Home & Garden - 21 March 2007

I recently came into ownership of a small Kenmore Refrigerator. However, it is doing just the opposite of what it should be doing. It sat on my front porch for 2 months before i started using it, and when i first plugged it in, It got cold really fast. However it will not stay cold. I have tried everything less than buying a brand new one. So is there anything that i can look at to maybe make it better without buying a lot of parts?

2007-03-21 12:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by Chris P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I purchased a new condo with a small patio in front. But a lot of the space is filled with an ugly air conditioning unit. Any ideas on how I can make it less noticeable? Or decorate it so it looks nice.

2007-03-21 12:06:02 · 4 answers · asked by PakOMan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-21 11:54:45 · 4 answers · asked by Nollie E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-21 11:53:44 · 6 answers · asked by Timothy H 1 in Garden & Landscape

just wondering..random Q

2007-03-21 11:50:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am building a fence (parallel) on my property line that divides my backyard and my beighbors. I need to find the angle I need to cut my rails at. My backyard is at a upward slope. is there a general formula that I can use or is there a landscaper out there that can describe the method used to do this?

2007-03-21 11:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by Greekosuave 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

hooked up yet?? They are on my porch and I was tesing it but I heard no motor sounds so I am wondering if water has to be hooed up juts to test it??

2007-03-21 11:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by ktownandrew@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-21 11:45:55 · 3 answers · asked by LOLO 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need to replace my old wooden windows... to vinyl replacement windows.

How do I measure them, without calling a professional?

Please be precise, thank you.

2007-03-21 11:45:20 · 10 answers · asked by tjmartin2000 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-21 11:44:42 · 7 answers · asked by LOLO 1 in Garden & Landscape

it's Angie again the mold feels like a mushroom substance i don't know if this helps...Hope it does.and thank u to all who have responded...

2007-03-21 11:44:23 · 1 answers · asked by angie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i heard that you can use it to put over small cracks in leather, like a chair, to help prevent further damage. do you think that it could also be used on leather shoes, or shoes with some other leather like material, becuase my the material on my shoes keeps getting all these little cracks in it, and they just get bigger over time. should i try putting crazy glue over some of those problem spots?

i wasn't sure where to put this question, so i'm just putting it in home and garden, sorry if it's wrong.

2007-03-21 11:41:46 · 5 answers · asked by greenjellybean 3 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a very long driveway made from asphalt. I am interested in placing pea gravel over the asphalt surface. Some of the surface is flat with a mild grade. Some of the asphalt driveway is a fairly steep section. I want to put pea gravel over a portion of the steep drive and then end this leaving the asphalt intact for the balance of the driveway. I do not want the pea gravel to fall off and roll down the driveway. I do not want the pea gravel to be kicked off by car tires. What would be the best way to do this project and the best products for placing on the asphalt to embed the pea gravel, and what sort of pea gravel would work best.

2007-03-21 11:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by tk 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am looking for a college that has a degree or certificate in cabinet making. Does anybody know the best school to attend and gain all the knowledge necessary to come home and start building cabinets and start a business? I don't want a school that just gives you a little course in cabinetry, I want the full on instruction from A to Z. Thanks.

2007-03-21 11:40:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

cheetah/lepord print sheets. macy's boscovs that are in stock right now. thanx.

2007-03-21 11:39:43 · 1 answers · asked by huskie5652 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Somewhat thick grass where sun comes thru. everything green between grass and moss, no mud. Huge flower box by trunk. Roots that stick up out of ground make it hard to mow. Thinking about dumping top soil, leveling and reseeding. Would it be worth the trouble if i just sprinkled some seed now?

2007-03-21 11:37:43 · 2 answers · asked by Randy K 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-21 11:31:59 · 5 answers · asked by tomman1691 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-21 11:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by tomman1691 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-21 11:28:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

its a frigidaire side by side, im really upset the replacement filter is around $40, im happy with no filter,but i cant figure out how to disable/bypass so my water and icemaker will still work.thanks in advance for any ideas!

2007-03-21 11:24:01 · 7 answers · asked by momof72 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 64,000 gallon pool and I need to raise the alkalinity by 30ppm. It says 1.5 lbs for every 10ppm

2007-03-21 11:17:55 · 3 answers · asked by cap7042002 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

two lights in adjacent rooms not working. Any ideas?!

All other lights fine - except one removed for decoration works.

2007-03-21 11:11:06 · 8 answers · asked by Sunday 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-21 11:05:21 · 4 answers · asked by monique m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for funky boutique style decor like what they sell at urban outfitters

2007-03-21 11:04:36 · 1 answers · asked by bdbgirl 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I broke a bottle of perfume in the bathroom sink this morning. I smelled it on me all day, which was bad enuf, but when I came home tonite, now my whole house reaks of the perfume. It's positively gagging me - how do I get rid of that smell??? Please help!

2007-03-21 11:04:08 · 4 answers · asked by sweet pea 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Don't say duct tape or any special tape, I just want to know whether I should use masking tape or scotch tape.

2007-03-21 11:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by shy kidd 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My washer got off balance and it took me a minute to get to it because I was taking care of my toddler. By the time I got there, the barrel was hitting the sides of the washer (it was pretty bad). Now, my washer won't spin. Is there something I can do to remedy the problem before making a call to the repair man?

2007-03-21 11:00:31 · 3 answers · asked by Erin H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

AND CLEANING THE FAUCETS..??

2007-03-21 10:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by up2late 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Pear and plant a Dogwood tree. How difficult is it to do.. and does anyone know any other pretty trees for this climate

2007-03-21 10:52:27 · 3 answers · asked by up2late 1 in Garden & Landscape

I moved last month and was shocked to find that my electric bill tripled from the last residence. Now, I'm on a mission to find out how much energy is consumed by my different appliances--I know, it must sound a little crazy.

So...I'm trying to determine how much energy my fridge uses in kWh--not dollars because energy cost varies across different areas of the country. From the inside label, I've found out its a Whirlpool and a 2005 model--fairly new. It's set to the recommended setting.

Any one out there know how much energy it uses? Thanks!

2007-03-21 10:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by annabanana4883 3 in Other - Home & Garden