Home & Garden - 24 February 2007

I am planning to build a house, and I am wondering about how long will it take.
It will probably be around a 3,500 to 4,000 sq ft colonial.

2007-02-24 06:35:48 · 3 answers · asked by Jerry 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Our ductwork needs to be cleaned, but it is between $600-$1000
to be done in our area..... Does anyone know of a do-it-yourself tool set for cleaning your own ductwork???I found one for dryer ducting, but want one to do our heat/ac ductwork. Any info woud be appreciated !!!

2007-02-24 06:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by mobileminiatures 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for either vinyl tile or regular vinyl flooring with a dog-paw print motif

2007-02-24 06:14:08 · 2 answers · asked by imapainter62 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The belt was old and I replaced it, but that didn't fix. The washing machine does spin the clothes just fine during all cycles. But the mechanism that draws water out of clothes for the final spin dry cycle isn't working. I can hear the clothes being spun around, but when I open the machines, the clothes are still all wet. How would I fix?

2007-02-24 06:13:50 · 2 answers · asked by Gary G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Last night, one flush in the half bathroom of our 3/1.5 house sent both toilets and the tub gushing sewage all over both bathroom floors! Awful! We mopped/bleached/dried.

This morning, the tank was pumped out and we were told:

1) Can use both bathrooms again, but only for a few days to a week (temporary measure).

2) Must get new drainfield (around $2000)

3) This work will take a couple of weeks

4) Must get seals in bathrooms fixed - they broke during flood - and that's what's causing the smell - so it can't be done until after the other work is done first.

******So....I am wondering******

1) This is our first home. Does the about sound right for the North FL area? We have soil that drains very well.

2) Does it sound likely we'll also need a new tank/system or something else major?

3) Is it safe to stay in the house with the nasty fumes? Our friend said it could make us sick (and I have repiratory promblems).

4) Can it also make our cat sick?

2007-02-24 06:13:49 · 8 answers · asked by fsu_summer 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

recently had water works done outside in the street since then the water pressure went down and now the water from the shower is only running cold any ideas

2007-02-24 06:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by dorasicknote 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi. Those of you who have Duraplush fabric, do you have dogs? If so, how is the fabric holding up? Does it tear easily? Thanks : )

2007-02-24 06:07:12 · 1 answers · asked by redblack 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Aside from signs of leaking.

All the houses on my road were built around the same time (15 years ago) and every house but mine has replaced their roof at least once during those 15 years. We have no problems with ours, but was wondering if there is a reason to get a new roof even if there is no leaking and no problems.

2007-02-24 06:05:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

At basically any hardware store you can buy like a bathroom set with like a toothbrush and soap holder, some of them some with a tumbler. What is the tumbler and is it a must have?

2007-02-24 05:58:10 · 7 answers · asked by Miracles <3 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a hoover bagless vacuum. Over time it has lost suction. I have cleaned the filter in the chamber next to where all the debris is collected and nothing is stuck underneath it. I don't know much about the mechanical workings of a vacuum and don't want to start tinkering if I don't know what's wrong.
Have you had this problem? How did you fix it?

I also have a lot of pet hair in my home and live in a dusty climate. Could this be part of my problem?
For the love of Tivo and Popeye's chicken, please help me!

2007-02-24 05:57:57 · 9 answers · asked by Erin H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-24 05:55:12 · 5 answers · asked by alex f 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was thinking of either a Kirby or a Dyson

2007-02-24 05:51:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The head has come off of a crystal rabbit (it wasn't me) does anyone know if I will need a special glue for this?

Thanks.

2007-02-24 05:51:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-24 05:49:21 · 14 answers · asked by samekhwaw 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-24 05:43:45 · 7 answers · asked by x1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a house and have a HUGE backyard... it is a doublelot... I want to create a low maintance garden that will look a little cottage, french garden... There are 2 big trees in the back and other than that is a blank canvas. I live in Florida so plants need to be able to handle the heat and the plants under the trees won't get much sun... help! Any websites or pictures you recommend?

2007-02-24 05:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by nikkipba 2 in Garden & Landscape

Hi all! My sister lives right outside Atlanta GA and wants to do a complete makeover to her backyard and I am going to help. (I'm from up north and never had to deal with clay) Her biggest concern is to cover up the red clay with something, she thought perhaps new sod, but her neighbors have all tried this and have not had much success. Her main point is she has two small children who want to play in the yard, yet there is never any grass and they end up with shoes all covered in that thick clay that stains everything. I am just beginning my research on this issue, and it seems that clay holds too much water. I see it is recommended to mix the clay with sand and gypsum to break it up, but that is not a permanent fix as the clay will eventually absorb this according to some. Is there any kind of perennial ground cover that will grow in clay that can be put in one part of her yard that the kids can play on, that might replace sod/grass? Something soft yet durable? Thanks!!

2007-02-24 05:40:06 · 4 answers · asked by PrincessOfFun35 3 in Garden & Landscape

I've a side by side GE Profile refrigerator that is a little more than a year old. It came with the house so i dont have instructions. I'd like to make ice continuously, as i believe it should function. However, for it to drop the next load of ice from the tray, I have to pull the lever arm on the ice maker forward--in about 20 mins the ice will drop. I have to go back in and pull the arm forward and 20 mins later another tray of ice will drop into the ice box. I believe the function of this arm is to signal the ice maker to stop making ice when the box is full..but the box is empty. What can i do to keep the ice maker dropping ice into the box without having to readjust the arm every time?

2007-02-24 05:39:30 · 2 answers · asked by Alan B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the difference between a regular pillow cover and a euro sham?

2007-02-24 05:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by answernewby 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My wife was cooking on a electric range,and the range quit completely....I flick the circuit breaker and it flash for a second.Now the 220 range circuit beaker will not stay in the " ON " position. Is this the range or a circuit problem........Can anyone help

2007-02-24 05:36:44 · 10 answers · asked by Lennie M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to wait it out. It has been about 3 days, maybe a little longer.

My question is really the stages of decomposing and approximating when it will be left to dry out.

I am seeing a lot of flies coming from under the house. Nice hole under the bathroom..

1. what does this mean?
2. maggots are becoming flies?
3. what?
4. what are the stages and what is left?

thanks! smell is hardly noticeable during the day with the windows open, burning incenses, spraying oust, lighting candles, putting fans in the windows, and anything else I conjure up.. Ridiculous. but at night the smell of dead sucks really really bad....

2007-02-24 05:36:12 · 3 answers · asked by doyle_cranburg 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The drain is slightly clogged and the water slowly drains but it still does. I have been using Scrubbing Bubbles all day and haven't been able to get it off. It is my son's college apartment and I can't stand it anymore. The drain needs to be snaked but I want to get the scum off first. Don't give me the business about getting my son to do it. That won't happen.

I know you shouldn't mix products but I don't know what other product you can use with Scrubbing Bubbles safely.

My back is killing me. I tried the 800 numbers for advice but they are not working. Also, I tried the websites and the bottle info but that is no good. There is nothing on them that says anything about the mixing of products.

Help.

2007-02-24 05:29:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-24 05:26:03 · 4 answers · asked by crazycatlover1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am interested in knowing the chemical and/or physical effect of lime on soil. Is it a good idea to use lime in flower/vegetable soil?

2007-02-24 05:24:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-24 05:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by Jason J 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's a mess and I need to get it out. Soon. What do I use?

2007-02-24 05:21:48 · 16 answers · asked by cristorod85 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-24 05:21:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-24 05:20:17 · 3 answers · asked by klmays 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A dear friend of mine (or rather, a friend who has recently crossed the line to lover, but we are NOT a couple) has eyes for only one blossom. And that would be the serene beauty of the lotus.
However, my lover and I are two birds of the same, off-beat feather. We have a taste for the Dark and Gothic. As such, he has always wanted to see a black lotus.
I decided that I want to grow him a lotus now. But I need to ask, how on earth can I properly dye one black?

2007-02-24 05:19:06 · 1 answers · asked by Shel K 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Just to make sure I won't receive anymore this avalanche of paper...I'm not british, I'm looking for the right words....thanks

2007-02-24 05:16:31 · 12 answers · asked by keruboy 1 in Other - Home & Garden