Home & Garden - 19 December 2006

can I turn off the fire alarm when it starts ringing?if yes, how?

thanks for your answers.

2006-12-19 13:27:06 · 2 answers · asked by Gardenia 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to know if 2" X 10" joists will work.
I recently bought a new home, and on the property is an outbuilding which measures (inside)
28'8" wide, 72'3" long and floor to where the ceiling would be (the rafters) 25'10". I want to make a second floor, but maintain the clear span on the main floor. Will 2" X 10" joists be sufficient for the almost 29' span?

2006-12-19 13:15:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What type of paint is used as well as the process ? Are these items available at any paint store ?

2006-12-19 13:15:00 · 5 answers · asked by qkersh61 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-19 13:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by nbscorpio3 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-19 13:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by sbinky7 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We are considering using a West Bend 100 cup coffeemaker for this at our church. West Bend says it will void the warranty. Why is this use problematic?

2006-12-19 12:56:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I rent a house and the smoke detector goes off when we open the bathroom door and let out the steam after a shower. Right now we've just taken the smoke detector out because it wakes everyone up in the morning. We talked to the property management company about this and they keep replacing the detectors with presumably the same crappy ones. What should we do?

2006-12-19 12:49:54 · 9 answers · asked by Cybele 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-19 12:39:46 · 12 answers · asked by seaurchin 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A designed tray made from abs plastic to be placed under your toaster to catch all falling crumbs. From countertop to tabletop to storage not another crumb, as long as you use the ToasterCoaster(R)

2006-12-19 12:37:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

What would cause this? The dryer runs, but won't tumble the clothes. Help!
Its a Whirlpool model #LG5321XTN0...if that matters

2006-12-19 12:28:16 · 9 answers · asked by animal_mother 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-19 12:28:06 · 3 answers · asked by clintea 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I've tried, sound waves, poison pellets, stuff on lawn to get rid of grubs, mothballs, traps. The little critters are a whole lot more persistant and smarter then me. Basically I'm about ready to give up and raise the white flag. Is there a miracle cure out there. No sense on answering if you suggest any of the above.

2006-12-19 12:18:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I asked a couple of weeks ago about a water heater with rusty water. The water is a rusty orange color when you only turn on the hot water. It is clear with cold. Recommendations from this board and friends suggested we replace our water heater. My husband and I replaced the hot water heater last night. However the water is still orange. Will this take a bit to flush out the pipes before the water runs clear? We noticed the rusty water about a month ago-not sure how much build up there is. We have a water softener, there is no odor to the water, and our neighbors do not have this problem. The house is 5 years old. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

2006-12-19 12:15:50 · 8 answers · asked by ltlbabie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

picking paint colors for a bedroom

2006-12-19 12:12:42 · 11 answers · asked by jonathan_922 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-19 11:59:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a very large amount of rough cut lumber, properly stacked, and stored. I was wondering who would be interested in buying it, and what is it worth. It is mostly oak, maple, and cherry!

2006-12-19 11:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i keep hearing this cricket like noise in my basement when I do laundry what do you think it is?

2006-12-19 11:50:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The new room I am moving into has gorgeous Edwardian woodwork throughout, giant wood & glass cabinets, white plaster walls (I'd like to paint them light powder blue) and very dark, chocolate brown beams on the ceiling wainscoting and chair rails for the bottom half of the room. The carpet is light tan and will be covered up with rugs. But should I go with matching choc. brown furniture? The bed frame in the room is black iron, matte finish. I'd like to keep as much of the original details in the room as the focal point but find a more modern color scheme for the bedding and accessories. I'm stuck on what color to go with for the furniture. The room is dark so a little bright accent here & there would help. Any ideas?

2006-12-19 11:50:38 · 10 answers · asked by edwardian_room 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-19 11:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by amazedmaize 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

okay so i got this plant but i dont know what type care it needs.....its a small to medium house plant with long thin leaves, in the shape of aloe leaves but very thin and stand straight up with thin strips of red that outline each leaf.
if anyone knows what this is or even i you have a guess an answer would be great....

2006-12-19 11:33:52 · 2 answers · asked by sweet_bfly02 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-19 11:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Rheem 53 g.water heater wiring Dia.

2006-12-19 11:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by wd_hnsn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-19 11:22:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-19 11:03:33 · 30 answers · asked by Linzi 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently moved and have to adjust to a loud refridgerator. does anyone know of any techiques to make it quieter?

2006-12-19 11:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by curiousgirl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-19 10:59:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i got candle wax on my marble counter tops!please somebody help me!

2006-12-19 10:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by I love you :) I think :/ 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am buying appliances from either the Brick or Future Shop(in Canada) I have asked for quotes from both. Is it okay to negotiate better prices or is what they tell me the final sticker price. Does it help when I'm buying all of one Brand?(LG) Also does anyone have an opinion on which company has the better warrany? any other information about these 2 companies or appliances would be a help!

2006-12-19 10:34:16 · 5 answers · asked by rimples25 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-19 10:34:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Kenmore stove and it has the electronic keypad. I can not find the manual. Someone switched it to Celsius and I can not get it switched back to Fahrenheit. Does anyone know how to do this? The model # is 665.9580200

2006-12-19 10:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by floridagirl 2 in Other - Home & Garden