Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

Just tonight the I used the microwave, and half of the electronics in the house went dimm. anything requiring much electricity wont turn on at all, such as the tv and satellite box. after checking the breakers, none were thrown, but the water heater breaker was the one that controlled all the appliances that are dim. if I unplug the water heater, nothing on that circuit works at all, as soon as it is plugged in everything is on but dim. If anyone can give me any ideas for what to check to correct this I would appreciate it.

2007-07-21 19:47:08 · 11 answers · asked by imre_14_2000 5

I have a glue like substance coming up between the cracks of my linoleum floor. (The house is about 55years old) Every week or so I have to use WD-40 to remove the glue. What causes the glue to come up? Thanks for you help.

2007-07-21 19:28:05 · 4 answers · asked by eqallbond 1

i need a water heater for a place at the lake it has propaine is there a difference between natural gas water heaters and propaine water heaters?

2007-07-21 16:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by talonmcl 2

My chair seems to be off balance, it is a rolling office chair and all 5 wheels wont stay on the ground, there is this black thing in the middle that balances it or something, but its on the floor, which is causing the wheels to not stay all on the floor like usual, i cant push it up.. so what do i do? help

2007-07-21 16:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by MC202 1

i've gotten some food stuck in the sink and our disposal doesn't work either so i don't know how to get it out. when i took out the black rubber stopper i saw this liquidy goo that was in there, and it had a bad odor. is this stuff dangerous?

2007-07-21 16:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that the basement where I live is so cold and upstairs they dont get much cool air? Is there something that is wrong with the central air? I usually have to put rags in the vent to keep from freezing. Help!!!!!!

2007-07-21 15:40:37 · 10 answers · asked by PAWS 1

2007-07-21 14:35:12 · 4 answers · asked by lance c 1

We have 3 ceiling fixtures in our kitchen (2 ceiling fans & 1 light fixture). We are trying to install a pull chain switch in 1 above the sink where you can turn it off & on with chain & the other 2 can stay on to keep the fans running. We have a white & black wire coming out of ceiling & 2 white wires & 2 black wires on the light fixture itself & now that we added the pull chain switch, we have 2 black wires coming from it. How do we connect these all together to make this work right? We tried once & it appears we did something wrong because the lights are very dim & just don't look like they should for their wattage. Please help!

2007-07-21 14:25:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 13:16:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a briggs and stratton engine model #219707,type0300,trim e1.i had to remove the saftey switch under the seat to start it after i had it 6 months.today i had to remove the small wire from the coil and adjust the gap on the coil.it started i cut the yard but now it wont restart.i drained the oil and found gas in the oil.it started once after i changed the oil.but that was it.i am 70 yrs old on social security and cant afford to pay 45 dollars an hour to a mechanic.the mower body is like new ,if only i could get this peice of crap engine to run and keep it running,help

2007-07-21 12:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by blinky 2

2007-07-21 11:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by sxymeme@verizon.net 1

I bought a cheap sun shader made out of tarp matierial....it ripped, and now I want to know how to fix it. I can't just go and buy a new one, you know?? SO are there any quick fixes, that will last? I know, a lot of adjectives here....cheap, quick, long lasting...I'll take any combination of at least two of those! JK :) Please help me to solve this rip! :) Thanks!

2007-07-21 10:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by Alicia 1

I'm emptying my storage unit, i can't afford movers

2007-07-21 09:44:25 · 13 answers · asked by FairyPrincess 1

2007-07-21 09:15:51 · 2 answers · asked by Kimberly . 1

2007-07-21 08:35:29 · 14 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3

halogen bulbs in new fittings keep blowing have had sparks check system and he suggested different brand of bulb in 8 months have had over 16 bulbs blow out anyone else have this problem

2007-07-21 06:51:07 · 11 answers · asked by spatzmalone 2

I need to replace a 40-gallon hot water heater in my home. What can you tell me about hot water heaters? What's new and efficient on today's market? What's out there and what should I be looking for? How do I determine if I need greater than 40-gallon capacity? Gas, electric, tankless?

2007-07-21 06:22:59 · 5 answers · asked by Worker Bee 2

Is there a system that can be installed on a small home to capture rain, purify it, and used in the home for all household needs.

2007-07-21 06:13:19 · 15 answers · asked by Romell M 1

My riding lawn mower (with a briggs/straton 17hp twin II engine) takes (I Think) 10-W30 but I accidentaly put 5-w30 in it. Will that hurt it?

2007-07-21 05:09:23 · 4 answers · asked by alconebay 2

Is cheaper to use electricity when using a stove or dryer or will it be cheaper to use gas. I'm in the process of buying a home and I want to be as cost efficient as possible.

2007-07-21 04:34:37 · 7 answers · asked by terry p 1

there is a smallpudle of water seeping through my bedroom floor from all the rain
i suspect a small crack on slab foundation
how do i repair this?

2007-07-21 04:22:16 · 4 answers · asked by crystal 3

can i use either in keeping my pool clean?

2007-07-21 03:13:34 · 3 answers · asked by Mary L 2

maytag around 10 years old and in less than a year put 250 dallars in it what is wrong I cant afford to keep calling repairs and I guess I should have went in debt for a new one. Too late now why is it doing this?

2007-07-21 00:42:45 · 7 answers · asked by carole 5

every time i flush my toilet the water pipes start shaking and making a nose while the tank fills up then stop why does it do it now never use to and how can i fix it?

2007-07-20 23:46:56 · 9 answers · asked by brian s 2

2007-07-20 22:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by goody010253 1

i want to get the wall tiles of my bathroom cut in a cicular shape.....a perfect circle.......i mean a few of them.
so is there anywhere in india that i can get this done?
plz answer........i need this urgently.

2007-07-20 19:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by cutegals_1986 2

2007-07-20 18:42:54 · 1 answers · asked by Reggie B 2

I can't lay down poison with a 2 and 6 year old kids in my house. My house is not infested...(i saw 2 in the last month)...but it's summer time in south Florida!!! Roach feast 2007!!!
Living here for 15 years and I still hate roaches!!!! To me...1 roach is like the 5th story from Creepshow! Help!

2007-07-20 18:41:34 · 1 answers · asked by mell 1

I have a garage door One piece wooden, up and over, with two large springs on each side. One of the extension springs broke. I see you can buy extension springs at home depot. Is this a job I can do myself and replace with a new spring? Is it difficult? I read lots of answers that talk about the other kind of garage door with the spring in the middle being dangerous but what about replacing a spring on the side. If I have to call in a repair person to do the job what can I expect to pay?

2007-07-20 18:15:49 · 8 answers · asked by jomedeiros 2

I read an answer to one of my questions about my bamboo leaves turning white. They said that bamboo does better in the shade and may not be getting enough water.

Is there any way to fix the plant from turning white? I water it often, and I know I'm not drowning it. I love my bamboo plant.

Its in a tiny pot too, would it still do well if i moved it into a bigger one?

2007-07-20 17:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous