Home & Garden - 29 November 2006

My upstairs neighbors are very noisy. Do you know if there is anything I could put on the ceiling myself (without my landlord's help) like some type of layer that I could stick on the ceiling. Please let me know.
Thanks.

2006-11-29 09:44:35 · 9 answers · asked by goldenmoon27 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Was just wondering how close something can be to a radiator without catching fire? and if you can put stuff on top of them? they dont seem to get very hot to me i can put my hand on it without it burning...

2006-11-29 09:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by illbeyourfantasy10 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My garden plot is well-drained, with slightly chalky soil and in a very sunny position.

I'd like to grow some structural/ornamental plants there.

I like the idea of ornamental grasses - like the black varieties - but not tall growing grasses like Pampas.

What other structural, low-lying grasses could I plant there?

Are there flowers/plants that would go particularly well with the black grass AND thrive in these soil conditions?

(Climate: South East England)

2006-11-29 09:39:39 · 7 answers · asked by Neil_R 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-29 09:38:02 · 2 answers · asked by la chiqiuta 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-29 09:33:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I moved into a new built house. Boiler + Radiator insurance £15 per month. Please, Please, I understand have insurance is better than no insurance. But what do you think? Electric heater is not expensive now. Can we have free electric blanket from Govt.

2006-11-29 09:32:53 · 2 answers · asked by Beckham 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-29 09:32:07 · 3 answers · asked by Fronduti G 1 in Garden & Landscape

Do u know any website with tips??? bored

2006-11-29 09:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-29 09:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-29 09:22:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-29 09:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by M smith 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 09:19:17 · 6 answers · asked by Courtney(: 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I dont have an existing light fixture that I will be replacing the security light with.

2006-11-29 09:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How would you find out the electric charge per minute/hour if its easier for household items? I no items that have to warm up use more electric but items such as lights/TV/Stereo/Washing Machine etc How do you find out how much electric it uses?
Thanks Jo x

2006-11-29 09:08:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i was told there was a conversion kit, but the stores do not sell it anymore. anyone know were i can get one or how to do it?

2006-11-29 09:06:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The pipes in my place are made of either PVC and Copper, now the temp outside is close to 22f, and obviously one of my PVC pipe is frozen. I am worry about the pipe may go bursted...I believe I once heard someone said that PVC pipe is in fact stronger than copper one and the chances for PVC pipe to burst is relatively low. I wonder if it's true that PVC pipe is less vulnerable?

2006-11-29 09:04:15 · 10 answers · asked by joan_crawford_rise_again 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It hasn't gone out! It's just started smelling strongly today!

2006-11-29 09:02:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-29 09:01:31 · 2 answers · asked by Asif B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

What are those hawiiand flowers called? the ones that are little designs on like everything? anyone? anyone at all?

2006-11-29 09:00:14 · 12 answers · asked by Cassy P 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-29 08:56:51 · 9 answers · asked by oneangryasian 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

how much does it cost for a nice natural tree, around 7-7.5 feet?

2006-11-29 08:56:24 · 4 answers · asked by Bryce R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 08:55:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-29 08:54:15 · 3 answers · asked by oneangryasian 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

wiv detergent the clothes come out clean?
but when u put ur dirty clothes in bath n spin it wiv ur hand or feet it stays dirty?

2006-11-29 08:52:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a Victorian dump which is green with white lace flowers inside. The object is so I was led to believe over a hundred years old, somebody has said it is a reproduction. How can I tell. The base is rough to touch, it leans to one side and it has what feels like grip marks when you hold it. There is one virtually identical in the Sunderland winter garden museum.

2006-11-29 08:48:37 · 5 answers · asked by Mick H 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have an a.o. glass water heater. it no longer works, and i need someone who is willing to either repair or replace it (like i buy a new one & pick it up, they install) and take the old one away all for less than 600 bucks. any suggestions? are these "permit" and "shut off" fees sears quoted me really necessary?

2006-11-29 08:47:43 · 3 answers · asked by s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have been looking for the best candle out there. We want a candle that fills the room with its fragrance FAST! all teh candles we have found dont smell, they are just a light! Please, give me your personal experience!!! thanks

2006-11-29 08:44:43 · 15 answers · asked by JuSt AsKiNg 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have scrubbed and scrubbed, but they are still there. I want the tub to look sparkling clean like it did when I first moved in.

2006-11-29 08:43:32 · 21 answers · asked by dark_phoenix 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-29 08:29:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a contemporary style backyard with some custom planters in the corner that measure 3 feet tall, with a 2ft x 2ft opening on the top. I am looking for a nice tall tree or plant to put in them that would add shade to my yard and fit the contemporary motif. I'm not sure which tall plants would grow well within such a constrained pot/planter. I was thinking some species of bamboo, but I am clueless when it comes to botany. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I live in Houston, so it has to be something appropriate for a more hot, humid, rainy climate (+/- a few colder days in the winter). I would prefer something low maintenance and hardy.

Thanks in advance!

2006-11-29 08:19:50 · 2 answers · asked by CyberCyco 2 in Garden & Landscape