Home & Garden - 8 October 2006

I live in an apartment complex with interior hallways, and the jerk in the next apartment SLAMS his door as loudly as possible. I have made him aware of this, and he does not care. On top of that, he yells at his low self-esteem girlfriend while they are in the hallway, and he's basically just an abusive loser.

I could go to the landlord and express my concerns, but I figure my neighbor would then go nuts and come after me.

Should I start slamming my door in return, or perhaps bouncing things off the adjoining wall? Blaring music maybe? I hate to get into eye-for-eye behaviors, but I'm stuck in my lease for the next 6 months.

2006-10-08 12:29:49 · 9 answers · asked by mike_answ 1 in Other - Home & Garden

If I start with the roof, what would be the least expensive roof material. If I start with the outside walls do I buy the sheets of wood and nail them to the present wood walls?

2006-10-08 12:29:06 · 4 answers · asked by maria r 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a set of kitchen knives a few months ago... they came with a wooden block. Some of the knives are getting rust spots. How do I stop this? How do I get rid of it? Where is the rust coming from? Are these crappy quality knives? The price didn't seem like they were cheap.

2006-10-08 12:28:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there a "design-rule" about painting window frames a different color on the inside vs. on the outside?

2006-10-08 12:27:14 · 5 answers · asked by trisha d 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-08 12:26:27 · 6 answers · asked by Molly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-08 12:22:21 · 4 answers · asked by david s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just moved into a house where the previous owners didn't do any sort of lawn care at all. It is 3/4 acre of almost pure clover. Does anyone know the quickest and most effective way to get rid of it, so I can start working on getting the grass to grow. I was thinking about using Tru-green, but all they do is spray some stuff, I think I can do that if I knew what to spray. They want 85 dollars an app and say they need 5 apps a year

2006-10-08 12:20:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm just in the process of buying a new flat and it has a kitchen that is 6'4" wide and 7'3" long, not exactly a large space to work with and I'm struggling to come up with good ideas.

I was looking at using IKEA as the supplier, and that rules out the U shape because their corner units are too large to allow me to fit any other appliances in with a sink and fridge etc.

I can go for a gallery style (rows of cabinets on each side) but then the entrance of the kitchen would look through at a blank wall with rows of cabinets on each side.

Has anybody had experiences with small kitchens like this?

Ideal goal is to get a built in oven + electric hob, built in dishwasher and built in washing machine, and free standing fridge.

2006-10-08 12:16:44 · 14 answers · asked by Rob Green 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I planted my lawn a month ago and even though it's getting plenty of sun and water, its not growing past a couple of inches tall.

2006-10-08 12:15:38 · 9 answers · asked by Clay M 2 in Garden & Landscape

The walls in my new house are dark maroon and off yellow, Its HORRIBLE how can I paint over these colors with a lighter color without tons of paint and other stripping techiques

2006-10-08 12:12:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-08 12:12:21 · 3 answers · asked by Francis 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a row of about 30 ft high Arborvitae's that gives me an amazing natural privacy fence. They're showing orange colored leaves here and there. I don't remember noticing this before. Is this a natural progression into Fall or is something wrong. And if so, what can I do. I don't want to lose them?

2006-10-08 12:11:36 · 1 answers · asked by queenofwands022 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi,
I am adding electrical outlets to an addition I am doing. I was told that they need to be 18" from the floor. This seems kinda high to me. Is this true?? Thanks for your time.

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2006-10-08 12:08:46 · 10 answers · asked by PB4SC 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm not for certain, but i would imagine that the paint is enamel.

2006-10-08 12:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by zebra361470 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-08 12:02:17 · 2 answers · asked by NORMAN G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

this may sound stupid but I just want to know for sure

2006-10-08 11:59:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

my shower drain is backed up.

2006-10-08 11:55:06 · 13 answers · asked by aodism5000 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-08 11:47:24 · 2 answers · asked by cammylovessoftball 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-08 11:46:20 · 11 answers · asked by tinkr2_5683 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Fathead lavender which was lovely until this year when it became leggy and spindly. I don't know how to care for it. Should it be cut right back? I don't want to kill it or prevent it flowering next year.

2006-10-08 11:45:13 · 8 answers · asked by dottie 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-08 11:42:10 · 2 answers · asked by mjhorsemeg 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-08 11:40:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

ok I know this is mostly just a case of opinion, but any ideas would be great!!! my living room in long and sorta narrow sorry I don't have the excact measurements,, right now it's a very boring off white, (military housing if that helps any) my funiture is flora with navy blue base,, the flowers are gold, maroon, and some greens not much. I want to do the walls in a similure gold, but one wall accented with the marron color kinda a plum,, but I am not sure which wall to paint the darker color? we usually have the house set up, so they enterainment center is at the far end on one of the short walls? would that be the best wall for the darker paint?? that's what I am thinking,, also,, should I leave the trim the off while or would that be a good place to put like another accent color like green?
Thanks

2006-10-08 11:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by B V 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a bleeding heart flower and I'm not sure what would be the best place to plant it. Would it be more sorted in the ground or a hanging pot. I have a car tyre that I would love to sow a plant in?
Any advice would be great. Thanks.

2006-10-08 11:36:46 · 7 answers · asked by bluerivergypsy 2 in Garden & Landscape

How much does flagstone usually run? Whats the average size of the stone come in? I am trying to set up a budget for next spring.... Also does anyone know of any major chains that sell them? or even on the internet? thanks for your help in advance.

2006-10-08 11:35:08 · 1 answers · asked by Schknappel 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have an ademco alarm and are hooking up doors and windows on teh same zone. I need to know why it doesn't read when i open the door or window. They are closed Contacts, and when I open a door or window when they are all hooked up it doesn't register. But when they are alll hooked up nothing registers. Where do I put the resistors and such...

2006-10-08 11:33:34 · 2 answers · asked by nick n 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-08 11:30:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The ivy, when pulled from our house will leave a small residue of where the feet or roots adhered to the siding. We are going to cut the ivy toward the ground in a few weeks once a frost sets in. Once the ivy is cut, the ivy that is on the siding will die out but we don't think will just fall off of the house. How can we remove it easily and remove the stains it has caused on our siding?

2006-10-08 11:29:07 · 3 answers · asked by kkascak2003 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have tried everything and cannot get rid of them. I do not even know what they are called. I think they are some kind of beetle. Please somebody help me with a sensible answer. Thanks for taking the time to help me. BYE

2006-10-08 11:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by alicia s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We are just about to renovate a 3 floor / 4 bedroom house and need some advice!

2006-10-08 11:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by Tigerlily 2 in Decorating & Remodeling