Home & Garden - 22 July 2006

As an appraiser of real estate, I come across attached dwellings that are classified as single family residences, and detached dwellings that are classified as condominiums. What is the criteria for determining whether a new project or tract will be classified as either condo's or Single family residences. I've heard everything from the number of units per acre, to quality of construction, to how sewer lines are hooked up. I'm familiar with the legal definition for both types of ownerhsip but can't figure out why for example you might come across a tract of detached dwellings (homes) but there legally classified as condominiums. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.

2006-07-22 19:48:09 · 3 answers · asked by krambis31 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I friend mentioned the word pot, what is it?

2006-07-22 19:27:34 · 16 answers · asked by 234234234 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-22 19:19:26 · 5 answers · asked by Brothaman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Also, what is this type of paint called/named?

2006-07-22 19:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by Am 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a new central air conditioner. Normally, it cools down the house 5 min per degree, so it takes around 25 min to lower the temperature from 80 to 75 degrees upstairs. I have 2 floors. Today, I went out to run errands and didn't get back until 1pm, when it became 91 degrees outside and 85 degrees inside. I kept the AC on for several hours, and it didn't cool the house below 78 degrees until 9pm.

Does the AC work less effectively when it's really hot outside, and the coils don't cool off very fast in 90 degree heat? Is that why it didn't go below 78 degrees inside till night time?

Is there such as thing as a super-hot day when even a 3.5 ton AC gets overwhelmed? Is there any point to "staying ahead" by turning the AC on at 11am if we think a hot one is coming in order to start cooling earlier before the house gets really hot?

2006-07-22 18:55:24 · 11 answers · asked by jveryrad 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Installing vinyl railings to stoop

2006-07-22 18:48:06 · 4 answers · asked by almabthirtytwo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are renovating our home and the old pine wood walls had some holes. Prior to painting we accidentally filled with silicone tub caulking instead of the correct wood filler--we have tried everything from paint stripper to sanding and cannot get the silicone caulking off. Do you have any ideas to remove it so we can continue to paint and the paint not just roll off the silicone?

2006-07-22 18:46:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I planted this rosebush like 3 years ago and still wont bloom...its all green i chooped it down and it grows but just the leaves no roses why?

2006-07-22 18:40:45 · 9 answers · asked by liltexas36 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-22 18:38:26 · 3 answers · asked by baosonhuynh32 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-22 18:37:50 · 4 answers · asked by baosonhuynh32 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-22 18:33:12 · 4 answers · asked by Mike L 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I believe it is a ceramic tub. I have let bleach sit in it for 2 days, I have scrubbed it with comet, tilex, awesome, magic erasers and it does not even come close to looking clean. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-07-22 18:30:24 · 9 answers · asked by Tina B 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

what type of drill bit do i use to drill a hole in ceramic tile & concrete to anchor a fixture? how do i drill it?

2006-07-22 18:11:18 · 11 answers · asked by Starscream 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have my grandmothers feather bed. It has been in an attic for 10 years. I would like to use it. It needs a new cover and cleaned.

2006-07-22 17:56:07 · 6 answers · asked by ronnie j 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there a way to kill weeds on a lawn with new grass without killing the grass?

2006-07-22 17:54:26 · 5 answers · asked by chaingangsoldier207 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-22 17:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by Ann G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I will be moving into an apartment that has carpeting in the bathroom. What can I lay over the carpet to keep it from getting moldy from water splashing onto it?

2006-07-22 17:53:16 · 11 answers · asked by danagator414 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-22 17:37:00 · 6 answers · asked by spa_am 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have tried non-acetone nail polish remover without any luck.

2006-07-22 17:32:38 · 5 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have an orange handbag that is made out of 100% pvc and i don't know what to use to get the scuffs off. i've tried ammonia, but it didn't work..help!

2006-07-22 17:31:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My dryer is broken! We recently moved and when I went to use my dryer, I turned it on for about 10 minutes and it started smelling all burnt (like electrical burnt smell). So, I turned it off and when you touched any part of the dryer it was really hot...almost too hot to touch. Does anyone know what is wrong with it? It is an older model Kenmore dryer.

2006-07-22 17:30:13 · 8 answers · asked by Tara 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband and I just bought our first house and there aren't any trees in our yard yet. Does anyone have any suggestions on which trees to plant that will grow fairly quick. I want some shade within the next couple years.

2006-07-22 17:27:46 · 15 answers · asked by Tara 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-22 17:18:45 · 9 answers · asked by sporty chica 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I usually forget to take out the cloth are easily shrink from the un-shrinkable. I put all together into the dryers. I have cotton cloths, and other kinds. Is there a way to reverse the effect of the shrinkage?

2006-07-22 17:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jen A 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-07-22 16:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I've tried bleach, wd-40,all kinds of cleaners

2006-07-22 16:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by hopping mad 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

..that is about 3'x5', plain white, not shag, and inexpensive???

2006-07-22 16:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by supp ;D 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I will be renting an apartment that only has a bathtub, no shower stall at all. I know there are things that you connect to the faucet so that you can use a sprayer instead of taking a bath. Where do I find something to fix my problem?

2006-07-22 16:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by danagator414 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-22 16:12:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-22 16:01:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling