Home & Garden - 19 February 2007

I might be buying a brand new house, and just wondering what the choices are for your new home: like, what kind of cabinets, countertops, hard wood floor, carpet, color of the shutters/door, hardware, door handels, jacuzzi tub, and anything else...
If you also know about how much more a month for upgrades, that would be great!

2007-02-19 09:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently purchased a desert home made from 8" thick blocks. They appear to be solid, but I am not positive. The interior walls are finished with drywall without insulation. Are these a good insulator or should I look in to getting the exterior covered with an insulation membrane?

2007-02-19 09:31:03 · 5 answers · asked by Bryan K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-19 09:30:36 · 2 answers · asked by BV H 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I love the design of Milly's bedroom in the movie "Because I Said So". Does anyone know where to find furniture and home accents similiar to the designs in the movie?

2007-02-19 09:29:03 · 1 answers · asked by SH141 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I don't know how but I just discovered my freezer door was not closed properly 2 hours ago. I opened it and not surprising I saw water drops. There are 2 compartments in the freezer - one full of stuff and thats the one I can't pull it out no matter how hard I try (well I don't want to pull too hard or I could break it). I suspect its the frost accummulated all around which causes this. What should I do?

2007-02-19 09:26:45 · 8 answers · asked by Kevinlad 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house has a large flat top roof, I would like to raise it in the middle of the family room to add some small windows and make the roof feel larger. Is this easy and can I do it myself? There are no load bearing beams in the way and the majority of the roof is held up by large steel beams that do not intersect the area I wish to raise.

I was hoping I could just build another flat top roof about 2' above the existing roof. Anyone try this?

2007-02-19 09:25:56 · 3 answers · asked by Bryan K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its not like a big wad of gum but little pieces of it. I need help, I havent washed them yet. I dont want to until I know how to get the gum out.

2007-02-19 09:21:08 · 9 answers · asked by I ♥ U 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm 13 and I'm a girl, I can't really buy anything but I can print stuff out. How should I decorate it?

2007-02-19 09:20:05 · 4 answers · asked by peapod 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a strange electrical problem. Our kitchen light went out, and after several weeks, suddenly came back on. It remained functional for several weeks, then went back out again. During this time it would intermittently go out for several minutes, and come back on. Both of the bulbs were very dark so we replaced them, to no avail. Everyone we spoke to advised us to buy a new fixture, as the ballast would be more expensive to replace. Oddly enough, I ordered a new, electronic ballast from the manufacturer (Sunpark Electronics) for $6.50. The fixture sells at Home Depot for $85. Can anyone tell me if they think a new ballast will resolve the problem? I'm also curious to know why the electricians & diy'ers were so certain the ballast would cost more than a new fixture. Admittedly, I haven't tested anything as I am respectful of something I know very little about, and quite frankly...it scares me! Thanks in advance.

2007-02-19 09:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by Incongruous 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to start a smallish compost bin or pile for mainly yard waste and some kitchen scraps. I understand the concept of what can/can't go into one, what happens, etc. I want an inexpensive way to make one. My ideal spot for this is an abandoned ditch on our property that is about 2 ft deep, maybe 2 ft wide. Could I put it in there if I turned it often, or would I need to build something? I bought chicken wire and stakes at Home Depot (what my grandma used for hers), but I'm not really looking forward to having to pull the whole thing up to turn the compost. Also, it would be fine with me if I never had to take the compost out of the ditch...I would be happy to have it compost and fill it in! Also, I don't have a wood chipper...what is the best way to "grind up" pine needles for the compost?

2007-02-19 09:12:13 · 4 answers · asked by SamIam82 5 in Garden & Landscape

include your name and if chosen it may be printed in the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2007-02-19 09:06:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-19 09:06:00 · 7 answers · asked by "Corey" 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

My grama waxes her new hardwood floors, but they are no-wax floors. What reprecusions, if any will there be? Can waxing it scratch the finish, b/c her floors have all these "scuff-like" scratches--not in the wood, just in the finish...they are new floors, and we always take our shoes off, so I don't know what could be causing the scratches

2007-02-19 09:04:01 · 6 answers · asked by kittlinface 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Im interested in buying the new washer and dryer from whirlpool but would like to know how its worked for other people before purchasing...any feedback would be awesome.

2007-02-19 09:02:30 · 1 answers · asked by sharkins82 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am just about to fit a new bannistair at home and would like to know if ther is a tool i can obtain to ensure that the spaces between the spindles on the staircase are even or will i have too make one?

2007-02-19 08:58:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have this light grey shirt and I think my dad did something to it but I don't know what and I can't ask because of some reasons anyway the shirt has these peach pinkish stains on it and when I tried to wash it off they started to spread. Nothing worked so my mom took it to the dry cleaners and they said that they think that it is bleach and that they can't do anything. Is there some way that I can fix it so that it is grey again?

2007-02-19 08:57:57 · 9 answers · asked by kira 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to find hedges/bushes to plant on my side yard that are very high (for privacy from the next house). I've heard that the "hemlock hedge" grows 40-60 feet tall. Anyone know the highest ones?

2007-02-19 08:49:38 · 6 answers · asked by Helena 3 in Garden & Landscape

My brick stoop needs fixing up. It has weathered badly and I want to repair it and then build a deck over it. There are missing bricks and chunks of missing mortor.
I'm looking for suggestions about how to fix up the brick stoop. The only part that has to look decent is the top part because the bottom part will be hidden by the deck. I do want to weather proof the whole thing.

2007-02-19 08:48:06 · 3 answers · asked by telwidit 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've had a banana tree for about a year that is about 3-4 feet high. It was attacked by knats- so I put it outside. The nursery I purchased it from said it could surivive outdoors with temperatures going as low as -20 degrees. It was outside for one day covered (at about 40 degrees) and the whole thing wilted. If I just leave it, can it revive in the spring? or have I murdered the poor thing?

2007-02-19 08:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by Helena 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-19 08:41:20 · 3 answers · asked by karl t 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Also how much fertilizer do you apply to it? and also some info about Canna Indica and lemon tree

2007-02-19 08:40:49 · 4 answers · asked by Cateelk 3 in Garden & Landscape

The snow just melted a couple weeks ago and the sun has been out. I would like to apply my 16-16-16 (triple 16) fertilizer but I am afraid may be too early. I am new homeowner.
Are there any other lawn maintenance duties I should be performing first?
Thanks in advance!

2007-02-19 08:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by erok2020 3 in Garden & Landscape

My double car garage protrudes from the front of my house. I want to grow ivy above the door. I can go up each side of the garage to get there, but I need something that spreads out once it has past the door. What is the best ivy to use?

2007-02-19 08:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle B 1 in Garden & Landscape

Are they bolted in, just laid onto the steel columns or are they fixed in a certain way. If you can help please provided a link on the net that i can go to that will show a few pictures in close how it is done. Thank-You.

2007-02-19 08:29:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The water pressure in our house seems to be weak. I was wondering if it's possible to increase the water pressure in the tank. The tank says pressure should be 23 lbs.

2007-02-19 08:29:03 · 2 answers · asked by telwidit 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

My kitchen has very light cabinets and the countertop is a darker hunter green with black appliances. The family room and kitchen our basically connected..open floor plan, so I need to paint both rooms the same color. The floors are medium tan colored tile. HELP! someone please.......

2007-02-19 08:28:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know where I could find a flexible chrome pipe cover that could cover up all the ugly pipes that are on show behind the sink in my bathroom. The pipes are various sizes.
Many Thanks

2007-02-19 08:25:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I really hate to keep the toilet brush and container near the toilet and just wondered if anyone else had a sanitary way to store the brush out of the bathroom. Ive tried disposibles but sometimes the brush seems best. Also I wonder if you guys sanitize the brush after cleaning so that whatever you clean doesnt end up at the bottom of the brush holder. There has to be a better way, if anybody has any tips please let me know. Also how are they stored at hotels etc. this might help give me some ideas. I would rather keep it out of my bathroom or in some way so that it is sanitary, its just such an ugly accessory, thanks!

2007-02-19 08:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by sugasuga 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm not sure it's even a gas leak, I just feel really dizzy, and when I open the basement it smells like gasoline. It doesn't smell like rotten eggs or anything, but just it smells like gasoline. How do I make sure, when my mom doesn't think that it's real. What do i do, and how do I make sure it's real??? Help! PLEASE!!!

2007-02-19 08:16:17 · 9 answers · asked by Lenny469 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-19 08:15:45 · 3 answers · asked by Cameron 1 in Other - Home & Garden