How do I test a Hunter attic fan controller? I want to be thorough before I climb in the attic. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me replace and adjust the belt on my front load washing machine. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Guitar amp problem: Marshall MG100DFX won't turn on. [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the surest way to repair the broken handle of my favorite mug? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 15 answers

Anyone have a recommendation for a good auto glass repair shop in L.A.? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Why would my hard drive show up in the BIOS, but not in Windows? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Shoe repair recommendations in Portland, OR? The girlfriend's beloved 14-eye Docs need insole repair. Anyone know of a good shop?
posted on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers

i am searching for a video game console repair preferably in or around ephrata/denver (pennsylvannia)area but within lancaster will do (specificly repair for a nintendo wii) [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Does resoling Birkenstocks really work? If so, what is the best online company that resoles Birkenstock sandals? I love my Birks and they're still in great shape, except for the rubber sole, which is almost worn down to the cork. I'd like to save some money and get them resoled, but I can't find a local store that is an "authorized" Birkenstock repair shop. Have you had experience with a good repair shop that accepts mailed-in sandals? (Ideally, I'd like to find a nice balance of quality, price, and speed.) Most importantly, did your new soles stay attached to the cork footbed?
posted on May 5, 2008 - 21 answers

Problem with Godin Multiac Nylon String Synth-access guitar - specifically the RMC pickup. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 1 answers

So, on Monday I went to move my car, after 4 days of being parked in the same place, only to discover that my front windshield is all cracked up and I have a lot of questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 21 answers

Can anyone suggest how to repair this wall? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 13 answers

Can this smelly washing machine be saved? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 19 answers

My trusty Krups coffee excretor gave up the ghost, but would be easily repairable if ONLY I could find a source for the blown thermal fuse. Any idea where I could find one, AskMeFi? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Help! The backlight on my Macbook Pro has problems! Diagnosis and advice greatly appreciated! [picture included] [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me identify and fix a possible water intrusion / water damage near my sliding glass door. [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 3 answers

[LuthierFilter] So there's this hole in my beloved cello... [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 20 answers

MacRepairPrice Filter : Trying to figure out on which deal is the best, being the proud owner of a macbook (MAC OSX version 10.4.11), now about a year old, I wonder wether or not i should go for the extra 2-year guarantee, which will cost me 200€ a year. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a reptable laptop repair shop that handles Gateway/e-machines systems and would attempt to re-solder or replace a broken power jack rather than replacing the entire mainboard. I'm in Tempe, AZ, but a reputable mail-in company would work too. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 2 answers

Can I Frankenstein (repair with another of the same camera) my Fuji F20 or am I out of my league? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I fix my flooded car or should I just get a new one? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 15 answers

CarFilter: Why does my transmission hate me so? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 17 answers

Anyone know much about refrigerator repair? Frost is forming right around the ice tray on a frost free refrigerator. Easy fix, or do I call in the repairman? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 13 answers

I just bought a Gibson ES-335 on eBay and it arrived today. It's great, but it needs a bit of TLC. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Why is my Honda Civic dinging when I come down to go to work in the morning? And can I make it stop? Some backstory... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best way to repair a home's foundation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 13 answers

How do I repair jpegs I accidentally trashed and recovered (WinXP)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there any way to improve the erasability of an old whiteboard? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I get my MacBook screen and iSight repaired quickly (by March 6), safely and affordably? I'm in Canada and I do not have AppleCare. The screen cracked and iSight stopped working after I dropped it about a metre, but the laptop is otherwise usable. I'm searching on Google but I would like some recommendations of specific companies.
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Basic Electronics Repair Filter: I recently purchased a used Korg ES-1 and after a few months the power started to randomly cut out... turns out the power pin on the mainboard has come loose. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I would like to find a computer shop in the Hollywood, FL area that can replace the hard drive in my fiancee's iBook G4. It's way too complicated for me to do it myself so DIY is not an option. Apple's "genius bar" refuses to do it so I guess we need to find a local computer tech shop. Any recommendations on a skilled and trustworthy place?
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 12 answers

What might cause the running lights of a 1992/3 Subaru Legacy to all be out. I can't seem to locate a blown fuse. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking after a '96 BMW 318is? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Jaeger glasses breaking, looking for parts...(and vocabulary) [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Our shed roof is falling apart - the underlying wood seems fine, but the waterproof layer (felt?) has in part blown off in a recent gale. I plan to buy a roll of something on the internet, strip off the remaining waterproofing, and then attach the new stuff. So my questions are: What do I need to buy to put on the roof, and how do I attach it?
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I buy a new laptop or spend $400 to repair my 2004 Dell Inspiron 600m? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Water damage to our hardwood floors - what can/should we expect? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 4 answers

PC laptop diagnostics and repair in L.A.: Recommendations, please. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 3 answers

Should I/how do I repair my favorite Puma sneakers? They're black leather with black suede on the toes, sort of like cap toes, but right where the suede meets the rubber sole they've gotten quite worn. I guess I must scrape them on the sidewalk often, right in that spot. Otherwise they're in good shape, the only decent commuter shoes I have. I could afford it, but I hate to buy a new pair already, it seems like such a waste of resources to just keep buying new shoes. Is there a way I could get them fixed instead? (And if you know a place in the DC area, that'd help too!)
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 3 answers

My laptop either doesn't see the HDD on bootup (cannot find OS), or stops seeing it a few minutes into use (BSOD). Could this type of problem: a) be reasonably easily resolved by me for small amount of cash b) be easily resolved by a professional for a reasonable amount of cash c) be best resolved by selling it on ebay for parts or repair for a reaonably small amount of cash? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Where in Chicago can I get the brakes on a '99 VW Jetta and '98 Ford Escort replaced reliably and cheaply? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 3 answers

I have several Swatch watches that have all lost a small piece of glass set in the knob used to change the time. Can this be replaced? I've been to several Swatch stores that have told me they can't fix this. What about a jeweler?
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 2 answers

[Automotive-Repair-Filter]: I dropped off my car at the dealership for it's scheduled maintenance and to have some loudness checked out. Now I'm being told that despite wheel-bearings being the noise-culprit, my car needs $1000+ worth of repairs. Am I getting shafted? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 27 answers

Apparently the ignition lock assembly on my 1999 Honda Accord is fried... [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 12 answers

About 10 years ago, I bought a pair of Bose 301 Series 2 speakers. They've now been through a number of moves and they're sounding not-as-good. I'm not sure how to define the difference--they sound muddier, and less three-dimensional. I pulled off the front grill and didn't see any visible damage. How can I determine the cause, and then repair it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

Is our New York City landlord responsible for repairing our broken oven? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Anyone have any recommendations on where to have a GM Diesel truck fixed in east Atlanta? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I rear-ended somebody with my car. Twist: I'm moving in a week... background inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 2 answers

Is it true that it is good for a car to fill it up with higher grade gas once in a while? I usually fill up at Shell, and there is 87, 89 and 91 kinds of gas, with 87 being the cheapeast and 91 being the most expensive. I usually get 87. However, I heard that if you own a car and want it to last longer, it is beneficial to fill it up with the most expensive gas, to "clean the engine". Is that true? If so, what is the explanation behind it? I drive a 2002 Kia Rio, if that makes any difference.
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 22 answers