Home & Garden - 21 January 2007

2007-01-21 07:15:06 · 4 answers · asked by jane l 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know it is a Lane, pattern #2444, "New Lane Tilt top AWMA Tilt lid" is stapled on it.

2007-01-21 07:13:39 · 2 answers · asked by bonnc54 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need a new back door B&Q sell a door for £99 but it is not wide enough, how can I make it fit in an opening that is 890mm wide when the frame supplied is only 840mm wide, any help greatly apprieciated

2007-01-21 07:03:23 · 2 answers · asked by pach1962 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a stone fire place and the rocks are dirty from the black smoke.Do you know what would clen it good??

2007-01-21 07:02:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Does it make a difference when you replace your windows for your house? Is it cheaper to do in the winter time versus summertime?

2007-01-21 07:00:24 · 3 answers · asked by suuperman420 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My bathtub has a very slow drain. Need something to work until I can get to town.

2007-01-21 06:58:17 · 8 answers · asked by purple scorpian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Water resource is only a problem because their is no way other than by my man power to spread it on plants from a near by river.

2007-01-21 06:50:43 · 6 answers · asked by triethanolamine7 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-21 06:47:01 · 3 answers · asked by Brenda L 1 in Garden & Landscape

Bedroom Ideas?
I am moving into a new bedroom, but it is smaller. Are there any websites where I can type in the demensions of my room and they can give me ideas. Because when I look at the magazines, they are all for big sized bedrooms. any websites?

2007-01-21 06:44:07 · 10 answers · asked by JeSuSfReAk121 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

What can I use to seal the wood to stop the knot holes from bleeding through the paint, I've already tried kilz.

2007-01-21 06:42:19 · 2 answers · asked by chrstphrvogt 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-21 06:40:10 · 15 answers · asked by Teri S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-21 06:35:30 · 3 answers · asked by Karolina B 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have two large labs and they have destroyed my back yard. The lawn wasn't very good to start with. I've tried zoysia plugs, they died. I tried over 50 pounds of grass seed, the baby grass didn't stand a chance. The dogs have developed running trails which are complete mud, then the mud gets tracked into the house.
I'm hesitant to sod because it costs so much and I think it will just get destroyed. TIA for any ideas!

2007-01-21 06:33:21 · 12 answers · asked by karenscandles 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-21 06:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I boiled water for tea,and watched two ants running around in it for 4 min. when i opened the door they came out and whent on there why!

2007-01-21 06:28:56 · 5 answers · asked by stoner745 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I received some clothes from my Grandma and they have yellow spots on them. I washed them and they are still there. I'm not sure if they are rust spots, stains from coffee or what. Any ideas??

2007-01-21 06:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Name of some plants found in South American rain forest
Please include a link if you can

2007-01-21 06:25:53 · 2 answers · asked by bob K 3 in Garden & Landscape

How did the idea of building houses on concrete slabs with the pipes underneath ever come into actual practice? Why would anyone think this is a good idea? I MUST BE MISSING some vital piece of information? Why do people continue to do this?

2007-01-21 06:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by bvtina 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have layed ceramic ( spartec ) flooring six yrs ago in my house. then due to my transfer at other place i have not used this house. last month i saw that central part of about 6' x 6' floor area of each room swelled up with sounding hollowness. how it happened? how to cure it ?

2007-01-21 06:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by jijo 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Young couple with two kids seeking mattress for between 800 and 1200 - recently very disappointed by our purchase. Firm to very firm.

2007-01-21 06:10:15 · 6 answers · asked by todd e. krieger 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We got a new furnace installed. The upstair unit turns on and off about 15-20 minutes, but the downstair unit turns on and off every 10 minute, which creates noise sound. And the return vent creates more noise.

1. Is it normal for the furnace to turn on and off every 10 minutes to maintain the desire teperature? Is it a way oversized?

2. Is our duct too small for the new furnace? If we lower the speed of the new furnace, will it be okay?

Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-01-21 06:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by Curious_man 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There just little pieces of cement no bigger then a nickel and it made the glass look all foggy and nasty and I was wondering if there like a chemical compound or something I can use to break it down. If there is, is there anyway you can make it at home using household products? Please and Thank You

2007-01-21 06:02:15 · 6 answers · asked by Shorty 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

The newer built homes have corian or granite countertops and ceramic tile in them. My home is 3 yrs. old and I am looking to sell it in 12-24 months. Will upgrading these items in my home make it more appealing to prospective buyers?

2007-01-21 06:01:13 · 20 answers · asked by Ebbie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

when i plaster over a ceiling that has been painted and it has dryed.and when i give a coat of paint thats when bits falls off.(the plaster) i did pva it . it seems to only happen at the edges. what am i doing wrong . my full ceiling with new boards allway come out fine . could the prob, be gresse?? coz of this i am ending up spending more time on the job sorting out the bits that have come off..

2007-01-21 05:59:00 · 11 answers · asked by andy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My parents want to redo my room. I really like this:
http://ww2.pbteen.com/cat/index.cfm?src=rmscthmgrl%7Crgift&snav=1&cid=thmgrlbbl&area=rms

But, I'm not too impressed with the bedding/rug. Does anyone know some good bedding that goes with that room?

Thanks to everyone who answers!

2007-01-21 05:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by Small Fry 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know how to turn off the water to the house....but is there normally a shutoff valve in the wall behind the tile, to turn the water off to just the tub/shower ? I know there is a shutoff valve on the bathroom sink, because I can see it and I have used it before, but don't know what is behind the wall of the tub until I tear into it. Should I expect a shutoff valve or not?This house was built in the 70's and we have found a lot of strange things they did back then.

2007-01-21 05:53:28 · 8 answers · asked by That 70's girl 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am a nurse and have a very hard and stressful work week. I try hard not to just leave things lying around, but sometimes I am to tired to fold the laundry before I go to bed and so it sits there til morning. Also I live with someone that tends to be messy. Dirty clothes on the floor, office has papers all over the floor, doesn't like to do dishes. I am just one person and I only have so much time and energy to devout to cleaning and when I do that I don't have time to give to myself for rest and fun. How do we get the place clean and stay on top of it so it doesn't turn back into a pig sty. PLEASE HELP!!

2007-01-21 05:53:03 · 20 answers · asked by Kevin C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Looking for ways to keep the house clean with less time. What rooms to start with first and what methods work the quickest. Example do you dust or vacuum first? Also looking for tips on the best overall cleaning product to move from room to room with ease. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-01-21 05:47:15 · 9 answers · asked by KristinaMaria 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I used Scott's Weed & Feed about 3 weeks ago but the weeds are still thriving. Can I use it again without damaging the grass which is St. Augustine?

2007-01-21 05:47:08 · 4 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought this old house. The kitchen cabinets are old and need to be replaced. But the countertop and back splash is made of beautiful hand-painted tiles. I want to find a way to remove the tiles without breaking them, and re-install them on top of the new cabinets. Any ideas of how I can accomplish that?

2007-01-21 05:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by Wu A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling