Home & Garden - 12 February 2007

2007-02-12 06:32:49 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

we had to fix an plug outlet and turned the breaker off then when we turned it back on the light wouldnt go on we replaced the whole light and the switch and it still wont go on we got a pen to check to see if the wires are live and they all have electricity up to the light bulb so there is electricity in the wires but the light still wont go on we have replaced the whole light including the bulbs so it is a new light new bulbs and electicity but no light... any suggestion?

2007-02-12 06:32:26 · 6 answers · asked by firefighter2429 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The "cold" faucet will turn off but it has to be lined up properly. The facuet simply turns in a 360 degree circle with no stopping point to shut off the water, unless it is lined up properly. Can this plastic stem be replaced? Thanks

2007-02-12 06:32:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i dont want to kill it so i have in that just traps it, but it wont go in?

2007-02-12 06:29:34 · 11 answers · asked by electra 1 in Other - Home & Garden

the original coat has worn off the metal and now it rusts. Can I spray them with something that will match and and is safe.? I use egg beater, potatoe masher and slotted spoon.

2007-02-12 06:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by La Cicada 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I only have 1 bath room, and it is nice and small. I was thinking about just removing the bath tub and installing a shower stall. Does anyone out there know if you have to have a bath tub in your house? I have heard that building codes state you do and I cannot find it any where is my code book. I live in Delaware county, PA

2007-02-12 06:25:25 · 21 answers · asked by dodrambo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We all know how much work goes into a good garden, by the time you realize any mistakes you might have made, it's too late to correct them and "there's always next year". Well- my family and I have had a fantastic garden the past 15 years at our old house, but it was 'there' when we bought it- we didn't have to dig it up from scratch. Just want a good fall harvest- what can I do to get the best soil?

2007-02-12 06:25:17 · 5 answers · asked by The Grand Inquisitor 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I was awakened this morning to the desperate howling of one of my cats. I assumed she was upset about the coyotes in the woods, but when I got up to make a phone call, I saw my other cat playing with something on the floor. Because we've been chopping wood, I thought it was a small piece of bark. But when it hit the kitchen floor, it was silent, so I figured I better check it out. Lo and behold it was a little critter! It looks like a teeny tiny mouse body, only with a shorter tail, and the face is almost microscopic with a long nose, almost like a mole or possum, teeny bits for eyes and teeny ears.

It's a dark gray/brownish color, measuring maybe 2 inches long (not including the tail.) Could this be a baby vole, or is it something else?

2007-02-12 06:23:13 · 11 answers · asked by fyrkrakyr 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We built a bungalow 30+ years ago and even though in the past few years we've had some little problems with condentation where the bathroom window would be slightly wet inside and cupboards placed on the outside wall side (on 1 wall only) would be black behind the cupboards, it wasn't too bad.

In the past 6 months we've had a new roof, including new felt, tiles and vents at the eaves of your bungalow (the vents we never had on this bungalow before). Since then, we've had water on the inside of 3 different windows including puddles on the window sills. We also have black on the top corners of every room.

I really don't know what to do as the cavitity walls are filled, we already have vents at the eaves of the bungalow and we even leave windows on draft to let some air into the rooms.

The other thing we've tried is to build a hardboard stud wall behind the wardopes. This only hides the problem in this room, it doesnt cure it.

Please help as I'm tearing my hair out!

2007-02-12 06:23:07 · 8 answers · asked by harri_dav 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What's the best way to grow them?
I'm growing them in a container, what size is best?
What kind of columbine is the best to grow?

2007-02-12 06:16:28 · 3 answers · asked by another_greeley 2 in Garden & Landscape

I once bought this item at wal-mart in the laundry section. But now, I can't find them anywhere. They are made of heavy plastic (like a clothes hanger) and have a row of 5-7 hooks. If anyone has any idea where I can purchase these, PLEASE let me know. I am building a house and am on a mission to find this item. Thanks

2007-02-12 06:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by amycc3 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

before running out the door for work/ school ( ours would
be the coffee pot)

Thanks & have a good day/night

2007-02-12 06:12:33 · 4 answers · asked by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

The stupid vacuum bag just came detatched when I was vacuuming and all kinds of dust just blew into the air. I'm getting a headache. What's a good way to get rid of the dust in the air? I don't have an air filter.

2007-02-12 06:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by •√¡rgő• 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does anyone know where I can buy those frogs that go at the bottom of gutter downspouts? I'm in GA.

2007-02-12 06:09:45 · 4 answers · asked by d_hawa2003 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in northern California in an apartment that has serious mold all around the window frames, there are also two access panels in the ceiling in my childrens room and the bathroom, which have mold coming out of them. The property manager has been notified several times, I've lived here for over three years, but nothing has been done to stop the mold. It is so much I can not keep up with cleaning it all, plus it stains the paint where it's been. Is there any advice or information you could provide?

2007-02-12 06:05:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-12 06:01:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

how many can i tie and bring back to new york city? I love dears and want to keep them as pets. I am driving to get them this weekend.

2007-02-12 06:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by Curious Little Thing 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-12 05:59:51 · 8 answers · asked by naynay562000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Through Yahoo Answers, I already know that "A spud washer is the seal between the toilet bowl and the water tank just above it. It keeps the water from leaking all over the bowl every time you flush.".....but I need to know what the more detailed term means, as well.

Thanks.

2007-02-12 05:57:57 · 2 answers · asked by Robin Frog 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-12 05:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I've a combi boiler and recently the water seems to get really hot, but doesn't flow so quickly - any ideas ?

Many thanks

2007-02-12 05:52:36 · 11 answers · asked by bluekangaroo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I rent out my apartment and i cant paint anything!! I live with roomates so the living room\kitchen and all the other shared living places arent a problem. but my room ICK! we cant paint and my room is a cream-ish color. its not white, but its not completely cream either.
any ideas on what i can do to add more color and fun without spending much money?

2007-02-12 05:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by ilikepinkfeatherboas 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-12 05:45:11 · 4 answers · asked by Mike D. 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Do they look the same? Do they fit in a standard lamp? And what is the price range?

2007-02-12 05:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

we are putting a metal roof on our house. How do we walk on what we have already installed?

2007-02-12 05:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Tide has a brand that is especially designed for these washers, but it is more expensive. The manual does not specifically recommend any one type of detergent, but I've been told you have to use these special detergents in order for the washer to run optimally.

2007-02-12 05:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by jenzee 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i bought this yucca palm plant a few months ago (full grown) and seems to be its really dying now... i took all the died leaves already and the plant looks bald now. my apartment has no sunlight at all and im thinking watering it everyday doesnt do justice. i only have one windows each on every room and there's no direct sunlight. i want to save the plant. help.

2007-02-12 05:30:26 · 2 answers · asked by pegsny 2 in Other - Home & Garden

will give the room more of a comforting feeling... purple, deep gold, dark blue, peach, or a shiny gray tone? any thoughts would be great.

2007-02-12 05:27:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-12 05:27:01 · 7 answers · asked by dodon 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Don't know what to click on.

2007-02-12 05:25:32 · 2 answers · asked by Carol B 3 in Other - Home & Garden