Home & Garden - 28 March 2007

Can't get the lamp off the wall; even after using WD the screws refuse to budge. I have removed the old socket. Do I have to buy a special socket or does this use the same socket as a table lamp? I'm a "little old lady" but am really handy with most home repairs.

2007-03-28 12:00:05 · 1 answers · asked by ohtrudym@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Earlier... the bottom of my guitar accidentally hit the bottom of my bed and put a chip in the paint. It's small, but it really bugs me. Does anybody know how much it might be to get it fixed?

2007-03-28 11:59:45 · 1 answers · asked by bmwkid135 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

A Pettite toilet has an outside diameter of 12 inches. The only thing I've found in the stoors is a commercial seat that has an open front and not cover. This is for my home, I want a seat that has a closed front and a cover. Any ideas?

2007-03-28 11:52:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how do you clean mold or mildew from ones not stored properply?

2007-03-28 11:47:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Mine are exploding with joy.

2007-03-28 11:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My house is in San Francisco and is frequented by street people. I have two areas in front of my house which are currently dirt only. One is about 14' x 5.5' and the other is about 14' x 3.5'.

2007-03-28 11:41:14 · 9 answers · asked by stella v. 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-28 11:41:00 · 8 answers · asked by Annabelle 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I left my peace lily out in the sun for the day and some of the leaves have gone brown, I cut them off but now the plant seems to be wilting and dying. What can I do to bring it back to life. Thanks :)

2007-03-28 11:39:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

How can I get dried paint off my fav jeans without washing them?

2007-03-28 11:39:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-28 11:38:45 · 5 answers · asked by Thomas C 1 in Garden & Landscape

Besides the Bible, please.

2007-03-28 11:38:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am planning to build a deck with a roof covering. The size is about 10 x 14 ft. I don't require a permit if its build 6 ft away from the house or if it doesn't have a roof. The roof covering will be attached to the existing roof of the house. The permit cost is $212 and it will take 2-3 weeks for approval. The building inspector said that I may be penalized without any permit and its safer to build with a permit.

Any suggestions??

2007-03-28 11:35:27 · 5 answers · asked by jojo 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm going to move my stove over six inches to accomadate new kitchen cabinetry.

2007-03-28 11:31:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We just bought a home and are about to have the kitchen redone. we have to have some electrical work done anyways so we would like to fix this problem. if you have any advice as to what causes it to happen and how to fix it, we would greatly appreciate it.

2007-03-28 11:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Has anyone ever hired a company to clean your tile and grout? I found one that charges 39 cents/sq foot, but I don't know whether or not it's worth it.

2007-03-28 11:27:25 · 5 answers · asked by OffLiCute 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just want to replace like with like. Other than turning off the water and electricity and following the installation instructions are there any other specialist tools or skills I would need? It's an 8.5kw Mira Sport.

2007-03-28 11:24:15 · 6 answers · asked by Not a number 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-28 11:20:19 · 11 answers · asked by yankeejess1020 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to paint my house's interior with different color for different room but I also think about further down the road if I want to sell my house. I want to paint some room with darker color that match my taste. If in the future I decide to sell my house and to appeal to more people, I have to repaint them to a neutral color, would that color come out OK over the old darker paint? For example, a very light beige over chocolate brown?

2007-03-28 11:11:44 · 8 answers · asked by heavyd 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Last year I bought a cement bird bath, but failed to notice where the birds bathe has ridges. When it got almost mouldy looking, I tried everything including bleach. I didn't use it this past winter even though I have a heater that stops the water from freezing. I was pretty sure that the heat would make my problem worse. Now that it is spring I'm wondering if I should give up and buy a new one?

2007-03-28 11:09:12 · 6 answers · asked by alice 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-28 11:07:48 · 3 answers · asked by jeffronitro 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had two cats who urinated on my couch, and the smell will not go away. I have tried soap and water, Febreeze, pet odor remover, Lysol, and I even tried using a carpet cleaner on it, but nothing has worked. Do you have any suggestions?

2007-03-28 11:05:07 · 10 answers · asked by Mia 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-28 10:59:44 · 10 answers · asked by jdm8090 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

It washes in cold, even though I have the setting on HOT.

2007-03-28 10:58:34 · 11 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a high quality sterns and foster cal king bed that i need to sell.. i have tried craigslist but i need to sell it right away and it has not been sold. i need to find out where else can i post an ad to sell it?

2007-03-28 10:53:21 · 5 answers · asked by ranga 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know that it can be hazerdous to your health taking it down but what about just living there?

2007-03-28 10:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by Soaring Eagle 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-28 10:42:36 · 1 answers · asked by Judy S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi, i'm searching for used free and working of course iron. I could traide if for graphic design project since I'm a desinger for example flyers or poster...but it's not like I'm advertising here, don't treat it that way.

2007-03-28 10:39:38 · 4 answers · asked by froggy555 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am just looking for a very rough ballpark estimate for how much it would cost to replace a 25 year old furnance (forced air, burning fuel oil).

It would be for a 1300 sq. ft. house.

Would it be close to $1,000? $5,000? $10,000?

This would be for an elderly person who doesn't have much money and, thus, wouldn't "splurge."

2007-03-28 10:38:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have just purchsed a sovereign quattro 3.75hp grarden mower.....my question is this.....
do i need to pre mix my fuel/oil
or
does this engine work like a standard car/automobile..
oil in the engine oil chamber...unleaded fuel in the fuel chamber
....

my previous petrol mower was part fuel/part oil mixed.....

so this one has confused me a little.....

HELP ME!...AAaargh!!

2007-03-28 10:38:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The lock on my double glazed window has broken - the key will still lock it so that the button can't be pushed in, but you can lift the handle and open it even when the button is locked. Any suggestions?! Thank you!

2007-03-28 10:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by REM 1 in Maintenance & Repairs