Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

We have a mouse in our office and my boss wants me to get the glue kind, i frowned, he said if I could find the friendly kind and it worked we could get that. Thank you!!!

2007-09-07 04:48:37 · 6 answers · asked by pumpkinseed 2

2007-09-07 04:35:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 8-year-old pop-up camper and the seams are beginning to come loose. Is trying to sew them the only way of mending them?

2007-09-07 04:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by justwondering! 2

I got handed down a Toro Recycler push mower, which is probably 10-12 years old. I would like to use it, but I can't keep it running. After priming it 3-4 times and pulling a couple of times, it starts and then quickly dies. My dad said this is probably a sign that the carburetor needs to be cleaned? Does that sound right? If so, how can I take the carburetor off and clean it?

2007-09-07 04:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by tysonlee19 1

Every Friday morning, I pour about 6 gallons of hot boiling water down my bathroom sink with the theory that the scalding water should clear the pipes whatever is making this sink drain so slowly. Be it hair, grease, and other stuff.

What I noticed every single time I do this is the "gulping" or "blub blub" sound occurs just seconds after all the boiling water I pour down there is gone... then for the next 20 minutes or so I -still- hear that sound now and then - even if I did nothing else to the sink (ie turn on the water). Sounds like there's some air pocket down or there.

Is that sound good or bad?

2007-09-07 04:26:58 · 14 answers · asked by The Kid 4

I am using parquet adhesive not bitumen, but need to seal the old concrete floor before self levelling, is there a spreadable product I can use?

2007-09-07 02:53:34 · 7 answers · asked by soft69uk 2

My landlady gave me a Multi-Code gate opener. I have no instructions on how to program it. Inside there are 10 switches. My gate code is 5-5-7-2 does anyone have any idea how to program it to work?

2007-09-06 22:57:28 · 2 answers · asked by sdbiker 2

All he seemed to do was add a peice of wire to something behind the wall. Is this correct please?

2007-09-06 22:38:01 · 7 answers · asked by bottle babe 4

I need to work two pumps cyclicaly at home. so that the other pump should get a rest .This is to install to my house as I am having two pumps of 1H.P of 220V.Now only pump is istalled but it heats up due to continuos operation.I have some experience of electrical wiring but I cannot make it run .My over tank need one hour to fill it.

2007-09-06 22:09:43 · 7 answers · asked by meetantacheri 1

I'm redoing my bathtub and surrounding wall remodel and i'm planning to put of panel in the ceiling over the tub and block the heater air outlet (heater outlet is also in the ceiling over the tub). The reason I want to block the heater outlet is due to rust problem since outlet soaks up lot of the hot moisture during shower. Bathroom remodel place wants me to block the outlet before they put the ceiling panel because the hot air coming down could lossen the adhesive used to glue panel to the ceiling. Can any one help me how to do this x tks

2007-09-06 19:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by imgone 1

2007-09-06 18:25:34 · 7 answers · asked by Ken S 2

I was told to always set my air conditioner fan to "on" and "cool" for the best air circulation. Right now I have the air conditioner fan setting set to "on" and the temp setting set to "cool" as a few people have told me to try it out. Its seems to be working for the hotter rooms upstairs but will this drive my electric bill up or damage the blower motor if it runs 24/7? I just replaced that motor and that’s how I heard of this method.
4 different people told me they do this during the summer and I've never heard of doing that. I always set mine in the past to "auto" and "cool". Will I save money by leaving it on all the time? What’s the best?

2007-09-06 17:45:40 · 8 answers · asked by FERG 1

2007-09-06 16:42:31 · 3 answers · asked by MIkE ALEGRIA 1

This question is for homeowners who use professional gutter companys to clean and maintain rain gutters.

2007-09-06 15:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by Jay Bailey 3

1. cut _ you body when using a knife
2. large pieces of broken glass should be clean up w/ a _
3. to pick up tiny pieces of glass, use a _
4. when reaching high shelves use a _
5. elecricity and _ are a dangerous pair
6. a damaged electrical cord can be a source of _
7. to many appliences plugged into one outlet can cause _ or _
8. a source of burns in the kitchen is _
9. when cooking, _ clothes can help prevent burns or fires.
10. materials the burn easily are called _
11. pan handles should be turned to the _ of range when cooking.
12. using a wet potholder can cause _
13. when lifting the cover from a hot pan, uncover the _ of the pan first.
14. grease will splater you and burn you if _ is poured on a grease fire.
15. a greas fire can be put out w/ the ingredients _ or blank

dont be stupid saying thats long im not going to answer all that remember 10 points this is a class assignment

2007-09-06 14:48:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bought it new 7 years ago and never had it serviced before.

2007-09-06 14:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by whatthehec 2

I recenly bought a microwave online and when I opened the box I noticed that the styrofoam that was next to the microwave left a sticky residue behind on the microwave maybe due to heat. But I was wondering what is the best method to remove this residue without damaging the microwave?

2007-09-06 12:55:31 · 6 answers · asked by chump0 1

Gasoline engine: How do you adjust the choke linkage (nut-bolt spring linkage) and needle valve carburetor (screw-spring) for optimal performance ?

The settings were moved and everything seems okay. Just wondered if there is a set up proceedure for optimum performance ?

2007-09-06 12:54:45 · 6 answers · asked by Ole Gimlet Eye 2

nailing a 10in plank floor with cut nails. the nail is supposed to hold the grain better but with the grain or across the grain?

2007-09-06 12:25:58 · 3 answers · asked by doityourselfer 1

I saw a sign in a Plumbing Retailer that said "Clogger is only sold to Licensed Plumbers" What is this Clogger they are talking about?

2007-09-06 12:04:32 · 2 answers · asked by wag19wag 1

i recently discovered a long term leak under my bath and found the floor and wall to be soaked. It has been like it for months and became apparent because of a damp smell in the house on the ground floor. I have fixed the leak and have a domestic dehumidifier as bought from B&Q for @£70 running. It has been going for about four days and is pulling about 6 litres a day out of the building. How much would it be pulling out if the house were dry, surely not this much? But is there that much water still in the wall and the concrete floor after four days of 24 hour use?

2007-09-06 10:36:30 · 8 answers · asked by danchip 2

i have checked the breakers and they are on any ideals what could be wrong?

2007-09-06 10:35:08 · 5 answers · asked by sandy 1

My front door is not opening! The knob just keeps turning & turning until I've practically screqed the knob off. I don't want to pay to get it fixed, so does anyone know what the problem might be & how I could fix it? My home is very old- built in 1927- so that be part of the issue. The knob is glass and looks old too (I don't know if it's original).

2007-09-06 10:10:51 · 5 answers · asked by Snugs 3

the strings and plate and everything are in the way. how do I clean the dust out?

2007-09-06 09:49:02 · 6 answers · asked by pianoplayer123 2

My grandparents bought a Craftsman lawnmower around nine months ago. As usual, they bought the extended warranty so that the mower should be covered 'til 2009! Upon questioning, every representative of Sears said that everything is covered other than air filters, spark plugs, & blades.

However, when I was cutting my normal, grassy yard.. the lawn mower started vibrating a little harder than normal. I didn't think much of it, so I continued mowing for about another minute longer. But all of a sudden, the carburetor fell off... it didn't come unbolted, but the corner of the frame just snapped.

How does the thing just starts vibrating when I'm more than halfway through *nothing* but grass, breaking the metal frame apart. That's not right. So I take it to Sears, where they ship it off for almost two weeks to tell me I bent the blade, which caused the thin metal to snap. After asking my grandpa for $200 & he refused, they canceled the warranty & shipped it back.

What should I do?

2007-09-06 09:42:46 · 17 answers · asked by rokkitmon 1

My front porch is made with pressure-treated wood. It is stained a dark brown color. One day I realized there was a section on one piece of wood that looked "bubbly" and when I stepped on it, it felt sticky, almost like pine pitch. What could be causing this? This bubbly, sticky area only appears on one piece of wood. The porch is about 10' x 20' in size. Also, it is in direct sunlight all day long if that makes a difference. Thanks.

2007-09-06 09:41:41 · 6 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 4

I seem to have developed a rolling water pressure in my home. Is it the bladder tank or my pump?

2007-09-06 09:22:09 · 2 answers · asked by bhcarp 1

I've added it to an underground hole, known to house rattlesnakes. Yes, I've checked wikipedia.

2007-09-06 09:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Brand00 1

2007-09-06 09:05:57 · 11 answers · asked by nonewhome 1

I'm wondering if it's ok <> to leave the old insulating there and just add new ones / on top.

2007-09-06 09:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous