Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

All the plumbing in the ranch-style house is on ONE common wall. The floor seems to be wet along the baseboards, especially in the bathroom. This is NOT a Do-It-YourSelf job for me. What kind of prices should I expect to pay for getting this fixed ?

2007-01-02 12:38:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

About a year and a half ago, my garbage disposal (GD) stopped working. Before it officially stopped working, you could turn on the power to it and hear a humming noise; sometimes it would actually start up and run. After it did that for a couple of weeks, it finally stopped working altogether. Since we are renting a house, we just told the property manager and a plumber replaced it. Since then, we used the GD sparingly (once a month just to make sure it was still working) and used one of those wire mesh things in the drain to catch everything from going down the drain.

About two months ago, the GD starting doing the humming thing again and now it is not working again. Why would this occur? Could it be that the GD was never replaced and the old one was just jerry-rigged? Does this have a fuse and if so could it have just blown? Because of the contract we have, we would have to pay the first $50 if a plumber came out and replaced this one again which we dont want to do.

2007-01-02 11:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by Brett M 2

property is being renovated. builder has access whenever he needs it. Combi was stolen day of access. Boiler was in but not fully connected and not tested by corgi. Builder wants owner to pay for a new boiler even though there is no proof that orignal boiler was working as it was not completely installed. Is there any way that the owner of property can avoid stomping up for another boiler ? Help

2007-01-02 11:06:15 · 9 answers · asked by dog 1

Why should I upgrade my panel from fuses to breakers? (and spend $1200-$1500). It is already at 100 amps. I have copper wire.

2007-01-02 10:45:38 · 10 answers · asked by Canadian Wisdom 3

Will the tile cutter work the same on all surfaces and is the adhesive the same ?

2007-01-02 10:40:11 · 4 answers · asked by razzeriffic 1

sulpher smell and taste in well water

2007-01-02 10:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

tub has yellowed due to light from a window.

2007-01-02 10:27:39 · 11 answers · asked by zreiw 1

If you would show me how you figured this.

2007-01-02 10:16:59 · 6 answers · asked by cwhite1973 1

If it should not move, and does, use ducttape.
If it should move, and dont, use oil.

2007-01-02 10:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by Kentucky Derby 1

2007-01-02 10:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by dontlikedylan 1

What to do???

2007-01-02 09:57:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large jacuzzi style tub that seems to be starting to yellow.. how do i get the color back t o white ?

2007-01-02 09:36:27 · 1 answers · asked by tattoogirl333 1

The new smoke detector code in Michigan, I believe is to have both AC electric with backup battery smoke detectors in every room.

Anyway.. we are having a problem with the smoke detectors that we've just recently installed:...

Are they supposed to beep like every 5 mins or is this just some kind of phase?

Is this fixable, if so... how?

Also, could someone please get me a link to Michigan codes for smoke detectors?

2007-01-02 09:30:10 · 17 answers · asked by Andre The Giant 2

2007-01-02 09:15:42 · 3 answers · asked by E M 1

We are undergoing a major renovation at our home. Our contractor had put the walls up but not a roof yet. We had very heavy rainfall that night and water was streaming down our kitchen, laundry, and bathroom walls. Nevertheless, we are dealing with mold now because of the water damage. Our contractor said he cannot do anything about it until we get to the drywall stage which could be another few weeks because of all the inspections required before we get to that point. I'm really scared to even go in the bathroom for fear my 9 month old daughter will get sick. Our contractor admitted it was his fault and that he will fix it. He wants to put bleach on it and KILZ? over it. I don't think that is going to fix the mold problem. What is the BEST way to get rid of the mold problem for good? Thank you.

2007-01-02 09:06:35 · 12 answers · asked by sarazeiner 1

or getting electrocuted.

2007-01-02 09:00:47 · 5 answers · asked by gggg 3

Hi,

My bathroom door is locked from inside and is not opening. The lock is push and turn type. Looking from outside, there are just 2 screws. I haven't yet tried removing those screws. Will it be helpful? Can I do myself or will I have to call a professional. I would like to do it myself. Your help is appreciated.

thanks.

2007-01-02 08:49:35 · 6 answers · asked by Pico w 1

I am living in a rental house. The house is very old and I can feel the cold air coming in through the window sills. Our PG & E bill goes over $300 each month in winter. I can't afford paying that much and I can't replace the windows, since I am renting. I need to find a different way to keep my family warm through the winter. We tried the electric space heathers in each room. Now the PG & E bill goes still over $300 because of the space heathers. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-01-02 08:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by Me 1

2007-01-02 08:32:59 · 12 answers · asked by Min L 1

its only 4 years old. the fans and light are working but compressor is not running. is it the compressor?

2007-01-02 08:31:57 · 4 answers · asked by nate 1

I love stainless steel stuff but it sure is hard to keep it nice and free of water stains, does anybody know how to maintain my faucets free of water stains?

2007-01-02 08:27:36 · 5 answers · asked by Yanie 1

I love my house, it is an big old farm house. It is about 175 years old. Big problem though....the air in my house is so dry. I wake up blowing my nose with blood in it b/c the air is so dry...(plus I have a cold..but none the less...) I can not afford to buy a humidifier....any suggestions as to what I can do...my husband is deployed so he is of no help....ugh..I am hating waking up like this..plus of course the heat is uneven in my house..some areas are much warmer than others...it's an old farm house what can I say...I have a propane majestic stove in my living room..could I put a tea kettle on that to put moisture in the air..but for one it does not run constant and two...would it do any good in a house this size?? That one little tea kettle????

2007-01-02 08:00:19 · 11 answers · asked by Dark Goddess 3

I have a 6 year old whirlpool oven that wont heat properly when any of the burners are also lit. How can I fix this?

2007-01-02 07:57:59 · 3 answers · asked by mamabear_34 1

The roof leaked and damaged the inside of my flat. Should I pursue the freeholder? He owns the building so surely it is his responsibility...or?

2007-01-02 07:47:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-02 07:33:30 · 2 answers · asked by JPD 1

I have installed a new high powered bathroom fan. The problem is that when you take a hot shower when your done and shut the fan off water pours out of it. We have checked the connection in the attic and it does not seem to be a problem. Any ideas?

2007-01-02 07:33:23 · 4 answers · asked by Radtech1996 4

i moved in dec 1 the roof is not done on the house. the landlords handy man comes over for two hours and leaves for four. the whole roof is completely bare. it is suppost to snow tonight and for the rest of the week. we've talked to the landlord but the handy man is an idiot. is there anything i can do to get the roof on my house and can we hold rent on him until he gets it done. and can we make him pay part of our heat bill?

2007-01-02 07:07:02 · 4 answers · asked by just wondering 1

Have 1 handle that turns on/off water. Need to repair it myself since hubby is in Iraq and can't help me.

2007-01-02 07:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by KathyY68 1

My furnace was leaking the other day, with what I thought was water. Now that it's drying however, it's seems to be a burnt orange color. Any idea on what it was that was leaking??

2007-01-02 06:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by Zara 2

i have a rubber strip under my garage door that is suppose to keep water from getting in, but it still does. The door is on a garage door opener and seems to be real tight to the floor. But water still gets in and freezes. I know how to get it unfroze., I've learned but would like to eliminate the problem. Any suggestions?

2007-01-02 06:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by norahs59 1