Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I have hard water deposits on some fan pads. How can i dissolve these mineral deposits? >Thanks in advance.

2007-07-02 07:51:08 · 6 answers · asked by FOXRACING 3

I need to re-attach three hinges on a door off the back deck of a home I bought. It is a pretty solid door with a "Z bracing." Which screws would provide the most strength for attaching the metal hinge to the wood?

2007-07-02 06:40:05 · 5 answers · asked by Justin 2

I was being an idiot and overfilled the oil tank. I've been able to drain out most of the excess to the point that I can get it started, without any smoking, but it will only stay on for 3 mins. or so. When it shuts off I can't get it to start up again. I'm looking for some tips on what else I need to do to get it running smoothly and consistently again. Can you help?

2007-07-02 06:37:01 · 3 answers · asked by Cedars Coach 2

We have very streaky water pressure (really strong one minute and then really low later), so when I water my lawn it's very inconsistent, is there a way that I could install some sort of regulator just on my outside valve...I would rather not mess with my pressure inside if I don't have to.

2007-07-02 06:24:02 · 2 answers · asked by Tim 2

2007-07-02 06:07:59 · 13 answers · asked by barriehatton 2

i am helping a friend replace outlets in her house.
The house was built in the 1950s.

I have done this type of work (do it yourself style). This weekend, i ran into something that i have never seen before.

http://www.acehardware.com/graphics/info/shared/ACE_Projects_AddWiring2.jpg

The diagram above shows a normal installation.

The outlet that i replaced only used the top screw on each side. But it was a continuous loop. So the wire didn't end in this box, it kept going someplace. So, they just stripped a small part of the sheathing away, attached it behind the screw, and the wire keeps going.

Quesion. Is that "normal" or should i cut the wire and attached one half to the top screw and the other half to the bottom screw? It just seems a little unsafe...

Thanks

2007-07-02 06:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by jon k 2

2007-07-02 05:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved from Manhattan to the burbs a few months ago...thanks for your help.

2007-07-02 05:42:40 · 3 answers · asked by eric_wexelputz 2

it's one of those pre-molded black plastic fish ponds that you can buy at Home Depot and it's developed a leak somewhere. So I need to empty it, clean it it, dry it, repair the crack or leak, and then let that set and dry, then refill it and put the fish back in. I don't want to use something that would be toxic to the fish.

2007-07-02 03:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by bobo 2

I have the kind of windows that crank open, but on almost half of them the crank is breaking and won't shut the windows. It will open them, but shutting the windows involves pulling the screen off and manually pulling the window shut. Is there an easy fix for this, or a way to buy and install new cranks? My landlord won't replace the windows.

Thanks!

2007-07-02 03:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by jillshines 2

I have an old 50 year old bedroom set handed down to me. Each night in bed I hear noise coming from the wood, like low brbrbrbrbrbrbrrr, eve hear of this? if I tap the place the noise is coming from it stops, then starts up again shortly. Can anyone out there offer me any help with this? I thought it might be termites? But found out they are silent.

2007-07-02 02:22:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have recently purchased and installed a new bath, however we are finding that when we stand in it it makes alot of noise (creaking, groaning) and it feels like it's going to collapse!! Not sure if we're just being a bit paranoid but I wondered if anyone else has had this with a new bath and if we should be worried? Any advise/ comments would be much appreciated.

2007-07-01 23:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-01 22:40:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

A couple of hours ago, a loud, high-pitched noise (sounds almost like the ringing of a tuning fork) started up and has been constant since then. I tracked it to what seemed to be the two air vents in the master bedroom, but when I shut the power off completely (circuit breaker), the noise stopped all together. When I walked outside, the noise seems to be coming from underneath the house, which is a crawlspace foundation. Any ideas as to what this could be? Thanks in advance.

2007-07-01 19:33:13 · 5 answers · asked by nievetay 1

I had Sod installed on February 9th. Since then it has grown nicely even though there are a few (3) brown patches remaining. I just mowed the lawn last Thursday and cut it to approx 3.5 inches (3" from ground). However, I noticed underneath the beautiful green grass is appears brown. Is this normal? if not, how do I treat it?

2007-07-01 17:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by Bre n 1

It isn't a banging noise. It's more of a howling, whining noise. I recently replaced the entire valve assembly in the toilet tank. But why would that make a difference? Nevertheless, I opened and shut the valves for the toilet and the house supply. Is there air in there? The noise is coming from the house overall more than near the toilet. Thanks!

2007-07-01 17:17:29 · 4 answers · asked by gpaltrow2001 2

I dont have any privacy and the door knob doesn't have a lock. So how do I close it without a lock?

2007-07-01 17:15:51 · 16 answers · asked by ♠lAUGhTERZ 5

2007-07-01 16:38:04 · 4 answers · asked by luv2bnrn 1

hi, i have developed a leak in my hot tub and I'm not sure I know where it is coming from. However, there is one jet that appears to be broken because the center of it is very loose. So, I suspect that this is the problem...

i am reading about a product called "Seal-A-Leak". Has anyone had experience or used this product? I may think about trying it.

help please, I' at a loss right now... thanks

2007-07-01 16:30:37 · 2 answers · asked by SLink 1

I have 2 zone sprinkler system. it has worked fine as of two weeks ago. Only one zone now works. the other does nothing like it is a power issue. I checked timer and appears to be fine. How do I check solenoids for problems (do I need to open them up and if so, how) They look like hard plastic with two wires coming from each. i have three solenoids. is there something else I should be checking also?

2007-07-01 16:27:33 · 7 answers · asked by professor 4

I know that it depends on the job. But I have absolutely no clue how much jobs like this cost.

In one of the shower/tubs in the house, there is a problem. When it runs for a while, it floods the house. I'm guessing a burst pipe. I don't have much money, but I now have to sleep in a room, where there is mold in the furniture, and possibly in the carpet/walls.

I just would like to know an approximate estimate, so that maybe I could save up, or just forget the whole thing.

2007-07-01 16:23:16 · 14 answers · asked by Jade G 1

nothing i plug into these two outlets work. i used an AC detector and there is power to the outlets. i used a multimeter and it reads 118VAC in one outlet and 0 at the other. i'm thinking of replacing the outlets tomorrow. any ideas?

2007-07-01 16:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by xknyghtmayre 4

Oiling hinges, windows, keyholes, doors, etc.? WD-40?

What's your choice?

2007-07-01 15:37:21 · 10 answers · asked by curious cat 3

2007-07-01 15:31:29 · 10 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

2007-07-01 15:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by mark w 1

Due to heavy rains my home compressor is sitting close to water when it rains. Who or how do I get another concrete pad to raise up my compressor to elevate it away from the runoff?

2007-07-01 15:11:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an older kitchen that we do plan on doing a major remodel in about 5 years or so. But we want to install a disposal now. We currently have a dishwasher installed and no room to install an air gap that heard about from the retailer I will purchase the disposal from. I have PVC and no available holes in my current cast iron sink to install an air gap.

Is this something I have to install or is there a way around it that my plumber would be okay installing?

2007-07-01 14:29:03 · 9 answers · asked by AuntieKJ 4

The acorns are packed all the way to the top of the pipe. The pipe is to small for a vacuum cleaner and the overall length is about 15'. How can I get them out?

2007-07-01 14:10:19 · 3 answers · asked by jwo2506 1

2007-07-01 13:59:56 · 8 answers · asked by tmat6306 1

2007-07-01 13:55:14 · 3 answers · asked by Curious 1