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My car is experiencing electrical problems in the back light – know of a good repairm person who will help me?

Written by Home Repairer on June 5th, 2010

The car was inspected but the back light works randomly. The mechanic checked it and said there may be a short in the electrical wiring. Who can we take the car to who is good and does not charge a fortune for this repair.


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Whats my rights as a tentant on getting major repairs on the property?

Written by Home Repairer on June 4th, 2010

I rent a house and it has electrical problems, the ac went out and had a fire caused by electrical wiring and the landlord is now refusing to fix the ac or the electrical problems is threatning to evict me even though I have never been late nor deliquent on my rent. My question is whats my rights to get this taken care of?


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Home repairs – need a handyman – Austin TX 78727?

Written by Home Repairer on June 2nd, 2010

I bought a house recently and need some handyman assistance for fixing things and installing some new equipment which I am planning to buy

1. Water heater needs to be checked since some setting seems to be off. One week into the house I am taking cold showers brrrr
2. Some minor electrical wiring issues which need to be taken care of
3. Need some help from a locksmith for changing door locks and garage door locks as well.
4. I am also planning to install surveillance camera’s in the front and back. Was wondering if I could buy them on Ebay and have them installed by the same handyman.

I live in the Austin TX 78727 zip code. Thoughts and comments much appreciated -


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Having electrical/water repaired no water or electric to apt building for 7 hrs….what can i do?

Written by Home Repairer on May 23rd, 2010

the apartment building we purchased needs some updated electrical wiring. We are having it done this week. The electrician told us that it will take 6-7 hrs for the wiring. There will be no electric to the units. We are also having some piping done at the same time. So there will be no water and no electric for most of the day.

Am I allowed to shut it all down for repairs? I told the tenants they will be responsible for finding suitable accommodations for their plans that day but I also told them they are not being forced to leave the building and r welcome to stay but to be advised that there will be no water or electric. And I also assured them that if the plumber/electrician need access to their unit when they r not home my husband or I will be here to accompany them.

I have considered deducting some of their rent for the incovienence but at the same time we are very strapped and it would hurt badly to give everyone a deduction. Am I wrong to do this? (Although to be at our safest it is needed) Renters how would you feel? Landlords what would you do to keep your tenants happy? (I told the tenants 8 hrs to give the electrician an extra hr. The plumber will be done in a few hrs it is the wiring that will take the longest.)


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DIY Home Repairs : How to Use Molly & Toggle Bolts

Written by Home Repairer on April 9th, 2010

Molly and toggle bolts are machine screws that secure hanging objects. Install molly and toggle bolts withtips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs. Expert: James Drew Contact: www.jnchomerepair.com Bio: James Drew is the owner and president of JNC Home Repair in Austin, TX. Drew is also an HVAC certified tech with more than two decades experience in plumbing, masonry, and carpentry. Filmmaker: Todd Green

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