| Maintenance & Repairs |
| How can you tell if a ceramic fuse is blown? |
Yes the floor lamp socket could be bad as well as the 'new' light bulb.
There could also be a bad wire connection within the floor lamp.
Where is the fuse located?
Does it protect bo... |
| How to repair a leaking Coleman cooler and water dispenser? |
just go buy a new one I would rather do that then worry about being poisned ... |
| How can I get rid of carpenter bees? |
Carpenter bees are not aggressive about stinging you and you can take advantage of their habit of flying close to you. A fly swatter will not kill them. It only stuns them, and once knocked down, t... |
| Where do I change the remote frequency on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan? |
Take the canopy down from the fan(the part that hides the mount and wires), the control module is in there or should be, if not there look on top of the motor of the fan....hope this helps ... |
| How do I get rid of or neutralize the smell of paint thinner? |
Put a bowl of vinegar on the counter and leave it over night, It
works for so many odors, so why not Paint thinner, Do it a few
nights, For the drain get a Plunger and try to unclog the dra... |
| What are the temperature and other guidelines for exterior painting? |
If the wood is dry, I would just wipe any dirt off and paint with Zinsser oil based primer and paint in an hour. The wood should be as dry as possible and the temp should be above 55 degrees. Che... |
| Can silicone be applied to broken tines areas in a dishwasher? |
They make caps for those, check out this link. ... |
| How do you get rid of calcium deposit in a hot/cold water machine? |
use vinegar. PURE vinegar.. let the vinegar in there all night long and repeat until it's clean.
They also sell some liquid at the hardware store, just for this purpose. ... |
| On a Maytag washing machine motor, what should the voltage read when testing? |
I don't believe it is the motor...because the motor 'runs'
The SELECTOR SWITCH on the face of your machine...TELLS the motor what to do. It TELLS the machine what to do...check t... |
| How do I safely and effectively remove nail polish remover from my varnished table? |
First I would try GooGone and see what happens. If that doesn't work then maybe very lightly with nail polish remover on a cotton swab. ... |
| What is the best way to clear up a slow draining sink? |
I have been happy with an enzymatic drain cleaner. They use natural bacteria to literally eat the crud in the drain. After several applications, like three or four, I have seen a large increase in ... |
| What is the best way to deal with a wet basement? |
Hello
Although it may cost alot of money you should invest in waterproofing it if possible depending on where you live or suffer having to shop-vac the water up every time your basement floods. ... |
| What, in your opinion, is the correct amount of DE to add to a pool filter after backwashing? |
You want the DE to coat the grids (or fingers) completely (but not too heavy). The DE is what actually does the filtering; the grids are there only to stop the DE from returning to the pool.
Th... |
| How to wire the electrical in a smart block house? |
yes get an electrician so u don't electrocute urself ... |
| What is the reason for a slow or stopped central air conditioning outside cooling fan with a loss of cold air? |
replace your outdoor fan and while your at it replace the capacitor and everything will be fine. But turn your unit off untill you get it fixed or you'll be changing a compressor or buying a n... |
| How do you properly clean a rotring technical pen? |
I have a pen like that, and if the ink dries in the tip, I just soak it in hot water for an hour or two...You can also try soaking it in rubbing alcohol...if the ink is very dry, you may have to so... |
| How to remove candle dust from the wall? |
there is a product out there called Greased Lighting....this will take care of it...It takes cigarette smoke off of the walls and ceilings of our house so I know that it will work for candle smoke ... |
| What is the best way of removing sticky tape glue off a mirror? |
I know this sounds weird, but mayonnaise works. Just spread on and leave for about 5 minutes, then get a plastic putty knife and remove. It really works. ... |
| How much would you charge a friend to build outdoor steps? |
To me, that's a bit high.
But then, I'm 68 y/o too, and sometimes that effects what I think is a fair and equitable price for labor.
I would add, however, that the person that r... |
| How can I get gum out of the seat of my car? |
Goo Gone ... |
| How much would it cost to install a sink disposal in a bathtub? |
Oh man... no one gets me to think "euuuuuuu" quite like you ... |
| Anyone know how to fix a dishwasher that does not start, but the motor hums when turned on? |
Reason for hum motor is not spinning probably shot best to call in a tech or buy new one when the motor goes its over sorry ... |
| How to find the water main behind the wall entering the house? |
YOU'RE MAIN IS WHERE EVER YOU'RE METER IS. IF YOU'RE METER IS OUTSIDE IN GROUND THEN ITS DIRECTLY TO THAT CORNER OF HOUSE.
GOOD LUCK! ... |
| What are basic things you can do to lower your electricity bill? |
Unplug things you aren't using all the time. Their power supplies still draw power from the wall even when the item is turned off. You could also get those new flourescent "corkscrew&qu... |
| What Do You Call The Sticks that Line a Handrail of a Staircase? |
balustrades ... |
| I have an electric showerhead and I need to know, How do I wire it correctly? |
Whoaaa, hire an electrician - water and electricity don't mix well! ... |
| What is the best way to cover a crack in a huge mirror? |
Cut horizontally along the mid portion of the mirror to remove the area with the crack. Then use decorative molding to frame the remaining portion. Repaint the exposed wall. ... |
| How do I deal with sliminess from water softener? |
Might talk w/the water softener folks to see if there's some way to make the water a tad harder.
If they say no, you might have to install a bypass valve across the softener if there isn�... |
| What are best ideas for getting rid of mildew odors in basements? |
you need to wash it with bleach. that will kill all the bacteria. that is where the odor is coming from. ... |
| How long does it take for new constructions to settle? |
Usually up to two years. From what you are saying I suspect the sounds you are hearing are in fact "wind" sounds and not settlement. In the roof area you will find that under the tiles a... |
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