Home & Garden - 10 February 2007

2007-02-10 15:59:15 · 16 answers · asked by Stevie T 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I do know the problem lies with the flapper. It goes down almost immediately after you push the handle. I tried adding more water to the tank, but that didn't work. The flapper should stay up long enough to allow the toilet to flush. I have well water. How can I get the flapper to stay up long enough? Would a new one work?

2007-02-10 15:53:54 · 25 answers · asked by paul_santia 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Adjoining bedroom is painted pine needle green with pure white trim and woodwork. Need a color for the bathroom that wont clash with the bedroom paint. Any ideas would be helpful. No reds tho.

2007-02-10 15:52:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-10 15:51:07 · 9 answers · asked by Penny P 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I prefer to grow red cabbage

2007-02-10 15:38:17 · 5 answers · asked by blondie34 1 in Garden & Landscape

The cord won't even pull... it seems to be locked. (on both) The gas mix was a little old... perhaps 4 months. Both ran just fine until empty, with the same gas. They ran out of gas. I refilled them and discovered I could not pull the cord. They are both totally impossible to pull even an couple inches. Is this a 'seized' engine, or something more simple? I haven't yet tried again after cooling. One is 25 years old and one is about 5 years, no previous problems.
If this is something really bad and easy to diagnose, what can I do to prevent this if I purchase a new chain saw? Thanks!

2007-02-10 15:36:38 · 5 answers · asked by redwine77 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-10 15:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by blondie34 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know they are orange but are they different inside?

2007-02-10 15:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

anyone know???

2007-02-10 15:30:50 · 5 answers · asked by BrOkEn_LuLLabY...♥ 2 in Garden & Landscape

If there is no ground wire then can I just ground to the metal box? I did that once and when I tested my tester showed "no ground". Since it is hard or impossible to bring a ground wire from the box then what should I do to get "ground OK" when I test?

2007-02-10 15:29:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I can buy the pre cut assembly stringers at Home Depot & Lowe's but can't seem to find the pre cut assembly for handrails. The steps are 33" high that came with mobile home. I need to upgrade to 36" to at least reach the bottom of the trailer.

2007-02-10 15:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by bo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to buy two new sofas, a chair and one large ottoman for my great room. It is a large room with high ceilings, so space is not an issue. I think I want the sofa styles to match, but should I also match the fabric? The only other upholstery I have in the room (at the moment) is a glass table w/four chairs. I typically like clean lines of a contemporary style.

2007-02-10 15:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by emmyo 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've seen outlets that say "15A" but I've always learned that we should always run 12-2 for outlets. Won't the conflict? Or if the breaker is only 15A then I can run 14-2 wire for outlets? Please explain in details. Thanks so much!

2007-02-10 15:27:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

This party has a martini/ drinking feel to it. I need help with finding patterns/colors/ table settings. Thanks so much!

2007-02-10 15:26:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a fireplace that's well built and a metal roof....how dangerous are chimney fires? Other factors are most of the trees are conifers and are 20 or more feet away from the chimney.

2007-02-10 15:26:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't know what color to choose. Help!!!
Here is the bathroom details the floor is white tile and some turqoise tiles, with dark grout. the counter is white tile, lite grout. natural wood cabinets. the mirror has a frame that is a natural wood color. white toilet, normal tub, white and turqoise tiles, and a small window with a white frame. and quite a bit of lite gets in.


I hope that should be enough details to give your opinion of an ideal color for the walls and base boards. Thanks in advance answerers!!!!!!

2007-02-10 15:26:24 · 8 answers · asked by QuestionMark 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

My waterlines froze in my house and I have to replumb most if not the whole house. I have pvc coming into the house and on my appliances. Do they make a connection to go from my supply lines (which are pvc) to Pex pipe and vice versa? I have 3/8" pvc so do I get the same size Pex?


Any other suggestions and tips would be appreciated. I have moderate experience with carpentry/plumbing but I have never even heard of Pex up to this point.

2007-02-10 15:23:44 · 5 answers · asked by rebel_dog 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live with a female in a one bedroom Apartment. And you?

2007-02-10 15:22:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-10 15:19:46 · 15 answers · asked by LUCAS C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We bought a new gas dryer today and hooked it up. Then my dad put on something called Rectorseal. We turned the gas dryer on to see if it was working but then it started to smell bad.. When i opened it, it smelled horrible and then fumes like in a fire came out.. It turned on the fire alarm but i immediately closed it.. HELP!

2007-02-10 15:17:46 · 5 answers · asked by xxblu3m0onxx 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Are there any super fertilizers, special instructions, secret tips ect that you think may be helpful to me? I have a few plants that I would like to flourish. I always see these huge plants and mine are always so dinky. Please share your tricks with me. Thanks.

2007-02-10 15:14:46 · 1 answers · asked by spectaculousd 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I scrub but it wont come off

2007-02-10 15:11:57 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My colors are different shades of blue and white and the ceremony will be outdoors in July.

I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!

:) Thanks!

2007-02-10 15:10:06 · 10 answers · asked by ☼ lovethesun11 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-10 15:02:24 · 16 answers · asked by Metal Head 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

my 2 year old took a sharpie marker to the wall and i cant get it off i tried the magic eraser and bleach nothing worked yet- any tips?

2007-02-10 15:01:22 · 11 answers · asked by utopia760 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-10 15:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

hi we are buying a new house....it was built in 2005 so it is very new. The walls and trim are white with pewter/silver cabinet pulls and a slate gray fire place mantle. The cabinets are are a medium oak color. The carpet throughout is a light sage green color. What colors compliment the white and sage green? Right now i sort of decorate in country....like navy burgandy and forrest green (this is what my couches are) These in my opinion would look awful in this newer looking home with all the clean lines. I also own quite a bit of items with wrought iron which i think would look nice. BUT i need a sort of color palate that would compliment this carpet color with all the white on the walls. Like a tan couch? White or wood coffee table? HELP! need opinions!

2007-02-10 14:56:57 · 10 answers · asked by sleep_chic 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-10 14:56:53 · 1 answers · asked by outlawed3x 1 in Garden & Landscape

I read something about them giving off ammonia gas.
They eat leaf litter and rotting wood, nutrients found in soil and leaf litter, but isn't that just a way nature processes stuff, or are they a garden pest... or are they pests in large numbers?

2007-02-10 14:55:46 · 2 answers · asked by aileenpnz 1 in Garden & Landscape

I heard that you can microwave a kitchen sponge and eliminate all germs?!?!?

2007-02-10 14:51:37 · 25 answers · asked by nicole 1 in Cleaning & Laundry