Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

Ok this morning when I woke up I heard a hissing sound. I went into my closet and noticed my water heater was leaking water out of the hose bibb. So I quickly shut the water off and changed the bibb.Then when I turned the hot water on it started hissing and spitting out water sparatically.The water then started coming out consistent but the water is getting no better than luke warm.Is it time for a new water heater?Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

2007-06-23 20:37:58 · 6 answers · asked by marc130927 1

Help, help, help!! Several months ago, I glued my son's school project together, on an unprotected kitchen counter top using "Gorilla Glue".

The next day, I noticed the glue had dried in several visible areas on the counter top.

I have tried scubbing it with a few non-abrasive cleaners to no avail.

This is where you all come in, I have not solved this problem, but I know someone in cyberspace can!

Your expertise is greatly appreciated!

Thank You, Kindly!

2007-06-23 20:32:10 · 5 answers · asked by Sustagurl2 7

Help, help, help!! Several months ago, I glued my son's school project together, on an unprotected kitchen counter top using "Gorilla Glue".

The next day, I noticed the glue had dried in several visible areas on the counter top.

I have tried scubbing it with a few non-abrasive cleaners to no avail.

This is where you all come in, I have not solved this problem, but I know someone in cyberspace can!

Your expertise is greatly appreciated!

Thank You, Kindly!

2007-06-23 20:31:14 · 1 answers · asked by Sustagurl2 7

My neighbour has been spraying the wooden fence between us with green wood stain. Quite a bit of it has blown over and stained my wooden deck. Any way of removing this stain???

2007-06-23 20:07:48 · 4 answers · asked by Allan M 1

I put up the new exterior door from Lowe's and it is warped. It says that it is lifetime guaranteed. Is Lowe's responsible for replacing it for me at no charge.

2007-06-23 18:56:45 · 4 answers · asked by cjray4 3

I have a LT 4000 Craftsman Lawn Tractor, I think it is about 10 to 15 years old. Its leaking oil really bad out the bottom right around were the shaft comes out. Can someone tell me where it might be coming out and how to fix this.

2007-06-23 17:36:42 · 5 answers · asked by hdjass 1

2007-06-23 16:06:10 · 7 answers · asked by sinatrafan82 1

How to get rid of a now broken microwave , I don,t want to throw it in the land fill.

2007-06-23 14:39:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-23 14:28:54 · 7 answers · asked by liteboltz 1

2007-06-23 14:04:50 · 8 answers · asked by Sweeting with the heat. 1

2007-06-23 13:13:21 · 3 answers · asked by zero 1

Is it easy to change it from one that draws air in from a vent inside the house to one that draws air from outside? What about heat pump(s)? Thanks in advance!

2007-06-23 12:38:21 · 7 answers · asked by bubblelator 4

gas or electric stove?

2007-06-23 12:07:50 · 11 answers · asked by M<3 2

I have a Sharp R-85ST Combination Microwave/fan oven/grill which I have been using very happily for about 1 1/2 years, using the fan oven at least once a day and odd 1 minute bursts from the micro to heat toddler's milk.

The turntable has stopped turning! What does this mean, is everything about to conk out on it? I am aware that the turntable helps stuff cook evenly, especially when using the microwave, I am just worried that the whole thing will now die on me! And is it worth getting fixed? It wasn't cheap, and I am on a limited income! Can't do without it, especially the oven, as I said I use it daily. I am worried that it would have to be taken away to be fixed. Yes I DO have a normal cooker but I have a disabled child who cannot understand danger, I placed my Sharp well above her reach for safety, I really can't do without it...

2007-06-23 11:43:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently looked at a home in interested in buying it was built in 1998 and is a beautiful home the only problem is there is a mold problem in the kitchen and down through the celler.I can get the home at a great price but how much of a headache would it be getting it removed or is it even worth it? the house is truly a beautiful home and i dont want to pass it up. please help, any suggestions is appreciated.

2007-06-23 11:40:31 · 8 answers · asked by trevtitan27 1

I have a carrier cooling system. I need help there are 6 color wires.
1. red
2.blue
3.brown
4.white
5.yellow
6.green
now here is the issue I have, the thermostat is also from Carrier and it works fine to turn on the furnce but not the compressor outside.. Right now there are only four wires connected.
1.red
2.white
3.yellow
4.green
no matter what I do right now the compressor would not turn on.. but when I turn the control switch off and on( from fuse box) the compressor moves a little..so at this point I know the thermostat is not controlling the compressor at all.. what should I do? does the blue and brown wires make any differences at all?

2007-06-23 11:23:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i burn my house and how do i fix it

2007-06-23 10:44:39 · 13 answers · asked by cuba07 1

I have broken my Draper Saw Setting Pliers. Does anyone know where I can buy a similar tool (Draper stopped selling them in 1996) in England.
I am seeking a positive answer, please, from someone who definitely knows.

2007-06-23 10:07:25 · 3 answers · asked by greatbrickhill 3

I live in a house that is a rent house and my central heat and air unit is always running during the summer months and will not keep my house cool. I have contacted my landlord and he sends the HVAC tech. over to fix it and the problem still remains. I don't think the unit is big enough for the house. How do you calculate what the capacity should be on a unit? How would you go about getting the landlord off his buttocks to keep me from paying 300/month electric bills? I seriously looking at a way to sabotage the unit so he will "have" to replace it...because it older than dirt anyway!! Anyone ever had a similar situation or can provide some insight?

Thanks!!

2007-06-23 09:44:38 · 5 answers · asked by james_spader_jr 3

2007-06-23 09:37:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The stovetop works perfectly, but in the oven- the pilot light just does not light no matter how ahrd I try!! Suggestions, help?

2007-06-23 09:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by Hello There 2

A LOT ....

And I seem to add chlorine more regularly that in the past. A sales person at my pool supply store said that dog hair is a big factor in chlorine absorbtion - one dog is equal to 15 people swimming. My roommate doesn't believe me and refuses to contribute toward the additonal costs of pool chemicals.

Does anyone know where I can find some info on this topic?

Thanks.

2007-06-23 08:59:51 · 8 answers · asked by Enceladus 2

As of two days ago, the air conditioner quit working. No sound, no fan, nothing. I reset the breaker on the electrical panel and it did no good. Then I found two additional breakers on the furnace fan. Circuit A and Circuit B. A was off and B was on. I turned both off reset the breaker on the electrical panel and then turned both back on on the furnace. It sounded like it was going to start but didnt until I turned the circuit A breaker off, reset Circuit B and it worked fine for about 6 or 7 hours. Then started again. Now you can not reset, it still sounds like its trying to start, but wont

Any ideas on what the problem could be? Breaker? Fan Motor? ???? HELP !!!

2007-06-23 08:38:49 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly V 1

I have a 220 Dryer in my house and am moving and it has gas hook ups for the dryer is it possible to convert the dryer to 110, same goes with a stove, Ive heard of people doing it with a dryer but not stoves.. I know some electricans I just want to to before I ask.

2007-06-23 08:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by american_eagle_guy1983 3

My cottage date sback to c1650, the walls are made of 18" thick stone. Some of the stones (both original and 25 yrs old) have started to crumble away, more so with the heavy rain hitting them. They are Yorkshire Stone which know is soft, but what quick fix is there available on the market to harden off and stabilise the remaining stone. It's been raining stair-rods and more damage will occur. Also the oak lintel above the window is rotten due to water penetration, any help with hardening that also.
HELPPPPPPP before the wall falls down!!! and all my underwear IS in public!

2007-06-23 06:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dishwasher is backed up with water--not draining.

2007-06-23 06:39:59 · 4 answers · asked by chuckaluck 2

2007-06-23 06:38:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-23 06:19:13 · 1 answers · asked by pearldaisy 5

i've been planting some greens to spruce up a blank space in front of our house. unfortunately, wandering fowl and animals have been eating up the leaves and digging up the soil, thus killing of the new growth. would you guys know how to deal with this?

2007-06-23 05:45:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fuse keeps tripping.

2007-06-23 05:40:19 · 9 answers · asked by vittoriobethune 1