| Maintenance & Repairs |
| What is the best way to remove minor scratches from a hardwood floor? |
The first two posts are correct:
As much as I love old hardwood surfaces, if the floors are that old, you may want to consider just replacing them with a newer quality hardwood surface...if you ... |
| How to position mattress in storage room? |
i think you have already got the right idea the biggest challenge is will it go moldy ? you deffinatly want something under it and then i would space out boxes againt it as you said so the matteras... |
| How can I remove Gorilla Glue from my carpet? |
Anything that would dissolve polyurethane glue (such as Gorilla Glue) will take your carpet right along with it. The best you can hope for is to scrape, pick, or maybe comb out most of it. ... |
| How far away can an indirect water cylinder be from the heat source using a gravity circuit? |
These things are usually expressed as a ratio of rise over run, the distances can be manipulated with varying pipe diameters and insulation factors. With a little more info, I might be able to help... |
| How do I stop water from seeping through my poured concrete foundation? |
See if you can lead the water that comes down the gutters and downspouts away from the foundation. You can get 4 or 6 inch pipe that receives this water, and sends it downhill away from the house... |
| How much does it cost to repair a leaky skylight and the damage the leak has caused? |
call a roofer and then a painter, get several bids, you dont have to take the Highest but never take the lowest good luck from Texas ... |
| What is the absolute best caulk to use around a bathtub? |
I like GE Silicone Sealant.If you use it be sure to follow directions EXACTLY> ... |
| What can I use to get rid of scratches on a glass shower door? |
Use a liquid product called CLR. It removes calcium, lime, and rust. You most likely have residue still left on the glass that needs to be removed and it looks like scratches. But if you are inclin... |
| How can I get my lawn mower to run right? |
Hy I"m not a expert or any thing but check to see if the throtle line is working right. Mine done that about a year ago. ... |
| How do you self test your electric meter at your home? |
The electric meter measures kilowatt hours. Notice there is a black mark on the disk that is revolving. Call the electric utility and ask them how many watt hours, or fraction of a wat hour, are... |
| How can I get rid of that ugly, white, powdery film in my dishwasher? |
Vinegar is a great cleanser for buildup
do an empty load with vinegar instead of soap....and use the longest cycle without using the heated dryer - using the heated dryer is not necessary at all a... |
| What are the best locks to use on my front door? |
Consider a dual lock system. This type has a dead bolt as well as a latch locking mechanism.
There are also locks that require that you enter a numeric code.
Chains only help if you want to ... |
| How dangerous is relighting a pilot light to your water heater? |
You're safe if it is lit and you see fire in there. You may need a new water heater, though.
The danger comes if the fire goes out and the gas keeps coming out. There is a safety built in... |
| How does one get rid of voles in the lawn? |
Voles are not related to moles. A vole is a rodent similar to a mouse sometimes with little or no hair, and slightly different appearance. They do live in underground burrows (like a rabbit does)... |
| How do i get rid of moisture under my house? |
fist off make sure the grade is sloped away from the house i.e. rain water / sprinklers must visibly drain away. Dont skimp on this one. Two remove all wood scraps and other debris that will rot ... |
| How long does it take to get the garlic smell out of a house? |
It can take up to a week with windows and doors open and a fan or two in the windows to vent the house to get the smell out but you can try some other things to help this along.
set a bowl of w... |
| How do you fix a negative slope? |
Sound like it could be anything from a little backfill or major regrading. Definitely get a professional to look at it before you buy. ... |
| What is an easy way to remove silicone from a shower base and wall tiles? |
Try WD40. Its a lubricant you can find in any automotive or hardware department. Im not sure about silicone but we have used it to remove all kinds of glue and other sticky substances. ... |
| What does it mean when you have air in the plumbing pipes of a house? What causes it? |
yes you can fix it yourself, you will need the little radiator key that came with the radiators when they were fitted.
Turn the nut with the key at the top left or right of the radiator, when you ... |
| Where do I find information on Oakley plumbing supplies? |
Try looking it on the net through a search engin ... |
| How much does it cost to upgrade electrical service? |
There are too many variables to tell you a price.
Is the wiring already installed two or three wire romex type?
That means, two main insulated wires and a separate ground within a plastic or wove... |
| How do you remove scratches from a Pergo floor? |
Get a wax stick in matte clear and fill in the cratches...they will disappear. ... |
| What is the Difference between a torque wrench and a socket wrench? Are they the same thing? |
A socket wrench is like a small steel tube - one end has ridges that fit precisely around a bolt. The other end often has an opening of 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" square. This end receives ... |
| A serial number stamped on an aluminum plate has faded. Any ideas on chemicals or tricks to raise them? |
This is gonna sound dumb but has worked for me in the past. Take 1 can of Diet Coke(yes for some reason brand does make a difference)and if the plate is standing up soak a wash cloth with the Diet... |
| Is it easier to run a water line or a 220 electrical line? |
Electrial MOST times.
Wire is flexible, pipe is not, but once in a while it can be easier to relocate an item that connects to a water line.
Don't forget that the washer ALSO needs a sewer... |
| How to clean out a wood stove ? |
You are fine if you just clean the top of the bricks. The bricks are easily broken or could be cracked. There is nothing under them except the bottom metal of the stove. those bricks aren't ch... |
| What will happen if aroom air conditioner is turned sideways to get into the house? |
what do you mean by side ways. if you are just turning it that should be OK. if you are laying it down then yes you need to wait a few hours. unless its only for a few seconds. We had a refrigerat... |
| What's the most cost efficient way to heat your home? |
Natural gas this year. Solar heat for the long run ... |
| How can you tell if a telephone pole is bad? |
You probably can't tell, but the phone company keeps track of them,ie, age, condition, etc. They are treated and should last for years. If you see splintering, it's from the pole climbing... |
| How do i know when my window ac compressor is bad? |
Try turning the temp all the way down....getting cold? It's okay. Not?? Bad compressor, or low charge. You can tell by the sound it makes. Compressor on vibrates a bit more that when it's... |
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