Home & Garden - 27 November 2006

Hi, I am having a wall removed in my bathroom and when the contractor put on new sheet rock it appears to be narrower than the existing drywall. When the taping and mudding guy was working on it, the gap is very noticable. The contractor said all he needed to do was fill it in but I'm concerned he used the wrong size sheet rock and just filling it in may cause cracking in the future. Does anyone know if this solution is ok or should i ask him to re do the sheet rock with the right size? We are only talking about maybe three sheets worth..... Thank u in advance.

2006-11-27 14:52:26 · 11 answers · asked by get your nose out of the books 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 14:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by the_digital_godfather 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi does anyone know how to get a perfectly neat finish round a toilet and pedestal in the bathroom when laying laminate flooring or if there is a tool you can buy for this job as we are unable to lift up the toilet to slide the flooring underneath

2006-11-27 14:28:42 · 15 answers · asked by sugarbell 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-27 14:25:43 · 8 answers · asked by kathy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-27 14:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by A Lonely Kitty__♥ 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am looking online for snow globes but i cant find anywhre that has them. anyone collect them and if so is there a place online to buy them?

2006-11-27 14:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by melanie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The box with the Christmas ornaments!!!??

2006-11-27 14:22:50 · 4 answers · asked by luvguns2002 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Any one have any ideas how to get rid of pest frogs that hang around our pool at night?

2006-11-27 14:19:12 · 3 answers · asked by caz 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I had a pen bust in my back pocket today and didn't realize it at the time. I jumped in my Dodge truck with leather seats and when I got out, noticed the spot. Can anyone tell me something I can use to try to remove the stain. I tried hot water and simple green, (all I had at the moment) and it didn't work. I'm desperate. I feel awful for messing up my husband's truck seat! Thanks!!!

2006-11-27 14:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Amanda A 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there a solution for stray dogs problem other than killing them?

2006-11-27 14:12:23 · 7 answers · asked by shane F 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner but my budget is tight. Any suggestions on a good but cheap vaccum? Preferably under $150.

2006-11-27 14:09:20 · 7 answers · asked by glgaglros 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Apparently the water pump isn't pumping up water. Is there a way to fix this problem without spending a fortune to call up a professional?

2006-11-27 14:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by ♤ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I clean apartments. Recently cleaned one, that made me very sick to my stomach, and gave me a throbbing headache. After being gone for the night, then returning the next day, it happened again...Was I exposed to someone cooking meth? BTW, they had to repaint, recarpet and remove appliances. Also, two other workers felt the same, unfortunately, they were exposed for longer periods of time, ( 1mos)

2006-11-27 14:03:22 · 4 answers · asked by sisa57 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Sometimes the noise is as if more water has been released in the system but what worries me is seconds before I hear the more water getting released, I hear water drops as if there is some leak in the system. Is it normal or does my heating system really needs to be fixed?

2006-11-27 14:02:01 · 5 answers · asked by ankur_fic 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 13:57:31 · 14 answers · asked by jenn_sutton2006 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I replaced my old thermostat with a new digital one. The old thermostat worked but I wanted to replace it with a more up to date model. I faithfully followed the installation instructions and have checked the wiring 3 times but the new thermostat will not turn on the fan, heater, or A/C. I tried to reconnect the old thermostat but now it won't work either. I've checked the breakers at the main and they are fine. Is there a fuse somewhere that may have blown? Is there someway to check the thermostat?

2006-11-27 13:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by harsuwind 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 13:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I dont have allot of money but Im tired of buying the 50 dollar Kmart specials that dont work with dog hair.

Is 200 to much to pay for a G3 or G4 upright Kirby on ebay, some are reconditioned as new. Do I need to spend more? Ive scene the Rainbows but I hate the smell.

200 is allot to me so I dont want to get burned esp. on a vaccum cleaner.

2006-11-27 13:50:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I wanna set snow on my lawn but I am not sure how to make it stick to the ground.

2006-11-27 13:48:41 · 2 answers · asked by liberato 1 in Garden & Landscape

Basically, the floor tiles are layed out in a diamond style setting (make room look bigger) however, there are gaps in between shouldn't floor tiles be filled in like the walls, it feels like its a bit gappy or is this the look. What if bits & pieces fall in between surley that wouldn't look right.

2006-11-27 13:42:10 · 7 answers · asked by mita 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know the paper should be removed first, but it is on really tight so I was thinking about giving it a try. I've done alot of remodeling but I've never cut corners like this. What do you think?

2006-11-27 13:38:37 · 17 answers · asked by Betsi 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a spare Blue Rhino 20# propane tank for our BBQ that is completely full and didn't get used this summer. Is it safe to keep it outside all winter? Is there a safe temperature range for propane?

2006-11-27 13:33:40 · 7 answers · asked by Don D 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Assuming you had to work with a small crew and
reach up to 30 ft in height working around
windows and other obstacles would you:

Rent a scissors lift
Erect scaffolding
Apply by sprayer and brush
Apply by power roller
Apply by brush
Apply by spray
Wash and brush the wood first
Pressure wash the wood first
Just brush the wood first with a stiff brush
other?

2006-11-27 13:26:04 · 3 answers · asked by farmer 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

We rented an old building (about 80 years old) and are renovating it for a retail space. When we started demolation we discovered a sag in the concrete that was covered by plywood-- which is inapropriate as you bounce on the sales floor--- so we ripped it up. The sag in the floor is about 22 ft by 30ft and is 6" deep on the wall side and level in the middle of the space. What would be the best way to make the floor level again. We plan to recarpet the area.

2006-11-27 13:20:37 · 12 answers · asked by oksooner339 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need help.my teacher gave us an assignment and i need a flower name that blooms at night

2006-11-27 13:12:12 · 5 answers · asked by lizzy 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-27 13:09:31 · 15 answers · asked by Layne J 1 in Garden & Landscape

My aloe plants are struggling. I have other plants and they do fine. I was told maybe I was watering them to much. Can I get a little green thumb guidance? Thanks for your help!

2006-11-27 12:56:17 · 15 answers · asked by Nakki_1 1 in Garden & Landscape

I recently moved and my cat's kitty condo is now too unstable for use. Needless to say my kitty is very sad and would very much like you to help her clueless owner. The problem is this: I have a piece of wood (is or is like particle board), roughly 1' by 3', I have a thing that is like a machine screw, except there is no "end" on it, it is just a column with threads, and I also have the same screw but it came preattached to a part of the condo, and I have something called a "TEE NUT". The tee nut was originally attached to the wood but is now not attached, hence leading to the instability. How do you screw the tee nut back in to the wood to make a stable connection between the part of condo + screw with the wood with the help of the tee nut? the columned screw goes to another part, but I can use it to help put this thing together. Help please no one else I know can figure out what I am talking about or knows how to fix it. I am talking to you home improvement gurus. Thank you!

2006-11-27 12:53:23 · 3 answers · asked by Olivia_Raye 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Ok I just got some nice fire works and there legal
where is the best place to keep them ?
and what do I keep them in ?

thanks

P.S.
I have them in my grage is that a good place there in a container with hockey pucks on top of them is that a good place ?

2006-11-27 12:51:05 · 6 answers · asked by Paintballer 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-27 12:50:49 · 2 answers · asked by vballdrummer 2 in Decorating & Remodeling