Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

I live on a slope, with drain holes in retaining walls at the bottom of my property to drain the upslope portion of the property. When it rains, water does not flow out, leading me to believe that they are clogged. What is the best way to clean out these drain holes to allow my property to drain water properly.

2007-02-27 03:10:53 · 0 answers · asked by Inquiring Mind 1

How long does a bathroom ceiling fan typically run for before the motor dies out?

also how much energy does this type of fan use?

2007-02-27 02:58:47 · 2 answers · asked by annalynn 1

I need to be able to park my vehicle off the street, so I want to hire a co. to cut the curb in fornt of my house, and pour a concrete apron up to the sidewalk, then finish the job myself with pavers beyond the sidewalk.
Would love to have an idea what someone thinks this *might* cost. Just a one vehicle wide opening.
I am in W Central Florida.
Just looking for a very rough estimate.
thx

2007-02-27 02:31:33 · 2 answers · asked by emzdogz 2

Can you join corrugated steel pipe with black iron pipe elbows and other connectors? Both of these pipes can safely transport natural gas. But my question is... will these two different metals corrode when in contact with each other?

2007-02-27 02:18:24 · 5 answers · asked by firm_shake 4

4 underground pipes going to/from the equipment. All I want now is to install a PVC shut-off valve in each pipe. Here's my gameplan. Turn off power; close valve at the equipment where water circulates to equipment; bleed the air from filter tank; pull the sweep out of the pool; remove skimmer basket and shove towels down both holes; plug off the 3 water outlets around the top of the pool; put a rubber mat over the top of the main drain in the bottom of the pool; cut each pipe and quickly insert towels to control water; install PVC shut-off valve (in on position) approximately 10' from pool equipment using wet/dry PVC cement (end of towels will already be threaded thru valve opening); pull out towles from pipe through opened valve; close valve; redo pipe connection on equipment side of valve using a compression fitting joining the two pieces of cut PVC pipe; turn on valve. Now I can work on moving the equipment later by shutting off valves. Any comments from the experts out there?

2007-02-27 01:44:03 · 1 answers · asked by Butkus 2

what shape do you prune em?

2007-02-27 01:43:18 · 5 answers · asked by sunflare63 7

Our company needs to paint 36000 of these holes and we currently have two guys painting them with an artist brush. Is there a product out there with the ability to just push it through and get a good coat of paint on it? We are thinking of trying pipe cleaners. Any suggestions?

2007-02-27 01:37:48 · 3 answers · asked by Sean M 1

2007-02-27 01:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by Frank L 1

it was all sewage and stuff, and it was really gross. there's a drain in the floor of my laundry room, thats where the water came from. what could be happening?

2007-02-27 01:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by gamingartists_secret_war 1

2007-02-27 01:18:04 · 8 answers · asked by gamingartists_secret_war 1

2007-02-27 01:08:52 · 4 answers · asked by pepper 2

how long does it take to do your yard?

2007-02-27 00:59:48 · 9 answers · asked by sunflare63 7

2007-02-27 00:23:06 · 6 answers · asked by EZ 3

2007-02-26 23:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by American_Dago 3

2007-02-26 22:54:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

there was a fire at my sister's house. the suspected cause was the jewelry box atop the bed. the fire, they claim started at the lower compartment of the jewelry box, which was where the watches were kept. is this possible?

2007-02-26 22:33:18 · 4 answers · asked by Mild 1

damages in dark colored solid surface (black) are harder to ressolve because white scratches appear after sanding

2007-02-26 21:46:59 · 1 answers · asked by terata 1

Thank you

2007-02-26 21:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by Sereny 3

2007-02-26 20:43:49 · 13 answers · asked by Michael B 1

2007-02-26 20:24:09 · 1 answers · asked by shroudz 1

I have a weil mclain gas powered hot water boiler that is expensive to run so I want to heat the pipes or tie in heat from a supplemental wood burning stove. Any suggestions?

2007-02-26 18:07:20 · 3 answers · asked by steve k 1

The lock is stuck in the open position. The knob will turn most of the way but the bolt does not slide with the knob. I don't have the key. I tried wd-40. Any ideas?

2007-02-26 17:29:45 · 3 answers · asked by Kate 2

I recently had a new toilet installed and its caused nothing but problems eversince. The problem I'm currently having with it is the fact that when I flush it, the water will drain from the bowl, but it will not actually flush down the contents. I removed the top from the tank to see if the problem was coming from there. I observed that when I flushed the water would drain from the tank and fill back up (normal behavior). Is there anyone with experience in plumbing who can help me out. I really cant afford to hire a plumber rite now. Please answer A.S.A.P.
Thanx in advance

2007-02-26 17:11:38 · 9 answers · asked by Pam Stevens 1

I saw these online(and no I'm not trying to sell anyone anything) and I was wondering if they worked? I'm trying to lower my power consumption and I've never seen such a thing. Does anyone have any experience with anything like this? I'd even settle for an educated guess. Thanks
http://www.acmister.com/products/

2007-02-26 16:50:18 · 2 answers · asked by knel320tyler 2

its growing on the paint of my walls. my landlord comes to paint over it every other month because it grows back after being painted over. is this harmful to me and my childrens health. i have washed the walls down in bleach water with no success. what has to be done?

2007-02-26 16:50:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-26 16:16:43 · 9 answers · asked by Me 2

Hello,

I'm replacing my old style washing machine drain hose (now hanging over the utility sink) with a Standpipe drain system. I understand that the building codes require me to use a 2" pipe and 2" solvent P-trap. The only problem is that my drain line is 1 1/2". So is it safe to go from 2" pipe to 2" P-trap to 1 1/2 drain line??

Thanks,
hrh

2007-02-26 15:29:59 · 4 answers · asked by h_hariri 2

I have heard they make some kind of staples that will hold the floor together..where would I get them at? I have tile over the top of this concrete floor and am looking for a way to stop the concrete from spliting open and damaging my tiles. Any suggestions?

2007-02-26 14:48:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a friend that lives in a slum, her land lord takes advanage of her cause she's not bright. she has no running water, heat, nor stove nor freg, the walls have holes in them, the floor is falling in and you can see the ground from inside the house. i have pic's and im trying to help her move into a low income home. can some one tell me if you can sue a slum lord? we live in mississippi and if you know they can be sued please tell me.

2007-02-26 14:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by joyce t 1

Can it be used to wax or seal finishes

2007-02-26 14:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by Wanda 1