Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

I am restoring a condo and would like to remove the old 90's look spackled wall paint. It has the little chunks all over the wall with paint on top of it. Should I sand this down, or use a paint remover.

2007-02-11 08:38:07 · 2 answers · asked by attsthadams 1

There is a blockage between the skimmer and the filter. I need to know how to get rid of it? Back flush? Or?

2007-02-11 08:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6

Is it possible for a septic line under a trailor to freeze?

2007-02-11 08:19:00 · 3 answers · asked by gtam4 2

2007-02-11 08:15:24 · 3 answers · asked by R 1

So far, the only problem I've noticed is that the glass part of my computer monitor is slightly electric. Not enough to hurt, but it clearly tickles. Any cheap suggestions would be nice, especially as I'm sure the landlord doesn't want to rewire the whole house.

2007-02-11 08:04:11 · 12 answers · asked by Doctor Biobrain 3

I just got back from a lovely week of vacation and discovered that someone attempted to break into my apartment. I live on the ground floor and the thief tried to get in from my patio door. I noticed the screen part was slid back and the door was unlocked. the thing that saved me was a security bar I put that blocks the door from being opened. But I am seriously creeped out. It was kind of my fault because I only left the hall light and the TV on, figuring my petsitter would leave a light on at night. (I figured wrong.) It's just scary the idea that someone got so close to getting in my apartment. It's also scary because it was most likely someone in my complex since my apt in the midde of a big secluded complex. What can I do to make myself feel more secure?

2007-02-11 07:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-11 07:13:36 · 4 answers · asked by swordfish 2

My husband fitted a new light fitting in our lounge. He says it was quite straightforward, although fiddly. It looked great once we put all the light bulbs in, but now it won't switch off unless we turn the fuse off!

The light switch we have is a dimmer, and worked perfectly for the old light fitting - any ideas?

2007-02-11 07:10:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's been cold here but I don't think it's a frozen pipe. It also gurgles in the toilet in the same bathroom. The machine is about fifteen feet from laundry room to bathroom. It has never happened when I shower or use the dishwasher. HELP. It's a septic system if that helps.

2007-02-11 07:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by Kate C 1

Anyone having a problem with an 8.5hp craftsman snow thrower not staying running when temps are 0F or below.Mine runs for about 3mins then dies. Then wont start for 15 mins. It does it at full run or half choke. Sears doesn't think there is a problem since it never does it in the warm shop they work in. seems like its flooding out.

2007-02-11 07:09:17 · 5 answers · asked by martywdx 4

2007-02-11 06:56:44 · 3 answers · asked by sally s 1

2007-02-11 06:55:28 · 4 answers · asked by sterling r 1

2007-02-11 06:54:14 · 1 answers · asked by sterling r 1

2007-02-11 06:53:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-11 06:50:57 · 4 answers · asked by beetlejuice49423 5

I was cutting out a square from a meshed net
After cutting it, I realized that there are pointy jagged metal pieces sticking out now.

Does anyone have any suggestions of what to cover the pointy jagged pieces with?
I tried to put fire on it hoping it would melt, but that wasnt that successful.
I also tried cutting off the pointy parts but that doesn't work as well.

Any suggestions is very much appreciated!

Thx 8)

2007-02-11 06:43:54 · 2 answers · asked by johnny 2

2007-02-11 06:34:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

during what season is it cheaper?

2007-02-11 06:33:55 · 5 answers · asked by djjosb19 1

I have a Craftsman Garage opener. I'm planing to get a new extra one, but I don't remember how to program code...Do you know how to do it?

Thank you for your help!

2007-02-11 06:25:02 · 3 answers · asked by wateiku 1

I have a flourescsent light fixture in the kitchen which I do not like. The fixture uses two U-shaped flourescent tubes and is a pain in the neck (literally) to change the tubes. I'm thinking of changing the fixture into a ceiling light that uses compact flourescent bulbs instead. Because the fixture uses the U-shaped tubes, would replacing the fixture be any more difficult than if I was to replace a light fixture that didn't use a fluorescent light fixture? Is there anything special I'd have to do? thx

2007-02-11 06:24:06 · 7 answers · asked by QueAndAy 1

2007-02-11 06:10:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have 4 apts. 2 on each end of a storage rm. the bathrooms are back to back sharing the drain pipes. my problem is that all 4 bathroom sinks are clogged. i tried drain cleaners, snaking them out, can't find the clog on either end. the toilets, tubs, kitchen sinks all drain fine. what is the problem here?

2007-02-11 05:43:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an older house and they thermostat is one of those round ones about 3 inches in diameter. I've heard that u an keep your house as low as 50 degrees without damaging pipes. So I'd like to keep it that low. The problem is that if i turn my thermostat as far down as it will go it only goes to 56 degrees. the markings go down to 50 so Im wondering is there a way to somehow adjust this. Maybe I should install a new thermostat. because it seems to me I should have the option to go down as low as 50 degrees. Right now I can go no lower that 56. How low does everyone else's thermostat go if they tried to set it to its lowest?

2007-02-11 05:34:05 · 6 answers · asked by buckbucknumber2000 1

When I wash clothes my toliet over flows and I am not sure what I can do. Does anyone know how to fix it?

2007-02-11 05:32:47 · 8 answers · asked by mandy 2

2007-02-11 05:28:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have squeaking hinges and also a 5 month old baby. Most of the time when they are asleep as I open the door/cabinet the annoying squeaking sound wakes them up. So i want to know if there is something i can use to stop the squeaking sound other than WD-40 because of the smell. thanks for your help

2007-02-11 05:00:43 · 14 answers · asked by xXNomadXx 2

why cant it be a different color like red or blue or pink?

2007-02-11 04:48:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my freezer had a smell like a motor burning and then my food thawed out the frig is still cool not cold but the freezer is like a sauna.

2007-02-11 04:44:03 · 5 answers · asked by dont_assume_know 1

I bought a high efficiency washer in the house I recently purchased, which was built in 1998. 3 months after I bought the washer, strong sewer gas smell coming from washing machine drain pipe. Things to note: I have city sewer, I don't have a basement, washer is on first floor so I don't have a floor drain, I use the washer once a week, and I don't know for sure if I have a trap on the drain pipe because it is behind the wall. After each wash, I pour water down the drain pipe. That has helped the sewer gas smell but it is still there. It is worse at night and the day after I use the washing machine, the smell comes back. The smell is now steadily worsening and getting stronger. I had a plumber over to my house and all he did was pull the drain hose further out of the drain pipe. Otherwise, he was clueless as to how to fix the sewer gas smell. Can anyone knowledgeable on this subject help me?

2007-02-11 04:30:03 · 16 answers · asked by neays 1

I know this is stupid, but i've just gotten divorced and I want to do things myself. I've never had to think about this stuff before.
Can anyone help me?

2007-02-11 04:19:05 · 7 answers · asked by cherie 2