Home & Garden - 21 January 2007

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Why does steel rebar have the ribs or texture on the surface when its normally encased in cment?

2007-01-21 10:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by Fly! Be Free! 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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sometimes the garage door will not open - I have to go outside and reset the breaker. What causes this?

2007-01-21 10:29:23 · 9 answers · asked by sugarmama2539 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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How can a broken light bulb be removed from the light socket?

2007-01-21 10:26:29 · 21 answers · asked by Ashertom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Memory foam mattress toppers?

Has anyone tried them?

Opinions?

I'm looking at them on Ebay.

2007-01-21 10:25:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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Has anyone heard of or used Homestyle Kitchens?

THEY ARE A COMPANY WHO RING YOU UP AND COME OUT TO YOUR HOME OFFERING A £1000 OFF VOUCHER BUT IF YOU ORDER ON THE DAY IT COULD BE £2000-£3000 OFF THE PRICE. THE SALES PERSONS WORK FROM HOME AND WHEN IT IS READY IT CAN BE FITTED IN 2 DAYS.

2007-01-21 10:24:45 · 4 answers · asked by dawn w 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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Can agave plants be purchased in Ohio or are they only found out west?

2007-01-21 10:23:59 · 4 answers · asked by bennytwo5 2 in Garden & Landscape

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How will I know if I am drilling into a ceiling joist?

Will it feel different than drilling into a spot without a joist? If so, how? I have a stud finder but it's cheap and doesn't always work correctly.

This is my first time, sorry if this is a dumb question. :/

2007-01-21 10:22:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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what is the standard distance a toilet sits away from a wall in a home?

2007-01-21 10:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by cbsjreynolds 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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please help?

""PLEASE help i read my book an can't find the answers anywhere and need the right answers thank you so so much..

1.Structural failure in a roof may be due to ?
a)the presence of vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below
b)too little span between supporting members.
c)cuts made in the rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans
d)use of dried wood for structural mambers

2.Brick ties in brick veneer walls allows for
a)water drainage
b)air circulation
c)expansion
d)inspection

3.Your inspection does NOT need to include information on
a)steepness of roof pitch
b)adequacy and condition of flashing
c)condition of solor heating system equipment
d) type and condition of gutters and downspouts

4. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in
a)sagging of windows
b)a rise in the main floor beam
c)settling of corner posts
d)sagging of the ridge board"

2007-01-21 10:21:05 · 3 answers · asked by lexeypa 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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What to do if your basement has been waterproofed with a lifetime guarantee ; company won't pay to fix it?

2007-01-21 10:20:28 · 3 answers · asked by anne 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2 days after carpet was cleaned a lg. white spot came up. Rented Machine was returned - how do I get it out?

I know it's probally excess shampoo/soap , but I don't have the money to rent the machine again . How do I get the white spot and other white streaks out?

2007-01-21 10:17:12 · 2 answers · asked by sugarmama2539 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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my air compressor won't work i shut it of last time and it won't come on?

I have a portable air compressor that I use for air tools and to air up my tires. I shut it off 2 days ago and drained the system and now it won't start back up.

2007-01-21 10:15:57 · 3 answers · asked by Paul K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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When to plant rose plants in Tennessee??? I bought some today at Lowes do I need to take them back ??

2007-01-21 10:15:29 · 6 answers · asked by mitzy66_2000 2 in Garden & Landscape

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make your own kerosine or eqivalent heater?

can be kerosine or solid fuel pellets or etonal mixs but not pariffin or wood or gas

2007-01-21 10:15:20 · 2 answers · asked by jodocox 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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How much paint do I need to paint a bedroom (12 by 12...8 foot ceiling)...it has two regular windows....and?

one closet door as well as the entrance door.

It is now beige, want either a dark red or green, so..... also, do I need two coats? I have painted, (as maintenance at a college) but never had to estimate the amount needed. We just coated it once and went on to the next room.

2007-01-21 10:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by melissa 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

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Carpet is $5.49 per square yard. How much is this by square feet?

2007-01-21 10:14:12 · 10 answers · asked by kim 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

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Can my Yucca Plant be saved?

I have a large yucca plant that has been in a basement apartment for a few months and its leaves have all turned yellow and dropping off. Is there any way to save it. I have moved to a house that has plenty of light?

2007-01-21 10:09:54 · 4 answers · asked by greeneyegemini77 2 in Garden & Landscape

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what is the best control for gophers!!?

How do you get rid of gophers?? They are not out now but I can't even plant my Dahlias in the summer because they eat them up! and I pay A LOT for them!

2007-01-21 10:08:27 · 9 answers · asked by kimbo 1 in Garden & Landscape

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how do you get stomach bile out of the carpet?

my son got sick in the middle of the night and didnt tell me the next morning. It dried into the carpet and i cant get it out. I have tried resolve and car upholstery cleaner. It looks horrible....please help

2007-01-21 10:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by lori k 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do I get rid of the rotten egg smell when I turn on my water?

2007-01-21 10:06:26 · 6 answers · asked by trimblenonnie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How much does the measuring cup from Sam's Club 300 oz. detergent hold?

I have the big 300 oz. jug of Sam's Club detergent, the one that has a spigot. It came with a plastic measuring cup, and I can't find it to save my life. Does anyone know how much it holds, like at the level 2 line?

Thanks in advance!!

2007-01-21 10:03:25 · 1 answers · asked by ahorn 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

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Fleece blankets?

What is the best way to wash a fleece blanket? I am somewhat afraid I will throw it in the wash and the stitching around the edges will fall apart...

2007-01-21 10:01:32 · 4 answers · asked by bpbjess 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

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My electric furnace will not shut off, I have to manually turn it off?

My furnace will not shut off when it is in normal operating mode. When my switches on the thermostat are set to heat and fan to auto, the heat comes on no matterwhat the temperature is set at and blows heat into the house. The system will not shut off unless I turn the switch to off. Can a thermostat go bad or is it something else?

2007-01-21 09:59:36 · 6 answers · asked by jcawthon326 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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How can you eliminate a large ficus tree without cutting it?

2007-01-21 09:58:01 · 5 answers · asked by Prickly 1 in Garden & Landscape

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I'm looking for an annual in zone 5 , my dad called a fire bush. fine leaf texture, 2-3 ft.,?

fine needle like foilage that turned bright red by fall . I know it starts with a -K

2007-01-21 09:56:32 · 4 answers · asked by rosewood 1 in Garden & Landscape

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I am painting my son's room - vertical stripes?

There are 4 walls. I want to paint 10 inch stripes. Where do I start?
wall 1 and 2 are 111 inches in widthe. Wall # 3 and 4 are 135 inches in widthe.
I have paint, tape, rollers, brushes, plastic for floors and laser beam for the straight line but I am having a fuss of a time where to start on the walls. Such as.. where do I start with the lines? What inch mark from the corner do I start...PLEASE PLEASE help.

2007-01-21 09:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by CARLA R 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

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