Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

After living in my apartment for 5 1/2 years in the state of California, my old aprtment complex sent me a bill for 2440! $900 for new carpet, $900for new vinyl flooring, $220 for repairs such as new mini blinds and a new shower rod, $270 for painting and the rest in cleaning! I moved out 10/20. I just received thsi in the mail today 12/24...the documents inside the envelope are dated 11/09...will have to double check post mark on envelope. What can they charge and what can they not charge?

2007-12-24 12:57:56 · 9 answers · asked by Enid 1

I have the following Flushmount Ceiling Fixture at home:
http://www.destinationlighting.com/storeitem.jhtml?iid=20448

The bulbs in it have blown out and I need to replace them. But I see no way to remove the fixture, i.e. there are no visible bolts or screws on the fixture.

How does one remove this fixture?

2007-12-24 12:05:49 · 6 answers · asked by anvis_2000 1

2007-12-24 11:39:44 · 9 answers · asked by sis 1

i was working on fixing a table and super glue dripped onto my finger how do i get it off i have it dipped in hot water right now what should i do?

2007-12-24 11:26:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 09:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by MO 4

2007-12-24 09:41:27 · 5 answers · asked by matt l 4

I have been having trouble with my dishwasher lately. My apartment manager has had the maintenance man look at it several times and he cannot find anything wrong.

When I put dishes in, the bottom rack comes out clean, but the top rack comes out dirtier than when it went in. When I use the Cascade pouches with Dawn, the soap does not open all the way and the pouch barely dissolves. If I use liquid, it opens and all the soap is used.

I think it is a water pressure thing. The maintenance man said that some of the other residents had some issues with water. There was a clog in a hose, but that was supposed to be fixed. I know that the temperature of the water is hot enough because when I rinse the dishes they get almost too hot to touch. The water might just be too hot.

I checked the drain and it had had some things on it, but after I wiped it clear, I still have the problem.

I know that the maintenance man should fix this, but I am tired of waiting. Any ideas?

2007-12-24 09:40:49 · 4 answers · asked by starwberry 5

a very temp situation, but still at least 1 winter and in NORTH INDIANA! I have to supply two 3/4 pex pipes to a 2nd story heated area. to do this, I must run OUT of a heated area, THROUGH A GARAGE.this "garage" is a 80' x 25' garage with a 2nd story all living space, but will be unheated except for the back 20. I need to run the pipes up at the garage ceiling ( floor joists) to the back then UP. the garage walls are not insulated, but I am going to do the floor (ceiling, or joist to 2nd story) if I have the pipe in there, do you think that is enough? if I insulate all the garage walls too? heat tape that run is over 500 bucks.. I figure I might spend it on insulation I will eventualy need if it will work.?

2007-12-24 09:17:41 · 8 answers · asked by sixty7flh 2

how do i removed a stripped washer seat from a pipe

2007-12-24 09:10:13 · 5 answers · asked by worldfederation 1

My Vaillant Ecomax 824E Boiler has gone on the blink from last week: no hot water or heating!!!!!!!!!

Help!

I want to get it repaired. What is the cheapest way to do this ( I can't do it myself; its too complicated and dangerous)?

Should I sign up to an annual boiler maintenance contract and then claim a few days later that it has gone on the blink, so that I get it repaired within the terms of the contract?
Whats the most affordable such deal in the UK?

I live in UK; my Xmas is going to be the worst ever ;-(

Give me advice please and wish me the best.

2007-12-24 08:49:13 · 4 answers · asked by The Exotic Dr. Congo 3

The metal part that should unscrew so that the Brita will screw on is not budging. We have tried everything from pliers to clamps, but everything just slides around the metal piece. How can I get the piece off?

2007-12-24 08:25:57 · 4 answers · asked by New Year, New Me 3

2007-12-24 08:03:43 · 5 answers · asked by dan c 1

The pilot light on my gas water heater keeps going out. I have to turn the unit off, then turn it back on and then it starts heating the water.

2007-12-24 07:45:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

its an older machine and just not running quite right. new plug, air filter and new gas.

2007-12-24 07:40:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 07:38:25 · 9 answers · asked by Brady 1

SIGH! My little one managed to get my scissors and very neatly cut the cord to my vacuum. We juuuust had a little 'discussion' about it. But I am bummed. Can the cord be spliced and taped? We do have a local repair person, but can this be a DIY job? Thanks!

2007-12-24 04:45:15 · 9 answers · asked by Cassie 5

It is a Maytag oven. It just started doing this last night. It is beeping constantly while displaying the above message. We tried putting the probe in and taking it out, but it keeps beeping. Help!

2007-12-24 04:35:07 · 4 answers · asked by Michie 2

I have added insulation in the attic (12 inches) and the crawl space, new windows, checked for drafts, and shut off rooms that I don't use.

I'm just don't like paying more then a 100 bucks a month for natural gas since it is something that comes out of the ground.

2007-12-24 01:33:31 · 10 answers · asked by aap1970 2

I am renting a bedroom in my landlords home. He told me a few months ago that the foundation was sinking, and that the insurance company will only repair it if it has already crumbled to the ground. He said he was going to wait and let them pay for it, when it does fall. Now, aside from the absolute absurdity of his reaction, I have a situation on my hands.
He is out of town for Christmas and will return the 26th. The foundation has about a foot-long crooked crack in the beam that runs about 2 feet from the front of the house. I have heard about 3 sounds over the past 2 hours that sounds like the door is opening, but I think it's the foundation.
I know my landlord will just say *oh well, I'll deal with it when I get home*, but I'm concerned the foundation may fall before then. Should I be vacating? I don't have $ for a hotel or anything. Please let me know if you have experience or knowledge in this type of situation!
Thanks....
we don't have a written lease

2007-12-24 01:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by belle 5

2007-12-23 20:04:07 · 3 answers · asked by Calvin F 1

Any ideas on how to fix this - I don't want an electrician charging me the earth if I can fix it myself. thanks

2007-12-23 19:45:16 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 3

how do I fix this?

2007-12-23 19:07:08 · 13 answers · asked by rei 1

2007-12-23 15:30:26 · 5 answers · asked by MO 4

I use Clorox bleach free kitchen cleaner everywhere in my house, even the bath.

2007-12-23 14:56:49 · 7 answers · asked by shelley b 1

I had some pine t&g flooring that needed to be replaced in the middle of my hallway. I replaced it and I think that it may be oak that I used. I have stripped the floor already and it all looks the same. what I'm wanting to know is when I stain it, will I be able to tell any difference?

2007-12-23 14:42:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The drain runs into a field line that is clogged up. So Im putting new field lines in. I was also wondering also how long of a field line do I need for a Large capacity washing machine?

2007-12-23 14:26:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 13:56:39 · 9 answers · asked by Eddie E 1

I heat my home with radiators, I have a problem with a leak coming from a bell shape part that is connected to a pipe...the water is coming for a hole that looks like a release opening..(I wonder if this hole was pluged and the plug gave way...not sure though)...on this bell shape part the word "strainer" is printed on it......there is also a 2nd bell shape part right next to the other one and the word "drain" is on this one.....and its not leaking.....can you give me some advise pls.......thank you

2007-12-23 13:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by hotbutteredpancakes 3

the floors in our fire department needs to be revamped and time has its limits being the fact of the calls day in and day out so we need somthing fast, durable, easy and pour on with all the details

2007-12-23 12:16:55 · 2 answers · asked by burp_coit 2

house built 1965 10in joist 44ft span,4in paper bag insulation 4in air space ,added 4in ins to half of home by adding drop ceilling to hottess rooms ,furnase ,bathrooms,etc hopping this would correct the problem but still have same ice build up problem.perhaps home builder experience could help?

2007-12-23 10:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by chich 1