Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

2007-05-06 14:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by wildhorsesrunfree 2

I'm thinking of installing a dishwasher in my kitchen, but I have one question. What prevents my dishes from being broken during the 'spin' cycle? Thank you in advance!

2007-05-06 11:49:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-06 11:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok my daughter went out to cut the grass today and came back in saying the lawnmower had a lot of white smoke coming out of a part on the side of the mower. So I went out and started it and there is a silver round thing on the side upper part of my mower that has a lot of white smoke coming out and it smells like it is on fire. I was told this might be the carburetor (sp) but I being a female don't know much about these things lol. I tried to take the carburetor (if that is what it is off but can't. Is there a way to get it off that I am not seeing a bolt or something? Also if you can tell me what could be causing this problem and how to fix it I would really appreciate it.

2007-05-06 10:37:54 · 5 answers · asked by carla e 3

Was working great and then lagged and stopped. The hum is all it does now. Any tool savvy people out there?

2007-05-06 10:34:08 · 9 answers · asked by Alicia G 1

model akz451
cuz i have put it in but it says stop when i turn it on

2007-05-06 10:12:16 · 2 answers · asked by marcblight85 1

I assumed the reason my toilet kept losing water because the flapper/flush valve in the tank was not completely sealing the hole (maybe because of the chain or a worn down flap). I was wrong. How it works is when i flush the toilet you hear the Filler valve fill the tank with water and when its done so it stop running. But when you look into the bowl you see little amounts of trickling water pouring from the rim into the bowl slowly. When the tank empties enough into bowl the filler valve makes the refill sound to refill tank and this happens over and over again every 45 mins.

*** Interestingly the water will stop running (and consequently prevent it from losing water ENTITRELY) if i pull up the little tube that overhangs into the Overflow tube. When i pull this little tube out of the Overflow tube i hear a gurggling sound within the little tube... and moments later the bowl stops receiving water via the rim. Problem solved. But why?!?

2007-05-06 09:17:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it be safe to plug 2 powerstrips into 2 different outlets right next to each other?

2007-05-06 04:36:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Under the kitchen cabinet cd unit Are they easy to install? Can you remove it easily?
I am thinking about buying one and was wonder if they are easy to install and then remove.. We will be moving in six months and don't want to buy it if we can't take it with us...


Thanks...

2007-05-06 04:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

HAVE TRIED SKIMMERS OPEN AND CLOSED ALL SETTINGS ON PUMP STILL NOT SURE WHICH IS CORRECT

2007-05-06 04:05:19 · 5 answers · asked by shaunrallen 1

My husband doesn't like me liking doors so he messed up the lock on the back of the doorknob in the room so I can't lock the door anymore can you tell me what to do so I can fix it and lock it again.

2007-05-06 03:56:58 · 3 answers · asked by juicyfruit 1

I have several garden tools that have rust on them for many years.how do i remove the rust and keep them rust free?

2007-05-06 03:42:11 · 6 answers · asked by Kay Slapme 2

I have a deck that I stained with oil based semi-transparent stain, then in error, restained it two years later with latex, same brand, color etc. It is now peeling. Yesterday I stripped with a brand name stripper, scraped the deck, some bubbled and came off nicely. I then washed it with bleach, soap and hot water. Allowed it to dry. Will it be safe to apply oil based semi-transparent stain today, same color, same brand and expect it to not peel?

2007-05-06 03:18:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-06 01:55:25 · 1 answers · asked by K A TIE MIN 1

The oven is 18months old so 6 months past its warranty. They have offered to replace the glass for free (£45) whilst i pick up the labour price (min £75). I think this is not on as you pay over £1000 for an oven like this and its not due to wear and tear. Also the fact that we had the children in the kitchen when this happened and could have been nasty.
Can anyone offer advice on what to do next?

2007-05-06 01:00:31 · 10 answers · asked by 2CVvansrock 1

2007-05-06 00:46:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a McCulloch Eager Beaver 2.0 cid.
It does run ,when I put a little gas in the cyl. or carb, so I know it's getting spark
I'm guessing that it has something to do with the carb gaskets.
How hard is it to replace the carb. gaskets? How do I get to them?(how much of the saw do I have to take apart to get to carb?)
How much would a small engine shop chargr to do it?
The saw was free, so I don't mind putting a little work into it.
Thanks

2007-05-06 00:21:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just really need advice on how to get rid of that awful smell & fast! It is so strong of odor it seeps in other rooms of the house! Can this make my family sick? PLEASE any suggestions would help!

2007-05-05 22:56:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi undecided on the weather i,m in birmingham west midlands have been debating whether or not to hang my washing out to dry?? do you think rains on its way???? thanks to all who answer with your opinions.

2007-05-05 22:25:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking a 4 1/2 acres for sale but am a little concerned about the softness of the land. The seller just built his house on a parcel right next to it and looks like the same kind of ground as this. He bought three parcels all together to build on one amd sell the other two. I just want all of my ducks in a row Thanks.

2007-05-05 19:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by maybayus123 3

when i washed my windows i noticed afterward that the fog/water condensation started. does anyone know if you can fix this without replacing the window? and does anyone know if your home owners insurance will cover the replacement if needed?

2007-05-05 19:26:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 18:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by t_c5 2

It was suggested to us that a drain/pipe associated with the condenser pump on our furnace could have caused it. There was no sign of water on the walls. Is it possible for a clogged drain to cause 5 to 6 inches of water?

2007-05-05 18:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father in law came over today to add a new circuit/breaker in my box and when we removed the front panel to the breaker box we notice water between each of the breakers/switches and a drop or two on the bottom of the breaker box. There is no leaks of any kind above or anywhere around the box and the first coulple breakers were dry, so I'm 99.9% there is no "leak" anywhere. All the wires were dry and show no evidence of being wet (no drip marks, no stains, etc..) The basement is NOT heated and it has been raining the past new days, so it is a tad humid.
Can this really be condensation? how unsafe is it? Is there anything that can be done to discourage condensation from forming in the box?

2007-05-05 16:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by rhazzed 1

I've always heard clear yet sometimes solid sounds, even around 2 am, like dragging chairs or moving desks on the floor. Imagine nails scratching on the glasses, that disturbing. I suppose they come directly from the roof, the 9th floor or another unit across the hall (Otherwise how can they be clear?). I told our security service about this, but they couldn't explain why. "Can anyone in any related field share professional experiences on my concern?"

2007-05-05 15:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by Q10 2

However I've always heard clear yet sometimes solid sounds, even around 2 am, like dragging chairs or moving desks on the floor. I suppose they come directly from the roof, the 9th floor or another unit across the hall (Otherwise how can they be clear?). I told our security service about this, but they couldn't explain why. "Can anyone in any related field share professional experiences on my concern?"

2007-05-05 15:33:09 · 1 answers · asked by Q10 2

2007-05-05 15:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Lorrieb K 1

One day I flushed my toilet - there was nothing in it but water - and it overflowed. Ever since then, whenever I flush it, it goes to overflow, and if I let it sit, the water level goes way down. It's not clogged, so I don't know what it's overflowing. Do I need to replace the whatchamacall it (rubber thing on the bottom) or what? It's making me angry.

2007-05-05 14:50:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best way to clean a new wood floor ( chocolate color) in order to avoid those ugly shoe marks when you walk in it? If i do not find a good remedy then I will repent of installing it!!! I clean it every day with a good wood floor cleaner but in the evening it's all dirty again.

2007-05-05 14:45:19 · 5 answers · asked by dan23676 1

Well is 180ft deep. Also have iron/magnesium filter tank(not a water softener) attached to main line to house. What is the recommended pressure for this size system?

2007-05-05 14:22:09 · 2 answers · asked by KDB/NY 1