Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

When I plug something in I have to physically hold on to the outlet because it moves. In our son's room I was able to tighten up the screws that hold the actual plug in the box and it was fixed however I tried it in my kitchen and the plug ended up being flush with the wall itself. Instead of replacing box and repositioning it is there any such thing as spacers or washers I can safely use to bring the plug forward without replacing all?

2007-08-07 10:02:05 · 5 answers · asked by sudbury9 1

2007-08-07 09:52:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anita B 1

The Maytag Man has guaranteed me that if I reinforce the floor under my laundry room my front load washer won't "walk" around the room anymore. The machine is made to--I don't know--- dispense it's energy through the bottom he says which has been causing my floor to vibrate excessively which is making the machine move and sound like a hurricane in my home. I am pretty handy, but am at a loss on how to even start this "simple" project. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! the machine has actually ripped a hole into the new vinyl flooring. I am at my wits end. I have a crawl space.

2007-08-07 09:37:17 · 3 answers · asked by Mamacita 3

Econo-Rooter came to my house today. $85 to clear a blockage of Charmin tissue. I've got two small kids, who are scheduled for retraining on single-use quantities. (How many squares do you need?)

My question is, if you use Charmin and have kids (or have another member of the household who leaves a large paper trail), do you do regular maintenance to avoid those $85 bills?

I know there are chemicals at the store and I've read remedies like flushing a bowl of boiling water once a week, but I'd really appreciate personal experience here.

2007-08-07 09:27:50 · 8 answers · asked by jbrandtc 5

Buying a 100 yr old house with brand new basement. Want to remove a few supporting walls and also some teleposts in the basement so it can be developed. What other options do I have besides the steel beam which will cost me a fotune and having those walls there and teleposts all over? This house is a bit of a DIY project house for me and my bf so we are looking to do everything ourselves at the lowest costs possible. HELP ME PLEASE!

2007-08-07 08:19:48 · 5 answers · asked by Vanessa 2

Hi
Is it safe to use a "dimmer switch" to control a ceiling lamp with six forty watt bulbs.?

2007-08-07 08:08:20 · 11 answers · asked by gerard 4

Have waited way to long to ask this question but still need to get this done. I applied deck sealer a couple of months ago using a garden sprayer as recommended, but unfortunately came to discover that I got much of the spray along the siding of my house and have yet to find a good solution to remove the small specks of dark brown deck sealer without damaging my siding. What suggestions do you have?

2007-08-07 07:39:15 · 1 answers · asked by TimmyJ 1

My real estate agent told me this as a solution to why there is a 1/2" of soot in my attic. I've never heard of such a thing but thought I'd check around.

2007-08-07 07:03:20 · 3 answers · asked by calymo81 1

I live in a High ranch house i live on the top floor i wanna know how to sneak out the house both the doors are sqweky and ma father a light sleeper.

2007-08-07 06:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 06:20:45 · 3 answers · asked by Jim S 1

When buying taps etc for the bathroom, it says WRAS approved, what does it mean

2007-08-07 06:19:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

It trip in December of 2005 and the Summer of 2006 but since then its in working condition. I'm thinking that the circuit breaker is old but we installed it in the late 80s or early 90s not sure but we have updated our plug outlets in the early 90s to late 90s.

Many Thanks

2007-08-07 06:00:45 · 7 answers · asked by slb20062003 2

EPA rules state that the radon gas should be vented from the basement subfloor all the way to the roof with a fan that must be mounted above grade.
Why can't radon gas be vented out directly through the wall, just like a dryer vent, with the fan mounted in the basement?

2007-08-07 05:10:16 · 3 answers · asked by Andy T 2

We just got a new washer and cannot remove the old hoses from the pipes with the shut off valves on them. I don't want to bend or break anything. any suggestions?

2007-08-07 04:41:41 · 7 answers · asked by funfyzics 1

I changed the spark plug, Changed the oil, cleaned the carb bowl. What do I do next? Please help. I have a lawn mowing job (I'm 13, and mow a few lawns) and just got this tractor, but it wont run. Keep in mind I only have about $100.

I tried compression tests, spark plug sparks, carb I am unsure of what to do to clean it, and the gas has been cleaned. What now?

Anyone wanna give me a running tractor or some help with this one? I live in Avon Ny, near Geneseo and Rochester.

2007-08-07 04:38:21 · 4 answers · asked by 54jknb5487dfg46 2

property which needs to be fixed up (really badlly, the inside sucked) they are supposed to take what is valued as a $60,000 house and turned it into something that is approximately 150,000. In my opinion you'd have to tear it down and start over in order for that to happen. What does rehabbing intail? New counter tops, carpet? Help!

2007-08-07 03:59:42 · 5 answers · asked by Fall 1

2007-08-07 03:54:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son tripped over a fan cord that was attached to the wall socket. The socket came out of the wall about 1/2 inch (plate and all). I tried to push it back in but it seems stuck. There are some type of metal clamps on each side of the socket. It just won't budge. I tried pulling it out a little more to see if something was stuck, but I can't move it. Is it safe to force the socket back into the wall? We currently live in Germany so not sure if sockets here are different (I know it's 220V). I know nothing about electricity or anything like that! HOw can I get the socket back into the wall?

2007-08-07 03:06:02 · 8 answers · asked by blueyonder 2

2007-08-07 02:42:27 · 2 answers · asked by bett 1

I'd rather maintain my septic system if possible - better than having problems later. RidX says it should be used once a month (which, of course, would mean they get $$$). Is that really true? What is the best way to maintain the septic system? Thanks!

2007-08-07 01:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 01:37:43 · 9 answers · asked by Sam W 1

I have not used this fireplace for 4 years. However, since it is gas burning with ceramic logs, I don't think there would be any build-up in the chimney. I want to use it this winter but don't know if the chimney needs to be cleaned first.

2007-08-07 01:15:23 · 6 answers · asked by Mike C 2

Our house was built in 1945. Would it pose a fire hazard to the original wiring which is in excellent shape if we upgrade some breakers to 20 amp from the 15 amp we currently have. The breaker box has been upgraded but the original wiring is in the walls. Thanks

2007-08-06 23:55:48 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-08-06 22:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I smell gas in my room I've never had it happen.. I'm in a basement room and I have my window open but can't tell if it's coming from outside or not. Should I be worried right now? What should I do?

2007-08-06 20:03:36 · 11 answers · asked by DMaxx 3

the scent started coming out 10 minutes ago....it smells like a burned stuff or a dead rat...or something like that....the smell was just in ONE SPOT!!!...it was kinda wierd....so whats causing the bad scent?

2007-08-06 19:53:13 · 7 answers · asked by confused person 1

where can one go to understand the inner working of air conditioners and heaters, someone or some company that knows what they are talking about i mean a real professional

2007-08-06 18:00:13 · 3 answers · asked by Ray S 2

Ive been having a problem with my C/A unit.. Ive changed the filter, cleaned the coils and everything to the point that the only thing that it might be needing is freon to put in... So we called a heating and air speicalists and he said he would charge us no higher then $140.00 to put freon in it, thats labor and all.. He says it depends on how low it is, it could cost us lower then that.. ..he said "freon is $30.00 a pound"..
My qeustion is, is that a good deal? We are new to this and I just want to be careful about who I get to do this....
Also, When the C/A Tech goes to check out everything to make sure that the central air is working correctly.. What all rooms do they check? Do they stay mostly in the basement and around the outside unit? The reason why I'm asking because I have small children and our house is a large 2 story so i dont want the C/A Tech to come into a room and fall over a toy or anything...lol

2007-08-06 17:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by Karma 2

2007-08-06 17:26:41 · 10 answers · asked by Tryst 1

2007-08-06 16:24:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous