Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I have a Skil drill that uses the 144bat pack. The standard charger is apparently designed to die if the battery is dead, mine did. Is it possible to build a high quality battery charger for this battery pack?

2007-01-13 15:07:05 · 3 answers · asked by Bufford M 3

2007-01-13 15:05:22 · 2 answers · asked by scotty j 3

I bought a new 40 gallon, natural gas, hot water heater today. I had to lay it on its side to get it home. The people at the store said it's best not to, but if I do then I must stand it back upright for the same amount of time it was on its side before I install it.

2007-01-13 13:44:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My washing machine just leaked. It totally flooded my flat, and my downstairs neighbour who is seriously pi**ed off at me! I've managed to soak up the majority of the water, using every towel and sheet i own. The drum is still full of water and without opening the door and letting it all spill out i really don't have a clue how to get it out. Please help! It's 2am on a Sunday morning and a plumber is going to cost an absolute fortune!!!

2007-01-13 13:26:02 · 17 answers · asked by paulamathers 3

2007-01-13 13:17:21 · 21 answers · asked by ezekial363 1

2007-01-13 13:05:01 · 2 answers · asked by WhiteMyTeeth 2

Which heating system is the most economical ?
If a house has Base board heating and no central air conditioning
how much would it cost to install centeral air.
Should I install both central air and forced air gas heating system .

2007-01-13 13:03:31 · 4 answers · asked by tanya 2

2007-01-13 12:13:01 · 9 answers · asked by plowboy 1

Heavy furniture has worked it loose.

2007-01-13 11:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by BeeGee 1

Its so soft ; paper is rough

2007-01-13 11:36:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

stay in four in block we share communal path to back garden he has lifted slabs
has not done his garden for over 2 years now the veiw out our window is a jungle we had to cut the weeds to make a path to our back garden ,the council says it is out off their hands because he is a home owner

2007-01-13 11:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by miss smidgey 4

2007-01-13 11:26:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-13 11:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by carvingcat 1

Does anybody know where to purchase, rent, or get any info concerning "smart power meters"? This meter tells the cost of the power as you are using it.I read an article in the New York Times that is very informative concerning the cost of electricity. It seems that the rate we pay is constantly changeing according tp peak and non-peak usage and by planning your heavy use appliances to be used at non peak hours it is possible to cut your bill by a considerable amount.I cant seem to find a supplier of these meters. Any information would offered would be sincerely appreciated.

2007-01-13 11:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by dreaminncalifornia 2

The duct that goes out above the microwave has come way down and we cant get it back up, what do we do?

2007-01-13 11:09:54 · 3 answers · asked by Imed23 1

My sump is constantly filling with clear water from one of the drain tiles (interior or exterior of footing), causing my sump to run every 5 minutes or so. It did not do this for the first year or two when we bought the house. It now fills constantly, even if it hasnt rained in weeks.(eliminates grading questions) The pump and check valve have been replaced (as the old pump burned out). Is it possible that our city water mains leak? could a test for flouride in the water determine that? I would like to finish my basement, but fear a pump failure. I am planning on a backup pump install, but would really like to know where the water is coming from and if possible stop it. None of our nearby neighbors (less than 10 ft away) have problems, but there homes are older and may not have sump pits. Our house is 6 years old, and sits up higher on the gradual slope than others. We are closer to the water main, but that too was just replaced. I am at a loss.

2007-01-13 10:58:00 · 9 answers · asked by bigdonut72 4

I need to secure double swinging doors at work and I cannot find the name of the device. It is a u-shaped bar that hooks the push handles of swinging doors. The janitors at my high school used them to secure the door from the inside. Does anyone know what they're called?

2007-01-13 10:55:11 · 1 answers · asked by Josh 1

The vertical blinds fell down. The screws that hold the valance on came out of the wall

2007-01-13 10:54:59 · 2 answers · asked by Susan A 1

2007-01-13 10:41:41 · 5 answers · asked by Sandra W 2

I'm installing ceramic tile. How do you make the double corner cuts? Or the cuts around faucet fittings? I have a tile cutter the scores and then breaks the tile, but I need to know how to cut a hole in the tile to fit around the bathtub faucet etc. Also outside corners that have a 90 degree angle. Thanks.

2007-01-13 10:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a basement flat which previously had mould growing on the walls. the walls were partially knocked down and there was very bad damp. they then put some time of barrier up and re plastered the walls. now there is a new kind of white icy/snow like mould growing and i worry it could be causing damage to the people living in the flat (i.e by breathing it in). can anyone think what kind of mould it is?

2007-01-13 10:28:18 · 6 answers · asked by beckle2000 1

I know in the winter you can use your ceiling fan to improve efficiency.

2007-01-13 10:15:48 · 15 answers · asked by lgr 1

2007-01-13 10:13:28 · 5 answers · asked by stelmt81 2

gas dryer is 13 years old..worked great until about a month ago when I noticed it was running well pass OFF cycle..The next time I used it everything worked normally until today..I get nothing..doesn't start...I checked typical stuff,like circuit breaker and plug..whats up any help would be cool

2007-01-13 10:07:40 · 5 answers · asked by studalicious 1

I can't afford to buy a good size pen for my two average size dogs
(60 To 70 LBs). I would like to build a home made one suitable for the two. Any sugestions will help..thank you

2007-01-13 09:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by DoeDoe Bird 2

i have had sockets installed under my base units behind the plinths with fused spur sockets installed at worktop level. is it legal to have these sockets under the plinth lying on the floor.

2007-01-13 09:51:10 · 3 answers · asked by lorna_rlly 1

I have a compact Haier Refrigerator, and it has stopped working. After talking with several family members, they all think I should flip it upside down for awhile. I am just afraid it will hurt the fridge.

2007-01-13 09:11:13 · 18 answers · asked by grace_full_2 1

Sounds come from different places in house My first thought was squirrel in attic that something electrical. Any genuise have idea how to locate this sound.

2007-01-13 09:07:07 · 2 answers · asked by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5

2007-01-13 09:00:26 · 10 answers · asked by Carolyn N 1

2007-01-13 08:48:13 · 5 answers · asked by broomy75 2