Home & Garden - 24 October 2006

2006-10-24 04:53:16 · 7 answers · asked by Roy S 1 in Garden & Landscape

I recently just bought a house that has a oil furnace. I have a hundred gallons of heating oil but do not know how long this would last. Does anyone have any ideas on where i can look or have some way to figure out this question.

2006-10-24 04:50:18 · 9 answers · asked by michealdb1979 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Somebody wrote graffiti using a Sharpie or similar marker. It's on an aluminum sign.

2006-10-24 04:49:29 · 14 answers · asked by charleston chew 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My Pella Thermastar windows were just delivered from Lowes. We ordered Low E glass but there is nothing on the windows that says "Low-E". The guy at Lowes said if it has the EnergyStar sticker on the glass then it is low-E. Is that true? Are all Energystar windows made with low-E glass?

2006-10-24 04:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by Elle 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 04:45:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 04:40:20 · 8 answers · asked by Noelle M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have had an allotment for about 6 weeks and after killing all the weeds with Roundup i have dug it over. Almost as fast as i am digging millions of tiny new weeds are growing. I have planted some Japanese onion sets and winter broccoli but these too are being drowned out by the weeds. I can't keep up with the hoeing. Any suggestions about how to keep them under control would be greately appreciated?

2006-10-24 04:40:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

With ref. to 'bleeding' the radiators, I remember someone saying to do it properly you have to do it in a particular order but can't remember if I was told nearest to the tank or furthest away from the tank first, which is it please. Also when I have bled one (which we have the problem with) all the air comes out, the radiator gets hot, but then only lasts about a day and is half cold again, will doing them in the right order cure this? I do understand that the pump has to be off before you start, is this correct?

2006-10-24 04:37:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've tried sanding the top corner (where the problem is) and knocking the frame upwards with a hammer - no improvement...

2006-10-24 04:36:34 · 11 answers · asked by khakipencil 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It goes on the front of a walker.

2006-10-24 04:35:13 · 1 answers · asked by Bonnie C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Has anybody tried the new small wind turbines and / or solar panels now available from large DIY stores?

2006-10-24 04:30:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My house was built in 1924. I love the windows but my gas bill is upwards of $800.00 a month! Anyone ever use those shrink plastic window covers? I have seen them on tv. Are they worth it? If not is there any other ideas? New windows for this house that look like the original are a CRAZY price! I would like an easy fix just for winter months if possible.

2006-10-24 04:29:07 · 12 answers · asked by Stacey 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 04:28:54 · 3 answers · asked by LaPalma 2 in Other - Home & Garden

they sit on my wondow sill - and cost a fortune!

2006-10-24 04:28:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a gas stove with cast iron range or grill(not exactly sure the correct term) Anyway, I used the stove to cook something and then accidentely set down the white plastic top to a piece of tupperware on it and now it melted onto the stove and I dont know how to clean it..please help!!

2006-10-24 04:27:10 · 1 answers · asked by pipsqueak8756 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

the dust seems to "stick" to the glass shelf. so when i dust i have to take everything off and get the glass cleaner and "wash" it down. I was wondering if anybody had any "tricks" to use so it wouldn't make dusting such a chore.

2006-10-24 04:24:51 · 11 answers · asked by diggeys 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a radiant oil heating system that I beleive has air pockets. Some of the rooms are cold. I have been trying to bleed using past experience but this has always been a hit or miss. I am trying not have to call an expensive oil person.

2006-10-24 04:24:50 · 1 answers · asked by john t 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 04:22:46 · 4 answers · asked by patriciahixon@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am not looking for a serving tray...just the tray handles. Preferably the type that mount to the bottom of the tray rather than to the side of a tray. Thanks in advance for your help. Bobito

2006-10-24 04:20:05 · 1 answers · asked by Bobito 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My Mother is 76 years old and just purchased a 75 gallon aquaruim from a yard sale.I love her to death but she doesnt understand she didnt have a stand to hold it.Now stands are expensive,so I am looking for plans to build a heavy duty aquaruim stand for her,can anyone help?

2006-10-24 04:19:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't know much about gardening, so this might be a stupid question. Is it possible to grow tulips in a pot in an apartment, say in southern California? If so, are there any special things one should do to take care of them and ensure they keep blooming every year? Also, are there any well-known places from which I could order good tulip bulbs online?

Thanks in advance for your help.

2006-10-24 04:17:53 · 4 answers · asked by musiclover 5 in Garden & Landscape

I live in Southern Ky. Frost and Cold winters Do I have to dig it up or can I cut it off at the top of the ground cover it with top soil? will it come back this spring?

2006-10-24 04:16:16 · 6 answers · asked by couchpotato 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need to know how a pool filter works in depth. Can someone explain it to me?

2006-10-24 04:14:25 · 4 answers · asked by cooldudepa24 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2006-10-24 04:12:32 · 14 answers · asked by meg c 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-24 04:09:13 · 8 answers · asked by jackiemaskery1 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking to sell small crafts for Christmas. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get the word out on a very very small budget?

2006-10-24 04:08:15 · 4 answers · asked by cgswifey 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi,

I am interested to know that according to authentic chinese feng shui, where do I place my gold fish bowl in the living room. Also interested to know the number of fish I can place in the bowl, as well as what do I feed the fish and how many times. Do I need to change water daily and are gold fish easily available.

Thanks

2006-10-24 04:06:43 · 5 answers · asked by YASMIN D 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

possiblly think of that is offering "Free Clean Fill Dirt or Reject Sand" atleast 80 cubic yards is needed I'm desparetly needing this to proceed with my project!! Thank You In Advance for any leads that you have to offer

2006-10-24 04:02:56 · 8 answers · asked by slickhd98yahoo.com 1 in Garden & Landscape

This year I have a ton of pine needles, where as last year I had a ton of pine cones. Do these trees cycle yearly like this?

2006-10-24 04:01:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-24 04:01:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs