Repairing a Brother Typewriter?Hey just picked up this Brother GX-6750 and this is all new to me. Was hoping someone has the answer for me. When typing, the letters aren't full across the bottom.
Fixing Old Sewing Machine?I have a old Kenmore sewing machine that I just paid $80 to be cleaned and serviced. I've sewed many angel dresses and shepherds robes and all went well. I'm now working on bowel cosies but the bobbin thread keeps breaking! I've no clue why.
Removing Set Dust Stain?I have two sweaters that have been in my closet and not worn for 3 years. They both have a stubborn dust line that I can't get out. I have used oxystain remover spray, washed in cold water and line dried. Didn't work. How do I get these horrible stains out?
Cleaning Faux Leather?Hello. I hope you can help. My son cleaned his leather seats with Armor All cleaning wipes. I sat in his car with a pink faux leather coat. Dark marks transferred onto my coat. I have tried everything you suggested and the marks remain. Not even slightly gone. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you.
Repairing a Corona Typewriter?I have a Corona Galaxy 12 Typewriter. My V key stick is disconnected from the hitter itself. I have tried to fix it using tweezers but it is getting annoying and difficult. If anyone knows of any shops that can fix it up near Norfolk Virginia USA please let me know.
Brand New Bestway Bed Will Not Stay Inflated?Just bought a Bestway Air mattress with a built in pump. It's brand new. It will not stay inflated! (And their instruction manual is pictures. I hate picture instruction manuals.)
Replacement Handles for Bassett Furniture?I bought this dresser second hand years ago, and I'm finally getting around to restoring it. It's a 1980s Bassett Furniture Chalons Collection. Only 5 drawers came with handles. Any idea where to find another?
Wiring Diagram for John Deere Riding Mower?Wiring diagram for a 214 John Deere riding mower?
Intermediate Electrical Issue?Had an outlet arc. Now no power in 2 rooms. Both have new 2 pole type QP breakers. On one side are base broad heaters on ground side of breaker they work. The outlets and lights do not work I've check almost everything wires, switches, GFCI's but still no power. What else should I try.
What Is This Plant?Please help identify this plant. It grows long stems with spotted leaf. There is usually one or two that grow very tall but then the stem splits and then dies. This process repeats. How do I keep the stems from splitting? I feel like this is a type of lily pad and meant to be in water'.
Scriptor II Repeating Key?I have a Royal Scriptor II electric typewriter I recently bought off of eBay. I noticed the E key wasn't working, and as I tapped it a few more times, it suddenly started spamming 'e' over and over like it was stuck. I'm not sure how to fix it. Any suggestions?
Wheels for Blue Ribbon Reel Mower?Need wheels for a blue ribbon reel mower. The steel wheels say ball bearing D2. Do they have rubber on them or not?
Is Sicklepod an Annual?Does sicklepod come back every year?
Identifying Little Black Bugs?Tiny black pepper light specs falling from my ceiling in my hair on my body and I have bites really bad. I don't know how to get rid of these things because they turn into when they fall, they root up into cloth and and turn yellow and then the hard casing on them comes off and out comes this little rolly black speck. I don't understand it I can't figure out how to fix it thank you God bless
Comparable Replacement for my Red Tip Photinias?Can you please give me a name of a comparable replacement for my Red Tip Photinias that are slowly dying off? I would like it to be an evergreen shrub that grows as fast and full as these. Thank you.
Super Tiny Mystery Bug Found In My Bed?Does anyone know what type of bug this is? I let my dog lay on my bed and this is the third time seeing this type of bug in my bed but I have no clue what it is.
Getting Rid of Cat Urine Smell On Hardback Books?I have over 100 large size hard back cook books that have a cat urine smell to them. The books were in a closed up house on a bookcase and apparently the carpet had been peed on by cats prior to the house being closed up. The books were not peed on. The Cook books just absorbed the smell. It is a collection of books that is worth trying to salvage if at all possible. I don't even know where to start. I have the books boxed up on my carport and open the boxes during the day and try to spread them in the sunlight. That does not help. I would appreciate any help you can give me on this issue.
What Bug Is This?What bug is this?
Insect Eggs?What insect are these from?
Getting Rid of Moss?How do I get rid of moss in a rock garden without damaging plants?
Continuous Tone On Singer 6268?A continuous tone starts whenever we run on the singer 6268 machine. Should we reset it and how is that done? I'm pretty adept at repairs.
Repairing Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 2277 sewing machine that is jamming up. It began after I tried to sew in reverse when in zig-zag stitch. I removed plate and removed all threads jammed in there. It starts out rough, not running smoothly then jams
Bug Eggs Identification?What kind of bug would this come from? Found them outside my shed.
Washer Won't Drain?I have a LG top load washer. It is a little over a year old. My washer is running through the the wash cycle, but won't drain. It sounds like it's sucking water and a little comes out but then it stops and reads OE code.
Repairing a Singer 240 Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 240 sewing machine. How could I change the vertical arm, including gear? The gear is borken and I bought a new one, but I don't know how take out the horizontal arm that runs from ban rounder to the arm of the needle system.
Murray Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?I have a Murray riding lawn mower. I changed the in line filter and it still won't start. I put some gas in the carburetor and it wants to crank, but shuts off. I need some advise please!
Riding Mower Won't Start?When starting the mower, it turns over once and stops. When I try again, same thing.
Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere La105 lawn tractor. When I turn the key it makes clicking sound, but will not turn over. I charged the battery, replaced the solenoid, and replaced the safety switch on brake/clutch rod. Last season you had to push the clutch/brake in to just the right spot in order to get it to crank.
Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?My mower won't start after replacing the battery, starter, and solenoid. It turns slowly even while jumping it off with my truck.
Riding Mower Won't Start?I started the mower for the first time this year, it ran for about 2 minutes and stopped. I thought it was the gas, but when I tried to restart it there is nothing. I bought a new battery and still nothing. I have also checked the seat switch and it's working fine.
Mower Won't Restart?I was mowing with my Gravely 19 HP zt mower, and it just quit running. It still turns over, but the lights don't work and there is no spark.
Cord Recoil on Mower Is Very Strong?When trying to start my self propelled mower the recoil is massive! I hurt my hand and my chest when the cord snapped back.
Craftsman Mower Hard to Start?I have a Craftsman 6.5 HP self propelled mower. It is maybe 10yrs old and runs great once I get it started. I have the problem every week. I have to prime 15+ times, then pull the thing until my arm is about to fall off. I have had it serviced, oil, plug, carbkit, and the base air cleaner replaced.
Pull Cable Stuck on Lawn Mower?I have a lawn machine, Briggs and Stratton 550ex, pushmower. The carb was replaced by the manufacturer. It was returned and now the pull cable gets stuck. I took the cover off and tried to turn by hand. It stops, then gets stuck. What's wrong? The safety cable, throttle, etc. are all attached properly.
Repairing a Chest Freezer Thermostat Probe?I have a Frigidaire chest freezer. How do I remove the thermostat probe?
Kenmore Refrigerator Leaking?My Kenmore ice box is leaking. How do I remove the inside panel?
Programming a Garage Door Remote?I have 2 doors and two working remotes. I bought a third remote and tried to program it. It is programmed, but both doors work simultaneously; not separately. What am I doing wrong?
Riding Mower Misfiring?My Craftsman riding lawn mower was running OK. I stopped and restarted it about 10 minutes later and it started misfiring and spraying oil and gas out of the muffler. It seems that now the gas flows straight into the crank case.
Garage Door Opener Not Working?My keyless pad on the outside of the garage wasn't working. I took it off the wall to check on it and now the hand held I keep in the car won't work. What can I do. I do feel like I need a new keyless pad.
Blower Not Working on '97 S-10?I replaced the blower motor, resistor, and switch, and checked the fuses in driver's side, all OK. I can feel the heat if I put my hand by the vent, but it is not being forced out like it should. What else do I need to look at?
Ford Ranger Heater Fan Not Blowing?The heat and A/C on my 2002 Ford Ranger Edge works fine, but the fan does not blow. How can I fix this?
In-Door Ice Maker Not Working?I just purchased a new Kenmore Elite side by side 30 cu ft refrigerator freezer. I have water in the door, but the ice maker will not work. The water dispenser works. My old Kenmore made ice on the same connection.
Truck Heater Not Working?I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 4x4. The blower does not come on. I checked all the fuses and none were blown, but when you cut the switch on you can here the engine pull down. What would cause the heat not to work?
Repairing a Glider?Just wondering where I can find the plastic insert that the metal glides in.
Truck Heater Won't Turn Off?The heating will not shut off in my truck even when you remove the fuse or key; it is still running.
Repairing a Sofa Frame?The wooden seat slat of the sofa frame is broken in half. The break is thorough enough that replacement is a must. It is also located at one end of the seat frame, thus an area of high wear and tear. Is replacing the slat possible without disassembling a great deal of the sofa?
Replacing Windshield Washer Sprayers?How do I get my front washer sprayers on my 2009 CRV LX changed?
Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Sew a Straight Stitch?My older model Kenmore sewing machine won't sew a straight stitch. It's only sewing zig zag. How can I fix this problem?
Discontinued Brewster Wallpaper?I am looking for Brewster wallpaper from Via Allure book #174-58814.
Repairing a H2 Headliner?How do I tighten an 2003 H2 headliner?
Village Wallpaper Border?I am looking for wallpaper border #5802695.
Maytag Washer Error Codes?What is F-54?
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Advice?I have the original 90s honey oak cabinets in my kitchen. The walls are painted in a golden yellow with a brown glaze. The counters are a Rainforest Silestone with a black base color and flecks of dark green and golden yellow. My appliances are black and the floors are a basic beige tile.
Waverly Border 5807473?I am looking for Waverly wallpaper border #5807473 from the Faith Popcorn's Cocooning Collection. Any help would be appreciated!
Replacement Parts for a Glider Rocker?I need the metal part for the glider under the seat of a rocker. Where can I find one?
Pelmet or Valance Fabric Color Ideas?I have faux silk thermal curtains in a beige (beige tone with orange or copper undertone). My walls are a cream tone. I'm having trouble finding a pelmet fabric (I'm unable to get the same fabric as the curtains). Do I go lighter or darker? The fabric is a block colour.
Septic System Safe Toilet Cleaners?Is Poly-Zag toilet bowl cleaner safe for private septic systems?
Growing Flowers and Vegetables in a 5B Zone?I live in Ajax, Ontario in Canada and would like to know what I could plant in a 5B zone, plus I am a novice at gardening.
Spicing Up a Red White and Blue Bedroom?My room has white walls, with mahogany/maroon curtains and dressers. I have a blue bookcase as well. How can I spice it up a bit without my room looking too patriotic?
Fixing a Ford Ranger Heater Blower?I have a 1999 Ford Ranger. How do I fix the heater blower?
Garage Door Remote Intermittent?My garage door opener will work from upstairs in the house, but it will not work from outside.
Finding Plumbing Repair for Low Income Homeowner?I was recently laid off from a job after 27 years and I am struggling just to meet bills. I have apparently developed a leak in the slab of my house and my water bill has quadrupled. I really need this repaired ASAP. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this situation?
Ford Truck Heater Not Getting Hot?What procedure do I use to diagnose the heater on a 2000 Ford series truck? It is not getting hot; it is only blowing warm air.
Imperial Wallpaper?I am looking for this Imperial wallpaper, item # LE2391, lot 000277872, and pattern match "random".
Living Room Paint Color Advice?I have a dark gray couch and loveseat with an accent chair in gray and beige. My carpet is beige. I have a living room/dining room combination. What color should I paint the walls?
Imperial Wallpaper?I am searching for Imperial wallpaper. I am not sure of the correct number so I'll list all 3: Item 30705220, 191196, or SCD030902. It has a black background with a floral, tropical design in pinks, coral, beige, and blue.Thanks.
Repairing a Car Heater?I have a '98 Mazda B3000. How do I get air out of the cooling system to make the heater work? It stays cold after and while driving over 50 miles at a time after replacing the water pump and thermastat and trying to bleed air by cap and hoses to heater core. What's next?
Food Freezing in Refrigerator Drawers?I have a side by side Amana. There are two drawers on the bottom and if I put food in there it freezes. The rest of the refrigerator is fine temperature wise.
Curtain Color and Pattern Advice?I have a buttercream sofa and red crewel accent pillows. I'd like to pick up some of the light gray-blue in them too. So, I'd like the main colors to be neutral, with the light blue/gray as an accent, then the red as pops of color for a little excitement. My kitchen is neutral with a few red accessories.
Heater Blower Only Works on High?I have a 2001 F150 Ford pickup. The heater blower only works on the high setting. What is wrong?
Heater Blowing Cold Air on Passenger Side?I have cold air on the passenger side floor. Why? The driver side is OK.
Truck Heater Dampers Don't Work?Have a 1995 GMC K1500 that the dampers stopped working on the heater. Can not find vacuum lines going into cab and nothing in repair books for this problem. Anyone have any ideas that will help?
Sewing Machine Breaking Needles?My industrial sewing machine is breaking needles on reversing. I am staying in Africa, I depend on you.
Singer Patchwork Sewing Machine Jammed?I am new to sewing, and just got this machine. I was taking in a pair of jeans when I accidentally ran through some fabric that was too thick for the machine to handle. It stopped sewing, beeped, and now when I try to sew, the top thread is getting caught down where the bobbin is and the needle gets stuck.
Truck Heater Not Working Properly?I have excellent heat in my 1995 Dodge 1500 when in a warm building, or garage, or when it's warm outside. I replaced my radiator, water pump, thermostat, and flushed out the heater core. When it's cold outside, I have very little heat when going down the road. When I stop, the heat gets less warm.
Discontinued Carey Lind Wallpaper?I am looking for Carey Lind wallpaper that has been discontinued. It is Carey Lind Art Gallery, pattern jd1185.
Repairing Old Porcelain Dolls?My dolls are very old and are starting to crack. Any idea how I can treat them? Thank you.
Handwheel Stuck on Brother Sewing Machine?The handwheel is very hard to turn on my Brother CS-6000 sewing machine. When I do turn it, the needle goes up and down and seems to work okay. When I push the foot pedal to start to sew, it starts out okay but then makes a noise, almost like a clicking, and the machine sort of shakes and stops.
Wall Paint Color Advice?We have cherry woodwork, dark wood floors, and cream leather couches, with neutral chairs. One is a brown/black tweed and one is a cordovan color leather. The curtains are black and cream. The living room, dining room, and kitchen paint needs to be the same.
Removing Water Marks on Wood TV Cabinet?My grandson was wet sanding his motercycle in the garage. I had a TV cabinet stored there and he splashed sanding water on it and left white marks. How do I get them off?
Super Fresco Wallpaper #13104?Does anyone know where I can find SuperFresco embossed white paintable wallpaper pattern 13104?
A/C Heater Blower Not Working Properly?My blower motor will not run except on low. I can unplug the relay and replug it and the blower motor will run only in the hi position. I have replaced the relay, resistor, and the switch and nothing works
Valance Colour Advice?I have a black leather couch, black and silver carpet, light cream walls, and darker cream curtains. What would be the best colour for a valance?
Truck Heater Not Working Properly?I have a '98 Dodge 1500 truck. The heater will blow warm air as long as it is sitting still, but when you start driving down the road, then it starts blowing cool air. I changed the thermostat first thing, but it didn't change anything. I am needing a little help here.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?I have maple cinnamon cabinets in my bathroom with grey/blue/green floor and shower tiles, a light cream granite vanity top, and white basin. I'm thinking of blue/grey or a light brown paint for the walls.
Refrigerator Dispenses Water But Not Ice?I have Kenmore side by side. Two days ago everything worked fine and then it happened. It still makes ice cold water, but when I push for ice to come out nothing happens. I don't hear the motor or the crushed ice.
Dodge Truck Heater Intermittent?I own a '01 Dodge 2500 V8 and the heater gets hot as I press the gas pedal. Then it goes cold when I let off. I just put in a new thermostat and water pump trying to fix the problem.
Curtain Colour Advice?I realy need help. My walls are a light brown, camel hair colour, with a light/dark brown lounge suite. I also have loads of red art work. What colour curtains will be the best? Oh, and I have light brown laminated flooring. Ugh, I really have loads of brown.
Ford Ranger Heater Not Working Properly?My 2008 Ford Ranger heater will not blow heat on the floor. Do you know what this could be or how it can be fixed?
Village Wallpaper Pattern#5802236 or #826165?I am trying to purchase a double roll of Village wallpaper pattern #5802236? I bought it at Ethan Allen several years ago. The Ethan Allen sticker has pattern #826165.
Maytag Washer Error Codes?What is code f28 on a Maytag front load Performance series washer?
Truck Heater Blower Intermittent?My 2007 Ram 1500 has a heater blower motor that stops working when I put the brake on. When I give it gas it starts blowing. It will do this awile and then stop working all together. Anyone have any ideas?
Truck Defrost Not Working Properly?I have a 2011 Ford F150. I noticed today that the air blowing from the dash, when on defrost, is blowing hot air only on the passenger side and in the middle, but the driver side is blowing cool air. Is it a blocked hose perhaps?
Imperial Wallpaper Pattern #CM2013?I am looking for Imperial Wallpaper pattern #CM2013. Does anybody know where I can get some?
Truck Heater Not Working?I have a '02 S10 and it won't blow any air out any of the vents. Any suggestions?
Water Dispenser Tube Leaking?The ice maker water dispensing tube drips on my refridgerator. It appears the solenoid is not closing all the way. Is this possible?
Curtain Color Advice?We just repainted our dining room walls. The bottom half is jaded Janet and the upper is an off yellow. What color curtains would go with this?
Village Wallpaper #5813656, Run: 11?Does anyone have or know where I can get a roll of this paper? It's brown with a wicker type weave pattern.
Paint Color for Kitchen with Adjoining Living Room?We are redoing our condo (kitchen, hall, living room combo). The floors are a light oak laminate. The cabinets are cream/washed look with cream appliances. I'd like to brighten the small area. We are putting in wainscoating in the hallway.
Heater Won't Blow Through All Vents?My truck heater doesn't blow hot air through the dash and floor vents. What's the problem? It works fine on top of the dash, in the defrost area.
Village Wallpaper Border?I need to find acanthus leaf Village border 5802906SKU 82327 31199.
Curtain Color Advice?I have a striped brown settee with cream walls. I am looking for curtains to add an impact. Any suggestions?
