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Some Rooms Lost Power After Installing a Ceiling LightMy husband put up a light fixture in the living room. He turned the breakers off for the living room. He installed it and when he put the power back on the light worked, but my stove doesn't work. Also my dryer in the basement doesn't work and my bedroom upstairs has no power either.

Repairing Collapsed Canvas on Pop Up Camper

Repairing Collapsed Canvas on Pop Up CamperI am thinking about buying a pop up camper, but the sides of the canvas are collapsed. Should I keep looking for a different camper or is there a way to repair this?

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - broken doll

Identifying a Porcelain DollMy daughter was given this porcelain doll a while back, but she dropped it and broke the feet at the ankles. I'm trying to figure out what kind of doll it is so I can try to locate replacement feet. Can anyone help me identify the doll?

Using Damp Rid - bag of crystallized Damp Rid

Using Damp RidI placed Damp Rid in my closet and on the top shelves of my furniture after mold destroyed most of my clothes and shoes and some of my furniture, but yesterday when checking the Damp Rid bag in the closet I found the dripped water had crystalized. That did not happened in the previous 2 bags I used.

Bolens Riding Mower Won't Key StartI have a 38" cut Bolens riding mower with 15.5 hp that does nothing. I replaced the battery, solenoid, carb, fuel lines and filter, air filter, spark plug, and the 20amp fuse. All this and I get not a sound or a movement when I turn the key. However I can bridge the solenoid and jump it.

Changed Bulb But Ceiling Light Not WorkingMy bathroom light flickered then went out. I got a new 2d 4pin bulb to replace it. I turned off power at the box and bathroom, replaced the bulb, turned the power back on, and then turned the bathroom light on. It did not work.

New Electrical Outlets Not WorkingI am in the process of changing all the light switches and outlets in my home. I changed the first switch, which was not grounded so I grounded it and it seems to be OK, but when I started to change the outlets none of them are working in that room.

John Deere Riding Mower Won't StartI have a John Deere ride on mower. The other day I got off the seat without putting it on park and it shut off and won't start. It turns over and has battery power, but won't run. It did that before and it started after a few days. What can I do?

Poulan Mower Won't Start - closeup of mower

Poulan Mower Won't StartI have a 28R707 Poulan Pro riding mower. Sometimes the mower doesn't start when the clutch/brake is engaged. I pushed the pedal on and released it several times then sometimes the mower starts. Is there a linkage adjustment?

Value of a Shapleigh Hardware Co. Keen Kutter Reel Mower - mower on truck tailgate

Value of a Shapleigh Hardware Co. Keen Kutter Reel MowerIt is a reel type and rusty, but works. GQ3 part number GG2, 16 in, 1906.

Poulan Lawn Mower Won't StartI have a Poulan lawn mower. The clutch cable broke while in gear cutting the grass. The clutch cable was replaced. However the mower will not start, no clinking when key turned. The battery is fully charged, but the mower does not even move in neutral. It appears to be stuck in gear.

Information and Value of a Mary Jo Gimber Print - print of irises and other flowers

Information and Value of a Mary Jo Gimber PrintI am trying to find info and value of this.

Repairing the Pump in a H2O X 5 Steam MopI got a H2O X5 steamer and I need to know how to fix the pump. Where can I see an assembly diagram or photos of its components, or find out how to get a replacement unit?

Poulan Pro Riding Lawn Mower Won't StartI have an 18.5hp Poulan Pro riding mower. It will not start. I have checked all safety switches and they are all good. I have put a new battery in it. It turns over 1 time, then nothing. I took the plug out and it spins just fine. I checked the plug and it sparks. The oil is fine. I hand turned the dust cap, still just 1 turn.

Roof Repair for Low Income HomeownersI live in Illinois and am unemployed. I have been experiencing leaking issues with my roof. It's so bad it's raining in my dining room. I can't find any programs or funding programs. I need suggestions for help in the suburban area of Illinois.

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Repairing Ice MakerMy Frigidaire model FFHS2611LWF ice maker arm spring came off inside the ice maker arm. What do I hook it on after I get the spring on the arm?

Information on Old Manual MowerI was cleaning out my grandpa's shop since his passing and came across a mower with the words Wm Enders Oak Leaf. It has smooth steel wheels on it and I was wondering when it was made.

Value of Gleaner Ball Bearing Manual Border MowerI have a Gleaner ball bearing, single wheeled border mower from Townsend's in Bloomfield New Jersey and wanted to know when it might be from and how much it might be worth. I have looked it up and cannot find any like it, it is in amazing condition and nothing seems to be missing any parts.

Champion Offset Printer Shuts OffI have a Champion 27 offset color printer. It is running now. I connected it to a stabilizer constant supply, but while the machine was running, suddenly the compressor turned off and the feeder was not working. After one minute, automatically the machine circuit breaker turned it back on.

MTD Riding Mower RepairI have a Yard Machine riding lawnmower (Model # 13A176F729). I just purchased it used. I believe I'm having an intermittent problem with the PTO belt. I get the "vacuum noise" when the mower is cutting. About 30 seconds later, that noise disappears, and the mower stops cutting. The mower still moves, but it won't cut.

Repairing a Canon CS10 TypewriterI have a Canon CS10 electric typewriter. I starts OK, but when I type any of the buttons, the typewriter hangs it self up repeating that letter until another letter is depressed.

white wallpaper with square pattern and marker damage

Identifying Discontinued WallpaperI am searching for this wallpaper. I do not know the name or pattern or anything. Any advice, tips you can give would be appreciated. I have searched eBay, wallsusa, Google images (uploading image for search), and more. I am taking the paper to a wallpaper store tonight for assistance as well.

Snapper SR 110 Won't StartI have a Snapper SR 110 riding lawn mower with the 8hp engine. When I went to use it today I tried to start it manually because the battery was dead. It pulled fine the first 2 pulls, but on the 3rd pull it felt like compression was building up and then just seized all together.

Kenmore Ice Maker Misaligned

Kenmore Ice Maker MisalignedI have noticed that my Kenmore model 106.58904802 ice maker is hanging up and not making ice due to the plastic harvesting arm not moving due to misaligned front 'teeth' arm.

John Deere Mower Won't StartI have a John Deere mower with a 19.5 Briggs that won't start. It is model 31P677. It is not getting any gas from carb. I replaced the carb gasket and needle valve, pulled apart and cleaned all ports, adjusted valves in 4 ex 6, and it still won't start. Any ideas?

Riding Lawn Mower Won't StartI have a Murray riding lawn mower with a 12hp Tecumseh engine. The engine cranks just fine, I have spark after replacing the coil and plug, I also have fuel after cleaning the carb and the tank and cleaning the fuel filter.

Craftsman Riding Mower Won't StartI just got this Craftsman riding mower with 18hp twin Kohler magnum from a friend. He said that 2 years ago he had ACE do a valve job. Then he picked it up and drove it on his trailer. When he got home it would not start.

Value of Motorized Reel MowerMy husband passed away recently. This was one of his prized possessions, his grandfather's Briggs and Stratton motorized reel lawn mower that he used over 35 years ago.

John Deere 212 Mower Won't StartI have a John Deere 212 Kohler 12hp mower. I put a new switch, coil, points, and plugs and it still won't start. What can be the problem?

Repairing the Clutch on an MTD MowerHow do you check the electric clutch on a MTD riding mower? Mine seems to have a lot of free play. Is this normal?

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Replacing the Belt on a MTD MowerI've got an older MTD Yard Machine 17 and a half horsepower, 46 inch cut. I need to know how to put the belt on the deck. It has three blades and I cannot figure out how to intertwined the belt through all the pulleys.

Discontinued York Wallpaper BD9207I am looking for a double roll of York wall coverings, Georgetown Designs, wallpaper pattern BD9207.

Riding Mower Won't StartMy Husqvarna CZ4217 mower cable on the brake broke. Now the mower won't start. Is there a saftey that I can by pass so I can get it on a trailer to bring to the shop?

Discontinued Norwall BorderI am looking for CR72789DC, with blue roses on pale yellow background.

Repairing a Kenmore 253.68 Door SwitchWhat controls the evaporator fan inside the freezer and evaporator fan condenser? Is it the door switch?

Repairing a Rear Windshield Washer SprayerThe rear hatch sprayer on my Rendevous is not spraying onto the window. You can hear the pump. Water will run out of the last rear passenger seat belt area. Where does the line run?

Resetting the Timing on a MTD Lawn MowerI don't know what my flywheel key looks like if or if it isn't broken. Then how do I reset it back up for the timing on the flywheel? Right now, the magnets from the spark plug assembly are magnetized against the flywheel. I have a MTD 139cc 21" model #11A54MB029.

Repairing a Singer 240 Sewing MachineI 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.

Repairing a Singer Magic Steam Press 7My steamer is not working and doesn't heat up very good. Is it worth having it repaired? I live in Westport Co Mayo. Where is the nearest repair place?

Discontinued Olney Wallpaper BorderI am looking for a discontinued wallpaper border called Courtyard. It's a stone wall with grapes growing out of it. I do not know the SKU. The one I want has grey stone.

Discontinued Cole and Sons WallpaperI am trying to find a pale yellow, blue, and grey Cole and Sons wallpaper. It is from their contemporary 1 or 2 range? It is called Optical Illusion. I only need 1 roll.

Murray Riding Lawn Mower Won't StartI 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 Dies After StartingI have a L118 John Deere/22hp twin V OHV riding mower that just gives me grief every time I sit on the danged thing. When I first turn the key the fly wheel takes off as normal, but before the engine actual starts in dies down to nothing. I replaced the battery, terminals are clean, new fuel, and fuel filter.

Riding Mower Won't StartWhen starting the mower, it turns over once and stops. When I try again, same thing.

Riding Mower Won't StartI 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.

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Carey Lind WallpaperI am looking for Carey Lind wallpaper -JD1186, JD1055.

blue floral

Discontinued Holden WallpaperI am looking for some extra rolls of wallpaper. It is Holden Decor K2 Pollyanna design, Pattern No 10870, apple, duck/egg. Your assistance would be gratefully appreciated.

Bags for Vacuum SealerI am looking for the rolls to fit my model vacuum sealer, BS-858.

Riding Lawn Mower Won't StartMy mower won't start after replacing the battery, starter, and solenoid. It turns slowly even while jumping it off with my truck.

Imperial Ready Pasted Vinyl DN2281AI am looking for multiple rolls of Imperial ready pasted vinyl, design number DN2281A.

Discontinued Next WallpaperI am looking for discontinued Next wallpaper, grey stripe.

closeup of pattern

Discontinued Raymond Waites WallpaperI am looking for pattern #30693010. It has a red background with blue urns filled with flowers. It's a vintage looking wallpaper or neo classical.

Planning a Prayer Luncheon for the Music MinistryI am looking for ideas for decorations, food, and activities for our music ministry luncheon which will include the choir and musicians.

closeup of pattern

Graham and Brown WallpaperWe need one roll of Graham and Brown wallpaper, pattern number 15064.

Repairing Sewing Machine Presser Foot ShaftI have a Husqvarna Rose 600. The needle is in line with the stitch plate, but the presser foot is off by 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch. I believe I have a shaft problem. I possibly moved it by accidentally hitting a pin. When the needle comes down, it is not in line with center of the foot.

Riding Mower Won't StartI 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 RestartI 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.

Riding Mower Won't StartI have a new battery. I put it on and turned the key to start and nothing happens.

Craftsman Mower Hard to StartI 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.

Cord Recoil on Mower Is Very StrongWhen trying to start my self propelled mower the recoil is massive! I hurt my hand and my chest when the cord snapped back.

Light Blue or Beige Venilia "Harris" WallpaperI am looking for a roll of Venilia "Harris" wallpaper, color 158 48 267 or near, batch K8 2.

Pull Cable Stuck on Lawn MowerI 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.

Installing a New Light FixtureI turned off the breaker and disconnected a halogen under cabinet light. I reconnected a LED under cabinet light by cutting off the plug that came with it and butt splicing it to the existing wire that fed the halogen fixture. I set the breaker on and the new fixture won't light up.

Craftsman Mower StallsMy Craftsman lt1000 20 H runs until it gets hot and then the engine quits. I've changed the fuel pump and the air filter. Could it be vapor lock? If so how do I fix?

photo of bathroom

Discontinued Osborne and Little PaperDoes anyone know how to find this wall paper? I have searched high and low. It was used to design this bathroom by Evelyn Benatar in New York.

Poor Stitch Quality on Long Arm Quilting MachineI am experiencing poor stitch quality on my Gammill Optimum and Statler Stitcher, long arm quilting machine. My tension is good when stitching in one direction, but poor going the other way. The repair techs have been here 4 times. The hook assembly was replaced, but the stitches are slightly worse.

Long John Silver's Rice RecipeI am looking for a recipe for Long John Silver's rice.

grey puppy sitting on floral carpet

What Breed Is My Dog?She is 5 months old. Her parents were supposed to be father-beige colour and mom-blue brindle. Could anybody tell me if she is a blue Staff or what breed they think she is?

Repairing a Kenmore Sewing MachineI have a computerized Kenmore sewing machine that only sews if you take your foot off the pedal and stops when you push it. It also only moves in snail speed. Is it worth fixing?

Discontinued York Wallpaper BorderI am in search of one role of York border - Flowers Flower Pot CC4509BD R-01. It is a cream color French floral border with multiple pots and flowers and Boutiqu des fleurs print.

Yardman Mower Won't Turn OffMy Yardman Yard Bug won't turn off.

Discontinued Raymond Waites WallpaperI need a Raymond Waites discontinued wallpaper #31523221. I need 2 double rolls. It's a gold/yellow background with nosegays of red roses. It was sold in the Signature Best book.

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