Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

2007-07-02 22:53:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in southern California where the sun shines over 300 days a year. I have a roof surface covered with fiberglass shingles. The ceiling and roof are the same installation and there is no room for insulation between them. When it is hot outside the roof radiates heat inside. The shingle are a medium gray color. I want to paint them white, hoping to reflect the heat. What kind of paint can I use and how long will it last?

2007-07-02 19:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by judgebill 7

I had 10 recessed lighting fixtures in the basement. He pulled 1 down and determined that the wires were burnt and I had to replace the ten can with six instead because the wiring was fried. He's charging me $75 per can is that too much? He's licensed but very unreliable and doesn't show up when he says he's going to. He charged me $50 per ceiling fan and $10 per switch replacement. How is his pricing??????

2007-07-02 17:49:49 · 17 answers · asked by JenniferE 3

2007-07-02 17:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 17:17:45 · 2 answers · asked by gonecrazybacksooninky 4

I accidentally dropped something heavy in the bowl and it made a somewhat nice hole near the bottom of the bowl but no leaking only when I flush the toilet, water sprouts out of the hole. Is it in that empty space of toilet??

2007-07-02 17:04:03 · 2 answers · asked by BIGSTICKWILLIE 1

Here's one for all of you with electrial expertise. The camper is a 1989 Coleman Columbia. Hubby thinks he can plug the camper power cord to an extension cord, cut the opposite end off of the extension and connect the wires to the AC plug fitting for the generator. I said since there's no way to convert the 220 volt source down to 120 volt, that this is not a wise or safe idea. He's insistent that his idea will work and I have visions of a burning camper. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-02 16:33:48 · 13 answers · asked by str2egls 1

2007-07-02 16:29:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a 2 family house in Brooklyn, NY with oil heater. I am planning to rent both units out, but I don't want to be responsible for their heat and hot water because I cannot control how much the tenants use since I won't be living in it. Plus, I heard oil is much more expensive than gas. Also, I don't think you can meter their usage on oil. Therefore, I am planning to change the oil tank to gas so I can setup a meter for each family, so they can pay Keyspan themselves every month. I heard that converting to gas is very expensive. Could anyone provide me with some suggestions that is best for this situation? Thank you very much!

2007-07-02 16:28:58 · 3 answers · asked by Kai T 1

How do knife get rusty? do they get rusty if you tried to wash it with water?

2007-07-02 16:27:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my fence posts has broken about 5 inches from the soil ground. This has caused the fence to break, leaving the fence on one side of the post standing intact, while the rest of the fence leans. I've considered bracing the post and connecting the two fences or pouring cement. Should I try to do a quick fix or replace most the of the fence?

2007-07-02 16:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by Dave N 1

Is it OK to pour drano or similar products down the pvc drain lines of your a/c unit to keep them clean? Also is there any reason I should not install a "T" PVC joint where the drain lines come out of the unit so that I can do this w/out having to detach the drain lines to do maintenance?

2007-07-02 15:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 14:33:10 · 3 answers · asked by chipmunk 1

I accidently put a hole in my wall. The hole is not caved in, there is not just a big chunk missing, the part of the wall is still connected. But I do not know how to repair it myself. It is about the size of a baseball, perhaps slightly larger. Any help would be appreciated =)

2007-07-02 14:28:07 · 16 answers · asked by David M 1

2007-07-02 13:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to have a small decorative fence installed to separate our lot from our neighbors. we have neighbors on either side of us... i have kids and it's mostly for their protection...like i said, i'd like to have a more decorative fence, not just something like hurricane fencing installed, maybe about 4ft high. Since one of my neighbors went on and removed all the shrubs separating the lots and replaced them with rose bushes it kinda ruined the natural border...i had intended to replant the bushes but without a fence i'm afraid they'll complain about the bushes up against the roses....we're new to the neighborhood too....so should i ask them if it's ok, i don't want any financial input on their behalf, just a little separation....what u think???

2007-07-02 13:38:13 · 5 answers · asked by moonlitsky01 1

It's a honeywell digital thermostat, T8401C 1015. I bought another honeywell RTH230B programmable thermostat to replace it. After following the wiring diagram, The programmable thermostat did not work; then I put my orginal one back on and it did not work. I thought it might be a wiring problem, but I don't think so, the unit is 1.5 years old, gas heater and ac unit. the furnace switch is on, breaker is not tripped, I know the thermostat is not faulty. I connect the wires as follows:

G = Green wire
W = White wire
Y = yellow wire
R= Red wire
C = Blue wire

Am I wiring incorrectly or is there something else? Thanks

2007-07-02 13:21:02 · 2 answers · asked by Kai H 1

I have a 12,000 BTU window A/C unit running right now on a semi dedicated line. The refrigerator is also on the line, and in this older house there is no other way to run the wires. An electrician already checked it out.

