Home & Garden - 6 August 2006

I would like to remove wall-to-wall carpeting in a room to reveal hard wood underneath. I would like to preserve as much of the carpet as I can without cutting it into strips. Any suggestions?

2006-08-06 13:43:23 · 2 answers · asked by Karen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-06 13:38:24 · 4 answers · asked by hi13 2 in Garden & Landscape

i had to replace a damaged door in my apartment, so i bought a door from stock at home depot. the door seems to be 1/4" too wide for the frame. should i return the door and have one custom made. should i try to sand it down, if so, how do i keep a straight line.

2006-08-06 13:37:21 · 8 answers · asked by shelikesdior 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Whenever it rains a lot, it gets really damp in my basement. After a little while, these black moldy spots start spreading across the walls. Does anyone have any tips as to how to get rid of the mold, and perhaps prevent more mold from growing? Thanks a bunch!

2006-08-06 13:36:31 · 11 answers · asked by Linda 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-06 13:32:04 · 24 answers · asked by ozcall2006 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-06 13:25:40 · 1 answers · asked by SHOPGIRL 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a couple of dressers that date back probably to the 1930s or 1940s. There is a stamp on them that says, "MADE IN VERMONT" and under that, "BEECHER FALLS" all within what looks to be a maple leaf. Any information on what type of wood this would be, and how to care for it, would be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-06 13:25:35 · 3 answers · asked by Itsallgood 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I think it was either algae or mold, not sure. Does anyone know how to fix this? I already put a solution in it and let it run for an hour, then drained the jacuzzi and scrubed it down with a cleaner. I'm afraid it may be in the pipes or come back when i fill it.

2006-08-06 13:25:24 · 6 answers · asked by Johnycomelately 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-06 13:15:28 · 7 answers · asked by habu_chabu 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We moved several states away. Since then, my poor plant seems to be withering away! Does anyone know anything about African Violets?

2006-08-06 13:15:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We here in South Florida were dying last year durring the hurricane season, when the power went out. Is there any way to cool off a room without any power running? I mean, besides a generator? No smart remarks, please!

2006-08-06 13:14:27 · 4 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-06 12:53:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

So far, everyone has told me to remove the unit from the wall (see my previous question), and then clean the unit because it's either clogged or iced over, which is making it leak inside the house,....but where my a/c unit is, there used to be a window. It appears as if they put hte unit in and then built the wall around it. It's completely sealed in. I don't see how it would be possible to slide the unit out of a "sleeve". From outside, its the same way, and appears to be sealed off, and looks like it won't budge. I don't think that my landlord would put in something so permanent, because obviously these things don't last forever, I just don't see anywhere on or around it that it would move. Is there something that I'm not seeing right? I wouild think that there has GOT to be some way to remove the unit without taking out a wall, right? Help!

2006-08-06 12:47:54 · 6 answers · asked by Katie K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 10,000 gallon above ground pool that i am sick of dealing with. It is immpossible to get clean as the previous owners wre morons. We have tried everything. I just want to frain it and scrub the hell outta it and refill. I don't care about the time to refill or the water bill. My question is I live in a little town with houses all around me. If I just drain it in my yard I will wash out the neighbors yard. Who do I call to pump it out?

2006-08-06 12:41:11 · 15 answers · asked by Brandy S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

no one seems to stock them.

2006-08-06 12:40:59 · 19 answers · asked by KU 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

my grass is just brown and very low...how can i produce a green, more healthier yard?

2006-08-06 12:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by Smile 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-06 12:38:07 · 4 answers · asked by gee-geeofmo 3 in Garden & Landscape

other parts took but the spreader caused dark green and light green lines like a zebra..my passes were not straight..please help

2006-08-06 12:37:36 · 2 answers · asked by pugnose 1 in Garden & Landscape

I saw a child-sized castle in NW Arkansas made of stone perhaps from a home-improvement store to outline a garden project. I really would like a photo to go by or perehaps a book on how to build it.

2006-08-06 12:36:44 · 3 answers · asked by kelbel 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

costs?

2006-08-06 12:32:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-06 12:29:17 · 2 answers · asked by gee-geeofmo 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

what are hardening seedlings and how do you get the stuff for it??

2006-08-06 12:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by booyah™ 7 in Garden & Landscape

for the winter and it died. I was wondering if it would be okay to leave the cactus outside this winter. I live in southern missouri.

2006-08-06 12:20:50 · 5 answers · asked by gee-geeofmo 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-06 12:17:06 · 19 answers · asked by honey 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm relocating to columbia, south carolina area. What plants really thrive there? Can i grow all year long? or is the climate much colder in the winter? I'd be growning for food source mostly.

Thanks!

2006-08-06 12:16:37 · 3 answers · asked by frytenbythesound 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-06 12:13:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-06 12:13:25 · 22 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Other - Home & Garden

This pump has a gear type of drive on it instead of the usual pivot type of handle set up.
I am in Nebraska and am going to sell it but am wondering if this is a rare type of pump for this area. It only has the star marking and a patent date of 1905.No other markings

So my question would be is it worth anything?

2006-08-06 12:07:46 · 2 answers · asked by doug s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-06 12:04:05 · 3 answers · asked by Maria C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-06 12:01:45 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. Drei 1 in Cleaning & Laundry