Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

A few weeks ago we had a party at our house and some people enjoyed themselves a little too much... to put it bluntly, one of my friends puked in my bathtub. Since then the tub drain has drained really slowly. I bought 2 bottles of DRANO and used them both in accordance with the instructions but it hasn't helped at all. I don't really want to call my landlord to come and snake it for fear of what he might find, so I'd rather un-clog it myself if I can. Anyone have any experience or knowledge that might help me with this problem?

2007-07-31 22:06:31 · 6 answers · asked by Alejandro 3

and where can i get sae 30 motor oil

2007-07-31 18:59:33 · 14 answers · asked by David 2

everytime i go get our propane tanks , the propane hella smells, does anyone know why it stinks?THANKS!

2007-07-31 18:48:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Air Conditioner or a fan?

2007-07-31 18:22:41 · 3 answers · asked by Erick 4

I left my house and the toilet was fine. It had not been bumped at all. When I got home 2 hours later, a huge crack ran down the side of the tank! Water flooded everywhere! This house is a rental and the landlord is saying I broke it! How can it crack without an impact? The toilet is 17 years old. I've lived there 10 months. I didn't touch the bolts. The temperature in our house did drop to near freezing several months ago during a six day power outage. What resources can I use to research this for my defense? Thanks

2007-07-31 17:29:19 · 17 answers · asked by Wendy L 2

I bought 2 new sprinkler heads, changed 1 2 C if I liked it 1st, turned on system & I liked it so went 2 change the 2nd head & water immediately rush out the top of the tub in the ground so rocks & mud filled the area. The new sprinkler head didnt thread on correctly so I tried the old 1 2 make sure I wasnt loosing my mind & it did. Then turned on system 2 C if I messed up my moms system & the sprinkler wont pop up & I can feel & hear mud inside. What should I do & how do I keep mud from taking over the whole system?

2007-07-31 17:28:48 · 4 answers · asked by fourthmilegirl 1

or are there risks

2007-07-31 15:56:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Need to buy a dehumidifier for my basement because its so moist down there. But I'm confused on the numbers like 30, 45, 60 pint. Cant you tell me the difference and which one is the best one to get.

THX

2007-07-31 15:01:04 · 6 answers · asked by boy330 3

My central air run capacitor went out it was 440 volts 20 microfarads can i use a capacitor with 450v 16mf?
anyways bottom line will a 450volt 16 micro farad work
it takes a 440 volt 20 micro farad capacitor
its hot and i want to know if this will work till tommarrow

2007-07-31 14:50:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-31 14:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by ram 1

what is the most efficient product out there i can use to get rid of it! i dont want to go out and splurge on things that might not even work!!!

2007-07-31 14:15:15 · 12 answers · asked by Isabella Z 2

I am interested in buying a home with a few cracks in the foundation. How big of an issue is this, and how large of a crack is considered serious? One particular crack is about a centimeter thick. When is the foundation too far gone to be repaired?

2007-07-31 14:09:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking at buying a house while during the orginal inspection I noticed a that the ceiling was saggin in the loungeroom. It is an old style colonial house built I imagine around 1950. I had a building inspector come in today that said that is could be fixed by running a steel beam along the roof from the front of the house to the back at a 90 degree angle to the rafters and tyeing them up to it. Has anyone done this before or has advice on this situation. Do you think it will solve the issue without creating more problems? How much do you think this will set me back?
I would appreciate any and all insights!

2007-07-31 14:08:14 · 4 answers · asked by Alexandia 1

2007-07-31 13:01:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm in a 2nd story apartment in a 2 story building. i cleaned my shower with comet one night. the next morning i go to the kitchen sink and when i turned it on there was a pause like air in the lines and then the greenish water that went down my shower drain the night before came spitting out. i understand that many sinks / tubs all drain to the same place, poor ventilation can cause a back up, but my question is how can the shower drain possibly be linked to the incoming water supply

2007-07-31 12:54:26 · 7 answers · asked by Butch713 1

the fuel filter is inside the tank, there is no opening for the fuel filter. the only thing i could do is to push the fuel line down into the tank and shake it out of the fuel hole on the tank. but then how would it get it back the hole for the fuel line?

Thanks

2007-07-31 11:58:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a sun tunnel installed in one of the rooms in my home to provide extra light, but it's working too good, in that it is providing TOO much light. I almost need to wear a sunglass to be in the room in the middle of a day. Is there something like a horizontal drapes or a filter that can be attached that would cut down on some of the light coming in?

2007-07-31 11:56:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sears (Craftsman) never has belts in stock for our tractor. Does Anyone know who makes them for Sears/Craftsman?
Thanks for your help!

2007-07-31 11:17:33 · 6 answers · asked by BA 1

I have a two story house with separate a/c units for upstairs and downstairs. During the summer the upstairs unit will run for about 12 hours straight without shutting off. The thermostat is set at 72 but the best it can do is to hold at about 77 degrees or so. Is this putting a strain on the unit maybe causing damage? Is there anything I can do to try and hold the cool air in upstairs?

2007-07-31 11:07:30 · 2 answers · asked by Brad T 3

I can't afford a plumber right now. So I need to figure out how to stop my shower from flooding when I run the disposal.

2007-07-31 10:16:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I opened the valves under the sink all the way and it didn't improve the water pressure. It's a new sink and the pipes and screen are totally clean. Is there another choke point?

2007-07-31 09:59:05 · 7 answers · asked by ADubya 2

my engine gets loaded easily, like when mowing a lawn while driving up an incline. ive tried all the simple remedies to try and improve the power- swapped out carbs from my old engine, new air filter, new fuel filter, new fresh fuel lines- but nothing seems to be working.

some people have said that the valves may not be seated properly. how to i check to see if this is the problem? what should i look for and how do i correct it?

my engine is a B&S 17.5hp, OHV, single cylinder; Craftsman I/C model

2007-07-31 09:39:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tried the product Kaboom... the fumes made me gag and it didn't work.

2007-07-31 08:49:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I removed my kitchen faucet (8 inch single-handle faucet with sprayer) and somehow lost the nut that attaches underneath the sink to hold the faucet in place. I'm pretty sure it's called a basin nut but I've searched and searched online so that I can order one but can't find the part. The pipe it threads around is 3 1/2 cm. or 1 6/16 in. If I remember it was a hex nut. Anyway, Does it go by another name than basin nut? Better yet, where can I order one. I tried lots of plumbing supply sites but can't find the part. What should I be looking for?

2007-07-31 07:55:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-31 06:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by cadmadman 1

I have the vacuum piece, the pole, and the hose... but i need to know what to hook them up to. I have a pool that has a filter on the bottom of the pool as well as the top skimmer. thanks

2007-07-31 04:41:15 · 2 answers · asked by Cory L 1

I have a huge balcony which has concrete walls on either end, and on the front balcony wall. My balcony is as wide as my living room and I see the balcony very clearly from the LR, DR & kitchen areas. The concrete walls need to be painted. Hasn't been done for six years. Paint has cracked & chipped in areas.Balcony ledges need some repairs too.What is the best & easiest method for a DIY to clean the concrete walls before I paint? Can anyone advise me the best cleaning solution to buy? Should I use a wire brush for washing the concrete? The walls are soiled from rain and soil and just being exposed to the elements, especially during the winter months. HELP! I need help please. Thanks!

2007-07-31 03:29:24 · 5 answers · asked by NormaJones 1

or the whole unit? Also the oven isn't working. Controls and burners are working. Will replacing the heating elements fix the problem? Thanks for the advise.

2007-07-31 03:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-31 01:10:56 · 10 answers · asked by Alexandra 1

When we start a load of laundry the washer fills right up very quick. One it spins out the first time and fills up again the water barely runs into the washer, almost like it is not turned on all the way. Is there a fix to this??

2007-07-31 00:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by wyeliab2002 1