Home & Garden - 4 March 2007

My brick chimney cracked during an earthquake years ago. I removed the loose bricks to the roof level and covered the hole with plywood since we never use the fireplace. Now i want to fix it so it looks like a chimney. Other than rebuilding the bricks, whats a good way to fix it up? it sticks out of the middle of the roof, not the side of the house.

2007-03-04 13:00:48 · 4 answers · asked by zzzzz2zzz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-04 12:56:11 · 2 answers · asked by awantwin2004 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

all over the place, do you know any links where I can look to find out if I am doing it properly it is a polar water cooler system? your help would be greatly appreciated:)

2007-03-04 12:52:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently tiled my bathroom walls and I made a mess with the mastic. I've tried scraping the left overs and I am damaging the drywall.

2007-03-04 12:42:53 · 10 answers · asked by anthony j 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

there is a spider in my room....i will faint if i see it again...i m home all alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-04 12:38:24 · 8 answers · asked by inactive 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I want to buy our kids a swing set this year for their birthdays but are not sure as to what type to buy. I want a wooden one and my husband wants a metal one. I need some feedback from you guys as to the pros and cons of each type of swing set and why or why not you like the type of swing set you talk about. Also if you have any sites that have reviews on swing sets. thanks.

2007-03-04 12:34:16 · 2 answers · asked by Marla D 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My wooden table had papers on it, and syrup got spilt on them, and now some paper is still stuck. I peeled off as much as I could. Is there a faster way to get it off?

2007-03-04 12:29:57 · 17 answers · asked by omygosh 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-04 12:25:10 · 7 answers · asked by Rob_Clemson 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-04 12:24:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-04 12:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by eve p 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-04 12:09:41 · 3 answers · asked by Francaise 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a new wooden table in my kitchen from a name brand manufacturer. Will the wood and or finish get damaged if I wipe it down with a damp cloth to clean up crumbs?

Thanks for any advice

2007-03-04 12:09:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-04 12:09:04 · 2 answers · asked by tony a 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I noticed that most homes are built with wood and some others are built with mixture of wood and bricks. The buildings that are built with steel, concrete or cement are usually offices or goverment buildings or some homes. I ask this because most of the buildings taken down by hurricane Katrina and the tornedo that hit Alabama were made using wood. Is using cement and/or conrete not more cost-effective and won't more lives be protected?

2007-03-04 12:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by nathan 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Removing wallpaper from 130 year old plaster walls?

I am buying a very old house. The house is 130 years old. The walls are plaster. Over some of the walls is some very ugly wall paper from the 50'-50's. Id there a website that I can learn the do's and don't's of removing wall paper from very old plaster? Or if anyone already knows, could you please fill me in? Thanks.

2007-03-04 11:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by Robster01 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

My daughter has dull, gold knobs on her bedroom furniture and I'd like to get them shiny and looking like new gold ones. I've tryed all of the gold paints, even the 14 carat gold paint. Doesn't give the brightness of new gold knobs. Has anyone tired to apply gold leaf to knobs and does it give you the bright gold look that you wanted? Thanks.....

2007-03-04 11:53:01 · 2 answers · asked by anjoek5859 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

It was a new shirt and I paid more for it then I would really have liked to. I only wore it a couple of times and it was my favorite. It is 100% Rayon. Is there any hope for it? I would be VERY grateful if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

2007-03-04 11:52:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i need to answer the following
please help
thanks
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1. name two professions that require more that 4 years of education
2. name 2 professions that dont require a 4 year degree
3. what jobs/career require traveling
4. which jobs require yo to speak another language
5. what are some interesting facts about people working in the entertainment field

please answer as many as you can
thank you so much
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2007-03-04 11:46:42 · 6 answers · asked by n 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-04 11:43:40 · 11 answers · asked by Tamart 6 in Garden & Landscape

description,why the are called ranch style houses? when were they exposed

2007-03-04 11:27:55 · 5 answers · asked by Juan G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I peeled off some labels that were on my fridge & freezer but the adhesive has remained.What can i use to lift this off please?.

2007-03-04 11:20:11 · 35 answers · asked by terry 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

the main door is open, and the smaller side door is also open, but he just stays up in the higher area of the garage.

would it help if we turned on the lights inside the garage ? it is still daylight right now.

would it help if we turned on the portable fan ?

thanks for your help

2007-03-04 11:19:36 · 7 answers · asked by Joe G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-04 11:18:36 · 17 answers · asked by honda4659 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I tried to create a fire, and the wood wont get on fire. I used paper and cardboard. Is the hard wood suppose to turn to ashes?

2007-03-04 11:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by Shirley B 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I recently bought a cool mist humidifier. It smells slightly musty and am wondering how to clean it. The back of the box says to use vinegar weekly. Do I fill the entire 2 gallon humidifier and let it run, stinking up my entire house? Do I wipe down the insides? Any other ideas?

2007-03-04 11:15:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hello,

I'm trying to cut copper piping only there is not enough room for the pipe cutter to make a full circle due to wall studs. This is in the wall behind the shower, I had to cut in the backside. Can copper pipe be cut with a jigsaw or hacksaw? If so, wat type of blade can be used? We have no running water and the wife is about to hang me. Got to get this pipe cut.

Thanks!

2007-03-04 11:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought this plant from a farmer's market and obviously misheard the man when he told me what it was. I have no idea what type of plant this is. Here are some pictures:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7103/photo83it1.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/827/photo84xy0.jpg

2007-03-04 11:09:09 · 3 answers · asked by Kristen J 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Silly question I know but I had to ask! (and don't tell me it smells like crushed silk). I'm talking about the Comfort Pure ad in the UK for a crushed silk and jasmin fragrance fabric softener

2007-03-04 11:07:02 · 5 answers · asked by Ian UK 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

using for shower/tub walls.

2007-03-04 11:06:47 · 4 answers · asked by wanttolpve 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought this plant from a farmer's market and obviously misheard the man when he told me what it was. I have no idea what type of plant this is. Here are some pictures:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7103/photo83it1.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/827/photo84xy0.jpg

2007-03-04 10:58:29 · 6 answers · asked by Kristen J 2 in Garden & Landscape