| Maintenance & Repairs |
| Is epoxy better than spackling compound to fill cracks in walls inside house? |
I would'nt use epoxy. Use Joint compound but be sure to use joint tape underneath or it will definately keep cracking. The joint tape should stop the cracking in the future. ... |
| My craftsmen 5 hp lawn mower won't start. I did leave full in over the winter and now nothing. Any ideas? |
Your carburetor check valve under the float is probably stuck shut. You may end up taking it apart to get the gunk out of it. Next fall use gas stabilizer in the gas.
Don't spray oil in the... |
| How do I learn to fix up a house? |
It seems that you know enough to recognize that there are things about the house that need to be repaired, this is a great start.
I would begin by making a list of what you feel needs to be repair... |
| What are some good ways to shim interior doors? |
shims are made from cedar shingles, cut into strips about 1 1/2" wide. because of the taper, if you put two together reversed they can be slide against each other to vary their thickness.
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| Can you rezone a commercial storefront property to be residential? |
in America, you talk to an alderman. bring gifts. ... |
| How can I add extra downpipes to existing gutter (concealed) to divert overflow? |
Since the gutter and downspouts are relatively the same size, it would seem more likely you have a blockage in the downpipe.
If possible, remove the pipe in sections, starting at the very firs... |
| How do I ground my mobile home? |
When the electric service was installed in the home, it should have been done by a professional electrician. When service is installed to the breaker box there is a grounding wire that is run from ... |
| What is the correct way to caulk a window? |
Condensation is due to temp inside and outside or maybe air leak.
Caulk thing.....remove any old caulk, start with new surface, remove old stuff,clean off area......apply new caulk, try and make y... |
| Is there an adapter I can attatch to my kitchen faucet to be able to hook up a garden hose? |
You are looking for a kitchen faucet aerator with garden hose connector. I have not seen one for several years either, but I did just confirm that they are still available. I would be surprised i... |
| Can older mobile home air conditioning have sealed disconnects at the evaporator? |
there is no such thing that i am aware of...they where sealed until you screwed the lineset onto the evaporator and condenser...once you screwed them onto the fitting the seal was bursted and they ... |
| How does a storage heater work with only one dial to set the output.? |
Sound like they're faulty. Are you eligible for a grant and have another source of central heating put in? Storage heaters are notouriously expense to run and you need to be on the economy s... |
| What causes an electrical outlet to stop working and how can i fix it? |
check the breaker. Make sure that's not the problem, if it's not, you're gonna need an electrictian to fix it. but make sure you didn't trip a switch in the breaker first... |
| How do I get my jammed closet door open? |
I suggest pushing the door inward, then try turning the handle. The latch is probally jammed in the strike plate. ... |
| How can you duplicate a community gate opener? |
the switches they are talking about are called dip switches. chances are it will not use them unless it is an old system. The landlord or property manager should be able to get you remotes and pr... |
| Is there a way to track the water usage of a single apartment? |
There are small in-line meters made for this purpose.
Contact a large plumbing supply house. ... |
| How hard is it to hook up an ice maker? |
I`m sorry!.... I don`t know... ... |
| What does "elevated mold levels" mean to a home buyer? |
Mold IS hazardous, which is why it's required to be stated in a home purchase. Mold within the walls or air ducts can be costly to repair/clean and sometimes it isn't even possible with... |
| What is the best product to strip wax off of an aggregate floor? |
If you have a "aggregate look" vinyl floor a wax stripper is readily available at any home store.
If your aggregate floor is stone.
Terrazzo is impervious to water, but effloresce... |
| Who and how much money does it cost to hire someone 2 shift/relocate up my water and gas lines in my basement? |
You need to get estimates from several local plumbers. Relocating these pipes will have your utilities off for awhile, so you will need some other place to stay. Pricing depends on the type of pi... |
| How do I get ird of the bats on my ceiling and my attic? |
Get or build a bat house and then try to seal up the roof again.
If you providethem with a house that is easier to get into then your roof they will move in there.
you really dont want to get... |
| What is the easiest way to find a leak in an above ground pool? |
food coloring. ive used this method plenty of times and belive it or not if you call a pro in they will charge more then 100 bucks just to do this when you can do it yourself.
get in the pool dr... |
| How to a break a hole in stucco? |
Drill a pilot hole with a drill bit, then take a reciprocating saw to cut the rest of it away to form a rectangle. This way it will be much easier to repair. Just be SURE you won't be cuttin... |
| How much should I sell a one year-old propane water heater for? |
If it still has a warranty, 70% of what you paid. If no warranty, 50% of what you paid. ... |
| How do you get rid of silverfish in your bathroom? |
Silverfish and firebrats eat a wide variety of foods, including glue, wallpaper paste, bookbindings, paper, photographs, starch in clothing, cotton, linen, rayon fabrics, wheat flour, cereals, drie... |
| How do you connect 2 basic generators together in series, to power a house? |
I could give you a lot of techno speak to tell you why, but the bottom line is that it is totally impractical to wire them together. You can not syncronize them and that is manditory if they are co... |
| What is the proper way to hook up a three way electrical switch so i can work my hall light from my kitchen? |
Hot and neutral wires from power source to first switch. Hot, neutral, and traveller from first switch to second switch. Hot and neutral wires from second switch to light.
If you already have ... |
| Where can I find an average price of getting your house painted? |
Search in Yellow Pages look for Paints.
You will get all the painters Phone Numbers.
Tell all of them to come to come and give estimate.
You will then know your estimate is low or high. ... |
| How long does replacing a furnace take? |
Just had mine replaced with an element to add central air. Took 2 guys about 10 hours to remove the old one and install a new one, plus cleaning out the flue. Luckily they did not have to do much... |
| Who do you call to fix a leaky pipe in the wall? |
Call a plumber. There should be a clean-out access already installed that looks like a pipe plug behind the washer. If not, he will probably cut through the drywall and install one since that is ea... |
| How do I turn my wood burning stove to face the room? |
Shut the fire down first! Then have those big strong guys turn it to where you want it. Make sure to unhook the pipe before moving and hook up after move!! Make a new fire and make some coffee for ... |
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