Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I have only painted one coat of paint onto bricks and need to know how to remove it.

2007-05-05 12:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Daisy H 1

2007-05-05 12:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by flkyoh 1

this is the kitchen sink I have check the drain trap and tube to the wall are clear..

2007-05-05 12:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by crashsleds 2

My electric sockets keep tripping, i found out that it was the microwave causing it

Ive checked the earth wire is in tact on the mircrowave plug but still it keeps trippin the sockets off
Ive also tried it on another plug socket and still does the same
Ive taken the plug apart and re-wired it, also added a new fuse but still the sockets keep tripping

does anyone know what i can do? do you think its the mircrowave that needs repairing internaly?

2007-05-05 11:51:18 · 11 answers · asked by BOB 1

I'm starting to repair an old house in rough condition. The foundation is based on brick piers. Towards the front of the house, one of the peirs has fallen over and the others have settled (due to water flow that also must be corrected). This floor obviously is unlevel. Additionally, in this same area, a couple of the floor beams have suffered termite damage and need to be repaired.

I've researched several ways to level the floor but can't decide which is the best in this situation. Hiring a professional would be optimal, but is probably more than I can afford.

Ideas? Detailed step by step process maybe?

2007-05-05 06:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by J T 2

2007-05-05 05:46:32 · 8 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4

2007-05-05 05:37:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rolled up the new carpet, and stored it for a few years. Now I unrolled it to lay out, and it is wrinkled bad throughout the entire carpet. Will this ever lay flat again? What do I have to do to help it regain it's original shape?

2007-05-05 04:54:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 04:11:12 · 11 answers · asked by saraleesmile04 1

is a plastic trim 'capping' the end of the slate roof, a survay said that the chimney didnt have damp corse but for a property of this age thats normal!??

2007-05-05 03:57:11 · 2 answers · asked by JOE T 1

I am from New York, I am interested in moving to Arlington within the next few months. I search the weather and see that "humidty is 83%" is this a dry heat or is it blistering?

2007-05-05 03:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that I have to hire a plummer, but before I do that I would like to know if there is something that I can do?

2007-05-05 02:57:40 · 7 answers · asked by lozadar3 1

2007-05-05 02:05:16 · 4 answers · asked by gorillazu812 1

One day, out of no where my ceiling fan and lighting complete shut off when my son went to use it. I changed the light bulbs to at least have lighting at the mean time, but did not work. Obviously it's something electrical involved... how should I proceed??

2007-05-05 02:02:42 · 6 answers · asked by Geo V 1

2007-05-05 00:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by jeane l 1

2007-05-04 19:39:57 · 5 answers · asked by flkyoh 1

r the course of the winter, then moved leaving it behind, i drained out the old gas, shook out as much water from the carb as i could , put it back together but it still won't start, it's not getting any fuel from the tank to the carb, what can possibly be wrong with it

2007-05-04 19:26:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

IM BUYING A HOUSE & WILL HAVE TO DAMP PROOF IT & REPLACE THE PURLINS ON THE ROOF.HAS ANY ONE HAD EXPERIENCE IN THIS AREA IN TERMS OF COST.

2007-05-04 19:01:28 · 8 answers · asked by mielo 1

2007-05-04 18:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by winstonstail 1

My insurance agent states that since shingles are starting to fall off and other shingles are cracked because of hail and bad weather that they will only replace half of my roof on the back, but not on the front of our home because the front looks just fine. The home was built in 1997. My question is does this affect the value of my home if half of the roof is new and other half is old? Also, should I even to attempt to ask them to replace the entire roof or ask the roofing contractor that the insurance company uses to cut me a deal? I was also worried of how it will look if half of the roof gets replaced meaning will the new roofing shingles have a darker appearance in the back and the front of the roof have a lighter appearance since they are 10 yrs old?

2007-05-04 17:24:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 16:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone able to give detailed instructions for me? I am older female, need to sell house

2007-05-04 16:02:20 · 4 answers · asked by srdragon2 1

i put dawn in my dishwasher how do i make the bubbles go away and washer my dishes i need huge help

2007-05-04 15:06:03 · 9 answers · asked by Hilly 1

2007-05-04 14:40:38 · 13 answers · asked by gingerrainbows 1

After running My Huskee mower. My 18HP motor will not start after it is has ran for an hour or so. I have rebuilt the carb, took advice and got a new magneto, new plugs. When trying to restart the engine, I smell raw fuel when I try to restart hot.. I've set the float level even with the top plate, I've also tried dropping it way down. Is there a "check" in the carb that I'm missing. This is Year 2 with this problem, I cannot afford to take it to service... Thank You In Advance.

2007-05-04 14:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by Alan P 2

2007-05-04 11:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by kris r 1

I left open batteries on my office desk and they leaked stripping the cherry color paint and leaving whitish scrath marks on my beautiful all-wood table. How can I fix the problem and make the scratches less visable?

2007-05-04 11:33:52 · 2 answers · asked by idacosmo 1

I am going to buy two 8 ft long 6"x6" post and two 4 ft 6"x6" posts weather treated of course.
Then I plan to dig a 2 1/4 foot hole about 45 feet apart and drop the posts in the holes and pour a bunch of cement around them. Then wait about 2-3 days and hook the rope on the poles at each end. I need a suggestion on how to mount the top pole on. Is there a way to screw it in? I also plan to cut a couple of 2x4's to act as a wedge for the top part.
Do you think my clothes line pole will stay standing up or should I come up with another idea? Also is 2 1/4 feet deep enough to hold the pole up and how wide should it be?
I need help I do realize. This is what happens when your an unmarried, ambitious 43 yr old with the kids raised.

2007-05-04 10:53:54 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6

There is a slope to the concrete (which is fine because it slopes towards a drain) but it looks very patchy. There aren't any cracks in it because I think it was laid well but over the years drains etc have been moved and now it's all looking a bit grim. Can you skim over the whole surface with more concrete or do you have to dig it all up?

2007-05-04 10:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 09:14:20 · 4 answers · asked by brownman24 1