Home & Garden - 5 March 2007

I bought a house with a large tub and can't remove it from the house with tearing out the whole bathroom. The only problem with the tub is that it's 1950's baby blue. I've heard you could hire some one to refinish the the tub. I think they sand-blast it, not sor sure though. Anyway, I just dont know what these people are called? The professional name so I can look one up in the phone book.

2007-03-05 17:14:38 · 7 answers · asked by mitch_2563 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

hot new ideas , totally new.

2007-03-05 17:11:22 · 4 answers · asked by ALEX 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-05 17:06:07 · 14 answers · asked by scott9375 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-05 17:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I've hit a snag and could really use some help. The pictures on this site show basically my exact latch-style knob:
http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-an-Interior-Doorknob

However between step 4 and 5 they don't show how to get the metal rod out of the middle. I'm afraid of damaging the door at this point if I just start hammering at it. Any help would be most appreciated!

2007-03-05 17:01:58 · 5 answers · asked by Dr. Shitty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Couldn't find the vegetable in the organic section so bought non-organic and planted its seeds to grow at home. Might there be any residual effect from possible use of growth hormone; pesticides; etc.?

2007-03-05 16:55:12 · 2 answers · asked by smthnfsmsrt 1 in Garden & Landscape

I always just wash our white socks with the other white clothing and throw them in the dryer. I know that my grandmother used to scrub the socks by hand and hang them in the sun, but I just don't have the time for all that. Also, I almost never use any kind of bleach because I'm afraid it will wear down the fabric.
Is it wrong for me not to be worried about how white our socks are?

By the way, it's a looong story as to why I'm asking and that would have to be submitted under a whole different category. ;)

2007-03-05 16:44:41 · 9 answers · asked by mamabunny 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

They are getting into the grooves between each blind. It almost looks like honeycomb.

2007-03-05 16:36:08 · 2 answers · asked by Margaret D 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It is a beautiful Kradenza, and I am almost sure it is oak. It cherry wood in color. My dog jumped up and clawed the top of it, kinda deep, but not real bad. It looks terrible. How can I repair this damage and refurbish the old look???. Its probably a piece from the 1960's or 1970's.. It was left to me from my boss that passed away.

2007-03-05 16:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-05 16:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-05 16:26:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-05 16:25:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-05 16:24:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-05 16:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by Sheila R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

how do you age a woody stem?

2007-03-05 16:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by Leslie R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I get water in my bsmt due to my backyard slants towards the house. The back of the house faces East, so not much sun in the am hours. Mostly shade. What could I do to help stop this? Also when it rains it say damp back there for quite a few days before it dries up. I have dogs. so Plzzz don't advise planting flowers. HELP PLZZZZZZZ SPRING IS COMING>>

2007-03-05 16:06:52 · 7 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Garden & Landscape

not just jiggling the handle for immediate gratification, but forever. i'm tired of returning to the bathroom to deal with it.

2007-03-05 15:48:23 · 11 answers · asked by curious1 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live on 5 acres across the road there is going to be land development. 77 houses on 50 acres I want fast growing trees to plant that will block the north wind and block out the view of this ugly development. Any ideas on where to get low cost trees and the best type of tree to plant

2007-03-05 15:47:25 · 7 answers · asked by DONNA T 1 in Garden & Landscape

Also, I would potentially be interested in a high-
.quality vinyl siding. Any good or bad experiences?
Thank you for your time.

2007-03-05 15:44:48 · 1 answers · asked by C M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-05 15:35:43 · 11 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I work as a waitress in a restaurant, and every night come home smelling horrible. Usually a shower gets rid of the smell, but my hands still smell terrible afterward. Even after washing them a million times with all kinds of soap, they still smell. I've tried lemon too, but it didn't do much either.

What will get rid of the smell?

2007-03-05 15:35:16 · 24 answers · asked by Me 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-05 15:25:03 · 3 answers · asked by bird 1 in Garden & Landscape

what thickness of plywood should I use? not sure how far apart the strapping should be?

2007-03-05 15:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by mrkjoy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Okay, I'm a brand new do it myself plumber here. Installing a complex new shower tub faucet. Had 14 soldered joints and connection to make. Got the unit all in and all semmed fine. This until I turned on the uptake shower head. That joint sprayed like a bursted damn. This was my first soldered joint, before I had it down. The outside of the joint features clumpy silver soldering and obviously it did not wick properly into the seams. Can I still finx this where it sits, or do I have to take apart the joint? Can I heat it back up super hot and re-solder it?

Thanks

2007-03-05 15:22:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Can tulips be grown in a pot indoors?

I want to give a pot of tulips as a gift.

How would I go about starting them?
Which ones grow best indoors?
Will they bloom indoors?
Whats the soonest they could br ready? (desent size but no bud yet)
Please give very spesific details.

Thank you in advance!

2007-03-05 15:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-05 15:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The door connecting the two is a bi-fold door, and there is a small hallway into the other room, but the door is closet to my room. I can hear all sorts of noises from the other room and really would like quiet, whats the cheapest way to do this?

2007-03-05 15:17:18 · 14 answers · asked by alexis0039 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok I have been doing this for a week, I need to know how much sewing machines went for back in 1855 to 1920. I have looked all over including Sears and Roebuck. Does anyone have relatives that are about 100 years old that can help answer that question?

2007-03-05 15:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by tinamariewitt1103 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-05 15:14:52 · 1 answers · asked by s w 1 in Other - Home & Garden

burnt my fork and need to know how to get it off please help!!!

2007-03-05 15:13:54 · 6 answers · asked by Scott P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs