Home & Garden - 13 January 2007

i would like to know the most efficient way to recycle everything other people throw Away on a daily basis the one with the most thought out plan will be picked

2007-01-13 20:32:55 · 2 answers · asked by Talking Hat 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi there!

I'll be moving into a new 3 bedroom home with a lounge kitchen. I have nothing, meaning no furniture, beds, kitchen stuff, carpets curtains and it will need to decorated too. I really am starting from scratch.

So my questiom is this. How much will it cost to make it livable? I won't be doing the decorating or carpeting, I'll have to pay some one to do that. So all together with labour and material costs, also I'm keeping in mind that I won't buy the cheapest carpets and wallpaper. So a reasonable cost would be great if someone could give me some ideas. I'll be living on the Gold Coast by the way.

Cheers!

2007-01-13 20:26:46 · 2 answers · asked by Tommy D 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-13 20:12:32 · 12 answers · asked by The Landlord 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 20:06:53 · 6 answers · asked by rascoe627 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Encounter a strange problem with my split unit AC (daikin systen 4). One blower unit on ON by itself and can't be OFF, while the others can't be turn ON. Out of warrantee.

I know I should be calling repair man, but wonder if anyone encountered such problem before and estimated cost of repair. thanks in advance.

2007-01-13 20:05:59 · 2 answers · asked by alamak 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-13 20:05:50 · 6 answers · asked by Superman 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 19:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Okay, I'm doing a tub surround with porcelain tile. Got the last cut around the fixtures that requires a hole to be cut in the center of the tile. Long story short, I've busted 22 tiles trying. I've tried every single drill bit I've got. Everything from metal hole punchers to concrete bits. Nothing even scratches this porcelain tile. Any tips on how to punch a hole in this tile? I'm desperate!

2007-01-13 19:52:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-13 19:39:48 · 4 answers · asked by babysmama@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-13 19:33:33 · 7 answers · asked by Sean B 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-13 19:22:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-13 19:14:18 · 5 answers · asked by starjacobjason 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Helpful hints?

2007-01-13 19:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by Hilllbilly_gal 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our heat is up to 70 right now but the air is coming out freezing. It's set on heat and it's been on for hours. It's 20 degrees outside and we are freezing our buns off.

2007-01-13 19:10:33 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa S 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

The door of my mircowave is on broken upper left side and I am wondering of that would create any problems if I continue to use it.

2007-01-13 18:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by ariraze703 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

and why?

please help resolve this argument.

2007-01-13 18:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by LT 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had termites in my last house and i had mud tracks inside. Today i found something that looked like those mud tracks only bigger in the cement in my brick work outside my house. I have seen no trace of termites anywhere else in or out of the house. When i scrapped the tracks 1 bug flew out and i saw a couple of maggots there too. Is there any other bugs or pests that do this as i only moved in here a few months ago and i had a building inspection before hand. As we've just moved here we're pretty hard up and are really hoping it's not termites again. The house is almost 4 years old.

2007-01-13 18:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by maccas 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

When water in shower/tub is shut off, there is still a leak dripping from spout. How do I fix it?

2007-01-13 18:40:28 · 6 answers · asked by alsdrywall1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How much does it generally cost to get a tailor to put a new zipper put in a pair of pants? Mine is broken :(

2007-01-13 18:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking to paint my living room - small room, only about 15x15, 2 small windows. Not a whole lot of natural light, but there are 4 recessed lights in the ceiling. Was planning on a deep orange, but am afraid that won't work with my honey oak entertainment unit. Couch is dark brown, floor is undecided. The room partially opens to the kitchen, which is a deep red/burgandy. White isn't an option, and I don't want to do a sage green... any suggestions???

2007-01-13 18:25:09 · 8 answers · asked by ~StepfordWife~ 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Guys...
My little cuzin was messing around with a permanent marker, blue, and he marked on the desk and i need sum help on how to get it off. plz help!!!!

2007-01-13 18:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by muycaliente_93 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm always getting this buildup...even with the scrubbing bubbles.

Thanks for your answers!

2007-01-13 18:11:16 · 19 answers · asked by treefrog 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 18:05:02 · 2 answers · asked by jessicamarie413 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 18:01:56 · 2 answers · asked by jessicamarie413 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Are there many different grades of cedar roofs and how long do they last? Can cedar roofs be replaced in sections or do they have to be replaced whole?

2007-01-13 17:51:30 · 3 answers · asked by Ms Dunno-it-all 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I put it into a washing machine and what about drying in a dryer?

2007-01-13 17:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 17:33:10 · 8 answers · asked by Janice S 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Planning to buy a mattress for my parents but not sure what type of mattress to buy. My budget WAS 1,500 but after surfing the net, it change to 2,000 or so. Anyways, not sure which to get. Should I get them a firm mattress or a soft one? I personally like firm but I'm not 65. Please share your thoughts.

2007-01-13 17:31:42 · 13 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Does the exterior of the roof have to be thoroughly inspected as well to verify the actual condition of the roof, or will an interior inspection be sufficient? If it's not possible to inspect the exterior because of the snow on the roof, then what can the buyer do to ensure that he is buying a house which has a good roof? How can the buyer's interest be protected when buying a home in the winter?

2007-01-13 17:30:38 · 10 answers · asked by Ms Dunno-it-all 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our house is solid brick/cement built on concrete slab, surrounded by tiled-over patios and otherwise well-drained. Yet there are areas where mositure creeps up the walls and causes paint to flake off and the plaster layer or "capa fina" to crumble off. This problem is solved in building new houses by layering sheets of plastic between the ground & the concrete slab foundation. How can we treat the problem in existing house? Is there a way to drill holes into the walls to ventilate? (Walls are made of 1 exterior layer of bricks, an air gap, and 1 interior layer of bricks) Or is a better solution to just reface the interior with a material that takes dampness well like ceramic tiles? Any solutions??

2007-01-13 17:25:46 · 2 answers · asked by Babyface 3 in Maintenance & Repairs