Home & Garden - 14 October 2006

I have an unfinished basement. I only use it for laundry, and my computer... and i dont have a problem with it being colder than my upstairs. I was told that opening up my vents down here would help with my heating costs because heat rises, adn it would help with the rest of the house. What do you think? Agree? If so, why. Disagree? Why not? Please let me know what you think.

2006-10-14 04:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-14 04:21:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have some peas (Pilot) to plant for October. My garden is mostly laid to lawn (kids - football - you get the picture!). Any veggies I do grow are in containers - tomatoes, chillis, carrots. Would peas be ok in a container if I grow them up against a fence for support? I've never grown them before so any info/advice gratefully received. Thanks.

2006-10-14 04:19:03 · 14 answers · asked by Bomere 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have lots of shower problems...
First of all, the drain is clogged (probably with hair) and I don't know what to do to get it out, and my parents and older siblings don't care about it. Because it's clogged, the water sits in the shower for a long time before it all drains, which caused a disgusting mold to grow in the shower (and it smells really bad). Also, there's a really bad calcium/rust build up mostly along the shower doors and the showehead.

What can I do to get rid of all these problems? It doesn't need to be all one product since I doubt one exists. If it does, then I might just fall in love with whoever came up with it.

I also don't know if there's a product that can clear my drain, so if there's a manual process to get rid of it, then by all means, let me know!

Thanks a bunch

2006-10-14 04:17:19 · 12 answers · asked by CathyH 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a dry that sometimes will come on but over heats. Is it the heating element or should I just get a new dryer.

2006-10-14 04:08:55 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My problem is my gas furnaces turns on makes the humming sound but does not turn on the heat. The pilot light is on and my stove works . But why isnt my heat working it was working yesturday but when I came home last nigh it dont want to come on. please help me if you can.

2006-10-14 04:07:53 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-14 04:01:40 · 7 answers · asked by Crispy 4 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My (clothes) dryer puts out air, but no heat, so my clothes do not dry. And wouldn't you know it, our service contract just ran out. Can I do any troubleshooting here before spending a fortune having it repaired by a pro? If you know anything about repair, I'd be really grateful for your help. Thanks.

2006-10-14 03:55:21 · 7 answers · asked by Leslie D 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to remodel my basement and I need to know if it is ok to put my washer and dryer in front of the fuse box?

2006-10-14 03:53:06 · 13 answers · asked by Cookielady 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anybody have any tips

2006-10-14 03:48:54 · 4 answers · asked by freesia2water 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The leaves have turned brown and the stems of the branches red. Tree seems healthy. It is 2 years old. Aprrox 6 foot from a garden wall. Is there way that this can be reversed?

2006-10-14 03:46:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have one round handle for hot and a seperate one for cold.
The handle for hot water is loose and can actually be pulled off the wall. I've used pliers to try and turn the rod sticking out from the wall but it doesn't stop the water completly. I bought 2 new rounds handles but they don't seem to fit the rod sticking out from the wall?
What can I do. I can't afford to call a plumber.
thanks

2006-10-14 03:42:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to move a 6 foot dogwood tree about a mile from where i live to my new home. Is fall an OK time to move a tree?
What is the best way to move it so I don't kill it?

2006-10-14 03:37:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-14 03:24:14 · 3 answers · asked by woody 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-14 03:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by keith0866 2 in Other - Home & Garden

The company who have failed to send me the goos ordered is: The Mirror, Euro House, Cremers Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3US. They stated in their advertisement that goods could take up to 28 days to deliver. I ordered on September 5th. It is now October 14th. I have contacted them and they blame their suppliers. What can I do? Who do I complain to?

2006-10-14 03:23:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-14 03:22:56 · 8 answers · asked by Vic 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm a first time buyer and I finally found a flat that I really like! But it only has 76 years left on the lease. Can anyone advise me if I should look elsewhere or is it worth puting an offer? What concerns me is how expensive it'll be to extend it in future when I sell it. The property is a 2 bedroom flat - built in 1983 and started with a 99 year lease. - Thanks in advance!

2006-10-14 03:22:14 · 6 answers · asked by Colin 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Looking to move to South Oxfordshire. Having real trouble finding somewhere. Agents charge extortionate rents, and can't find anything suitable in a flatshare. Wondered if such a thing existed as renting an annexe or private part, perhaps if someone had a large property and wanted to let it informally. Wondered if there is an alternative to standard letting agents and flat share websites.

2006-10-14 03:19:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

dryer is located in laundry room off of kitchen. i hate to pump free heet out of house. who is right?

2006-10-14 03:08:42 · 10 answers · asked by rustyrx72003 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Wisconsin, and have my plant in a pot. I brought it inside for the winter. What can I do to ensure it makes it through the winter?

2006-10-14 03:07:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-14 03:06:37 · 7 answers · asked by NonePlusTwo 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm looking to install wood flooring. I've got two VERY active yellow labs. I've heard that laminate flooring is much more resistant to scratching by dog nails? Is that true and if so, what brand do you recommend. If not, how do I get hard wood to resist dog nails?

2006-10-14 03:05:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

since the costs of gas as gone up is it still cheaper to use for heating rather than electricity

2006-10-14 03:05:03 · 4 answers · asked by quad_wadd 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I just turned my heat on this morning, it worked for 2 hours, then the overflow began emitting water. Thank you in advance for your help.

2006-10-14 03:03:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-14 03:02:51 · 8 answers · asked by deanna8225 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

These did not work...please help!!

2006-10-14 03:01:16 · 4 answers · asked by sane725 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live near a culdesac and we have many deer. They get hungry and walk up the street and they love Hibiscus. An example is: I once used fox urine to get rid of rats in my back yard. It worked great. Anybody know of any "serious" techniques or urines to stop this from happening?

2006-10-14 02:58:48 · 8 answers · asked by tigertate2003 2 in Garden & Landscape

We have saved candle wax shavings from old candles, that we have trimmed down. Does anyone have ideas ,as to use this wax to make new candles from this??

2006-10-14 02:49:25 · 12 answers · asked by ssmithblueskies 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-14 02:46:43 · 3 answers · asked by spicco05 1 in Maintenance & Repairs