Home & Garden - 20 October 2006

I live in a small apartment that has a dual-unit AC/heater. The temperature outside has been fluctuating up and down lately, with highs ranging from low 50s to mid 70s and lows starting to dip towards and below freezing on some nights. The buildings in the apartment complex are too close together to provide good ventilation if the windows are open. So my question is...

Is there a difference in having the heater on and turned down to a lower temperature (around 65F) or the AC on and turned up to a higher temperature (75F)? Will one take up less energy than the other until it's cold enough to turn on the heat for good? I welcome any advice from people with this type of unit -- thanks in advance!

2006-10-20 17:37:17 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I hear that solid Hickory hardwood floors are really strong and durable. But I also hear that they are "move" a lot (expand and shrink). Is the movement really that big of a deal, or is that stuff exaggerated?

Hickory hardwood floors have been around for hundreds of year, so I figure they must be excellent floors. And I really like the look of them.

2006-10-20 17:37:01 · 2 answers · asked by viper7721 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I thought since Christmas ornaments would be considered in the homecatagory. I would ask here. Does anyone know where I can purchase official "cinnamon Bear ornaments? I am talking about ornaments based on the radio show. Years ago my local station WBBM advertised a local shop, however the station no longer has an old time radio show and I can't remember rthe name of the shop. The show and commercial ran in the late 1980's and I am not sure if the shop is even still in business . Any help would be appreciated

2006-10-20 17:32:49 · 2 answers · asked by Marsha S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I went to a rental store and bought a 65inch screen T.V and I am paying for a couch and love seat. The sofa set was suppose to be new but one month after they brought it here things started going wrong with it and I have told them to fix it or bing me a new one , well they sent someone out here four times and have not fixed it yet any ideas what to do about it?

2006-10-20 17:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by curlielox2002 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

As a homeowner or a professional, why would you choose to shop at the Home Depot over Lowes?

2006-10-20 16:51:22 · 18 answers · asked by cardinalfanusa 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

wont to put drain pipes in my back yard. then cover over with dirt.water stands in yard from a hill behind it. How do I do that the right way.

2006-10-20 16:46:38 · 5 answers · asked by bittywrap 3 in Garden & Landscape

In Austin, Texas

What is the best make

Thank you very much.

2006-10-20 16:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by redford 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i was looking for some ideas to decorate my hallway (going up the stairs)... i had in mind just alot of different pics of the family with different, nice frames for each. is that tacky? im open for suggestions...

2006-10-20 16:40:20 · 11 answers · asked by bossy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-20 16:32:49 · 5 answers · asked by bigbus524 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Anyone know the true dimensions of a queen size quilt? Not those full/queen ones they are never quite big enough to cover the bed. I want one that has at least 12-16 inches of overhang on all sides. King size is toooo big though!

2006-10-20 16:13:22 · 3 answers · asked by Christie 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm a college student and I just need it for christmas break. I can't go home for the winter break and I just need someplace to stay for until school starts back.
I can't go home cuz my mom is a drug dealer and my aunt supports her, my home isnt a positive enviroment. Other family members always express how much of an inconvience it'll be to have people stay over so I dont wanna ask them.
I just need some ideas on where to look for temporary housing for 1 or 2 month?

2006-10-20 16:10:18 · 9 answers · asked by Gifted and Gracious 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-20 16:04:53 · 7 answers · asked by sebastain k 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Anyone know what disease this is or what the cure may be ?

2006-10-20 16:04:23 · 4 answers · asked by Judy M 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am doing my first wooden flooring project. any suggestions as to what are the common problems that i should avoid while laying/gluing the floor down.
all ideas and suggestions are welcome.
thankyou

2006-10-20 15:51:38 · 7 answers · asked by kublair 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are creating a haunted maze for a fundraising event. We want it to be really scary for the kids (up to 14 years old) but not too gory so the parents won't freak out. We don't want to spend thousands of dollars on crazy animatronix and stuff. Know of a website with discount props and decorations or have some do-it-ourself iseas? please help! (helpful ideas only please)

2006-10-20 15:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by mmwfy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have this black shirt. I was doing a general clean up of my house and I used lysol and some of it got on my black shirt. Now I cant get the stain out. The stains are red.
How do I get them out. A friend told me they were permanent, I hope they are not!!!

