Home & Garden - 8 February 2007

I'd like to make a few small topiaries or small decorative items to sit on my headboard...Any ideas? Sites with suggestions?

Thanks!

2007-02-08 18:52:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jade Orchid 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

can anyone recommend any of thiese courses preferably in london area!! also out of interest, con one person intstall a home air-con unit on their own? or is it to heavy?

2007-02-08 18:46:41 · 1 answers · asked by Notre1Dame 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Shoosnake from Australia, suggested. Any users?

2007-02-08 18:44:14 · 5 answers · asked by j2lee 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It starts out a brown ball or pod that opens into five segments that look milky white, lined with fuzz. It is perhaps 1 inch across in diameter. The pod (or flower) is one of several on the plant, on long tall stems. It is growing in a garden pot in an alley near my home. Thank you.

2007-02-08 18:42:47 · 9 answers · asked by Chali 6 in Garden & Landscape

what palnts are best suited if you want to conserve water in your lawn? What type of soil is preferred?

2007-02-08 18:39:37 · 6 answers · asked by ana ruth g 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-08 18:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by smiles 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What plants are suitable for landscaping that would help save water, and stil beautify the lawn? Are there any preferred type of soil here? Does the soil still need any fertilizers? How to do this now- SAving water in ladscape?

2007-02-08 18:21:30 · 9 answers · asked by ana ruth g 1 in Garden & Landscape

What plants are suitable for landscaping that would help save water, and stil beautify the lawn? Are there any preferred type of soil here? Does the soil still need any fertilizers? How to do this now- SAving water in ladscape?

2007-02-08 18:19:56 · 4 answers · asked by ana ruth g 1 in Garden & Landscape

a family member gave me a childs bedroom set for my son, the problem is it has been in thier basement for almost 2 years and it smells really musty. I tried wood cleaner and lysol but i cant get the smell out. I would like to paint the wood to match the room, would that help with the smell? cover it up? the wood doesnt looklike its sealed or has varnish..but it could just be so old that it has worn off..any help with the smell? and/or how to paint the wood?

2007-02-08 17:53:22 · 4 answers · asked by njshoregrrl25 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

a family member gave me a childs bedroom set for my son, the problem is it has been in thier basement for almost 2 years and it smells really musty. I tried wood cleaner and lysol but i cant get the smell out. I would like to paint the wood to match the room, would that help with the smell? cover it up? the wood doesnt looklike its sealed or has varnish..but it could just be so old that it has worn off..any help with the smell? and/or how to paint over work?

2007-02-08 17:52:45 · 1 answers · asked by njshoregrrl25 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

just pulled out my old leather coat. Its been in storage for a while, and even before then it was in used condition (hand-me-down). The coat is double breasted, 3/4 length black leather and the only problems are that the leather is stiff and feels hard, and there are 5 missing buttons and small pea-sized holes in the leather where the buttons used to be. I need any information on how to repair this coat and get it into the best condition possible for as little money as possible and I need the coat to be ready to wear by saturday morning. Please, if you don't have any helpful info then don't answer, and in advance, thanks for all who do contribute information.

2007-02-08 17:38:43 · 1 answers · asked by tecsklls9 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just pulled out my old leather coat. Its been in storage for a while, and even before then it was in used condition (hand-me-down). The coat is double breasted, 3/4 length black leather and the only problems are that the leather is stiff and feels hard, and there are 5 missing buttons and small pea-sized holes in the leather where the buttons used to be. I need any information on how to repair this coat and get it into the best condition possible for as little money as possible and I need the coat to be ready to wear by saturday morning.

Please, if you don't have any helpful info then don't answer, and in advance, thanks for all who do contribute information.

2007-02-08 17:37:58 · 5 answers · asked by tecsklls9 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-08 17:26:08 · 3 answers · asked by CYNTHIA M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-08 17:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by Cyra M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have some equiment that requires 3 phase 220 voltage. The equipment had been running on 3 20amp(I think) breakers at work. I have a 2 phase 220 outlet mounted directly beneath the control panel. It is connected to 2 70amp breakers. Is this something that could easily be rewired to work for 3 phase? I know the obvious, turn off the power before doing anything.

2007-02-08 17:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by TONY B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have some equiment that requires 3 phase 220 voltage. The equipment had been running on 3 20amp(I think) breakers at work. I have a 2 phase 220 outlet mounted directly beneath the control panel. It is connected to 2 70amp breakers. Is this something that could easily be rewired to work for 3 phase? I know the obvious, turn off the power before doing anything.

2007-02-08 17:22:06 · 9 answers · asked by TONY B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm looking at buying an older home (1700 sq ft) that has a small, but old kitchen. The file has been recently tiled, but the cabinates, sink, and countertops would need to be replaced...more so the sink and countertops. What would it cost to replace all or sink and countertops and then refinish cabinates?

2007-02-08 17:17:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a makeshift room with bookshelves and boxsprings for walls. I want a little more privacy, so I'm looking for something I can hang from the ceiling and around the structure as a soundproof dividing wall. the cheaper the better, any ideas at all appreciated.

2007-02-08 17:13:28 · 2 answers · asked by mallratfink 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a single-wide and while I was doing laundry, both of my bathroom sinks filled up and water starting coming out of the pipe behind my washing machine. The bathtub, kitchen sink, and toilet were unaffected. The water will not drain from the sinks and I have tried plunging it, pouring boiling water down it, and drano. Nothing has seemed to help. I don't know what else to try. Should I be trying to fix the sinks or the drain behind the washer? Someone please give me some advice.

2007-02-08 17:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Danielle R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We live in California, there are 5 showers taken at the house a day, 10 loads of laundry a week. The heat is turned up to 75 degrees for about 16 hours a day and turned down to 60 for the other 8 hours of the day. If this does not seem weird to you could you give us some energy conservation tips. Thank you

2007-02-08 17:04:51 · 8 answers · asked by Andrew B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

my gas oven won't lite, it only makes a clicking noise. what do i need to do next?

2007-02-08 17:00:13 · 6 answers · asked by joyce l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-08 16:54:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-08 16:54:51 · 5 answers · asked by jimmy bombon 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

if you have a house that has central air but only uses radiators for heat, could you install a central heater and hook it up to the same vents that the a/c uses? how would you make it so that you don't have to use radiator heat. hvac system?

2007-02-08 16:51:13 · 4 answers · asked by musikalgrl20 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

DEMO; two tile floors on top of wood subfloor,sink,vanity,light fix.,toliet
INSTAHL; new tile floor,ped.sink,light fix and new toleit bathroom size is 9' by 4'

2007-02-08 16:46:01 · 1 answers · asked by jonystahl 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

and the smell is the "non-doing it" smell that i'd like to get out of everything
i "do not" want to mess around to get the smell away
so do any1 know hw 2 get away the smell from
"BODY and HOUSE
thank you

2007-02-08 16:41:51 · 11 answers · asked by NO NAME 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Two days ago found a huge one in my bath tub. To freaked out to do research, in fear of photo pop ups.

2007-02-08 16:29:50 · 9 answers · asked by Star* 1 in Other - Home & Garden

And what type of wood would you want it to be made out of?

2007-02-08 16:28:26 · 5 answers · asked by Carson 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

The existing thermostat has 7 wires, I didn't check it before purchasing the new one. The instructions inside the honeywell thermostat says anything more than 6 and I need to call their tech support, well, after 25 minutes on hold, I thought I would try here first. Any thoughts?

2007-02-08 16:21:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Sounds like I have a squirrel stuck in my office wall. It had been in the drop ceiling but must have fallen into the wall. He will surely die, will it stink or can I leave it there? Don't want to put a hole in my wall if I don't have to. Also, think it will be dead by morning? My staff will not be able to work if he keeps scratching like he is now.

2007-02-08 16:17:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden