Home & Garden - 21 January 2007

2007-01-21 02:58:24 · 13 answers · asked by JULIE P 1 in Garden & Landscape

During the holidays I turned off my water heater while I was on vacation. Since I got back it now periodically goes out when I turn the hot water on (especially when getting ready for a shower) and won't come back on for 20-30min. This has never happened before. Do you think this glitch might have been caused by staying off over the holidays?

2007-01-21 02:56:03 · 7 answers · asked by chigaimasu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

One son moved out and other wants to move into basement. Naturally after a few years, the painted walls have some spots that need to be taken care of and just a general cleaning. Want to clean the area but not sure how to with the paint he originally used which was Ralph Lauren faux suede paint with a gritty type of finish.

2007-01-21 02:55:03 · 2 answers · asked by vinnie p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm going to do a little remodeling and was curious as to which is usually done first. I would think the walls would be first so you don't take the chance of damaging the new floor but would like other opinions.

2007-01-21 02:53:31 · 7 answers · asked by Shep 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

just wanting some in formation on going about this really the building size is going to be 3.5m2 do i need planning permission? its at the bottom of the garden and other gardens back on to it so not really going to bother anyone
i would like if pos.

what footings i would need.

a rough price of doing this with block work and bricked front and one window and double door

only need rough guides

cheers

2007-01-21 02:51:22 · 3 answers · asked by shift20uk 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is it true that no matter what you have your heater set on it wont increase your bill. Meaning if I have my heater set on 70 once the house heats to 70 the heater will not kick on more to maintain the temputure of 70 as apposed to if its on say 74?

Or will it actually increase my bill if I set the heat at 74 will it have to kick on more to maintain the temp of 74 as apposed to 70?

Hope this didnt confuse you. I have mine set on 70 and live in a large home my kids say its a little chilly. So my husband told me to turn the heat up to 72-74 but with our monthly bill already running 100 dollars I dont want it to increase drasticly will setting the temp higher make a huge differance in our heating bill?

2007-01-21 02:44:26 · 8 answers · asked by **Damn its cold up here** 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 02:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to design a home and I found a realy cool program on the net that will let me design pics and I need some practice I don't charge anything I just want someone to tel me if I'm good k

2007-01-21 02:40:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've a 12,000 BTU split unit - what are the running costs please?

2007-01-21 02:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by Spud 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I know it may vary between species so I know I will be working with red and white oak, cherry, walnut and hickory. I am building a solar kiln in the late summer or fall however, I am finding premium logs now. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-21 02:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by lupa 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My husband says I am addicted to rearranging the furniture, is there a name for this sort of addiction?

2007-01-21 02:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by MiniME 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

How many days does Basil take to grow?

2007-01-21 02:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

got 2 separate contracts they were agreed last september one for windows in my house and one for them to put a new kitchen in both being done by the same company,we are still waiting to get our windows completed they are in no hurry ,we told them the kitchen wont be happening as a result of their poor quality and workmanship,the kitchen was also meant to be put in last year,we have been told we are legally bound to take their kitchen or they will take us to court,we are not taking it ,i mean how long have we got to wait for them to complete our windows we are already on the 5th month what hope have we got of getting a decent job of our kitchen

2007-01-21 02:05:30 · 3 answers · asked by julie b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 02:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by ampwife 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-21 01:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by bjb 1 in Other - Home & Garden

the pant is a silky kind of pants

2007-01-21 01:51:47 · 5 answers · asked by shabbakat2 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

we have some pretty garbagy wood - but it's wood, it was free, and so we're using it. The fireplace is form and function (want to look nice/help heat the room). Any thoughts on building the best, most smoke-free fire?

2007-01-21 01:50:28 · 8 answers · asked by SuseB 1 in Other - Home & Garden

it looks as if the shine has been removed
our water is very hard. Any link?

2007-01-21 01:47:10 · 3 answers · asked by delilah 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-21 01:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by ajzitano 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a steeply sloping back garden and want to terrace it by creating two 'steps' from/into the slope. I was thinking of using reclaimed railway sleepers to create the retaining wall of each 'step'. I realise I will need to bolt the sleepers together side by side/ontop of each other...but, do I need to sink them into the ground or anchor them someway? Or will their own weight keep them steady and keep in the earth?

Each retaining wall will only be two sleepers high, so 2 foot apprx.

Ta

2007-01-21 01:43:04 · 0 answers · asked by Mr Yarrow 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have someone coming to give me an estimate to clean and waterproof my crawl space. I'm looking for anyone who had it done and can give me an idea of the cost so I know going in what I can expect.

2007-01-21 01:39:27 · 2 answers · asked by exit63 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi, the hole in where i need to fit a gas / electric fire is smaller then usual

Mine is 32Width x 55Height
Normal is 48ish Width x 61ish Height
Does anybody know where i can find a smaller fireplace please??

2007-01-21 01:36:21 · 2 answers · asked by mor r 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

hi i have just bought an outside security light and on trying to wire it upthe wires that come from inside my house connecting to the existing light are different colours to the normal brown,blue and green. the colours are blue red and yellow. please can you advise me what wire goes where. regards russell

2007-01-21 01:20:53 · 13 answers · asked by tractortribe@btinternet.com 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 01:13:55 · 2 answers · asked by cas 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

... put knife blades and fork tines facing upwards or down? I have no manual for mine, and this is an ongoing battle with my bf. Can you support this with a link, please so I can prove I am right in thinking you load them facing up, so I can end this once and for all with my very pedantic man?

2007-01-21 01:10:29 · 7 answers · asked by catfish 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 01:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by bobbie1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-21 01:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by MATTY G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,can anyone tell me of a firm that will pick up a large item of furniture for me and deliver it to norwich.Thanks.

2007-01-21 01:05:17 · 2 answers · asked by loopofeternity 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-21 00:56:48 · 4 answers · asked by xbox1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to make custom drapes for my home, I need help in figuring the measuring and calculating.

2007-01-21 00:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by saveddc@sbcglobal.net 1 in Decorating & Remodeling