Home & Garden - 12 September 2006

2006-09-12 05:26:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a broken drain plug on my pool filter canister. It sheared off, so that I cannot use the bottom of it to unscrew the rest of the plug. It is hollow and smooth on the inside, threaded on the outside. Is there some kind of tool that can be used to unscrew the remainder of the broken piece? For example, when you break a light bulb, you can use a needle-nose pliers, spread open, to unscrew the metal base of the bulb -- I need something like that, but something that's really designed for that use, that can apply more pressure, to unscrew it from the inside.

Any ideas? I'd love to go to Home Depot and ask for a "widget" of some sort, to save me the repair bill.

2006-09-12 05:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by AZKludgeQueen 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My moses-in-the-cradle is outgrowing its current pot and needs to be repotted. I was wondering what potting soil I should use.

Here's an image of the plant: http://www.plant.id.au/database/images/thm_guide_photo_15.jpg

2006-09-12 05:22:28 · 3 answers · asked by natalie k 3 in Garden & Landscape

we moved to a new place and here again we are having roach problem...and its so bad..they r all over the house and its so frustrating...and none of the sprays whihc we have used have helped...is there any long term soln for this?i mean to get rid of all the raoches all over,,,,suggestions are aprreciated....thanks

2006-09-12 05:19:09 · 17 answers · asked by crazyabs 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My mother was telling me of what she believed to be an old wives tale about that a woman should not can tomatoes while menstruating as it would spoil the food. She happened to be in her cycle one time while canning and wanted to test this theory and canned the tomatoes. Every jar of tomatoes was spoiled and rancid when she opened them later. What would cause this? Hormones? Something released through the pores?

2006-09-12 05:15:55 · 8 answers · asked by wolfman 1 in Other - Home & Garden

is there a record of how how accurate the alminac predicts weather and other events? it says it's going to be a cold winter, can i trust it?

2006-09-12 05:08:27 · 3 answers · asked by gomergirl1 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have three that didn't bloom this year nor did they bloom last year.

2006-09-12 05:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by Susan L 7 in Garden & Landscape

Im with Nation Wide Ins. in Ky. Ive never made 1 claim and my Insurance is skyhigh Ive moved out of this house into my new house and it doubled for the house that is for sale ? Who has better or Lower Co. Ive got lots of things insu. thru them NOT 1 claim in 13 yrs.

2006-09-12 04:58:39 · 5 answers · asked by dontknow86 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-12 04:54:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-12 04:51:52 · 1 answers · asked by Chula Lula 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-12 04:47:15 · 7 answers · asked by melody music 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-12 04:44:03 · 13 answers · asked by woody2shooz 1 in Other - Home & Garden

if you were to put one in without a permit, then try and sell the house would you be able to advertise that bathroom?

2006-09-12 04:43:36 · 10 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I woke up this morning and could not get a hot shower. The water was luke warm and couldn't get hotter. Does this mean our hot water heater went or could it be something simpler?

(Although we have had hot water up until today it did seem to take a bit longer and not last quite as long this week)

2006-09-12 04:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by Genie♥Angel 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Yesterday when I went into my backyard there were dozens of little patches of grass dug up.....no little scratch marks where I could identify the size of the claw....I know I have raccoons but they usually wash their hands in the cats water dish, so I see the mud settling in the bottom.....I do have an oak tree and saw some squirrels last year, does anyone know if they go around scratching trying to find their nuts? I know they bury them everywhere and never remember where they leave them.....

2006-09-12 04:34:43 · 7 answers · asked by WitchTwo 6 in Other - Home & Garden

My daughter drew all over the floor (linolium) with a blue permanent marker.

2006-09-12 04:33:53 · 18 answers · asked by MoMma of a2yR oLd 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I squeezed the juice down the sink side and put the peels down the disposal side. I've done this a few times, but I still have the smell. Any ideas on what else I can do?

2006-09-12 04:32:16 · 40 answers · asked by mamafence 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

this is based strickly on previous experience with potted tomatoes where they grew beautifully never produced. If there is another possibilty that could cause the growth with out production please let me know. Is there something I can amend the soil with to lower the nitrogen content?

2006-09-12 04:31:47 · 9 answers · asked by WitchTwo 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have tried energy efficient but because the lamp has a dimmer on it it does not work right and it looks like I am having a light show in my house because of the constant blinking. Any help appreciated.

2006-09-12 04:31:02 · 9 answers · asked by Janet R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am thinking of buying a run down bungalow and want to know a 'ball park' figure (per sq meter or sq foot) for cost of such works.
The property is is Wiltshire.

2006-09-12 04:28:08 · 4 answers · asked by Vagabonda 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am thinking of buying a run down bungalow and want to know a 'ball park' figure (per sq meter or sq foot) for cost of such works.
The property is is Wiltshire.

2006-09-12 04:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Vagabonda 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-12 04:22:15 · 18 answers · asked by dolphin_enter 1 in Garden & Landscape

Shes concerned that the procedure was done incorrect, asking me i was un-to sure myself. What the council did was removed the gas fires from both bottom and top floors, and blocked off with bricks and a vent you can open and close. They didnt block any of the chimney top off, but inside her attic where you can see the angling of the chimney, they put in a machine to remove damp. She said they didnt sweep the chimney before they blocked it and shes concerned that when it rains water will come in and form damp with the remaining dust in the chimney. Is she right to worry?

2006-09-12 04:09:18 · 8 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-12 03:54:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We're planning on being lawn ornaments at work for halloween, need some ideas

2006-09-12 03:46:49 · 19 answers · asked by rivenapanda 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have checked in the kitchen, which is at the front of the house, and cannot find it. The house was built in the 70's in London.

2006-09-12 03:45:04 · 23 answers · asked by adoused 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is from the white caulk that is around the tube between the tile. I have cleaned it with undissolved clorax and it gets white almost immediately, but, I got sick. I have tried CLR and it only leaves an ugly looking stain.

2006-09-12 03:44:21 · 11 answers · asked by masaada 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-12 03:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by Shirley S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two wood night stands that I want to refinish. There are some details on the tables that I'm a little worried will be difficult to strip and/or sand....I have never done anything like this so could someone tell me easily step by step the process of stripping and then staining wood? Steps and details from start to finish please! Thanks so much!

2006-09-12 03:40:23 · 4 answers · asked by kiki 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have finished a room in my home that was the original "home" the ceiling is cork, and it was in ok condition so i left it alone. Can I paint the cork? If so, what type of paint should I use?

2006-09-12 03:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by caitybeth3 2 in Decorating & Remodeling