Home & Garden - 26 October 2006

I have sacked my Estate Agent. I asked him for the names and contact details of people whom he has introduced to my property (so that if we go with another estate agent we can avoid these people and won't have to be forced into paying estate agent 1 as the introducer). He says it is against company policy to give out these details. Where do I stand? If we go with another estate agent and end up selling to someone who has had previous contact with estate agent 1 then we are going to end up having to pay two lots of fees. Is there anything we can do about this? Help appreciated
Thanks.

2006-10-26 03:48:30 · 7 answers · asked by ella 1 in Other - Home & Garden

On a sanded pine bed what is the best way to get that light blond color on it? Thanks

2006-10-26 03:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have replacement vinyl windows how would i clean them and what should i use or not use.

2006-10-26 03:45:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-26 03:43:53 · 7 answers · asked by Scots lass 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We live in SW Missouri and found some really large acorns. We would like to grow them but I really don't know how. Any suggestions?

2006-10-26 03:41:36 · 7 answers · asked by Traci S 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-26 03:41:14 · 8 answers · asked by Andy K 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to know if this is a good deal, I am replacing my old heating ac unit and I got a quote for 93% AFUE 75,000 btu output, and 15 SEER ac unit Ruud unit for $5455 with $700 in rebates

2006-10-26 03:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Having trouble getting him to return & fix my shower plus various other grievances with the work. Job was done in november last year & have had nothing but problems since. Told me the work was garanteed for a year. Haven't been able to use my shower since 4 July!! Keeps telling me he'll come & fix it but always makes excuses or just doesn't phone!!

2006-10-26 03:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by pottermadlass 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-26 03:19:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Thanks!

2006-10-26 03:18:27 · 8 answers · asked by parisiantreasures 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

is there a tecnique to it ? any tips?

2006-10-26 03:17:50 · 7 answers · asked by Pompin Jo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am about to fit the plinth in my kitchen.
The dishwasher is next to the washing machine and they are integrated (So they do not have housings).
They are next to a corner with a cabinet.
On one side of the appliances I’ll just fasten the plinth with the provided clips onto the unit legs, but as there are no units, and therefore no legs on the other side of the two appliances I do not know what to clip them onto.
How do I fasten the plinth to these two appliances?
Is there any special “plinth-clips” to connect appliances and plinth with, and if so, where do I get them?
-I know that I need to cut the plinth where it “meets” the dishwasher door” in order to allow this to open.

Thanks for your help!

2006-10-26 03:14:25 · 9 answers · asked by Tina L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I had a band sign my shirt, but the shirt stretched out. Will it fade if I wash it in cold water?

2006-10-26 03:06:34 · 11 answers · asked by Alie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tried WD40 spraying daily for two weeks but lawnmower blade bolt won't budge.

2006-10-26 03:05:25 · 14 answers · asked by beachloveric 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Really just want to know if the use of the washing machine contributes to my gas bill or just the electric!

2006-10-26 03:04:11 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-26 03:02:03 · 9 answers · asked by beachloveric 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to power something that needs 20amp 120V. Also, can I do this on an outlet that says GFCI protected?

2006-10-26 02:55:46 · 5 answers · asked by rgdet 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Its UK property.

2006-10-26 02:47:12 · 9 answers · asked by ******:-) 1 in Other - Home & Garden

already had a sears person loook at it, says nothing is wrong, but clothes stink

2006-10-26 02:42:49 · 22 answers · asked by pintzi 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-26 02:41:43 · 9 answers · asked by gulaysk 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My hot water tank is currently heated by solar panels boosted from autumn to early spring by a woodburning stove which also heats the radiators. The problem is that outside of summer there is no hot water unless the stove is lit - and to keep the stove going you need to be home to keep adding logs. I would like to have an immersion heater to use as a back-up system so that hot water is quickly available in winter (within however long the immersion may take to heat the tank) without having to light the stove.
My tank does not have an immersion fitted - is it possible to add one now or would I need a new tank?
Any other suggestions for a hot water supply which isn't dependent on being at home all the time shovelling logs into the stove but doesn't involve a whole new heating system (mains gas is not available) would be very welcome .

2006-10-26 02:41:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do most household insurance policies for landlords cover problems with damp caused by leaking guttering/flashing around chimney stacks? Is this something I can get the insurance company involved in?

2006-10-26 02:37:14 · 7 answers · asked by Charlie Brigante 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-26 02:28:21 · 9 answers · asked by sweet_lewie_99 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-26 02:23:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

...of universal or general purpose saw on the market? Why? And what would make you change brands?

2006-10-26 02:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by Donna 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-26 02:06:26 · 6 answers · asked by david c 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to paint my new entry door. It is white right now and I do not think it is primed. It is steel. I don't want high-shine on the finish but I want it to be durable too. Should I use exterior latex? If so, are there different finishes (semi-gloss, eggshell, etc) like there are in the interior options? I need something durable but it doens't have to be like armor because there is a storm door in front of the entry door. Taking it off the hinges is not an option. Should I remove the knob/hardware or is it OK just to tape it to protect it from getting paint on it?

2006-10-26 02:00:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-26 01:55:19 · 11 answers · asked by ELVY G 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-26 01:53:05 · 27 answers · asked by Bostonboyo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live on a terrace of four houses, at some point in the life of my house someone has replaced the front guttering and seperated it from the houses eitherside with stop ends. there are sufficient down pipes at the appropriate places for each houses run off. My neighbour is trying to tell me that the set up is wrong and that we should have joined guttering so that water flows from his house across ours also.

He said he will try and get a court order to do so - can he do this?

2006-10-26 01:39:08 · 19 answers · asked by k 2 in Maintenance & Repairs