Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

I was ironing on my bed. When I went to get a shirt out of the closet, the iron tipped over, leaving a burn mark in the mattress. It left a tear on the top layer of my mattress. Is there a patch I could use, or some other method, to cover the tear in the mattress? I'm just worried the tear will spread, causing the padding to come out. If anyone has an idea how to repair this, I would appreciate it. Thank you very much for your help!

2007-08-08 13:28:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what ,on the customer side,do you look for in a roofing company when you are researching to get your roof done?

2007-08-08 13:17:50 · 11 answers · asked by actenergydrinkdealer 2

???

2007-08-08 13:06:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In My room i have a computer cord with a tv, dvd and a playstation 2 but i shut toff the cord when i'm not watching tv. i also have a air conditioner plug into a different plug outlet and finally my cell phone charger and plug for my laptop.

2007-08-08 12:11:04 · 3 answers · asked by slb20062003 2

Is it defective?
It's only 3 months old.

2007-08-08 11:50:20 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 4

We are removing our 20 year old cedar shake roof. Can we burn the shingles without harming the environment. I don't know what fire inhibitor (if any) these were treated with when the roof was built.

2007-08-08 11:42:27 · 5 answers · asked by Q&A 1

My bathroom sink had a clog in it and the water was going down very slow. so i went and got liquid plumber (the foam and gel), and that cleared it right up. But then i look at my tub, and all the water that goes out from my sink is going into my tub from the tub drain. it is also bringing this nasty brown dirt from the pipes in with it. Ive tried everything. every time i use the bathroom sink, it goes right in to the tub. Its been like this for 3 days. And it will not go down at all. i tired drano and even plunging it with the plumber. what should i do?

2007-08-08 11:13:40 · 8 answers · asked by mikey212 1

2007-08-08 11:05:11 · 3 answers · asked by ben n 1

2007-08-08 10:54:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an above ground pool and it has a leak in the liner and i cant seem to find it. Please help, i need to find this leak soon!

2007-08-08 10:51:19 · 3 answers · asked by soccerboarder90 1

Right after completion of a home that was built, the customer moved furniture into it. There was a leaking pipe upstairs and it caused water damage through the ceiling to the bottom level of the home where it leaked onto a used, leather couch.
The next day, the contracter sent the plumber, sheet rockers, and painters out to make all of the repairs. Everything was done quickly and efficiently within the next 2 days.
However, there was water damage to the leather couch. The couch is used and has some dog scratches and worn places. After the water dried there was a light mark about the size of a large pan on the upper corner. The contractor volunteered to have it cleaned, which would cost about $500.00 including pick up and delivery, or give the customer the $500.00 cash outright to put towards the purchase of a new couch.
The customer feels that the contractor should pay for a brand new couch......WHAT DO YOU THINK?

2007-08-08 09:30:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

My floor is getting soaked due to the window air conditioner spitting out water. It has been cleaned out already so its not that.

2007-08-08 09:05:15 · 6 answers · asked by John & Jenn L 1

I was wondering if it would be safe/possible to heat my dog house with the dryer vent? He is a husky and does not need constant heat, nor does it want it, so the dryer heat would be sufficent (we do one-three loads a day!). I was wondering if this is unsafe or if anyone had any suggestions on how to do this safely. I am thinking it's a great way to recycle the lost heat we pay for! Does anyone have any suggestions or comments?
Thank you!!

2007-08-08 08:46:31 · 9 answers · asked by designz51 3

I had a project manager come out from the company I used to do a bathroom rehab and he recommended and ultimately sell me on the replacement of the p-trap. The reason being we had a slow drain. Now the guys out here are trying to tell me that the drain works fine w/ a thourough cleaning and router. It works OK, but should I try and negoriate the price if they omit this procedure I already paid for? How much should I knock off? Is the P-Trap replacement a good idea or can I get by with regular cleanings?

2007-08-08 08:44:52 · 3 answers · asked by mixbay13 1

We recently had rain and i noticed a corner in the wall was damp... anyway, with the leak resolved, i just saw this very faint gray area on the damp area (the wood is still unpainted) which was like drawing a small line using gray chalk on the wood ever so lightly. As i brushed it off with my hand, it came off. Now, i do not know if this is mold or just dust .. or the residue with the water that just dried up... oh yeah, and what do i do with it?

2007-08-08 08:42:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there a way to get what appears to be cigarette burns out of what I think is a corean (sp?) counter top? The countertop is that plasticy looking stuff... sort of half plastic / half marble looking. I think it's corean (not sure how to spell that). We just bought this house so I'm not sure. I don't think it's a curling iron burn... pretty sure it's from cigarettes. Can it be buffed out or something?

2007-08-08 08:37:40 · 3 answers · asked by lauchremi 1

2007-08-08 07:52:23 · 4 answers · asked by simshi993052 2

2007-08-08 06:49:17 · 6 answers · asked by managermom 2

I feel so dumb. I turned off both the cold & hot water to see if it would shut the water off outside (didn't). But when I turned it back on, no water comes out of the tap on the hot side (kitchen & bathroom!). I keep fiddling with both, along with the valve - it comes on, but doesn't stay on. Help!

2007-08-08 06:45:20 · 3 answers · asked by katzeye8@verizon.net 1

I stick my hamsters Moley and Fluffin into the dryer for a few minutes without the static sheet... Then they run around the house and all the dust bunnies magically stick to their fur... Now that is my kind of housework!

2007-08-08 05:31:03 · 5 answers · asked by Ultrastooge™ 2

I have a gas dryer I'm trying to hook up. I have bought a gas line kit from the hardware store that has all the parts I need (fitings for each end, steel gas line, teflon for gas, etc.).

My question is, do I need to tape the flared ends too? or just the regular male ends?

2007-08-08 05:14:39 · 7 answers · asked by John P 1

2007-08-08 05:13:07 · 7 answers · asked by Donnie 1

2007-08-08 05:12:59 · 5 answers · asked by YannDumont 1

came home from work last night. it was hot in the house. blower was on, thermostat works, no blown fuse, switched off and on the breakers, no clogged air filter..replaced anyways..compressor tries to turn on...but doens't.

Am i just low or out of freon?!

2007-08-08 03:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by offcenter78 1

I've got a tractor and was wondering if I could use either the rear blade or rear box blade to level my lot using only the existing soil. There's a few low spots so I figure I could make everything the same level to fill in the lows.

2007-08-08 03:26:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a sewage problem. I called the city, they sent someone out to my house, he pretty much just got out of his truck didn't even look at anything, just told me that it was "my" problem not the cities. My sinks and toilet are draining fine, but when flushed we can hear a bubbling type noise in the pipes and it's draining out of the pipe that comes out of the back of the house. My problem is I have no money, I am on maternity leave, scheduled to be enduced monday 8-13-07. I am worried about my kids getting sick because of this. Is there anybody or any company you know of that could help me out?I don't want a hand out, I will be able to pay when i return to work, i just need something done quick, please help!!!!

2007-08-08 02:49:20 · 8 answers · asked by april_y75 1

We are thinking of changing the carpet but unsure if this will resolve the issue. Please advise.

2007-08-08 02:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by tayengkoy 1

My apartment is about 350 square feet, and right now there is no heating system. I am worried about (a) starting a fire if I leave a space heater on while I'm not home, and (b) freezing my pets and pipes if I turn a space heater off while I'm not home. My landlord is an idiot...please help!

2007-08-08 02:11:47 · 3 answers · asked by citygirl 1

Engine won`t stay on .
I have changed the plug / Clean carb / However I can not drain the gas to put new gas in .I read it is good to have fresh Gas.
Can someone help me to find the drain or should i take the plug out and upside down the gas tank that way .
PLZ help
THX
It starts but does not stay on .

2007-08-08 00:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by rafsky 1

We are considering buying the house we are now renting. It was built in the 60's and we are getting a pretty good price on it. It has a crawlspace underneath, so it's easy to get at the plumbing. One time a handyman, not really a pro, told us he thought our pipes might have been recalled. They are gray and flexible. Does anyone know about this? Are all plumbing pipes flexible?

2007-08-07 22:16:43 · 4 answers · asked by maximus_ikiru 2