| Maintenance & Repairs |
| What is the best way to clean up the magnetic strip of a credit card? |
Get it replaced. Sometimes, clerks wrap credit cards inside of a clear plastic bag & run it through that way, and it works. But it's a hassle and time consuming.
Since it's a ben... |
| Where can i find replacement parts for aluminum windows? |
Sears used to carry these. They had a mobile home parts catalog you could order from since mobile homes used to use these kind of windows. Sometimes Ace Hardware may carry them or possibly Home D... |
| How do you remove glass shower doors and railings on a bath tub? |
The glass doors ride on wheels in a track on the top rails. They are removed typically by holding onto the door and then lifting the wheels out of the track and the doors come off. Sometimes they a... |
| How do I get mold off a typewriter? |
My brother in law had his own typewriter business, and when he would clean the type writer for me, he would use alcohol, so try that on the roller and other parts.Use a soft cloth, not a sponge. |
| What should I know before replacing roof and kitchen skylight? |
These guys^ got you covered for the roof and skylight, I just wanted to address the bathroom thing. For a small job like a re-roof, the roofing contractor will not waste the money on a port-o-potty... |
| What can I do to prevent the lightbulbs in my house from burning out so quickly? |
You should buy energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs, they save energy and last 10 times longer than a regular bulb. The only thing is that you can't use a dimmer with these bulbs. Ano... |
| How do I hook up the auto-chlorintor for my above ground pool? |
The inlet side on the chlorinator has the control valve on it. It basically should be plumbed in so that it takes water into the chlorinator from between the pump and the filter, and the water fro... |
| How can I prevent squeaking and cracking floor? What to do with flooring system? |
Of course they are going to tell you that it isn't needed. It's always extra work to do it right. It takes more time to glue, it's messy, and costs him more to do it that way.
I... |
| How do I remove a towel bar from sheetrock when the screws are stripped? |
Hi, You could go down to the local harware store and purchase a set of screw extractors. Wlat you will need is a drill to make a hole in the screw, Then you can screw in the extractor which has a ... |
| How do i get rid of an old oil tank? |
Dump it in a ditch late at night on a country road.
Coach ... |
| How can I reduce the floor noise from upstairs neighbors? |
If you want to do it yourself, you could get some spray-in exspansion foam. Just start at the outside wall, poke a hole in the ceiling, and spray it up in there. It will expand to fit the space and... |
| How to tighten my washing machine belt? |
I'll assume that the reason you want to tighten the belt is because of poor spinning. The tensioner is what tightens the belt. Chances are the belt is original and has stretched or it has beco... |
| How do I clean stains from planters on my concrete patio? |
CLR ... |
| A car in my garage was leaking gasoline onto the floor. How do I get rid or the gasoline odor? |
As silly as it sounds - tomato juice. Let it set for about an hour, and hose off lightly. The acid neutralizes the odor. ... |
| How do I increase the water pressure outside through the water hose? |
If you need an increase in speed, simply crimp the end of the hose. If you need an increase in pressure - this needs to be done at the water main, so it's unlikely you'll be able to do m... |
| What is the best way to remove the sticky residue left behind from a sticker tape? |
wipe with a hot water soaked cloth.
or spirit might work as well... ... |
| How do you install a utility sink when the drain pipes are all on the ceiling? |
Here you go...
A link to a grey water pump system.
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| Is it legal for your work to supply accomidation with no hot water and heating? |
These are the minimum legal requirements.
That it is structurally stable
It is free from serious disrepair
It is not so damp that it affects the health of the occupants
It has adequate n... |
| What are the pros and cons of having well water and a septic system? |
Water quality and quantity varies by locality. You should check with your local health department on both systems. The folks complaining of poor water quality have had bad experiences, sometimes yo... |
| Virginia: How much natural gas does the typical home use for heat? |
Your power company should be able to tell you what the average is in your area. Also, they may be able to do an energy audit for you, often for free or a ridiculously small cost. ... |
| How can you test a well water pressure tank to see if it is working correctly? |
to correctly check your pressure tank you must first turn off the breaker/power to well . Drain the tank by using the closet drain to the pressure tank. We install a water bib on the tank tee for... |
| What is the best material used to fix a bathtub tile? |
Yes!!
Scrape as much of the old glue away from the wall since anything you add will make the tile stick out farther than it did before.
Next let it dry if its wet.
Than apply some loctite adhe... |
| In a commercial business-is there anything you can periodically dump in the drain to avoid grease build up? |
they do to a certain extent, but just go with the drain-o. You don't want to have to shut down because you have a back up ... |
| What causes noise in pipes and how do you fix it? |
Turn off the water supply and remove the hot water hose. Check the washers in the ends of the hose. They may be going bad and make a sound like a reed instrument due to vibrating when water flows t... |
| How do you deal with a shower/tub combo with a wooden window to the outside in it? |
Any possibility of turning the unit 90 degrees? Bet the toilet`s in the way. Oh well just a thought. Personally, I don`t think you`ll be happy with out the opening. Also to match the brick will pro... |
| I clean milk racks in a store. Once the racks are cleaned, what can I spray on to make the milk slide easier? |
What you are looking for is silicone spray. You can find it at your local hardware store.
It's comes in a spray can and is used as a surface lubricant (to make things slippery) or as a w... |
| How to I "de-freeze" my home a/c compressor? |
Definitely change your filter(s) first. Restricted air flow is a huge problem, and a likely culprit. So definitely do that first, and make sure you don't have any of your registers closed. A l... |
| What is the best way to remove an aged water stain from carpet? |
If Oxyclean can't do it I don't know what can.
Make a paste out of the oxyclean (looking for a cement like quality) then place it on the area you want clean. Let it sit for a while an... |
| How do you turn on an electric fence collar? |
I used to have one for my dog as well. The collar is battery operated and will be on when the dog is within the "loop" the red wire circle. Make sure the home of the device is plugged i... |
| Has anyone got a slimline hotpoint dishwasher? |
I had a slimline a while back, and if i recall properly, the red was an indication that the containers were full. But, why don't you use 4 in 1 tablets and you won't need to add either sa... |
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