Home & Garden - 9 March 2007

2007-03-09 09:37:59 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa R. 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Sand filter and pump was working great. There was a leak around one of the connections to the pump from the filter. After I fixed the leak the top of the sand filter is leaking water like crazy. I have tightened the screws on the lid to seal it tighter but still leaks. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2007-03-09 09:35:13 · 3 answers · asked by Clairefran 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i mean, what kind of device does a washing machine use. does it measure the water like a flometer or what?

2007-03-09 09:34:01 · 3 answers · asked by SwordDancer 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Frilly gray lichen stuff is covering and killing some of the small trees (crate myrtles) in my yard, how do I get rid of it?

2007-03-09 09:33:24 · 3 answers · asked by twilightinsanity 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-09 09:32:06 · 8 answers · asked by Chris C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-09 09:29:57 · 19 answers · asked by Emer D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-09 09:29:40 · 4 answers · asked by tucsondude 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I just took wallpaper off my wall and am in the process of washing it. There are pieces of the drywall that have come off I think. There are these little brown spots here and there. Also the surface is not smooth. So my question is what paint technique should I use to mask this? I want a garden theme and was thinking the texture might look nice. If I wash the wall, then prime it, will that make my surface flat and smooth again? Maybe take a sponge and blot all over? Or paint it first then go back over blotting? Thanks everyone.

2007-03-09 09:29:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

that leaves mostly log ash with a little coal ash mixed ,would it be of any value to adding it to the soil in my garden. thank you.

2007-03-09 09:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Can I repair it myself or do I need to get someone? Also, the tap has been dripping and the bath enamel is suffering- is it possible to by liquid enamel that will harden and cover up some rust spots?

2007-03-09 09:23:05 · 11 answers · asked by Peace 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 09:22:18 · 3 answers · asked by Jdisclose 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I LOVE THIS HOUSE. It has a swimming pool, and everything, but the only bathroom is small, and the walls are covered in BLUE tile!! Not one of my colors, nor a color I like. It looks like they have recently put down linoleum on the floor, so I can replace that. What I'm concerned about is the tile. Should I try to remove it, or paint over it? And if I do paint over it, will it stay? Keep in mind that the tiles are not only on the walls, but the entire bathtub walls are covered in them. I cannot live with this, and want to change it. I've never done any DIY, other than painting, but between this bathroom, and pulling up the carpet to refinish the hardwood, I'm going to have to learn!! Thanks in advance for your help.

2007-03-09 09:20:20 · 11 answers · asked by rammerjammer 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

A bit cheaky but when times are harsh......Im after someone who has a shed they dont want near to stoke on trent that i could take off your hands....so if anyone wants rid give us a shout

2007-03-09 09:19:30 · 6 answers · asked by smity 2 in Other - Home & Garden

The paint on the inside of my microwave oven is chipped. Will that cause the oven to leak radiation? Do I need to replace the microwave oven because the paint inside is chipped?

2007-03-09 09:17:08 · 6 answers · asked by Bond girl 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to buy a nail gun. They look like they make the work so much easier but..are they real dangerous? Also are they heavy to use for long periods? What is the best brand?

2007-03-09 09:16:55 · 17 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have lived in a house with my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years and I haven't done anything to redecorate. I am a college student and I don't have a lot of cash. This place is still decorated like a bachelor pad and I am tired of it, but can't afford much to fix it up. I am most tired of the band posters on s couple of the walls, but have nothing to put in there place and can't afford it. All in all the place needs a little woman. Any creative ideas for sprucing the place up?

2007-03-09 09:16:40 · 5 answers · asked by hereceivedacall 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-09 09:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by Jay H 1 in Garden & Landscape

We own a pretty old house, half of which is still wired with knob and tube (not that I really know what that means). How dangerous is it? What do I look for in terms of it becoming dangerous. And lastly, what's a guesstimate of what it would cost to rewire...it's an 1100 sq foot house, half already re-wired.

2007-03-09 09:09:38 · 7 answers · asked by the beet 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know around how much it would be to have an electrician come out and put in an electrical box for a hot tub? We are thinking about getting 1 but don't know how much it will be for the electrician. Thanks

2007-03-09 09:08:12 · 2 answers · asked by heinzfieldfan 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I think it's brass, its a yellowy metal sheet that looks like it hasn't been cleaned for years, in the front entrance. I've got a polish, but I want to know how to clean it first, without scratching it with a scourer (which I already did in a small section ). preferably with everyday cleaning products(not expensive) Thanks.

2007-03-09 09:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by samootch 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-09 09:06:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-09 09:04:53 · 11 answers · asked by dawnydonsky 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-09 09:00:34 · 3 answers · asked by agibson7497@rogers.com 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-09 09:00:06 · 3 answers · asked by caseylivestock 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We removed carpet from the original wood floor and we are trying to strip the old glue off of it.

2007-03-09 08:53:01 · 4 answers · asked by jdauel 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is a finsih floor elevation on site plan? and does anyone know where i can find a sample and/or handout?

2007-03-09 08:45:41 · 3 answers · asked by Aztlan M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-09 08:45:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The house we are looking at is a ranch that has a front patio, underneath the front patio is a basement room. This room has obvious water damage and even some mold that you can see. The above patio has cracks in the concrete that were caulked. The drain in the basement looks to be filled with concrete. The roof of the house makes it so it would be really hard to put a roof over this patio. Can anyone give me any ideas of how to fix this basement room and the approximate cost of it?

2007-03-09 08:43:15 · 4 answers · asked by kaytee1010 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

So how can I safely make them white and beautiful again?

2007-03-09 08:40:07 · 4 answers · asked by ~♥~Tiffany~♥~ 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a few small houseplants, sage, oregano, thyme, etc that I've just started taking care of. The idiot that i am, however, thought it would be a good idea to take an old spritzer bottle of 409 and use that as a water spritzer on the plants.

I don't think I cleaned the bottle out enough.

Now my plants are wilted. I've started giving them clean water that seems to have stopped the wilting but they're not getting healthier either.

Any ideas on how to get them back up on their feet (or roots, as the case may be)? Should I trim the dead leaves (for the oregano I don't see any leaves that aren't in a bad state), put any plant food in there? I mainly want to make sure I've removed whatever poison I put in there.

2007-03-09 08:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by arvin b 2 in Garden & Landscape