Home & Garden - 28 December 2006

2006-12-28 13:35:05 · 27 answers · asked by katien1124 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to purchase a pair of twin beds for my new guest room. How do I choose? Should I try them out and pick what I prefer? Go with firmer in case of older guests? Or have one bed softer than the other? Can someone help??

2006-12-28 13:32:03 · 9 answers · asked by Catsa 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 13:27:57 · 4 answers · asked by rockability 1 in Garden & Landscape

I move into a 1-bedroom apt. shaped like an H. The two sides are the bedroom and living room, and the "-" is the galley-style kitchen connecting the two. Both sides have separate outside entrance. The problem is that closet and bathroom can only be accessed on one side. Should I make the living room with entertainment center/couch the side with the bathroom in case friend's sleep over and need bathroom access, or put the closet and bathroom in my bedroom. Hang-out room where guests sleep would have no bathroom and they walk-through my bedroom or find a tree outside. But then I have closet access.

2006-12-28 13:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by atljogger 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We're having ant trouble. The man we're renting from built this house himself. Right now we're having a huge ant problem and money is tight. I was wondering if the landlord is responsible for having our house fumigated since any other problem we've had so far he's dealt with personally.

2006-12-28 13:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a piece of land and have seen homes build out of nothing but cinder/concrete blocks. It looks like they use wood and tin for the roofs. Does anyone know where there are some basic plans or can offer some advice before I put a concrete slab for the fountation and start stacking?

2006-12-28 13:21:01 · 5 answers · asked by triquetra1754 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I own so much STUFF! My closet is packed full of clothes and odd-and-ends...I have shelves full of nick-nacks...What should I do? Where do I start? HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS STUFF?! I always have the "Oh I'm going to use this...eventually..." excuse when trying to throw out things...I still have Pokemon cards from when I was eleven...And barbies. It's really sad. Haha. Help me?

2006-12-28 13:20:55 · 14 answers · asked by Kitty Kat 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought these cute on the wall vases for my apartment that allow a single stem to be placed in each, and currently I have Gerber Daisies. I doubt they will last long...does anyone know the answer to this? I hate carnations...and will only resort to fake flowers when i am going out of town.

2006-12-28 13:19:49 · 6 answers · asked by eands10 2 in Other - Home & Garden

if I listen to their sales demo. I checked the BBB and they have a satisfactory rating, but I find it hard to believe about the shopping spree (it's some kind of catalog). Anyone with any knowledge or experience with this company?

2006-12-28 13:12:36 · 10 answers · asked by TigerLilly 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-28 13:05:50 · 10 answers · asked by abbey 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need to cover a wire fence very quickly.

2006-12-28 13:02:11 · 13 answers · asked by ljubavi 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am not interested in granite and am mainly considering laminate (formica) or corian because I don't really need anything too upscale. I would consider quartz but my impression is it's outrageously expensive. But it would be so easy to have a reference source saying laminate costs x, corian is x+2, etc. I have had bad experiences at Home Depot and am trying to avoid them if possible.

2006-12-28 12:56:56 · 2 answers · asked by njyogibear 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 12:53:27 · 2 answers · asked by sooner73071 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i want to hang shutters to the exterior of a new adition,i need to know if just screws,will do the job or if a wedge anchor will work better

2006-12-28 12:53:20 · 7 answers · asked by nola_david 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-28 12:52:20 · 18 answers · asked by Ashley S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am finishing my basement and am wondering what would be the most cost efficient, yet practical way to cover the floor? We have considered a wood/laminate, carpet, a combination of wood and carpet, or paint? Any ideas?

2006-12-28 12:49:11 · 15 answers · asked by basementbabe 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 12:47:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 12:47:33 · 8 answers · asked by angel_kisses032002 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-28 12:46:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I love tropical plants and trees, most importantly, i would love to have some japanese maples around the house, would they survive the outdoor heat? The temperature can reach 120f out here.

2006-12-28 12:42:55 · 3 answers · asked by VP 1 in Garden & Landscape

well, it's "Skil" brand and basically I plan to use it to first make a place to hold cards in the bottom of a cribbage board, and then maybe to do decorations on other wood projects. I know I at least need a straight bit.

2006-12-28 12:38:17 · 12 answers · asked by lansingstudent09101 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Normal size, 3 pillow couch, 8 foot long.
I'd want a minimum 2 layers of tape.

Are extra wide rolls of duct tape available?

What's a ballpark total cost?

2006-12-28 12:35:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 12:31:13 · 16 answers · asked by Pimpafeller 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the wok is rusted from leaving water in it. it is a nice joyce chen wok and i dont want to throw it out. thanks

2006-12-28 12:26:33 · 8 answers · asked by miss_betony 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

this is after washing them in washing machine
is it preventabale?
thanks in advance
peace

2006-12-28 12:24:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

One of my bedroom has the door locked by mistake. This one does not have a key.. it is a simple knob with a button to lock inside. Any siggestion on how I can open it without having to call a locksmith ?

2006-12-28 12:20:21 · 8 answers · asked by Manjunath D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-28 12:19:00 · 3 answers · asked by fatman92 1 in Garden & Landscape

Any ideas how I can increase the water level down my toilet pan? Obviously if I pour water down the loo, the water level sorts itself out round the u-bend and stays the same. It just seems to look a little low. Any ideas? Can I top up the water level in the cistern thing?

Any plumbers out there got any ideas?

2006-12-28 12:09:28 · 11 answers · asked by lozzielaws 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-28 12:06:31 · 6 answers · asked by mei58_07446 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm not exactly sure what category this would go in, but...
For four straight nights, kids have been taking my neighbors lawn furniture and dumping them on top of my vehicles. Am I allowed to fire my BB gun at people who trespass onto my property? It wouldn't hurt them too bad. I've set up a videocamera in my garage because I'm sure they'll be back tonight. I know this question is kind of weird....

2006-12-28 12:00:18 · 17 answers · asked by oriolesfan2323 4 in Other - Home & Garden