Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

When water in up stairs sink is turned off, water goes down in sink downstairs..

2007-04-17 03:46:42 · 7 answers · asked by learning 1

I am insulating my attic floor and can only fill in 6" the floor joist space. I am in a coastal southern climate so I am worried about keeping my A/C in and heat and humidity out. Also, can I put a vapor barrier (sheet plastic) over the whole floor as an added protection?

2007-04-17 02:39:51 · 6 answers · asked by smithy1023 1

2007-04-17 02:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by Lara 1

I have a furnace filter that is the kind made of a metal frame that you have to wash and and reuse. I have tried to get a throw away one but cannot find the same size.Any ideas?

2007-04-17 02:01:20 · 8 answers · asked by fruitcakee50 1

Potterton Suprima 50. CH not getting hot but HW is hot. Can manually switch on CH by holding down the lever of the diverter valve. This is OK but in summer would still want HW but not CH.

2007-04-17 01:21:10 · 3 answers · asked by Bob1317 1

2007-04-17 00:40:04 · 6 answers · asked by John W 1

2007-04-16 19:29:54 · 5 answers · asked by cha cha 1

2007-04-16 17:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by Paige 2

What would you put down if you hate the feel of tile? Laminate, hardwood? Kitchen/family and hall all need replaceing- they flow into each other.I tore up the linoleum that was old and it is on a concrete slab.

2007-04-16 17:13:47 · 3 answers · asked by atheleticman_fan 5

This is in my garage only... we have drywall up on the ceilings, but no mud and tape. Are there any drawbacks/safety issues with not completing this? Please only answer if you really know what you're talking about.

2007-04-16 16:36:29 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1

i changed the ignitor and it works fine but burner not lighting as though it's not getting gas,and gas is on

2007-04-16 15:29:54 · 4 answers · asked by Kenneth W 1

yes i just read about possible danger from mercury inside the bulb, this was sat morning i vaccumed itup anybody know what i should do ?

2007-04-16 15:29:14 · 10 answers · asked by chill willy 1

Everything is defrosting. Do I need a new unit?

2007-04-16 15:21:51 · 20 answers · asked by Victor C 3

my bath tub drain has a canister on it. at he top of the canister is a nut. it looks like you can un screw the top of the canister to get inside. but it is not budging. i am turning it to the left /lefty lossy. is that right for plumbing. please help me! serious anwser only please!

2007-04-16 15:19:51 · 6 answers · asked by Mr.Gifford 3

Ok ...I installed a new 4 ft Simkar fluorescent ceiling that uses 3 8 4 ft bulbs.I have bought a good brand which is
skybright daylight output lumens/light color.The effect is very
whitish and crisp but there is a slight problem.It seem to dim
at certain long periods of time during just after sunset or
at night.I know it is not my vision because these are not heap.It is bright and makes what is white look clean white
in the daytime and when evening starts to dawn in around
5 or 6'ish it seem to slightly dull off some and I am wondering
where all the brightness went? The old fixture used 2 40 watt fluorescent.I need to mention that I think
the wire coming from the ceiling was short in reaching one
side of lighting hook-up wire and I think it could be touching
the top frame plus I had very little electrical tape..I was going
to fix this been about 2 months.
Could the hot and neutral be crossed or is it wiring touching
frame or fixture itself? please help paid $150
thanx

2007-04-16 14:58:07 · 3 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1

In one of our rooms, there is a dimming light and I pushed the knob on it really hard and turned it to the left so I could turn it off. I tried turning it back on and the knob is stuck and the lights on the ceiling fan wont turn on, even with trying to pull the light string thingy attatched. PLEASE help! I need to fix this, and what happened? Thank you so much

2007-04-16 14:55:23 · 7 answers · asked by EJ 2

I need to find one to clean my chimney-- but I have no idea how much they will charge...

2007-04-16 14:52:43 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa the Pooh 7

What is the standard type of wood layed on trusses underneath roof shingles?

What other factors to include in reroofing a house?

2007-04-16 14:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by bow_wow_wow_yippieo_yippiea 3

I need to know How to markit Myself. Most HandyMen are old fat drunks who cant hold down a job. I run ads in new york creags list for Handymen and the customers always tell me how they get - - - - - - By drug using handy men. I know everyone needs them But I think Most handymen are bums.

2007-04-16 14:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Bill R 1

I once saw someone do this in the winter and they explained it saved money on the heating bill. Is this true? If so, how does it work and why?

2007-04-16 13:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by purplelurcher 1

its a riding lawn mower

2007-04-16 13:30:24 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

Installing on 60 amp fuse panel federal pacific the panel only has 1 spot for 220 and the stove is electric. I bought a 30 amp add-on panel. what is the best way to connect to my current box and what gauge wire should I use ?

2007-04-16 12:36:38 · 6 answers · asked by donutman 1

It's only piting on the approach and driveway,side walk and stoop look fine.It was poured about 9 months ago.

2007-04-16 11:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by nick c 1

2007-04-16 11:47:33 · 7 answers · asked by Lauren D 1

I have a "nested" sliding door between my Kitchen and Dining room. The people who lived here before me put in new linoleum flooring and it's built up so high that the door does not come out now. Does anyone know how I can get this door out so I can use it, without destroying the floor?

2007-04-16 09:52:40 · 2 answers · asked by nutz6ville 3

We have 30 year old aluminum that is Dark Brown & faded. Is vinyl better or not and what is the sq. ft price installed for Vinyl & Alum. & any other kind you might suggest..Is Vinyl more expensive?

2007-04-16 08:40:07 · 1 answers · asked by gvh 3

and will nitromors?

2007-04-16 07:59:09 · 3 answers · asked by Joe 1

We got 7 inches of rain in New York. I have a finished downstairs with an attached garage. We have swept the water, shoveled it used a shop vac and poured the water in the garage sink. The water level has not receded. I also have water coming out of a hole in the garage floor (which I thought was for drainage). Any advice will be appreciated.

2007-04-16 05:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are cracks and parts of the concrete are chipping and crumbling away.

2007-04-16 05:46:50 · 10 answers · asked by ratspit72 2

I moved into a house last June and had a brand new garbage disposal installed, never had issues with it. A couple of months later we bought a dishwasher from Best Buy and had them install it for us. After that the disposal sounded like there was something loose in there. We called a plumber and he said the disposal was shot because a valve was missing and I have a feeling Best Buy tinkered with it to install the dishwasher.

Long story short, we have to get a new disposal and a new valve, total bill $315. Is there a way to egt Best Buy to pay that, is that covered under warranty?

Thanks!

2007-04-16 04:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by romasuave1 2