Home & Garden - 17 November 2006

2006-11-17 08:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Ever since I moved in my apartment weird things have been happening that neither me or my boyfriend can figure out why.Im hoping that someone here might be able to think of something we havent come up with yet.When I first moved in my landlord assured me that the locks were rekeyed, but I would lock all the locks on the door in the evening and when I wake up the doors are unlocked and sometimes partially opened and cabinet doors would be opened but nothing taken.I was certain someone had a key so my landlord changed the locks.For 3 wks nothing but now its happening again.Last night my boyfriends dog stayed with me but he (who barks at everything because its not a familiar enviroment) didnt bark like someone had come in.Also, I have a touch lamp in the living room that keeps turning on by itself.I know that power surges can cause this but the light will go from dim to bright and not turn off. When I turn it off a min later its back on. I had a repair guy look at, he said its fine.

2006-11-17 08:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 07:56:50 · 2 answers · asked by liz j 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We've been able to rid our place they seem to thrive in and around the microwave - any advice would be appreciated.

2006-11-17 07:54:46 · 22 answers · asked by Gina 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Do you need teflon tape when therading together breass My water filter for my frig needs to be replaced All the parts male and female are brass do I need tape or pipe dope??

2006-11-17 07:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by danzka2001 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Would it be better to set it up in an extra bedroom, or in a common area? Tips from anyone that works from home or has worked from home would be great...Even open to feng shui advice.

2006-11-17 07:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by Amber A 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've heard that some companies doing this. I want to try this myself. any thoughts?

2006-11-17 07:40:45 · 6 answers · asked by MJ 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

hi all i have just laid new carpet in sitting room with this bad weather some wet soot came out of the fire and landed on carpet i let it dry before trying to lift it with hoover. but still there . the carpet is stain resistant and also bleach can be used to clean stains i would rather not tst that theory out can anyone advise me on removing soot spot grateful for any advice thanks a lot jock

2006-11-17 07:40:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Slab is poored I just need to order the wood. I don't want to over do it.

2006-11-17 07:37:43 · 4 answers · asked by Sway 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-17 07:36:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My brother just spilt wine on the hardwood floor and a carpet. How do i get it out?

2006-11-17 07:29:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My boiler is reading 10 psi and my top radiators are not getting filled. The feeder valve's lever is no longer, it seems to have broken off. I bought the house this way a few years back and each year the same problem on the top floor. I want to know what I have to do in order to get heat to the top without having to call someone in all the time. Also, I've been told there is an expansion tank somewhere that should be drained. Could that be causing my low pressure? Is that a must, the previous owner drywalled it into the ceiling somewhere?

Thanks,

TheOnyxGuy

2006-11-17 07:28:42 · 5 answers · asked by Devlin T 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Haw do you get super glue off glass?

2006-11-17 07:24:36 · 6 answers · asked by Alex D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 07:24:25 · 13 answers · asked by karen_bennison 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've glued plastic to metal and it will be under heat. Its been drying for about half an hour now-will it be dry enough to put under heat conditions. We're talking about near the fan on a combi boiler.

2006-11-17 07:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Scotty Wrotem 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My bathroom has white fixtures, but cream colored tile on the walls and floor. The white of the fixtures tends to make the cream colored tiles appear dingy, no matter how clean they are. Does anyone have any suggestions of paint colors for the wall area that might offset the "clash" of the white parts and cream parts in such a way to make the whole bathroom look more attractive? I don't know whether a really bright color, or a really muted color, or a pastel color would be best for this purpose.

2006-11-17 07:23:16 · 11 answers · asked by Schleppy 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have two leaks in my roof. One leaks over front door and one over sliding glass door in back. They are in a straight line from front to back of house. The leaks are coming through at the top of the doors. In one case (pulled sheetrock for other reasons) I can see it dripping through along nail holes. Checked shingles and have reseated/replaced nails and put roof sealant and caulk over the nail heads and reseated shingles. Still have leaks.

Split design for roof (L shape roof on rancher - main part (where leaks are) is 1 story, then rises to rest of house which is 2 stories high). Been told that this is a common problem for these designs. Was told to put roofing patch on the valley formed by the split - still not fixed - but helped. Roof otherwise fine. Mulitple roofers said I don't need to replace it. They offer suggestions - say easy to fix - any ideas as to what to try. Otherwise waiting until they schedule time to work it. Or how can I find exact leak locations?

2006-11-17 07:13:51 · 5 answers · asked by royhardin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 07:09:21 · 4 answers · asked by Quorlia 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i believe that it grows inthe New England area only. The berries are bright red. They are always found in swampy areas. Does anyone know what this shrub is called?

2006-11-17 07:09:01 · 5 answers · asked by sweetpea42476 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have been without power in my apt for about a month now and the power company keeps bullshitting me around, its going to be at least 2 more weeks before the power gets turned back on. some bs about payments being applied to wrong account number, etc...i know its illegal but can anyone tell me how to turn it on myself or where i can find out how to?

2006-11-17 07:08:23 · 9 answers · asked by Heather 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi we had moved and when we moved our Kenmore stove our oven does not work ,when we turn it on we do see the igniter light on but the oven will not start.Thank You

2006-11-17 07:06:48 · 1 answers · asked by meranda_20002000 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It looks like the silver specks on top are gone and no cleaner will remove the stain. It almost looks rubbed off. Has anyone been able to clean something like this or do you know if I can replace the ceramic section of the stove?

2006-11-17 07:03:58 · 3 answers · asked by Donna W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I change my sheets every two weeks or so...depending on what sorts of activities are going on in my bed! :) What's the average for the rest of you guys?

2006-11-17 07:03:01 · 22 answers · asked by Nickels_And_Dimes 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-17 07:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-17 06:51:18 · 12 answers · asked by DJCAPRN 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-17 06:48:14 · 10 answers · asked by sinktank 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why are women turned off by guys who aren't neat and tidy? I love a messy room :)

2006-11-17 06:43:10 · 5 answers · asked by UserJoe9 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just bought a 20 mil LLPDE liner, the company claims its 6X stronger than EPDM liner? (I can't find anything on the net)

2006-11-17 06:36:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

1)I have an R/C plane with a battery pack that is 9.6V250mA...Im looking for backup battery packs, my question is, is this an okay battery to buy it looks the same but I know little about electronics...

2)If it sounds like i can buy the other battery, what voltage/mA can i go up too, Because I want the longest flight time /capacity

2006-11-17 06:34:08 · 2 answers · asked by xtraudinair 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 06:33:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape