Home & Garden - 10 November 2006

I'm using an acrylic latex paint for my living room and hallway. Of course it's coming out darker than I expected, but I still love the color. The problem is that the first coat looks very uneven to me. I did ask if I needed to prime the walls first and was told it wasn't necessary. All the walls in the house are white so there wasn't any color to paint over.

Will the second coat even things out?

2006-11-10 07:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by Le_Roche 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to paint a room, but there are a lot of nail holes and peeled off paint on the walls. I bought some spackle, (Muralo brand) but I don't understand the directions, because they are for exterior spackle ewhen the front of the tub says interior spackle. Can anyone help me please?

2006-11-10 07:49:41 · 4 answers · asked by moonfreak♦ 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

from people going in to attic to check for leaks and the possibility that some (even though it may be little) insulation coming down with them. Can this really be harmful to my family. I am sure tha people go into attics every day. The thing is that i have a 3 yr old that likes to play and roll aroung on the carpet. I have vacuumed but its driving me crazy that it may still be harmful. Am i just going nuts for nothing??????HELP

2006-11-10 07:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How can I tear out the carpet in my bathroom (was already in there when moved in) and what tools will I need?

2006-11-10 07:47:57 · 3 answers · asked by melissa 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-10 07:43:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'd like to fit a louvre door under stairs and need to trim off the top right corner - any ideas where i can get one made to specific height?

2006-11-10 07:35:58 · 5 answers · asked by jethro 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

help needed, i am starting a painting and decorating job next week, and the coustomer has removed all the wallpaper and the old polystyrene tiles of the ceiling, and i need to know whats the quickest and easiest way to remove the old adhesive of the ceiling where the tiles were.

2006-11-10 07:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by chickenfoot 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

So the coke exploded in my freezer and it is everywhere. This happened a couple of weeks ago. So now the coke is kinda sticky and stuck everywhere. I don't know what is the best way to clean this out and I need to get it done. Please help. Thank you.

2006-11-10 07:28:34 · 15 answers · asked by carleencapaldo 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to replace a leaky toilet.

2006-11-10 07:27:48 · 9 answers · asked by Sabrina N 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-10 07:27:38 · 4 answers · asked by Concho 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

When I flip the switch it just hums...I've turned the blades from underneath, I've hit the reset button, I've checked for jams from above...nothing. Any ideas?

2006-11-10 07:25:20 · 14 answers · asked by scottyaderhold 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

futon bed or a couch what would you pick and why

2006-11-10 07:24:39 · 9 answers · asked by sugar baby 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an electric oven and I scrapped all the bottom and the only smoke appears to be comming from the coils at the bottom, if I leave it on for awhile will it eventually quit smokin and also is it dangerous to breath in the smoke? or cook in it? Any advice on how to get it more clean.

2006-11-10 07:21:44 · 6 answers · asked by nystateofmind8989 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then
>>slide a
>> knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
>> (hmmmmmm...)
>>
>> ============================================
>> Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps
>>them
>> neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs
>>to.
>>
>> ============================================
>> For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and
>>put
>> Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They
>>won't
>> refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
>>
>> ============================================
>> To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the
>>freezer for
>> a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside
>>down. The
>> wax will fall out.
>>
>> ==================! ======== =======================
>> Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,
>>dipped
>> in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease
>>that is!).
>>
>> ============================================
>> Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
>> BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a
>>pair of
>> scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to
>>throw
>> away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that
>>this would
>> be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me
>>indefinitely!
>> In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this
>>way!
>>
>> =============================================
>> Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little
>>hydrogen
>> peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.
>> Works
>> every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
>>
>> =============================================
>> Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
>> for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the
>>streaks.
>> Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't
>>wash windows
>> on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably
>>streak.
>>
>> ============================================
>> Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a
>>lovely
>> light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
>>
>> ============================================
>> Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes
>>will
>> smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this
>>with towels
>> and linen.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at
>>least 3
>> hours prior to burning.
>>
>> =============================================
>> To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and
>>add the
>> flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust
>>and dirt
>> and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a
>>charm!
>>
>> =============================================
>> To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a
>>drop or
>> two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and
>>bring to
>> a boil on stove top.
>>
>> ==============================================
>> Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
>> in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator
>>and it will
>> keep for weeks.
>>
>> =============================================
>>&n bsp; When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help
>>bring out the
>> corn's natural sweetness
>>
>> .=============================================
>> Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on
>>your
>> forehead. The throbbing will go away.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes
>>for future
>> use in casseroles and sauces ......... Left over wine?
>>What's that? :)
>>
>> =============================================
>> To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the
>>area
>> and you will experience instant relief.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Ants, ants, ants ! everywhe re ... Well, they are said to never
>>cross a chalk
>> line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
>>wherever ants
>> tend to march. See for yourself.
>>
>> ============================================
>> Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and
>>better still,
>> leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
>>
>> ============================================
>> When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before
>>resorting to
>> tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the
>>splinter, and
>> then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly
>>and easily.
>>
>> =====================================
>> Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........
>> Clean a toilet.
>> Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and
>>flush.
>> The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
>>
>> ============================================
>> Clean a vase.
>> To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill
>>with water
>> and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
>>
>> ============================================
>> Polish jewelry.
>> Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse
>>the
>> jewelry for two minutes.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Clean a thermos bottle.
>> Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,
>>and let soak
>> for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
>>
>> =============================================
>> Unclog a drain.
>> Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets
>>down the
>> drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few
>>minutes,
>> and then run the hot water.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some
>>not-so-timely)
>> information on to a friend! I just did.
>> Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
>>

2006-11-10 07:21:37 · 2 answers · asked by tearsnomore2005 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-10 07:21:16 · 1 answers · asked by Master-Blaster 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-10 07:11:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Water pools before draining.

I know that hair is the problem.

The plug is non-removable and gets in the way of plunging.

2006-11-10 07:04:16 · 6 answers · asked by MЯ BAIT™ 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

A door has been forced open, and in so doing the screws holding the hinge to the frame have been broken off just below the head - which means just inside of the screw hole. I don't want to refit the hinges elsewhere on the door / door frame. Any ideas how to remove the screws please?

2006-11-10 07:02:40 · 18 answers · asked by Richard C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

try to fine out how many square feet is and a pool deck aroun a poolt

2006-11-10 06:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-10 06:56:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm looking for some information regaurding the cost differance between lp gas and electric pool heaters. Not as much the cost of the unit, but the opperating cost. Which would be more cost efficiant?

2006-11-10 06:54:59 · 11 answers · asked by Charles H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-10 06:52:06 · 7 answers · asked by Robin C 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Polish is a good lubricant in an emergancy.
what tips have gou got ?

2006-11-10 06:50:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It has to be indoors

2006-11-10 06:47:53 · 2 answers · asked by cooky 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Help help help?
hi,does any one know how to fix a tumble dryer band?i have a new band for it but not sure how to fix it..its a hotpoint

2006-11-10 06:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Michigan and have found a leak in my hot tub. Is there any substance I can use on outdoor plumbing that will seal in the cold. The average outside temp right now is mid 40's to lower 50's (on a good day) and alot colder at night.

I really don't want to lose out on using the hot tub all winter!!!

2006-11-10 06:44:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-10 06:41:53 · 3 answers · asked by Dominick V 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-10 06:40:14 · 6 answers · asked by Billy Blastoff 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-10 06:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Two of my roses have black spot disease. (i think thats what its called) What is the best organic way to get rid of them? I got chemicals from the store, but the directions were less than clear. They said to use the 7-day plan?? Any other ideas on how to get rid of it?

2006-11-10 06:28:06 · 4 answers · asked by jrgaskin 2 in Garden & Landscape