Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

the fixed pane, about 30" x 48" (or smaller), is smashed in, it's an older window in a trailer house, aluminum frame, double paned.

2007-01-03 12:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have an iron with a retractable cord, and lately it retracts but doesn't lock....as in when you pull the cord out, it automatically tries to pull back in. is there any way to fix this? or does it just mean that my iron is shot and it's time for a new one?

2007-01-03 12:05:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 11:54:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently we had a pretty widespread power outage in Seattle. To my suprise and delight, my gas fireplace worked just fine. This seemed like a Christmas miracle because the fireplace turns on and off with an electric switch. I looked for a battery or something and didn't see anything that resembled a battery. But I flicked the switch on and off and the fireplace responded completely normally. Can anyone explain how this works?

2007-01-03 11:21:37 · 10 answers · asked by dave 1

My townhome has 3 electric meters powering a 1500 square foot townhome.

2007-01-03 11:03:48 · 10 answers · asked by dorsettvjj 1

I purchased a town house in sept 2006. Ever since there is a gradually worsening problem.
After a shower the bathroom floor waste stinks.(Upstairs). also there is a horrible stink in my Kitchen(downstairs) during rainy weather, or after I have used washing machine.
When the wash is letting out water into the laundry tub, it flows out of the tub fine, but it comes up the floor waste of the laundry, sometimes about 1/2 a bucket full, and this once contained some rubble !!!!
Help, I am not flush with money, and I will repay any advice by applying my 25 years of nursing experience to the respondent, it certainly doesn't help me here!!!

2007-01-03 11:00:50 · 4 answers · asked by Fred 3

2007-01-03 10:56:49 · 11 answers · asked by virginia b 1

what is the maximum distance between purlins with 26 gauge r panel roofing

2007-01-03 10:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by blackbird 1

My husband does the work but doesn't know how much he should be making. What is the average or normal rate?

2007-01-03 10:39:28 · 5 answers · asked by victory_medina 1

I was fixing a toy, and got some glue on my fingers. Any clue to what works to clean it up?

2007-01-03 10:36:52 · 13 answers · asked by mom 1

2007-01-03 10:29:34 · 5 answers · asked by Autumn R 1

I just bought a house that has a sump pump (which is new to us)and when we are there we can see clear water pouring into my sump pump basin all the time (constant). which causes the sump pump to come on every 3-5 min. Is this to excessive or is that just how it is. My house is 10 years old and it sits on a hill but my basment of course is partly under ground. We also have a spetic system. But we arn't living there yet so it hasnt had much use yet. We also have city water I was thinking that the water pipe might be leaking somwhere befor the water meater, but i dont know. What can we do? Please help?

2007-01-03 10:29:00 · 6 answers · asked by blanche d 1

I'm a first time and last time buyer of a Hampton Bay Fan. I bought a Redington IV fan about 6 months ago and it just stopped working. No great service from Hampton either. They want me to spend $45 on a transformer and of course its not covered under warranty. Did anyone else have trouble with these fans? I'm sticking with Hunters Fans. In 14 years in this house I never had a problem with all 6 fans.

2007-01-03 10:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by Tamiami01 1

Recently moved into ths house and have had the heating on as well as the hot water. I've recently noticed that the central heating pump (Grundfoss) is running all the time. The only way to stop the pump is to switch the whole system off. Other that that it is all working perfectly, heating working when I need it in every room and loads of hot water. Just this pump running that is keeping me awake at night.

2007-01-03 10:20:10 · 10 answers · asked by Mark W 1

2007-01-03 10:16:27 · 1 answers · asked by margo 1

2007-01-03 10:12:24 · 9 answers · asked by John D 1

What do I do to water proof?
It poured last night and our back yard flooded which sent water pouring in under the back door. I need to get it weather proofed brfore the next storm. Also we discovered cracks between the blocks in the wall that let water in the house, how do I seal these???

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5 months ago
I do live in AZ it was a freak storm

2007-01-03 09:59:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is electricity still used when appliances are connected but not on?

2007-01-03 09:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by slowhand6780 1

It's like a humming noise. Nothing is leaking. The pressure is fine.Our house is about 10 years old.

2007-01-03 09:58:49 · 2 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

It doesn't drip on its own. It just doesn't immediately turn off.

2007-01-03 09:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by YJ 2

The old flooring is in good shape and has little if
any existing finish. The space is tight and has
a fair amount of 'detailing'.

2007-01-03 09:49:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for the state and have been replacing ballasts in a lot of lights for a while now. I just would like know if I need a liscence to install them is a state building.

2007-01-03 09:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by mykd4sound 2

2007-01-03 09:29:16 · 4 answers · asked by sak 1

the door is about 10 years old

2007-01-03 08:39:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog has a wire crate. He has destroyed two of the trays that are placed at the bottom of the crate. I tried using 1/4" plexiglass and my dog destroyed it. Will lexan work any better?

2007-01-03 08:25:48 · 3 answers · asked by mango_swirl 1

I am looking to purchase a MIG Welder for my boyfriend for his birthday. He is a professional welder now, but wants to be able to do fun projects and odd jobs in his free time. He will possible use it for anything from making lawn sculptures to fixing up his car.

Wondering what the best brands are out there, what he will need to be able to do some welding in a home shop, and which stores to purchase from (located in the Toronto, Ontario area)?

2007-01-03 08:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by H* H 1

hi everyone,pls advise me what shell i do?when i take shower water go v v slowly to panel drain,look like its blocked,i try to open from the side board and i opend and checked drain pipe looks blockeg like hairs or soap things :( pls advise me what shell i do?thanks

2007-01-03 08:16:53 · 10 answers · asked by rakaposhi 1

The bulbs in the ceiling light fixture in my room went out, and we can't get the cover off to replace them!

It won't push in, it won't unscrew. The ring around it won't budge. It's hard glass and won't push in or give. There are no screws to unscrew.

Please help!

Below are two photos of the fixture. Thanks!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/SarahsMisc/New_IMG_9494.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/SarahsMisc/New_IMG_9495.jpg

2007-01-03 08:16:36 · 14 answers · asked by Sarah 3

Ilike to read in the bath tub. How do I stop my glasses from fogging up?

2007-01-03 07:24:11 · 9 answers · asked by BRIAN K 2

How do I repair a small hole in a Navy Blue sports coat?

2007-01-03 07:12:30 · 3 answers · asked by bgc20886 1