| Maintenance & Repairs |
| I am trying to mend a crack in the gas tank of my craftsman riding mower. Any suggestions? |
Mattie,,,as far as I know there is No reliable way to repair those fuel tanks.
Few adhesives will withstand gasoline,,,
Among those, even fewer will bond to plastic.
And then even furthermore,... |
| When wrapping exposed pipes (outside a house) in cold weather what should I use to wrap the pipes? |
Most better lumber yard or home improvement centers can show you the heat tape and insulating wrap you will need for this task. There is a thermostat device that can turn the electricity on and off... |
| Is there a roofing sealant that can be used without shingles or roofing paper? |
there is many sealers that will do what you want ..just look for any that are marked for "flashing and or roofing tar" i recommend getting a disposable putty knife you really dont want to... |
| What is the part called in the hot water heater that will make the water smell? |
Replace the annode rod then flush out water tank if it persists consult a local plumbing contractor for a water treatment system ... |
| What is the best surge protector to get? |
I agree with the others about the home electronics but, if you want extra protection for your computer I would recomend a battry backup (UPS). They aren't very expensive and they do more then ... |
| How do I get a utility company to fix my yard after it digs it? |
I had that problem once with a buried service cable,I called the utility company and they responded with a half hearted effort. I finally called my state representative for my area to resolve it. U... |
| My ceiling fan makes a humming noise, how do I get rid of it? |
Was this one of the Hunter fans that came with oil ?
If not
If a lighting dimmer is used they will make a hum sometime.
Install a fan rated speed control switch,or a standard switch and use pu... |
| How can I find what breaker a circuit is on without turning off entire panel? |
If its for an appliance it is probably one of the bigger switches in the box. My husband and I help each other when flipping breakers. He stands at the box flipping switches and I stand at the so... |
| How do you clean an electronic furnace filter? |
I have no idea what he "soaked it in" it shouldn't need "soaking" only a wipe with a soft wet cloth like a terry cloth . The arc you hear is an electric arc from static ele... |
| How to dispose of a broken down microwave oven? |
Check with the local dump in your area. I know here where I live they have a special area for appliances like microwaves even refrigerators in the dump yard where you can dispose of these items. |
| How much electricity do you need to hook up a hot tub heater and pump? |
You need to contact an electrician to run the 240 volt line to your hottub. You'll need a circuit breaker suitable for the hottub and I suspect a GFCI or whatever they are called now. I'... |
| How can you get latex paint off your hands? |
if its latex paint then hot soap and water should work ... |
| Where do I find do it yourself info on the web preferably about house repair? |
Well, here's a couple more to help. The first is a HUGE resource list of links -- all kinds of home improvement sites that will help you with instructions, etc. -- some good, some not so. Just... |
| How do I get a red wine stain out of an expensive chair I purchased? |
There are two products that will instantly remove red wine stains, WineAway and Mostenbockers Red Wine Remover. You can find WineWay at Cost Plus, Bed Bath and Beyond and Linen N Things. Mostenbo... |
| 10 points! How can I get the metal filings out that are stuck in my magnetic bit driver? |
silly putty ... |
| Where can i buy a cheap door? |
Lowes or Home Depot ... |
| Should I remove ice shield and or flashing that was placed in a valley by a roofing contractor when I replace? |
Unless the shield or flashing have been compromised, I wouldn't remove them. They are there for a very good reason. To keep your roof from leaking, rotting, falling in. Every time we deck and... |
| How do I pull up the old wood floor my dad had in the basement? |
It depends on how the floor is attached. If its in a basement then it may be glued to a cement slab which will be a disaster to deal with. However, if it is a floating floor or a real naildown hard... |
| How much does it cost to have your house connected to mains gas supply? |
I would have thought that the obvious thing to do would have been to ask the local gas supplier. Why you think anybody can give you a sensible estimate by proxy without having ALL details to hand b... |
| Is it safe to drain an above ground pool? |
you can drain it and clean it but make sure you fill it as soon as you finish...and do all the steps in the same day...a little wind could knock it over...it is very unstable without the water pres... |
| Can anyone tell me the distance from ceiling to center of a Vulcan Autosonic heat detector? |
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| What is the tool called that is used when taking a riding lawnmower front wheel off? |
snap ring pliers ,this would be external type.Any hardware or automotive supply store carries them ... |
| What chemicals do i need to start up my above ground pool? |
I know that Leslie's Pool Supply has a start-up/opening kit you can buy; I'm not sure if any of the big retailers or home improvement shops would have one. www.lesliespool.com is their w... |
| UK: What does it cost to repair or reinforce a masonry wall in a garden? |
Since I live in the US, I can't give you the exact answer you are seeking, but here is a website for approved contractors in the UK, surely one of them can give you a quote ... |
| Smells almost like dry ice coming from my vents during the winter. I have a heat pump. Any ideas? |
Could just be the secondary heating coils, If it's too cool outside for your heat pump to keep up with the demand , there are back -up electric coils(just like huge toaster coils) that kick in... |
| What is a good colour to paint my kitchen? |
Yellow - it is supposed to be a colour that makes people feel like spending time in a place
I went with Honey Harbour ... |
| How much will it cost to get an extra electrical socket installed in my room by an electrician? |
Electricians *should* charge somewhere in the neighborhood of 40-65 per hour. Accessibility for wiring, wall materials, distance to another outlet, condition of existing electrical and so forth ca... |
| How do I remove a stain from the bottom of a vinyl lined swimming pool? |
You may not have any metals in the water now, that could be because they have dropped and stained the bottom of the pool.
Use a metal lock product and pour it directly over the stain if possible... |
| How do you make granite counters shine? |
A product called Clean EnCounter is recomended. It is but one. Granite is a volcanic stone with silica in it. It is not as pourous as many other stones. It is ignius stone I think. Check up stone ... |
| How to fix a hole in a shirt? |
my God!! you will look like a scare crow!!!! get a new shirt! rip the old one up and use it as wipers ... |
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