Home & Garden - 13 November 2006

My house needs new gutters. I am broke so I plan to put them up myself. The company that will be rolling them for me will miter corners for $30(?) each. Is this necessary? Or can I just buy corner pieces and caulk them to the corners?

2006-11-13 14:30:05 · 4 answers · asked by pamgissa 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 20 year old text books that no one would want. Rather than throw them away I thught I might burn them. Will it be safe or have any adverse effect on my flue?

2006-11-13 14:28:48 · 15 answers · asked by .El Distortion. 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I compounded/mudded my joints in my bathroom,the mud was dry, sanded it and smoothed it down and followed all the steps. However, when I went to prime the walls a small portion of the mud started peeling off. What caused this? Should I be concerned that other parts will do this? How can I fix this so it won't peel again?

2006-11-13 14:18:58 · 1 answers · asked by perkadittle 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i just recently more from the north to the deep south!! the trailor we move into has roaches! german roaches to be percise!! i have tried very thing to get ride of them and they keep coming back!! everyone here says they come in from outside and you can't get ride off them!! any one know someway to kill them off for good?? i'm going crazy and about to move back north!!!

2006-11-13 14:15:36 · 3 answers · asked by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 in Other - Home & Garden

recovering dining room chairs and replacing the foam-it is 2 inchs thick-we have lots of rouch edges to smooth after cutting. Any suggestions on how to do that? Thanks!

2006-11-13 14:13:36 · 5 answers · asked by jscottda 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

There is no wall insulation, and I have decided not to pay to blow in/insulate the walls. I have a gas furnace. So are there little things tricks to make things more efficient?

2006-11-13 14:08:18 · 5 answers · asked by Contemplative 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have really big posters in my room. it's hard keeping them up with enough glu tack. And sometimes the glu tack peels off and the entire poster falls over the wall, causing creases and other marks ont he posters.

So does one just keep on using big blobs of glu tack or is there another way to keep big posters up?

2006-11-13 14:05:40 · 3 answers · asked by ozmaqueen669 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

In really heavy rain, my sump will run every 1-3 minutes. It will take days and days to slow to once every 20-30 minutes. Even after a week it may only slow to once every 40-50 minutes. I have verified that the water is running out to the street. We have a little dry well and the water is running into it. I've asked my neighbors and their pumps don't seem to be running as often; however, I'm about 1.5 feet lower than them, because I purchased an extra block. My grading is fine. It just doesn't seem possible that I have this much ground water.

So, is my water table really that high? Is there a simple way to check this?

Or are there things that I haven't checked? If so, what and how can I check it?

Thanks ahead of time!!!!

2006-11-13 14:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by Randy R 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-13 14:00:03 · 3 answers · asked by pwstairs 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have acquired an older model hut tub with a Len gordon control box. I was told it will work on either 110v or 220v. I can not get it to function at all on 220 without tripping the 20 amp reset button on the side of the box. I have searched on-line for a wiring diagram to see if there is a different wiring configuration that may help. I have not been able to find anything. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? The numbers on the box are: HL-2H and 6425425-1. I'm not sure if these numbers will be helpful. It uses a 1 HP 2 speed motor.

2006-11-13 13:57:37 · 2 answers · asked by vernon1766 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two ixora plants several years old. They put out nice foliage, but unlike my neighbor's ixora plants, they never bloom. I fertilize them but without success. I've found out they are acid loving. Maybe adding acid will help, but they've grown up in the shadow of a pine tree with all the needles, which I imagine provide acid. What to do?

2006-11-13 13:45:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-13 13:41:30 · 5 answers · asked by MA.KATHERINE D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Im eighteen. I want a relaxing color that would put me in a good mood when i wake up in the morning. THANX

2006-11-13 13:40:34 · 9 answers · asked by Giselle 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-13 13:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by drwayway2002 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had half a cord of fire wood delivered Sunday night. "Seasoned oak". $115. The wood is not "seasoned". I tried to get it to burn for 1 hour. No luck. Does anyone know if I will be able to burn it this year? How long will it take to "dry out"? I'm going back to the shopping center on Saturday to see if I can find the guy. Ticked me off real good!!!!

2006-11-13 13:36:50 · 8 answers · asked by bugear001 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't want to take it into a shop again, it costs too much. If anybody can give me a web site or explain how to do it I would greatly appriciate it.

2006-11-13 13:36:32 · 4 answers · asked by sparrow85 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-13 13:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by johnnguyen20032000 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A do it yourselfer here interested in finding out if anyone has any suggestions on the proper lay out of a two border & field for tile floor. THANKS!!

2006-11-13 13:30:58 · 2 answers · asked by zman70 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-13 13:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by drbarbaracarranza 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have rust in my microwave, and can't afford a new one till after christmas. is there something like a coating i could buy to cover it as a temp, solution?

2006-11-13 13:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to remove the old, broken dish, but I do not wish to damage the surrounding tiles. Please help, thank you!

2006-11-13 13:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. Know it all 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have checked vents on roof they seem clear the smell comes from the airconditioner closet where there is a drain connected to thetwo sinks and awasher drain the smell comesand goes got anyideas also itseems to travel in the return air vent

2006-11-13 13:15:54 · 13 answers · asked by David S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There were 2 in a little pot, one was a bright green, the other was a darkish sickly color, and when I touched it, it sunk in. So I tried to remove it and the skin came off, the prickly coat just slipped right off, leaving the tube inside. It won't affected the other one will it?

What caused it to get sick anyway?

2006-11-13 13:13:53 · 3 answers · asked by Raziel 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-13 13:08:19 · 4 answers · asked by vivek m 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My shower/bath has a wood framed window and I try to keep moisture off of it at all times with a plastic curtain, but mildew still builds up on it. I don't want to warp or break down its natural oils and fibers. What would be the best way to clean it?

2006-11-13 13:07:51 · 2 answers · asked by michituckygirl 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-13 13:02:40 · 2 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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2006-11-13 13:01:29 · 5 answers · asked by cherokee74 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The paint that is peeling off is a acrylic semi-gloss. What kind of paint should I use to re-paint with?

2006-11-13 13:01:26 · 10 answers · asked by molbug 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to anchor my children's swing set without using concrete? i was told that Home Depot sold a "kit", but no one there new what I was talking about!! Any advice!!

2006-11-13 13:00:57 · 12 answers · asked by hero712002 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-13 12:53:24 · 4 answers · asked by cdt5522 1 in Cleaning & Laundry