Home & Garden - 7 August 2006

2006-08-07 13:32:48 · 3 answers · asked by PAL L 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have a fear of them and there is one in my bedroom. i have opened the window to let it out bu it won't leave and is moving about too much to hit it with a newspaper help help help?

2006-08-07 13:31:53 · 61 answers · asked by bigchubbs99 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i live in chicago,
and i wanted to find some good apartments in the downtown chicago for a good price. anyone know a good website that i can go on to look for apatments for rent?

2006-08-07 13:27:20 · 3 answers · asked by RockergurlSoS! 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-07 13:27:07 · 7 answers · asked by Bozie Bear 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have two end tables that I recently purchased second hand. I'm not sure of the type of wood they are but they are currently stained a somewhat dark brown. I would like them to be a very dark brown almost black. I sanded one of the tables and tried using a product that's a stain and polyurethane in one. The finish came out horrible though. I used a stain sponge and it left lint in the finish. Also the color just isn't right. It's not dark enough. So now I'm thinking maybe a paint would be better. I just want the dark brown color to be consistent throughout. Any suggestions on what would be better for the type of look I want? Stain or paint and what type should I use?

2006-08-07 13:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by flyygyrltyme 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-07 13:20:56 · 13 answers · asked by david y 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking for a solid brass bar that hangs horizontally (so it looks kind of like a towel rack) across the center of a door inset with glass. It would attach to the wood frame and allow customers to push or pull the door open. We are restoring a building and are trying to retain the building's charm, thus the glass inset door. However, we don't want people to push on the glass. Where can I find one of these bars? I've searched everywhere.

Thanks!

2006-08-07 13:20:34 · 3 answers · asked by BeamMeUpMom 3 in Other - Home & Garden

My basement bedroom ceiling has old patches of dry damp and two holes where recessed lighting used to be (the wiring is gone). Does anyone have any ideas for fixing it up inexpensively? The rest of the room is new wood panelling which looks good.

2006-08-07 13:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by trishopesisters 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need an evergreen quick growing screen. The location is sunny and faces West.

2006-08-07 13:17:38 · 3 answers · asked by lynne m 1 in Garden & Landscape

We live in a manufactured home that is approximately 13 years old. We have just found out that we have a "50 year roof" but that 2 skylights were not installed properly and are causing leaks. We don't have the money to replace the roof and skylights and cannot get a loan to cover the expense. What can we do to minimize the damage of the leaks? Neither my husband or I have the skills for doing the reroof ourselves.

2006-08-07 13:12:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm trying to melt a small gold chain into a bullion round for another chain.

2006-08-07 13:12:02 · 6 answers · asked by careercollegestudent69 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i was told tomrow is this true

2006-08-07 13:10:10 · 15 answers · asked by Ron W 2 in Other - Home & Garden

house approx 1600 sq ft on a full basement. Next spring we want to add a 2nd story. How often do I need to sister out the studs and can I do anything with the 2x6s ? Thanks

2006-08-07 13:08:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

when it is the non-leather material...

2006-08-07 13:08:37 · 3 answers · asked by butwhatdoiknow 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

and i have tried almost everything can any one help

2006-08-07 13:08:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-07 13:02:19 · 1 answers · asked by thebabydingo 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-07 13:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by cat eyes 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-07 12:59:42 · 1 answers · asked by toluca_46 1 in Garden & Landscape

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2006-08-07 12:56:15 · 3 answers · asked by Robert H 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-07 12:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by flablnd36 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in zone 9 (central Florida), and my yard has full sun all day. I have few trees and no shade. I'd like to start developing my garden, but my thumbs are far from green. I'd like to feature some orange colored plants and flowers (my house is yellow with a red door; the orange would tie it together), but I need hardy plants that can tolerate the sun and heat and some neglect. Can anyone recommend any good plants? I'm looking for plants that have a more tropical feel than your basic marigolds or mums.

2006-08-07 12:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by thornfield8998 3 in Garden & Landscape

I want to find a website or a CHEAP Home made product to where i can get rid of all the icky bugs I do not like outside and inside my home. Also can anyone tell me how to make a homemade Air conditioner? or something to keep my 2 bedroom cool during these 100 degree days
Please.

2006-08-07 12:51:05 · 2 answers · asked by maxiie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I found a dead bird (Robin) outside my house. Am I suppose to call it in to somoene? I live in Arkansas if that helps anything. Thanks.

2006-08-07 12:50:59 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Secret 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-07 12:47:55 · 8 answers · asked by Jen H 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was in the attic and partially lost my balance and almost stepped through the sheetrock. I now have a nice star crack in the ceiling of my bathoom. Luckily I didnt step all the way through. Any thoughts on easy repairs.

2006-08-07 12:41:26 · 6 answers · asked by Yourname Here 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't know why I have a kitchen because I never use it (evil things happen when I try to), and it would get some use this way...and I could make some spare change. I was just wondering if I am supposed to bother my landlord over things such as this.

2006-08-07 12:41:01 · 27 answers · asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 in Other - Home & Garden

My room has been a bright blue with a ocean mural for two years, it looks comical and babyish... if you know what i mean... I was very disorganized, but now i have organized myself, i rearanged my furniture so that the mural was covered somewhat... but i am getting the chance to redecorate my room. The problem is i really don't know how... Do you have any idea's? Here is some things that may help you know a little of what i like.
My favorite colors are pink purple green blue and yellow!
I really want to go for more of a modern style.
I would love for my room to have Funkieness written all over it, in a very contemperary / modern style.
Please Please Please help me, my room really needs an update!

2006-08-07 12:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by kutesoccerchic 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

enclosed part of concrete patio, floor is level. When it rains, water seeps in under the wall sill plate. I used a sealer when installing the walls. Also installed aluminum flashing. when the remaining patio is saturated with rain, water still works it's way in. Is there something I can use to seal between the flashing and concrete?

2006-08-07 12:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by T C 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 12:35:41 · 3 answers · asked by mark2zephyr 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am painting my living room... Is it better to paint your walls before you gloss your skirting boards and door frames or is it better to do it the other way round?

2006-08-07 12:30:29 · 18 answers · asked by blondie 3 in Decorating & Remodeling