Home & Garden - 4 January 2007

I would like an addition added to my entry porch. Aprox 6' x 8' with full width steps and tin roof. Any one care to supply the brawn and tools for this undertaking -- if I promise to stay out of the way!?! Oh, cash job.

2007-01-04 04:30:07 · 3 answers · asked by reynwater 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a 1988 liquid (water) underfloor heating system heated from a conventional oil boiler. The main system was from a 6 branch manifold where each branch fed through a PARRALEL network of pipes under a certain house floor plan section. The manufacturer likened it to 'radiator' sections under the floor. I now see that this is totally crap as water (or most things) flows through point of least resistance and therefore, this allows sediment to build up in 'radiator' sections under the floor. Last time this happened when we changed from a Rayburn solid fuel boiler to the oil boiler, we managed to clear most (if not all) the sections by feeding the circuits with some sludge remover liquid over some weeks and then refilling with some preventative solution. That was around 6 years ago and it's been OK since then. This last work has been caried out by ' someone who knows everything' and now the stystem is blocked because he did not flush the system through and treat with preventative. ????

2007-01-04 04:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by castlehawking 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

..the window seal in my living room has what looks like 2 nest type things growing on the INSIDE... and on the ledge on the inside there was a pile of what looks like DIRT that is falling from the window seal. The nasty cocoon looking nest things look like little sprinkles of dirt but they are forming up there and I have no idea what they are!! HELP!!!!!!!!! What could they be? I keep a very tidy, clean apartment....

2007-01-04 04:28:12 · 9 answers · asked by Unknown 1 in Other - Home & Garden

landlady not doing anything i have got two quote but landlady said to expensive what do i do. getting colder

2007-01-04 04:22:24 · 13 answers · asked by ANNETTE T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The kit is a large plastic sheet (20X30feet) laid over plastic pipe frame. You fill it with a few inches of water and the cold of winter is supposed to make it freeze. But it is never cold enough so it is mostly water with a ittle ice. Are there off-the shelf systems that could be used to freeze it? I could possibly build a unit if the proper equipment is available. It would need to run on a standard 120V outlet.

2007-01-04 04:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by entropic v 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a bunch of tree roots that have invaded my sewer line, and I'm avoiding the obvious -- the $4500 project of getting it re-piped. Getting it snaked works (every 6 months), but it costs over $100 each time. I'd like to try RootX and wanted to know if it really works. Thanks!

2007-01-04 04:18:27 · 4 answers · asked by answerneil 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I will be having a custom cushion made to fit the space. I want it to be thick enough that you could sleep on it. Any internet resources would be helpful as I will have to order it.

2007-01-04 04:17:23 · 6 answers · asked by 2littleiggies 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

shower pressure

2007-01-04 04:16:10 · 11 answers · asked by Patrick 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-04 04:13:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-04 04:13:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-04 04:12:18 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah . 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My son is a little one and his socks get so dirty!!! I tried bleach and did it by the bottle instructions and they still came out dirty looking! What do I do?

2007-01-04 04:11:36 · 5 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

black marker pen on new tracksuit jacket

2007-01-04 04:11:15 · 8 answers · asked by R M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-04 04:11:07 · 11 answers · asked by Robert n 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Let me start by saying that I do not wish to hear responses about ghosts. They do not exist, period.

On to the issue. A few interior room and closet doors either want to slowly swing open when I partially close them or swing closed when I open them. Id like them to stay put. My guess is that since 1886 when the house was built there has been some settling of the foundation and the house isnt perfectly level. So I need some advice on the best way to fix them. Should I shim the hinges, and if so, which one for each condition? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and have a happy new year everyone.

2007-01-04 04:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by audioengineer2005 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-04 04:06:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-04 04:05:30 · 14 answers · asked by johnwalton511@btinternet.com 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

During the contract period on a home purchase we had a 3 day radon test done by a professional back in 09/2006. The test showed that the radon was at 2.4 piC/L. We bought the home and had another short-term test done two weeks ago (we had an extra mail-in test kit and were curious). This test shows the level at 30! Do radon levels vary this much or is it more likely that one of the tests is in error? In October, we did have a bathroom put into the basement which required some concrete work to run the drain line. Can this be the reason? We are getting another test done to confirm the level but are very concerned that someone may have tampered with the initial test before we bought the home (the home was occupied by the sellers at that time). Thanks.

2007-01-04 04:04:45 · 5 answers · asked by DH 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-04 03:54:44 · 4 answers · asked by Corvette 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What could be the cause and is there a simple way to fi it without callinga plumber?

2007-01-04 03:46:50 · 18 answers · asked by Nick S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my credit is not a+ but im looking to turn a new leaf this year and get it all together for myself im grateful respecful keep an emaculant place please help

2007-01-04 03:36:03 · 4 answers · asked by bebe06 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-04 03:16:18 · 4 answers · asked by heepee 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm a natural pack-rat, but I need to get rid of all the empty prescription pill bottles that have been piling up. Is there anything better than just pitching them in the trash?

2007-01-04 03:15:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Ive been out in the garden most of the day chopping down trees, now Ive got a pile of wood to get rid of. Also anyone know where I can get some strong stable doors cos (up until now) my gee gees kept escaping.............?

2007-01-04 03:12:59 · 9 answers · asked by jane b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My husband is wanting to remove shoe polish build up off his dress shoes. What can we use for this job??

2007-01-04 03:10:55 · 3 answers · asked by M.S. Mom 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My husband is wanting to remove shoe polish build up off his dress shoes. What can we use for this job??

2007-01-04 03:10:41 · 2 answers · asked by M.S. Mom 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Went to the hardware store to buy a new tank and they asked for the tank number. They told me it was on the back near the water intake. Nothing back there on my tank. This is an old tank, probably been in this home since it was built in the early 70s.

2007-01-04 03:06:24 · 4 answers · asked by Chris H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-04 02:57:41 · 4 answers · asked by ourindiya 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-04 02:53:36 · 2 answers · asked by Alexander 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-04 02:52:40 · 18 answers · asked by GeremiBeagle 1 in Decorating & Remodeling