Home & Garden - 10 August 2006

have some extra wall space

2006-08-10 06:44:27 · 7 answers · asked by I.M. 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our house is old and has plaster walls with cracks everywhere. We're going to repair and repaint, but don't want them to recrack. A friend said you can not avoid this as it is due to the cold air outside during the winter???

2006-08-10 06:40:59 · 12 answers · asked by cass 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-10 06:39:11 · 29 answers · asked by PAUL W 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know if this is normal?

2006-08-10 06:33:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My doors are about a year old, as is the hardware. My question, I need to change the keying on each door, can I just replace that or do I need to replace the whole door knob?

2006-08-10 06:32:53 · 5 answers · asked by lala 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The finish was cracked and had scratches and water stains on it. We want to sand it down and restain it does anyone know what stain it came out with?

2006-08-10 06:32:03 · 2 answers · asked by gizzmo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-10 06:29:27 · 10 answers · asked by Kam 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I really don't know anything about lawn mowers and i'm trying to buy one online. I'd like a lawn mower that picks up the cutted grass. Thank you for your advice.

2006-08-10 06:29:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have an old house. I recently tried to open the upstairs door with the key for the lock. The problem is that the key doesent work. Does anyone know how to unlock the door without the key. I removed the faceplate but did not help. Calling a locksmith is out of the question. I am going to replace the lock after the door is opened.

2006-08-10 06:24:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

When we had severe rains, my basement got very damp, had to buy a dehumidfier to get rid of dampness. The basement is dry now, how often should I use it now that things are dry, live in old home, so want to keep it dry but running all the time has doubled my electric bill. Any advice?

2006-08-10 06:18:13 · 3 answers · asked by lala 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in an old home and the basement has 3 walls with the old sandstone, is there anything I can purchase to seal this sandstone or what can I do with it without replaceing it?

2006-08-10 06:14:03 · 2 answers · asked by lala 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to dress up by backyard with plenty of colorful flowers. I will start planting bulbs around November. Any suggestions for the most sturdy and long lasting annuals for plant hardiness zones 9 - 10?

2006-08-10 06:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by bernadette1112 2 in Garden & Landscape

I planted potatoes and I heard that they would produce flowers then the plant itself would die off and this would tell me they were ready for harvesting. My problem is I have seen no flowers, but the leafs are already starting to die. Is this a problem?

2006-08-10 06:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by robint30 2 in Garden & Landscape

I know one is better than the other, but just what is the function of more or less amperage when purchasing a sweeper?

2006-08-10 06:04:44 · 1 answers · asked by lala 3 in Other - Home & Garden

you live ten minutes from the beach???

2006-08-10 06:03:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

mine are green flannel...i love them they are so soft...

2006-08-10 06:02:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-10 06:01:15 · 3 answers · asked by Clay L 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-10 06:00:14 · 3 answers · asked by kellie h 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-10 05:59:46 · 3 answers · asked by curious 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

if i clean the kitchen i'd like it to smell good afterwards, not like chlorox

thanks!

2006-08-10 05:59:27 · 10 answers · asked by eject911 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need it for stone work const.

2006-08-10 05:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by michael d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-10 05:49:03 · 11 answers · asked by defender163 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm looking to be rid of the noisy pests, but don't like purchasing insecticide on a constant basis. If there was a natural enemy that I could attract that wouldn't be as bad, I would do just that.

2006-08-10 05:48:40 · 7 answers · asked by John J 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have been thinking about renting a carpet cleaning machine. I've seen them at the grocery store and the local hardware... but I'm wondering if maybe Home Depot or Lowe's would have a better price. Is there a certain cleaner you prefer? Are they easy to use? How long do you let the carpet dry for before you move your furniture back? Thank you much.

2006-08-10 05:46:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a lamp at a garage sale and I am trying to find out where it came from and how old it is etc....

2006-08-10 05:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by pamelabs1 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Metal track completely broke off. How can I easily fix this?

2006-08-10 05:25:37 · 1 answers · asked by guspan_22 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a cream rug, which I love, but it doesn't fit in the washing machine, and it has a few old marks on it - dirt mainly I think, though possibly a drop or two of red wine as well! Are there any products I can use / ways of cleaning it to bring it up a bit nicer?

2006-08-10 05:24:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-10 05:20:37 · 3 answers · asked by Amy P 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-10 05:20:02 · 1 answers · asked by GAIL G 1 in Garden & Landscape

i need a perennial plant that will only grow max of 24 inches tall and have flowers. if you can give me a site that would be helpful too.

2006-08-10 05:18:10 · 6 answers · asked by belle♥ 5 in Garden & Landscape