Home & Garden - 16 October 2006

Just wondering, a local A/C repair man suggested that I could do that during the peak summer heat to drop the temperatures in my house by a few more degrees. Anyone else tried it?

2006-10-16 09:06:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Has anyone here ever re-painted an old bath tub, shower or sink? How did it turn out? Any recommendations? I just bought a house and my master bathroom tub, shower & sinks are all a nasty mustard color.

2006-10-16 09:04:32 · 9 answers · asked by Smitty 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the top 2/3 feet of the chimney is falling apart,the bricks are still there but i can see threw those bricks from the ground.the chimney is about 5 feet tall.if i just removed those bricks would that be safe.should i install a cap on the chimney to keep the rain/snow out?we have oil heat

2006-10-16 09:01:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

a few months ago, my bedroom had 1 drop of water from the roof. It only happened once. The bedroom is located next to the front porch that was coverd badly from a bad deceitful contractor.
Now this roof guy said I need to change the whole thing and that the city doesn't allow putting a 3rd layer of roof anymore. Is it true? He said he would put 30years shingles on. Lost hope of contractors... How many types of shingles are there? Do i have to change the whole roof. He wants to charge $3000. Thanks

2006-10-16 09:00:34 · 7 answers · asked by paula r 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought the plants pregrown. They are 1 FOOT high.

2006-10-16 08:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-16 08:45:21 · 3 answers · asked by susan_112147 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i live in a apt complex and i'm sure my nieghbors are clean and take care of thier apt,why do i have roaches, i don't have a lot i just see one every now and then

2006-10-16 08:41:00 · 9 answers · asked by tamara_attson 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Who fixes flat tires for lawnmowers?

2006-10-16 08:36:53 · 9 answers · asked by jibjab1978 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-16 08:36:08 · 9 answers · asked by brett b 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-16 08:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by selwob69 1 in Garden & Landscape

my bathroom is freezing every morning when i step out of the shower. its small and has a window. would a heat lamp work?

2006-10-16 08:33:13 · 11 answers · asked by adub253 2 in Other - Home & Garden

goes around glass in doors

2006-10-16 08:32:24 · 2 answers · asked by joyace j 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am trying to find out about a Poole Pottery Jug i have, its is green in colour about 12 inches high, it is not damaged at all, just wondering if its worth anything.

2006-10-16 08:27:59 · 5 answers · asked by SANDY 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We are purchasing an LG washer and dryer that are front-loading machines. I have had regular Whirlpool machines for 8 years with no problems. Since my new machines have more bells and whistles, I was wondering if a warranty would be worth it. We have a choice of a 3 year warranty for $300 or a 4 year for $378. The manufacturer's warranty is good for one year. So should I spend the money to get an additional warranty, or hope the maintenance holds up?

2006-10-16 08:19:54 · 11 answers · asked by katzetex 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm torn between 5 different areas and would like to know the pros and cons from people actually living there. As far as weather, I like it to be pretty consistant, and somewhat warm.

1. Seattle or Portland
2. Phoenix
3. San Diego
4. Washington DC
5. Chicago

2006-10-16 08:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

for winter and summer

2006-10-16 08:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I would also run from a money Spider..

2006-10-16 08:10:56 · 18 answers · asked by mark m 3 in Other - Home & Garden

In this day and age of modern science do I still need to rotate my mattress for even wear? And if so, for how long?

2006-10-16 08:09:38 · 20 answers · asked by alfie 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-16 08:04:12 · 3 answers · asked by matt 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've got a very overgrown back yard (new to the house) and want to clear land and plant a garden, grass and flowers. We have worked weekend after weekend cutting, hauling, pruning and clearning and it's still pretty crowded back there. Any experience and advice on clearing vines that have grown into tall OLD pine trees, clearing poison Ivy and poison Oak, digging up old dead bushes, and removing years worth of pine straw and leaves would be greatly appreciated. I can NOT afford to hire the work out but I can afford some great super tool or machine that would cut my load considerably if there is such a thing.
Fiona

2006-10-16 08:02:01 · 10 answers · asked by mamatoshreksboys 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am getting a 3 piece hunter green leather sofa set and need to know what accent colors would go best with this. Any ideas?

2006-10-16 07:59:34 · 17 answers · asked by Nicki 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our lease started 5/1/06, and it is a 6 month lease. So if we were to move out 12/1/06, we would not be in breach of our contract. (right?)
Any suggestions on how I can word my letter?? I dont want the landlord to think we are leaving before the lease is up.

2006-10-16 07:55:11 · 5 answers · asked by huntingtonbeachisgreat 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Should I dry clean it? How do I clean it? Maybe I should take it back but I like it because it really keeps us warm and it's organic.

2006-10-16 07:51:17 · 5 answers · asked by plumblossom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

my son got brown paint on one of his shirts any suggestions how to remove it?

2006-10-16 07:51:17 · 50 answers · asked by cutie-pie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a fire sprinkler system in my home and I want to change one of the heads. The current one is chrome and I want to replace it with a white one to match my ceiling. Is it as simple as shutting off the water, and draining the system or is there something more to it?

2006-10-16 07:50:59 · 4 answers · asked by Joe K 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If so, what maintenance, if any, do these require?

2006-10-16 07:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by Seeker 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you plant the potted mums, that you buy from the grocery store,in your garden will they bloom the next season or will the frost and snow kill them?

2006-10-16 07:48:09 · 6 answers · asked by heather f 2 in Garden & Landscape

Ceramic Tile. White Grout. Not yet sealed.

2006-10-16 07:45:16 · 11 answers · asked by Darrenn A 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Also how can I get the lettering straight?

2006-10-16 07:42:08 · 3 answers · asked by sissytwo 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The olive tree is in a sunny sheltered garden in the south of England. It is very healthy and I was wondering why it doesnt produce olives, when I have seen smaller ones with olives on. Does it need another olive tree in the garden to cross polinate?

2006-10-16 07:41:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape