Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

Contractor finished bathroom remodel. Ceiling fan/light and vanity light are all on same light switch. He said it would cost $150 to add wiring in wall to add switch. Shouldn't this have been done anyways? Existing lights were on same switch but this was a remodel? Now i have two lights and ceiling fan going all the time!

2007-02-14 13:27:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 13:26:12 · 5 answers · asked by space0505 3

Well, we have an OLD quartz heater that you can use in rooms to heat them up. Its the kind where you turn it on and there are two things in there that get hot and red and let off heat. If you put it on Low, one of the coil things come on, but if you put it on high, both come on.

Well I was freezing the other day so I put the heater on high. 5 minutes later, there is this LOUD LOUD BUZZZZZZZZZZZ noise coming from the heater that was 20 times louder than what the heater normally is. i thought it might blow up...i was so scared so i unplugged it as fast as i could.

I waited 10 minutes...and plugged it back in and it was going to BUZZ really loud again like something was wrong with the electrical system in it or something....but now (1 day later), its working like before but i leave it on low...im scared it will happen again. should i buy a new heater?????

I understand that they have new portable heaters that don't have the red coils in the back. they just let off hot air

2007-02-14 13:24:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are Bahama or rolling shutters the answer or installing a second window with dead space in between? I would like something attractive, but soundproofing is more important than appearance. If you have approx costs that would be helpful. Thanks

2007-02-14 13:07:32 · 2 answers · asked by Dee 2

Its a heavy door with boarding on the other side, I drilled right through it. Door is from late 1940's I would think. I just thought what the hell I've done it now so I might as well finish the job. My question is though if it was supposed to be a fire door why is there a huge 2 inch (2.5cm) gap at the bottom?

2007-02-14 13:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-02-14 13:04:40 · 5 answers · asked by lamapa516 2

(like a foot of standing water from a winter storm)

2007-02-14 12:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put in a new bulb but nothing happens the glass only gets hot. Is there a special type of bulb you are supposed to buy for lava lamps?

2007-02-14 12:52:50 · 7 answers · asked by Dancin♥Qu33n 3

I need some help. We have a 1930s brick home, with apparently blocked pipes. Underneath an outside decking, the pipes lead directly from the bathroom, toilet, laundry etc. Water is coming up from these pipes, including sewerage etc. How much should I charge for a plumber to clean out these pipes?

Secondly, if the cleaning does not work? What are the next options? Worried I might be up for a huge bill.

2007-02-14 12:50:18 · 4 answers · asked by Mike B 1

i have a very old Troy Built snowblower thats giving me problems. it wont stay running on its own. i opened the fuel line, put new gas and oil in messed around with the fuel mixture settings after my first attempt at starting it didnt last long. i have to use the electric starter cuz i broke the string a while back. it has 4 choke settings and i have to use the 2nd setting (the 1st being full choke) to keep it running. but it doesnt stay running, it sounds like it dies then comes back. when i get it stable, i whent and plowed some snow but when it got a little tough, it stalled on me.

any idea what could be going on? i desperately need to fix this. i have multiple 75ft driveways to take care of and i cant afford a new blower.

2007-02-14 12:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would like to know which one is most efficient. How many appliances can work on a single unit.

2007-02-14 12:18:10 · 2 answers · asked by TillieDillie 3

They're very loud and keep happening in random spots. We checked outside and there's no fallen ice or anything.

We also noticed a neighbor from down the street checking his roof, we asked him and he was hearing the same things. Could this just be weight from the ice on our roof?

2007-02-14 11:37:29 · 3 answers · asked by Naoto 1

We just pulled of the wall paper in our office and underneath was black mold on the sheetrock/drywall. What do you do? Is there a wall primer that kills the mold that can be applied or do you have to remove the affected areas? Also if there is mold on the exterior of the sheetrock/drywall can there be more inside of the wall?? Thanks for your help!!!

2007-02-14 11:32:01 · 9 answers · asked by chneal 1

When we turn the dryer on it doesn't do anything, it comes on it just doesn't spin. I have checked the belt on it, it seems that it's okay I have taken the back off and made sure the wires haven't came loose and there's nothing there neither. Any idea at what could be wrong?

2007-02-14 11:21:03 · 7 answers · asked by kracker3977 3

Can you use that type of standard ceiling paint in an air brush? I want to avoid that paint brush look. Thanks.

2007-02-14 11:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by priestja76 1

We have had several keys made from "original" key.. ( which seems to work fine) at different locations... and the keys seem to "catch" and not unlock... or will unlock but not lock back. Might the problem be with the actual lock? if so, do we need to use a lubtricant... ( I'd guess graphite) in the lock itself? Why else would keys that have worked for years stop working?.. all keys were made from the oroginal key... any and all help would be greatly appreciated.. thank you..!!!

2007-02-14 10:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by sandagal 3

My parents lines are backing up.... In the sinks, the toilets, bathtubs... everywhere... They have ran a snake numerous times, and draino... to no avail..... What could be causing this, and how do they fix it??? How much will it cost????

2007-02-14 10:23:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5

its been 1 hour so far and he was called at 8am. Guess the correct amount of hours (or days...) before he arrives for 5 ***** - He's getting here at some time today apparently.

2007-02-14 10:20:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

the furnace was working well when it was shut down a couple of years ago when it is burning the flame is to hi in the burner and smokes out the chimney bad.

2007-02-14 10:14:22 · 2 answers · asked by tree man 1

The power shovel is like a weedwhacker size, and is annoying dragging around a cord. any way i could hook up the cord from it to a battery source i could mount on the snow shovel linked below?

http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Lawn_and_Garden-Power_Tools-Blowers-Toro-Toro_Electric_Power_Shovel

Thanks for any Help.

2007-02-14 10:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 09:59:37 · 4 answers · asked by hoss w 1

It was cold and stormy last night, but no colder than it has been. The kitchen faucet is a one handle job. The cold works fine, but when you move it over to hot, nothing comes out. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

2007-02-14 09:53:02 · 5 answers · asked by Caroline R 1

Last time I started it - it worked. I have the choke off - the throttle on high - and primed it several times. What does it mean - "to flood it"? If I flooded it, what can I do? I'm a woman - and have NEVER had to deal with this before. Got hit with a blizzard! HELP?

2007-02-14 09:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by princess 1

I have purchased 7 oz. canvas and want to glue oak slats which I have already machined onto the canvas to form the Tambour door. I am puzzled as to just which adhesive to use to do this job correctly, as ive spent a great deal of time machining the slats and down want to ruin the job.

2007-02-14 09:39:00 · 1 answers · asked by James M 6

2007-02-14 09:37:01 · 14 answers · asked by Not a number 1

The power coming into a residential home is 240 volts. How much does this volts fluctuate before that could be some damage to any of our appliances or wiring?
Also, if one of the load lines are higher voltage that the other would that cause problems or damage?

2007-02-14 09:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tab 1

2007-02-14 08:49:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 08:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by lora_smith2001 1

If you got a bad one is it better just to replace it?

I've been screwing around with a new snowblower,Sears Craftsman, for a month now. The service tech cant get it to stall out. I'm just going to buy a carburetor and install it myself.

2007-02-14 08:01:28 · 6 answers · asked by martywdx 4

2007-02-14 07:37:33 · 8 answers · asked by Bill C 1