Home & Garden - 2 October 2006

I have a 300 gallon concrete aquarium in my greenhouse and have been feeding the perch in it bugs all summer. Fall is here and I need to find something else to feed the fish.

2006-10-02 09:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-02 09:13:19 · 4 answers · asked by S S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Apartment living is where I am. I have a galley kitchen and not enough space for a kitchen table, although, I have a bar and 2 chairs and am making an island. My project is a table that I can attach to the wall with a piano hinge making it possible to close it to the wall when not in use. I want to use a slice of wood that is 35 x 35". I think this can be done with a piano hinge, and of course I will also have to attach a stand, probably using a piano hinge there, too. Does anybody have any other suggestions that don't seem too complicated or intricate. I do have some tools to work with. A black & decker power drill, sander, jigsaw, various screw drivers, awls & several different hammers, but most of these tools are the basic homeowner tools. No big-boy stuff, if ya know what I mean. Anybody have any other suggestions?

2006-10-02 09:10:02 · 4 answers · asked by cola 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a 3 bed semi (Northants - UK) with a small attached outbuilding and i want new PVC fascias and guttering -nothing special the standard stuff. How much would you think for somebody to do it?

I've had one quote so far and its has been about 3 times what i expected.

Your suggestions and experiances please - and dont say get more quotes because i will - but i need to know if i am about to be reamed or not

2006-10-02 09:09:03 · 11 answers · asked by havantascooby 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is this a new trend (instead of white) and do you like it?

2006-10-02 09:08:04 · 6 answers · asked by DeeDee 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-02 09:03:19 · 4 answers · asked by DrRaumzeit 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have three avocado trees in office. They grew very fast in the first month, but suddenly stoped. How to take care of them? Should I water them a lot or a little? How do I recognize if they are male or female?

2006-10-02 09:02:41 · 2 answers · asked by Yan M 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-02 08:59:49 · 3 answers · asked by babybird_47 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have just recently purchased some unfinished open wooden boxes from the craft store and would like to stain them, particularly with a dark wood stain, almost a black with maybe some very subtle red grain coming through. I think I am looking for a gel stain. Something that has a waxy look. Or maybe need a regular stain and then need to polish it with a clear wax. I think the gel stain or wax tones the black coloring down. I am looking for that asian style. A lot of furniture in Pier 1 has what I am looking for. Before I screw all the blocks together and attach legs to it to transform it into a small kitchen island, I would like to get this done. Does anybody know what I am talking about?

2006-10-02 08:59:38 · 7 answers · asked by cola 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-02 08:58:58 · 30 answers · asked by dsw 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I was thinking about having one installed/built in my backyard. How much would it cost to have a contractor build one? And are there aby good websites where i can find out more about Decks?

2006-10-02 08:57:03 · 14 answers · asked by Steve P 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have tried vinegar and that is all that i smell. We smoke outside but you still can smell the odor. Please list some good suggestions.

2006-10-02 08:56:18 · 15 answers · asked by natale0624 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-02 08:55:44 · 20 answers · asked by iamthemullit 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I also plan to do lighting and kitchen faucets in an antique brass finish. The cabinets are inset cabinets with the antique brass hinges showing as well.

2006-10-02 08:53:58 · 10 answers · asked by tantuiam 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-02 08:50:18 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What is a good home deorderizer beside febrezze and candles. i have tried those methods and it is not working. Please help me out. i can't deal!!

2006-10-02 08:50:01 · 7 answers · asked by Sheilamarie 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is it even possible? uh oh.

2006-10-02 08:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We had it inspected and cleaned because the house is quite old, and it was fine. We use seasoned, dry wood. But last night we had our first fire of the season after making sure we did everything right, and the house still became smokey, and today I have a killer headache. What are we doing wrong? It would save us so much money on heating if we could figure out how to use it without smoking ourselves out.

2006-10-02 08:48:47 · 11 answers · asked by Untitled 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need someone local to Stoud Green/Finsbury Park area to sand, stain and varnish my lounge which is about 20 sqm. Do you know how much it would cost. I want a professional job.

2006-10-02 08:48:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I just moved into my house, and they laid the sod in the front and backyard. I know it takes times for it to grow and look healthy, but what can I do to help it? Thanks!

2006-10-02 08:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by Kimmie 2 in Garden & Landscape

After a home catches fire, there are cobwebs everywhere when there were not any before. How does a fire create cobwebs?

2006-10-02 08:47:53 · 7 answers · asked by msutodtown 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a nice set of main lights (4 mini lights) in centre of ceiling that went off for two days i.e switch dont turn them on. Then worked for couple of days... then didnt..then did... now off completly for last 2 weeks. Some one said it could be transformer & will need full new light set. Any ideas whats up with them & how i might fix them?

2006-10-02 08:47:13 · 11 answers · asked by rob e 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a huge silk flower plant, that I am thinking about putting on a covered patio. Will the warm weather affect it in any way?

2006-10-02 08:46:59 · 9 answers · asked by Kimmie 2 in Garden & Landscape

these kids are around 4-6 and I need something entertaining for them...

2006-10-02 08:44:31 · 9 answers · asked by lil shawty vee 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

To use boxes or the totes you get at Target that come in difference sizes with lids.

2006-10-02 08:43:38 · 19 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I just bought a used couch that I really like, but would like to clean it before I move it in. Is there a place I can rent a steam cleaner in Manhattan? What about having it professionally done?

2006-10-02 08:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by rumarlee2003 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

my house smells like my dog when you walk in? PLEASE HELP I CAN"T DEAL!!

2006-10-02 08:34:39 · 2 answers · asked by Sheilamarie 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What I am interested in is covering the panel walls in my apartment with fabric. I think I remember seeing somewhere that you could actually soak fabric in magic sizing or spray starch and then place it on the walls and it would stay there, actually stick to walls. And if you want to remove it, you are supposed to be able to just douse it with a spray bottle of water and it will peel right off. Has anyone heard of this? Or done it? I cannot put up anything permanent, I just rent. I wanted to whitewash the panelling as I have done that before & it looks beautiful but landlord says, "NO!" He says I can staple fabric on it if I wish, but am really interested in the magic sizing or spray starch thing. Have tried to locate information about this on web with no luck, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-10-02 08:32:29 · 8 answers · asked by cola 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to move my iris and peonie plants from one location to another in the yard. When is the best time to split and move them?

2006-10-02 08:30:39 · 8 answers · asked by Tam 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-02 08:24:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry