Home & Garden - 14 March 2007

I am interested in installing a wireless home security alarm as they are easier to install than wired. Are they any good? Which are the best makes? Any negatives to be aware of?

2007-03-14 03:31:15 · 6 answers · asked by rabcnesbit 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Small apartment, single guy with a techie lifestyle and tastes that lean a little too IKEA-ey. I'm having trouble with making a particular corner of my apartment "interesting" enough for people to gravitate towards it when I have a bunch of friends over. It's what's supposed to be the eating nook of the place--an extension of the kitchen, linoleum floor, five-foot window overlooking the street outside (but usually with curtains closed for privacy), I'd say no more than 7' by 7'--kitchen to the north, white wall to the south, window to the east, living room to the west. There's a table, nothing fancy, black with silver legs, rectangular, about 4 by 3, a pair of equally spartan chairs.

Any tips to what I can put there (like on the table or on the wall) to make it more people-friendly, without making it look too, um, "girly" (i.e., a vase of living flowers is not the answer)? I'd also rather not buy new furniture, but I guess I could paint the table a friendlier color...

2007-03-14 03:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by themikejonas 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-14 03:24:55 · 3 answers · asked by mom2ahr 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Have lost the large brown rusty key(only one) to our shed and all toys,gardening stuff,tools are locked inside.Is there any safe way of picking the lock,or should we try to unscrew the hinges and take it off that way.Anyone have any ideas?

2007-03-14 03:24:46 · 13 answers · asked by Lynn K 2 in Other - Home & Garden

With a regular mattress, you flip it over and rotate 180 degrees. Over time, you sleep on both sides and both top and bottom. With a pillow-top, you can't flip it over. So what's the best plan for rotating it so you don't wear out the same spots?

2007-03-14 03:20:58 · 6 answers · asked by rkuder25 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My utilty company turned off my gas to my home due to non-payment. I paid them and now they're saying it could be up to 3 days before they can send a guy out here to turn the gas back on. It's cold and I can't shower or cook. Can anyone tell me how to turn it on my self? Thanks.

2007-03-14 03:16:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

When I turn on the Cold knob water run from it also tips on fixing this problem, thanks in advance

2007-03-14 03:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the Gadsden, Ala area and can travel if needed to clean a house, but I don't know how much to charge?

2007-03-14 03:13:27 · 16 answers · asked by mom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

also what is essential hypertension

2007-03-14 03:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by Chin K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am a landscaper and I was trying to decide if I should put out advertisement mainly this week or wait until next week when more people are more likely to be looking for somebody.

I live in Tennessee.

2007-03-14 03:06:21 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-14 03:04:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I went to both stores last night for help with mailbox questions and people were just standing around. I asked a guy for help and he told me he gets paid by the hour so why not. Useless.

2007-03-14 03:04:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-14 02:58:33 · 5 answers · asked by Nathaniel 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I seem to be forever dusting, and don't tell me it's all those skin cell thingies.

2007-03-14 02:56:56 · 13 answers · asked by Dr Paul D 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I like the space-saving aspect of pocket doors. Can these be installed in my existing home or are they only for new construction?

2007-03-14 02:53:03 · 4 answers · asked by kinduvabrat 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-14 02:51:23 · 3 answers · asked by bj 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can I spray paint it?

2007-03-14 02:42:12 · 6 answers · asked by Willow 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Removed fake bricking from small wall areas, but adhesive,cement-like used to attach cannot be removed, so is roughlike!!! Remember ZBRICK??? Want woodlike paintable ??? to cover this, not sheetrock!!!. want to be able to find something easy to use and paint to brighten room. this is best explanation can give. Want smooth surface item to attach to wall, not paneling either !!

2007-03-14 02:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by sportrac 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-14 02:41:37 · 6 answers · asked by B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I tied it on but when i got of to forty miles per hour it blew off. What would be a better way of attaching it?

2007-03-14 02:35:48 · 9 answers · asked by dennis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do I have personal recourse against the washign machine or hose maker? We have homeowner's, but it has a hefty deductible and we have lived in the house 2 weeks and 1 day, only had 6 loads put through the washer. We are disgusted!

2007-03-14 02:34:49 · 5 answers · asked by michaelandwendi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm the only one getting bites, I don't think it's bed bugs.Could it be something else bitting me.They are little red bumps and they itch.It only happens when I go to sleep.

2007-03-14 02:34:33 · 10 answers · asked by ang 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-14 02:30:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm building a wall around the roof of my caravan so i can then fill it with water and have my own personal swiming pool. I can't get the first layer of bricks to stick to the metal roof though. My mum rekcons when its cemented the weight will hold it down so i won't have to stick the first layer of bricks to the roof. i'm not sure i trust her though she'e not that good at building.any ideas?

2007-03-14 02:30:25 · 12 answers · asked by dennis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-14 02:30:13 · 14 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

why or why not?

2007-03-14 02:29:40 · 3 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-14 02:28:33 · 2 answers · asked by Tammie R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I recently bought a white 70's videosphere JVC Television which is proberbly more than 30 years old.It is made of white plastic but seems to have yellowed with age.Can it be restored to it's former glory?
please help

2007-03-14 02:24:11 · 2 answers · asked by Marcus v 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-14 02:21:52 · 6 answers · asked by Alicia 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son's room, about 100 sq ft. Any idea how to arrange the furniture? I would like to have a single bed, a wardrobe and a small table. During festive season, we will have a family (4 ppl) stay in his room. Any idea??? please help..........

2007-03-14 02:12:56 · 4 answers · asked by cocktail nuts 2 in Decorating & Remodeling