Home & Garden - 14 August 2006

I'd like to have a salamander broiler in our kitchen when we remodel. The cost for the actual broiler isn't prohibitive, however if there are a lot of other hidden costs, I'd like to go ahead and nix the idea. We had to pay an electrician to hardwire our stove when we first moved into our house. For the price we paid, I didn't know that we wouldn't get a plug with our stove. Also, We had to pay the gas company to install a gas tank and line to our home. We knew about this cost, but at the end of the day the stove ended up costing about $500 more than we initially thought. So I just wanted to know what I was getting into with wanting a salamander type broiler. Does anyone have one or install "high end" appliances in homes? What other costs are associated with a salamander??? Thanks

2006-08-14 14:21:06 · 1 answers · asked by peripheral_vision 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know how to repell mosquitos without using the common deet store bought repellents?

2006-08-14 14:20:35 · 12 answers · asked by pcman3550 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Anyone know the average cost to remodel by sq foot? There is a building in town for sale fairly cheap, that is structurally sound, but would have to be basicly torn down to the shell and rebuilt. The building is aprox 40,000 sq ft.

2006-08-14 14:19:08 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 14:17:57 · 8 answers · asked by moon 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'd like to buy a decorative nesting stork for my chimney top. Does anyone know where I can find such a thing?

2006-08-14 14:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a problem. I purchased a stone pot of gold for my yard, as I am into Landscaping. This pot is nestled in a lush garden of flowers and even some vegetables as I have recently discovered. But here is my dilemna. Shortly after adding this stone pot I recieved a visitor. He is a tiny man,he has red hair, and he barely comes to my knees in height. He is wearing all green and speaks in an Irish accent, Blarney this, Blarney that.
I can't get him to leave. I've tried the traditional methods, with the goat and the bathtub thing, but I couldnt get it to work.
I dont know what else to do, he stays up all night drinking and screaming about an imaginary soccer game.
Any advise would be appreciated, and thanks.

2006-08-14 14:13:10 · 8 answers · asked by No worries 3 in Garden & Landscape

a cherry seed? If so, how do you do it?

2006-08-14 14:12:48 · 6 answers · asked by happy1 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am building a addition it is 20' x 40' on the bottom floor I am using 20' 2x12x20's but on the top floor I need to know how far I can spand them without using a support beam. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. If you know you can help me if you would like give me your contact info so I can get more info.

2006-08-14 14:07:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mi M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i am 15 and a freshman and my room isn't very big. i wanna kleen it for school. i have a queen sized bed and a desk and a dresser and i night stand how can i fit all my stuff in it i also have a small closet???? help how do i organize it?

2006-08-14 14:07:28 · 11 answers · asked by california1991qt 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-14 14:03:05 · 9 answers · asked by shawnhome 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-14 13:42:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-14 13:39:47 · 29 answers · asked by Gyna 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a pretty standard freezer over fridge stand up fridge, a few days ago it developed a water leak that drips down the back wall and soaks my food,, any ideas what might be causing this and how to fix it. both fridge and freezer still seem to be cooling,, it's just wet.

2006-08-14 13:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by sparky_the_perv 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 13:25:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I've gotten 'assigned' to live in a basement room. It's terribly basementish. There is mold on the walls, its humid, it is ugly, and there are many more other factors that contribute to the overall 'basement' feeling. Can anybody help?

I'd be especially interested in plants that do well with about 0 light, or maybe an hour or two per day.

But, anything on how to make a basement comfortable would be helpful, thank you!

2006-08-14 13:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by Sean H 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-14 13:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by Master Meister 2 in Garden & Landscape

I was a sloppy painter, and got paint on the electrical outlets. How can I safely get it off? Should I just replace them?

2006-08-14 13:18:46 · 11 answers · asked by Jill O 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to know if there is anything specific on its needs. care and locations..... thank you

2006-08-14 13:16:04 · 3 answers · asked by goldensunshine48 2 in Garden & Landscape

This pond is feed by 3 springs, and it is ok in the middle but all around the edges is this god awful algae, and it needs to be treated.

2006-08-14 13:07:37 · 7 answers · asked by mamapat 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 13:05:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i am using cement board to cover a wood floor before laying tile. the last time i used it, i cut it with a circular saw (what a mess) dust everywhere. is there a better way??

2006-08-14 13:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-14 13:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by jeff_kim18 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-14 12:59:14 · 14 answers · asked by stratmanreturns 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Help! 10 points for whoever can help me fix my dryer!! It stopped heating the clothes but it is still spinning and putting air into the dryer and I've cleaned the lint trap. I'll turn it on and come back to it a while later and it will still be on the same spot on the time dial like it would have been if I had just turned it on. Its driving me nuts and I don't know what could be wrong. Its a little over a year old and is made by Whirlpool only under a different name (Roper).

2006-08-14 12:47:46 · 18 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 12:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

On the side of my stairs opposite the stair railing, there is a half wall, and some dated wooden bars (with slats) on top of it. We're currently renovating, and in addition to tearing up the old carpet on the stairs, we would like to remove the bars, and paint the ledge on top of the half wall.

However, the top of the half wall is at the same level as one of the steps and it could be unsafe to have an open space above it.

Does anyone have any ideas of how I can update that area. Or some suggestions for what can go there besides the wood?

P.S. I've posted some pictures of this in my yahoo 360 album. If you would like a visual reference you can click on my name, then click on the link to my 360 page (for those who don't know).

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

2006-08-14 12:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by HoneyB 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Are there any common vegetable discards that are not good to add to a compost pile? Are potato peelings ok for example? What about fruit?

2006-08-14 12:33:29 · 6 answers · asked by 2 shy 4 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-14 12:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Bill 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 12:30:12 · 7 answers · asked by rradboys 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-14 12:27:42 · 1 answers · asked by bronx baby 3 in Other - Home & Garden