Home & Garden - 10 October 2006

trying to find the right contractor to lay wooden floors in my new flat and possibly for painting as well. Need to understand the costs of such works to be able to judge the quotes i am given

2006-10-10 11:57:47 · 5 answers · asked by esolovova 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to stop the water but can't turn the old Ballofix which has lost its handle. I have tried with a scruedriver -- with no success. Anyone please tell me how to d.i.myself?

2006-10-10 11:45:25 · 1 answers · asked by Hos Yoni 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-10 11:41:57 · 8 answers · asked by Angela M 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi. I heard that if you have a new bathroom in your house that's been created without a permit or without a licensed plumber and an architect's plans filed to alter your house, then that could be a problem in the future when you want to sell your home. First, is it true that there can be such a thing as an "illegal" bathroom if you do it youself, and, if so, how do you resolve the issue after it's already been made??? Thanks.

2006-10-10 11:41:56 · 11 answers · asked by wants quiet 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We currently are living in Arizona. I am in the middle of removing all of the rock that is in the front and back yard. I saw this grass in a Better homes& Gardens magazine, and would love to have it for ground cover in my yard instead of the typical grass. I am looking to find where I can purchase it at.

2006-10-10 11:41:11 · 2 answers · asked by crissyshae73 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-10 11:38:25 · 12 answers · asked by blakeblaine2001 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have been doing up our house and our last room is the bathroom we have a company called Dolphin bathrooms comming out, can anybody tell me if they are any good?

2006-10-10 11:32:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I just bought and received a 3" twin size Soft Sleeper memory foam mattress topper. My friend has another memory foam topper, but had problems with his because he didn't let it expand enough before using it. How long should I let it expand for to avoid doing damage to it? Is it going to grow much? The dimensions online said 76" x 37" x 3", but it's only about 68" x 30" x 2.5" right now. Also, any hints for getting that awful smell out? Should I just use some Frebreeze?

2006-10-10 11:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by tzier187 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 11:23:08 · 8 answers · asked by daphaine 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

whole tank first?

2006-10-10 11:18:52 · 17 answers · asked by steve L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-10 11:12:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

my friend lives in a block tower flat and he want to install a small camera in spy hole to see who is at the door[Hidden camera]he wont record but when some one knock he can see by changing the tv channel.Is it legal????

2006-10-10 11:12:46 · 8 answers · asked by mmyy sseellff 2 in Other - Home & Garden

This silver tray is an antique, 1886-1900. It was packaged with small round bowls, hence the semi-circle dents.

2006-10-10 11:02:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 11:00:08 · 5 answers · asked by nedoglover 4 in Garden & Landscape

The two new lights were made to plug into a socket but, I want to wire them into the outlet from which a single light hung over our dinning room table. I was told I need a "canopy" fixture or set but, I'm not clear on what I need and how I do it.

2006-10-10 10:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by w1w1hardy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can anyone give me some advice, i have hot water, my radiators are working in the attic rooms but not in my bedroom the kitchen and lounge, i have bled them to no avail, any ideas before i call in an expensive plumber. thanks.

2006-10-10 10:54:22 · 16 answers · asked by april 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know nothing about heating systems, so forgive my ignorance, please - but I want to install radiators all over my house, connect them with pipes, install an electric pump somewhere to pump the water through, and have the water heated electrically by an ordinary hot water cylinder. In the long run, I want to feed in power generated with solar panels on the roof of the house and by wind turbines. I live in a climate that's very windy and extremely sunny, but chilly (30 to 60 Fahrenheit every day, some frost), and my house will need about 10 radiators and living space covers around 150 square meters of miserably insulated, 100-year old wood construction with single glazing.
Does this sound like it can be done, and may even be a good idea, or should I do something else (would be grateful for alternatives if so).
Cheers.

2006-10-10 10:47:16 · 3 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've had bad luck with landlords for the past 3 years. I am currently looking for a new apartment or house but the old landlords will definatly say terrible things about me though I truely have done nothing wrong.

2006-10-10 10:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by oh_no 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 10:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by NEVILLE H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-10 10:38:00 · 7 answers · asked by NEVILLE H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm trying to create a garden of rest, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and even moths if that would be possible. I want it to be an idyllic place, popullated by delicate flutters. Incidentally, my husband is a keen entomologist, and would any of you know where he could get a quart of ethyl acetate? Ta, and GOD BLESSxx

2006-10-10 10:31:37 · 6 answers · asked by venusinfursinfers 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have planted some bonsai trees in my room and am wondering how long it will take for them to get to a decent size

2006-10-10 10:27:29 · 7 answers · asked by Andy C 1 in Garden & Landscape

We've had it almost a year. How much longer will it spring back before it sags?

2006-10-10 10:27:19 · 1 answers · asked by iplaykeys817 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 10:21:58 · 25 answers · asked by Rick D 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-10 10:21:57 · 1 answers · asked by granny 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Should a ceiling fan rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in the winter?

2006-10-10 10:18:48 · 9 answers · asked by Whatever 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am retired and would like to work from home. has anyone done this themselves, and who would you recommend

2006-10-10 10:17:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

hi i got a mountfield 35 classic petrol mower,but ill not got the grass box to collect the grass,ill dont know if it plastic or cloth can anybody tell me,iam disable so cant spend a lot for one so if anybody knows hows much they cost and wear i can get one i live in orpington south london

2006-10-10 10:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by trevor s 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have two Apple trees in my back yard and i was wondering where i would take them to find out what kind of apples they are Producing?

2006-10-10 10:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by Kym D 1 in Garden & Landscape

I was thinking about painting the entire interior of my house by myself (with my wife's help). We HATE painting and to do two walls it took us one whole day!

We have a 3 bedroom house with vaulted ceilings, so it is going to take at least 4 weekends. The problem is my wife and I want to try for our first baby in January, and with the holidays and vacations, we don't have the time or energy to paint the house in less than 3 months. I don't want to paint when she gets pregnant, so it needs to be done asap.

My friend (a painter) offered to paint my house. I will supply him wth all the paint and stuff and he will bring 2 of his co-workers (all painters) and have it done in one weekend.

Should I just pay my friend $800 to paint our house interior? Should I just bite the bullet and pay the money so we don't have to stress over it?

2006-10-10 10:01:40 · 21 answers · asked by HappyHippo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs