Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

i have a late 80's cub cadet and it had a 12.5 hp kohler command engine in it, it has the vertical shaft, i was wondering if i have to put that same engine in there or if i could get a different brand like briggs and stratton or even go up a hp or 2.

2007-05-02 01:10:37 · 3 answers · asked by Nick C 2

I have a broken faucet in my bathroom tub and it requires me to turn of the hot water after every use. I found out last night that it is leaking under the wall and my carpet is getting soaked. They refuse to fix until Monday because that is when the new maintenance starts. Do I have the right to withhold my rent until the problem is fixed? This is a serious issue please respond accordingly thanks

2007-05-01 23:15:43 · 8 answers · asked by Sandra C 4

2007-05-01 22:42:01 · 3 answers · asked by Roy H 1

2007-05-01 21:20:57 · 8 answers · asked by jeff_reese_is 1

some really strange vibrations in my plumbing. I don't know if it's just me, like the pressure regulator's about to blow or something, or if it's more widespread. I'd ask my neighbors but they're not the friendly type. As much as anything else, it sounds exactly like a flying saucer from an old '50's sci-fi movie,and makes me think of the Art Bell Show and some kind of underground machinery. I'm thinking it's from construction somewhere, tho it happens at any hour of the day or night....
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2007-05-01 20:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by Bostonboyo 1

One loose roof tile problem

Tile roof problem. One tile has moved downwards and now looks like it might fall off. I have heard that if I climb inside the roof I might be able to move it up into position again from underneath. However there is a protective material black insulating the roof . Can I cut through that to get access to the loose roof tile? Any idea or tips. Thanks

2007-05-01 20:40:14 · 3 answers · asked by Michael G 1

2007-05-01 20:38:07 · 2 answers · asked by Randy G 1

2007-05-01 19:38:40 · 9 answers · asked by øº°DK°ºø 2

The slab can vary in depth from -1inch to 0inch over a 10 foot range.

we tried self leveling concrete. some parts of our initial pour,when we just learning did not turn out so well. now there are small areas that are as much as +.75inches.

Can we shave/grind the high spots down. Do you recommend that we grind these spots down before installing the flooring?

2007-05-01 19:03:50 · 4 answers · asked by corvettejunkie.ca 1

Cockroaches return to the battery operated transitor ratio and climb inside and congregate. I assume they are nesting. Why would they even be attracted to a radio and is there a successful method to deter them (other than professional chemical concoctions). Thanks!

2007-05-01 18:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by Rebecca G 1

What does code require?

2007-05-01 18:12:30 · 11 answers · asked by HatTrick1706 1

2007-05-01 18:00:58 · 6 answers · asked by pooldude 2

Even on small loads it wobbles violently and "walks" on spin cycle, even after redistributing the load. I'm fairly mechanical and I visually checked everything. Installed new belt. Springs seem okay. The motor seems to slide on a plate so that belt tension varies. What other parts determine/affect the balanced movement of the drum? What am I not seeing?

2007-05-01 17:40:24 · 8 answers · asked by howdy 2

I have an antique sewing machine. It is not the a typical machine. I have asked this question before and everyone seems to think that it is an average treadle machine.
This one is made by Singer. It stands approx 4 1/2 feet tall. It is not in a table. It was made in 1896 and is an industrial machine, Model 7. It weights an easy 300lbs.
I am looking for any information that I can possibly find.
I have already tried to google it and have contacted Singer. I am trying to find someone who may also know about this rare machine.
I would like to know what its value might be and if there is a manual for this machine. It even has what is believed to be the original belt. It looks as if it was made for sewing leather. Singer does not have this info. All that they could tell me is the date that it was made and the model number.
Please help.

2007-05-01 17:29:15 · 3 answers · asked by Wendi M 1

2007-05-01 17:00:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We do not live on a sewer system. I am hoping it is not septic tank failure.

2007-05-01 17:00:36 · 6 answers · asked by Lynette 2

Someone tried to break into our home and broke the glass on our leaded glass entry door. This is a mahogany door with a large oval glass window. The entire door with frame was over 2 grand and I don't want to replace it if I don't have to. Do you know if just the glass part can be replaced, who do I ask (door repair? glass shop?) and how much it would cost? Thanks!

