Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

There is a hole in the wall of my basement that used to be where the sump pump hose drained outside. I recently had my basement waterproofed and, when they put in a new sump pump, they did not use this hole so it is not just an open hole that is letting water run in. What is the best substance to fill the hole? It's about 2 inches across. Would something like "Great Stuff" work? Of do I need something more hard core?

2007-08-16 16:22:05 · 8 answers · asked by Schleppy 5

The rake just keeps going back and forth and wont stop unless I turn the power off, but I shouldn't have to do that.

2007-08-16 16:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My tubs finish is awful and trying to decide which way to go, buy a new one or have it reglazed. My house was built in the 50s so I'm assuming it's cast iron.

2007-08-16 16:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

What is the best method of removing hardened white paint on green linoleum tile?

2007-08-16 16:15:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I stick that snake thingy through the sink's pipe..Anything else? Thank you!

2007-08-16 15:54:13 · 9 answers · asked by lil C 1

I am having my new range delivered tomorrow afternoon. I had a slide-in electric range previously and it was hard wired in. I was told that the new range will need a 4-prong outlet. I went and bought a 4 prong outlet and becan looking at how to wire it in. My house has a 3-wire 220v source. I have a 4 wire plug and apparently my new range will be sent with a 4-wire plug.

What do I do? I am not going to re-wire my house. I need to know how to connect the 3 wires in the 4 wire outlet.

Black-hot, black/red-hot, bare copper-ground.
No Neutral.

2007-08-16 15:34:39 · 8 answers · asked by Andrew R 1

I just bought new burner for my grill, but at the connection from the nozzle, behind the temperature knob, there is a huge gap, I suppose to let air in and mix with the gas on its way to the burner. It looks odd though; its such a big hole in the metal hose... won't the pressurized gas just leak out into the air when I light it up? It looks like my grill is about to become and an incendiary bomb.

2007-08-16 15:19:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our 20-year-old front stoop is surrounded by brick (like the
crust in a pie). The concrete center of the stoop (5'x5') has
gradually settled front to back by about 1 1/2" to 2." Can
fresh cement bring the stoop up to snuff? If not, is there
a concrete-like material loaded with plasticisers that would
grip the surface of the old concrete and look attractive? In
the end, will the old cement have to be broken up and be
carried away only to be replaced entirely? I do not intend this
to be a DIY project.

2007-08-16 15:05:58 · 4 answers · asked by GrandpaBill 1

Can you remove dust and mold from the records? How?

2007-08-16 15:04:34 · 2 answers · asked by titania520 1

Compression 70 & 80, have spark on new plugs,checked keyway,ok. gas ok.wires ok, wont fire with starting fluid,. what do i do next/

2007-08-16 14:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by CARL S 1

2007-08-16 14:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 14:24:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a roof- that does not leak but looks terrible- there was a new addittion put on the house a few years ago (before i purchased it) and when the roof was put on - it does not match the old roof by shingle type- or by the level of it, the old roof is higher. very poor quality.! im wondering if anyone ran across this problem and if it can be fixed rather then redoing the whole roof?? the house is in albany area ny, anyone have experience with how much this will cost??if there are any contractors willing to quote it -i have a picture availble. email me at mbhoakct76@yahoo.com for a photo.

2007-08-16 14:16:08 · 1 answers · asked by mary h 4

How can I get the floor to look wet but be dry at the same time. I mop the floor and its got this nice shine but after it dries it losses that shine. Is there anything that will help keep that wet shinny look.

2007-08-16 14:05:58 · 4 answers · asked by mystic red knight 3

2007-08-16 13:50:55 · 12 answers · asked by reptilebloke 2

Will do you like best?

I choose DeWALT.

2007-08-16 13:25:02 · 15 answers · asked by dj c 2

2007-08-16 12:43:20 · 14 answers · asked by Maria P 1

2007-08-16 12:38:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been told that I cant drain it and leave it empty, but I cant afford a $700.00 power bill because of a pool I have that never gets used and is always GREEN??? There has to be something that I can do to leave this MONEY PIT EMPTY??

2007-08-16 11:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, my condo is at the coast, has a sliding glass door that stays open all day, and then theres the front door thats pretty heavy, and since were at the coast, the winds pick up, so when we go through the front door, regardless of the slider being open, slams shut real fast, today it slammen on my finger and it hurt real bad. we need to know what we can do about that door. maybe a door stop? i need ideas!

2007-08-16 11:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by Sabrina Devareoux 4

My sewage tank is bubbiling over. Even from the rock and cement fixture. everyone in town that does plumbing is closed.

2007-08-16 11:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by couger881 1

I recently replaced my electric lawnmower blade, put everything back in right, and yet the mowed grass strip is lower on one side. I looked underneath my lawnmower and I see that that the hub is a little lop-sided, making the blade a little lop-sided. Should I just continue to use it the way it is? It works fine otherwise.

2007-08-16 10:56:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This bathroom is hardly ever used. It has to be something in the water. Is there a leaner that is super strong or something I can do to prevent the ring from coming back? I clean this annoying toilet every 2 days. The ring always comes back. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-08-16 10:46:22 · 10 answers · asked by army25chick2001 2

I built a new house 3 years ago, so my ac unit is basically new. The outside temp for the past week has been around 104-106 degrees, & I can't get my ac to cool below 83 until around 11 p.m. Not sure the size of the unit but the house is only 1300 sf. although the ceiling in the living room (where the themostats located) has an 18 ft. vault. When the inside temp is at 83-85 the temp coming out the vents is 69-70 and the temp at the return is about 82. I also change the filter monthly and just changed it a week ago. Just wondering if this is normal before I pay for a service call.

2007-08-16 10:42:49 · 8 answers · asked by dvy_jones_locker 2

Can someone help me????

My A/C started leaking water and its all over the floor in the boiler room. I asked the manager to send someone and the told me its normal that it would stop, it did for two days. i know about the humidity in the air condensing, but now its under the floor and the tiles are begining to lift

2007-08-16 10:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by CoolJBAD 2

2007-08-16 10:38:33 · 4 answers · asked by JILLYB 1

centeral air unit for my home?

2007-08-16 10:31:24 · 7 answers · asked by Chrissy 3

2007-08-16 10:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by James H 1

My husband is looking to do some side jobs until he can find something more stable. What can he legally do (Ohio) without forking out a bunch of money for insurance/licenses? He is experienced in many areas such as painting, drywall, carpet, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. and is just looking to do some minor work, no major renovations or anything. And only on a temporary basis, not a permanant business venture. I don't want him to get in any legal trouble for doing work he isn't licensed to do. Any suggestions?

2007-08-16 10:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont understand why so many people hate gay people, i take so much crap everyday, just for being gay... its not my choice! i dont choose to be this way!!! Every day I go "Why God Why?" (But then i see some shirtless guy jog by and go "Thank you..") But what is so different between gay and straight? They like girls, i like guys. SO WHAT?!?!?!?!?

2007-08-16 09:57:53 · 20 answers · asked by luigi 2