Home & Garden - 31 March 2007

I purchased a house that was built in the 50's. The original mahogany paneling is still up on the walls in the living/dinning room. There was only the one coat of stain put on the paneling and there's no damage to any of the panels. I purchased the house from my grandmother and I have about 2,000 square feet of paneling. I'm putting up drywall in a few months and I'd hate to just throw the panels away. Are there any places that will re-buy the panels?

The boards are tongue and groove, 4" to 9" wide, and 2' to 10' long.

2007-03-31 15:43:14 · 4 answers · asked by jeffreyriggs1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The wooden slats between the bed rails move and eventually fall out, causing the box springs and mattress to drop. It's driving me crazy.

2007-03-31 15:27:02 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2007-03-31 15:21:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

1. Aluminum Wiring throughout the whole house, does not appear to have ever been updated.
2. 2nd bathroom shower needs retiled before used otherwise more damage.
3. Breaker box needs replaced due to no longer being guaranteed and losing their underwriter.
4. Sprinkler system missing vacuum breaker required by city.


These are the main issues along with more cosmetic. We have a contract on the house and can still walk away. How would you approach this though?

2007-03-31 15:11:02 · 9 answers · asked by phoozball 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've read a lot about growing vegetables and herbs in pots, and most of what I read seems to suggest mixing my own "soilless" mix. What does that mean?

I use master nursery gardener's gold organic potting soil - is that any good? I am planning to plant tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mint, basil, chives, rosemary, sage, and oregano.

Here's what I'd like to know:

Is the Gardener's Gold good enough for my purposes? Why or why not?
What does it mean that a soil is too "heavy"?
What does "soilless" mean?
Should I make my own mix?

Thanks so much

2007-03-31 15:06:41 · 2 answers · asked by D 2 in Garden & Landscape

Find out which of the ff. materials--lard,coconut oil,corn oil,olive oiland castor oil--will make the best quality soap for certain applications like bathing,dish washing,laundring,and hair cleaning....

2007-03-31 14:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-31 14:14:07 · 6 answers · asked by audreylea1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 13:58:33 · 9 answers · asked by tp 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-31 13:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by wifey 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It's an electric pump type, stone/slate with a wide path, and holds 2 gallons. Tried a little clorox, but worried about pump.

2007-03-31 13:12:10 · 8 answers · asked by James 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've heard you can put an aspirin in the vase to help preserve roses, but I was wondering if there is anyway to save them permanently, like freezing them somehow. Is this possible ? Or any other ideas to help them last longer. Thanks so much !

2007-03-31 13:07:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

It's at night and I hear it running around.

How do I get it out humanely? Can I do it tonight or wait until morning?

2007-03-31 13:04:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Its not a cheapie. No holes or cracks. I always wanted one

2007-03-31 12:58:39 · 2 answers · asked by tootsie 5 in Garden & Landscape

Is this from sweat or deodorant? Bleach does not work

2007-03-31 12:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by gil 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-31 12:48:41 · 4 answers · asked by bullmf20 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The side wall of the disposal is very dirty with black stuff. How can I clean it and how can I keep it clean ?

2007-03-31 12:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by Joy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

replaced diaphram gasket still does not run.

2007-03-31 12:44:43 · 4 answers · asked by Tobias D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

maybe like a special tv cloth or something?

2007-03-31 12:35:42 · 9 answers · asked by Mahesh P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to see how to cut the growing roots and to repot the roots.

2007-03-31 12:18:39 · 1 answers · asked by ramonalvarezjr 1 in Garden & Landscape

Struggling with the choice of sling-style patio chairs or the solid type that have seat cushions on them. Both test out comfortable in the store and the prices are similar. Do the cushions hold up to occasional rain? (we live in the pacific nw)What are the pros/cons in your experience?

2007-03-31 12:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by irishhorizon 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-31 12:05:11 · 9 answers · asked by Carlos & Christina 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

is there a simple clear gloss i can paint on or do i have to repaint it in the same color with a gloss??? thanks.

2007-03-31 11:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the most effective time to water your lawn? I've heard either at night or in the morning, what time is the best? I live in Wisconson if that has any impact. Oh, and for how long?

2007-03-31 11:56:58 · 11 answers · asked by yeahthatstheguy 1 in Garden & Landscape

Does it have to be level (even) with the rest of my lawn? It's about an inch or so thick and in some places it is higher than the lawn that the sod is laid next to -- I had to reset my sump pump pipe back down into the ground, cover it back up with dirt and laid the sod overtop which runs alongside my sidewalk, but -- it's not evenly level with the rest of the lawn. Should I just take up the sod and lay grass seeds, or lift the sod up, take out some dirt and relay the sod to try and make it level with the rest of my yard, or will it even itself out once it attaches to my lawn. Sorry I'm not very well educated on lawn and gardening. I do know I need to water it daily for at least two weeks. Thanks for all answers.

2007-03-31 11:55:55 · 8 answers · asked by Monique 5 in Garden & Landscape

I wanted to refurbish an armoire - began to sand it and sanded too hard along the rims of the armoire. What do you do when that happens? Also, upon sanding down the top of the armoire, there are a bunch of stains in the wood. Ideas to fix this too? Obviously, just beginning my woodworking career.....Thanks!

2007-03-31 11:52:16 · 4 answers · asked by leilani_blossom 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-31 11:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by supapabee 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought a brand new Pulte home with a 12 month warrenty. I noticed some cracks after 3 months, but the Pulte rep that I deal with told me they wait until 11 months to patch cracks because they are normal for a new home, so will just do all of them at once. Well, we have been getting tons of rain here in south Texas and my concern is water will get in these cracks and case all sorts of problems.
Is cracking stucco normal for a new house? Should I hire an independent inspector or engineer to find out if this house has problems? How do I convince Pulte to take me serious and fix the cracks?

2007-03-31 11:45:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like color and to attract hummingbirds and other birds
and butterflies.
Please. I have a small front yard, it needs color.

2007-03-31 11:43:24 · 3 answers · asked by chmar11 6 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought a new shower and its a nightmare, it has a PVP pipe with no thread. The copper inlet has a thread but its fitted with a connection which means a compression elbow doesnt fit on it.
Should I use a simple copper elbow, use joint compound on the copper end and glue on the PVC end: Would this work without leaks.
I have bought plastic compression elbows and copper elbows with threads but none of them fit without leaks.
So without having to start cutting pipes, what can I do.
Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

2007-03-31 11:39:57 · 6 answers · asked by vaivagabundo 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

My kitchen door is old and needs painting. Before I paint it, I need to know what it is made of. I thought it was aluminium, but Yahoo answers community have suggested it may be steel or galvanised steel. How can I tell the difference?

2007-03-31 11:38:19 · 11 answers · asked by Coco 2 in Maintenance & Repairs