Home & Garden - 14 January 2007

2007-01-14 13:57:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-14 13:53:11 · 1 answers · asked by brearene 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

in 2002 the old owners of our house had a linoleum floor put down by professionals. it's the linoleum square type, not sure exactly what they are, it's supposed to look "vintage". the old owners told me it's put over 2 1/4" heart of pine floors. (yeah, why??) we'd like to see if we can salvage the wood floors underneath. help!?! (we would prefer to do the work ourselves...)

2007-01-14 13:51:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Last night, there was a bad smell -- sweet burnt plastic with a hint of Lemon Pledge -- and I figured it came from the heater that was plugged in to that extension cord.

And switched heaters, running it off the same now-burnt and non-functional cord.

The smell persisted, and the cord worked for several more hours. (It had not only a heater but a small clock plugged in to it.) We did blow a fuse today, and still had no idea it of the extension cord's problems...

What on earth happened? It was plugged in in an area not readily visible. I am, yes, lucky to've not burnt my house down. I am also curious...

2007-01-14 13:47:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have several dozen towering pines in my yard and love them but due to the acidity of the soil and the filtered out sunlight, I can't even get a lawn to grow. Are there any species of flora and or vegetables that would thrive in these conditions? Have you had any success with them?

2007-01-14 13:47:07 · 16 answers · asked by frankhenrikson 1 in Garden & Landscape

hot water keeps streming out of the tub. The hot and cold knobs are turned as tight as they will go and water is really coming out bad. it us mainly hot water. Where do i find the valves to turn off the water and how can we fix the problem

2007-01-14 13:41:51 · 6 answers · asked by Nicky T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've tried using everthing imaginable from Kaboom, to Chloring, from Baking Soda to Bam...why is Salycilic Acid the best soap scum remover out there and is so safe on your skin, it's Amazing.

2007-01-14 13:40:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

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2007-01-14 13:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by Tori H 4 in Garden & Landscape

No condensation on walls until I insulated the ceiling.The walls are wet on the inside. I have a ridge vent and a propane direct vented moniter heater. I partically insulated the walls and the wall is wet under the insulation. I drilled holes through the top plate for ventilation to help Any ideas to stop this? I only have typar as a exterior covering right now. Is some condensation normal?

2007-01-14 13:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by recon605 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What kind of paint do I use? Do I use a paint brush or a roller (or neither)? What kind of sealer, if any, do I use? Do I sand it first? Does anyone know of a good "how to" book for this sort of thing?

2007-01-14 13:23:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-14 13:14:28 · 11 answers · asked by Kanadierin 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Needed for a light tent.

2007-01-14 13:07:14 · 3 answers · asked by techno_beauty 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-14 12:58:30 · 3 answers · asked by ionoginic 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We want to plant a magnolia tree & maybe some others.

2007-01-14 12:48:58 · 3 answers · asked by Chrissy C 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a small electric furnace made by rheem, the heat does not come on. Ealier if you bring the temperature slider back a forth a few time, it would run normal. Now that doesn't work. This to me sounds like a relay gone bad, or maybe a time delay. Any help would be appreciated. By the way I am quite knowledgeable about safely work with 210 V and almost have a mechanical engineering degree, so I have an idea how this thing works just need a start point for diagnosis. Also I have checked the thermostat settings and it funtionality with a multimeter. As I am a student I cannot afford a service call.

2007-01-14 12:48:15 · 5 answers · asked by Donald C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I thought the unit had a battery that I could charge, but it doesn't seem that way. Am I missing something? It's a Toro 522 Power Throw. Thanks in advance for any insights.

2007-01-14 12:47:10 · 4 answers · asked by homer742 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's a glass drinking jar so it's up the sides !

2007-01-14 12:45:58 · 12 answers · asked by oregoncheeto 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-14 12:42:38 · 7 answers · asked by LeZaHj82 2 in Garden & Landscape

i want to know how too make a tent with pine tree leave and no stupid questions that your asking me

2007-01-14 12:36:04 · 4 answers · asked by Junior P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

so im redoing my room and i kind of want to make it very zen and stufff. i would just like some really cool room ideas, to make it stand out from the rest. not necesarily zen THANKS:]

2007-01-14 12:34:17 · 7 answers · asked by Alexxa 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-14 12:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by Smarty Pants 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-14 12:24:41 · 20 answers · asked by ohbrother 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is getting cold now and I was wondering which is more cost efficient, to run the gas fireplace or to run the gas heater? The fireplace works good if you are right by it, but it doesn't warm the whole house like the heater does. I like using the fireplace when I am watching t.v by it, and then when I go to bed I run the heater. But if it costs less, I could just be running the heater instead the whole time.

2007-01-14 12:24:00 · 7 answers · asked by Bonita 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I clean my toilet once a week. After I clean it, no problem it's fine. But it never fails...about a day or so later, it smells like urine again--just like it would if I let it go over a week before being cleaned again. Do you know of any products that will take the smells away?

2007-01-14 12:19:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-14 12:19:10 · 10 answers · asked by The Can Man 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

im tired of my kitchen and bathroom lino floors which were already laid when i moved in. i cant stand the colour either, and am thinking of redecorating these rooms and would like to relino or lay down laminate flooring if possible. i like the idea of the second but my rooms and don't know if this is possible and how much it would cost. is there someone who could lay it for me eg the shop b&q etc if i bought it from them???

2007-01-14 12:17:27 · 2 answers · asked by emzc 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am thinking of re-decorating my flat again. one of the bedrooms was repainted late last year, but as the room is going to be my daughter's i want to completely change the colour. eg its a creamy beige, but want to paint it a pale pink. the second bedroom needs repainting, although it was done a year or two ago. eg its a creamy beige colour sort of too, but want to paint it blue for my son. both bedroom walls are in good condition. smooth surfaces etc. what sort of paint should i use. eg vinyl silk, emulsion etc and how many coats?

i also want to paint my small bathroom and kitchen, and perhaps later my living room. the living room is fairly new in the way of paint. eg a few years ago, but the other two above haven't been done for a long time. what sort of paint is best for these rooms, and should a paint brush or small roller be used for small parts/crevices?

any advice would be appreciated!!

2007-01-14 12:11:59 · 11 answers · asked by emzc 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I really WANT to be organized, my husband is.. but I'm so messy, not dirty, my house is neat, but I've got these little "piles" everywhere that drive my husband batty. I need ideas and tips that will help me to keep organized, get rid of my piles, and keep the kids toys all together, I really WANT To be organized but didnt get given the skills growing up. I also want to be a good role model for my boys. Can you offer any suggestions, or advice please?

2007-01-14 12:11:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-14 12:10:28 · 19 answers · asked by billyBob 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Lately, one tile in my bathroom grows sand ! Even when the floor is dry, after a while, sand will be formed! I have tried washing the floor with detergent and scrub it hard but to no avail. After washing them away, it formed again !

2007-01-14 12:08:39 · 3 answers · asked by lowgate1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs