Home & Garden - 9 March 2007

2007-03-09 16:20:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-09 16:16:05 · 2 answers · asked by Jo Ang 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm buying a 79 stick built house in the seattle area. The home inspector can tell me whether there are signs of wood-eating pests, flood problems, but he can't open the walls to find out the quality and condition of wooden structures inside.

What is the best way to check the building quality and structural integrity of older house? What's the typical lifespan/problems for wooden houses of that age?

Thanks a lot!

2007-03-09 16:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by Jen L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 16:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by Jo Ang 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-09 16:04:25 · 3 answers · asked by Lyzz 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have 3 beautiful cyclamen plants which came with the pre stared bulbs . When does cyclamen stop flowering?.And what do we do after they stop flowering with the bulbs. How should i store them for next season

2007-03-09 15:43:18 · 1 answers · asked by Ash c 2 in Garden & Landscape

I recently hired a contractor who had been doing some work to my home to build a 17Feet x 17 Feet wooden deck in my backyard.

The deck has two staircase entrances. It probably comes off the ground about 3 or 4 Feet high.

The contractor charged me $3,000.00 for the entire job that included his labor. The problem is that he has finished the building of the deck, but he did not stain it or include side panels on the bottom portion around the underside of the deck.

Should the painting and the closing of the bottom of the deck beincluded in the work? He told me that he would need to charge me another $3,000.00 to stain the deck, place paneling along the bottom sides to close it off, plaster those paneling sides and build a small bar that I want included on the deck.

The total for the deck is averaging out to about $6,500...Is this fair, or am I getting overcharged? Please Help!

Teddy

2007-03-09 15:37:12 · 0 answers · asked by hndsmenmiami 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Born and raised in Az and after 55yrs my sis up and moves to Colonial Height's, Va from Surprise, Az!!! Her back yard is now approx. 1/2 acre w/42 oak, maple, white pine and crepe myrtle all filled w/squirrel's. She's ready to start planting her garden; any idea's how to keep them out of the tomatoes, ect.. thank's!!!

2007-03-09 15:37:04 · 5 answers · asked by janjangirl 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am attempting to create a lamp with 5 bulbs (Edison connections, 23W each fluorescents (100W incandescent EQ)) Connected to a standard wall outlet. I want to have a switch built into this, and would love to use a small toggle switch rated at 125VAC but I have no idea what amperage it needs to be rated at. I haven't done any projects with electricity in over 10 years and am afraid my memory has failed me on what all I need to worry about. If there is anything else other than the amp rating of the switch I am overlooking please let me know. Thanks!

2007-03-09 15:34:03 · 6 answers · asked by Aaron S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We recently bought one and put it in our outdoor light. When I turn it on though it takes a few minutes for it to actually become bright. Is it slow because it is cold? If I put them in my indoor fixtures would they work faster?

2007-03-09 15:32:13 · 4 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a house with wide plank pegged hardwood flooring. I would like to match this hardwood in an attic renovation I'm planning. Are pegged hardwood floors still available? Do they cost more than standard hardwood floors? Also, my builder is suggesting 3/4 inch unfinished hardwood. Is this an expensive choice?

2007-03-09 15:28:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it?

2007-03-09 15:26:57 · 2 answers · asked by semisocial 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have just repainted my house and wish to add some abstarct painting. However I dont want to break the bank for them.Let me know some site other than ebay which sell them for cheap.Iam looking for framed ones.

2007-03-09 15:26:49 · 5 answers · asked by Ash c 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-09 15:22:20 · 3 answers · asked by Master Ang Gi Guong 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

i bought one from sportsmans guide, $35. can one be built for less without sewing anything?

2007-03-09 15:19:25 · 1 answers · asked by bearfox_traders 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-09 15:12:44 · 8 answers · asked by Samiam90210 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

At night the tapping sounds are very noticeable (and a lot spookier!)
We have radiant heat under wide-board hardwood floors.

Is there a quick fix or should i just deal with it?

2007-03-09 15:11:15 · 5 answers · asked by Ammy 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-09 15:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by Quinten L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a satin comforter that we like very much, except that it keeps sliding off the bed. How do we fix this?

2007-03-09 15:00:29 · 8 answers · asked by India 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to redecorate my bedroom in a true island/caribbean theme. I want it to be bright and beachy and cheerful and relaxing. I don't want it to end up TOO bright and plastic and cheapy. I'm really stuck on this. I hope you can offer help! Ideas, links to photos...thanks!

2007-03-09 14:56:14 · 8 answers · asked by kherome 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm a 17 year old guy trying to repaint my room, what's a good website for me to see lots of pics of different ideas so I can pick out some colors?

2007-03-09 14:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by aydentrodak 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-09 14:46:16 · 10 answers · asked by mercel s 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Thx in advance. I prefer to use safe household cleaning alternatives. :-)

2007-03-09 14:41:39 · 7 answers · asked by blondie34 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What should it cost per sq ft to install ceramic tile on a wood subfloor in Louisville, KY? Just installation and backer board not the tile.

2007-03-09 14:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Tried pulling it out manually but too difficult.
Don't want to use sprays if possible
Tried making a net to pull it out with the tractor. Didn't work.
There is an insect I can get but don't know where to get it from.
Is there another competing water lily I could plant in the dam?
Any suggetion greatly received.

2007-03-09 14:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Glen R 2 in Garden & Landscape

How can I get rid of a raccoon that's appeared in my garage and still keep the garage safe and accessible for my outside cats?

2007-03-09 14:29:36 · 12 answers · asked by deelyamber 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-09 14:29:03 · 5 answers · asked by Tink 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a large front yard and I wanted to accent the front of my house. Any suggestions for doing it at a low cost since this is my first time.

2007-03-09 14:23:48 · 9 answers · asked by barefootcountrygal_25 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in San diego and and SOOOOOO sick of my boring office job! I would like to do something outside and fun, preferbly dealing with gardening or something like that, but I dont have any real experience except for what i've done at home. But i dont know how or where to start. Help!

2007-03-09 14:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by Nia 3 in Garden & Landscape

My fuel line is coming from the top of the tank to the furnace. When I changed the inline filter, I noticed the stop valve was also bad. So I went to home depot and got a new stop valve. Apparently fuel siphoned back to the tank during the process.

So far, I have added diesel in the inline filter and fired up the furnace with the bleed valve open in an attempt to make the fuel flow. I get all the fuel that I filled in the inline filter; after that bleed valve throws air for approx. 30 seconds and then furnace stops! Fuel just does not want to flow from my tank to the furance..... What do I do????

2007-03-09 14:18:56 · 2 answers · asked by Faisal 2 in Maintenance & Repairs