Home & Garden - 11 February 2007

Newly built barn conversion, builder took and removed original slates and has replaced with others (possibly spanish?). Over 5 yrs, condition of roof greatly deteriorated. Many slates cracking, pieces shearing off and falling away. In other places whole slates have fallen. The slates are extremely thin and brittle. Original builder continues to patch things, but we need a comprehensive assessment and report on the quality and longevity of the roof. Who could do this? How do we find a reputable and qualified person or company to provide us with the information we need to move this forward, if necessary into the court system? Getting extremely worried we will be left with the need to replace the whole lot. Any thoughts?

2007-02-11 04:11:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 1000ft ranch house in P.A. the roof is nothing special its pretty flat. some contractors priced me around $5,400. does this sound right? thanks!

2007-02-11 04:10:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm wondering why is it that roses are the #1 choice for most people to give and to receive. There are so many other beautiful flowers out there, which last longer, so I don't understand the fascination with roses. Is this something rooted in tradition that started the trend with roses?

2007-02-11 04:10:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

If so, please post their website information, and an estimate of what they may charge. Thanks.

2007-02-11 04:09:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

6" duct runs under crawlspace for about 25ft. 2 runs.

2007-02-11 04:08:59 · 9 answers · asked by tallpaul 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i want to open up my kitchen and dinning room. their is a door way that will take you into the kitchen from the dinning room but i want to take it out. i just dont want the roof to fall in. thanks for any sugestions.

2007-02-11 04:07:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in the KC Metro area and I have two big trees in my front yard so the grass does not get a lot of sun. I moved in August 2006 and the front yard has several spots without any grass at all. The former home owner obviously neglected the lawn care and I want to make it look nice, greener and thicker.

2007-02-11 04:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by yesak 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have learned how to install a new light fixture and it is pretty straightforward, even though I have a 40 year old home.

However in the hallway there is a light that is hookedup to a switch at either end of the hall. Before I attempt to change it, will the wiring be any different. I want to make sure that the light switches work at both end of the hall.

Thank you for any help you can tell me. I am a 66 year old woman who is on a really fixed budget and it is imperative I save as much money as possible by doing as much work as I can around this house. So am very appreciative of any help you can give me.

2007-02-11 04:04:54 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

What should I do for the accent wall?

2007-02-11 04:02:53 · 6 answers · asked by booieh 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-11 04:00:34 · 29 answers · asked by scotgal 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Need HELP fast!!

2007-02-11 03:58:36 · 4 answers · asked by Justin 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-11 03:56:01 · 5 answers · asked by ladybiznets 1 in Garden & Landscape

If I want to set the feed at 20#, how much pressure in the expansion tank?

2007-02-11 03:52:18 · 2 answers · asked by NMexican 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad has just been released from hospital, and he had an electric riser recliner chair delivered to help him rise up onto his feet. However, it doesn't seem to be working. There is definately power going into it, as the green light on the transformer is on, but the handset is totally dead, and there is no movement at all. I have checked for loose wires etc but everything appears to be connected.

Do these chairs need charged if they have been unplugged for sometime? It may be the handset that is broken, but does anyone else have any suggestions on what could be the problem?

Thanks in advance.

2007-02-11 03:52:01 · 2 answers · asked by ♥Miss Inquisitive♥ 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-11 03:49:42 · 3 answers · asked by john w 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I recently moved into a new place, and the water looks and tastes ok, but there is a slight odor I really don't like. I've noticed it from water in the bathroom and kitchen. No one else picks up on it, but it really bothers me and I don't like the smell. I've never had this problem before in previous homes. Is the odor a sign the water is probably not clean? Thanks.

2007-02-11 03:48:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The house is 1800 square feet, single story, no attic, and the roof is composition shingle. I want to take out a load bearing wall and need to determine the number of columns it will take to span a 24 foot header in the living room.

No, I am not highering an engineer. This house is in the boondocks and no one will go out there.

How much does the roof weigh?

2007-02-11 03:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by J A 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

( dead or alive ) I want them gone.

2007-02-11 03:44:26 · 6 answers · asked by ramrod 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-11 03:40:38 · 12 answers · asked by cliod7729 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-11 03:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by sheila d 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

in my adult life i get to decorate how i want to decorate. that being said does anyone know how to paint on canvas... i have simple ideas just to make my new home personable and totally the new me and not who i used to be...

2007-02-11 03:37:59 · 12 answers · asked by starla 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like the room to be warm and inviting,more into the brown tones, I have hunter green accents, like a cieling fan, and honey oak bedroom furniture. Would someone please be able to assist me in some colors to look at, Benjamin Moore's is the paint I'm looking at, Way to many colors of brown's It's overwhelming. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance.

2007-02-11 03:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by Cindybear 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am painting my bathroom and would love to paint my walls in a mexican/southwestern color

2007-02-11 03:29:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband likes to spend money on cars and his dune buggy and four wheel drives, i was trying to prove a point, so i special ordered a la-z-boy sectional that put us out about 3500 dollars, it has 2 recliners and a queen size fold out bed. My problem is that we just moved and it wont fit into my new living room, now i have it seperated and it doesnt look right...does anyone know of a buy back program by the company? i just got my couch a few months ago.

2007-02-11 03:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by G L 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-11 03:19:12 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel 410 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I took it apart and drained everything but when it starts the water stays at a standstill. What should I do without costing me an arm and a leg.

2007-02-11 03:19:05 · 4 answers · asked by Apocraije 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've seen granite and marble countertop cleaner...what can happen to them if you dont use the special cleaner? Is this just another scam to get you to buy some special cleaner when normal rag and water/soap will work just fine?

2007-02-11 03:18:57 · 6 answers · asked by soloflier7_98 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Have bought a pack of fuses to replace a fuse in my lamp and unsure which one to use.

2007-02-11 03:17:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Thinking of doing a bathroom floor which is flooded by small bathers almost daily. If you have personal experience pleaseshare. Thanks.

2007-02-11 03:15:16 · 1 answers · asked by queenofzeeland 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently charred 2 bags of popcorn in succession in my microwave. A bonehead move, I know. I've cleaned out the microwave, but now any time I run the microwave the smell of burnt popcorn fills the kitchen.

Is there anything I can do to remove the smell?

2007-02-11 03:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by symbo61 2 in Cleaning & Laundry