Home & Garden - 5 November 2006

We only have two outlets in the room (bedroom), but have several items plugged into each outlet to include a space heater. After a couple of hours we spell something burning and it is one particular outlet that is smoking. When taking the face plate off I noticed one of the two wires that are connected to the plug unit itself is kind of short. Is there a way to add an extension on it on a budget? I think that is part of the problem.

2006-11-05 11:49:21 · 3 answers · asked by dmoss2007 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-05 11:43:07 · 6 answers · asked by RED 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Has anyone seen free plans on how to make a platform bed?

2006-11-05 11:38:17 · 0 answers · asked by leannainpa 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how much will it cost by getting a painter (AVERAGE) I WILL SUPPLY PAINT

2006-11-05 11:26:09 · 8 answers · asked by trevberry@btinternet.com 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently broke the hole in my glass pipe, just a little to big. Is it okay if i fill the hole using regualr hosehold tinfoil?

2006-11-05 11:23:51 · 15 answers · asked by Jota 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to paint my bathroom buttercream yellow. I don't remember who the maker is/was. Or even have a color to match it to. Anyone know where I can find it? Charleen

2006-11-05 11:15:39 · 14 answers · asked by fairies68 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I tried some methods for removing glass from other glass but doesn't seem to work :(
The small ceramic bowl seems lodged in there pretty tight.
I tried putting outer cup in boiling water and ice water in the inside bowl.
I tried pouring hot boiling water on bottom of overturned cup.
I tried freezing the whole thing in the freezer, then dunking in hot water.
I tried using cooking spray to get between cup and bowl.
no luck so far.

I don't care if the inner bowl is destroyed. I really want to save the outer cup.

Thanks for any suggestions!

2006-11-05 11:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tangentman 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We are in Arizona and have wild mushrooms growing in our yard. We need to protect our animals. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

2006-11-05 11:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-05 11:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by jeff b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-05 11:11:31 · 4 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

My 20 + year old boiler occasionally makes a loud bang when it cycles on. I know that it works and the pilot is lit because my radiators immediately get hot. I am getting it serviced by a heating company this week but wanted to know what I was getting myself into...

2006-11-05 11:04:34 · 8 answers · asked by supafly1018 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to lay concrete pavement in my backyard. But with fall here the temps right now range from 30's to 40's at the lowest overnight. WIll colder temps simply mean waiting longer for it to cure? How long would it take? Or should I call it off and do the paving in the squelching heat of June/July?

2006-11-05 11:01:05 · 4 answers · asked by supafly1018 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm using the victor snap style traps , but the little mice keep licking the peanut butter off the trigger. Any suggestions?

2006-11-05 10:56:46 · 10 answers · asked by Dougy 555 1 in Other - Home & Garden

This material will be used for furniture making.

2006-11-05 10:50:18 · 3 answers · asked by Georgiana I 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We have had a skunk family in our neighbor hood for almost 6 months. One skunk got killed by a dog and that was NASTY, but there are others I smell that nasty smell at least every other night! I have tried vinager outside and moth balls please what else can I try????

2006-11-05 10:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by Jro 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-05 10:36:18 · 10 answers · asked by Robert L 2 in Other - Home & Garden

either because u didn't do the laundry, don't have clean ones, or just don't care there dirty?

2006-11-05 10:33:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-05 10:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by dottiegirl33015 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want a new shower curtain for my dorm shower. I measured it at about 32". Do they make that size and where could I find one.

2006-11-05 10:29:58 · 2 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-05 10:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

In the Kitchen, it takes almost 2 minutes for the water to get hot. It get warm after 1 minute and full hto and about 2. About 1/2 later it is cold again and i have to do the whole thing over. Any ideas??? The kitchen sink is the farthest from the water heater but the house is pretty small 1200 SF so i cannot imagine that is the probelm. The water comes out fine everywhere else.
Thanks...

2006-11-05 10:22:17 · 10 answers · asked by J S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The tub is old, I assume it's procelain on steel or iron. I can't clean it thoroughly. I've tried a number of commercial products, like kaboom and I've tried filling it with water, adding bleach and letting it soak. Nothing seems to work.

Does anyone have a sure-fire solution?

2006-11-05 10:17:51 · 12 answers · asked by dave 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A fast growing shade tree, that will bring color to our yard. Is there a name for one.

2006-11-05 10:13:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i bought these 2 pairs of jeans, washed them on "Gentle" and put them in the dryer on "Air" for about 15 minutes (no heat on this setting), and they still seem stiff and I can't button or zip them. *I have another pair that are the same brand and same size*, and the fit better........What should I do?

2006-11-05 10:12:36 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

Thanks in advance for your assistance. I am a single homeowner with a dog and many family responsibilities oustide my home (parents are both very sick and need assitance often). I have a very busy job as well and an active social life.

Organization is my weak point...so when things get really hectic it seems my organization is the first to go.

I am looking into a maid, but they don't keep you organized, they just clean.

What I am looking for are easy ways to keep up with daily tasks (laundry, dishes, bills) when under a time crunch.

Any tips and tricks that work for you would be appreciated...thanks much!

P.S....know that spending less time on Yahoo Answers would help, LOL, so lets just leave that answer out please!

2006-11-05 10:12:06 · 7 answers · asked by Barbara 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-05 10:10:24 · 6 answers · asked by Glenn L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-05 10:07:58 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

Just got DE DIETRICH hot water gas boiler 125, my contractor couldn't wire it properly. 1) couldn't figure out how to get the power from J1=120V to J2=24V thru the boiler's transformer, tried everything, finally, he ends up using the 120V side where the power exist, he had to use(120V THERMOSTAT) the wiring located on 120V side. the boiler is working fine, 2) circular pump is working constantly with no stop even if the thermostat is off. I appreciate any advice .

2006-11-05 10:06:49 · 3 answers · asked by mike m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

cant think of a good one, any ideas that sound interesting?

2006-11-05 10:02:51 · 12 answers · asked by the fact remains 2 in Garden & Landscape

I purchased a brandnew HVAC unit from York this summer and went to turn on the heat today and it only blows cold air. I don't believe there is a pilot light, how do I turn it on??? How do you turn on a pilot light that uses an electric ignition system?

2006-11-05 10:01:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs