Home & Garden - 26 January 2007

I have a SLIGHT problem but first a little background. My husband owns a very sucessful construction and remodeling company.Any work I want done around the house he does it without complaining and puts as much pride in the work he does himself here as he does in the work that people pay his company to do. From building an E85 plant to remodeling kitchens.Here is the problem. We started to remodel our home, every color, fabric and so forth I picked out and yes I asked him did he like it before I made the final choices.Recently after 2 1/2 months of remodeling our upstairs bathroom gutting it to the bones ripping up the floor and even instaling custom made cabinets it is complete. And.......I HATE IT! I hate everything about it, I hate the color, I hate the new heated floor, I hate the windows I hate the cabinets I even hate the shower curtain! How do I tell him? As I type this I am sitting in our computer room it is 1/3 painted something I told him I'd do before he got back on the 3rd

2007-01-26 04:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by texas_angel_wattitude 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

how do I get rid of the smell?

2007-01-26 04:58:44 · 31 answers · asked by Blackheath rugby wife 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have small dogs that won't stop wetting the floor and we're afraid that in time, it'll cause the floor to warp.

2007-01-26 04:56:38 · 2 answers · asked by wayne 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I currently have magnolia-my living room is big 22ft by 12ft. Should i paint all walls and cellings white so it can be light and fresh, or is a hint of white better.
Will it look too stark?

2007-01-26 04:55:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-26 04:52:14 · 11 answers · asked by littleminx2006 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-26 04:51:56 · 1 answers · asked by girl24gr 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-26 04:49:14 · 5 answers · asked by le coq géant 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Me and my friend found this hidden tiny beach and we were going to have some friends down there. And we need ideas for decorations. We have a big oak tree, bushes,and a long strip of beach. We already thought we would tie ribbons in the trees and put down floating candles but do you have any more ideas please hurry we need them tonite! Thank you so much.

2007-01-26 04:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by Cami 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

And what size gap should be left between each spindle?

2007-01-26 04:44:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

any suggestions?it sounds like it could take off like an airplane.it does shut up when you open the freezer.it is very loud when you open the fridge part.thanx for any input.

2007-01-26 04:42:30 · 6 answers · asked by meluvchris418 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

What are the disadvantages of sleeping on one?

2007-01-26 04:36:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-26 04:32:59 · 12 answers · asked by Aaron 1 in Garden & Landscape

The comforter isnt plain rainbow. More like indian style bright colors. We are also thinking of putting some details on the wall similar to the patern on the sheets. Plz tell me wat u think

2007-01-26 04:30:54 · 9 answers · asked by lwrong 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

And how about those Clorox or Lysol wipes?

2007-01-26 04:30:03 · 13 answers · asked by corey 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-26 04:23:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have already tried to vacuum the house with a new vacuum on a new wall to wall carpet but the new carpet continues to develop little balls of carpet fluff or lint. The first time I vacuumed the carpet the vacuum was compacted with the lint and then wasn't able to get any more things out of the carpet.

Is there something that I need to do with a new carpet? is there a tool used to clean up the carpet lint? Should I use a different setting to vacuum the carpet? Is there a vacuum rating I need to get the carpet clean?

2007-01-26 04:21:14 · 7 answers · asked by hubalooba 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Would I be gaining anything interms of cost? WOuld this be too much work or too costly to consider? I like the gas for convenience but the cost is pretty high. Would I gain by installing a pellet stove?

2007-01-26 04:18:08 · 2 answers · asked by Chuck J 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm broke this month so I need something around the house. You know; creative.....

2007-01-26 04:17:23 · 2 answers · asked by renhoez 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm trying to remove vinyl floor tiles from a hardwood floor. I tried some stuff from home depot that's supposed to help - but it can't penetrate the plastic to get at the glue. Thanks!

2007-01-26 04:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Fanny B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried everything that I can think of to get rid of the smell. Lemon juice, grinding up oranges lemons and limes, bleach, baking soda, I even tried a comercial cleaner called Disposer Care. They all work, for the moment, but shortly afterward the smell comes back. I also always make sure to grind things up completly as soon as they go down. Can anyone help?

2007-01-26 04:14:05 · 10 answers · asked by Tink 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am in the process of moving and my grandmother's dining table did not fare well in the move (a dresser fell on it...). I will try to describe this as best as I can. The table top is fine, no damage done. The legs themselves are not split. But there were pieces of long wood attached to the underside of the table top they linked the legs to the top. They split (some badly). Is there a way to repair split wood reliably? Or is there a way I can attach the table legs to the table top directly without worrying about damage? I realize I could get a cheap new table, but this was my deceased grandmother's table and I spent a lot of time fixing it up before the mishap, so I'd really prefer to just save it. Thanks!

2007-01-26 04:13:45 · 6 answers · asked by freedreamer1983 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it possible to have both systems running in a house e.g underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs. As I understand it they both run at different water temperatures, so would this have an undesirable effect on the whole heating system?

2007-01-26 04:12:12 · 6 answers · asked by Carl J 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-26 04:10:50 · 3 answers · asked by John T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I really want a clock that makes a Chime or Cuckoo noise, but it would have to be battery or digital, anyone know where I could get one from?

If not, would anyone happen to know what they are called? Thankyou.

Please don't just say "eBay"... - that is no help =)

2007-01-26 04:07:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-26 04:04:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I got a free estimate that seemed very high. I'm replacing an inclosure tub and walls. They seem to stress acrylic, is their design as opposed to fiberglass. What's are other opinions? Pro and cons

2007-01-26 04:01:09 · 3 answers · asked by HOWARD D 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The bedroom suite has wardrobe, tallboy, dressing table, bed headboard + footboard. Its in good condition, but just seems dry.

2007-01-26 03:56:32 · 15 answers · asked by msj2uk 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I tried every commercial product that I have heard of and have even tried muratic acid. my neighbor suggest trying fine steel wool but I afraid of scratching the tile...any suggestions?

2007-01-26 03:53:57 · 9 answers · asked by whittenblock 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-26 03:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by in c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

silicone all around windows inside all flaking off ,windows only been in 5 months.back door leaks and is very drafty at bottom,where back door was cut and filled the filler is coming away,the big window has got selant under the beading supposedly to stop drafts,some of the facings are coming off,we are dealing with cowboy company but the british standards seem to be a bit funny regards to what is right and what is wrong and what is acceptable can any decent window fitter offer me any advice as this company cant do this to people

2007-01-26 03:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by julie b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs