Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

2007-02-01 08:44:36 · 3 answers · asked by Kat Nap 1

2007-02-01 08:39:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my central heater runs there is a bad smell. Sometimes even when its not running it stinks in the hallway near the heating unit. there also seems to be a smell sometimes when I run the dishwasher or washing machine.or maybe from the sink drain. I've looked through my ducts with a mirror and flash light and there are no dead mice or anything. What could be causing this? HELP!

2007-02-01 08:35:31 · 5 answers · asked by violet 3

Hi, I am looking to move my RCD box in my flat. Can anyone tell me if it needs to be a minimum height off the floor and if I am allowed to put in extensions from the lights and sockets to the RCD box.

2007-02-01 08:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by nc_hull 3

2007-02-01 08:20:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi all i bought house in need of alot of work however noticed a large crack that starts at the bottom of the glass room to the roof, however when my servey was done nothing was meantioned can i sue what do i do plzz help

2007-02-01 08:11:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

when have you ever used just one ketchup packet?

2007-02-01 08:09:36 · 5 answers · asked by chsbaseball0313 2

Our fireplace was not maintained too well before we bought this house. It has been fine for 3 years, but this year we had some major rains and now it has pretty much been snowing non stop for 2 weeks. We have noticed that water was dripping into the fireplace which has never happened. Upon closer inspection I also noticed that the mortar between the firebrick were kind of foaming and very soft. I could scoop the mortar right out of the joint if I wanted to. Now this looks like it might have been repaired before, but obviously not correctly. My question...1. why is there water coming in? 2. how do I fix the mortar problem? Is there a special mortar I should use? Someone said to just build a fire and it'll all dry out on it's own, but I don't buy that theory. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-02-01 08:06:02 · 3 answers · asked by nic43201 1

2007-02-01 08:05:35 · 13 answers · asked by RDogg1234 2

it came with a repair patch and i have heard that you put it in water to find where the hole is bubbles will come out or something but it is way to big to put in the bath thats the only place i can do it.

2007-02-01 07:58:20 · 14 answers · asked by Sexy_mum24 5

2007-02-01 07:55:12 · 3 answers · asked by Susan 1

The pull mechanism (that is on top of the tub faucet) that diverts water from the tub to the shower head is broken. Is it easy to fix? If so, what's your advice?

2007-02-01 07:52:35 · 3 answers · asked by andrew s 2

the light doesnt turn on, when the furnace is running. is there a way to check if the cells are broken. could that be why the light doesnt turn? just bought the house.

2007-02-01 07:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have some sort of bracket/floret mushrooms growing from the mortar on an outside wall. I also have the same mushrooms growing exactly in the corresponding place on the inside of the wall. What I want to know is, what sort of structual damage is this a sign of or causing. (It's adjacent to a flat roof that is awaiting repair but I fear the damage has now gone deeper than just a roof problem.

2007-02-01 07:30:19 · 8 answers · asked by dogfishperson 3

Here is my problem... A maintenance guy came to do work on behalf of the codominium corp. which he said was to maintain the furnace. He ended up cleaning the "A" coil and now the condo wants to bill me for 1/2 the work, because they say that the "A" coil is part of the a/c. I feel that it is the codo responsibility, especially considering he was there to clean the furnace.. Why did he touch it if he wasnt contracted to do it, unles it is part of the furnace?? i dunno im stumped, hopefully someone can help me out here.
thanks for your time

2007-02-01 07:26:48 · 4 answers · asked by greenthumbs22 2

2007-02-01 07:13:33 · 13 answers · asked by vmeldrew 1

for indoor railing on hardwood

2007-02-01 07:10:17 · 1 answers · asked by Douglas P 1

I have one of those cheap (Jobmate 14.4V) cordless drills $40. I'm starting to use it a lot more and wanna buy a new better cordless drill. I didn't want to spend to much, but I relize I'm gonna have to if I want a good one. DeWalt $200, Bosc $200, Black & Decker $100. Is Black & Decker decent? And what Volt do you recommend? I know they have 12V-36V 36V sounds unnecessary. HELP THANKS

2007-02-01 06:59:35 · 18 answers · asked by BigJCliff 2

I have a washing machine that is 5 years old. It needs some repairs. I need to dispose this off as I want to buy a new one. Are there any stores who buy used appliances ?

2007-02-01 06:58:51 · 6 answers · asked by Wash lady 1

2007-02-01 06:57:15 · 11 answers · asked by ldtod 1

We had a piece of furniture in our garage and the doors on it have bowed, does anyone know why this happens?

2007-02-01 06:15:22 · 3 answers · asked by zoeyraine 1

Its a new tub and all . We have tried different drano and tried The Works. What else could it be? Dog hair ? We do bath our dogs in there does drano really work on dog hair?

2007-02-01 06:13:29 · 12 answers · asked by mandimaydowhatshepleases 2

I have a gas oven in my kitchen that I haven't used in YEARS. And I mean quite literally, YEARS. I'm not even sure if it works properly anymore, considering that I haven't touched it in so long. I know this question seems silly, but would it be dangerous to attempt baking with it, or even turning it on?
Also-if it turns out that I can try to bake with it, what other signs of danger should I look for, other than the smell of gas?
Thanks!

2007-02-01 06:04:11 · 3 answers · asked by ☆sock☆ 2

I can identify the live vs neutral cables by their colour with their female spade connectors intact but cannot see markings on the motor to say which way around they sh.

ould be connected. Unfortunately, the cable connectors detached during disassembly before I could mark them and so I only have as reference the 'memory' effect in the wire insulation to suggest which is the best natural fit.

Any help greatly appreciated from the world wide wisdom.

2007-02-01 06:01:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jason C 1

can't get enough pressure to get water to squirt high enough to drink.

I have tried adjusting the flow valve (think that is what it's called) and it didn't work. The valve I'm talking about has a diaphram in it. It was just replaced less than 2 years ago so it shouldn't be bad.

2007-02-01 05:38:53 · 2 answers · asked by Just Me 1

i just recently bought a new house and a few months later the water company keep sending me notices and warnings that the sewer and water line outside my house connecting to the main line - aren't covered for any repairs or ruptures and that i am liable - so they are offering me insurance for that for $12 a month.
my question is ..is that a scam or you guys think its worth it?

2007-02-01 05:21:15 · 9 answers · asked by tamzid 2

2007-02-01 04:57:08 · 2 answers · asked by safarisam 1

would the grass look differnt or am i worrying to much?

2007-02-01 04:45:13 · 7 answers · asked by Beautiful had a BOY on 3.7.09!!! 3

I'm trying to figure out what temperature economically makes sense to turn the heat down to during an 8 hour absence. I don't have pets but if you do does that make a difference to you?

2007-02-01 04:23:46 · 21 answers · asked by saturnman9 2

I am facing my second infestation and have 2 exterminators prepared to help - one uses a cocktail spray, the other uses a spray and then a powder. I am wondering if anyone has used both before and can tell me which they think is better, and why.

2007-02-01 04:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah M 1