Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

The plumber tried to sell me an organic drain cleaner called Bio-Rooter. Does anybody have any experience (good or bad) with this product?

2007-10-19 01:54:41 · 0 answers · asked by delerue 3

.. that the toilet was OK as he did not see any bubble.

Could somebody knowledgeable explain the logic behind his method?

Thank you very much!

2007-10-19 01:50:00 · 3 answers · asked by delerue 3

I have an old Hoover electric 110 amp dryer that needs a drum belt. Please tell me where I can find one

2007-10-19 00:45:36 · 3 answers · asked by Terri 1

Or "faucet" to Americans.
The bath tap sometimes leaks water onto the floor if it's not shut fully tight; instead of dripping into the bath tub, the water travels along the underside of the tap, along the back of the bath and down onto the floor. It only happens sometimes (I think it's when the water is "thick") but it made a real mess last time.

Is there a simple way to fix it without replacing the taps?

2007-10-19 00:07:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-18 23:30:21 · 5 answers · asked by Juno 2

What do you do if there is a problem in your apartment and you talk to the landlord and nothing gets done... where would be the next place to go? we had some neighbors upstairs that let the water in the tub run over and it came down in our apartment well now the place upstairs is vacant and we have another leak. it is actually making a bubble in the wall full of water and our floor is soaking wet...someone please help i am a 1st time renter. thank you for your help

2007-10-18 20:58:07 · 9 answers · asked by ??? 2

I have an old house (built in 1891) and most walls are lathing and plaster. Also interested in finding the cost of installing ceiling fixtures, as the only lighting in bedrooms is from lamps. There IS a lightswitch routed to an outlet for the lamps. Located near Twin Cities, MN.

2007-10-18 19:24:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what philippine products can be used?

2007-10-18 18:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by Haydee G 1

I had a brand new Price-Pfister tub and shower set installed recently. Shortly after installation, it began to drip from the tub spout. The plumbing behind the walls checks out ok. I inspected the cartridge and replaced all of the gaskets and o-rings I could find. After slathering everything with waterproof grease, I put it back together, and the tub spout still leaked.
Here's the funny part though, the leak itself acts like it is timed. After running water into the tub I would shut it off, and nothing would leak. Then 10 seconds later, the tub spout would leak water. After a while, it would trail off and stop. Then another 10 seconds later, the leak would begin again, and it would keep going on and off with that 10 seconds in between leaks.
There is nothing else in my house using water at the time. As far as I know, the pressure from my city water is constant. No other fixtures are behaving like this. What could possibly be causing this?

2007-10-18 17:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by jsleno 3

2007-10-18 16:06:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking at an online program so I can learn on top of what I already know. Once I finish I would like to be licensed however I need to be and start a business. I just dont know or cant find what I need in Illinois. Is it a national license or what?

2007-10-18 16:02:30 · 6 answers · asked by fish2441 2

2007-10-18 14:35:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the machine called that has two metal tips that touch eachother. When you take two pieces of sheet metal and put them between the tips and then press the button or whatever, the tips come together and fasten the sheet metal together. .

thanks

2007-10-18 14:24:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my contract of construction of a concrete swimming pool or spa, schedule of payments no. 4, "pay $xx,xxx after installation of the structure shell and internal plumbing".

I can see the structure shell but not the "internal" plumbing. How can I know they installed that ?

2007-10-18 13:38:46 · 8 answers · asked by C Y 1

2007-10-18 13:16:37 · 3 answers · asked by mike1craw 1

2007-10-18 13:14:09 · 4 answers · asked by tammycst 1

2007-10-18 13:00:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-18 12:45:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

its getting worse and we would like to know what the seller usually does to fix the problem... Buy back the house or fix the foundation

2007-10-18 12:33:06 · 8 answers · asked by maui 1

She said there were about half a dozen in the sink, she has used bleach and boiling water on the sink, but then said she saw four on her ceiling. She has checked around the cupboards etc, but can't find any source. Is it possible they have come from outside. Her house is very clean, so I can't see any problem regarding that.
Where do they come from, and how do you get rid of them.
I have just had her screaming down the phone as she is terrified of them, but I don't live near her to go and help.
Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-10-18 11:38:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

use space heaters to move around from room to room to heat. I need to fill the heater tank so I cant decide.Would it be cheaper to pay the higher electric bills or fill the tank for heating the home. I hope you get what im saying.

2007-10-18 10:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by shawnp089 2

It feels like I'm buying light bulbs every time I turn around...I've had two laptops and a video camera whose batteries won't charge anymore; to use them, I need to have them plugged up. What's going on? How expensive is the solution?

p.s. I'm about to walk out the door, but I WILL choose a best answer, probably in the morning.

2007-10-18 09:54:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wanting to know how to cut trim -- It is sorta tricky. Anyone know how to make things easier???

2007-10-18 09:34:28 · 7 answers · asked by *Fickle Pickle* 4

I live Florida. I moved into this home last April and we put a lock on the thermostat in May or June and since then the bill has gone up at least a $100 each month. Is this box preventing the thermostat to run properly and contributing to the high bills?

2007-10-18 09:21:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-18 09:15:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I discovered a small hole behind my stove as I was cleaning to search for this stench in my kitchen. I wonder if a mouse has gotten in there. Can I just pour bleach in it or will I have to knock the wall down to get it out?

2007-10-18 08:59:40 · 7 answers · asked by icunurse85 7

We had our house built 4 years ago and our dogs have made a lot of scratches in our hard wood floor. Is there something I could put on the floor to hide/fill in the scratches and claw marks? or do I need to buff the floor with a buffer? I don't want to have to sand and refinish the floor until we decide to sell the house.
thanks if you an recommend something.

2007-10-18 08:41:20 · 3 answers · asked by Boo Radley 4

If I do switch it, is it going to be a big pain? B/c dont you just plug in an electric stove??? I have absolutely no idea about theses kind of things...Please Help!

2007-10-18 08:21:54 · 14 answers · asked by Samantha 1

2007-10-18 08:17:08 · 15 answers · asked by jayg_ph 1

My house does not have clean drinking water so I fill up empty jugs.
Any places?

2007-10-18 07:59:52 · 7 answers · asked by baby_rost 3