Home & Garden - 23 August 2006

I have recently moved house and am renovating the place is it worth replacing the old fireplace with a new one or should I plaster over the hole and enjoy the extra space?.

2006-08-23 09:02:25 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am living in a beautiful house in a beautiful location but i am paying 470 per month and it is 2 bedrooms, i have been offered a council house (also in a really good area which is vertually impossible to get into) it is 3 bedrooms and i would be paying 52 per week, problem is it needs loads doing to it and the house i am in now is all done for me. i don't know wot do do though please help me decide and give me good advise. thanks

2006-08-23 08:54:15 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am building an inground pool and want a gold and glitter color rather than the typical greys or whites. Jeff Kerber pool plastering in California has something called gold dust. They have not returned my calls for information. Does anyone know what this gold dust is? Does anyone know of a product that I can throw on to wet pool plaster to get a gold and glitter effect? The glitter needs to not discolor with pool chlorine

2006-08-23 08:51:25 · 6 answers · asked by Pool glitter 1 in Garden & Landscape

Ok, I need to fix the whole the best I can, but have no idea how to do it. I know nothing about tools and am not very handy when it comes to this kind of stuff. A friend told me about some kind of sticker you can use. HAs anyone heard of these, how do they work?

2006-08-23 08:49:13 · 18 answers · asked by wendyb204 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-23 08:45:55 · 9 answers · asked by Diane W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Im so lazy I did the dishs and vaccumed, but I feel like I should be doing more!

2006-08-23 08:40:58 · 12 answers · asked by BOOTS! 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We arent sure on the finsh. What to clean it with or how to maximize the beauty. Please help. Can it be filled in?

2006-08-23 08:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by Tomato Soup 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The leaf was broken off at the soil line during a move and she told me to plant it in potting soil and it would grow. I'm just wondering how accurate the information is.

2006-08-23 08:39:25 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Garden & Landscape

I want to put a few trees in our treeless yard and I would like them to grow as quickly as possible. I do not like fruit trees, too many bees. I would prefer small leaves so I don't have to rake in the fall. Any suggestions?

2006-08-23 08:30:19 · 17 answers · asked by Shilo R 3 in Garden & Landscape

I recently received a bag with an assortment of seeds - flowers (annuals & perinials) and vegetables. Before I plant, I need to know if these are actually still good. Do seeds have a "shelf life?" Some packages have dates stamped on them.

2006-08-23 08:26:51 · 6 answers · asked by gds_ny2003 1 in Garden & Landscape

were re doing landry room and would like to basicly put a elbow on existing gas line and extend it about 4 ft (behind the drywall) do we need a building permit for this?

2006-08-23 08:23:38 · 5 answers · asked by tednugentshotmydog 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it's a yard cart , a many uese cart

2006-08-23 08:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by buffy4607@yahoo.com 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-23 08:17:04 · 2 answers · asked by Tomato 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need a pattern for a hippie style patchwork skirt.

2006-08-23 08:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by VICKY M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-23 08:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i want to make strapless, tea-length dresses for my bridesmaids and i feel bad asking them to pay $80 or more for it when they'll already have to come to the wedding. Would it be that hard for me to make them? I'm not bad w/ the sewing machine, but i'm concerned about slippery fabrics and boning.

2006-08-23 08:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by humanklay34 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-23 08:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by Biola S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

for a black out on the street?

2006-08-23 08:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

If a light switch is in the ON position, but the bulb is burnt out, are you still using electricity.. Obviously it is feeding the socket but does this register as use?

2006-08-23 08:02:36 · 8 answers · asked by oneblondepilgrim 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Purchased an older(1990) Commodore trailer home and trying to fix it up for my kids and myself to live in. Don't think the roof was ever "coated'' and it has some rust spots which have resulted in leaks. I am looking to discuss alternative roofing solutions if anyone has any ideas or things they have tried, I would like to hear from you.

2006-08-23 08:01:41 · 4 answers · asked by kimmi_35 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Some of the boards are water damaged or rotten in spots and two have broken thru. I want to lay 3/4 ply in the entire room over the existing subfloor and then add concrete board over the ply. The floor beams are fine. Floor height isn't a problem. Can I do this or should the old boards be removed?

2006-08-23 08:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by Rick 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

the tiles are 12"by12" squares but they are made up of many smaller tiles kinda meshed together. Ive got a !/4" by 1/4" trowelit seems to big the thinset might come up through the various grout lines?

2006-08-23 07:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by tednugentshotmydog 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to purchase a heart-shape vine plant for a 40th wedding anniversary for friends out of state. Where can I find this and have it delivered?

2006-08-23 07:45:37 · 2 answers · asked by tobeyp2005 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-23 07:44:06 · 4 answers · asked by Twila M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

All that I can find online and in retail stores are the plain white thermostats. I am looking for a programmable universal thermostat to control our home furnace and AC.

2006-08-23 07:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Marc K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-23 07:37:14 · 5 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have room with texture and untextured wallpaper (over drywall) - is it possible to just paint over it, rather than strip off the wallpaper?

2006-08-23 07:35:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-23 07:35:23 · 8 answers · asked by HOLLY 1 in Garden & Landscape

How do you clean a hat without putting it in the washing machine?

2006-08-23 07:33:09 · 14 answers · asked by dude 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-23 07:32:54 · 7 answers · asked by dancyw@sbcglobal.net 1 in Decorating & Remodeling