2007-05-01 15:54:35 · 5 answers · asked by Esmeralda 4

At the end of May my friend was going to host a house warming party for me. She had no ideas for any games, I had only one Idea. We could get many keys and as people come we could pass them out on strings so they could wear them around there neck. If a person says house then they get to take the other persons key almost to the end of the party every one will have a chance to place the key in my door. If it fits then they get the prize of a 25 dollar gift card to walmart, but first they got to give up the key to get the gift. Any other game ideas? The party will mainly be out side since every one that I know have at least 2 or more children. -o- and do you know where I can find a bunch of keys for a cheap price? Thanks, if you can help!

2007-05-01 15:52:42 · 2 answers · asked by mother of two 1

some chimneys have tiny lttle roofs, but what about the ones that don't?

2007-05-01 15:48:29 · 5 answers · asked by Lynette 2

We have a 900 sqaure foot home.Not basement,just a slab.
Not many walls to be done, like 5 walls. And their not big holes. Nut just old paint chiped off,alot of places. And A contractpr told fience it will be $20 an hour to do. Will it be longert han a day. 5 hours??8 hours?? 4 hours and than come back next day??i know nobody knows an excat time but i need atleast and estimate on how long.just so i know its not 20 hours. thanks

2007-05-01 15:26:15 · 4 answers · asked by askalotofquestionsmom 1

im building a bird house with a pitched roof and need to know how to get the measurement to the middle of the roof. it will have 1 point in the middle of the roof the sides going up will be triangular

2007-05-01 14:44:36 · 1 answers · asked by phillipanna1520 1

what is the mechanism that starts the ignition in a lawn mower engine and how does it work. I have one that you pull a cord and it starts.

2007-05-01 14:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by Adam M 1

I bought a 110V to 220-240V transformer to try and run a UK (230V) juicer. The existing output won't turn the motor so how do I get the output that appears to be 220V up to 240V?

My physics reminds me that I need to lower the resistance somehow but without getting a new motor how can I do that?

An y help would be most appreciated.

2007-05-01 13:54:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dr Death Senior is planning to do up the wooden panelling underneath his roof gutters.

As a first step, he wants to remove all the paint, strip it down to the bare wood.

He's wondering whether to use:
A) A chemical paint stripper
B) A hot air gun or
C) A sander

On these wooden panels at the moment there is a layer of varnish, and then several layers of gloss house paint, the oldest paint layer being about 40 years old, the newest about 10 years. He wants to get down to the bare wood, with minimum fuss (being up ladders at the time) and also without causing any damage to the adjacent plastic gutters.

Which method would you recommend?

2007-05-01 13:41:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a raccon stuck in my chimney, and am trying to figure out a reasonable way to get it out. Any one have any ideas? Thanks!

2007-05-01 12:47:03 · 16 answers · asked by Tech 1

I have a 3-way light bulb (50-100-150 watts), the kind that you'd use in a table lamp. I need to replace the bulb in my ceiling light fixture. If I screw the 3-way bulb into the ceiling light, will the bulb burn at 50, 100, or 150 watts?

(I told you it was a dumb Question)

2007-05-01 12:12:17 · 6 answers · asked by What the Deuce?! 6

Our basement windows in our laundry room are currently leaking big time and it's storming outside. We've tried to move as much out of the way so it can go down the drain. However, some of it flooded into the carpeted room next to it through/under? the wall. We noticed this problem earlier and thought we had solved it using caulk. We got silicone caulk just in case it happened again, we read silicone was better. It's leaking through the bottom of the windows. So, what should I do now and what should I do once it stops raining? Can I dry the carpet out with towels or do I need to wet vac it out? What should I do about the walls? and finally, what about those windows? Thank you!

2007-05-01 11:45:36 · 8 answers · asked by MK 2

What can i do to avoid all this sand coming into the pool??

2007-05-01 11:16:16 · 3 answers · asked by Laura T 1

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2007-05-01 10:45:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got these two old aluminum lawn chairs, and they need new webbing. I hope I can find some cool retro colors or at least something that is *not* trying to look neutral and/or "tasteful."

I need the kind that is made out of woven nylon and is about 2.5 inches wide. Where can I buy this stuff?

I know it used to be in hardware stores, but since no one sells this kind of chair anymore, it is getting hard to find.

Can anyone help me out?

2007-05-01 10:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. Mingus 2