2006-10-20 15:47:25 · 14 answers · asked by whiteoleander3388 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I work for a major television talk show and we are currently looking to remodel two house for some of our guest (similiar to extreme makeover home edition.) We need interior design students who would like to volunteer their time to help a family regain control of their life with a brand new start on life. We will be starting Nov. 1st please email me at gylliancarter@yahoo.com or "answer" this posting below. Thanks

2006-10-20 15:46:43 · 3 answers · asked by A major Talk Show 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm putting in laminate wood flooring throughout my house. I have to remove the carpet, but do I need to remove the vinyl tile underneath? I've heard that asbestos can be released when removing old vinyl tile. Any advice would be appreciated.

2006-10-20 15:41:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have tried "goo off" and it only make it spread

2006-10-20 15:41:15 · 4 answers · asked by Fay B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just moved into a studio apt. and I am NOT used to having such a small space to deal with. I got rid of alot of stuff and I have been very creative about ways to make extra space (because I HATE cluter!) But the problem now is my apartment looks too boring! My head board, computer desk and tv stand are all antique black, and my bedspread is leapord print (black and tan)....any ideas for other colors that will go well with this? I still need to buy a rug and curtains and maybe a chair or two....Plus I dont have anything on my walls yet.... I was thinking maybe red would be a good color to go with the leapord print, but I'm not sure....ANY Advice, Ideas or Color schemes are welcome! Thanx!

2006-10-20 15:40:33 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Has anyone recently purchased a new Whirlpool or Maytag gas dryer? Which do you prefer/what do you like about the one you chose?
Ones I have seen have more bells/whistles than I think I will ever use! Recommendations, please? Thanks!
But I did read in consumer reports a dryer sensor is an important feature.

2006-10-20 15:39:09 · 6 answers · asked by Kare♥Bear 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

well my plan is to get a clear vase and plant cat grass into so I can see all the roots and stuff, and it will look pretty.. lol.... but doesnt cat grass grow only to a certain point than die?? or does it stay alive always? you just have to cut it once and awhile?

2006-10-20 15:36:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I let my shirt out to dry on a metal rack, when it came back, there is this dark stain on it. How do I get it out? I can't bleach it because it's red.

2006-10-20 15:35:28 · 8 answers · asked by PandaDude 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

and do it yourself ?? also, any products that are good for pet stains if i decide to clean them myself ??

2006-10-20 15:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by m210max 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I can cut part of a hole in the rail but it will leave a thin strip at the top for attaching the vanity; there isn't enough width to drill a hole big enough for the turn offs.

I bought it on sale, guess why, and can't return it. It never occurred to me that the rail wouldn't be at a regulation height.

I can't move the rail because it supports the drawers too.

I could cleat it to the wall but it would push the vanity out of plumb from the wall. There may be room for a cleat on the inside of the wall (via a plumber's access) but it would have to go between the hot and cold pipes and the wall?

I could raise the vanity off the floor to clear the turn offs at the back but it would leave a big space underneath and look weird. And, no, I don't like the idea of putting it on glass blocks either--a creative idea but it looks like you've made a mistake. Any ideas out there?

Also, I want to put a pre-cut granite top on it, if it's that cheaply made would it support such weight

2006-10-20 15:29:54 · 4 answers · asked by deirdrewimple 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought one for my mother and it looks like it's dieing it's my mother's everthing and it would crush her to lose it any info or web site would help she has a easteren chiness elm it's not a evergreen ten points to the answer that could save her tree.!!!

2006-10-20 15:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by KING OF KINGS 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-20 15:14:02 · 29 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a Rowenta travel iron DA-53.1 and I think it's pretty mediocre.. granted, I'm a total ironing novice so it could be my fault, but am looking for recommendations with specific model numbers of what you guys use.

2006-10-20 15:08:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How can I get it out? Is there a product that dissolves plastic and not the porclein?

2006-10-20 15:05:41 · 9 answers · asked by jennifer s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My younger dogs have urinated on my mattress and also on the bottom corner of it. Is there any cleaning product or natural remedies that can be used to clean and eliminate the stains and odors?

2006-10-20 14:56:05 · 8 answers · asked by L.A.M.B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry