Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

2007-07-30 17:40:33 · 8 answers · asked by sean r 1

2007-07-30 17:22:42 · 2 answers · asked by DiH 1

Hello!
I am looking for a GFI / rocker cover plate that snaps into position rather than being screwed on. Does anyone know where to get them?
Thanks

2007-07-30 16:56:17 · 2 answers · asked by thelofings 3

My water heater is draining water nightly. It seems to occur more frequently and is louder than normal. Could it be that it is the summer time and I am not using as much hot water as I would in the winter? It is a gas (not electric) water heater.

I read that the heater does it if the water gets too hot. How can I tell that the reason it is draining is OK or when should I start to worry?

Thanks!

2007-07-30 15:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by ropman1 4

Someone told me to use white toothpaste to fix the holes from trying to hang up a picture.
They are pretty small holes on a white wall and I have white toothpaste but I'm just wondering If this is the best or easiest way to fix the hole because I live in an apartment and need to fix the holes before I leave so any tips on how I should do that? thanks

2007-07-30 15:48:48 · 10 answers · asked by ♥♡♪♫☆♥♡♪♫☆ 2

I have a small gasoline generator, that I have bought to use in case of a hurricane, I can turn it on and still have my dads oxygen machine running. My concern is that I do not have a garage or a carport. Where could I run this without the rain messing it up? If I build a small dog house for it I am scared that it will overheat due to the fact that it is air cooled. Any suggestions?? Please help.

2007-07-30 15:45:02 · 8 answers · asked by agnscody@sbcglobal.net 2

I have a very small gas stove (24-26 inches wide). The grates are very close to the flame. I burn everything! I cooked sauce tonight, and I had the flame as low as I could get it before it went out. (the flame was the size of a baby pea...even smaller...) It still burned and stuck to the bottom and this was only after 15 min! I also cannot use the flame on high, becuase it will start to melt the handle of my small saucepans. Granted, water boils in less than 2 minutes......hahahahaa... The oven and broiler are great, tho.

2007-07-30 15:25:44 · 9 answers · asked by Fallen_Anjel 2

2007-07-30 14:45:33 · 4 answers · asked by curious 1

Sometimes I smell natural gas near our fireplace logs. I seem to become very drowsy when in this room for an hour or more. I never burn the logs and I can't seem to tighten the shut-off valve anymore. Any suggestions?

2007-07-30 14:43:20 · 6 answers · asked by SwazooGuy 2

Hi, I have a water pressure pump connected to a large water tank on a holiday shack. It runs from a 600W/800W modified square wave inverter. When I plug it in, I can hear the motor running but it is not pumping any water. This is a pump that has a pressure bladder sitting on top of it. The noise it makes is quite loud, but I can't see that anything is moving (when looking at the end, there is some kind of cooling fan that looks to be connected to the main drive that is stationary, it looks like it wants to move, but isnt getting anywhere). The tank is full and on the same level as the pump/shack. Without the pump running, I can turn on a tape and water dribbles out, so I am thinking this is not an issue with priming etc. From what I understand, the modified square wave input should be fine too. Any ideas as to what I should check/what may be wrong? Any traps to look out for if I get a qualified peron to fix it? Am thinking I may be better of replacing with a cheap pump?

2007-07-30 14:14:53 · 4 answers · asked by walkeremerald 1

I currently have an apartment stacked washer dryer combo, but want to purchase a separate washer and separate dryer, but the guy at Sears said I needed a 220 outlet for the dryer. Does it indicate on the circuit breaker what kind of outlet is attached to that circuit?

2007-07-30 14:09:50 · 10 answers · asked by r b 1

What would be the least expensive way to do a repair of the flooring that would last? The flooring is totally exposed to the sun and rain. Thanks I am a DIY person.

2007-07-30 14:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by Steve R 1

2007-07-30 13:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by learning 1

2007-07-30 13:40:32 · 2 answers · asked by Shadow 1

Please remember I am fairly inept at repairs around the house.

Any idea how much a plumber will cost me?

2007-07-30 13:37:42 · 7 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

As you're sitting on the mower, the left hand side steering arm keeps popping off the ball that holds it on. How can I fix this problem? Can I just replace the ball part and pop the steering arm on again? Thanks.

2007-07-30 13:36:07 · 7 answers · asked by E 2

I live in san anotnio texas. my ac was leaking for 2 months before the apartment complex fixed it now the ceiling were it was leaking is all black. the apartment complex will not fix it. who can i call to have it looked at and tested. i had to send my daughter to her grandmothers because i don't want her to get sick and i am missing her dearly and would like for her to be able to come home

2007-07-30 13:25:43 · 4 answers · asked by countrygal8302 2

If anyone knows of any other product that can seal up a basement wall (old stone foundation) please let me know.

2007-07-30 13:07:10 · 3 answers · asked by Big stud 1

I have this lawn mower that has a problem staying running, after i prime it 3/4 times it turns on then after only a few seconds it turns off. I changed the spark plug and it seems to be passing sparks fine. I thinks its the carburetor that is not passing gas. Does anybody have any ideas on how to fix it and if i were to take off the caburetor would it be a hasle to put it back on. The lawn mower is a weed eater 4.75hp and i've only had it for about a year.

2007-07-30 13:00:39 · 11 answers · asked by ezioldschool 2

2007-07-30 12:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by Doug M 1

2007-07-30 12:04:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:09:34 · 2 answers · asked by playa 2

Break it down for me since I have never done anything like this before. What will I need? The dryer will be out on the back porch up against the wall that the breaker is on (but the breaker is outside). So how would I install the plug & what supplies would I need?

2007-07-30 08:49:40 · 7 answers · asked by *Fickle Pickle* 4

2007-07-30 08:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by tom o 1

im moving house shortly and just discovered its got a water meter installed? we are a family of 3, we bath every night, is it cost affective to have one, we genrally dont waist water as a family, any answers would be apprciated

2007-07-30 07:42:17 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

we had a bug problem in our building so they had to spray everything in every apartment. i was wondering is the fumes toxic? why do they make us leave our suites for 4 hours?

2007-07-30 07:33:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a murry lawn mower with a 5 hp briggs and stratton that is 2 years old. when i start the mower it will get up to normal rpm for about 1-2 seconds and shut off. i have fresh gass in it, oil level full and a new air filter. i use a small bit of seafoam in the gas every so often to keep the carb clean. it seems to be a fuel cutout but i dont see a filter anywhere. anyone have any advice on what i should do next??????

*** i have worked on cars for 11 years now and small engines are a bit new to me. i have way too much man pride to take such a simple engine to a repairman so you can kindly save those types of replies.

2007-07-30 06:59:06 · 9 answers · asked by Cars 4 Sale 3

2007-07-30 06:20:58 · 3 answers · asked by klaatu 3

My dog just chewed through the wire on my straighteners...

anyone know how i can fix it without having to buy a new pair or buying a new wire?
i was thinking that i could cut the wire and rejoin it by taping it up???

2007-07-30 05:49:12 · 7 answers · asked by essjayyy 1