Home repair and maintenance

[mc]

I am no good at repairing even the most obvious repairs. I need to repair this towel rack that has come off from the dry wall. How to do it??

You can see the pics of it here:

http://bananaearth.imgur.com/all/

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

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[mc]

'bananaearth's pictures are not available to view'

Sorry..try now.

 

[dappleganger]

This would probably be a good place to start.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/install-plastic-anchors-wall-screws-84923.html

The white screw in wall anchors hold more weight than the push in ones. Replace what you got. Could be a cheap fix.

 

[mc]

This would probably be a good place to start.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/install-plastic-anchors-wall-screws-84923.html

The white screw in wall anchors hold more weight than the push in ones. Replace what you got. Could be a cheap fix.

Looks like I already have four grey anchors in there. Should I put the white anchors in place of them or remove the towel rack and drill new holes for the white anchors?

 

[Captain Canuck]

Usually you can pull the style of anchor you have out of the wall with a pair of pliers and then just fill in the holes with drywall compound.
As for which anchors to use I like using the winged plastic ones as they don't pull out of the wall easily. You can see a picture of them HERE

 

[mc]

If I fill the holes with drywall compound can I drill holes in the same spot after it dries?

 

[AvroArrow]

If I fill the holes with drywall compound can I drill holes in the same spot after it dries?

I looked this up once, and what I found was a resounding no - it just won't be string enough.

 

[Captain Canuck]

If I fill the holes with drywall compound can I drill holes in the same spot after it dries?

Like AvroArrow said that's a big no, but if you fill the holes with drywall compound, lightly sand and paint it you won't even notice where they were. Then make new holes in the drywall for your anchors and you should be back in business.

 

[mc]

My driveway was paved (with asphalt) by the builder (final paving) on Tuesday. I have kept off it since then. Today my wife pulled in her car from the road and it made some marks on the new driveway. Is this normal? We freaked out and put the cars on the road again. Is this normal? Not the freaking out..the marks?

 

[moon111]

I've seen them turn a big plane around too quickly on older asphalt and it ripped a hole.  I would expect a scuff mark from turning wheels quickly to scuff fresh stuff easily, but it shouldn't leave ruts driving on it.  The ground should of been compacted, the asphalt should of been rolled.  If you're not happy with it, call the builder. 

 

[AlmosGirl]

My driveway was paved (with asphalt) by the builder (final paving) on Tuesday. I have kept off it since then. Today my wife pulled in her car from the road and it made some marks on the new driveway. Is this normal? We freaked out and put the cars on the road again. Is this normal? Not the freaking out..the marks?

Kinda late chiming in but we had our driveway repaved last summer. We couldn't drive on it for about 4 to 5 days and they told us not to do any "dry steering" on it for at least a month.