Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

please help, What is threading, and why do i have to do it ?
thnks

2007-11-27 05:40:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Had they been wall tiles in a low-impact position, I might have taken a chance with enamel paint.

I'm not sure it would work for a floor, however. And definitely not in a bathroom.

So, how can a medium brown ceramic tile be darkened a couple of shades to a more attractive colour? I heard there are some penetrating sealers which may do this. The tile surface is rough, not glossy at all.

Any comments?

Or do I just bite the bullet and pay for the whole floor to be ripped out and re-tiled?

2007-11-27 05:08:39 · 6 answers · asked by Bowzer 7

I'm going to help my brother re-due his bathroom. (Paint it mainly). There is a window right in his Shower, and one side of the window box is rotted out. What type of wood can I buy at like Home Depot that I can put in there that won't rot. That I can paint white or already is white.

2007-11-27 04:25:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 knobs for the tub, 1 cold water, 2 hot, and the third for the tub/shower. I have turned off the water from the well, but, I now need to fix the problem, which is the tub facuet from running. Please be as detailed as possible...female doing this....thanks

2007-11-27 04:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by ccj 1

I have been using a 1500 watt space heater in my office because it's freezing in my building. Recently, it's started to cause the power to go out in my office and ones adjacent to mine on the same circuit. There is no where else to plug in that will be on a less-used circuit. Is there a certain space heater I can buy that won't trip the circuit breaker all the time? (I've heard that the oil ones use less electricity?) Or is there a power-strip I can plug it into that will trip instead of bothering this whole side of the building by allowing the whole circuit breaker to trip? What can I do? I'm freezing!!!

2007-11-27 03:58:59 · 2 answers · asked by gtownpeach 1

There were sockets in our hanging fixture over the dining table that bulbs were still broken inside. Someone was trying to take them out with plyers when POOF! All of the lights went out in the dining room & kitchen. I flicked the breaker on and off; still nothing. His plyers have a burn mark. Did he completely burn out the wiring in the dining room and kitchen?

here is the chandelier type of lightning fixure that had the broken bulbs in it:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/nettacherrrytwist/0light001.jpg

here is a close up of one of the sockets in the hanging fixture; you can still see like a wire or metal piece hanging out:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/nettacherrrytwist/0light002.jpg

Here is the light fixture in our kitchen, which is not working now either:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/nettacherrrytwist/0light003.jpg

Here is the light switches:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb29/nettacherrrytwist/0light004.jpg

2007-11-27 02:42:24 · 6 answers · asked by Gwen J 1

2007-11-27 02:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by bigjonesy48 2

...About 1/8 inch, round body, usually brown or gray with a dark head. It is usually just one or two -- never a large cluster.

Could it be termites? I live in a Northern Virginia (classified as mid-atlantic) suburb and being that the body shape isn't very ant-like & the fact that it's the Fall and not Spring. I'm hoping it's not a termite infestation...

2007-11-27 01:15:03 · 3 answers · asked by RandomQuestions.. 2

One of the lights in our backyard is a lamp post. It’s the kind you see everywhere (4 panes of glass, black metal frame and cap).

The lamp post is located at the edge of our property and when we turn it on it shines on our yard as well as our neighbors. The neighbors don’t want the light, so is there a way to reflect it back onto our yard? We need more light in our yard actually, so the more light we can reflect back to us the better.

What are some ways of doing that? Could I put a reflective film on the glass panes that face the neighbors’ yard? Maybe use something like mylar film?

Or is there a material that is more light-reflective than mylar? And do I need to worry about an increase of heat inside the lighting unit?

Thanks much!

2007-11-27 00:55:07 · 3 answers · asked by S 2

I have an electric furnace & within the last few days it started blowing out cold air. (it has done it before) I can't set my heat higher than 62 right now & it's 30 outside. If I set it higher after running for like 2 minutes =, it starts blowing out really cold air. If I reset the breaker it will work again~ at least until it kicks on again. My husband said it was the thermostat, so we replaced it but it didn't work I keep asking him to try to replace the breaker just to see if that is the problem, but he won't even try it. Anybody know what else it could be?

2007-11-26 22:31:51 · 3 answers · asked by Marine Girl 3

I heat my home with a gas-fired hot water boiler (Crown). My digital thermostat is dysfunctional and needs replacing. I've purchased a RiteTemp 7-day programable thermostat similar to the broken one that takes 2 AA batteries. There are 3 wires connected to the old thermostat. Do I need to shut down the electric power to my heater in order to replace the thermostat? If I don't, is there danger of electrical shock or damage to the equipment?

2007-11-26 22:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by wildmanmoon 2

I have got single radiators in my 2 bed room flat, and i feel cold in there, is it coz they are single, would be any good to fix double radiators? Does this going to help?

2007-11-26 22:23:55 · 10 answers · asked by hemgehlote 1

2007-11-26 19:23:26 · 3 answers · asked by Christina H 1

Every time I run the water in my kitchen sink, after a few seconds it backs up. Also happens when I run the dishwasher. A few hours later it drains out, VERY slowly. We have tried using a pipe snake to no avail, I think it's clogged really far down.
However, we have been in this house 4 years and have only just realized we may not be on city sewer but a septic tank. (the City says we aren't paying for city sewer so either we have one or we're somehow getting it free) Maybe it's plugged? But if it was wouldn't the water not be draining at all? And the other drains in the house aren't plugged like the kitchen. Help! I'm going insane and don't want to waste money on a plumber snaking the drains if it's a septic problem, and vice versa.

2007-11-26 17:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by maryanneleslie 2

My friend is freaking out because the insulated door protecting her hot water tank for her trailer home has been removed to be fixed. They were supposed to bring the door back this afternoon but it turns out they won't actually until tomorrow. Anyways, the low tonight is going to be about 21 degrees with 20-25 mph winds. She's deathly afraid the tank will freeze although the door repair man assured her leaving hot water faucets dripping should be sufficient to ward it off. The tank is protected on three exterior walls by the laundry room, kitchen and furnace room respectively. I'd assume some heat is being given off through these walls. I suggested draining the tank to assuage her fears but she seems unable/unwilling to do that. She is going to duct tape some plastic garbage bags over the opening although she cannot reach to the top of it. I guess I'm looking for an assessment of whether she really has anything to worry about or what else can be done besides draining the tank.

2007-11-26 16:34:18 · 3 answers · asked by Andy S 6

Will there be a negative effect on my house if I switch my outlets to 20A 125V ...I'm changing them because they are old and they have been painted on I don't know how many times and I am moving in some new roommates... pretty much the room is getting a face lift....new carpet... new paint.. new outlets/switch. and also my house is not grounded yet but I'm planning on doing it later on it was built in 1975.

2007-11-26 16:03:09 · 6 answers · asked by Popis 1

1500 sqr feet 3 bed ( not change panel)

2007-11-26 14:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Curious to know what everyone sets their thermostat on in the winter? 72 Here

2007-11-26 14:23:23 · 8 answers · asked by Steve 1

The kit is a korky plus: adjustable fush valve kit, universal replacement fixes leaks at tank drain.
The water just start draining out slowly and after about two inches it start filling up again.

Can someone help me , Please?

THANK YOU,
ANNIE

2007-11-26 13:31:09 · 5 answers · asked by annie e 1

2007-11-26 12:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by michelleinwa 2

I have one of those small dorm refrigerators. It's really pretty quiet normally. Since past friday though it's been making a lot of noise when the cooling thing goes on. It's a very loud buzzing/rattling sound. It will go one for 10-15 minutes then turn off. I checked the back and the bottom for anything that might have come loose but didn't notice anything. Also, it's working fine otherwise.

I'd rather not ask the residence admins to replace it. What could be wrong with it and is there something I can do about it?

2007-11-26 12:05:14 · 12 answers · asked by bow_song 3

this heaters been in the house since we bought it 6 yrs ago.never did it til last year and still to date.

2007-11-26 11:55:27 · 14 answers · asked by Sunshine82 3

I have a brand new home (3 years old). I'm a finatic about cleaning, but there is this funky smell in my bathroom and I can't find out where it is coming from. I've even poured bleach down the drains thinking maybe something is stuck down there and rotting,but the smell still is there. Any ideas what it could be?

2007-11-26 11:53:10 · 7 answers · asked by luv2help 5

2007-11-26 11:49:09 · 4 answers · asked by tugjr 1

Went to run a bath for the kids and now the water won't shut off....what do I do? HELP please.......thanks

2007-11-26 11:13:32 · 3 answers · asked by ccj 1

I bought these very nice Champange glasses, which I would like to give as an Christmas Pressent but the the Price tag is hard to Remove from the Box. Please Help?

2007-11-26 09:54:12 · 5 answers · asked by totallymist 1

The green and black wire attaching to my dryer is burnt in two. Did this affect my dryer? Can I get a new cord and my dryer work again?

2007-11-26 09:40:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have an 8HP 24"in pather and im trying tofigure out how to give it more power.

2007-11-26 09:31:01 · 2 answers · asked by bakedpotato25 2

My apartment is very stuffy--even worse now that the heat is on. (I have my own furnace.) I replaced the carpets with laminate flooring, thinking that would help, but it has not. There is only one set of windows in the apartment, in the bedroom--none in the living room, kitchen, or bathroom. Do you have any suggestions as to how to make it less stuffy and more liveable? (Suggestions not involving a humidifier are most welcome.) My cat and I are miserable; I had a bloody nose this morning from the dryness, and he seems to have lost his meower.

2007-11-26 09:18:04 · 3 answers · asked by kimpenn09 6

do you tackle home improvement/repair projects yourself because you like to or because you can't find a qualified and/or affordable craftsperson?

2007-11-26 08:55:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous