Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

single family resi in ca

2007-06-21 14:08:29 · 6 answers · asked by truckinguy 2

I live in a pretty dry warm place and am not sure if either will provide a better result. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-06-21 13:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by ikeasks 1

I wanna turn of my gas furnace in the summer but don't want it to affect my water heater... where can i shut off the furnace?

2007-06-21 12:39:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-21 12:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-21 12:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by Eugene Y 1

What do I do I get soaking wet whenever I use it!! it makes me mad that water comes out the back of it! Is there something wrong with it???

2007-06-21 12:02:44 · 7 answers · asked by shar 2

I know the tank is full, just replaced it. I dont think the gas is coming out at all. I have tried the to vent it in case the flow regulator was tripped. I have sprayed the entire system with soapy water and have not found a leak. I did clean the grill before it was packed up when we moved. I dont know if this will have anything to do with it though.

2007-06-21 12:00:04 · 8 answers · asked by doityourselfer 1

I have a 1999 murry select rear engine rider. How can I quik and easy make it faster??????

2007-06-21 11:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our AC condenser unit was stolen from the side of our house recently. Police suggested it was stolen for the copper inside. However, the unit would easily be worth $1,000 itself. How much copper is inside to make it worth gutting rather than
reselling the unit itself outright in regular condition?

2007-06-21 11:38:19 · 6 answers · asked by AnswerMania 2

I just started a new residential service plan and the electricity company asked me if I would like to enroll in the monthly average plan, whereby they bill you based on the previous 12 months usage at that address. Your average changes with each months usage, but you're only charged that average. At the end of the 12 month cycle, you're billed whatever amount was deferred each month because it was above the average. Has anyone else enrolled in this? Was your 12th month bill outrageous? I'm trying to decide if it is a good plan for me, a single broke college student!

2007-06-21 10:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel J 2

is it pointless to run a dehumidifier in my basement when there is a sump pump down there as well ? i cant tell if it's drying up the moisture in the basement or if it's from the sump area, seems like im always dumping the bucket of water, i do have a leak in the basement when it rains, thats why i got it, Thanks

2007-06-21 10:26:48 · 5 answers · asked by legacy0367 3

My front door is double glazed and 3 small cracks have appeared in the leaded diamonds, possibly due to the door slamming shut through the wind. The cracks are at the bottom end of the diamonds and are approx 3cms wide(from lead to lead). Can anyone suggest a resin or glue I can apply to stop any damp from entering the cavity between the two panes?

2007-06-21 10:23:28 · 3 answers · asked by sue p 1

Ok... I have a house that I am remodling and a main support beam between the main floor and upstairs was comprimised by the previous owner. ( WHAT AN IDIOT!) It is a beam that runs from the back of my house inward. About 3 feet inside the rear wall he removed 2x4's from under header and main beam and cut main beam aswell. This has now caused a major sag in beam. enough to actually bring in my rear wall a little. it looks concave from the outside.
I am confused what the jacks are called that will lift this beam again?
and... maybe someone knows an easy way to LIFT and resupport this beam.
For the beam, I was going to put 2x8' or 2x10's on either side and lag bolt it about 8 times once I had it straight and level. help me out please !!!

2007-06-21 10:22:28 · 6 answers · asked by drunkknucklehead 2

I have a wax candle that is made into a Snoopy, I have had forever! & I don't want it to get ruined. It already has a some of the black of his ears rubed off, but other than that it is in pretty good condition. Thank you.

2007-06-21 09:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by Miss 6 7

The other day, I was cutting the lawn, when I heard a loud thump. Suddenly, the mower blade stopped running full speed. I tried pushing up the throttle, but it no longer went: "vroom". It now just sits there putt-putting along at a really slow speed. I don't know much about mowers--can someone help?

