Home & Garden - 28 October 2006

Fall or Spring?

2006-10-28 09:10:47 · 2 answers · asked by staceygab 3 in Garden & Landscape

what is the best smelling laundry detergent???

2006-10-28 09:04:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am going to get a 6 foot wood privacy fence. I was told that even if I get Cedar that it would still have to be treated and stained to keep the weather out, after it dries out, just like pressure treated wood. Cedar is more expensive and looks better. I am thinking about just getting the pressure treated and waiting until it dries out and then staining it and weather proofing it. Does anyone have experience with this?

2006-10-28 09:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie F 7 in Garden & Landscape

the garage?

2006-10-28 09:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Sammy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-28 08:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by Larry M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The current thermostat has these wires:

W - white
B - blue
G - green
R - red
O - orange
Y - yellow
X - not used (connector, but no wire)

and my new digital thermostat has these options:

Rh/Rc (came in box with jumper installed to connect)
W
Y
G


My question is where do I put all of these wires into my new thermostat?

Thanks!

2006-10-28 08:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by josh 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The boiler has been marked as " At Risk " need to know the type of boiler so I can find a suitable replavement.
Any help would be appreciated

2006-10-28 08:52:42 · 5 answers · asked by roy.urch 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi I have 'bled' the radiator but no water in it at all? I know that usually when the air as been released from all other radiators the water will tipple out as the water level rises to the top and then get hot. BUT not on this radiator. radiator and all connecting pipes leading into the bedroom are stone cold, the radiators in all other bedrooms are fine as well as downstairs I have not had this radiator on since last winter and it has been turned off at the valve. Do you think there is a blockage?

2006-10-28 08:49:12 · 3 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,
I am trying to glue down brass strips onto fix it all .. please let me know the strongest glue that would do this job ?
thanks

2006-10-28 08:43:39 · 6 answers · asked by kublair 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

He used to be in the oil business in the 80's when it crashed. He does beautiful work, but I don't know how to contact him! Help!

2006-10-28 08:40:51 · 2 answers · asked by spyglassnews 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-28 08:38:28 · 4 answers · asked by winc 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-28 08:37:35 · 11 answers · asked by winc 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Florida in a 2 story house. It has a steeply pitched roof. I am going to be bringing my roof up to the new codes and both of these products qualify if properly installed. I am seeking imput to help in making my desision. The steel costs 2 - 2 1/2 times the shingle cost but if it will be better in the long run that is what I will buy.

2006-10-28 08:35:35 · 4 answers · asked by kjathena1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My friend is having trouble getting her plumber to sign the warranty for the new boiler he just put in and everyone is telling her not to pay him until he's signed it. She gave it to him to sign, and he gave it back to her folded up but when she looked at it after he'd gone, he still hadn't signed it, just filled in his name and address at the top of the form. He's a Type A plumber i.e. angry all the time, and she's nervous.

2006-10-28 08:34:41 · 4 answers · asked by Prettywoman 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Kenmore Elite fridge, and the manual was missing. One of the drawers is for temperature controlled meats/produce, and you move the dial towards meat or produce, whichever you have. I use it for cheese, and my cheese iced over (the dial is in the middle between meat and produce). Which direction do I turn the dial for the warmer temperature -- meat or produce -- without me having to test it on a bunch of cheese?

2006-10-28 08:32:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Has anyone any tips on how to get rid of annoying book lice (these: http://www.scambs.gov.uk/Environment/Pestsandnuisance/InsectPests/booklice.htm) without having to get professionals in? (something like what sprays etc would work).... no info on Google that I can find.. :(

2006-10-28 08:30:02 · 6 answers · asked by Laura-southdevonplayers 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just spent $1200 to have a toilet installed. I live in the Seattle area. The toilet itself cost $400. I have a feeling I was ripped off.
Keep in mind the cost of living for the area (pretty high), and the fact that they delivered the toilet, installed it, and disposed of my old one. Also, the new toilet they installed began to leak due to hairline fractures in the model. The next day, the tech came out within 90 minutes, diagnosed the problem, got another new toilet and installed it for free (it was under warranty). My dad thinks I was totally ripped off.
Does anyone else know what an average cost would be to have the work done, keeping in mind I live near a city where the cost of living is pretty high.
Thanks.

2006-10-28 08:28:16 · 11 answers · asked by Van Z 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have owned our own house for four years now and my boyfriend has been a heavy smoker the whole time. He has just given up (I'm very proud!) and was wondering if anyone had some good tips for freshening up the house? I leave all the windows open as much as possible and have washed the curtains etc. I have used an odour neutraliser on the carpets but may still shampoo them. I have heard of white vinegar doing wonders but does anyone have any other ideas? Thank you!

2006-10-28 08:26:59 · 25 answers · asked by claire 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am installing a porcelain pedestal sink. The pipes come up from the floor and are immoveable. In order for the sink to be flush agains the wall, I need to widen the cut-out in the bottome of the pedestal for all the pipes to fit in the hollowed-out area. I'm afraid if I use a drill that I'll crack the porcelain. Any ideas on how to cut through the porcelain without cracking it?

2006-10-28 08:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-28 08:20:56 · 6 answers · asked by angi_wee2 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My flatmates use them and I think they're filthy things.

Sometimes the sponge sits on the end for weeks - it goes a nasty colour and wears thin but they still use it. Can't be healthy can it?

I'm in a debate with one of my flatmates about it - he thinks the anti-bacterial liquid would eradicate any germs. I think filling up the sink with HOT water is the healthiest and most thourough way to wash dishes.

This is my ONLY housekeeping bugbear. I am not, as a rule, OCD about things like this.

Am I being overly cautious?

2006-10-28 08:18:53 · 11 answers · asked by ShoCh 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-28 08:15:33 · 1 answers · asked by Valerie 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

at first they looked fine but now they look "ashy" I contsantly clean them but they start looking ashy again. What could this be? Should I use some sort of special cleaner? Help!

2006-10-28 08:11:59 · 3 answers · asked by winc 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I went away on holiday and left some meat in the freezer. During my time away there was a power cut so my freezer stopped working. When i arrived home there was the most disgusting smell... the meat in freezer had been rotting, there were maggots and flies everywhere! Thank goodness the smell in the house has gone.... but the smell in the freezer will not go away!

I dont want to put any food in the frezzer in case it gets contaminated with the smell too. So im living on fresh/tinned food only. Which is annoying. What can I do! I must get rid of this smell!!! help!!!!

2006-10-28 08:04:58 · 23 answers · asked by tanny 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 700 square-foot two story wood-frame house with a basement. (700ft per floor) I want to rearrange the internal layout of the 1st and 2nd floor. If load-bearing walls are preventing me from doing this, is it usually possible to somehow (with an architect and professional contractor) to work around the load-bearing walls or somehow change them? I just want to know what I'm getting into.

2006-10-28 07:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by Webby10003 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need two windows in the house tinted because of the evening sun. it's so bright.but i would still like to grow flowers in the window.i live in northern calif. any help?

2006-10-28 07:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-28 07:49:22 · 19 answers · asked by john d 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-28 07:44:16 · 3 answers · asked by Charlotte L 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The wall has dropped by a few inches and is taking the weight of the wall and has bowed the window. What would be involved in fixing it and roughly how much would it cost , i would be grateful for any advice.

2006-10-28 07:41:04 · 6 answers · asked by Petrol Head 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the floor of my oven. It is a type that has a hidden electrical element under the oven metal "floor", for lack of a better word. It is where the juice of a pie would drip if you overfilled a pie in the oven. I cna't get it off. I had tried nylon pads, soft scrub cleanser, vinegar, Mr. Clean sponges, glass oven surface cleaner, leaving soaking wet rags, even scraping with a small screw driver. Any ideas to help, any one. I am afraid to try the self cleaning oven for 1, fear of fumes, and 2. if might make it worse. It's not a lot but it is enough that I want it off. Thaks you to all responses

2006-10-28 07:39:24 · 9 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Cleaning & Laundry