Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

The lighting fixture of the ceiling fan in my kitchen blew out. I changed the bulb, but nothing. The fan continues to work. Should I reset the circuit breakers or is there something more to this? Thanks.

2007-04-16 04:17:09 · 4 answers · asked by Neosamurai 1

I have several concerns about water that is coming from my neighbor's house/property. This house was built approx. 5-6 years ago on an empty lot that was next to my house. I think the house is built on an underground stream because when the builders where digging out the basement, they hit water and it looked like they were building an in ground pool. I have also noticed that in between rains, their concrete foundation is always wet. The house was built very close to the property line, probably within 7-10'. The front and side of the house is graded to where water runs onto my property (my house has a minimal grade). And to top things off my neighbor has some sort of sump pump/down spout setup (they are tied together) that when there is heavy rain, water gushes out of it and therefore my lawn is flooded. This has caused the soil in my front yard as well as my side yard to erode to where the roots of these trees are now exposed. This wasn't a problem before and I can't even grow new grass seed there because of this. I worry that with heavy rains, and high winds (like we have experienced this past weekend) it could cause one of these large trees to fall onto my house. I'm not sure if I should put out the money for a retaining wall, to bring in topsoil or what. All of this excess water is also bringing water into my basement.

What do I do about this?? I’ve contacted my township’s zoning office and I’m waiting for a response. I have not yet spoke with my neighbor about this. I really would like to avoid an argument with them because other than this they are awesome people.

2007-04-16 04:07:30 · 5 answers · asked by honeybaby729 3

Will be getting a corgi registered fitter to install a new cooker, but the old gas pipe runs exactly where we need a water pipe and goes past the sink. Can we leave the pipe in place and connect to water supply or is it a different type of pipe?

2007-04-16 03:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by Andy 2

2007-04-16 03:35:18 · 9 answers · asked by otherland0088 2

This is at my cost can i make the southern housing group pay for this and new flooring

2007-04-16 03:23:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Guys

I am in the process of buying a property and the Drainage search has come back showing that there is a public sewer running through the property. The plan shows that it is actually passing in the back garden a few feet behind the actually building structure. Its passing through all the other properties as well in the row.

Does anyone know what the impact is of this? i am abit hesitant of a public sewer line crossing my property and wondering whether i should proceed with the deal. Do you think it will effect futher development ie extension.. what other impact can it have ? Is this quite normal or am in awkward position.

2007-04-16 02:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by irfan747 1

I tried oiling the nuts and bolts but can i put oil where the wooden pieces and joint together? Any other suggestions?

2007-04-16 02:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by saint 1

I have fairly low water pressure coming into my trailer it there a way to increase the water flow. or at least make it a tad better?

2007-04-16 02:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the latest time a builder can bang in my next door neighbours house

2007-04-16 02:36:41 · 14 answers · asked by rgfence06 1

I have a Trane 2TWB heat pump that won't cool. When the system is set to cool, the blower circulates air in the house but nothing turns on at the condenser unit. The circuit breaker keeps tripping 'off'. The outside disconnect doesn't contain fuses, the single pole contactor is pulled 'in' with 20 volts. The condenser and fan are not running, the fan isn't seized. The outside unit is pretty clean and I don't see any burned wiring. How do I test the motor capacitor to tell if it's the cause? Or could the system just be low on freon? Thanks

2007-04-16 02:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by machranger2006 2

Mother has a in-ground pool she doesn't want anymore what are my options? Fill it in?, Haul it out piece by piece? or just build a deck over it so the next homeowner can enjoy the pool? I'm hoping the deck is the winning answer, but what are the conditions of doing this? Leave some water in the pool? what about the rain?

2007-04-16 02:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by herhairhernails 1

2007-04-16 02:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by r7kenn 1

My basement flooded because of a terrible nor easter. I have a sump pump, but the water all around my basement isn't flowing towards it, and the only way to get some of the water out is to sweep water from one side of the room and put it in the pump. Is there any other way besides this to transfer the water from one side of the room to another?

2007-04-16 01:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by F E 2

2007-04-16 01:24:10 · 12 answers · asked by adk bob 1

The molding to omy bedroom door broke so I bought new molding and cut it, but cant keep it strongly attached to the wall. Ialso had to put wood filler in where the nob goes in. So nothing is there keeping the door closed. Any suggestions?

2007-04-16 01:15:03 · 3 answers · asked by mel j 1

2007-04-16 01:07:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-16 00:58:33 · 3 answers · asked by Art Student 2

Someone suggested I use Magic Bathroom Sealer Trim. A flexible plastic trim with adhesive backing. Sort of forms an L when affixed. Anything special to do if I use it. Must I remove existing, discolored caulk. If so, do I re-caulk before using the plastc trim. Anyone use it??? Any other way to form a waterproof seal without retiling the wall?

2007-04-15 17:41:57 · 11 answers · asked by thomas 1

2007-04-15 17:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by lily 2

i am trying to set up a small aqaurium (about 25 gallons) and i am looking for a water pump that will flow water through the aquarium for a period of time and then shut off, and do that like every hour or so. is there such a thing? a water pump with a built in timer so its not running constanly but only every so often? it doesnt need to move alot of water, but i only want it to pump maybe once every hour. thanks for the help

2007-04-15 17:30:20 · 4 answers · asked by ronny 2

There is water coming into my basement through a crack in the bricks... I can't get it to stop! I want it to stop so I can try to patch it up... please help! It's pouring out!

2007-04-15 17:27:40 · 6 answers · asked by fouche-james 1

OK, I was prepared for a little country sewer smell...I recently moved into a small house about 15 miles from town. It is a live in position that is free housing as a perk of my job. The property is 3 homesteads (my house idle for a while) bought up by the prev owner and we use them all, probably three different wells, etc, at any rate the other water systems don't smell like this.

MINE on the other hand has this horrible smell coming from the shower drain...honestly, it smells like someone pooped right in the shower stall. It is stinking up the whole house and there is no specific time that it's worse, such as before or after using it or when the water is or isn't running. The water itself doesn't stink or taste bad.

So is this what bacteria products like RidX are for?

2007-04-15 16:38:10 · 1 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7

i have a standard carlin oil burner (about 15 years old). can anyone tell me where the nozzle is located?

2007-04-15 15:05:11 · 4 answers · asked by Cars 4 Sale 3

Please no stupid answers..i really need to know

2007-04-15 15:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by Hi 5

I installed a light fixture in a ceiling fan. The light fixture has four arms and the manual says that each arm can handle up to 60 watt bulb. The light fixture is connected to the ceiling fan's wire. And I put four 60 watt buls in the light fixture. So, the total wattage is 240watt. One day, my wife said that she smells some burning stuffs around the ceiling fan. The smell could come from a different source. But, I am wondering if 240watt is too big for the fan's capacity. Does any one know this type of problem? I see some of light fixture says that the maximum wattage is 150watt, and some of them say 60watt. How do they determine that?

2007-04-15 14:44:51 · 5 answers · asked by Curious_man 2

The grounding wire that comes with the fan is just an uninsulated wire that would be okay if it were run through the wall but not okay in a swag use.Is it really necessary to ground it.
There is no electrical connection in the ceiling.

2007-04-15 14:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I installed a metal periscope dryer vent but it's real close to the gas line. It's a tight space so the gas line is touching the metal vent a bit. Should I be concerned that they touch since the vent can get hot?

2007-04-15 11:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by SC 1

I accidently melted plastic on my grill (flat, good for pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches). It came off, but so did some of the finish. It is 20 years old or more. Is there anything to spray on it to redo the finish?

2007-04-15 11:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by archerkd 2

I have an electric water heater that is due for replacement. My range, and central heat is gas. There is no gas line piped to the location of the water heater.

I am considering a tankless water heater. I am considering electric, because the house is already wired for it. If I go with gas, then I will have to run a pipe to it. What do you think?

What do you think of hybrid (gas/electric) water heaters?

Is a tankless water heater really better than a conventional water heater with a timer attached?

2007-04-15 09:39:26 · 8 answers · asked by Marvin 7

2007-04-15 09:17:39 · 2 answers · asked by services_handyman 1