Home & Garden - 25 November 2006

a tin of Tartan colour paint

2006-11-25 04:22:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My two Daughters live in the basement and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for decorating ideas... I dont want them to paint the walls and the ceilings are like school ceilings, the white tile boards, and I dont want them to get ruined... can anyone help me?

2006-11-25 04:16:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-25 04:14:46 · 7 answers · asked by GARY P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My artificial poinsettias, in storage since last Christmas, are made of some kind of fabric. If I iron them, they may melt. Suggestions on how to make them relax and look good again?

2006-11-25 04:14:36 · 3 answers · asked by gcevans6318 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-25 04:09:18 · 9 answers · asked by darwinatridge 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-25 04:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

It is a 9-yr-old RCA electric dryer. It runs and turns but won't heat up. I checked the vents and cleaned out all the lint. Still won't heat. Any idea what the problem may be and how expensive to fix? (I am trying to determine if i might need a new one ~$300)?

2006-11-25 04:00:48 · 11 answers · asked by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

While trying to reinstall a new bathroom floor, I discovered some damage to the slab floor where it meets the toilet plumbing. How can I repair that floor to insure a better water-tight seal under the toilet?

2006-11-25 03:57:01 · 2 answers · asked by Jamie A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-25 03:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by KRISTI B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-25 03:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by Susan G 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am planting a japanese maple in a garden bed about 20'x9'. It will get morning sun, but be shaded from the Atlanta sun in the afternoon. There is nothing else planted there and I need some suggestions. It is directly in front of the house and the maple is the tallest plant I want. It will be the main focus point of my tiny urban garden. Thanks for any help.

2006-11-25 03:40:24 · 3 answers · asked by Helen 1 in Garden & Landscape

Aren't curtains for fussy old ladies these days?

2006-11-25 03:29:47 · 10 answers · asked by John16 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's darker than the surrounding blocks. This happened a year ago, and 5-6 years ago.

2006-11-25 03:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-25 03:16:58 · 39 answers · asked by freddy197120032003 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-25 03:16:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm moving house soon and buying a new washing machine. My clothes normally just need freshening up rather than a deep clean, so I'm looking for a washing machine that has a quick wash cycle. Any suggestions?

2006-11-25 03:16:14 · 13 answers · asked by Ruth S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have installed a series of new outlets, including GFI outlets, in a detached garage, but have not yet turned on power. I know that with GFI connections, one must observe line and load when continuing the circuit...but on regular outlets, I did not pay attention how lines came and went. While I kept black to brass terminals, and white to silver, they may ( or may not) cross poles in that the incoming lines may not match with outgoing lines ..top and bottom. Is this an issue?

2006-11-25 03:11:03 · 4 answers · asked by calnkath 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ive heard your pot plants will be nicer and healthier if you talk to them. I think it would be a good idea to name them. any ideas?

2006-11-25 03:04:34 · 9 answers · asked by eldridan 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm looking for additional ways to ensure that the theives don't come back and can't get in again.

I'd like to get an alarm system but the minimum requirement is 3-years and we're selling the house in the spring.

We've changed the locks and made sure all of the windows and sliding doors have sticks in them.

Really our peace of mind and security was stolen above all else, and we're trying to get that back.

I'd love advice.

2006-11-25 03:04:04 · 12 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Other - Home & Garden

The table has to support a static load over the whole surface and totals 3 tonnes.

2006-11-25 03:02:53 · 5 answers · asked by Toff 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We moved into a house that was assembled in 1946, and so no standard sized doors exist in the house. the door between the (uninsulated & unheated) summer porch and the living space is non-existant (the frame is still there but the door itself isn't). We are unable to buy a standard door for it and a custom door wold be a fair chunk of change.
the space inside the frame opening is 80.5inches by 31.5 inches. We would like to figure out what it would take (and then figure out the cost) to build a door compared to getting a custom door from the shop. thanx in advance.

2006-11-25 02:58:13 · 5 answers · asked by Rod R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Anyone know how to remove carpet glue from wood floors with a homemade solution? Besides the putty knife and scraping.. The carpet comes up and the padding stays firmly glued! It's a old house and I think the carpet has been there for at least 20 years or more.

2006-11-25 02:53:12 · 3 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I changed the hepa filter & it didn't help. It's a bagless vacuum. Any ideas?

2006-11-25 02:48:20 · 9 answers · asked by Weeber 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've already added one litre...do I need to put in more or is that too much? It doesn't have a gauge or a dip stick. The compressor was a gift and didn't come with a manual, and the brand is one of those generic brands (probably out of China) called American Force (no, not from the tire company). Any ideas?

2006-11-25 02:48:03 · 5 answers · asked by blue_eyed_kick_boxer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-25 02:47:03 · 10 answers · asked by ron m 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've discovered that there's been a slow gas leak under the floorboards in my bedroom ever since I moved in 3 years ago!
Turns out the central heating installer screwed the floorboard panel back down straight through the gas supply pipe.
I have turned off the gas supply, slowly removed the wood screw and am wondering if it is safe for me to seal the hole with a blow-torch & solder. I have never done any DIY plumbing before.
I am worried that I will get the second shock of my life if the residual gas in the 16metre pipe back-burns. Will the pipe explode/a torch of flame shoot out of the 2mm hole?

2006-11-25 02:41:58 · 16 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have based board heaters that are fed off of my Boiler. They work in several rooms of my house but not in others. Who should I contact to inspect and repair the problem? It is a Oil Heating System and uses hot water to heat the house.

2006-11-25 02:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-25 02:24:31 · 12 answers · asked by Jamie O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't wanna buy it on the internet because then you have to pay rediculous shipping and handling. I have a size 0 die thing with size 1 grommets, but the hole isnt big enough.

2006-11-25 02:17:15 · 2 answers · asked by Liza128 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-25 02:13:51 · 10 answers · asked by TIM C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs