat lamp but appartenly it got to cold last night for that to prevent it, we had the cold water running in the kitchen. What is the safest way for for us to unthaw them so we don't have to call a plumber or have them burst? Right now we have a small heater underneath and have the water running in the house and have the heat up high. Any other things that may work or will this just take time? Thanks in advance.

2007-01-15 04:32:59 · 10 answers · asked by binkxsteph 1

2007-01-15 04:15:52 · 9 answers · asked by niecie 1

I had my house built a year ago. Within about a month the grout around the perimeter of my shower started getting soft -- rubbery-like. Within another month you could squish the grout out of its place with your finger. It was like toothpaste. The contractors came out and looked at it, said it was inexplainable, said it was probably caulking and replaced it with GROUT. I saw them mix it. Within another month the same thing happened. They replaced it again WITH GROUT. This happed three more times. Each time they scratch their heads, say this is impossible and regrout it.

We thought that there was some way that water was coming up from underneath and never allowing it to dry thoroughly in the first place. They say that it IMPOSSIBLE due to the way the pan, the liner and the tile are installed.

Now they're telling me they won't fix it again because obviously the homeowners (us) haven't been cleaning it properly. Hah!!!

What is this and what should we do? Thanks

2007-01-15 04:11:28 · 16 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

I have a thirty six year old house which had damp from the
chimney coming through on the bedroom wall four years ago.
This was intially cured by repointing the chimney, but last year it happened again and was stopped by spraying all the brickwork
with a water repellant.Now this weekend with strong winds and rain the damp patch is back.

2007-01-15 04:07:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the house is 3 years old and there are straight cracks about 6 feet long above windows level.

2007-01-15 03:58:46 · 9 answers · asked by Jun P 1

How do you set the clean cycle on a jenn air oven?

It's only about 5 years old with the flat buttons you push right above the door. Flat top stove. If that helps.

Thanks, I'd appreciate any help.

2007-01-15 03:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son had cotton balls and they got all wet and went down the drain. I can't seem to get the water to go out very well. I had to push up and down on the stopper just to get it started.

2007-01-15 03:50:06 · 7 answers · asked by lreed2_99 1

I have a ceiling fan in my bedroom with 3 speeds. It has a central glass bowl light. Often, on speeds 2 or 3 the fan hums/buzzes kind of loudly. This is really annoying on speed 2, the most used speed in my house. What might be causing this problem and how can I fix it?

2007-01-15 03:43:33 · 7 answers · asked by Madflea 2

It got pretty cold here last night, and now we have no hot water. The cold water is flowing normally, but the hot water isn't even letting out a trickle. Is it frozen pipes? It is happening with all the faucets in the house. We don't have a basement, so it looks like the pipes are underground, so I can't try to warm them. What should I do ?

2007-01-15 03:38:31 · 4 answers · asked by eeeeeeeeee 2

There was a water main break in front of our house last night and the city came to repair it. They dug out the bottom part of our drive way, part of our sidewalk, and part of the neighbors side walk and yard. When they finished they filled in what they torn up with what looks like asphalt. So, there is a HILL of asphalt where our driveway/sidewalk/portion of yard used to be. I just wanted to know if inorder to get it repaired properly, do we have to pay for it, or can we report something with the city?

2007-01-15 03:37:02 · 4 answers · asked by mlaurie406 2

d so the rod doesnt move them--can i just loosen them -attach the cable to each side-readjust the wheels back on the rod to as close to where they were and tighten them back against the rod. this eems a lot easier and safer than untensioning a very powerful spring.

2007-01-15 03:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by prostaff51 1

I have a roll away dishwasher that connects to my kitchen faucet. I tried to run the washer and no water is pumping into the machine (yes I did turn on the water). The power works becase it "hums" and runs the cycles but with absolutely no water. What's wrong?

2007-01-15 03:36:16 · 3 answers · asked by Woodstock 2

2007-01-15 03:23:34 · 3 answers · asked by iamlsu 3

Power Point trips within 2 min of operation of my irrigation system which is fixed on my garage. Is it possible to fix this?

2007-01-15 03:12:47 · 1 answers · asked by Federer 1

i am thinking of having a solar dome installed in the garden for recreational use. what is the most heat efficent way to heat it?

2007-01-15 03:03:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

please get back to me asap thank u

2007-01-15 03:01:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have drilled holes in a block waal and attached a basket ball hoop. However the wall has not provided adequate support for the fixings and the hoop is loose. Is there any product I can put in the holes to increase the grip of the fixings?

2007-01-15 02:54:08 · 15 answers · asked by mamatawa 1

This leak is on the bottom and is coming out at the reset switch. Can this be repaired?

2007-01-15 02:40:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought the window was steamed up inside, or wet and discoloured on the outside.....however, after checking it out, it is steamed up and running condensation BETWEEN the 2 panes of glass! Can anyone help me sort this out please? its getting worse and taking over the whole window. Thanks.

2007-01-15 02:38:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a deep cell marine battery 5 years old NEVER used i cant get it to take a charge .i know there places that sell refurbished batterys .how do they get the old batterys to hold a charge.i want to set up an alternate power source an use batterys for storage.also id like a diagram as to how i can convert dc to ac power using wind or water as power source.please help

2007-01-15 02:32:25 · 8 answers · asked by frank b 1

2007-01-15 02:26:39 · 4 answers · asked by Jeremy L 1

We have a 1+ year old garbage disposal that is leaking so badly out the bottom that it flooded our cleaning products plastic container! Is there any hope for it or should we replace the whole thing? And, do we have to buy "top of the line" or is a "budget" model good enough?

2007-01-15 02:18:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would I have to tape and spacle it?

2007-01-15 02:10:23 · 7 answers · asked by Sean C 3

We have a leak in our sink and it has been flooding the area under it. Most of the water has been contained in a plastic container under there, but it appears that over time, some mold has grown on the wall and the bottom. I want to make sure that I clean it up properly and that it won't come back again. What should I use to get rid of it for good?

2007-01-15 02:09:23 · 2 answers · asked by rhiannon6305 1

2007-01-15 02:00:11 · 3 answers · asked by Nate 1

2007-01-15 01:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by p00bielove 1

So I tried to bleed a radiator with the key I turned it but only water dribbled out I couldnt hear any hissing. I have lived in my house for 18 months and never bled the radiators before so shouldn't there be at least some air in there?

2007-01-15 01:33:58 · 12 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

in the upstairs bathroom, along the corners

2007-01-15 01:28:27 · 7 answers · asked by homeboy 1