Home & Garden - 19 January 2007

I live in a 26 year old mobile home. My orignal water pipes closed up so bad we had to run temporary copper pipes.
This past week those pipes froze and now I need a perminate fix.
I was thinking of running the pipes inside the home and cover them with either a kick board on the floor or mount them on the ceiling covered by a peice of molding.
Anyone ever done this? Can it be done in plastic (poly style pipes) for ease?

2007-01-19 05:41:07 · 5 answers · asked by wishiwas 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need them to enter one of them into shout magazine.
Please keep in mind that i have to enter them in a TEENAGE mag so it has to be appropiate.
Thank you all!

2007-01-19 05:39:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 05:38:25 · 3 answers · asked by YD 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I received these really cute PJs for Christmas and the first time I washed them they pants faded out differently than the top and they were washed together too.

Question: Is there a detergent that keeps colors like red from fading that you use/recommend. Also I usually wash clothes in cold water, would warm water be better to prevent fading?

2007-01-19 05:37:23 · 4 answers · asked by LS 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am building new home and thinking of installing radiant heat. I am only interested in putting it on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the house. Also, the type of boiler I am looking at is the "on-demand" hotwater. What are the pros and cons of radiant heat. I am not using electric as it is way too expensive here in Alaska.

2007-01-19 05:36:10 · 3 answers · asked by ketchikangurl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have what I call a "manual doorbell". Essentially it's a button on the outside of my door under the peep hole that when pushed, moves a lever/arm in a box on the inside of the door striking a tuned piece of metal. It no longer works properly, and is looking old, so now I want to replace it. For the life of me, I cannot find any information online about replacement parts. Homedepot and Lowes both only have electronic doorbell systems which I considered changing too, but there is no wiring at the door and I don't feel like running wires through my walls to get to a junction box. Does anyone know where a replacement can be found?

2007-01-19 05:33:53 · 9 answers · asked by John K 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

going on in the pipes. would fixing this be a major project for the plumber or is it only some fine tuning that he needs to do.

we have steam heat by the way

2007-01-19 05:31:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-19 05:29:12 · 7 answers · asked by Larrie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi Team,
I have an internal wall which is painted. There is a large brown stain which allways comes through when painted. I was advised to use gloss paint which hasn't worked. I don't think the stain is damp, it appears to be some sort of adhesivy substance.
I would really appreciate any tips.
many thanks....

2007-01-19 05:28:49 · 12 answers · asked by Karl H 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Several breeds of dogs and various superheroes incorporated.

2007-01-19 05:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by OOO! I know! I know! 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

and to what temperature? When it was replaced, I think it might have been set conservatively, but on cold, windy days, it takes a really long time for the house to get warm, something I don't remember in the past.

2007-01-19 05:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by dderat 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

The leak seems to be coming from the wall not the ceiling...there is a large amount of black and green mold. My main concern is identifying the source of the leak any ideas? who should I call a roofer or a mold specialist?

2007-01-19 05:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-19 05:15:35 · 6 answers · asked by dmentepr 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I was going to buy a Dyson 07 All Floors vacuum, but many people are saying it is not worth the money.

2007-01-19 05:15:22 · 4 answers · asked by Curious_JB 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-19 05:13:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We're looking at a new clothes washer this weekend (woo-hoo!) ;)Considering the wear and tear on clothes, the durability of the drum (life expectancy), and "eco-friendly" (not dispensing toxins onto the clothes), which one is the best to go with?

2007-01-19 05:10:38 · 4 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I got one as a gift for Thanksgiving. The blooms are beginning to drop off (but the rest is still healthy and green). Do I just let them fall off and keep watering it or does it need some cutting? I don't know how to care for this flower. Any help is appreciated.

2007-01-19 05:08:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-19 05:06:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

SAVE WATER! The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve saves, water, time and money. How Long does it take for hot water to get to your faucet or shower? A lot of precious water is wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water. Even worse is the cost to heat the cold replacement water, which enters your house at ground temperature. HOW IT WORKS! When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools below the user adjustable temperature (40-149 degrees F), the thermal materials within the Hot Water Lobster control valve contract, and silently open the valve.

2007-01-19 05:06:27 · 2 answers · asked by david_cu_norman 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-19 05:05:42 · 11 answers · asked by youdancin 2 in Garden & Landscape

I already have a wire installed and hanging because there is a wired light there in my dining room already
The new one is from world market and is called the capiz hanging lamp. it doesn't come with a bulb.
http://www.worldmarket.com/home-decor/lamps/lanterns-pendants/Capiz-Hanging-Pendant/lev/4/productId/879/Ne/1100001/sectionId/2867/N/1100211/categoryId/1100211/pCategoryId/1100083/gpCategoryId/1100065/Ns/NEW_ARRIVAL_FLAG|1||CATEGORY_SEQ_3065|0/index.pro

2007-01-19 05:03:57 · 3 answers · asked by rara4h 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 04:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by alexis h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do not want to use chemicals

2007-01-19 04:52:20 · 4 answers · asked by chuck 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does anyone have a ballpark estimate of how much wooden privacy fencing costs per linear foot?

If it helps, I live on the coast of NC.

2007-01-19 04:51:14 · 4 answers · asked by duritzgirl4 5 in Garden & Landscape

I have a Generac stand-by generator that is about 5 years old and needs the starter replaced. I bought a new starter but I've never done anything like this before. I have exploded view diagrams in my owner's manual and a father-in-law who was a journeyman electrician, but due to his health issues, I would rather do this without his help, if possible.
I've done some mechanical diy stuff, including replacing brakes on my car, but that was with a Haynes manual. Is there anything out there like a Haynes manual for generators?

2007-01-19 04:49:19 · 2 answers · asked by Kosmo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

a lot of my plants got frost bitten,any way to bring them back or are they gone forever,the leaves on the plants are brown
thanks

2007-01-19 04:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Garden & Landscape

Eraser did not work

2007-01-19 04:47:57 · 11 answers · asked by rleo55 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you need anchor bolts AND sill plate anchors/holddowns to secure the wall and floor framing to the foundation?

2007-01-19 04:47:44 · 15 answers · asked by miss bean 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-19 04:41:56 · 18 answers · asked by dave-jan h 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 04:40:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling