Home & Garden - 7 March 2007

2007-03-07 04:51:25 · 7 answers · asked by Ã?îkè®Ã?óÃ? 2 in Garden & Landscape

So we fixed the cause of the water. However there is still moisture trapped in the insulation (difficult to get to but there is attic access, however boards above any insulation).

My question is how do we remove the water before we repair the ceiling. I was thinking putting holes in the ceilings drywall. Once water stops running into buckets etc. Then running dehumidifiers for a few weeks in both the room with the damaged ceiling.... And potentially in the attic?

We live in MI, its friggin cold outside. Probably moist to. Is running a dehumidifier in the attic (above the wetness) a silly idea? If so what about a fan just to get some air movement?

Trying to do this on the cheep but we are considering having a company come out with professionaly grade dryers. We had this problem last year and they ran huge "dryers/dehumidifiers/not sure exactly what" for a few days. Then tested walls for moisture. Like I said would prefer not to pay a professional dryer.

2007-03-07 04:51:24 · 4 answers · asked by team_vaal 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

How much would it shrink?

2007-03-07 04:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by owned by a siberian husky 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-07 04:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by removal of dog urine odor 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-07 04:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by KATHIE P 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have full sun and they always dry out. Do all planter need to be watered twice a day?

2007-03-07 04:44:07 · 5 answers · asked by jackie 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have a Raccoon problem in my back yard...they literally destroy my newly planted backyard on a nightly basis...is there anything I can do to detere them???

2007-03-07 04:42:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

If you were to touch live wire while grounded, wouldn't you burn?

2007-03-07 04:42:33 · 2 answers · asked by ravyou 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 04:41:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,

I’m looking for some sort of lock that can be fitted to a refrigerator. Are there any locks designed specifically for fridges?

Thanks.

2007-03-07 04:40:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-07 04:40:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

dose any women use household rubber gloves!

2007-03-07 04:31:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-07 04:28:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Is it ok just to ask cabinet company people to just come out and give me estimates? How do I know if I am getting an accurate estimate? How many estimates should I request? How much information do I need to give the estimator? I am concerned about "offending" companies by asking them give me estimates then not following through with the work. We are planning a complete kitchen remodel, floor, cabinets, fixtures appliances. Where should we start to get the best estimate?

2007-03-07 04:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by C 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello,

I’d like to find a lock that I could fit easily to any door (e.g. a hotel door). I was wondering if there any security locks that can be fitted without having to do any drilling, etc.?

Thanks in anticipation.

2007-03-07 04:18:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My sterling silver candlesticks were stolen and they had great sentimental value to me. I want to replace them. the name of the italian designer was Farkks? Fakks? Does any one know who this is and how I can find someone that carrys his silver candlesticks?

best answer gets 10 points and my eternal graditude

2007-03-07 04:11:19 · 2 answers · asked by smiles 4 u 1 in Other - Home & Garden

When is the best time to clear out the dead from my flower beds? and when do I put mulch on them as to keep weeds down. I hate pulling weeds but I do it. What is the best mulch to use?

2007-03-07 04:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by befree442003 1 in Garden & Landscape

without completely ruining it? Have not worn it yet, but want to get the creases out of it and ironing it will probably ruin it. Thanks in advance.

2007-03-07 04:09:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to move the air conditioner from one side of my house to the other. (closer to the furnece) After I have some one come and empty the (freeon(spelling?)) or what ever is in the airconditioner. is it as easy as pouring a new concrete base and running the new 220W wire.
What would be the best way for me to do it myself is what I'm asking.

2007-03-07 04:06:38 · 8 answers · asked by acoimages 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Scared of bugs and trying to find out if there are big bugs in Idaho, Austin was a nightmare due to cockroaches that were HUGE, I know there are bugs everywhere but I'm talking about the really huge GROSS ones, help!

2007-03-07 04:03:34 · 2 answers · asked by irunwithbulls 1 in Other - Home & Garden

in trying to do so, I use perfume free powder soap, made for children and people with asthma, and softeners. I usually wash at 40 degree celcious and even make extra-washing in the end. yet, there stlll remains the odour especially when I use the clothes i washed and when it gets warmer. i.e. putting on a jacket over a t-shirt just washed....

2007-03-07 04:03:27 · 7 answers · asked by zg 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i know the water is on because the water dispenser is working but when i feel in the ice tray there is very little water maybe it is my filter but i don't know how to change it either any advice greatly appreciated thanks in advance

2007-03-07 04:02:15 · 3 answers · asked by bootchie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We found a large can of drylok in our basement and was wondering if there is a shelf life expiration of the product (as the can is unopened)?

2007-03-07 03:58:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It's become dull, and I was wondering if there was a product I could use to give it some of it's shine back.

Thanks:)

2007-03-07 03:55:26 · 3 answers · asked by skittles 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was looking into Slomin's Shield and ADT but havent found any pricing on their website, if anyone has a system at their house and it is basic could you please let me know how much it cost? Installation and everything........

2007-03-07 03:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by lil_cuddlebutt_17 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 03:52:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to plant some flowers in rectangular planters on my porch. I would like plants and flowers that will cascade over the outside walls of my porch. What are good cascading plants, that are easy to care for?

Thanks :)

2007-03-07 03:51:53 · 8 answers · asked by skittles 3 in Garden & Landscape

I bought a chinning bar that attaches to a door frame, obviously i need to screw in the 'objects' that hold the bar, but do not know which tool would be best for it ??

-- putting holes/screws into a metal door frame , best tool ?? --

2007-03-07 03:51:45 · 12 answers · asked by 18/M/Scotland 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I believe I have a crape myrtle (Acoma...white flowers) in my front yard, but I'm not positive. I have been looking at pictures of crape myrtles on the internet, but they don't look like my tree. The leaves and flowers seem to be the same, but the tree itself doesn't look like the ones in the pictures. I think that might be because I've never pruned the tree before. It's about 6-7 feet tall, and my leaves and flowers don't grow only at the top (like the pics), they are all over the place.
Anyway, I want to trim some of the lower branches from covering my shrubs. So, before I prune it to look like the pictures (not the whacked off ones), I was just curious as to whether or not there are any trees that could be confused with a crape myrtle. I read on one website where someone confused their dogwood for a crape myrtle, so I looked up dogwood...and it's definitely not a dogwood.
Thanks!

2007-03-07 03:50:56 · 2 answers · asked by mitanbarr 3 in Garden & Landscape

Mine tends to lose power when trying to mix a large batch.

2007-03-07 03:47:25 · 1 answers · asked by Julia M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs