Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I bought a used water softener from Habitat for Humanity. I am going to have it put into my home. We have copper piping, and I wanted to know how would I know if the water softener I bought from Habitat is working properly once setup? Will I have some type of indication at all for this? I am very new at owning and home so I know nothing about them. Help!

2007-10-02 12:58:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started to pull out the weeds and discovered that there is no sidewalk there (just a bunch of broken up sidewalk). So no there is a big hole. So I put the weeds back afraid that someone would trip in the hole (i didn't pull it all out) So I have a couple of questions

1. Did the side walk break up because the weed started growing or because it broke up the weed had dirt to grow into

2. Should I pull up the grass and weeds growing into other cracks because it keeps the rest of the side walk level?

3. I want to keep the sidewalk in the best shape that I can. How do I do this?

2007-10-02 12:05:19 · 3 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6

Its a kenmore 70 series. I was alos wonndering of anyone knew how the washer knows how much water is in it. thankss

2007-10-02 11:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 11:41:16 · 6 answers · asked by Art R 1

Hi,

Today I have spotted that a small part of my bedroom ceiling is wet to touch and it has also affected a small part of the wallpaper just below it. The wet has kind of a sticky feel to it

Do you know what could have caused this and what I should do?

It ties in with us starting to put the central heating on again.

Could it be a leaking pipe in the loft?

Thanks, Neil

2007-10-02 09:57:09 · 10 answers · asked by NEIL Y 2

i am skimming the walls in the bathroom and i need to know if i need to pva it first, i am skimming over what looks like egg shell finish paint,

2007-10-02 09:15:25 · 5 answers · asked by bty82510682 1

2007-10-02 08:37:22 · 9 answers · asked by sara.h 1

I live in an old apartment, and I'm afraid to drink the water from the faucet. How do I test if the water is safe to drink?

2007-10-02 08:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by willie41288 3

lot. Would I be better off for the same price getting a new cheaper model, or a used really nice one?

2007-10-02 07:33:05 · 6 answers · asked by bradkoesters 2

2007-10-02 07:02:59 · 4 answers · asked by lunachick31ca 2

I need to know what kind of thermometer will give me the best measurement of temperature of the water from my hot water heater, and where I'd find one. The electric water heater in my apartment doesn't seem to perform too well; in my city, the maxiumum temperature for a hot water heater is 120F, and I want to see what mine is producing.

Thanks!

2007-10-02 06:57:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 06:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by khozdar 3

2007-10-02 05:50:54 · 4 answers · asked by paul p 1

My flat needs modernising, plumbing a mixture of lead, galvanised steel and copper, Electrics - from meter to fusebox cotton covered rubber, ring main 70's flat twin and earth, lighting circuit replaced 90's

2007-10-02 05:17:36 · 5 answers · asked by Fred3663 7

2007-10-02 04:46:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 04:40:40 · 5 answers · asked by rbennet4 1

2007-10-02 04:16:29 · 2 answers · asked by ziggy47 1

We recently moved into a new apt. and for the last few weeks our baseboard heater has been making a sound like water flowing or swishing around, and its not even on!!... its been doing this every day and i was wondering what it was and if its something to be concerned about?

2007-10-02 03:11:19 · 2 answers · asked by Chihuahua0965 1

2007-10-02 03:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by texascowgirl 1

i never use the gas from about may through october that's 6 months of $15 per month for nothing! has anyone done that-and do they charge a fortune to turn off and turn on again?

2007-10-02 02:28:37 · 5 answers · asked by mikesmom 2

I live in a duplex which is heated by propane. He then figures out how many gallons all tenants uses and then divides it in half and gives us the bill. I feel this is wrong but I cannot find the law on it. Also he cannot verify how many gallons we use. I do not heat my house over 65 and I know the other tenant kept hers at 80.

So does anyone know my rights about this? What can I do to pay for my fair share only?

2007-10-02 02:22:02 · 6 answers · asked by lauracdvip 2

2007-10-02 01:23:55 · 9 answers · asked by 5200jenniferg 3

I have a fridge/freezer where the freezer is on top of the fridge in a separate. Ever since I bought the fridge I have noticed that it makes everything inside it soaking wet. I have tried it on several different temperature settings and nothing works. However, if you place things up against the back of the fridge they will freeze where they've been in contact with all the water running down the back of the fridge.
Finally (and you'll have to mind my ignorance here) there is a hole (maybe a drain?) on the top right of the back wall of the fridge and in the few months I've had the freezer it's gone brown and now there are brown stains around it.
I'd rather see if I can sort this myself rather than take it back or call in a repair man as I am a bit strapped for cash. The freezer is pretty full so if there's a solution that involves not having to defrost the freezer (I'm very clueless about these things!) that would be preferable too.
Thank you very much, any help is appreciated, I would like to stop having to throw away wet cheese and fruit and veg!

2007-10-01 21:52:02 · 11 answers · asked by Rosie 2

How long did it take for you skin to toughen up a bit from all the heat?

2007-10-01 19:59:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-01 18:03:17 · 8 answers · asked by wardbear5210 1

We just bought a side by side refrigerator. We carried it upright per the recommendations. On the highway it fell flat on its face in the cab of the truck. It has a small dent and some scratches. We went ahead and transported it on its face. They say to leave it 24hrs before we can plug it in.

My question is, do you think the fall may have damaged the refrigerator functions in any way. I have to wait 24 hrs to plug it in, but I want to know so I can start shopping for another one. Thanks.

2007-10-01 17:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by af 1

2007-10-01 17:28:56 · 12 answers · asked by MARK A 1

to pull it out of the ground so that I don't have to pay a well guy money I don't have.

2007-10-01 17:16:13 · 5 answers · asked by laurasnoopybart 1

What could be wrong , the house has been sitting there with no occupents for three years .

2007-10-01 16:34:44 · 4 answers · asked by helene s 2

My husband and I would like to install a woodstove in the house we are renting, and the landlord wants a professional to inspect the chimney before we can do so (don't blame him one bit!) does anyone know about how much it would cost? In maine, the state I live in a level two inspection is required, if that makes a difference!

2007-10-01 15:39:00 · 4 answers · asked by ~~*Paradise Dreams*~~ 6