Home & Garden - 16 August 2006

I need new gutters, but it's also about time to get the roof replaced. Which should I do first? If I do the gutters first then then its possible the gutters would get screwed up by the roofers as I've got about 4 old roofs up there that I'll want removed before they put a new roof on. On the other hand, if I do the roof first then when they put the new gutters on they will have to lift the first row of shingles to attach the roof therefore possibly messing up the roof.

Thoughts?

2006-08-16 03:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by auntsarastrikesout 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-16 03:34:19 · 11 answers · asked by suzi_quzi27 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I sort-of had the impression that Legionnaires' Disease is when recirculated warm water and air get infected. Our hot water tank is a distance from the shower room, if I insulate the hot water pipes they will waste less heat when we run the water, or is this dangerous?

2006-08-16 03:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by XT rider 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to have more space in my room,because I like it like that.I know that mirrors help,but my mum is against mirrors in bedrooms in our house!Please tell me,thanks!

2006-08-16 03:26:44 · 5 answers · asked by Cutie ♥ 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

how do you become a top stain ????
is there like some sort of stain awards they go to lol ?

2006-08-16 03:23:43 · 8 answers · asked by kitthekat 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

bher solid color stain painted 2 weeks ago.need to remove it.looks orange.ceder color,pressertreated wood

2006-08-16 03:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by shobha p 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My computer's surge protector indicates that the sockets at my house are not properly grounded. I'd like to try to ground them myself. I've heard one can do so by securing the ground wire to a water pipe. The trouble is, my water comes from a well on my property and the water pipes in my house are all constructed of PVC! Is there another way? Thanks very much!

2006-08-16 03:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have four sunflowers outside my house, and just yesterday they were really bad. My husband got stung by one. I have two little girls and I have never been stung before. I am allergic to mosquito’s, so you can only figure that I don't want to get stung. I will get rid of the sunflowers if it is whats bringing them here. We spraied for them last night and I have already seen a lot of them. I am afriad to go outside my house, this morning I went out side for not even a minute and had one flying around my head! please help me out here!

*the sunflowers are about to bloom!*

2006-08-16 03:16:24 · 13 answers · asked by mamaof2gurls 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-16 03:10:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

It is huge and I am clueless

2006-08-16 03:09:36 · 4 answers · asked by dwh12345 5 in Garden & Landscape

I can see according to the NEC that I can put 4 #250 in a 2 1/2" conduit. Can I add a #4 ground as well?

2006-08-16 03:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by Don T 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-16 03:04:45 · 4 answers · asked by mdsmds 1 in Garden & Landscape

Im tired of my room being dark and dull............i want it to be a place that my bffs would like to hang out

2006-08-16 03:00:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-16 03:00:37 · 19 answers · asked by bender 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have put this off for a year now. I wont have any problem picking a color. I just dont feel like moving furniture, going to work every other day while I am doing it, spackling nail holes, taping , etc... I feel like I am being lazy but there are so many other fun things to do that I put it off. But when I see a pretty comforter or bedspread I want to buy it and work the color around it. Help motivate me.....

2006-08-16 02:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by bearklektor 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-16 02:50:34 · 5 answers · asked by dmountee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

all the trees and bush's taken away.they are putting grass down. this has exposed my house to the main road. i own the house and the land. could they charge me for this work. they did it without any notification. got out of bed to find this work done. it is about 35 sq metres in total

2006-08-16 02:36:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-16 02:35:48 · 19 answers · asked by birdlady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-16 02:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by birdlady 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-16 02:29:19 · 5 answers · asked by birdlady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

a green caryon was left in a pocket of my daughters pants and when i put them in the dryer all of her clothes now have green caryon on them. How do i or can i get this out/

2006-08-16 02:29:19 · 5 answers · asked by christel h 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

does anyone have any suggestions.

2006-08-16 02:18:44 · 23 answers · asked by matt g 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the land is beside my house and to the side rear. could they charge me for this. or what should ido

2006-08-16 02:03:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

the downpipe is made from plastic

2006-08-16 02:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by george009 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Funny question I know- but apperently the house prices are at and all time low for 30 years.
Anyway my situation is i'm 25 and have no deposite but have a good job and good credit- this will be my first house and might beable to get a graduate mortgae, i'm thinking of asking my parents to help me out.
I thought it was a really good Idea but now I'm wondering if its better to keep renting and save up for a deposite- the only thing is when I get there the house prices will have risen. I live in an area where its really cheap to buy but I dont really see myself here in 3 years- so Do I buy a house an rent rooms or do I stay as I am and save money- what do you think?

2006-08-16 01:56:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I want to put drywall over old ugly plaster in a bedroom-wall and ceiling. The current cost if I hired professionals is around $2.50/sq ft. How much cheaper would it be to do it myself and for those of you who have played with drywall is it worth the trouble.

2006-08-16 01:50:25 · 8 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i was painting the bathroom and got some paint on vanity. want to know safe way to remove it.

2006-08-16 01:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by Flaimster 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-16 01:40:33 · 5 answers · asked by MARK S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-16 01:40:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am buying a house and I LOVE the color scheme but want to lose the borders. How can I get rid of the cheesy borders but keep the luscious color? Help please! THANKS!

2006-08-16 01:36:41 · 8 answers · asked by Layla 1 in Decorating & Remodeling