Home & Garden - 20 February 2007

I've bought a nice, new adjustable lamp with a 60-watt tolerance socket and put it in my bathroom with a 250-watt heat lamp, to dry up moisture at times...now does the 60-watt limit on the socket really mean anything? I've tried it a few days, and no problems occurred yet, but is it urgent for me to get a 250-watt tolerant lamp? Are these even available? They're probably expensive.

2007-02-20 01:13:17 · 4 answers · asked by lochumbuk 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My mother is moving from her victoria house and has 4 victoria low radiators currently being used as garden ornaments - she's had offers but i'm not sure if they are being fair - where do people go to buy them so that i can check...

2007-02-20 01:06:24 · 2 answers · asked by dedicated daughter-in-law 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i know a two stage compressor is more efficient than a 'single stage", but what does two stage mean and how does it work?

2007-02-20 01:06:21 · 6 answers · asked by vinchenzo_d_gymbag 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-20 01:00:21 · 4 answers · asked by highlander 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If a house is not being kept to a reasonable state of repair, ie. broken windows, etc... does the homeowner have a responsibility to maintain its upkeep?

And if so, would you contact the council to set the wheels in motion, if you were unable to find out the homeowner in question?

Cheers for looking.

2007-02-20 00:59:23 · 14 answers · asked by jock_sbfc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was watching House Detectives on HGTV over the weekend and the home inspector recommended one of those overflow valves (don't know what it's called) to prevent contamination from back-flow, from the disposal back into the dishwasher. They said the cost to install it was $275!

I also have a septic system and I was told not to use my garbage disposal anyway, by the inspector that checked out my house when we bought it.

I was thinking about removing the disposal anyway, but I'm wondering if I still need the overflow valve if the dishwasher isn't connected to a garbage disposal.

2007-02-20 00:55:33 · 4 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-20 00:52:17 · 11 answers · asked by Patty F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-20 00:48:14 · 3 answers · asked by csquared2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've had this great idea. I live in a large caravan. What i'm doing is building a wall about five feet high around the roof. Then I'm going to fill it will water. I have my own cheaply made swimming pool! How do I get the cement to stick to the metal roof on the first layer of bricks though. I've been having trouble all morning

2007-02-20 00:48:03 · 10 answers · asked by victor 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-20 00:46:10 · 14 answers · asked by zsolt c 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-20 00:41:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a coffee shop that produces lots of coffee grounds i was wandering if it would make good fertilizer.I have st. augustine & bermuda mix.

2007-02-20 00:33:43 · 8 answers · asked by chpn4brd 1 in Garden & Landscape

Help please does anyone have any ideas want to do my childrens room up but the problem is i have a 7 yr old daughter and 3 yr old son sharing.
has anyone got any ideas in how i can decorate there room.

2007-02-20 00:32:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

ok i seen on the net that you make lsd-acid with morning glory seeds,acetone,paint removers- but how ever they did not go into details and since those chemicals are probably flamable, i need some one with a iq higher then a house plant to explaine this in some what of details

2007-02-20 00:25:47 · 2 answers · asked by dianebarton86 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My lawn is about 1/5 weeds. And I want to make it a perfect lawn. This spring I am going to put down pre-emergent, but I know that there will still be ones that will come up. As well as the ones already germinated. So I have heard that it is good to fertilize reguraly your lawn and to spray a post emergent like 24d or MSMA on your lawn to kill clover and other broadleaf weeds as well as any crabgrass or grassy weeds that come up in your lawn when the weather is mild , but not too hot (so it wont damage your grass). I also plan to aerate and seed my lawn in the fall.
Is this the only and best way to renovate my lawn to perfect state? how long will it take?

2007-02-20 00:23:23 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Garden & Landscape

existing pipe is galvanised and plastic and i'm sure thats not right for drinking water, but need it confirmed, pls dont say its in 1999 regs , because it isnt.......thx ps its industrial not domestic

2007-02-20 00:15:54 · 7 answers · asked by ztt_66 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My contractor told me that the footings, basement/garage floors would be a great majority of the total expense of the house (good windows in there too) - but concrete?
Thanks.

2007-02-20 00:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by vat 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am 19 and thinking about applying for one with my partner.

Anbody got any infomation - costs etc

2007-02-20 00:09:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden