Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

2007-02-10 03:05:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have just been sent an invoice from a builder who i asked to tendor for an extension. he is invoicing me for two site visits, writing two letters, telephoning my architect and me and preparing a four page tendor.
because i have said that i am not going to progress with the job he has invoiced me for the above!
at no point did i sign any documentation to say he had the job nor did he say there would be a charge for his time!
what do i do? do i ignore his letter and wait to see what the outcome is or do i just pay the invoice?

2007-02-10 02:41:41 · 13 answers · asked by bluecow 1

My door freezes closed and there is water leaking in the frame on the door is starting to crack How do you fix crack wood door frames. The water is starting to leak in , if i only new how to fix the frame it wouldnt leak in.....Someone please help, its driving me crazy.

2007-02-10 02:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help. any suggestions would be appreciated. I have tried everything. I have even installed a storm door. I have inspected the attic and no water spots there. It has to be coming in somehow under the door.

2007-02-10 02:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by george b 1

I can not get my ceiling fan to come on after a power surge about six months ago. This is not the first time this has happened,I did call the company the first time this happened and was told that there is a censor in the motor that burned out. Make a long story short I returned the fan motor they said it was repaired and it did work for a while now it has stopped working again. I also want to mention that there are two other identical fans in the house that have never been afected by the power surge as this one has

2007-02-10 02:31:48 · 1 answers · asked by star52 1

The glow plugs start up, then the gas starts, then the glow plugs go out, (everything normal at this point) and seconds later the gas shuts off. This cycle repeats itself a couple of times and then stops all together. Any help?

2007-02-10 02:28:40 · 4 answers · asked by jeremy t 1

Last night my daughter did the dishes this morning when I tried to finish up the sink is plugged, there is water on both sides of the sink, I tried liquid plumber but it did not seem to work, what do you suggest. Thank you for your time.

2007-02-10 02:12:13 · 4 answers · asked by whattheheck 4

I called a plumber and he told me I dont know what to do. Your pipes are froze...duh..tel me something I didnt know. I need any suggestions to help out. I have NO water it has been a week.

2007-02-10 02:10:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't seem to open my fence and i don't want to cut it. What can i do?

2007-02-10 02:00:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was standing a metal ladder on my enclosed porch, but the electrical outlet is inside the home, not out on the porch. I successfully drilled the first hole in the concrete ceiling with no effect. The second time is when I felt a slight electrical shock, wearing rubber soled shoes, I should add here, that is was raining outside, but I nor the cord were getting wet or standing in any water.. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-02-10 01:23:11 · 5 answers · asked by redsponger 1

I'm drilling a hole into a concrete ceiling out on my enclosed porch. I have two different drills I used, getting the same result. Do you think it is the electrical outlet or the extension cord (thick outdoor coded)? I do not have a hammerjack drill, just 3/8 double insulated. How do you test if the outlet may have a short? The extension cord appears on the outside to be fine. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-10 01:07:19 · 2 answers · asked by redsponger 1

We have an older brick ranch home with plaster interior walls. The plaster is put right on wood stripping that is right up against the brick. Thus, since the plaster filled in every crack and space there is no room in between the plaster or the wood stripping and the brick to blow insulation into. The walls are cold and therefore cold inside the house. What can we do to insulate this house short of removing the plaster and wood stripping adding a wood frame to put drywall on and then blowing in insulation?
Whew! Makes me tired just thinking about it. I hope someone knows how to insulate this old brick house.

2007-02-10 00:29:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my neighbouirs guttering has a split in it which when raining causes the rain water to pour heavily through the split and on to the ground below! my problem with this is my bedroom is directly opposite to the guttering and so i hear the constant sound of water dripping/pouring through the night which keeps me awake for most of the night. i have tried ear plugs but it doesnt stop the noise. the constant dripping is like chinese torture and causes me stress. should i go and see my neighbours about the leaking guttering and make them aware of the problem and the stress it is causes me or am i being unreasonable?

