Home & Garden - 15 August 2006

I have 3 wooden bi-fold doors leftover from a home improvement project. Where can I donate them? Any ideas would be helpful. I'm in Chicago, IL.

2006-08-15 07:03:15 · 7 answers · asked by Sabz 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am wanting to redecorate my daughters bedroom, and she really wants fifi and the flowertots, does anyone know where i can get fifi stickarounds from

2006-08-15 07:02:33 · 8 answers · asked by nursej 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a clogged toilet and also bath tub. I am thinking it goes through the same pipe. I used liquid and nothing. They suggested for me to use an auger but I am wondering if this is too short for the problem. Also, they recommended a snake but they told me I need to remove the toilet since it might break the toilet. I want to make this as easy as possible without spending too much money. My last resource is get a plummer but gosh they are pricey. Anyone with any suggestions and tips?

2006-08-15 07:01:15 · 15 answers · asked by vicpal25 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

if you were to turn away from buying a king size bed, what would your reasons be?
money? wont fit ? house to small?

2006-08-15 06:57:41 · 13 answers · asked by Aaron J 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Tudor brick home built in 1926. Homeowner painted the fireplace. We want to know the steps to restore the fireplace back to the original brick. Thanks!

2006-08-15 06:54:26 · 7 answers · asked by Sherry R 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

This is the first time I have grown yellow tomatoes, Cherry ones at that, and I really don't know how to tell if they are ripe. They seem to tast good when I pick them when they are sort of a yellow orange, but if I miss them they just seem to turn redder and still taste good. When I have bought them they have been more of a yellow but these don't seem to ever get there just go from green to that orange color.

2006-08-15 06:53:22 · 7 answers · asked by dina 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-15 06:48:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have wood parquet tiles and the stores discounted the tiles about a year ago,but only the color I used not the darker color. I'm not replacing cabinets in the same place. I need to fill the void because that place will be open.

2006-08-15 06:46:45 · 6 answers · asked by Karen C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have several roses which all have rather a lot of odd eggs laid into the stems. I wonder if it could be some kind of sawfly (rose stem sawfly perhaps?!) as we've also had those tiny black and green caterpillars that stick their tails in the air when you prod them.

The eggs themselves seem to be laid in an ordered pattern of two back to back rows, laid into an open split on the woody stem, and are a dingy yellow.

Anyone know what these are and how to get rid of them without too many nasty chemicals?

2006-08-15 06:40:32 · 8 answers · asked by SilverSongster 4 in Garden & Landscape

My son has asked me to save the top of the pineapple so he can grow another one. I made sure I cut it at its base, with no fruit attached. So what do I do now? Being a bromilead, if the bottom leaved get wet, will it rot? Are there any additives I need to put into the water to aid rooting?

2006-08-15 06:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by progrockgal 2 in Garden & Landscape

We are updating the interior of our home and I was wondering..... Does anyone know how much a contractor charges /square foot for:
Crown:
Base:
Chair Rails:
and to hang doors?
I just need an esitimated price on how much it might cost? Thanks to all with any info.

2006-08-15 06:36:21 · 2 answers · asked by Lil's Mommy 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-15 06:35:17 · 13 answers · asked by sylesh3 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Some people think it looks nice but I am sick of it. It's been there since 1985.

2006-08-15 06:35:00 · 13 answers · asked by Jacks036 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

there too big.....like do i wash them in hot watter and dry in hotest temp in the dryer?

2006-08-15 06:21:31 · 4 answers · asked by your_ma_was_here 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-15 06:16:04 · 1 answers · asked by lashandalw 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am redecorating my bedroom in the house I just bought. I have all of it done except for the corners and edges because there is one wall that is another color than the rest so I can't just slap paint up there, I have to be careful. Do I tape it? How can I go about doing this?

2006-08-15 06:14:13 · 10 answers · asked by Hannah 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-15 06:09:12 · 2 answers · asked by Raj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a cluster of trees, but I'd like to only use two of them. Do you have any tips, sites or plans? Thanks!

2006-08-15 06:05:42 · 4 answers · asked by vivaldibabe 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

For Christmas I am going to make our spare bedroom in the basement into a den for my husband while he is out of town. He doesn’t want to do it because we are really tight on money. He always puts me and everything before himself.

He is a huge baseball guy. I am making the room baseball theme, his favorite team is the Cubs. I am looking for some cheap ideas? I don’t really know what is in a den? Guys... what would you really want in your den?

2006-08-15 06:04:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-15 06:01:48 · 3 answers · asked by gerard 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

My garage sits a good foot to 2ft below my alleyway in back of my house. I am converting my garage into a bar and need to stop the water from running down into my garage. Please help with any ideas

2006-08-15 05:55:56 · 15 answers · asked by kangoldcapri 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a darkish corner in my greenhouse and wanted to find out how to go about growing mushrooms in there. I don't mind what sort, maybe a mix of button and something slightly more interesting - can anyone help?

2006-08-15 05:51:43 · 4 answers · asked by justme 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-15 05:43:43 · 4 answers · asked by Amy B 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-15 05:42:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I've been searching but not finding much.

2006-08-15 05:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by Amy B 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The stains look like bleach splattered on to the fabric, but we don't use bleach. The first time my husband washed my bolero, it was fine -- no stains. Then when he washed it again, some strange light stain appeared on it. This also happens to our towels and we can't understand why. He already puts the detergent in the washer before the clothes so that the detergent doesn't land directly on the clothes. Help!

2006-08-15 05:38:57 · 19 answers · asked by Ines 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have been asked to help renovate some church pews that are upholsterd back and seat. The padding seems to be fine. The edges of the material is glued and stapled. The ends of the seats do not touch the ground so for looks only. Do we remove the top molding to start and if so what would be the best way? Also, any idea on a cost?

2006-08-15 05:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by littlequail 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a low mass boiler (LAARS Oil Fired 140K BTU) feeding two circuits with airhandler mounted hot water coils. The first airhandler is physically beside the boiler, and already plumbed in with 3/4" copper... the second is about 75' away (150' roundtrip), this is the one I wish to use 1" PEX tubing for the supply and return lines. I generally run the boiler between 180 and 200 degrees F, but on occassion will reach 210F (max).

2006-08-15 05:36:20 · 1 answers · asked by Semper Fidelis 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-15 05:33:28 · 6 answers · asked by treza b 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-15 05:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden