Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

2007-10-25 15:37:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbors hedge and tree are growing out of control along our property line. tree branches from trees growing on my neighbors property are hanging into the power lines on my side of the fence. Our local the utility company says they wont or cant prune trees on private property and i would have to take care of it myself. My neighbors arent willing to prune the limbs for aesthetic reasons even though i offerred to pay to have it done. with the winter storms ahead i am concerned now about preventative maintence. since my neighbors are unwilling to cooperate, can i just cut back the branches on my side of the fence without their permission or do i have to take them to court. i live in washington state if that makes any difference. thanks!

2007-10-25 15:26:54 · 10 answers · asked by loanman 4

Is it easier to hang them from the roof or from ldders and a plank?

2007-10-25 14:56:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

because of some interior problems, we found the entire building including the attic was wrapped in plastic before insulating. I am told the plastic in the attic must be removed because it stoppibng any flow of air and is causing moisture concens=that can cause black mold. Is there any alternative to fixing this problem.

2007-10-25 12:29:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The water came in between midnight and 7:30 a.m. At 8:30 we had a restoration company come in and vacuum the water out and install blowers and dehumidifiers. The blowers have been running for 3 days now and the company is saying we need to rip the baseboards off and replace about a foot of our drywall. We only had 2" of water. Are they telling us the truth?

2007-10-25 11:48:18 · 9 answers · asked by Pamela M 1

2007-10-25 11:34:24 · 10 answers · asked by gfhfgh g 2

I live in an area where the houses are built entirely of cement blocks including interior walls. From what I can tell the cement blocks are covered in a very smooth coat of cement applied like plaster. Then it seems they just paint over that. Many homes here have problems with the paint peeling off the wall especially near the floor boards. I assume it is a moisture issue.
There must be something that can or should go on the cement prior to paint. Some type of water proof primer? Any painters know?

2007-10-25 10:52:38 · 3 answers · asked by ~~∞§arah T∞©~~ 6

2007-10-25 10:28:40 · 5 answers · asked by juju1025@sbcglobal.net 1

will it burn out the motor. Im asking because one day it came on and warm air was blowing out of it. I do have cental air conditioning. is it possible that i may have electric heat?

2007-10-25 09:09:22 · 2 answers · asked by danita d 1

Besides the fact that it isnt any good. Its not even a year old.

What are some potential things that could be wrong/I could check for? Thanks

2007-10-25 08:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by Abc 1

She didn't say anything right away, but once they flushed, she told her mom the toilet is plugged. What can I do to unplug it? I'm at work and I can't do anything until I get home.

2007-10-25 08:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

home run meaning directly connected to the panel

2007-10-25 08:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by jordan m 1

In that the conversion ratio from sun to actual electricity is only 20%.

2007-10-25 06:22:23 · 2 answers · asked by artsbest 1

2007-10-25 05:21:56 · 3 answers · asked by barry08071946 1

I have a 3.5hp Petrol Lawn mower, which is about 10 years old but still works well - when I can actually start it without causing myself an injury. The starter pull-cord will sometimes snatch back and recoil so hard it almost breaks my wrist. If I am brave enough to perservere, once it does start its OK for a while, but then when I am least expecting it, following a stop to empty, it does it again. I'm almost getting afraid of it now. What is causing this and is there a quick fix, other than a new mower?

2007-10-25 04:35:06 · 6 answers · asked by Cornish Maid 2

2007-10-25 04:21:14 · 4 answers · asked by macdatta 1

There is an older natural gas fireplace in the room, and I also have a new radiator looking filled electric heater. Which would be cheaper and more efficient to use to heat the 14 by 14 sunroom? I won't be heating it all the time, just when it will be in use? OR would it be cheaper to just leave the door open between the sunroom and house, and let the forced air from the furnace make it's way out there?

2007-10-25 04:09:53 · 4 answers · asked by terryc84 2

The light switch in my bedroom doesn't seem to control anything. We have tried lights on the top and bottom of each socket and can't seem to see where the switch runs to. The actual switch has wires connected to it. Does anyone know how to trace it?

2007-10-25 04:01:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

checked and its not just the lighting circuit it happens on the ring circuit too when you plug in table lamps ect...

2007-10-25 03:24:20 · 7 answers · asked by gabster 1

also the bottom draw keeps freezing the veggies and ruining them, are these two problems related, is there hope for this fridge or is it time for a new one?

2007-10-25 03:10:54 · 5 answers · asked by hearulooking4me 1

how do you know a reputable builder, what do you look put for when talking to him

2007-10-25 01:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by ttt 3

2007-10-24 23:43:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed this whilst trying to clean the filter on my dishwasher. Could I have knocked something by mistake that's messed up the water?

2007-10-24 22:34:17 · 2 answers · asked by HLEK87 2

2007-10-24 16:37:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Both units are outdoors and are combined in one unit. My house size is 1100 sq ft. The heating part of the unit is gas and the cooling is electric. How much would it be to replace both? How much to replace just the heating?

2007-10-24 15:22:58 · 5 answers · asked by Jane 2

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE IN SA OUR CEILINGS ARE MADE OF THE OLD FASHIONED FOAM TILES, WE HAVE SINCE BEEN TOLD THEY ARE A FIRE RISK AND ILLEGAL. WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST PRODUCT TO REPLACE THEM WITH?

2007-10-24 14:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it best to put metal roofing on over old asbestos shingles(providing it's less than three layers) or to tear off all the old shingles first? And does it hurt anything to tear off the shingles on one side and leave them on the other side and put the metal roof on?

2007-10-24 13:50:32 · 5 answers · asked by sukcorb 2

i accidentiley sharpied my brand new furniture! not that much but still noticealble..
i wrote something on the palm of my hand. then dumbly i put it on my new white sdesk! how do it off. i don't have a magic eraser i cant tell my parents! they'll get mad! help!

2007-10-24 13:15:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dryer takes like 3 cycles to adequately dry the clothes.. how do i check the vent? the lint trap is clear
what is the vent that silver tubing thing going up? should i take that down and see what it looks like? it works.. it just takes forever

troubleshooting please!!

2007-10-24 13:11:22 · 6 answers · asked by rachel d 2

Our walls need to be finished, plastered, sanded and prepared to paint. How much should I offer to pay after I buy all materials?

2007-10-24 12:16:45 · 3 answers · asked by gold_miners_daughter 2