2007-06-21 09:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

I live in california in an apartment?
that i have lived in for 3 and a half years today my toilets in both bathrooms overflowed allover the bathroom and soaked the carpet in my room and in my hallway do you think it will mold and do you think i should be able to switch to another unit in my same building i always pay my rent on time

also my 5 year old daughter and i both have very bad alergies
and i heard mold is bad for alergies and CHILDREN

Additional Details

11 minutes ago
well i have a maintnace man in her right now he wet dry vacumed the water and thats it no cleaner or any thing

2007-06-21 08:56:21 · 8 answers · asked by suarezpimp 1

My Water Meter was Stolen? How much is it to replace it? thanks for all serious answers! -d6cattleman

2007-06-21 08:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you ever seen an electrical fire? Can a person start an electrical fire? How do you prevent electrical fires? Any info. would be appreciated.

2007-06-21 08:17:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just installed a brand new window unit and we cannot get it to tilt back. Any ideas? It is almost completely level. The back of the unit is not resting on anything, so I am fairly clueless on how to get it to tilt back. Thank you for your ideas.

2007-06-21 08:12:48 · 4 answers · asked by Diane G 1

2007-06-21 07:08:19 · 7 answers · asked by steven M 1

It's not the dishwasher that's broken but what it's connected to. I guess it's connected to the knob by the kitchen faucet -- the knob that looks like it doesn't do anything but block water. The knob broke off so I was wondering what I need to do to fix it.

2007-06-21 06:44:49 · 2 answers · asked by juliussapiandante 2

with mine , it turns off when i dont hit the throttle
is that normal?

2007-06-21 05:20:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We had to replace our central air this summer and we put in a nice trane - 12 seer and quiet. I also got the uv light and clean effects air system. We are planning to move in about 2 years.

2007-06-21 04:06:56 · 4 answers · asked by goblue_1967 2

I am curious as to how an appliance that is rated at 1500 watts uses electricity. Does it burn 1500 watts an hour? A minute? I posted this question because I live in an area where our local power company has hiked the rates by 50% and I'd like to understand more of how I'm being charged for my usage. Thanks in advance!!!

2007-06-21 04:01:18 · 0 answers · asked by OC 1

I want to paint it with Dry-loc but don't really know how to make the walls smooth enough to paint so it looks nice and not all bumpy. Any suggetions?

2007-06-21 04:00:01 · 4 answers · asked by icondani 2

We live in a very moldy house. It's had mold since I was young, around 12 or 13. It's been flooded twice, and there is this black/green stuff growing on the walls. I'd like to know if this is just rotting wood or mold. Here are some photos of it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8897138@N05/581052985/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8897138@N05/581052917/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8897138@N05/548438336/


If it is mold, what kind and how dangerous is it? We have a five year old who has been living in that house since she was born. She is developmentally challenged and hyperactive, could this be due to all the mold?

2007-06-21 03:53:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a small town in NW Georgia. I have a 8x8 room that needs to have the floor replaced & a water heater installed. Could anyone tell me about how much this should cost? Please break down labor & materials. I'm not sure if the estimates that I've had are good or bad.

2007-06-21 03:50:30 · 4 answers · asked by redcandysweetness 2

I bought some cast iron fencing [garden borders] & they arrived w/broken points :-(
It was bought on ebay, and I thought it was insured but it was not.
The seller has not responded to my emails and were jerky in communication b4 hand [which I've NEVER exp./ebay until this ... ]
ANYWAY~perhaps I'll take last option & TRY to MEND these fence sections myself.
I do NOT know how to weld, lol!
IS THERE any other way to mend cast iron aside from welding?? Pleaaaase?? (I sure hope so)
THank you in advance!

2007-06-21 03:26:08 · 10 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4

2007-06-21 03:21:30 · 4 answers · asked by Rich B 1

I have a problem with my dishwasher, I rent a property and the dishwasher is included, but it leaves a silt like substance on the plates etc, and I then have to wash them to get it off!
I have added salt, more rinse aid and I use those tablets with everything in them? I am not convinced the rinse aid is working at all - any ideas????

2007-06-21 03:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by chelleyb 2