2007-02-10 00:07:57 · 12 answers · asked by bluecow 1

I have an upright Dyson, but the tube fixed to the extention bit has a hole in it, how do I repair it? Its near the top connection piece.

2007-02-09 23:53:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My carpenter was building a small wardrobe behind my ensuite in my newly constructed apartment in the UK. He discovered a five inch drain pipe for the shower just sitting inside the main sewer drain pipe, which was around 6 inches in diameter. The five-inch pipe and the six-inch pipe were wedged together with a piece of styrofoam rather than being glued or "properly joined". He discovered this when he accidentally dislodged the pipes and the next morning I took a shower and water went everywhere, even going through the floor to my kitchen below! (It was a mess. My electricity was shorted out for a day until everything dried out.)

My question: is there a Plumbing Code in the UK that I can go back to my original builder with, or is this just "sloppy pumbing"? That is, do I get the original builder to come fix it or do I just get my current carpenter to stick the pipes together and get on with my remodeling? (No code, no complaint, as far as I'm concerned.)

THANKS for your advice!

2007-02-09 23:16:14 · 9 answers · asked by Janet712inEngland 5

Michigan here with temps falling to ZERO. On the downwind side of the chimney cap ice is forming and slowly making a huge icicle.

2007-02-09 23:14:35 · 10 answers · asked by Ann S 3

2007-02-09 21:55:25 · 6 answers · asked by EMMA T 1

2007-02-09 20:40:31 · 9 answers · asked by lfcvicki 1

2007-02-09 20:35:48 · 21 answers · asked by Can I Be Your Pet? 6

Hi All,

We have removed the bleed valve from our radiator and only a tiny trickle of water is coming out. It is always cold and both valves are open. Is there anything we can do before having to call out a plumber.

Cheers

Chris

2007-02-09 20:29:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will Placing a fan behind an Ionic Breeze set on low circulate the room's air cleaning better?

2007-02-09 20:00:59 · 4 answers · asked by philupthetank86 2

i want to know i know you can drink both the water from your kitchen tap but want to know if the same water goes to your bathroom tap or is the water cleaner and more filtered downstairs?

2007-02-09 19:57:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i do not get it if a store or something stays open 24 hours why do they have locks on their doors? tell me??????????

2007-02-09 19:47:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been waiting for over a year for them to even give me a quotation for the work. I do not need planing permission for the work they have told me this.

2007-02-09 18:42:17 · 8 answers · asked by kembo 1

I am trying to cut a piece of plexiglass, what tool would i use?

2007-02-09 18:33:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

HDB flats have mostly walls and often wind does not ventilate well enough; causing indoor air quality to stagnate and affects occupants health. Without turning to airconditioning and cooler, what is the best ways to improve indoor air quality without spending or incuring too high a cost and maintenance fees?

2007-02-09 18:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by earthforest 2

The water ran down to the condo below and the occupant had water down the walls and on the floor. The home owner is responsible for a faulty water heater, but a broken pipe makes it an association problem. How does one know what the problem is and if there is damage to the neighbors walls.

In pulling up the wet carpet, can one be electrocuted if they touch the wrong part of the electric water heater? I heard this happened to someone. What to do?

2007-02-09 17:21:14 · 5 answers · asked by lindakflowers 6

Okay, it has been freezing cold here in KY for the last week. All the pipes leading to the kitchen sink, the bathroom, the tub are all fine. My problem is, is that the cold water pipe for the washer is frozen as well as the drain pipe and has been for 3 days. The hot water to the washer is working fine. The washer is against a wall on the back of the house and the pipes lead down into the foundation and we cannot get to them. Besides calling a plumber, which will be my last resort, what can I do?

2007-02-09 17:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by rodam r 2

I bought an appliance and it says I need a 15 amp NEMA (standard) outlet to plug it into. The picture looks like that of a household plug outlet, 2 prongs and 1 bar, but drawing is round instead of oval. Says if not available to call electrician. Are these the same (household outlet and the NEMA 15 amp)?

2007-02-09 16:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by Desiree M 2

2007-02-09 16:30:26 · 5 answers · asked by shamshadtaj 1