Home & Garden - 15 April 2007

I have been spending a lot of time researching and inspecting. For those who have actual experience with both these type of floors, would you please give me your take on whcih one to go for.

My biggest concern keeping me away from going solid hardwood, is the scratching/denting, particularly the scratching part factor. It apperars that lamiate flooring is a lot harder and more durable to abuse.

It is my house, but I do not want to live like a guest in it. Taking the shoes off, watching not to pull the chair to fast, etc.

Thanks for your input.

2007-04-15 14:58:15 · 4 answers · asked by demaissoneuve 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

the stain has sat overnight

2007-04-15 14:53:45 · 6 answers · asked by heidi v 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My carpet is threadbare and needs replacing. The kids are almost grown and pets live outside. Should I get a timber floor or go with carpet again. Which is easier to keep clean? I know that carpet is dirty but it also hides a lot. If you have a timber floor and then get rugs, aren't you getting the vaccuum out anyway? What do you think?

2007-04-15 14:52:46 · 7 answers · asked by jawjar 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-15 14:46:13 · 2 answers · asked by nlanouar 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I installed a light fixture in a ceiling fan. The light fixture has four arms and the manual says that each arm can handle up to 60 watt bulb. The light fixture is connected to the ceiling fan's wire. And I put four 60 watt buls in the light fixture. So, the total wattage is 240watt. One day, my wife said that she smells some burning stuffs around the ceiling fan. The smell could come from a different source. But, I am wondering if 240watt is too big for the fan's capacity. Does any one know this type of problem? I see some of light fixture says that the maximum wattage is 150watt, and some of them say 60watt. How do they determine that?

2007-04-15 14:44:51 · 5 answers · asked by Curious_man 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just dyed my hair brown and noticed that I spattered dye all over the wood door in the bathroom. I wiped it with a wet cloth, but it's not budging. Any ideas?

2007-04-15 14:43:01 · 3 answers · asked by sarahjaniepoo 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Where should I buy the contact paper for my counter tops...and how do I go about this? Also, how should I figure out how much paper to buy? Someone tell me a good store to shop for this please.

2007-04-15 14:31:49 · 5 answers · asked by roses_are_me06 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

the kind of shower heads that u hold and can move around and switch settings to things like spray or stream. they are handheld

2007-04-15 14:29:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Im putting down weed block in my veggie garden should i just put stakes in the ground to hold the weed block down so it wont blow up in the wind??

2007-04-15 14:19:06 · 3 answers · asked by goochie1234 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-15 14:15:39 · 5 answers · asked by ironchefsing 1 in Garden & Landscape

The grounding wire that comes with the fan is just an uninsulated wire that would be okay if it were run through the wall but not okay in a swag use.Is it really necessary to ground it.
There is no electrical connection in the ceiling.

2007-04-15 14:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for more than just price as being the major difference.

2007-04-15 13:58:08 · 5 answers · asked by tigerii95_98 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-15 12:44:22 · 7 answers · asked by gloriadori 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Im making a desk for graphix and i need to know what i could put under the glass to make it not see-through. Could you please tell me the material?? and how it is put on or applyed?

2007-04-15 12:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by RA A 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

purple or yellow

2007-04-15 11:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by bigredtank87 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a lovely house plant that recently got this fungus..it made all the leaves sticky and there are these little brown stuff (maybe bugs) all on the stem . I bought some insect spray but it's 2 weeks and it's not any better. Any suggesstions?

2007-04-15 11:46:57 · 4 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have pergo that stops 1" from the carpet in a doorway. The carpet originally ran into the hallway but it was cut and replaced with pergo. If I install the 4-in-1 as directed the directions indicate to butt the molding up to the carpet. What do i use to hold the carpet down? (i'm assuming you'd be able to lift the carpet up).

2007-04-15 11:46:25 · 7 answers · asked by Markus 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we are trying to remove the old carpets in my house. you see last year, are air conditioner broke and leaked fluid all over the hallway carpet, and now we're trying to remove them. how do you do it with out ruining the floor below.

2007-04-15 11:40:57 · 9 answers · asked by smileco2004 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need yo know how to make one with no tree just wood, it has to be off of the ground.

2007-04-15 11:40:43 · 5 answers · asked by john m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

argh! theyve gone a nasty off white colour. is there anything that can be done to save them?

i would find this hilarious if they werent mine!

2007-04-15 11:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by maraesa1000 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I plan to lay a mulch border around my backyard. I will spray down weed and grass killer first on the area I plan to border off with mulch. I know that its recommended that a fabric be laid down under the mulch. That's not a problem. Will grass grow through the mulch without the fabric even after grass killer has been applied?

2007-04-15 11:28:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i would like to build a garden box on top of patio stones

2007-04-15 11:24:34 · 3 answers · asked by spinner6691 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-15 11:21:47 · 7 answers · asked by leachelaine1 2 in Garden & Landscape

Does anyone know the BEST time to have a major, clean-out yard sale? I would think springtime.. but does anyone know a certain month?

2007-04-15 11:21:19 · 10 answers · asked by aimee_the_angel 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-15 11:17:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-15 11:13:01 · 11 answers · asked by ruby 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just moved into a new house and I'd like to fix up my dads bedroom. He's 55 and into westerns. So, I'm going for a rustic country look. Problem is...there's paneling in his room. It has already been painted an off white/creamy color. How do I use paint and make it look like old wood? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-15 11:11:03 · 2 answers · asked by Char 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I installed a metal periscope dryer vent but it's real close to the gas line. It's a tight space so the gas line is touching the metal vent a bit. Should I be concerned that they touch since the vent can get hot?

2007-04-15 11:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by SC 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I accidently melted plastic on my grill (flat, good for pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches). It came off, but so did some of the finish. It is 20 years old or more. Is there anything to spray on it to redo the finish?

2007-04-15 11:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by archerkd 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-15 10:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape