Home & Garden - 7 September 2006

2006-09-07 08:57:00 · 2 answers · asked by TAMMY M 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We are considering buying a hot tub! In order to get it, we need to build a level patio or deck to place it on! We want to go the cheapest route possible, but also want it to look good and last long! The area we want the deck/patio is 12 feet by 9 feet (may do 12x12, depending on price difference)! Keep in mind there will be a lot of weight on it!

Would we be better off with treated wood? Do we actually need to cement posts in the ground and build a deck on that, or would we be ok with a wood frame directly on the ground and building on that?

What about pouring cement or bricks or cement blocks? Keep in mind we will be doing this ourselves and aren't the best of handpersons, but we can do basic work.

So based on lower cost and average skill what would be the best route? Any details would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2006-09-07 08:45:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jaylyn 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I dont get it?

2006-09-07 08:39:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the difference between galvanized pipe and black pipe in small diameters [1/2"-2"]? Is the alloy different or is the difference simply that one is galvanized?

2006-09-07 08:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by luther 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have recently moved house and want to know if anyone knows how to remove the old sealant around bath, shower or sink.
Is there anyway you can do it quicker than scraping it out with a knife?

2006-09-07 08:35:22 · 9 answers · asked by bingolil 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the difference between galvanized and black pipe in small diameter [1/2"-2"] pipe. Is the allow different or is the difference simply that one is galvanized.

2006-09-07 08:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by luther 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-07 08:31:34 · 15 answers · asked by helenmankey 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-07 08:28:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-07 08:22:53 · 14 answers · asked by greatdame53209 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

ow do u get chewing gum off the carpet, which is on the carpet?

2006-09-07 08:21:14 · 25 answers · asked by carla_whittaker 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

's House and the screen door is very loose. It all plastic and I don't see any way to tighten it. What should I look for.

2006-09-07 08:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have stucco walls an i would like to get rid of them. the only solution is to mud them smooth, or put 1/4" drywall up. anything else?

2006-09-07 08:17:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-07 08:17:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-07 08:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by pollito74_daniel 1 in Other - Home & Garden

nothing is helping can you recommend anything

2006-09-07 08:14:47 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-07 08:13:04 · 20 answers · asked by mags03 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This will be my second winter in this house. I need help I know alot of people will say keep the temperature at 60 but my house is very old and the pipes run in the walls so I need to keep my temperature at 70 down stairs otherwise I will have alot of problems. My next problem is my bed room gets so cold. We can turn the thurmostat up to 80 in the bed room that controlls the upstairs heat and my bed room will still be freezing. I had a space heater last year but that did not help much. I have checked everything its all insulated and I covered up all the windows so no air could get through. I don't want to do this winter to be the same as last year. Any suggestions would be great.

2006-09-07 08:09:28 · 16 answers · asked by beachgirl111982 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 2 "Cara Mia" rose bushes. I planted them in the early spring. One grew quite tall the other stayed short and didn't bloom much(even thought they are side by side). I live in Southern Ontario and the winters can be quite mild. What do I need to do to get my roses ready for winter? How do I prune them? do they need pruning? I bought them at Wal-Mart for $10, so they are nothing special. Thanks for any help!

2006-09-07 08:06:26 · 6 answers · asked by rachely1 3 in Garden & Landscape

In England, if a landlord rent to tenants without reporting to pay the income tax, is this rental illegal?

2006-09-07 07:56:17 · 1 answers · asked by Ellie . 1 in Other - Home & Garden

How do I get rid of the weeds? I want a nice lawn that looks like sod, how do I get rid of the weeds? There is a lot of crab grass and dandelions.

2006-09-07 07:48:43 · 8 answers · asked by rachely1 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-07 07:45:44 · 3 answers · asked by bigguy6228328 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-07 07:42:02 · 4 answers · asked by ariel e 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-07 07:35:04 · 106 answers · asked by scamrhoop 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-07 07:32:23 · 65 answers · asked by Wild seed 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-07 07:31:48 · 8 answers · asked by Pam C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Sometimes I can get it going manually and it works. I have a Hotpoint top load washer. The drum spins fine. Any ideas?

2006-09-07 07:31:07 · 1 answers · asked by cykotik2000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-07 07:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by ray ray 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Is there a resource that tells you how much your house will cost to build based on your location and desired square footage?

My fav site: http://www.slingdot.com

2006-09-07 07:27:56 · 2 answers · asked by kristen_b75 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My cleaning lady OVERDOSED on the bleach and pine-sol in my house and I have this irritating post-nasal drip from the fumes....literally the soap rinsed off my hands made the porcelain sizzle from so much cleaser and bleach being used.

2006-09-07 07:15:18 · 10 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tried all sorts of cleaners but they don't touch it. It looks like blue smudges. I've even tried straight bleach!!

2006-09-07 07:07:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry