Home & Garden - 27 December 2006

2006-12-27 06:57:38 · 12 answers · asked by Sanderson 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We started to sand our living room ceiling to get rid of a the texture. When we started sanding, the texture began to chip away. After the texture there is still another layer that became exposed and is is the color grey and is very hard. I have seen drywall and this does not appear to be anything like that. Could it be a cement board? Any suggestions as to how to fix it? Should i do ceiling tiles and leave it? Thanks!!

2006-12-27 06:52:04 · 2 answers · asked by kc3 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an old dishwasher to dispose of.

2006-12-27 06:51:07 · 3 answers · asked by JHS 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

im looking for brown fabric with light blue flowers on, ive chosen some wallpaper with this design and nees to make curtains etc. any good sites? thanks

2006-12-27 06:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i have tried bleach & other products, but nothing works

2006-12-27 06:46:18 · 31 answers · asked by jenpetten 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

It happens everytime I run the washing machine and whenever I flush the toilets. It began happening after I had a new water heater installed. Do you think there's a connection?

2006-12-27 06:42:51 · 5 answers · asked by IllegalMexicanImmigrant 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

iwhat would be the round-about sq footage price, excluding materials, to frame a ten foot long, 8 ft high wall and standard door. Not including dry wall or door lock installation and assuming no special requirements. I'm know there's not one universal price, but what's a reasonable and fair price for a US carpenter to charge?

2006-12-27 06:37:19 · 6 answers · asked by alan p 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

How does one stop a flooding toilet after flushing too much? A peculiar question, I know, but from an unfortunate incident I ran into....>_<

2006-12-27 06:36:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to replace a light bulb in a flush mount light fixture. But I see no center bolt on the light fixture so I dont know how to take the shade off and replace the light bulb.

Can anyone tell me how to replace a bulb on a flush mount light fixture that has no center bolt on it??

2006-12-27 06:35:40 · 6 answers · asked by Q1 Q 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Organizing products cost so much. What ideas do you have for free things to use for orgainzing?

2006-12-27 06:32:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 06:29:00 · 3 answers · asked by voleti s 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

When the air-conditioner is set to a lower temperature will it take less temperature?

2006-12-27 06:28:46 · 8 answers · asked by Nemesis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This tree is almost half dead now, and I wanted to hasten the deadening so that the Property Owners Association will cut it down sooner.

2006-12-27 06:26:05 · 5 answers · asked by HA! HA! HA! 5 in Garden & Landscape

It often amazes me how many people want carpeting in their dwelling area, you often see "new carpeting" advertised as if this is a desirable quality to have in your indoor space.

First of all there is the carpet, a slew of toxic materials(xylene, toluene), plastics, fire-retardants, dyes, pesticides, etc...then you have this toxic mass applied to your floor with equally toxic volatile glue. Most of these compounds are highly volatile, i.e they turn to gas readily and hence once they are in an enclosed space you will inhale them for years post carpet application.

Is it any wonder why people complain of fatigue, irritability, mood disorders, allergies when we have a substance that is so biologically toxic in our living environment? It is an indisputable fact that these chemicals cause deficits in health including cancer yet I guess having that carpet is more important then you and your families health.

So the question is, why do people even WANT carpet at all in their dwellings?

2006-12-27 06:25:31 · 10 answers · asked by r l 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 06:25:19 · 5 answers · asked by eruthh02 1 in Other - Home & Garden

They sell a Creosote sweeping log oin TV and I am wondering if anyone has used one fo these and did it help your problem with the Creosote in your chimney? www.creosotesweepinglog.com

2006-12-27 06:23:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I cant seem to find any hot pink/fushia silk rose bouquets online or at any craft stores. I am only looking to spend $150 on the whole bridal party. Anyone have any good web companies or outlets they have used in the past?? I live near Columbus, Ohio. And for all the morons who just want to b*tch at people on anwsers.... Its MY wedding and I chose hot pink. I am not asking your opinion on my wedding colors.

2006-12-27 06:20:53 · 2 answers · asked by mizz_cassie_cass 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

my friend has spilt red wine on her light cream carpet, this was yesterday and needs your help and wisdom to get the stain out!

2006-12-27 06:17:22 · 23 answers · asked by camshy0078 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-27 06:16:21 · 14 answers · asked by Jaz B 1 in Garden & Landscape

I really want to make my guestroom higher than it is, so is there any painting technique that I can use to cause this effect???

My ceiling is too low, I just want a way to make it look as if is higher. Is there anyone that can help???

Thanks in advance!

2006-12-27 06:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have my great grandmothers dining room table with 4 leaves, so it's huge! I can't afford to buy 14 dining room chairs, so I thought i'd buy a few different ones at auctions, yard sales, etc. If i refinish them and use matching upholstry for them will it work in my dining room? or should I save until I can buy matching?

2006-12-27 06:14:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The comforter is white and it's for an elderly person, her concern is the comforter will get dirty from the air. I was wondering if there was something to cover it,so she can still use it during the nights?

2006-12-27 06:13:56 · 4 answers · asked by AUD 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The ceiling fan light in my dads room shorted out. He said it rained sparks and everything. I took off the light and saw a small burn mark coming from it. Went to Home Depot and bought a replacement light kit for the fan. It still doesnt work and now my dad says that the hall light and out door light on the same circuit is also not working. I am no electrician but I am sincerely trying. Bought a multimeter as well and though I dont know how to work it I am getting readings from all the circuit breakers so I am guessing it is not that. Besides, none of the breakers tripped originally. I dont know what to do next? Buy a new fan or replace the switch? My dad know less about electricity than I and at 74 is grumpy as hell. Help me fix this so I dont blow a fuse in my head. Please!

2006-12-27 06:12:55 · 6 answers · asked by Modern Day Macedonian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The bottom part of the loops on my boyfriend's jeans always disconnect from him pulling up on them. Any suggestions how I can fix this?? Thank you! :-)

2006-12-27 06:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by Jennifer L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The black marks are from a brace that I wear and it is black rubber.The kitchen floor is linolium

2006-12-27 06:03:38 · 16 answers · asked by dellhotelling@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

hardwood floors? need to have 3 rooms done abou12x 15 each. thought about doing it myself but was advised against it. no experience,

2006-12-27 06:02:18 · 1 answers · asked by rfxdwg01 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

we get a lott of em in indiana

2006-12-27 05:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by cray-z chick 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What color bath rugs and shower curtain can I use for my bathroom if there are cream floors and 2 colors of tan tiles on the walls (a lt tan and a more tinted brownish tan)? I am a female living on my own so I am not opposed to pinks, etc.

2006-12-27 05:54:13 · 13 answers · asked by mychelleb25 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 05:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Mitch R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Frigidaire Elite electric stove with the solid burners (not the coils). The big burner has a crack in it and will not work. Is it possible to replace that burner with a regular coil burner? If I were to get another solid burner for it, it would cost me over $150!! I would much rather spend the $20 or so and get a regular coil burner.

2006-12-27 05:50:31 · 3 answers · asked by Yoi_55 7 in Maintenance & Repairs