Home & Garden - 17 November 2006

Mow the lawn instead of rake it?

2006-11-17 05:03:59 · 4 answers · asked by [ΦΘΚ] PIяATE 4 in Other - Home & Garden

My roommate took a shower and we can't get the hot water to turn off. I've already tried removing the handle and turning the part inside by itself. But this did not work, and even though everything is turning normally, the pressure does not change when I turn the handle in either direction. Thanks for your help.

2006-11-17 05:01:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 04:58:16 · 6 answers · asked by payam a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The gas man red-tagged my hot water tank for several reasons. I'm replacing the tank but also need to change the vent from single wall to double wall (Type B Gas Vent). It goes through the block wall in basement and is very tight fit. Single wall is approx. 3" diameter and double wall is about 3.5". It needs to be double wall where it goes through the wall. How can I enlarge the 3" diameter hole to 3.5"? Can't possibly afford to hire someone. Can do water/gas hookups safely myself. Vent from exterior of block wall on up is double wall. Man said single wall vent wouldn't possibly get hot enough to ignite concrete(!) or have condensation problem if hole is TIGHT (it is, that's the problem) but his hands are tied b/c code states double wall vent _through_ the wall even if the wall isn't flammable. I'm at the "panic stage" since they won't approve the new tank I'm going to install w/o the vent fixed. Thanks in advance for help soonest!

2006-11-17 04:52:22 · 6 answers · asked by Wes G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My kingergardener accidently left a sticker on his shirt and i washed and dried it. Any idea what will get it off?

2006-11-17 04:48:04 · 13 answers · asked by bb 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

that isn't cheesy or stupid. I bought some nice, normal striped knit stockings last year for my husband and I at Cost Plus World Market. This year we have a daughter and I need another one. Any ideas? I'd like to keep it under $20.00 - - online or in store.

2006-11-17 04:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Luckiest_Wife_EVER 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i was washing my shoes, and i dont like to out them in the dryer cause it shrinks em. so i set them out for about two days and i smelled something, i put my nose in my shoe(i know thats kinda gross) but anywho, i smelled a moldy smell. i sprayed Llysol in them, but that didnt seem to work. any suggestions on how to get rid of that nasty smell?

2006-11-17 04:32:57 · 9 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-17 04:27:05 · 8 answers · asked by ace 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

The plumber charged for his labour to replace it.
Do i have to pay him as he supplied the original cylinder.

2006-11-17 04:22:40 · 11 answers · asked by andyhopol 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 04:19:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

are they the same thing with two different names of are they both completely different?

2006-11-17 04:09:51 · 8 answers · asked by M R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need a diagram of the wiring of a 4 plug receptical box.

2006-11-17 04:07:47 · 6 answers · asked by mr radio 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have been trying to search for the manual for a WHITE (brand) sewing machine -- model #1418. So far, I have only been able to find sites where I can purchase one...but I was hoping to just be able to read it online. Can anyone help me with this? I appreciate it, thanks.

2006-11-17 04:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by ANGEL 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-17 04:00:31 · 2 answers · asked by Ronaldo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I recently had to move into a cube at work and would like to bring in a small plant for my desk. Are there any plants that can survive without natural light?

2006-11-17 04:00:02 · 3 answers · asked by dora 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can the seal in pre packed doors in diy stores be replaced?Or do you have to buy a new door?

2006-11-17 03:59:48 · 2 answers · asked by odd socks 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Have heard toothpaste works?

2006-11-17 03:56:49 · 6 answers · asked by odd socks 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The main drain has overflowed with sewage in my front garden 2x in the last 2 years. I have to deal with it, but if it's shared the water company can serve notices on other properties to tell them what not to put down the toilet!

2006-11-17 03:53:15 · 10 answers · asked by m715pvr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The light bulbs in my house seem to burn out at an accelerated rate. Is this due to power surges coming into the house or some other problem such as a my internal wiring? Most importantly, what can I do to fix it?

2006-11-17 03:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by RAK 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-17 03:50:06 · 2 answers · asked by Marine Mom 2 in Garden & Landscape

If you don't recycle, how many uses can you come up with? It's aweful to see them stuck in the trees, and all along the highway. I use them outside my socks, in my shoes when I garden, my feet stay nice and dry!

2006-11-17 03:49:19 · 5 answers · asked by arum 3 in Garden & Landscape

I had a decent size chip in my porcelain tub. i filled the chip in with filler stuff. but now i'm having the hardest time finding the right color to match it. its not the normal white, bone or almond color. its more of a pinkish type color. so does anyone have an knowledge that regular wall paint or sumtin would dry good enuff?

2006-11-17 03:46:04 · 7 answers · asked by aadamsesp 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 03:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by Ladywithwrench 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think I have become immune to it, cause I don't smell it but my parents and my sister say that it smells, and so does all of our stuff. They are worried about my child going to school smelling. Please help me figure out how to get rid of it. I also have new puppy, and now my carpet stinks like urine, I have tried everything to get rid of it and nothing seems to work, any ideas?

2006-11-17 03:40:50 · 12 answers · asked by Ruca_40oz 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

On May 10 I had what was supposed to be a brand new Whirlaway 984 garbage disposal installed by a professional plumber. It has a 10 year warranty. After 6 months a piece broke off and it doesn't work anymore. The piece is very rusty. Does new equipment like this rust that fast? My concern is this: Was an "old/used" garbage disposal installed and I paid for a new one? This would be consumer fraud, if that is the case. Or is it common for garbage disposal parts to rust that fast?

2006-11-17 03:31:38 · 1 answers · asked by Concerned Consumer 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 03:30:46 · 1 answers · asked by Sweepy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I've tried cleaning the entire house, but I can't tell where this smell is coming from. I washed the basement floors with bleach (this is where the litter box is, so I started there.) I washed all my other floors with floor cleaner. I've washed walls and sprayed all fabrics with Febreeze. Still, when you enter my house it smells like a litter box.

I need to take care of this TODAY because I'm having guests this evening.

2006-11-17 03:29:43 · 10 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

if not, how do you lay them in a kitchen? are they easy to cut to shape + size?

2006-11-17 03:24:51 · 3 answers · asked by jay dee 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've been assigned to remodel an 800 sq ft apartment after a fire. The inside has been completely gutted. All the contents destroyed including appliances, cabinets, and drywall. The fire did not get through the drywall, so no wall studs or ceiling joists are damaged. We have already cleaned the apt, pulling all drywall, ceilings and walls, stripped cabinets, shower, doors, ect. The apt is now like new construction. What is a fair price to charge realtor for the demolition and cleanup, and for the complete remodeling of the interior. All material will be provided by realtor. Remodeling will include installing new drywall, tape and texture, shower enclosure, toilet, water heater, 3 windows, doors, flooring, cabinets, painting ,ect. I'm just looking for ballpark pricing, just something to start with. Thanks

2006-11-17 03:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by kamenfire49 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my dad was putting together some pvc pipe, while using the purple primer he spilled it on our white washing machine and the gray linoleum turning it purple, is there something strong enough to get it out of the washer and linoleum

2006-11-17 03:16:42 · 1 answers · asked by Hauss 2 in Cleaning & Laundry