Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

I have a rock driveway that has grass growing up around it. I dont want to burn it off, and if anyone knows of a way to clear all of the grass off of just the area of the rock driveway, I would appreciate it if you could answer.

2007-08-22 06:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by Keeganrb 3

I recently lost power to my freezer in the garage and lost a lot of food due to spoiling. I have heard there is an alarm that plugs into a wall outlet and sounds when power is lost to that outlet. Is this true???

2007-08-22 06:52:45 · 3 answers · asked by Erik B 1

brown spots on bottom of tomatoes whats wrong with my plants and is there anything i can use to fix this?

2007-08-22 05:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by pyscho77777 1

2007-08-22 05:28:13 · 1 answers · asked by Josette 1

I have installed some CFL Lightbulbs that are advertised to last 5 years, but they have burned out in about 6 months with very moderate use. What's the deal?

2007-08-22 05:24:44 · 2 answers · asked by Amy D 1

I'm guessing I'd be using 4x4 posts.

The mobile home is around 12x70 feet.
I'd like to use the corrugated metal or plastic (preferably plastic) roofing. Better for weight and cost.

If anyone has links to plans for this or can give me detailed how to info I'd appreciate it.

2007-08-22 04:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

thers a crack on the mug which is not very obvious unless u loook at it closely, n when i pour water in it, thers tiny water droplets leakin out on the surface, is ther anythin i can do ?

2007-08-22 03:31:09 · 4 answers · asked by mion 3

My central heat & air unit is a little too small for my house (my landlord finally admitted it, but doesn't feel that its enough of a difference to have it changed it). This causes it to never get to the exact temperature needed & stay long enough for the unit to cut off. I'm concerned that my electric bill is going to be sky high. My landlord assures me that because it's a smaller unit, it is actually going to use much less power. That even though it never shuts off, that doesn't mean it will run my power bill up. Is he right or is he just saying that to get me to shut up (for now)?

2007-08-22 01:52:28 · 7 answers · asked by sunrise_n_tn 1

Ikea Kitchens??? looking at Ikea kitchens and appliances?
they sell whirlpool fridges and stoves.. I want to know if you think they are a good product and value for money

2007-08-21 23:52:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They are little bumps, it looks like the top is going to peel. Help, I did not buy the guarantee insurance for it.

2007-08-21 21:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by mamadixie 7

We've tried; 409, Goo gone, Amazing, Nail Polish Remover, & Grill cleaner and still cannot get the red and black sharpie off the wood paneling walls.

Suggestions?

2007-08-21 18:42:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor had a garage addition added to his home, it was attached the home in an "L" shaped corner where the home exists. Since the garage sat inside the "L" he used bolts and bolted a large board to the existing home, then the trusses on the inside of this "L" portion were added. Well this side of the home already was supporting two full stories. The Garage added more, for an already under built corner support. Well, my neighbor was sitting in his home last night and starting hearing some crackling sounds, as he went out to investigate, you guessed it, the corner wall, garage roof, and about 1/4 of his home caved in. It was bad.

The builder said he is not responsible since it was 2 years ago he built it and the warranty was only 1 year. So is this an insurance claim or what? Is the builder liable even though the warranty expired, or is my neighbor screwed? I would guess there is $100 K in damages.

2007-08-21 17:50:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

There was a power outage here, i came home and the AC was on but wasnt blowing any cool air. I turned it off then turned it back on, still nothign. Now it shut off( if it turned back on at all) and will not come on at all now. Any ideas? Its freakin 110 out and its 9pm. ts getting warm in here.

2007-08-21 16:46:07 · 4 answers · asked by Beefcake 2

on my craftsman riding mower, now it won`t crank. what switches or wiring might i have effected to create this problem, and how do i locate the source of my problem?
model # 917256552

2007-08-21 16:15:59 · 2 answers · asked by bill k 3

The maintenance man put in a new drain for the sink, & the putty won't dry. It also gets all over my hands when I wash dishes. I'm afraid the drain might fall apart.

2007-08-21 16:01:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

hsgh

2007-08-21 15:33:34 · 10 answers · asked by bob t 1

today we pulled a feed to outside lights and only used two hots and a ground.

2007-08-21 15:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by SUNNY 1

I live in a 2 story 2700 sq ft house with a lot of plants around the house. Since last month, a LOT of house flies have been showing up. Even after killing them they just keep coming. The doors to my house have always been closed and I don't have any dead flesh sitting around in trash cans or anything. I know they have to be multiplying somewhere but I don't know where! Can maggots live in plants? Can they eat their own dead flies? What should I Do!?

2007-08-21 14:54:07 · 5 answers · asked by John 1

We usually have the air conditioner to keep the house at 73 degrees. This is freezing for me, so I raised it to 80. it was working perfectly fine for a day and all of a sudden it stopped shooting out cold air in the middle of a 99 degree day. I've turned it off and on and it is working the same way it normally does, except it just refuses to blow out cold air. Could this have happened because i changed the temperature? If not, what is wrong with it and what can i do to fix it. Any help is appreciated as tomorrow is supposed to feel like 107.
The filter is new.

2007-08-21 14:36:16 · 9 answers · asked by Need answers 1

I have a Frigidaire dryer about 7 YO it has started to allow clothes to get stuck between the drum and the bottom of the outer opening. They get stuck which ruins them leaving a burn mark on the clothes. If I reach inside the drum I can push the front up about 1 inch which closed the gap where the clothes get pinched.

My question is do you think the rear bearing or the rollers are worn out allowing the drum to have slop in it or might it be another problem.

Thanks Gary

2007-08-21 14:04:29 · 4 answers · asked by Gary C 1

Or does the electricity go somewhere else? Like my toaster? Also, will I still be able to see?

2007-08-21 13:36:44 · 5 answers · asked by Greg 2

I have an open ground in a couple of my outlets in my house. There has been some rewiring done before I bought it, and I had the electric panel redone since I have owned it. Some of the open ground outlets I am able to close off, but some I still need some of the outlets. Will a GFI outlet , or a GFI breaker be better ? will the town C/O inspector flunk me if I do this ?

2007-08-21 13:12:25 · 6 answers · asked by martin r 1

-- I'll lose the kitchen appliances, the bedrooms, and the air conditioning; but I'll still have power in the bathrooms, and the washer/dryer work. The circuit breaker box is not warm and none of the breakers are tripped. If I start the dryer, the rest of the power comes back on. What do you think?

2007-08-21 09:56:01 · 9 answers · asked by . 4

I have central heating radiators. I had my boiler worked on and they worked good the first day. Now they are just cold and don't do anything. All the pipes are cold. They have 2 valves on them. I have bled the system multiple times and still nothing. Now that it is going to be getting cold soon, I need them to be working. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-21 09:47:05 · 2 answers · asked by ajay265@btinternet.com 1

2007-08-21 09:29:44 · 8 answers · asked by weezy g 1

2007-08-21 08:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by micky 1

Everything in our fridge keeps freezing: half gallons of OJ, gallons of milk, heads of lettuce, everything in the vegetable/fruit drawers. We have turned it down to its lowest setting. Why is it doing this? What can we do? Will turning down the freezer help?

2007-08-21 08:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by IAskUAnswer 6

2007-08-21 08:02:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 07:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by sassy 1 3

2007-08-21 07:34:44 · 6 answers · asked by Meg...Out of Hybernation 6