Home & Garden - 5 April 2007

I have two bedside tables that are probably mdf with fake veneer glued to it to make it appear "wood-like". Can I spray paint them white without having to worry about it flaking off? How do I prepare them? I can't sand the veneer ....

2007-04-05 06:47:47 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-05 06:38:13 · 21 answers · asked by wanitepetion 2 in Garden & Landscape

I've tried to kill them by using salt... Any better ideas?

2007-04-05 06:17:13 · 17 answers · asked by iconman 1 in Garden & Landscape

Short of taking a gun up to the attic, I have had no luck getting squirrels out of our attic. Previous tenants did not replace a rotting facia board, so no telling how long they have been up there. A friend suggested using a smoke bomb, but have no idea where I could buy one at. I have limited mobility, so climbing up there & chasing them out by hand is not an option

2007-04-05 06:16:46 · 12 answers · asked by Charles N 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-05 06:14:35 · 7 answers · asked by howzaat 1 in Garden & Landscape

I can buy standard sized blades that do more but not in my exact size.

2007-04-05 06:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Bugged Out 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-05 06:02:39 · 5 answers · asked by NBA_ALLSTAR#2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Working with cabinets, what is PLam?

2007-04-05 05:50:11 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-05 05:48:31 · 4 answers · asked by oliversmith1221 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone give some advice on wall tile grouting.
I have tried various methods. Squeegee, grout float,finger, plastic tool.
Also I find when you wipe down with a sponge or cloth it usually disturbes the grout anyway.

Should I leave it a certain amount of time between putting the grout in and going around with a sponge? But not so long for it to dry?

I also have trouble getting a nice smooth finish to the grout.

2007-04-05 05:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The dryer is a year old, and is a maytag. We bought it as a scratch and dent so there is no owner's manual with it .

2007-04-05 05:25:27 · 8 answers · asked by kt 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard to clean my diamond rings to use fingernail polish remover.. What is the best way to clean my rings??? I have small little diamonds (baguette) in like a square and in between each little diamond crack gets very dirty and I can't seem to get it clean..

Please help

2007-04-05 05:24:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We're getting ready to move and the place we are moving into has water that smells like sulfer. This is in the santa cruz mountain. We have done research and it seems that this could be caused either by a gas or a bacteria. Does anyone (especially in the santa cruz mountains) have any experience with this? The property management company has said they will take care of it I'm just curious about the process. Thanks a bunch!

2007-04-05 05:24:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

lawn boy silver mower

2007-04-05 05:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by itchintoknow 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have sheets covering them now (it's all I had to work with!) but will this help at all? The cold temperatures and snow are expected to last for another 3-4 days!

2007-04-05 04:46:59 · 6 answers · asked by AGT 4 in Garden & Landscape

We have a water feature in our yard that was installed by the property's previous owners. It consists of a 10x10ft plastic lined pond that is about 1 foot deep, plus a 2.5 foot deep hard plastic shell in the center with a fountain in it. We can't maintain the feature, and are afraid it will become a major algae and mosquito liability. What is the best way to remove the water feature? Should we just fill in the whole area with soil and let the water evaporate from the resulting mud?

2007-04-05 04:26:39 · 2 answers · asked by Reefster 1 in Garden & Landscape

I was just put in charge of decorating the office. I thought spring would be a nice, cheerful theme, but I need some ideas. Thanks for helping.

2007-04-05 04:21:13 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-05 04:20:54 · 12 answers · asked by Max 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Ok. My...toilet is clogged and I dont know how to use the plunger thing! How sad is that!

http://www.tk409.com/images/plunger.jpg

thats what it looks like. HELP lol

2007-04-05 04:13:30 · 4 answers · asked by Victoria 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just moved into a historic two story home and the previous owners allowed English Ivy to overtake one chimney. The chimney isn't even visible because the ivy is so thick. It's growing inside our windows, and I'm sure it's going down the chimney from the top. I need a QUICK, CHEAP solution. I've been pulling the ivy off where I can reach but I can't reach any further up without a taller ladder or climbing on the roof. Anyhow, any advice would be much appreciated!!!

2007-04-05 04:03:42 · 4 answers · asked by Casselle 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What is the average water pressure, at a typical residence?

2007-04-05 03:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-05 03:38:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I totally forgot about the bill, We payed it as soon as we remembered..but we have to wait until Wed of next week before someone will return and cut it back on...anybody know how to reconnect it for the time being..i am in an apartment

2007-04-05 03:36:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok i had my bathroom wall ceramic tiled. The contrator didn't install my towel racks and toliet paper rack to the wall. I'm worried if i drill in to the ceramic tile it might crack. (So new at this) I know i can't glue them up so i do know i have to drill in to the ceramic. What kind of bit do i use and how do i do this in the best way possible??

2007-04-05 03:33:01 · 5 answers · asked by zaden99 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our south facing exterior door sticks more when temps are warm and/or it's wet. After a rain or the deck is powerwashed is when it is worst.

From the inside, I can see that the bottom of the door frame/trim is bowed in - that's where it is sticking. Also, on the outside, the board under the threshold which looks like a 2x4, is loose and appears to be decaying, although I haven't probed it with a screwdriver yet.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, I'd like to fix this problem while I stain the deck, this week.

2007-04-05 03:28:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

At a discount department store i got a japaneese maple, Wisteria, and a clematis. The Clematis is turning yellow and the wisteria at thye end is drying out. Everything is watered well. What should i do? I cant plant till may. Its snowing here now

2007-04-05 02:51:32 · 4 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-05 02:38:48 · 12 answers · asked by Dewey p 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-05 02:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by JOANNE C 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

The weather was great for weeks and so I planted tomatoes in a planter (moveable) and now the weather is predicted to drop to freezing at night. There are several flowers on it now. Should I bring the plants inside until the weather changes?? Thanks for any help.

2007-04-05 02:28:09 · 5 answers · asked by sideways 7 in Garden & Landscape

We have this 1985 creamish / yellowish foe marble (actually plastic) in both of our bathrooms. When looking through a home improvement magazine I saw an advertisement for refinishing countertops. I'd like the countertops to just be white. I'm fairly handy and I'm confident that if I knew how it were done I could do it myself, but I do not know how it is done. Does anyone know how to do this or a link that shows instructions (or at least what is involved)?

2007-04-05 02:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by Mr Chris 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)