Home & Garden - 2 February 2007

I am trying to replace my kitchen faucet. I have done this before, but never at this house. I can not for the life of me get the old faucet out of there. The nuts are too old and rusted, I have tried a high quality penetrating oil, that didn't seem to work. I am also not too comfortable using a torch, so that's out of the question. There was advice on another website that said just to use a good drill and drill through the nuts since I'm replacing them anyway. I'm not sure if this is really a good idea, but I am at my wits end!
The other problem I'm having is I can't figure out how to get the old mounting parts off either. I can take pics with my phone if anyone needs to see them.
Any help would be appreciated!!

2007-02-02 04:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by AB 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our 3ways just don't last long. I hope to find bulbs that compare to 200-300w incandescent power.

2007-02-02 04:07:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We had a home inspection done and they said our electrical box looked good. However, we had an electrican over last night because we smelled burning plastic from our electrical box. He opened the box and it was fried. We need to replace our electrical box. He said that the damage has been done for months, but is just a step away from an electrical fire. Should the home inspector noticed this?

2007-02-02 04:03:57 · 17 answers · asked by Biancoa 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2007-02-02 04:02:35 · 2 answers · asked by nobab m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My closet doors are huge! They are 91 1/2 " tall and vary in width from closet to closet. I want to build them myself because I believe they will be a little cheaper and I love custom things. Any advice on how to do this? Interesting materials? Web sites that have pics for inspiration? Personal stories and experiences? I would appreciate anything! Thank you in advance!

2007-02-02 03:58:13 · 3 answers · asked by CurlyLocks 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

We live in an area serviced by Wast Management Inc. My daughter noticed today that the truck had two steering wheels and asked me why.... so, i'm asking you why.

2007-02-02 03:53:06 · 3 answers · asked by Scooter 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's almost garden time and I'm planning on growing some lettuce this year. However, I'm worried that my local bunnies will think I'm offerring a free buffet. They haven't done anything the last couple years when I've grown tomatoes and peas, but I don't think those are bunnies' favorites. I want to know if someone can recommend me a product that is natural and will just deter the bunnies (and any other hungry critters) from eating all my vegetables.

2007-02-02 03:51:30 · 5 answers · asked by akivi73 4 in Garden & Landscape

How do I tell if the outside of my house is abestos or other type of siding?

2007-02-02 03:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by techno_beauty 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm just baught a new LCD TV and i have two wires in each outlet. I want to ground this specific outlet by running a wire to a cold water pipe. What gage wire should i use.

2007-02-02 03:35:57 · 6 answers · asked by Lipiew 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 03:35:55 · 17 answers · asked by me 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-02 03:31:29 · 2 answers · asked by bains s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Getting somone to pull out wood flooring and to lay down new tile in a 950 - 1000 square feet home

2007-02-02 03:31:29 · 3 answers · asked by Motivation.Inspiration 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-02 03:24:57 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

my lightbulb in my room blew and i want to fix that bulb. i dont want to replace it because i really like that bulb. how can i fix that bulb so it will work again. please help me.
i dont want a new bulb i want the same bulb

2007-02-02 03:17:51 · 28 answers · asked by Nathanael S 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just finished my schooling. I'm looking for a job in orlando florida area. please help

2007-02-02 03:15:35 · 1 answers · asked by floralgirl1960 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

washed them in cold water, but that left spots

2007-02-02 03:12:55 · 11 answers · asked by adamcookie28 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

home kits/ gettysburg style

2007-02-02 03:09:56 · 1 answers · asked by Jovoni C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have the Oster Bread Machine. In the middle of baking bread, I think it was in the rising stage, the machine just beeped a few times and shut off.

Is it dead?? What happened to it??

I tried the website and it said to hold down the start/stop button while plugging and unplugging the machine, but that didn't work. Has this happened before to anyone, and what did you do?? THe machine is a few years old, but there's never been any problems.

2007-02-02 03:05:31 · 3 answers · asked by Zara 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 03:04:59 · 8 answers · asked by alsirngfosj390smf8fn4kcndsi4jhdh 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

This is happening in my tenant's unit kitchen sink.

2007-02-02 03:03:17 · 8 answers · asked by bushchicanery04 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 02:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was thinking of installing a granite tile countertop but am not sure what to finish the edges with. I'm not sure what kind of borders are available.

2007-02-02 02:51:24 · 4 answers · asked by avp 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-02 02:49:27 · 2 answers · asked by Miss Liz 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am replacing my dishwasher. The dishwasher power supply, between the box under the counter and the dishwasher, is within a flexible armored sheath. When I disconnected the power from the old dishwasher, I noticed that there was no ground wire. Before I go to the hardware store, I thought I'd ask if anyone knew if I can just buy the correct dishwasher power supply with three wires, connect in the existing box under the cabinet and move on or if this is a more serious complication. When done, I want the installation to be safe, with the three expected wires though the sheath all the way to the dishwasher.

For what it is worth, I have the knowledge and tools to safely replace dimmer switches, etc., but I don't do anything "behind the walls". If this can be done at the box under the sink, I am in business.

2007-02-02 02:45:06 · 14 answers · asked by Someone with a free answer 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are a limited income family. My husband works full time and I am a stay at home mom (4 children). I've heard from several people that there are government grants out there to help you fix up your home. I have called everywhere I know to find help and have had no success. We own our home. It's a large victorian home with alot of fixing up needed. (The roof is in bad need.) Anyone know of any such grants?

2007-02-02 02:37:21 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine07 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 02:36:32 · 8 answers · asked by lala_brit 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought a house and the roofing looks good. Seller says its a newer roof. I am putting a floor down in the attic with plywood an noticed frost on the boards, and as it warms up with the heat going up from downstairs it melts an dries up.I have three roof vents on the back side of the house and one in each of the two peaks at the ends. Should I close them or leave them open for the winter?People tell me the house has to breath and thats why the vents are there. But im afraid of the roof rotting in time and I cant afford a new roof right now. The house is 850 square ft built in 1954. Attic floor has insulation but none in the roof area.What do i do?

2007-02-02 02:36:15 · 5 answers · asked by bearman48064 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am looking for some place where i can get a manual or down load one for a craftsman snow blower i need one with the parts list

2007-02-02 02:25:41 · 7 answers · asked by janet d 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 02:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by fred b 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-02 02:19:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry