Home & Garden - 5 December 2006

We just moved into our new house.

The gas furnace is under five years old and heats up the house quite well.

THe problem is it seems to be running constantly. The furnace and fan will come on for a while and then shut off. Then two minutes later it comes on again.

The house retains heat and is fairly winterized but the furnace seems to be always running. Any ideas as to why this is happening?

Thanks so much for your time.

2006-12-05 04:11:56 · 8 answers · asked by Linda 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a hotpoint Washer Dryer wd61. This weekend when it was on a wash cycle it stopped draining, so the water is staying in the drum etc. even though it's starting to spin. I've tried it a few times and the pump isn't starting like it normall does. Now, I've took the back off and found the pump which look easy to replace. I'm covered under parts only warranty with Hotpoint who charge a total of £90 to come and repair it. I can buy the pump for £24 from hotpoint direct. My question is - is this as easy as it looks/seems? If the water isn't draining, will it defo be the pump? All opinions welcome! (Just so you know, I've changed brushes before on washer so fairly confident to have a go).

2006-12-05 04:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by robigouk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 03:48:00 · 2 answers · asked by red_poison_frog 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't want to hire someone to do this, i have a chain saw to cut it down with, it's the root system i'm concerned with, whats the best way to be rid of it besides digging it up, i know that option. I was told after cutting it down , drill holes down into the trunk and fill with kerosene and let sit for 1 year filling the holes with kerosene periodically and then burn the root system out , will this work?

2006-12-05 03:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by jack 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-05 03:37:49 · 16 answers · asked by Emma S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Saw it in a catalog , one was a log cabin, house etc

Thanks for your help!

2006-12-05 03:24:17 · 5 answers · asked by mackie1069 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have two sliding glass doors that I would like to cover with draperies that are good for cold weather. Anyone know a store or a link?

2006-12-05 03:21:34 · 3 answers · asked by romanster2 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-05 03:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by clint b 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi all

I'm doing up a flat at the moment, and am right at the start of the project.

I need to replace the kitchen (inc decoration), replace bathroom (inc. decoration), decorate and carpet throughout and replaster the lounge ceiling. Also, I will need to put in a few extra sockets in the kitchen, and am planning to stick socket converters all over the house to double all the existing single sockets. Maybe move a light fitting or two as well.

My question is this - what is the best order to do things in? Should I start with the bathroom, the decoration, the kitchen, the electrics?
Please could you give me reasons why as well as just a suggested order.

I do not need to worry about living conditions in the house whilst doing it up, just in case that makes any difference.

Would really appreciate any advice. Let me know

Many thanks
Matt

2006-12-05 03:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Matty 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have one standing lamp in a very small studio apt. I have enough room for one standing lamp. It has takes 5 bulbs at a max of 40 watts each. It has stainless steel unremovable lamp shades that just don't give off enough light. Would it be a fire hazard to put 60 watt bulbs in it?


I can't rewire the to put up a light because I rent. And I can't drill into the ceiling either because it's made of reinforced concrete. So, track lights are out.

2006-12-05 03:17:05 · 6 answers · asked by Triquetra 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband, who knows alot about fixing a house is somehow having trouble grouting the tub. For some odd reason, the caulk / grout is not adhering between the tub and plastic (tile) walls. The tub is not plastic. I don't think he has tried mixing his own grout yet, but he has tried 2 types of caulk and 1 type of premixed grout. Not sure if the premixed grout will work, it's only been two days since he's put it on, but if it doesn't, what else could he try.

2006-12-05 03:13:55 · 7 answers · asked by Vi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 03:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by lilollies 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i was reading an answer to someones question on here about removing gum from the carpet one of the answers was use hot ise...any ideas what it is?

2006-12-05 03:04:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I need some ideas for colors and patterns. Are there any good websites to help with ideas for painting your home??

2006-12-05 02:54:30 · 4 answers · asked by nat_00420 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our vent will work on our heater and it will blow close to warm air. The air conditioner worked on auto but when we tried to turn the heat on auto, it would heat up and smell like the heater was coming on but all you can hear is ticking and nothing coming out of the vents, so we're freezing because I don't want to leave the vent on ALL night, for 1 it runs up the electric bill and 2, it will get too hot. We don't have the money to have someone come out so I'm trying to figure something out before we have to resort to that. I don't want my house to burn down so I'm not going to try anything. Just seeing if anyone has experienced this or not.

2006-12-05 02:45:16 · 5 answers · asked by ParisLynn16 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i've gotta move house soon and i HATE packing!!! any ideas how to make it quicker and/or easier?
oh and i already tried just shoving the stuff in bags...my mom went mental and told me to do it again *sighs*!

2006-12-05 02:40:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am looking for a product not necessarily lasting but which will visable kill any bacteria and make the grout look fresh and clean.It gets old quick using a tooth brush.

2006-12-05 02:34:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The longest the blower will run is approx 2mins. The gas stays blowing for a while at first with the blower kicks on and off. Then the gas shuts off and the blower will run for a while then the gas will kick in. This is all very intermittent and has no real pattern. I have replaced the stat and the thermocouple. But not sure where to go from here. HELP????

2006-12-05 02:28:40 · 2 answers · asked by CHIEF 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 02:25:37 · 2 answers · asked by Smart_Guy 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am trying to buy my husband an inexpensive table saw for christmas but don't really know anything about power tools. He would be using it for small projects around the house.

Thank you

2006-12-05 02:22:17 · 2 answers · asked by Mary 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have just bought a new house and before we move in, are going to completely remodel it. My husband is in construction and can check progress every night. We need someone to coordinate subcontractors and supervise...I work from home and know a little about construction....is it overly complicated to organize, make phone calls and do it myself?

2006-12-05 02:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by TRE 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-05 02:14:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How long does it take to grow/ripeen?

2006-12-05 02:13:31 · 9 answers · asked by michel d 1 in Other - Home & Garden

please help with this survey and indicate how many people are in your household.

2006-12-05 02:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by Nate M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I tried different kinds of traps and they didn't work. when I got a cat it scatched up my grandson , I even tried poison (my grandson was safe) these mice are bionic or something. Please help

2006-12-05 02:08:05 · 7 answers · asked by marjros7 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My sister has been pouring grease in her sink. It has settled in her sewer pipes. She also has tree roots to add to the problem. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do to solve it? Thanks for any and all help.

2006-12-05 02:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by NEWBEE1 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have had to cut it out twice before and put down fresh stuff, but it is a pain. Why does it go black can i clean it off or give up and let it grow.

2006-12-05 02:03:22 · 16 answers · asked by eric t 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-05 01:58:21 · 2 answers · asked by gigi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-05 01:43:38 · 18 answers · asked by MATHEW B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Not ımpressed as just had a new bathroom ınstalled and one of the workmen has burnt my bath wıth hıs cıgarette. Its not so bad that the plastıc has melted but ıts unsıghtly - does anyone know anythıng that can remove ıt?

Ideally I would want the workmen to replace my bath but as I lıve ın turkey and smokıng ıs the norm when doıng anythıng I dont thınk I have much chance!

2006-12-05 01:42:44 · 12 answers · asked by Catherine T 2 in Maintenance & Repairs