Home & Garden - 17 September 2006

We have a waste disposal unit in our flat that we rent and are not sure if u have to clean them out every so often. or if the waste goes straight into the system.

2006-09-17 09:37:09 · 14 answers · asked by kerry8460 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-17 09:32:31 · 15 answers · asked by crock 3 in Garden & Landscape

We lost power and our refrigerator and freezer items all melted :(...now a slight smell still remains. Any ideas? We already tried baking powder

2006-09-17 09:31:02 · 16 answers · asked by Paul L 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a spotlight in my kitchen with a halogen bulb int he socket. After about an hour or two, the light literally "clicks" off... and remains off for about 20-30 minutes, when it will suddenly click itself back on again. I believe there is something with the wiring, but is there a mechanism that does this automatically if the bulb gets too hot?

2006-09-17 09:29:55 · 5 answers · asked by Soda Popinski 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

There was still some oil on the stick.
Needs a new battery and had to jump it to start it the last few times.

2006-09-17 09:28:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-17 09:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by ...just enough... 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Kind of a strange idea, but I'm wondering if anyone knows where I might find shoes or sandals with brushes beneath them so that scrubbing caked grime on a floor is much easier to do. =)

2006-09-17 09:22:51 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

wheres a good place to buy white furniture for a teen room.. computer desk//bed//dresser//night stand etc..

2006-09-17 09:10:10 · 8 answers · asked by <3 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The piece should look like this. Ugh, text pic not coming out. Nevermind that.

Those grooves would be a few inches long and about 1/4" to 3/4" deep. Basically, yeah, they're 4" square grooves that are about 3/4" deep or so.

If I could use a router, what type bit? I'm confused how it would route a square rather than a circle at the far edges.

Thanks,
Matt

2006-09-17 09:06:21 · 2 answers · asked by mattbuc1980 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like to insulate but we are on a tight budget. I really do not want to mess up the siding or the walls inside too much. I heat with wood and gas and electricity. depending on costs. I replaced most of the windows with new vinyl insulated windows. I really want to cut heating costs even more. Any suggestions?

2006-09-17 09:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by Ray W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

they can go way under and hide and then they come out and eat my cats food, i have a cage that catches them and i go dump them off across town, but i want to know a way to keep them out from under my deck!

2006-09-17 09:05:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Almost a year ago,the people next door had yard work done, after that we all got roaches. Now im moving out of the apartment. I dont want to bring them with me. Is there anyway i can save my electronics(tv, comp,ect)thank to anyone who can help. there german roaches

2006-09-17 09:03:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can i still do a full rewire to my own house if :-

I contact the building control office and inform them before work begins?

Can i rewire any room in the house inc bathroom/kitchen assuming the b/control with have the final say on the work complying with regulations.

(with the cost of a profestional re-wire standing at £2-3,000 to me this is a fortune considering material costs being only say £4-500 pounds)

I am a keen diy person who would work to or exceed the standard of a trained person to run cables/sockets etc taking time and care for quality.

Lastly safety is vital so building control passing the work A1 goes without saying.

So can i do the work myself on a labour cost saving basis?

2006-09-17 08:57:24 · 14 answers · asked by Russell B 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-17 08:57:02 · 1 answers · asked by shecat362000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a spotlight in my kitchen with a halogen bulb int he socket. After about an hour or two, the light literally "clicks" off... and remains off for about 20-30 minutes, when it will suddenly click itself back on again. I believe there is something with the wiring, but is there a mechanism that does this automatically if the bulb gets too hot?

2006-09-17 08:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by Soda Popinski 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-17 08:51:50 · 22 answers · asked by cak 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a rental house, and the tenant moved out. Somehow, my keys dont work in the lock. I obviously need to get in.

2006-09-17 08:51:07 · 8 answers · asked by sullygromo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone just told me that it is not good to pour bleach down sink drains. Why is this bad thing...or is it?

2006-09-17 08:50:25 · 6 answers · asked by Em W. 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

The time has come for me to purchase a new vacuum cleaner. I had thought about purchasing a Kirby but I've read many bad reviews of the vacuum and the sales practices of the company. I am also considering purchasing a Dyson or an Oreck. Does anyone have one of these vacuums? If so, are you happy with it? What are some other vacuums I should consider? I'd like something that's not going to lose suction a week after I purchase it! I also have 2 long haired dogs so I need something that will pick up pet hair with no problem

2006-09-17 08:46:24 · 13 answers · asked by Lucy_Fir 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i may not have payed on time, but i have payed my rent

2006-09-17 08:42:44 · 16 answers · asked by STEVE B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Besides price, was there anything you liked about it compared to living in a one bedroom apt? What were the advantages and disadvantages?

2006-09-17 08:42:15 · 4 answers · asked by steven 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-17 08:41:45 · 6 answers · asked by wannaknow 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-17 08:37:47 · 23 answers · asked by grossman 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a 208 inch long finger-weaving that I want to turn into a beanie that will fit my 22 inch head. How do I do that?

2006-09-17 08:36:42 · 1 answers · asked by Tiny dancer 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-17 08:31:26 · 8 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-17 08:25:38 · 3 answers · asked by heavy_d65 2 in Garden & Landscape

Ok ; I want to tie dye some pillow cases ; can I use food coloring to do it or will it not work?

2006-09-17 08:21:23 · 5 answers · asked by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

During hard rains, water drips from a 45 elbow on my furnace vent line (in our basement). The pipe is 4" galvanized & makes a double 45 in the basement before going up through 2 floors and out the roof. I could obviously seal the piping, but then the water would run back into the furnace. As far as I can tell, the stub-up on the roof has no rain collar, gooseneck, or other rain-prevention device. Is this normal? I'd like to fix the problem, but don't want to damage my furnace, restrict the vent, or violate any codes. Thanks.

2006-09-17 08:20:37 · 8 answers · asked by stickyfuzz 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Cami's are Desert Tan and Desert Brown, 50%Cotton/50% Nylon. Tried Fels Naptha Bar soap and that didn't work, Carbona is sort of working, but they have alot of spots and they are kinda thick, any advice?

2006-09-17 08:18:20 · 3 answers · asked by Norm V 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-17 08:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by Ylia 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)