Home & Garden - 12 November 2006

I have a 40 year old house with a brick chimney with no lining and want an open fire, do i need to get it lined?

2006-11-12 05:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by Theoc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a house this summer and we have been doing a lot of work. Consequently we have just had a small bonfire and burnt most of the unwanted wood (we recycled anything of any use). I heard that ash is good for the soil but the links on this site talk about wood ash from a stove, this will have bits of plaster, wallpaper, the odd role plug and a few other inpurities in it as well as paper and leaves.

Can this be used in the same was as stove ash? Can it be mixed in? put in the composter or placed around plants? Or shall I just use it to fill the void under the steps we are building?

Thanks

2006-11-12 05:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by Gecko 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to remove a large oak stump. It's about 3.5 feet in diameter and sticks up about 1 foot. Some guy quoted me $400. I think that's ridiculous. I'd pay someone $200, which is about what a 20hp stump grinder rents for a day. How do you use one?

2006-11-12 05:30:27 · 7 answers · asked by brokenjack 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-12 05:20:50 · 3 answers · asked by docwag711 1 in Garden & Landscape

I was looking at new homes in a local real estate magazine. A few of them said "brick elevation" and I'm not sure what that is. Anyone know what they mean by that?

2006-11-12 05:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by alwaysboobear 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-12 05:15:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i know when i go to somebody's cottage or log home, i usually get sick and tired, after a day or two, of looking at wood, in their kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedrooms, etc...or could it be that i'm just too much of a city slicker, how about you?

2006-11-12 05:15:00 · 7 answers · asked by gitbox 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have got an outdoor light sensor (synapse 5056). It has got three dials underneath it.

Where can I find a manual that tells me which dial does what?
I guess one is for whether it is dark: one is how long the light stays on ; and, one is for how sensitive the trigger is.

Any Pointers out there :)

2006-11-12 05:13:35 · 4 answers · asked by choco_mint 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

All decidious trees in area having needles turning brown. Could it be an insect? Should I spray? With what ? Do not want my blue spruce to die.

2006-11-12 05:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by filobuf@verizon.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Our kitchen is somewhat dark (not dark colored, just not a lot of natural light). I want to keep the floor a nice warm chocolately tile - I've found a tile I really love.

My husband is concerned about what we'll do with our cabinets next, because it's the next project we'll probably do.

When we reface or replace the cabinets, if we have a warm chocolatey tile floor with black appliances, am I going to want to go with cool color cabinets, or stay in the warm category?

IOW, should warm and cool be combined in a kitchen as primary things (like tile and cabinets), or should you choose warm or cool as a theme with the opposite as accents? Thanks.

2006-11-12 05:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by tagi_65 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in an apartment that is plagued by roaches. We have tried everything and everytime they move out, they move back a few weeks later. They are everywhere. We even have new breeds. They are white and have wings. The complex has sprayed and bombed. So have we. Sprays, traps, gels, boric acid... any suggestions besides moving?
Thanks

2006-11-12 05:09:01 · 3 answers · asked by beanietara 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-12 05:04:46 · 3 answers · asked by hewby2005 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-12 04:57:28 · 20 answers · asked by wave 5 in Garden & Landscape

need an answer asap

2006-11-12 04:55:08 · 4 answers · asked by Future Basketball Playa #3 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-12 04:55:01 · 1 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

A friend of ours is getting rid of their 2002 (whirlpool, I think) washer and dryer set. They need to get it out of their garage, so they are just charging $100. How much do they cost normally, brand new? It is in near perfect condition, just is 4 years old.

2006-11-12 04:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Those things drive me nuts. I really don't need to mow the lawn again for the winter, except for these pesky little fellas.

2006-11-12 04:53:00 · 2 answers · asked by sunset watcher 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-12 04:51:32 · 11 answers · asked by Tina D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-12 04:50:28 · 12 answers · asked by Brittany M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It does not have a glossy finish, but looks by the colour that it must have been treated with something. It feels slightly rought to the touch. Do I need a primer, and if so, does it have to be a special primer?

2006-11-12 04:50:13 · 1 answers · asked by Kir 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Best means both in terms of the heat it produces and cost efficiency.

2006-11-12 04:48:26 · 2 answers · asked by Ahmer 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to seal them to prevent the dirt sinking into the surface of the tile, I have tried linseed oil mixed with white spirit and it didn't work, I can't find any product in the DIY shops.

2006-11-12 04:47:34 · 5 answers · asked by rocky 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-12 04:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am buying a house with a bedroom that has older paneling probably from 50's maybe 60's. I would love to put up wallpaper. Is it possible to put wallpaper on top of paneling. Help me please.

2006-11-12 04:42:44 · 7 answers · asked by Gabby 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

get one in the UK?

2006-11-12 04:25:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Anyone know where in Canada a person can buy, new or used, a triple bunk bed? NOT the single on top and double on bottom, but a true triple bunk with 3 seperate beds.....don't care if metal frame...and we have the mattresses so that is not a requirement.

2006-11-12 04:09:29 · 4 answers · asked by ♀♥☼ alycat☼♥♀ 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-12 04:06:50 · 11 answers · asked by ALICEMATT 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I was thinking about punching holes in pieces of paper and stringing them up or putting them in a binder. I'll use a glue stick to stick on the pictures. Is that ok? I don't get to see my dad often, so I came up with this idea for a Christmas present.

2006-11-12 04:05:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Well...heres The deal...I'm makeing a fleece blanket for someone special...and wanted to personalise it with embroidery...Only I've never embroidered. If someone could suggest a kit, or tools with would be helpful when trying to learn, I'd be grateful.

2006-11-12 04:04:43 · 4 answers · asked by BlondeQT 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-12 04:03:30 · 1 answers · asked by djrege 1 in Maintenance & Repairs