Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

We moved into a house without a basement and the water pressure tank is under the house. How can we keep it insulated so it doesn't freeze. The guy before us had some makeshift insulation(whatever he could find) and then kept a light bulb on....there must be another way.

2007-11-21 03:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had an extension done to my house about 8 years ago. The roofspace was extended also. The builders only put felt under the tiles on the new part of the roof and left the old part as it was (this is a 1930s house). They also neglected to put any insulation between the rafters so it is always freezing in the winter.

2007-11-21 03:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-21 03:19:45 · 8 answers · asked by batgirl 1

are they universal, or are there different types?

2007-11-21 03:01:26 · 2 answers · asked by Mich 3

It ticks really loudly when the second hand moves. It is on the wall, so whatever I try to do to it can't make a bulge on the back. I once had a small clock that did that and I taped some cotton to the back and that helped, but I can't do that with this one since it's against the wall. It is driving me crazy and I may have to get rid of it if I can't find a solution to this problem. The next wall clock I buy will not have a second hand!

2007-11-21 02:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by Aseleener 3

We have been trying to get rid of our plugged up drain in our toilet for at least an hour. Does anyone know where in the house would be the drain cleaner, so we can try to clean it that way.

2007-11-21 02:38:06 · 5 answers · asked by Yahoo user #084 1

2007-11-21 02:37:31 · 12 answers · asked by mulderlx 2

I am trying to save money, so I turn my water heater, located in my garage to vacation when I am not needing it, especially at night. Why do I have hot water when I run the faucet in the morning ?

2007-11-21 01:43:39 · 6 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

I woke up this morning with no hot water. My water heater is only 2 yrs old and worked fine last night. Lately my bathtub faucet has been leaky, maybe for 2 or 3 weeks and it's been only hot water that leaking out, but not much. Could this have shorted out the heater? I did notice that the water pressure in my kitchen was a little low, but just by a little kinda like there was water running elsewhere in the house even if it wasn't.

2007-11-21 01:18:22 · 9 answers · asked by Sandy Sandals 7

i would connect it with roof tank. hence no requirement of water pump. if u r suggesting me eureka forbes then plz tell me which model would be best. somewhere i read that ro system should not be installed because after using it u can not use normal water to drink. any one plz reply

2007-11-21 00:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by yash 1

a dry wall board to a cement floor, but cannot see a way to do it. Is there any special method of doing that? The dry wall board is supposed to become a sort of privacy screen hiding the on-suite bathroom/toilet from the bedroom.
Any advice?

2007-11-20 22:57:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The pressure should remain for at least 8 hours constantly.

2007-11-20 21:33:14 · 2 answers · asked by wilson m 1

I remember as a child my mother said don't put steamy hot stuff into the fridge.

2007-11-20 18:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

When I moved into my apartment I had nice hardwood floors. Now after two years I have noticed that the areas where people walk have become squeaky and creaky, while untouched areas are still firm and quiet. Is there some polyurethane coating that may have worn off in the time since I moved in? Some other reason why these areas are squeaky?

2007-11-20 18:18:39 · 10 answers · asked by FullFaith 2

No cheap bulbs here. The circuit that runs from my kitchen to the laundry keeps blowing out. Bulbs last max 3 months, even the long life ones. I recently had to replace a light fixture and noted the old fixture wasn't earthed correctly (screw was hitting wire casing, but not connecting). Could this lack of earth be the cause? It only appears to be this circuit as well, everything else in the house is fine. Electrician is the obvious solution, but their is a shortage of service this time of year - December 22 is the date I have one booked. Any help now is appreciated.

2007-11-20 17:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I use the same meter from a 100 amp meter socket and install it in a 200 amp meter socket or do I have to get a new meter ? And how do i know if my service drop line wires are big enough to supply 200 amps to the house ?

2007-11-20 16:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by stj 2

2007-11-20 13:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5

coat looks a little white

2007-11-20 13:12:16 · 2 answers · asked by Pancho 1

2007-11-20 12:58:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

thank you for your help!

2007-11-20 12:31:38 · 12 answers · asked by jim l 1

today i installed a new 30 gallon water heater in an empty apartment and the wires on the new WH were were black and red..the old wires from the wall are white and black..i tied in black to black and tied the white to red is this correct? i left breaker off it was time to clock out so didnt have time to wait i was just wondering if i did this right..thanks to all..and yes i filled the tank first

2007-11-20 12:22:01 · 8 answers · asked by vinnie007 2

2007-11-20 12:02:57 · 2 answers · asked by westsideslider1979 1

When looking at a cieling fan the blades will move either left to right or right to left. There is a correct direction for summer or winter.

2007-11-20 12:02:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tell me how i can fix this. Is it a change of liquid and cleaning of the mirrors?

2007-11-20 11:30:06 · 2 answers · asked by roderick w 1

I was looking at bidding on this on ebay but what is meant by convertible. My well is only 25ft so will it work. Any ideas out there and thanks.

2007-11-20 11:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by john s 2

Help does anybody know if it is a new flurescent tube I need (it just flashes and will not stay on) or just a starter motor? How can I tell?

2007-11-20 11:02:26 · 7 answers · asked by classyone 5

2007-11-20 09:26:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have to replace our old furnace, if we get a permit, we have to get a chimney liner, per town code(almost dbl. cost) The house is over a hundred yrs. old & we don't think it's had one thus far, so what purpose do they serve, what should we do HELP!!

2007-11-20 09:15:34 · 7 answers · asked by sue B 3

every time i start up my mower little sparks come out of its exost. at first i thought i needed to change my oil so i did and sparks are still comming out

2007-11-20 09:00:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a G E XL44 gas oven. Recently it has not been able to reach heat of 400 degrees, it barely reaches 300. Every thing else is functioning fine. I took out the bottom today, set it to 400 degrees and when i opened the door to check on it, the flame just went out. It seems to function only when it wants to. Any suggestions?

2007-11-20 07:58:06 · 6 answers · asked by dugan 2