Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

What can I do short of bringing down the door like melting down the glue?

2007-01-13 22:55:26 · 5 answers · asked by wah 1

2007-01-13 22:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by nospeel 1

2007-01-13 22:09:18 · 5 answers · asked by profile not in use 2

2007-01-13 22:06:09 · 7 answers · asked by profile not in use 2

My Furnace Blower 2 my home heater system went out where can I purchase one? I want 2 install it my self because I think the technician is asking for 2 much 2 repair it but I dont know where I can purchase one I believe the manufacture is Durham Production.

2007-01-13 21:49:50 · 5 answers · asked by missuraider 1

I have drained the hot water heater (with water on and connected to hose. (a lot of clear debris came out maybe lime or calcium?). I then cut the pipe just out of the heater and cleaned out a little bit of rust. Is there anything to flush through the pipes to loosen up debris? How do I check pressure comming out of heater? I installed a compression valve after the heater if that helps. I may cut the pipe after the heater about 4 feet down at an old elbow by the floor and try and clear out there? Any way to blow pressure through after heater?

2007-01-13 21:16:30 · 4 answers · asked by Ben Jammin 2

Question applies to Australia only !!

2007-01-13 21:02:00 · 5 answers · asked by kenfly2 1

The incoming (from well) and outgoing (to house) pipes were frozen in my water storage tank vault. I was able to thaw them with an oil-filled heater and water is now going into the tank & the tank now has pressure. But I still don't have hot or cold water coming into the house. Pump appears to work. Water line cutoff in the vault and in the house are "open". No puddles of ice or icicles under the house. 24-48 hr estimate before the plumber shows up. Any ideas of what to do while I'm waiting to see if I can get the water flowing again?

2007-01-13 20:37:49 · 5 answers · asked by KMU 2

Encounter a strange problem with my split unit AC (daikin systen 4). One blower unit on ON by itself and can't be OFF, while the others can't be turn ON. Out of warrantee.

I know I should be calling repair man, but wonder if anyone encountered such problem before and estimated cost of repair. thanks in advance.

2007-01-13 20:05:59 · 2 answers · asked by alamak 3

Okay, I'm doing a tub surround with porcelain tile. Got the last cut around the fixtures that requires a hole to be cut in the center of the tile. Long story short, I've busted 22 tiles trying. I've tried every single drill bit I've got. Everything from metal hole punchers to concrete bits. Nothing even scratches this porcelain tile. Any tips on how to punch a hole in this tile? I'm desperate!

2007-01-13 19:52:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-13 19:22:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our heat is up to 70 right now but the air is coming out freezing. It's set on heat and it's been on for hours. It's 20 degrees outside and we are freezing our buns off.

2007-01-13 19:10:33 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa S 5

The door of my mircowave is on broken upper left side and I am wondering of that would create any problems if I continue to use it.

2007-01-13 18:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by ariraze703 1

and why?

please help resolve this argument.

2007-01-13 18:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by LT 2

I had termites in my last house and i had mud tracks inside. Today i found something that looked like those mud tracks only bigger in the cement in my brick work outside my house. I have seen no trace of termites anywhere else in or out of the house. When i scrapped the tracks 1 bug flew out and i saw a couple of maggots there too. Is there any other bugs or pests that do this as i only moved in here a few months ago and i had a building inspection before hand. As we've just moved here we're pretty hard up and are really hoping it's not termites again. The house is almost 4 years old.

2007-01-13 18:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by maccas 3

When water in shower/tub is shut off, there is still a leak dripping from spout. How do I fix it?

2007-01-13 18:40:28 · 6 answers · asked by alsdrywall1 1

How much does it generally cost to get a tailor to put a new zipper put in a pair of pants? Mine is broken :(

2007-01-13 18:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guys...
My little cuzin was messing around with a permanent marker, blue, and he marked on the desk and i need sum help on how to get it off. plz help!!!!

2007-01-13 18:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by muycaliente_93 2

Are there many different grades of cedar roofs and how long do they last? Can cedar roofs be replaced in sections or do they have to be replaced whole?

2007-01-13 17:51:30 · 3 answers · asked by Ms Dunno-it-all 1

Does the exterior of the roof have to be thoroughly inspected as well to verify the actual condition of the roof, or will an interior inspection be sufficient? If it's not possible to inspect the exterior because of the snow on the roof, then what can the buyer do to ensure that he is buying a house which has a good roof? How can the buyer's interest be protected when buying a home in the winter?

2007-01-13 17:30:38 · 10 answers · asked by Ms Dunno-it-all 1

Our house is solid brick/cement built on concrete slab, surrounded by tiled-over patios and otherwise well-drained. Yet there are areas where mositure creeps up the walls and causes paint to flake off and the plaster layer or "capa fina" to crumble off. This problem is solved in building new houses by layering sheets of plastic between the ground & the concrete slab foundation. How can we treat the problem in existing house? Is there a way to drill holes into the walls to ventilate? (Walls are made of 1 exterior layer of bricks, an air gap, and 1 interior layer of bricks) Or is a better solution to just reface the interior with a material that takes dampness well like ceramic tiles? Any solutions??

2007-01-13 17:25:46 · 2 answers · asked by Babyface 3

Our current hot water heater is 28 years old, believe it or not. We've been shopping around and trying to decide if tankless is the way to go.
Any advice? Recommendations??

Thanks all!☺

2007-01-13 17:19:27 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ ☆ StarLiteGrl~98☼1 ☆ ♥ 7

and fix or remodel,etc. anything. what would you like done ?????

2007-01-13 17:08:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-13 16:59:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I replaced the dimmer switch that controls my ceiling fan and light today. The light part works perfectly, but the ceiling fan speed won't adjust with the switch; it stays on the fastest setting no matter where the switch is set. Before the old switch broke the speed was adjustable, and the one I replaced it with is brand new and hooked up exactly the same way. Do I have a defective switch, or did I do something wrong?

2007-01-13 16:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by snark 1

2007-01-13 16:02:54 · 2 answers · asked by kjac0621 1

2007-01-13 15:40:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-13 15:31:54 · 3 answers · asked by tim w 2

2007-01-13 15:29:47 · 1 answers · asked by Margaret J 1

2007-01-13 15:22:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous