Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

Well just wondering.

2007-04-30 22:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by Impax! 1

I heard that there's a product you brush on any oudoor metal ornaments (like outdoor lamps, sconces, or hanging plaques made for outdoors,but rust anyway) to keep them from rusting. You brush the product on the item, let it dry, and it will not rust even if exposed to water. I just have no idea what the product name would be, or where to find it. :( help...

2007-04-30 21:48:44 · 8 answers · asked by Dela 2

2007-04-30 18:51:06 · 4 answers · asked by LAGA M 1

floor has scratches on new tile

2007-04-30 17:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-30 17:11:41 · 4 answers · asked by carlagail_99 1

I have a sprinkler system that won't turn on, and it appears to be for either electrical reasons or due to some glitch with the computer that controls when cycles start.

I turned all of the water on and verified that it's getting to the sprinklers. I'm pretty sure that the water went into the underground lines too, as when I flipped each controller into the ON position I heard a gust of water and air.

The trouble now is that when I program the cycles and set it to auto (or manually turn it on), there's a message on the computer that says "Off Power". The computer itself is powered, so I'm wondering if for some reason the power isn't getting to the controllers?

Sorry if I'm not using the right technical terms. By controllers I'm referring to three nobs that are underground which have wires going into them. I'm just guessing that these wires connect to the computer. Should I disconnect or clean them or something like that? Could they be shorting? I'm at a total loss.

2007-04-30 16:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by pachecod 1

I am replacing my roof with an asphalt shingle roof. I read on the internet in a few places that lighter colored shingles last longer as they deflect heat better. I also read it's more relevant in the south then the north, since it's hot more often.

I live in the northeast, and was just wondering if this was true, AND how much difference does it make?
I mean, are we talking about extending the roof life a month or years?

Personally I like darker colored roofs style wise better, but if it made a huge difference it seems silly to choose to lower the life of the roof for just the color.

Thanks!

2007-04-30 15:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by accorn34 5

2007-04-30 15:05:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-30 14:59:40 · 1 answers · asked by L- dub 1

I moved in a new house that has the Dyer hook ups in the garage. there is no vent, and no way to vent to outside except brick walls. I bought a collection bucket, but it really heats the garage. Do I have any other alternatives? Also can not vent up becasue it is a 2 story home.

2007-04-30 14:59:13 · 11 answers · asked by Justin C 3

i only have the screws that were provided with the speaker mounts, and im trying to mount right at celing. what am i hitting in the wall? How do i avoid it? what other options do i have?

2007-04-30 14:38:18 · 7 answers · asked by Hobbs 1

2007-04-30 14:15:26 · 5 answers · asked by Susan A 1

There's dust over everything and big sheets of plastic balled up in the driveway. Aren't they meant to take care of that themselves?

2007-04-30 14:13:04 · 7 answers · asked by Julia S 1

Someone gave me a NON-gasoline, manual push mower. Can it be sharpened? It seems the angle of the sharpened edge is flat or 90 deg. to the blade. Is this the correct bevel?

2007-04-30 13:04:18 · 3 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7

In January, a NICEIC electrician installed inset halogen lights in my house. I asked them to install fire rated ones with caps but they insisted that I don't need them and installed normal ones.
Are they really safe? Is it legal for them to install non-fire rated ones?

2007-04-30 12:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2

I have a small hand dolly, made in China, with rubber wheels that smell unbelievably bad. My 2 small kids' bikes also smell. I recently bought a small desk, with rubber drawer inserts, all Chinese, and the rubber inserts stink! What gives?

2007-04-30 12:32:19 · 7 answers · asked by Chuck 1

Some of the stones have fallen and dirt is creeping down the wall from the top.

2007-04-30 12:24:49 · 1 answers · asked by ingsoc1 7

the water does not come out of the shower head efficiently because of nasty build up. Does anyone recommend a certain product to unclog it?

2007-04-30 12:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by homegirlmar 2

Why is it so hard to find trouble free trades men in the UK? I have to watch their every move in order to get things done correctly. They are not aware of building regulations and overlook things.
Maybe, TESCO or B&Q can train truely skillful tradesmen and sell their services at very reasonable prices..

2007-04-30 12:18:51 · 12 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2

I have been asked to quote for a job in France identical to some I done in England. However I am not sure what the differences are between french and english installations if any and whether it has to be signed off by a spark with french qualifications as a similar one in Ireland has to be.

2007-04-30 10:22:53 · 3 answers · asked by DEBBIE T 1

I see this question has been posted before, so I'm not the only person who was shocked to find that aluminum foil can melt. Did anyone try any of the suggestions and did they work?

2007-04-30 10:21:06 · 2 answers · asked by Brooke22365 4

It's baaaad....you soak it in something? Buy some kind of tool/brush?

2007-04-30 10:00:17 · 9 answers · asked by Gray Rock 3

We just recently bought a new stove for our kitchen and my mom accidently used a dish scrub to wash off a spot of food and it scratched it!!! Yikes! She was sooo upset, cause she wanted it to stay all nice and neat and now its scratched.

Is there anything I can do to remove or at least lessen the scratch on our new stainless steel stove???

2007-04-30 09:48:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2 amp or 6 amp, I know if you charge it at too high of a setting it is bad for the battery. The mower is pretty old and the battery is dead, thx.

2007-04-30 09:41:39 · 2 answers · asked by j0hn6oo 3

2007-04-30 09:08:18 · 2 answers · asked by nutritionist34 1

My water heater started leaking again for the 2nd time in 2 months in my apartment. If they don't fix it right this time around i'm pretty nervous about staying there as i've heard leaky heaters can be dangerous to live with. What do you suggest I do? I love the apartment complex, i've lived there for a year and a half now, and I just moved into the apartment i'm in a few months ago, and don't really want to pack up again unless that is a last resort. Any advice? Thanks!!

2007-04-30 09:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by atlantagal 5

I'm replacing all the plywood on the roof then I'm going to reshingle. Someone told me that I should staggard the boards. Right now they fit perfect all the way across. I can fit 3 board all the way across. I seems like a hassle to have to saw the boards. Is it a real beg deal to staggard the boards? It's a old garage it doesn't have to be perfect.

2007-04-30 08:51:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started trying to fix it but it looks like you have to take it al the way apart. can I retie the cord or should I buy a whole new cord and pull thing.

2007-04-30 08:49:39 · 7 answers · asked by scotto destructo 3

Now the fuse is a br115 but will stay in the on position is there a way i can find out if this really is what the problem is ??

Thank you!

2007-04-30 08:37:45 · 2 answers · asked by Kenny D 1

i have an expensive lamp that has a socket for a standard light bulb. the first time i changed the bulb i noticed that this was a very tight fit. the bulb has blown again and i managed to remove the old bulb. i am having trouble twisting in a new bulb. does anyone manufacture slightly narrower bulbs? or does anyone have any ideas on how to screw in a new standard bulb?

2007-04-30 07:41:11 · 5 answers · asked by newyorker 1