Home & Garden - 16 April 2007

2007-04-16 15:13:52 · 10 answers · asked by conejo 4 in Garden & Landscape

Ok ...I installed a new 4 ft Simkar fluorescent ceiling that uses 3 8 4 ft bulbs.I have bought a good brand which is
skybright daylight output lumens/light color.The effect is very
whitish and crisp but there is a slight problem.It seem to dim
at certain long periods of time during just after sunset or
at night.I know it is not my vision because these are not heap.It is bright and makes what is white look clean white
in the daytime and when evening starts to dawn in around
5 or 6'ish it seem to slightly dull off some and I am wondering
where all the brightness went? The old fixture used 2 40 watt fluorescent.I need to mention that I think
the wire coming from the ceiling was short in reaching one
side of lighting hook-up wire and I think it could be touching
the top frame plus I had very little electrical tape..I was going
to fix this been about 2 months.
Could the hot and neutral be crossed or is it wiring touching
frame or fixture itself? please help paid $150
thanx

2007-04-16 14:58:07 · 3 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

In one of our rooms, there is a dimming light and I pushed the knob on it really hard and turned it to the left so I could turn it off. I tried turning it back on and the knob is stuck and the lights on the ceiling fan wont turn on, even with trying to pull the light string thingy attatched. PLEASE help! I need to fix this, and what happened? Thank you so much

2007-04-16 14:55:23 · 7 answers · asked by EJ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to find one to clean my chimney-- but I have no idea how much they will charge...

2007-04-16 14:52:43 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa the Pooh 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

do you hang it with the paper going over or under? I put it one way and my mother-in-law comes over and changes it on me, it's infuriating because her way makes no sense to me. So I would like to know how the rest of the world does it.

2007-04-16 14:44:51 · 23 answers · asked by betrayed 3 in Other - Home & Garden

What is the standard type of wood layed on trusses underneath roof shingles?

What other factors to include in reroofing a house?

2007-04-16 14:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by bow_wow_wow_yippieo_yippiea 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 14:39:01 · 6 answers · asked by gigglewabbit 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in GA and it's in the low 60's to low mid 70's and I want to put my Aloe plant out side so it can get some the sun light that it needs. So is that still to cold for an Aloe plant or is it ok to put it out side?

2007-04-16 14:29:13 · 8 answers · asked by JG78 3 in Garden & Landscape

i was walking outside onto my patio a while back. On the outside brick wall was a HUGE thing that looked like a slug. It was atleast a foot long, and real fat. I thought slugs were only a few inches long. What do you think it could be?

2007-04-16 14:21:29 · 3 answers · asked by kjterab 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-16 14:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by Babyrue 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to know How to markit Myself. Most HandyMen are old fat drunks who cant hold down a job. I run ads in new york creags list for Handymen and the customers always tell me how they get - - - - - - By drug using handy men. I know everyone needs them But I think Most handymen are bums.

2007-04-16 14:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Bill R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 13:55:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

what is the processes for having your lawn seeded and what kind of maitinece is requried

2007-04-16 13:46:24 · 7 answers · asked by charlotte626 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-16 13:46:20 · 5 answers · asked by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 in Garden & Landscape

Im in eigth grade and my parents are having our basement finished for me and my 2 sisters. I think it would be awsome to do an Alice in Wonderland theme! I want to give the room a sort of puck edge too. Any ideas.

(my sisters friend is a really good artist and she offered to graffieti/sp/ a wall, she could probably do any other painting we need too.)

Thank you :)

2007-04-16 13:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by dani 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I once saw someone do this in the winter and they explained it saved money on the heating bill. Is this true? If so, how does it work and why?

2007-04-16 13:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by purplelurcher 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

its a riding lawn mower

2007-04-16 13:30:24 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Anything I can do to remove the rust and make the tool usable? Thanks

2007-04-16 12:57:09 · 6 answers · asked by Penny P 5 in Garden & Landscape

wood and bark as people in the northeast did?

2007-04-16 12:54:12 · 13 answers · asked by x.o.x.o. 2 in Garden & Landscape

Installing on 60 amp fuse panel federal pacific the panel only has 1 spot for 220 and the stove is electric. I bought a 30 amp add-on panel. what is the best way to connect to my current box and what gauge wire should I use ?

2007-04-16 12:36:38 · 6 answers · asked by donutman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to know so i can price something up. my bedroom is 2.60 metres by 4.65 metres and the price of the wooden flooring is £5.49 square metre. Sold in packs of 2.39 square metres at £13.12 per pack. how much would it cost and how many packs would i need?

2007-04-16 12:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by kaingirls 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i'm planning a party and i need a few tips on how to mak one...thanks!!

2007-04-16 12:17:03 · 4 answers · asked by mattsplan 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-16 12:11:58 · 20 answers · asked by waterlin 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have property in Northwest BC (about 60 acres near Terrace). My wife wants a place there which is more or less bear proof and refuses to stay in a tent while we do some work on the land.

Which will be the less expensive alternative: Buy a small prefab cabin and put it on concrete pillars (or other foundation), Buy a mobile and drag it onto the property? Or buy an RV and drive it up then drive it back.

I'm leaning towards a small prefab cabin but would love other ideas. Also, any idea how much it costs for a concrete slab foundation for a 16x20 cabin (is it really necessary?)

2007-04-16 12:07:26 · 9 answers · asked by Jason T 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Tulip plants are yellow now.I pulled out one plant.Look what i found?. When i pulled the roots there was one bulb and also tiny tiny bulbs the size of a 10cents coin. Also the bulbs are white in color and tender. Is that ok. What Should i be doing now. Iam in southern ca.

2007-04-16 12:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by Ash c 2 in Garden & Landscape

what part of a yard is 11/2ft.

2007-04-16 12:02:16 · 5 answers · asked by Jeffrey C 1 in Garden & Landscape

It's only piting on the approach and driveway,side walk and stoop look fine.It was poured about 9 months ago.

2007-04-16 11:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by nick c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is olive oil or vegetable oil ok?

2007-04-16 11:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-16 11:47:33 · 7 answers · asked by Lauren D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok this may sound a little dumb but i am moving into a new apartment that has no washer and dryer (its a sacrifice so that i can keep my two dogs) but has laundry facilities on site. however i am a full-time student and i also work fulltime. the precious "spare time" that i do have i dont want to use sitting at the laundromat, there is a place in town that will wash, dry, fold/hang up my clothing for $1.25/lb. so i was trying to figure out on avg how many lbs. of laundry people have a week. (2 people live in the apartment)

2007-04-16 11:37:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry