Home & Garden - 13 March 2007

I found a couple of cans of paint in our mini barn that have been there for a long time. How should I dispose of the paint without risking harming the environment?

2007-03-13 07:57:36 · 6 answers · asked by silverhawk1985 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't know much about plumbing, but I do know there is a problem, I moved into a house my mom doesn't live in anymore, and she told me there was work that need to be done but it is minor. I noticed the basement floor is constantly wet, and where there was wood platform under a pipe has rotted away, I noticed everytime the toilet flushes a huge rusty pipe leaks, can this be fixed without professional help?

2007-03-13 07:55:41 · 7 answers · asked by Angela T 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

They will have their own rooms in our new house and I don't even know where to start. Their ages are 7 years, 5 years, and 2 1/2 years. My oldest likes green, black , & white. The others don't really care. The middle is pretty girly:) Any websites with ideas or magazine names would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-03-13 07:54:24 · 6 answers · asked by danielleyoung1 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've got a pretty new Heatline Vizo Condensing Combi Boiler. Everything was fine for the first couple of months and pressure held steady at 1.5 when cold, and rose to around 2 when the heating was on. Over the past few weeks, the water pressure drops below 0 turning the boiler off regularly. I can refill to 1.5 before going to bed, and it will be back below 0 in the morning. When I refill to 1.5 and have the heating on, the boiler pressure now rises to the maximum of 3. When the heating turns off, the pressure will drop again, eventually to below 0 within the space of maybe 8 or 9 hours. Whats going on? I cant find any obvious leaks (although the plumbing is underfloor), and there is no air in any of the rads. Ive drained and refilled the entire system a couple of times, but this has made no difference. Help! Its cold in the mornings and I cant afford a plumber!!

2007-03-13 07:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by jayce_uk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a cow skin which has gone as stiff as a board. Does anyone know why this happens, or what I can do to make it supple again?

2007-03-13 07:52:22 · 5 answers · asked by marrakechdonkey 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i have been told that the garden is infested with crane fly lava, will i ever have a lawn again, be it from turf or seed, or is this now a thankless task??? I am quite near a stream, heard this doesn't help, would i be better with a patio of decking??

2007-03-13 07:50:12 · 10 answers · asked by sam 2 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am purchasing a home that includes 2 solar panels measuring 8 foot by 4 foot located on the roof. Neither myself or the home inspector located a box that the solar energy would transfered to. should there be a box? also what can i expect from the solar panels? Thanks for the help...

2007-03-13 07:48:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for something that will not leave streaks (like plain water) or film (like Swiffer laminate floor cleaner).

2007-03-13 07:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by Pineapple Hat 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have two beautiful river birches in our front landscaping, and I'd like to plant something low in front of them, preferrably with color. I don't want to distract from the bark though, so nothing flashy. I've tried rose shrubs, and Knockout Roses, both of which didn't make it. Any ideas? OH - we also have bunnies nearby who eat everything in sight. Thanks!

2007-03-13 07:43:15 · 4 answers · asked by blue_eyed_girl 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 07:42:44 · 2 answers · asked by Sherry O 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-13 07:37:07 · 10 answers · asked by Happy Summer 6 in Garden & Landscape

Do I have to get architect plans before I can get planning permission?
I want to convert my current flat roof to a pitched roof with 2 rooms in the loft.

2007-03-13 07:36:32 · 1 answers · asked by FC 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Where can we find interesting items to hang on the wall?

2007-03-13 07:29:43 · 11 answers · asked by exnavykds 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

My niece flushed a small hard plastic toy down toilet and now it won't drain water. I have used everything shy of taking out toilet. I have read you can use muriatic acid on a toilet. Will muriatic dissolve this small toy. It is about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. I can hear water draining down part of S curve so I know it is stuck in the first curve. HELP

2007-03-13 07:22:48 · 21 answers · asked by texasredhead 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

wire meaning the big thick commercial types (e.g., aluminum, copper, etc.). There's got to be an easier way than my current method!

2007-03-13 07:19:47 · 6 answers · asked by Gem Girl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-13 07:18:49 · 5 answers · asked by Kalinka 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-13 07:17:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

cream colour single tier suitable for something like a sponge cake rather than small fancies

2007-03-13 07:12:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

any ones I have seen are far too narrow, the links need to be about 1/2 inch thick and about 1 inch long.

2007-03-13 07:12:26 · 7 answers · asked by carrieat17 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm looking to replace my hot water tank and noticed that Home Depot offered a lifetime warranty if I purchase one from them. Has anyone gone with this offer or know someone that has and if so has there been any negative experiences with it? Thanks.

2007-03-13 07:06:15 · 9 answers · asked by MD 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Soap is what keeps us clean. So is soap the cleanest thing in the world? I always wonder this when I am showering.

2007-03-13 07:05:10 · 6 answers · asked by TeddyGram 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

my husband bought me a mini rose bush for v-day. i love in florida and i put them outside they start turning yellow. what should i do to keep them alive. it says they need sun but cant get any if i leave them inside. help

2007-03-13 07:02:11 · 4 answers · asked by schie2005 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 07:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by LISA R 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 07:00:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 07:00:37 · 6 answers · asked by fob_wong 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-13 06:59:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 06:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-13 06:56:52 · 10 answers · asked by ginger 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-13 06:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have one shower out of commision at this time and another one that needs regrouted ... is this something I could do myself? Also, I put some calk around the edge of the tub/tiles and it is coming loose. Is there some special calk I need to use?

2007-03-13 06:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by CAS65 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)