| Maintenance & Repairs |
| How do I remove wrinkles and creases from a filled waterbed mattress? |
yes, you may have it underfilled, but keep in mind that the liner that i am assuming came with your bed and is underneath it is designed to hold only so much water and if your mattress should burs... |
| How can I get scratches of of my glasstop stove? |
Depending on how deep they are will depend on whether it needs replacing or not, you could try toothpaste and a soft cloth. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and can be used to remove scratches. ... |
| What causes the mushrooms to grow in my kitchen in the corner of my ceiling ? |
if you own the home, you need to take them down with rubber gloves and use a solution of bleach and water to kill any spores on the surface. I would use bleach and water on all the walls and ceilin... |
| How do I repair the end of my garden hose? |
Yes, you can and they sell brass fittings in a complete hose repair kit in the garden center at the home improvement stores. I like the one I used because it even has its own turn off valve right ... |
| Why are my iterior walls cracking and what can I do about it? |
Settlement happens when parts of a house drop below the elevation or height...some soils are very sensitive to moisture gain or loss, certain clay soils can expand nearly 20 times their volume when... |
| How can I remove rust stain from a concrete driveway? |
How to Remove Rust Stains from a Driveway
Iron can leave rust marks on your concrete drive that may seem impossible to remove. Here are some methods to use for removing those unsightly red... |
| How do i close a window stuck open? |
You need to take some paint thinner or lighter fluid to clean the track that the window runs on. After cleaning it rub a candle on the track. Spray some WD-40 into the cracks where the window mee... |
| How much does it cost to hire an electrician to install NEW electrical outlets? A NEW phone jack? |
There are too may variable here to give an accurate estimate.
How is the new wire going to be routed? Is there an attic above the ceiling or a finished floor ? How much plaster repair will there b... |
| How are you supposed to dispose of energy saving light bulbs legally? |
Technically, in most communities, you take them to a hazardous waste dump.
I just dump them in a bin with old, dead batteries and take them to the haz mat dump once or twice a year. ... |
| How do I locate and replace the brushes on my AEG 6955 washing machine? |
I believe that the brushes are on the inside of the motor that spins the tub. ... |
| I need to do some renovation work on the sandstone features on the front of my building(uk).Any advice, webs? |
You don' say what you actually want advice on. But anyway you could try these sites-
www.globalestates.co.uk
diynetwork.com
You should be able to get what you want on one of these,failing... |
| Our three story building only 19 years ago, the window not good no more? |
That is known as a seal failure and is common with insulated glass. You can call a glass company to replace the glass, much less expensive than installing a new window. Check into windows made wi... |
| What is the difference between stripping, sealing, and dust mopping? |
stripping consists of using chemical to remove paint or stains.
sealing is a polyurethane that is usually clear and thick to protect wood .
dust mopping is dusting I think using one of the those ... |
| What temperature do you turn your thermostat down to when you are at work for the day? |
I keep mine at 63 when i am gone and 70 when I get home. I have it programmed so I don't ever have to touch it. I am in the cold bitter Chicago area. ... |
| How can I repair a book ruined by water damage? |
Put it in the microwave, make sure not 4 too long. u will end up with a crispy book. Not Good :S ... |
| What can I do to cover a mail slot? |
Go back to Home Depot and ask for kick plates for doors and screw them over the opening or do what i would do and cut a piece of wood the size of the hole and thickness of the door and glue it into... |
| How do I find out what company supplies gas & electricity to a property? |
Ask the neighbors ... |
| How do you get rid of corosion in pipes? |
Stand away from the previous answer, I'm assuming the drain is not directly connected to the washer. It is difficult to clear out a drain that is not completely blocked, the chemical doesn... |
| What all is involved and how much would it cost to give my mom a place of her own? |
How about putting a small mobil home on the lot for her, or if you live in the warmer climate areas put a fancy camper in for her. It will be a lot cheaper and less building permits!
good luck |
| What is the best pneumatic framing nail gun? |
i own a Hitachi (full headed nail model), metal body framing gun and love it. i also own the Hitachi roofing nail gun. i do home improvement for a living, and guys that i have worked with have swit... |
| Is it ok to store house paint in the garage? I live where it snows/freezes intermittently during the winter? |
Oil-bound paint will be OK, however water based paint will freeze and be .rendered useless
TIP When painting in very cold weather, place paint-pot in boiling water, (oil-bound ) ... |
| How do I get rid of a stench smell coming from trapped water under a concrete floor ? |
i would light a candle in the room, and as soon as you can replace watever has molded because thats what the smell is coming from probably molded paper or flooring ... |
| What is the best way to git rid of mold? Not the bathroom kind, this is in my storage room.? |
You need to address the moister problem first. The rust on the metal shelf has nothing to do with mold, that is oxidation taking place in a wet environment.
The good news is it doesn't sound... |
| How do I get the light bulbs on a remote ceiling fan to stop dimming on? |
You mean you turn on the lights and they are dim and then get brighter all by themselves, or do you have to push the button a couple of times to get them to go brighter? What about the fan? Is it o... |
| How do you increase cold water pressure in a shower? |
Since you're only asking about the cold, I assume it's a balance problem. i.e. full-hot flows more water than full-cold. If so, you've got a valve problem on the cold side.
Un... |
| How much would you charge to install an exhaust fan in a bathroom on an exterior wall? |
If its easily accessable. $150 plus material ... |
| How do I get my oven to work... the pilot lights but doesn't stay lit, even though the burners do? |
1.if u have a pilot lite u need to change the thermo coupling which u would need to shut gas to oven to replace better call a tech to fix..if thermo coupleing is bad pilot will not stay lit
2.if u... |
| What are the pros and cons of electric heating? |
quiet. expensive. ... |
| How much does it cost to have stucco siding installed on a house? |
The going rate in the Southeast USA for stucco siding in new residential construction is $35-$40 per square yard.
The going rate for brick is $700 - $1,000 per thousand brick laid in residentia... |
| How to unclog a toilet that's filled to the top? |
If a plunger won't dislodge the clog then you will have to snake the drain. Not an easy answer and may involve a call to a plumber, but it is the only one I have. ... |
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