Home & Garden - 7 March 2007

I was wondering way was cheaper to run a gas boiler -

1 - keep it ticking over all day, constantly running at low temperature or

2 - turn it off for most of the day and just have it on for half an hour in the morning and half an hour at night - but having to heat up the boiler from cold each time.


If you could help that'd be great!!

2007-03-07 15:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by John H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been looking forever for a bed comforter. prefarably black and white but i alos like the brown and white and beige. Anyways does anyone know a site that sells them?

2007-03-07 15:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by itsgoingtobealright 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have some farm equipment I need to get rid of. It just doesn't work anymore (actually it never really worked well in the first place). I've tried fixing it myself but it's no use. Should I throw it away? Do you think I can send it back to the manufacturer overseas?

2007-03-07 15:29:22 · 11 answers · asked by Jim Crowly 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I just installed a new Leviton 3-way dimmer switch and it seems to get warm. Is there something wrong with the dimmer or is that normal? My wife is very nervous when it comes to fires.

2007-03-07 15:26:21 · 4 answers · asked by Broncs 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am wanting to turn a small area of my yard into a butterfly/hummingbird garden. What sort of plants would be best to plant there (prefer annual plants)? I live in IN if that helps and any websites you could direct me to would be great!
Thanks!

2007-03-07 15:21:40 · 8 answers · asked by jesus_is_my_prozac 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-07 15:15:32 · 5 answers · asked by abbee8 1 in Garden & Landscape

I think(but am not sure) the type of siding board is called lapboard (not tongue-in-groove, not clapboard). Want to replace just the rotted mid-sections of two boards without harming other boards. Thanks for your attention.

2007-03-07 15:13:17 · 3 answers · asked by Caysie101 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a well for our water supply at our home. We are not on city water. Our water pressure into the house is almost at a trickle. What can we do to get a strong and steady water flow?

2007-03-07 15:09:17 · 12 answers · asked by TomandShannan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I own our house it is about 80 to 90 years old, we have owned it for about 2 1./2 years, We have found out since then that the people who owned it before us did not know much about remodeling a house (they did things harder than they had to with the cheapest way possible) But anyway all day long and just about everyday the lights are flickering on and off! (they don't completely shut off they just flicker) I am wondering if they have to many wires comming off of some of the breakers, But the thing is that none of them trip. The lights flicker no matter if you have two things on in the whole house or if you have 20 things on at the same time. They still flicker, Ih you know what might be happening PLEASE HELP! Thenk you!

2007-03-07 15:08:05 · 10 answers · asked by tburke_25 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know that there is no real way of knowing without measuring, but what would be your estimated square feet?

2007-03-07 15:03:35 · 3 answers · asked by fred 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We live in the midwest in a home built in 1993, don't want to over improve for the neighborhood. Want to sell FSBO - looking for input on upgrading kitchen.

2007-03-07 15:02:42 · 9 answers · asked by Pat R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Me and my girlfriend of 4 years live together. We both go to school as full time students (12 credit hours each). I must commute 1 hour to my campus, and then I return back to the city I live in and work in for eight hours. I work full time at a major insurance company, and I don't get off work until 3AM. My girlfriend works part time at her campus, which is here in Cleveland, and she also does a one day a week stint at a car dealership on Sundays. I am a senior taking upper division courses; she is a sophomore taking her basic requirement courses. We run into a problem with keeping the apartment clean because I have little to no time, and she doesn't feel like she does either, despite being home much more often than I am. I expect her to do more of the chores only because she is home more hours out of the week then I am. She gets frustrated because she feels like doing more chores impedes her study time...but what about mine?

2007-03-07 14:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by cwido25 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm in the process of re-tiling my bathroom and when I took the old tiles off some of the old grout stayed on the walls or in some areas messed up the dry wall surface.

I'm looking for recommendations of how to either remove the old grout from the wall, or how to smooth the surface over the area in order to lay the new tiles. Suggestions?

2007-03-07 14:55:44 · 6 answers · asked by mjmelich 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

if it is, what's a realistic substitute?

2007-03-07 14:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The water temperature in the shower of my 14-year-old house changes to nearly pure cold whenever someone uses another faucet. The pressure is fine and when the other faucet is turned on there is no noticeable change in pressure in the shower. The main supply to the house is 1” and gradually reduces as the various cold water lines are split off. The water heater lines are ¾” and gradually reduce as the various hot water lines split off. All of the lines are copper.

I don’t remember this problem when the house was new, but my memory could be fading, or is it the water heater? I know there are temperature controlled shower valves, but would a pressure tank be a better solution. I would really like to take a comfortable shower while the rest of the house continues to function as well.

2007-03-07 14:51:32 · 2 answers · asked by Signed 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 14:48:49 · 5 answers · asked by maddy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-07 14:45:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've heard that they're good for hardwood floors, but I'm skeptical about that vacuum part at the front. Is there any way it can scratch the floor, or is it high enough that it doesn't touch it? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks

2007-03-07 14:44:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought a home where the basement floor (concrete) was painted. Kinda gray, but in this world who knows how to match, couple spots I need to cover, help... selling house

2007-03-07 14:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by Eileen M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The floors are over 50 years old, they have pet stains, and will need some minor repairs. I need my living room, dining room, hallway, and 3 bedrooms done.

2007-03-07 14:34:25 · 2 answers · asked by computax_2000 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Older cars etc. Leaks oil qwik fix would be cat litter. But stains.

Used patio wash from autozone, and used pressure washer also.
Any wierd ideas like the queen of clean would suggest?

Seriously looks horrible. Perhaps m.e.k.? what?

2007-03-07 14:26:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 14:19:42 · 8 answers · asked by Perfect 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to build a workstation for my chop saw, but I am unsure of where to get plans. I was hoping to find free plans on the internet, but need to be pointed in the right direction.

2007-03-07 14:18:38 · 2 answers · asked by dierboy 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It doesn't unzip and my toddler has spilled juice on it?

2007-03-07 14:16:34 · 3 answers · asked by pixiebdg 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

pla help i need somethingto get it off the street

2007-03-07 14:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by always stay fresh 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-07 14:10:52 · 10 answers · asked by wannabewriter 2 in Garden & Landscape

I turn on my heater and all I hear is humming from the furnace, the same happens when I turn on my air-conditioner. I think it is my blower but I am not sure.

2007-03-07 14:05:39 · 3 answers · asked by Mindfull 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I replace the 60 amp fuses with 50 amp fuses to match the double pole 50 amp breaker at the service panel? yes it is 220v.

2007-03-07 14:05:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

In the washing machines, would it give it wrinkles and make the quality low. should i do it to my jordans?

2007-03-07 14:01:09 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

on the application for Extreme Makeover Home Edition there is a question about being involved in any lawsuits, I've had a couple of suits that I've brought against other that were settled out of court as well as 1 that has been brought against me that I was able to settle out of court. 1 other that went to court and a judgement that against that I have slowly paid off, but the last one happened over 10 years ago. How detailed should someone get in answering the question? It's a very grey area type of question that has no time frame... for example... have you been involved in any lawsuits with in the last 10 years? again that was an example. I guess if you put too much thought into the question it could get complicated. I'm afraid that I'll either give too much info and on the other hand I might not give enough... does that make sense?

2007-03-07 13:49:48 · 4 answers · asked by Vicky N 1 in Decorating & Remodeling