Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

I live in the mid-atlantic region (VA coast).
Inspector found a small area inside my house on a base board that looked like termite damage, we looked outside in that same area, just other side of wall.....and after some light digging, saw 3 termites crawling around....
The inspector said he wouldn't recomend demolishing the wall or anything (he believes the actual wall is probably not ruined), maybe replacing the base board area (5inch long span) if we wanted.
My question is this.....w/ Christmas right around the corner, shelling out $500 dollars to start a contract right now just isn't something we want to do. However, we're expecting some extra money the 1st of the year and would love to get this thing rolling then.......if we waited, would it make a huge difference? Do termites work super fast?

2007-11-16 11:29:04 · 4 answers · asked by Brie G 2

i have an old tractor engine (17hp, ohv, single cylinder) that has a busted connecting rod. i want to fix it up to have spare. im an amateur mechanic with a good amount of experience with small engines and im confident o can do this, but it would be nice to have a guide in case i dont understand something.
im also assuming that i should replace all the gaskets before putting the engine back together. is there anything else i should replace on an old engine before i put it together? piston rings or anything else that might be worn out?

2007-11-16 10:02:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

The room that houses the books in our office is generally closed off. The books are on bookcases in the room. The room is air conditioned.

Today I went in to find the books covered in mold! Thousands of dollars worth of literature has been destroyed.

2007-11-16 08:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. Gump 3

2007-11-16 08:08:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My condo assoc. wants me to ensure them that my balcony will not fall because of the hot tub I have purchased. It holds 200 gal. Balcony is 5 ft wide by 21 ft long supperted by three 6x6 posts. Braces are 9 inches apart and are 2x 6 's under hot tub and screwed in with 5 inch lag bolts every 12 inches. Decking is made up of 2x 6 pine boards

2007-11-16 07:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

roaches, everywhere, and have seen a few mice, whos responsible for exterminating? should we pay and have deducted out of rent? or have owner pay since it is his home? help!

2007-11-16 07:20:35 · 5 answers · asked by dmixab 1

The lights in my apartment turn off after about 5 minutes and then turns back on after about 2 minutes. This continues to happen. Any answers?

2007-11-16 06:01:51 · 7 answers · asked by Tonia 1

I want to glue a phone to its stand and it has to be super strong!

2007-11-16 02:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by ob1kenobi 1

Whenever I turn it on it smells like something is burning....it smells horrible...like how plastic burning smells. Any ideas? We haven't used it for the whole summer....is it just that we haven't used it for so long or what? The area we live in has a lot of moisture in the air....it gets really hot during the day and really cold during mornings/nights.

2007-11-16 00:42:48 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I installed a new compressor on a refrigerator it runs fine with no leaks but will not cool. i was told i may have to get the air out of system. If this is so how to go about doing this?

2007-11-16 00:22:45 · 6 answers · asked by Tim O 3

odour.not high odour, it is light

2007-11-16 00:04:55 · 8 answers · asked by ammu 1

2007-11-15 22:05:58 · 7 answers · asked by yvthay9 2

There is a series of clicking, multiple sequences, then it finally slows down. My husband cleaned the filter, and it seems to have stopped, but would a dirty filter cause all that clicking noise -- very unfamiliar with gas heating.

2007-11-15 16:12:41 · 4 answers · asked by StangV 2

I need a 1 1/4 hole drilled thru a granite top 1 1/2 inches thick to install an air switch to the garbage disposal unit.

2007-11-15 16:04:56 · 5 answers · asked by Dorothy RR 1

my toilets clogged, so for some reason, not all of the toilet water flushes, so when more is added, it starts overflowing. the disgusting substances are at the top, and if i flush once more, it will overflow. the plunger doesnt work... help!

2007-11-15 16:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a 1999 mobile home. When I turn on the vacuum or hair dryer the lights get dimmer. Why does this happen, and is it a hazard?

2007-11-15 15:50:57 · 8 answers · asked by katwoman 4

Hi, I need help answering my question. I was baking something the other day and I heard this crack and pop and buzzing noise and when I opened my stove the heating element at the bottom of my oven had a bright red spot that was making a popping sound and had small sparks .I assume it's broken . Can I buy a replacement heating element or do I have to replace the whole stove? Any information greatly appriciated . Thanks Givings next week and I want to be able to cook my first turkey! Just my luck I was all exited about cooking my first turkey I had just went and bought my turkey and then this happens! Thank You.. Kristianne24

2007-11-15 15:23:35 · 23 answers · asked by Kristi 1

It is not the belt, I replaced that. What else could it be and how do I fix it.

2007-11-15 15:09:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a one handled Mixet faucet.
here is a picture of it.
http://www.plumbersurplus.com/pdf/02335.pdf
The one I have is the top one.

It is leaking at the handle. Thus I assume it needs to be replaced. But does the handle need to be replaced or do I need to replace the cartridge behind it?

If so can this be done easily?
The handle sticks out about 2-3 inches from the wall and a silver piece goes into the wall.
Someone told me that the wall needs to be taken out.
This true? Thanks for the help
Paul

2007-11-15 15:08:05 · 7 answers · asked by aagman_lives 3

Houses built in the UK have 2 walls filled with insulation and double glazed windows to keep the warmth IN, if the same building methods were applied to a house built in tropical climes of 25-40 deg C with terential monsoons, would it keep the heat OUT? (would insulation work in reverse or is it better to leave it out altogether?).

ALSO, as for the services within UK houses, are they easier to access in an emergency (e.g a burst pipe) because they're housed between the interior and exterior wall? I ask because here in the tropics houses are built using walls with one layer of bricks then cemented/plastered, including any pipes and wiring etc. So when we had a pipe problem in the bathroom we had to remove tiles and chip away at the wall to get to the pipes. They're completely enclosed in concrete! I find it staggeringly impractical and unbelievable that builders would choose this method to build. Obviously it cuts costs. Opinions please...?

2007-11-15 14:52:11 · 5 answers · asked by SEJ71 3

which size does it take to open a push button door?

Doors like a public places,school,ect.

2007-11-15 14:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just moved into a new house (well old house really) and have noticed that the toilet bowl has a very small amount of water in it ... not much to aim at!!! I have tried manually filling it up and flushing it many times but it all ways rests at the same level?? It annoying me no end? Any suggestions? Just a note, this is a very old house and has a few sloping floors - not sure if this could be the problem. Not like the floors are at a sharp angle but there is a gradual tilt in the toilet. Some ideas, help would be much appreciated.

2007-11-15 14:00:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering on up-keep on my hot water furnace. I noticed that it's real loud and I can hear it kick on down in the basement. Is there filters I need to clean out or change? I have an old house with hot water radiators. It's run with natrual gas. The furnace is not to to old but we moved in 2 years ago and I have a feeling theres up- keep to it. Hubby does nothing.... I asked him about it and he said he don't know. (figures)

2007-11-15 13:35:23 · 5 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3

It is from MinkaAire.

2007-11-15 12:26:09 · 1 answers · asked by Rahim A 1

2007-11-15 11:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

HOW DO I FIX IT WITH RANDOM STUFF I HAVE AT HOME BEFORE TOMORROW?

2007-11-15 11:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fascia board underneath the gutter can be covered with aluminum (which requires a brake to bend), a new kind of rolled plastic found in home centers (which also requires a brake to bend), or plastic facia which is found in the siding section. Which is best and why? What fasteners are used?

2007-11-15 11:01:42 · 3 answers · asked by Pascha 7

This is a fairly new product. The idea of not having to worry about rot again or not having to install bent alumininum over the fascia is attractive. But what are the disadvantages?
Also, what sort of fasteners are used?

2007-11-15 10:58:29 · 1 answers · asked by Pascha 7

It was my friends brother and he's looking to get $1000 for it. It looks in great shape and not used that much, I have a very big driveway. Has anyone ever used it before? I 've tried to find info on it and reviews but only found a little bit on it. Any info would help, THANKS!

2007-11-15 09:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by Jack J 1

Checked the filter and still no joy. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

2007-11-15 08:37:11 · 3 answers · asked by clonkekanna 1