Home & Garden - 17 August 2006

I have loft in my San Fernando Valley (hot, hot, hot) third floor condo. the loft is 19x8 with 8' ceiling, which is the roof of the condo. The new 'Mini-split" a/c seem to be the answer to cool that area (in addition to other a/c in the house). It will also help cool the LivRm/DinRm below, and at least keep the air moving in this large area (35x17x18 ceilings).

I've been advised to put in a 12000 BTU mini split. Is this overkill?

2006-08-17 07:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by J A 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a small fire safe, sentry model 1150.
How can you open these things when you lose your key? I asked their company about ordering a new key but won't get it for about 10 days. I need it open before then!!

2006-08-17 07:39:37 · 5 answers · asked by jdeekdee 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

doing a barn conversion and some walls need rebuilding, what prices do builders charge?

2006-08-17 07:39:34 · 7 answers · asked by Robert E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

standard shaped 25K gal pebble tec in ground pool with steps

2006-08-17 07:38:40 · 4 answers · asked by maxxxxxxpower 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Electric heaters are a bit pricey

2006-08-17 07:30:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The LP926 pump is at least four (4) years old and may be a discontinued model.Lagune is the trade name of the pump.

2006-08-17 07:26:52 · 1 answers · asked by margegarfish@verizon.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The copper line is already done by my builder and I have the fridge on the way but need to know how to connect the two. Can someone help me out?

2006-08-17 07:25:51 · 9 answers · asked by Rich B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 07:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by chogie 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We recently saw some abandoned broken venitian blinds...i was convinced that the only good place for them was the skip....my partner thriftily felt they should be useful for something....what imaginative and wonderful thing might they be reused for....they won't work as blinds...even my partner will admit that!

2006-08-17 07:22:29 · 9 answers · asked by uplate 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a wasps nest in my loft, several semi conscious wasps are managing to get down from loft to bathroom and bedrooms. I have two young children so don't like them to breathe poisonous sprays but can't risk them being stung. Is there any way of getting rid of them without danger to ourselves ?

2006-08-17 07:14:24 · 154 answers · asked by Alexa 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i want to know all about it....size shapes what grows what doesn't where abouts would it be....anything to make me wistful.....

2006-08-17 07:07:34 · 29 answers · asked by uplate 5 in Garden & Landscape

doy-yoy-yoy-yoy-yoing!

2006-08-17 07:03:44 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My yard is pretty bumpy, when I mow. I know the bigger holes and divets may have been caused by dogs that where there before I bought it. I plan to fill those in with Dirt. But, the rest is very bumpy under that grass, is there anything that can be done besides regrading it?

2006-08-17 06:59:12 · 7 answers · asked by RightLight 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-17 06:58:59 · 4 answers · asked by Curious 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I was cleaning my grout with cleaner, some splashed on to my stainless steel fridge causing black spots. I have tried stainless steel cleaners and polishes, and a lot of rubbing and buffing, nothing seems to work.

2006-08-17 06:54:51 · 9 answers · asked by withazsuzan 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My school apartment has no central light fixture in the living room and I like rooms well lit. What are some good lamps/light bulbs I can buy to light up the room? Links? Much appreciated.

2006-08-17 06:52:52 · 2 answers · asked by leikevy 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-17 06:49:09 · 32 answers · asked by Jose 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My grass is dying... in patches. It hasn't been watered too much, but it hasn't been overly dry here. I'll give it a really good water a couple of times a week... but it doesn't perk up after I water it. A neighbor of mine was told that his yard had some sort of fungus, and mine looks like a more advanced stage of his yard. Crabgrass is growing, even in the dead patches, so I know that it wasn't like someone came and sprayed Round Up or something on it. Do I have to throw in the towel and dig up the whole yard or can I save it?

2006-08-17 06:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer D 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-17 06:40:45 · 15 answers · asked by brokenblackkat 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 06:37:50 · 5 answers · asked by jai 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 06:33:50 · 17 answers · asked by Linda B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 06:32:24 · 3 answers · asked by Omoniyi A 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I planted mammouth sunflowers from seed in my garden. They have grown great! They are about 10 to 12 feet tall with the heads developing nicely but not with seeds yet. Now they are all drooping despite watering, etc. What happened?

2006-08-17 06:29:10 · 13 answers · asked by radahabas 2 in Garden & Landscape

My box spring is making lots of noise with every movement I make. I would like to eliminate the noise. Does anyone have a any good in home suggestions

2006-08-17 06:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by alcibiades12000 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-17 06:24:32 · 22 answers · asked by mickey w 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

the B.B.Q is pretty new

2006-08-17 06:17:18 · 8 answers · asked by eric r 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

they are whispy, cobweb spiders.(eewww)
should I replace the bag when I'm finished vacuuming? will they crawl out, or die in there?
I'm just wondering........
thanks!!! LOL

2006-08-17 06:16:47 · 9 answers · asked by drgn grl 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 06:15:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The reason I'm asking this questions is because it seems like most people that are in the union work for a Commercial Construction company.

2006-08-17 06:08:02 · 1 answers · asked by Freddie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My kids are grown up and dont need a garden or safe streets or good schools anymore. So if you were me, would you move back to the city?

2006-08-17 06:03:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden