Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

I have a metal corrogated roof on my cabin and everytime it rains it leakes where it is joined together. I have tried some of that tar roof repair,a sealing tape with some kind of tarry stuff on the back and they seem to work for a little while until the house settles and I get leakage again. Anyone know of any silicone or other flexible type sealer that I can try to fix this problem??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-06-22 08:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5

2007-06-22 08:20:39 · 17 answers · asked by cassy 1

Mid terrace property. Roof leaking. Had ridge tiles reset and gulley seen to. Roof still leaking. Any suggestions on what could be the problem? Approximately how much would it cost to have the house re-roofed? Thanks.

2007-06-22 07:51:25 · 4 answers · asked by WENDY R 1

or is it the council estate types?

Personally I don't care about their education, as long as they have curves that melt into the sofa.

Thoughts?

2007-06-22 07:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

any help would be great thanks!

2007-06-22 05:44:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's been starting great all summer(1st pull). I've tried the starting fluid and pulling the plug. The plug seems to be wet so I don't think it's a fuel problem.
How do I check (safely) for spark at the plug? Also, if there is no spark how do I check the power pack or magneto?

2007-06-22 05:31:40 · 2 answers · asked by auto.jerry 2

I have a two-door stand alone hardening freezer by Master Built. It is a year and a half old and recently has began running very loud. Its still maintains its temperature very well but is just noisy. I had a service tech out and he says the compressor is "shot".

1. Is it typical for a compressor to be “shot” in a year and a half?

2. Can the compressor be rebuilt/repaired instead of replaced?

2007-06-22 05:26:50 · 1 answers · asked by Ralph 7

I have an older (early 90's) Murray 30" rear engine riding mower that I was having problems with starter a year ago. I parked the thing & just recently got it out to try to get it running again. I purchased & charged up a new battery, but still nothing when I turn the switch. I then "jumped" the solenoid with a screwdriver, which makes the starter give out a "whirring" noise but it does not turn the engine over. It would appear that at the very least I need a new solenoid but it looks like there may also be a problem with the starter? It does not seem to be engaging the motor / flywheel but only making this whirring noise? Please help me troubleshoot this thing....Thanks!

2007-06-22 04:55:32 · 7 answers · asked by ladd33 1

yes, I know there is no point in having a spotless clean welding jacket. But after quite a while it would be nice to reduce the accumulated layers of grime. But is it possible to wash a leather welding jacket without it becoming stiff and uncomfortable afterwards? Are there other ways of cleaning it?

2007-06-22 01:43:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-22 01:26:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi
I moved out of my house 7 days ago. The buyers have complained that the central heating system is faulty, specifically some radiators have cold spots and need bleeding and some of the bleeding screws can't be opened as they have seized up. As far as I knew the heating worked fine when I lived there. The buyer says he is going to contact his solicitor and pursue me for costs. Surely he won't get anywhere with this? I live in England btw!
Thanks!

2007-06-21 23:38:46 · 20 answers · asked by chelsey K 1

My grandmother is passing on some furniture she has had for at least 30 years. It is wood and it is coated with 30+ years of smoke and dust residue. What is the best way to remove the gunk without stripping the finish. I would prefer not to have to refinish any of it.

Thanks!

2007-06-21 20:21:51 · 7 answers · asked by angrdenaca 3

We are repointing an old barn wall using traditional Lime (putty) mortar, (not the limed sand/cement mix). The joints need to be flat. Anybody know the traditional method of doing this so we can match it to existing lime mortar?

2007-06-21 20:20:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

After putting too much oil into my new lawn mower, I saw on the dipstick where it says 'do not overfill'--oh god! Now what?

2007-06-21 19:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by prairiegurrl 5

What does a person do when some of the plugs are not grounded (house is from the 1956 era)... Some have been updated, some not. Then there are these horrible traverse lights that are in most rooms. If an electrician is needed, about how much are they going to charge to change out most lights and plug outlets in a 2000 sq foot house? I can buy the lights at Home Depot, or Lowes, but I don't have any idea of how to change them out from the old to the new...

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

2007-06-21 18:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by Time4Tivo 3

Bathtub faucet vibrates and make noise when turn it on

2007-06-21 17:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by pradit s 1

I believe a refrigerator should be a part of rent and I didn't brake it. It wasn't new when I moved into the apartment any way. Charging additional $10 per month to a tenant due to replace a broken refrigerator is legal in New York City?

2007-06-21 17:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by Sam 1

i turned my washing machine on and i went down to switch it over and my basement is flooded the water just kept running and coming right out of the bottom . its not the hoses its actually coming out of the bottom. could the tub be leaking if so how the hell does this happen or can it be something else is it fixable or do i have to buy a new one. this washer is about 3 yrs old. plz any help?

2007-06-21 17:21:40 · 8 answers · asked by sandy 6

Just today I was in the shower and a loud noise (like a long rattling) occured followed by the shower pressure dropping. I turned off the water and started it up again and it went away. However, it happened again when my wife went in this evening. What is going on?

2007-06-21 16:42:48 · 4 answers · asked by AColling74 2

I live in a tropical country. I noticed that around this time of the year (when the rains are heavier), there is a peculiar and rather loud and intermittent tapping sound coming from my window type air conditioner (which is about 4 years old already). Once I start using it, the sound becomes less frequent after an hour of operation (and may sometimes disappear). But the tapping sounds come back around 30 minutes after I turn it off. What I find even stranger is the fact that it totally disappears around November onwards.

I find the tapping sound rather disturbing (especially at night). I have tried having maintenance guys check it out and they say that the unit is in good condition. Is there something wrong with my air conditioning unit or is this normal?

2007-06-21 16:40:20 · 5 answers · asked by Bruce Z 1

i have a folding knife like a swiss army knife its stainless steel and wood on the sides to hold it together i got dirt in the knife so can i run water on the knife so it gets it out???

2007-06-21 16:20:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

As soon as I turn on the cooling, the outdoor unit starts running but very slow, not at its full speed. In the mean time, the unit is making an exceptional noise, it also becomes very hot in less than 30 seconds after it was turned on. After running for 5 minutes, the fan completely stops, but the noise continues on until I turn off the cooling on the thermostat.

Had the AC company come, replaced a bad capacitor and washed the cooling coil. but the problem still remains. What can be wrong and is it fixable. The unit (Trane) is 12 year old by the way.

2007-06-21 16:17:35 · 4 answers · asked by YAO L 2

I had a problem a few months ago where the lights would dim each time you used an appliance eg; washing machine...... The guy from the power company came out and fixed it and it worked perfectly no problems till a light bulb in the kitchen exploded and shattered everywhere. It has happened 2 more times in the kitchen and once in the laundry area.

The bulbs I use are 75watt and the power company sent a guy out today and he said the power supply is within normal limits and blames it on the bulbs. I don't know what else to do as it is so dangerous and I can't risk my kids getting hurt.

What can I do?

2007-06-21 16:13:26 · 6 answers · asked by coastey 1

any suggestions ive snaked it drainod it and flushed it out with a water hose and it has a nylon thing on there?
what do i do?
buying a new one isnt and opotion!

2007-06-21 15:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by shorty 1

the oil in a lawnmower? What else do you need to know about them--just general upkeep tips please--my manual is filed somewhere!

2007-06-21 15:32:54 · 5 answers · asked by prairiegurrl 5

what could it be? is this something i can fix myself or no?

2007-06-21 15:27:42 · 10 answers · asked by shiny 1

I just bought a replacement and now can't remember which way it went on...

2007-06-21 15:06:51 · 15 answers · asked by John 2

I have a ceiling fan in my garage and want to adjust it to take the hot air out. Hey, I'm a female........need help.........thanks!

2007-06-21 14:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by Sandi M 2

I just want to hook up a new washing machine where my old one used to be. It looks easy enough but I cant get the old hoses off the water faucets or off the back of the old machine. Is there a trick to this or a special tool needed? My husband is in Iraq so Im trying to do this alone!

2007-06-21 14:31:58 · 10 answers · asked by eda0af 2

I stopped the cold water supply to fix my toilet. When I did, hot water came into the toilet ( I dont know WHY!) I turned the hot water off and fixed the toilet, then turned the water supplies back on.

The next time I turned on the hot water for the shower some orange dirty water came out (like dirt residue). Ever since, I have a very very low amount of hot water in the shower. I do not mean the hot lasts for a short time, I mean the volume of water is very low. Any help please?

2007-06-21 14:08:48 · 6 answers · asked by elmexicano 2