Home & Garden - 6 January 2007

all in DIY shops are not for use withe dishwashers/washers

2007-01-06 04:52:32 · 4 answers · asked by wilmot 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-06 04:43:58 · 13 answers · asked by milter h 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My house sits on a double city lot, 60' wide. There was a house at one time on the second lot. Right now its open yard, but will soon house our 16'x30 addition to our home. My problem is that behind our exisiting house and behind where the house next door used to be my backyard floods. 80% of the yard is grass, the rest is garage and a brick paver patio. We want to build up our yard and grade it so the water runs out of the yard. Does anyone have any general "how tos" for this project? We've got some ideas as well as all of the resources, but want to make sure this is done properly. Should we remove the sod, lay gravel, just top soil, both, leave the sod, should the water run off towards the sides of the yard? The neighbor behind us is also building his yard up in spring, but the neighbors on both sides of us are not. There is limited information on this that I can find. If anyone has a website or can offer advice it would be appreciated!

2007-01-06 04:39:54 · 4 answers · asked by skyblueme 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-06 04:36:53 · 4 answers · asked by cosmicRob 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I took the top off of the tank to see what is going on. When you flush the toilet, the flapper at the bottom that plugs the hole stays up. How do I fix this? My son is three and goes potty by himself and the toilet runs all day until we hear it. Help!!!

2007-01-06 04:34:02 · 11 answers · asked by jdecorse25 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-06 04:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a mildew smell coming from my Washing Machine. I've checked the connections and find no leaks. I've washed the tub by itself with bleach and cleaned the lid. I only get the smell when I open the lid. I used to get it even when the lid was closed. I'm stumped at what to do.

2007-01-06 04:31:08 · 3 answers · asked by clgbutterfly 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

what do u think is the best washer on the market now & Y?

2007-01-06 04:27:43 · 4 answers · asked by kimmie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have just moved into an appartment .The owner of the appartment explained to my husband and i that she just bought it from the person the appartment was willed to and that she bought it for her aged mother ,but instead of her aged mother moving in she rented it to us.And we moved in Mid-November and ment a lot of flies on the floor we disposed them ,but since then we have been killing giant flies 8 to 10 flies on daily basis only in our living room and they come from the ceiling . We are now very disturbed,plus this is winter period and not summer that flies fly around easily so what will be the explaination to this before they run us crazy and what do we do? Please i need realistic answers to this question . And i thank every one out there.

2007-01-06 04:26:41 · 3 answers · asked by lit22lily 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Our neighbor planted (3 years ago) about 6 trees directly on our property line. We thought nothing of it at the time, but now branches are touching our shed and leaves are falling all over our yard. We want these trees gone! This neighbor is has been unreasonable in other matters, so we will not be able to get him to agree. How should we proceed?

2007-01-06 04:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by squeaky 1 in Garden & Landscape

the drain has slowed down in the past week- I've tried Draino but there has been no appreciable increase in drainage. Any ideas??, other than a plumber and a snake?

2007-01-06 04:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by AIM 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

spud it up!

2007-01-06 04:04:06 · 15 answers · asked by bumblebeenyhappy 2 in Garden & Landscape

some of our clothes are mess up what can you do for the smell

2007-01-06 04:03:23 · 6 answers · asked by sandra a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Only it was automatically decided I was Jane B by Yahoo. The thing is B is the first letter of my surname but it doesnt appear anywhere on my email address. So how did Yahoo know what to call me?

2007-01-06 03:55:51 · 2 answers · asked by jane b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-06 03:51:49 · 27 answers · asked by birkirkara 1 in Garden & Landscape

you would do with it?

2007-01-06 03:46:31 · 8 answers · asked by Joyce D 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a clogged bathroom drainpipe. The sink trap is brand new, so i know the clog is somewhere down the line. A 30 foot snake did not solve the problem, but i fear it is not taking the right path in the pipe, the adjacent toilet and tub drains work. In the basement below the bathroom i see a complex of drain pipes, all connecting to the main drain. There are two or three cleanout plugs that I know are there for a reason, and i have had experience in using these plugs, but the system was PVC. This system is cast iron and maybe 40 years old. My question is this. What is involved in loosening and removing a cleanout plug in a cast iron system? Is it likely to be hopelessly rusted shut? Do I run the risk of cracking loose a soldered joint? Is this an effort that could get me into serious trouble? Looking forward to all the advice I can get............Tom.

2007-01-06 03:41:59 · 11 answers · asked by moteidorb 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's just cheap particle board piece, jointed with staples and glue, but I really like and want to keep it. Would small angle brackets and a bit of wood glue in the pilot holes hold it during a move [where the tendency is to lift by the top]?

2007-01-06 03:36:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I had someone ask me this question, and since I have never really worked much with bayberry, I wasn't really sure. She told me that the plants are very over grown and "woody" and was wondering if a severe pruning would harm them. I do know that they do put up suckers. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

2007-01-06 03:33:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The arch was put in to open out the living room and dining room but i hate it and would like 2 seperate rooms, but i'd like it to have doors on so it can be opened out when we have parties etc, what would be the best way to go about this? preferably without using a builder!

2007-01-06 03:30:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The clothes are washed but they still leave an odour.What are the ways to get rid of them?

2007-01-06 03:27:10 · 11 answers · asked by The Stressed.. 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

There are 2 slats that keep getting pulled loose in the wind. Only happens once in a while, but you guessed it, they're now loose, and flapping again. I've pounded in nails, but is there a better solution?

2007-01-06 03:25:56 · 2 answers · asked by sandiemaye 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've ordered a new shed, which will be delivered flat pack. I'm thinking that, before I assemble it, it would be a good idea to stain the pieces first - that way even the concealed edges will be thoroughly stained. However, the can of stain that I bought says that pressure-treated wood should be allowed to weather for a few weeks before you stain it. I don't understand why. Are sheds pressure treated when they are made? Any suggestions?

2007-01-06 03:25:27 · 17 answers · asked by A man called Max 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi, Just discovered this site today. Felt this is really fantastic in helping me address questions that I will find inconvenient or embarrassing to ask friends. I wonder what are yous guys or gals' take on letting the laundromat wash your clothes. I am getting so tired of doing laundry. It is so time consuming and always takes a big chunk of my Saturday, with all these washing, hanging and folding. I have been wanting to use the laundromat drop-off service for a year, but just unsure whether you can trust them, e.g. with more delicate things like blouses or pants or shirts, and it is embarrassing to give underwear to them? Will they wash it clean and treat it like I treat my own clothes? Also since I usually hang my clothes dry to keep them in good shape, will I have to abandon this if I drop off to a laundromat? Any advice on this or on how to fix the laundry conundrum (doing it fast and efficient and make it not such a great burden) is highly appreciated!!

2007-01-06 03:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by hopepage 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

When buying a freezer, how can I tell if it is suitable for outbuildings, even if the stupid salesman hasn't got a clue?

2007-01-06 03:20:48 · 9 answers · asked by skapegoat 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-06 03:20:31 · 24 answers · asked by Gary P 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am lookin for a house that i can afford and fix it up i don't know much about tax leins

2007-01-06 03:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by Ann D 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I signed a lease for a house that I am renting. I listed my two nieces as occupants. I pay the rent and the house is rented in my name. I was wanting to know what rights do I have to make them move and how soon can I ask them to move out. Am I required to give them a 30 day notice or can I ask them to move out ASAP.
I no longer want them living there and I want them out immediately but I need to know what options that I have.

2007-01-06 03:16:45 · 8 answers · asked by slappy662003 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It's something you can do to make it your own . Hint: It involves order/smell
another hint..........f*y b***n or c**k b***n

2007-01-06 03:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by LucySD 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm fed up of finger marks and streaks on my lovely stainless steel fridge freezer. How can i get them off?

2007-01-06 03:11:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry