Home & Garden - 14 November 2006

I have a plugged toilet. It is clea now that the block is in the drain pipe somewhere. Could you give me any info on how the drain system is set up.

Someone has said that they snaked every vent in the house, what does that mean. What is the main drain pipe of the house, they say it is outside the house.

I am going to rent an electrical drain snake from home depo and try to snake the drain right under the toilet that is plugged, and that is the only toilet that is plugged.

Do I need to do anything else.

2006-11-14 04:09:37 · 7 answers · asked by demaissoneuve 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Sulfur/sewage-type smell coming from sink drain -- what's the problem, and how do I fix it?

Rather curiously, it's only from one sink in my house; the other drains are fine.

No amount of drain cleaner and boiling water have done anything...

2006-11-14 04:08:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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In my new apt there is a water stain. It is on the top of the ceiling and down the wall. Any decorating tips?

The leak is from the roof. The landlord says he is waiting to fix it. My boyfriend can lay dry wall, but that would be pointless until he fixes the leak. He does not really want us to paint the walls anything other than white, but he himself is only going to paint over things that are messed up. I love the apt, but it needs work. We are willing to do it, but we'll want him to pay or for him to take money off of the rent. We have not signed our lease yet and we've only paid him half. We are moving in on thursday, we have be out of our old apt Saturday. The landlord himself rushed us moving in and giving our old landlord notice.

2006-11-14 04:04:07 · 6 answers · asked by nicole b 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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What systemic bug killer can I use on my tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse?

2006-11-14 03:59:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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what the irrgation sprinkler adaptablty?

irrigation systems

2006-11-14 03:54:05 · 1 answers · asked by hamada_badra 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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I am looking for kitchen cabinets parts. The cabinets were sold by Kitchen Town in Norfolk, VA?

The cabinets model is "Glenwood". Kitchen town is out of business. Who manufactured the cabinets or are the cabinets components available?

2006-11-14 03:52:43 · 1 answers · asked by Milton E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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I have a door that needs to be adjusted. It needs to move closer to the latch. How do i do that?

There is a good size gap running up that side of the door so i want to move the whole door over evenly.

2006-11-14 03:50:39 · 2 answers · asked by chris g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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How to adjust lift chain for toilet?

I just installed a new flapper and adjusted the liftchain to the arm, so when I flush...I have to hold the handle down to flush completely...if I let go of the handle...the flapper automatically closes and the flush is not complete...what do I do.

2006-11-14 03:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by roberto l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Has anyone tried the new Direct Buy?

What is the membership cost and length and do you think it was worth it? How much are the items discounted? And are these the same items you can purchase in the store and not a cheaper version?

2006-11-14 03:41:23 · 2 answers · asked by mudd_grip 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

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How do I stop my bed from squeaking ?

My bed squeaks too much, and it annoys my housemates. I guess the boxspring is is the problem ?

2006-11-14 03:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by giantsizeflower 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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what is the best way to get an avacado seed to root and grow into a tree?

from seed to tree

2006-11-14 03:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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Can you put a hot tub indoors?

We are looking into getting a hot tub and have a nice outside location but I am wondering if we could put it indoors. My husband thinks the steam will ruin the drywall. Any suggestions?

2006-11-14 03:19:06 · 10 answers · asked by JenEstes 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

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How to cut a ceramic pot in half (vertically) to use as turtle home?

Without a wet tile-cutting saw. Any common way (e.g. to score) and then gently break.

2006-11-14 03:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by Mark B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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I am washing a sweater with Spanish instructions and I need interpretation Help?

no usar lavandina -- plancha tibia -- usar jabon nuetro

2006-11-14 03:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by lalome 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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what are brazilian slates like and are they better than chinese?

2006-11-14 03:08:41 · 2 answers · asked by nicnac 3 in Other - Home & Garden

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does any one know what is best to use to remove rust from chrome?

2006-11-14 02:59:06 · 15 answers · asked by sarah m 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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hey pls help me?

I need pictures of how a refrigerator work. I need 5 pages on the model of the refrigerator, like a picture of the insulation of a fridge, and a picture of how it works

2006-11-14 02:52:17 · 5 answers · asked by Who knows ????????? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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the thermostat in a fridge should be set high or low if I want it to be cooler?

2006-11-14 02:50:10 · 10 answers · asked by Sunny G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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how do i iturn my internal stop tap in the kitchen?

a plumber came round and turned oof the stop tap in the kitchen and then turned it back on after he did his business. however the pressure has dropped..i want to increase the flow but cant turn the tap in either direction..what do i need/do

2006-11-14 02:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by sanjay 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Laundry question: load of white towels ruined by blue dye that ran from 2 cheap placemats. Solution?

I didn't know the blue placemats were in the load. Now all the towels are splotched blue and white.

How do I get the blue dye out without setting it? Or did it already set when it went through the dryer on high heat?

The towels are white (or were), so I don't have to worry about their color running.

2006-11-14 02:40:31 · 15 answers · asked by KALEL 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do you get yellow spots out of clothes?

2006-11-14 02:37:19 · 6 answers · asked by waveberts 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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Will a wrong installation of a water softener contain toxic water?

Culligan installed our water softner incorrectly last week and rust was flying out of all of our water spiggots. now our house was built in 1957 and the pipes are very old, galvanized steel. But, when culligan came back last night to reinstall the softner for us corrrectly, the rust that we thought that was spewing was resin, NOT rust. My husband and I fear that our water may be toxic now. Anyone know if this is possible or the case? We have a daughter and we aren't comfortable with the situation. We may be hotel bound. Are we over reacting? HELP!

2006-11-14 02:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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what are the indirect effects of pest control?

please help

2006-11-14 02:30:12 · 1 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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Do you think its rude to make people take there shoes off when they come in your house because you have carpet

2006-11-14 02:29:28 · 29 answers · asked by ME 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

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what is the best LIGHTWEIGHT cleaner for vacuuming stairs?

Mustn't be too expensive as I am a pensioner

2006-11-14 02:24:54 · 6 answers · asked by sallyannpetersen 1 in Cleaning & Laundry