Home & Garden - 21 January 2007

I have a 16.5 hp Murray riding lawnmower. Brakes dont work to good. How do i adjust or replace them. Part names or numbers that I should replace? thank you

2007-01-21 13:05:29 · 5 answers · asked by BigRey 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to put my mirror back on, and bought some stuff that is made for that but had no luck, my mom had some a while ago that worked great but I can't find it around where I live so I was wondering if it would hurt to use super glue?

2007-01-21 13:04:00 · 9 answers · asked by chrisdcrazy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We live in a foresty neighborhood where there are lots of critters running around: chipmunks, squirrels, mice, opossum, raccoons, foxes... My roommate says it's a bad idea to throw food scraps out into the bushes because a) it's bad to feed the animals and b) it'll attract rodents to our house and make them more likely to try to get inside. I feel so wasteful just throwing scraps in the trash. And we rent so we wouldn't be able to start a full-fledged compost pile. Ideas?

2007-01-21 13:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by greenfairy83 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an ugly green leather sofa and loveseat and would like to slipcover them until I can afford to buy a new set. Any suggestions (brands? helpful hints?)

2007-01-21 13:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by duritzgirl4 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Also there is oil all over under the hood.

2007-01-21 12:58:47 · 7 answers · asked by cswint2000 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are getting a new heating system this week - going from oil heat to gas. Our house is very dry, so we'd like to install a whole house humidifier. Which of the following options would you recommend for a couple with moderate home repair skills (and a skilled dad!): 1. Have our contractor doing the new system find the unit for us and install it? 2. Buy a unit and give it to our contractor to install? 3. Buy a unit and install it ourselves? We're spending a lot of money and will, of course, ask our contractor for costs, but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice based on experience with ease of installation and cost. Thanks!!

2007-01-21 12:57:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 12:51:20 · 6 answers · asked by w m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Six months ago, I politely asked my neighbor to please have his 3 Live Oak trees trimmed that are 8-10 ft away from the side of my house (on the other side of his 10 ft. fence). The limps were extending over his fence into our yard space at that time and are now hanging over our roof. The grass will not grow on our side yard and the tree roots are now causing foundation problems with our house. Our previous neighbor of 3 years ago always kept the trees trimed, but nothing has been trimmed since they sold the house.. The neighbor said he would get an estimate from a tree service and a few weeks later we saw a tree service truck parked out front, but nothing has been trimed 6 months later.

2007-01-21 12:50:39 · 29 answers · asked by concernedneighbor74 1 in Garden & Landscape

I don't get it... serious answers only please!

2007-01-21 12:49:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The salesperson gave me a sales pitch about "Salisbury and Tennyson" being the signature brand of "Shiloh Mattresses". He also said the company was started by the founder of "Spring Air Mattress" (a company I have at least heard of).

The mattress he is trying to sell me has a 25 year warranty and it feels very comfortable but of course all that matters with a mattress is the long haul.

Anyone heard of it? I can not find any info. online about the company or the manufacturer.

2007-01-21 12:49:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We recently regrated our yard to make sure there is no water entering our basement but that only took care of about 90% of the problem. There is still water coming in through the concrete foundation wall, which goes all over the floor. I've tried the masonary sealer but that didn't do a whole lot. I've been researching waterproofing systems but I don't want to dig up the exterior or interior of my basement. Is there a solution that would somehow channel the water as it comes down the concrete wall? There has to be something that I can use to route water to my drain! Help!

2007-01-21 12:43:21 · 6 answers · asked by to_the_hurricave 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 12:42:32 · 9 answers · asked by kathleen w 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-21 12:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by jwsiple60 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-21 12:38:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jipsii 2 in Garden & Landscape

how far apart is the distance

2007-01-21 12:36:17 · 1 answers · asked by hoosierdad1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The one string of lights just started to burn brighter. After a few days, all of the lights were burnt out so I replaced them. Now that the string is working, they are still buring to bright. Any suggestions. PS...I do still have my Christmas tree up. Merry Christmas

2007-01-21 12:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

What way should I make my celing fan spin to keep the hot air down?

2007-01-21 12:30:12 · 9 answers · asked by sarajane 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have under cabinet lights that are supposed to be able to work with several strung together but if I put even two together the second one doesn't work. Each light does work when plugged in individualy. There is no transformer they just have a direct plug in the wall cord.

2007-01-21 12:28:52 · 7 answers · asked by sweepit 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Well basically a sibling spilled some moisture absorber onto my leather jacket in the closet. Since it wasn't cleaned when it happened it now has hard spots and depressions that resembles like it melted. The stuff that was spilled on it was "damp rid". http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1279238
Is there a way to get rid of it or clean it?

2007-01-21 12:25:09 · 2 answers · asked by neodarkhalf 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-21 12:23:38 · 5 answers · asked by Alexander B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok for real now.. what does a $2265 Kenmore Elite Washer and Dryer Combo do that the $809 regular one wont... Its going in the Wash room.. i know the Elite one is really nice looking, but WTF. I am far from cheap.. My TV cost 100 bucks less and I use it Everyday.. Is this thing really worth that much??

2007-01-21 12:23:12 · 13 answers · asked by ucfmanic 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a muted red/raspberry and goldish striped couch and dark cherry/espresso colored furniture.

2007-01-21 12:21:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I found a house that is 3 bedroom 2 bath almost perfect cond. great neighborhood .... its 700 a month .. is it a find or should i pass it up

2007-01-21 12:18:47 · 7 answers · asked by crystal s 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a bunch of second-hand baby and toddler toys that are stuffed but that have battery-operated parts which can't be removed without permanently disabling them. I want to clean/disinfect them thoroughly and without toxins for my grandson. Any good methods?

2007-01-21 12:11:54 · 3 answers · asked by wollam43 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a picture that i want to turn into a beach towel... is that possible? does anyone know of a website or store that does this? im thinking someone must do this since they can do it for blankets and dogtags etc...

please help

2007-01-21 12:09:31 · 4 answers · asked by mj 3 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a little homemade greenhouse set up. We'd like to try to start our vegetable garden from seeds this year rather than buying the plants. But we have a heck of a time getting them going. They seem to grow really fast, skinny and tall. Need some advice on what is the best way to do start from seeds. And then how to make them nice strong healthy plants to be transplanted into the garden.

2007-01-21 12:09:15 · 5 answers · asked by fiestyredhead 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-21 12:08:45 · 3 answers · asked by snippet 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-21 12:08:12 · 11 answers · asked by mukison1 1 in Garden & Landscape

Me and my husband have been wanting to build a straw bale house for the energy efficiency reasons. How much would it cost to build one, Or how would I find out?

2007-01-21 12:04:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-21 12:02:38 · 15 answers · asked by Devon S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry