Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

2007-10-31 08:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by Debra K 1

I live in an apartment complex where, unfortunately the management couldn't care less about keeping the grounds neat clean, or even safe. I have two GIANT pine trees just outside my apartment, which drop needles and cones year round, and especially getting worse now that the weather is starting to change. Should these needles be removed for safety's sake? Are they a fire hazard when so close to a building, especially when in a huge apartment complex, which is OLD buildings...I feel like this place could go up like a tinder box if even a small fire were to start, and a whole lot of people would be homeless. It is basically a slum atmosphere type place....I hate it, but am on disability, and cannot afford to qualify for anything better at the moment. Do I need to get out there and rake and remove those pine cones and needles myself, since management WILL NOT do it. Don't EVEN suggest asking them to....been there, done that with so many things, and even gone so far as to report to city.

2007-10-31 06:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is the question I asked yesterday:i have a really bad smell around my washing machine and dryer. Sometimes it smells and sometimes it doesnt. It has been happening for years. It even smelled sometimes when my washer was brand new. It also did it with my old washer. It is the worst it has been. I feel dizzy like it is making me sick. It is a terrible smell. We have pulled the washer out and cant see any mold or wet walls. We washed all the dirty clothes and that cant be it. It is smelling up my entire home. Thanks.
Well we took a look at the drain pipe and there is a trap but there is also a vent pipe leaking sewer gas in the house. My dad says there is a end that lets air in but wont let any out and that will fix it (there was no end on the vent pipe and it doesnt go out the roof it is in my house) my dad called the part a airless vent. I am wondering if it is safe not to have the vent outside and have it inside with one of those pieces on the end. Please help.

2007-10-31 05:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by blondie 2

It is hard wired to my home's electrical system. It only goes off at night - never in the day. Seems to go off when the heater comes on. A few power outlets in my home also quit working around the same time. But I checked the circuit breaker and none of the circuits are tripped. Any advice?

2007-10-31 05:11:15 · 13 answers · asked by Jason G 1

i need to clean the carb on my husky 2200 psi. i have no clue how to do that. can anyone help. have no idea where to find it

2007-10-31 05:10:52 · 3 answers · asked by Robyn M 2

I have a new unit of taylor softserve machine model 142
since day one, the softserve disburse out is too soft and almost immediately, it because liquid upon disburse out.
This is the same even for the 1st usage of the day

The local distributor cannot solve my problem

I need some advice on how to make it harder.

Thanks

2007-10-31 04:50:04 · 1 answers · asked by newkokuo 1

I live on sandy soil . one block from R R tracks. house is over 100 years old.

2007-10-31 03:34:16 · 3 answers · asked by pewee_1977 1

I understand the well diggers charge by the foot to dig, but the cost of the pump, casing, and well house is what i am trying to figure in.....

Thank You,

OD93

2007-10-31 01:48:04 · 2 answers · asked by olddog93 1

2007-10-30 23:26:05 · 2 answers · asked by cleonneal 1

2007-10-30 21:16:28 · 1 answers · asked by siva g 1

I need a saw and drill to use in home .I need to know is festools is sutable for home use or is it only for workshops :)

2007-10-30 20:52:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 20:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by Spara 1

Okay, this is what happened. I saw a horrible large spider and screamed for my husband to kill it. He went after it with a large wad of paper towels, then flushed it. Then the toilet was unable to be flushed after that, so I tried to plunge it. Next thing I knew, the toilet overflowed! I turned off the water, but every time I start to turn it back on it tries to overflow again. Does anyone know what could be the problem? Please, only serious answers. I'm so aggravated, and I KNOW I shouldn't have allowed the paper towels into the toilet. :-(

2007-10-30 18:54:32 · 8 answers · asked by Lovin' Life 3

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Is there a heating coil or element that's easily replaced. I'd like to try if it's not too hard. I have a Whirpool low-end model, about 6 years old.

Thanks for your answers!

cj

2007-10-30 17:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by . 6

I have a small basement and a gas furnace. I was thinking it would be easier to start if I keep it indoors.And cleaner and easier to get to.

2007-10-30 17:18:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a sofa with wood trim around it but my son recently scratched the wood so it looks a little chipped. Does anyone know what I can do to fix it and make it look good again?

2007-10-30 17:01:10 · 6 answers · asked by babydoll 1

i live in an apartment and i have a leaky shower and the water that has been leaking has left red stains the tub. what does that mean? that can't be good... right?

2007-10-30 16:13:33 · 6 answers · asked by vikingaprinsessan 2

problem keeps on reaccuring, banks of lights go down, most of the times the ballast is burned. Voltage 347

2007-10-30 15:38:57 · 2 answers · asked by GIOVANNI S 1

i still miss a small strip of grass down the middle of every pass! why?

2007-10-30 15:11:30 · 7 answers · asked by bill k 3

2007-10-30 13:16:34 · 26 answers · asked by ana h 1

The stuff near the top of my freezer wont freeze. Could this be because I've got it too full or should I ask my landlord for a new unit?

2007-10-30 13:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 12:48:49 · 6 answers · asked by chittychittybangbang 1

The radiator is missing a number and my dumb sister lost the instructions a long time ago. I tried to Google it but it just wants to sell me one. It has a shut off timer if that helps.

2007-10-30 10:27:45 · 1 answers · asked by Belinda Fae 2

2007-10-30 10:21:02 · 13 answers · asked by danitaandandrew 2

ok im only sixteen so im learning plumbing at the moment
so this question could sound stupid to most plumbers
but what are the disadvantages of thread tape (PTFE)

2007-10-30 10:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

we want to know what cost more too if anyone could let us know thanx ....

2007-10-30 09:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by davnjevmommy 2

2007-10-30 09:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by josh 1

2007-10-30 08:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by RUTHANNE B 1

does it work?
does it keep in warm air or keep out cold?
do i need to put anything over it like curtains or is the plastic enough to keep out drafts?

2007-10-30 07:35:20 · 12 answers · asked by m t 1

2007-10-30 07:21:12 · 4 answers · asked by Bob C 1