The wire is 12 gague and the fuses are 20 AMP. The fuse is getting warm in the breaker, not too hot to touch or blowing, but warm. (Last year we had an 8500 BTU unit running with the fridge, a/c, mic. and washing machine and a 30 amp fuse. That blew, and talk about an unknown fire hazard!)

It's very hot out and the A/C is needed for our child. Is a warm fuse unsafe or pushing it too far? I turn the unit off and let it cool for 15 minutes every hour.

2007-07-02 13:02:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I detect a distinct odor of raw sewage while in our back yard. Any thoughts on what it might be (yes, we have a septic system-and no it's not backing up into the basement.)

2007-07-02 12:58:36 · 10 answers · asked by azohawk 3

Our 5 year old air conditioner is making a buzzing sound on the unit outside when it kicks on. It is still working find, cooling, cutting off when it should but this noise is LOUD! It sounds almost like I can hear the unit working fine, but there is this ancillary or additional buzzing sound too. What is this? Is it the motor or capacitor bad?

2007-07-02 12:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by Script C 1

My husband and I found a really great deal on a house that we absolutely love the only problem is the basement flooded last july and were not sure what kind of problems we could run into listing says basement needs waterproofed but what about mold in the walls and how much do you think this would all cost the house sold in 2003 for 120,000 and is now on the market for 84,900 is a 5 bedroom full partially finished basement and 2 car garage with 2 bathrooms please help are we digging ourselves a hole or should we go for it? also if we were approved for a loan for 110,000 and the house is going for 84,900 could we take out more of a loan to fix problems?
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2007-07-02 11:57:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The metal wire frames on my son's glasses broke (by the eye, just above the nose piece).

I need something to get him by for a short time - - any suggestions, please?

Thanks!

2007-07-02 11:24:19 · 4 answers · asked by Katie 3

There's a light part screwed on the bottom with two ball chain pull-switches for light and fan. The fan one broke, so I took off the cover and it broke off even inside the little plastic switch box. Do I need to replace the whole light part? the little plastic switch to the fan only?
There's nothing to tie a string onto that I can find; not one single ball left!

2007-07-02 10:46:59 · 5 answers · asked by topink 6

2007-07-02 10:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by ispcman 1

I would like to re-do my garage floor. / need ideas on how to do this please
-first off, there are many spots of oil stains, and grease.
-next, there are some cracks -not really wide cracks, but it looks like some cracks from perhaps initial settling.

I would like to clean the floor first - not sure what to use for this - what would be best to clean off the oil stains, etc...?

Then, i would like to "Paint or Coat" the floor with something similar to a driveway sealer, so it resists oil stains, etc...so they are easy clean up.

What do you all suggest I can use from your experience to clean and paint/coat this floor. And, what tools would I require in terms of brushes and perhaps what type of roller or cleaning/coatings ?

Thanks again for your help, much appreciated.
Karim

2007-07-02 09:32:11 · 2 answers · asked by KC 1

i lost the key to my 3 door file cabinet and it was the only key that I had. Can I go to home depot with the lock so that they can make another key? The file cabinet is not locked, so I can easily take the lock off and take it. I need to know ASAP. Thanks

2007-07-02 09:07:13 · 6 answers · asked by armygirl86 1

I have central air and the fan is running outside but no air is coming threw the vents inside. I checked the braker box and flipped it, I also changed the filter I can here it running but no air. What can it be and how do I fix it?

2007-07-02 08:50:22 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole 2

Specifics from my home inspection:

- Ungrounded three-prong outlets in three rooms. (Original two-conductor wire is still used for the three-prong outlet).
- Outlet with reversed polarity
- Need weatherproof cover for exterior outlet.

This is for a one-story bungalow-style house, built in 1935 in North Carolina. I am looking for the total cost to have these items done. I realize there are a great number of dependencies to be considered, and that the range from low to high may be large, but I need to put something on a spreadsheet right now.

I am attempting to get estimates on a long list of repairs and renovations that I will need a house I'm under contract to purchase so that I can have my lender put together a construction loan. I have a contractor coming out next week (so please don't respond "you need to have an electrician take a look..." Of course, I do).

2007-07-02 08:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by rotten_toast 2

2007-07-02 08:43:20 · 3 answers · asked by Deebo 2

I was trying to install a new flush mechanism in my bloody toilet and I accidently dropped the pipe wrench on the bowl and the bowl cracked. Is there any way I can repair the toilet without buying a new one ?

2007-07-02 08:00:34 · 7 answers · asked by Smoky 3