Home & Garden - 31 October 2006

2006-10-31 03:12:29 · 5 answers · asked by hany a 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I only used the top oven but I noticed that the lower oven's light is on. There is no switch for the lower's light. I believe there is a sensor when the door opens the light turns on but the door is closed.

2006-10-31 03:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by observer 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-31 03:10:36 · 10 answers · asked by M S 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

a guy at work lays carpet as a side thing and will be doing my 12 x 17 living room, a small hallway and stairs with a 90 degree turn. The floor and stairs are prepped, carpet and pad are there . He will use his tools and is bringing tack strip he had left over. The place is out of town, I will help him and also buy his food. Any idea what I should pay or offer?

2006-10-31 03:08:53 · 3 answers · asked by Foss 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is 20 years old and won't chime on the hour, but chimes on the 1/4 hour, 1/2 hour and 3/4 hour. When I get it re-synchronized so it rings the 1/4 hour on the 1/4 hour, the half hour on the half hour, etc., it gets off by 1/4 hour again when it won't chime on the hour. I have oiled it according to directions, have made sure it is level on the floor and done everything else I was supposed to do, which I usually do when the time changes from standard to daylight savings or back. The only thing I can say is that changing it off daylight savings time last weekend messed it up some how. It never had messed it up all the other times in 20 years, so I'm really puzzled as to what to do.

2006-10-31 03:05:16 · 1 answers · asked by Captain Cupcake 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-31 03:04:01 · 6 answers · asked by humble_officer 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a radiator outside the bathroom in the hallway and would like to either move it into the bathroom or else add an extra radiator. Does the fact that it is microbore pipework complicate the issue? Can I add an equal sweep joint in microbore?
All sensible replies much appreciated.

2006-10-31 02:57:42 · 8 answers · asked by Pit Bull 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 02:56:36 · 4 answers · asked by waz912000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 02:51:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

3 of the pieces are high quality..the chest on chest, dresser/mirror, and ladies writing desk/vanity. Could replace the night stands, and want to upholster the headboard. Looking for a new look that takes away from the FRENCH PROVENCIAL style...something more metro..
Do not like the painted on flower look...Help!! and Thanks!

2006-10-31 02:44:53 · 3 answers · asked by Monica E 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We recently bought a used Cal Spas hot tub with limited documentation, none of which addresses this possible scenario.

By default, the spa runs the pump for four hours after I first turn it on. Two times now I have gotten too anxious and have played with the jets or light during that four hour period.

Usually that doesn't create a problem but both times I accidentally turned the jets one when I meant to hit lights. I rapidly hit the jets button a second time to shut off the jets.

Both times that has caused the GFI breaker to trip.

In each case, it takes about 12 hours before I can turn the breaker back on and restart the hot tub.

Any thoughts?

2006-10-31 02:44:14 · 4 answers · asked by James R. Reed, II 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 02:40:38 · 6 answers · asked by hany a 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The fence is different height between the posts - so i am not sure in which area to take the measurements.

The word convex means curving out or bulging outward.

2006-10-31 02:28:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have an oak bannister rail which has somehow developed a splinter. It's a deep one with the pointed end going up the stairs (if you see what I mean). At the moment I've got a plaster on it (!) but I'm going to have to do something a bit more permanent because it comes as a shock when it stabs you!
Is there anything I can do which won't detract from it's appearance. I don't really want to go taking chunks out of it. Help!

2006-10-31 02:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by Val G 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

it's a sliding glass back patio door. they (women in the family) already picked out one, but it looks to be really long drapes that part in the middle and you can move by hand. i don't like it as it sticks out slightly too far from the glass and can let cold air come in through the sides. it also makes our family room look like it has a giant window. does anyone have any good recommendation for good, stylish type curtains for a back patio? any help is appreciated. store recommendations or links with pics and good price is also a great help =D

2006-10-31 02:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by FoundNemo 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-31 02:24:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

they r in small pots, n ,i have no space to put them to the ground,what shall i do?

2006-10-31 02:18:10 · 4 answers · asked by whyme.. 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-31 02:18:05 · 9 answers · asked by chris m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

When my central heating kicks in in the morning, regular tapping starts for about 5 mins, then it speeds up and eventually stops, it is very irritating as my alarm clock is now redundant...please advise as to what i can do to fix it

2006-10-31 02:12:22 · 3 answers · asked by Stephen H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok long story short I got angry today and smashed a weak spot in my plaster wall. I covered it up with a photo but sooner or later my parents are gonna find out.

The damage is basically a slightly depressed 3 quarter-circle crack with the remaing quarter still attached to the rest of the wall. How can I do a near seamless patch up of this? I'm quite good with my hands and have some DIY knowlege and planning to buy some ready-to-mix plaster, fill the depression in, sand it off and then coat it with a little paint. Would this be the best way? If you know a better way or have any tips it would be much appreciated! Thank you!

2006-10-31 02:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by rotciv_gan 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 02:05:12 · 5 answers · asked by Buck 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two brick raised beds about 2ft high by 4ft sq, in a south facing position.
soil is a mixture of top soil & mulch,drainage is pretty good but does dry out a little in the warmer months of the year.
I am looking to plant these raised beds with somthing that is evergreen & tropical looking, that will not overgrow these areas?The plants must also be able to withstand the rigours of winter & are also very low mantainance. Idealy these would be the only plants grown in these raised beds.

2006-10-31 02:04:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-31 01:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by robbie_playa98 1 in Garden & Landscape

I want to hang a mobile from the ceiling. Is there a ceiling screw/hook you can get?

2006-10-31 01:51:15 · 4 answers · asked by Caroline 2 in Other - Home & Garden

the water is coming from the area when your washer fills up with water when you are doing a load of laundry. Im wondering if its a plumming problem or if i need a new washer

2006-10-31 01:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by garyaorr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We recently had our kitchen designed at Home Depot--cabinets, countertops, etc. Now I'm hearing their merchandise is of a lower quality. My question is this--if I'm actually getting my cabinets, etc from another manufacturer (say, Kraftmaid) but buying them through HD, how can their merchandise be lower quality? Besides, I'm sure the manfacturer is the one that backs their products, not Home Depot.
Has anyone heard of this? What has your experience been with HD as far as kitchen materials?

P.S.--HD will NOT be installing them.

2006-10-31 01:49:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a 11,000 gallon gunite pool. Does anyone have any idea what it would cost to get it re-plastered? The sides are getting "ruff" like sandpaper. I am finding small amounts of sand in the bottom. There is nothing wrong with any of the tiles and the pool is approx. 13 years old. I have no other problems with the pool.

2006-10-31 01:46:23 · 2 answers · asked by bugear001 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 01:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by d m 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

can some help me, the noise from my neighbour upstairs is really bad! I can hear them talk walk around and even hover.
Can anyone recommend a solution maybe a new ceiling?

2006-10-31 01:40:04 · 23 answers · asked by ciccone 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-31 01:38:06 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Decorating & Remodeling