Home & Garden - 13 January 2007

We have looked into every shade of hardwood, and we have decided to put very dark hardwoods in our foyer (the rest of the room is carpeted.) Are there any known downsides to very dark hardwoods (vs. light floors?)

2007-01-13 12:24:14 · 2 answers · asked by duritzgirl4 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Over 3 days the hot water gradually disappeared from the tub. One day it was slow, then slower.. now it's not working. The hot water in the other 2 sinks work, but not at full pressure like they were.

What went wrong and what needs to be fixed? My scumlord takes forever to fix things and I'm wondering if I could do it myself.

2007-01-13 12:23:18 · 5 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Have some oldfashioned doorknobs in my house, I think they are brass, and the finish has worn off. Is there any way to bring back the shine?

2007-01-13 12:22:31 · 10 answers · asked by prairiegurrl 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

scary...

2007-01-13 12:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-13 12:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by ROB G 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a 240v oven and it is rated at 11.5kw. I know that Wattage = amps * voltage. In an instance when a two phase circuit is used, such in the case with an oven, do you divide in half since each hot bar is producing 40 amps (40 amp breaker used in this case)?

2007-01-13 12:17:19 · 5 answers · asked by hyster5000 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to wear it in about 30 minutes, any suggestions?

2007-01-13 12:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by marie 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Instead of a convex curve, the curve is concave. What is the name for this molding?

2007-01-13 12:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by AnswerHog 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-13 12:13:01 · 9 answers · asked by plowboy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son has a stuffed animal that goes EVERYWHERE with him... Every now and again I throw it in the wash but recently I started to notice this yucky smell around it's nose (which he loves to chew on) that will not come out. Anyone know of any good tips on removing the odor? (This is a very special bunny that came from a family member- she ordered it online somewhere but can't remember where, so replacing it is going to be next to impossible)

2007-01-13 12:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by caleb&brooklynsmom 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-13 12:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by clorenda23 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

please tell me what colors u mix 2 get blue-ish green??? i really need 2 know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please!!

2007-01-13 11:55:51 · 8 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Heavy furniture has worked it loose.

2007-01-13 11:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by BeeGee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-13 11:44:48 · 6 answers · asked by xplore 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was told that if you put soap in amongst your clothes and in your linen cupboard that it would keep the silverfish and moths out as they don't like the soap. Is this true?

2007-01-13 11:40:53 · 6 answers · asked by Alwyn C 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-13 11:40:18 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Its so soft ; paper is rough

2007-01-13 11:36:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

http://www.geocities.com/usamaxmexico/plants.html?1168734525046
the first one is an orange tree, the second one is a grapefruit one, the third one is a lemon one, and the last one is an avocado one.
Thanks for your help!

2007-01-13 11:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by Mylo 2 in Garden & Landscape

How much would you expect to pay for a full bed w/out a head board, just the mattress and frame?
Also, what are the measurements for a full bed?

2007-01-13 11:30:51 · 4 answers · asked by nickelback726 4 in Other - Home & Garden

stay in four in block we share communal path to back garden he has lifted slabs
has not done his garden for over 2 years now the veiw out our window is a jungle we had to cut the weeds to make a path to our back garden ,the council says it is out off their hands because he is a home owner

2007-01-13 11:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by miss smidgey 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-13 11:26:33 · 27 answers · asked by zozo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-13 11:26:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

in my house?also,how much does a ton of coal cost? Thanks for any answers.

2007-01-13 11:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by horses_america 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-13 11:23:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer R 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-13 11:17:04 · 1 answers · asked by nabbrusc3 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-13 11:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by carvingcat 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are looking to buy our first home and saw some houses that have well water. What are the benefits of having well water vs. city or county water and vice versa? Thank you

2007-01-13 11:15:12 · 8 answers · asked by *This won't hurt a bit* 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anybody know where to purchase, rent, or get any info concerning "smart power meters"? This meter tells the cost of the power as you are using it.I read an article in the New York Times that is very informative concerning the cost of electricity. It seems that the rate we pay is constantly changeing according tp peak and non-peak usage and by planning your heavy use appliances to be used at non peak hours it is possible to cut your bill by a considerable amount.I cant seem to find a supplier of these meters. Any information would offered would be sincerely appreciated.

2007-01-13 11:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by dreaminncalifornia 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The duct that goes out above the microwave has come way down and we cant get it back up, what do we do?

2007-01-13 11:09:54 · 3 answers · asked by Imed23 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our fixer-upper house has a nice Kohler tub that is deep and wide and 6' long.

The tub sits inside a greenboard-clad frame, its rim resting on a small tub surround. There is no tile on this surround, the walls, or on the sides greenboard cabinet that hides the tub and that the rim rests on. Wanna tile it, but...

The 6' tub is in a space that is 5'11.5" inches or so. Because of plumbing in the walls and the location of the studs at both ends of the tub, and because of the location of the toilet, our contractor says the tub cannot fit other than in the condition we found it.

Right now, a bit of the oval rim of the tub both at the faucet side and the opposite side pierces through the dry wall. These entries into the drywall are currently caulked.
Can we do anything besides cut tile the shape of this tub's rim, affixing it across the places the tub enters the wall and recaulking?
We bought porcelain tile 18" rectangles. Are tiny glass tiles a better bet? Or another choice?

2007-01-13 11:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by t jefferson 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)