Home & Garden - 16 April 2007

I am a first time buyer and therefore anxious about buying a house. Are there any things I should be looking out in a house, for instance damp, cracks etc, what else could sellers try to hide from buyers?

2007-04-16 04:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel_Walton 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have one of those kenmore washers, the new kind. It says I have to use HE detergent, and Chlorine bleach ONLY. I HATE using chlorine bleach, and I bought a gel bleach that I like better... Will it hurt my washer if I use my gel bleach and not the Chlorine bleach??? Thanks.

2007-04-16 04:02:53 · 8 answers · asked by Angel Eve 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

OK-I know that I have asked this question or something similiar to it many times before, BUT, I want to be thoroughly researched before we start.

We are in the planning stage of builidng a new home. We have 2 children, ages 4 and 7 who are very active. We have met once with our designer and have basically come up with the fact that we want a 2-story "Farmhouse" type home. We are going to be building on a 200+ acre farm, and wanted to stick with the theme. I want to build as much house as I possible can within my budget. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that I can put into the house? Any suggestions on upgrades? Any suggestions on where we can find materials, etc. at discounted prices without sacrificing quality. I want this home to be something that we can live in and enjoy for the rest of our lives, and I want everything to be of top quality. Any info that anyone can give is appreciated, especially from builders! And for other, what do u have that u can't live without?

2007-04-16 03:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-16 03:52:26 · 4 answers · asked by copter_180 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Will be getting a corgi registered fitter to install a new cooker, but the old gas pipe runs exactly where we need a water pipe and goes past the sink. Can we leave the pipe in place and connect to water supply or is it a different type of pipe?

2007-04-16 03:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know they are a evergreen vine with 1 - 1 1/2 inch leaves. They do not flower.

2007-04-16 03:48:20 · 3 answers · asked by krystina68 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-16 03:35:18 · 9 answers · asked by otherland0088 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The room is now decorated with dark wood, chinese red paintings of peonies and lilies (which I don't want to change) and a carmel-colored suede comforter. I'd like to chage the comforter to something more light-weight and springy looking, but I don't know what I can put with the dark wood and the red paintings to achieve something that stays true to the character of the room but doesn't look so fall/winter-y. What would you suggest?

2007-04-16 03:34:54 · 10 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-16 03:24:48 · 4 answers · asked by chamerton 1 in Garden & Landscape

This is at my cost can i make the southern housing group pay for this and new flooring

2007-04-16 03:23:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 03:14:24 · 8 answers · asked by CHEROKEE 243 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-16 03:13:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi Guys

I am in the process of buying a property and the Drainage search has come back showing that there is a public sewer running through the property. The plan shows that it is actually passing in the back garden a few feet behind the actually building structure. Its passing through all the other properties as well in the row.

Does anyone know what the impact is of this? i am abit hesitant of a public sewer line crossing my property and wondering whether i should proceed with the deal. Do you think it will effect futher development ie extension.. what other impact can it have ? Is this quite normal or am in awkward position.

2007-04-16 02:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by irfan747 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I tried oiling the nuts and bolts but can i put oil where the wooden pieces and joint together? Any other suggestions?

2007-04-16 02:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by saint 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have fairly low water pressure coming into my trailer it there a way to increase the water flow. or at least make it a tad better?

2007-04-16 02:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an 8 foot table that is just too short, so I am building two boxes to put under the table legs. I want to know which type of corner is stronger, 2 X 4's at right angles or at 45 degree angles?

2007-04-16 02:42:41 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Girl 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

what is the latest time a builder can bang in my next door neighbours house

2007-04-16 02:36:41 · 14 answers · asked by rgfence06 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Trane 2TWB heat pump that won't cool. When the system is set to cool, the blower circulates air in the house but nothing turns on at the condenser unit. The circuit breaker keeps tripping 'off'. The outside disconnect doesn't contain fuses, the single pole contactor is pulled 'in' with 20 volts. The condenser and fan are not running, the fan isn't seized. The outside unit is pretty clean and I don't see any burned wiring. How do I test the motor capacitor to tell if it's the cause? Or could the system just be low on freon? Thanks

2007-04-16 02:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by machranger2006 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a silver birch tree on common land near me with something half way to two thirds up. It looks a bit like a large cluster of brazil nuts all stuck together to make a large ball (about the size of a football). The bark on the birch is peeled back around it, almost like it has grown out of it.

I think it is either an insect nest or a natural growth of some kind. I've searched the web but can't find anything... Does anyone know what it could be?

I'd love to know!!

2007-04-16 02:12:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

For example, usong liquid

2007-04-16 02:11:28 · 2 answers · asked by scime 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Mother has a in-ground pool she doesn't want anymore what are my options? Fill it in?, Haul it out piece by piece? or just build a deck over it so the next homeowner can enjoy the pool? I'm hoping the deck is the winning answer, but what are the conditions of doing this? Leave some water in the pool? what about the rain?

2007-04-16 02:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by herhairhernails 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 02:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by r7kenn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Im trying to grow some vegetable but the cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli have all become really long, thin and weak stemed and all just flop about on the top of the tray on the little greenhouse I brought. Any idea? or should I just start again and plant outside?

2007-04-16 01:43:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My basement flooded because of a terrible nor easter. I have a sump pump, but the water all around my basement isn't flowing towards it, and the only way to get some of the water out is to sweep water from one side of the room and put it in the pump. Is there any other way besides this to transfer the water from one side of the room to another?

2007-04-16 01:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by F E 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a medium sized plant growing in the space that I plan on putting a flower bed...I thought at first it was just a weed but now it's started to flower, so I'm thinking there is a plant, flower, or bush of some type under the weed that has grown up the middle. Can anyone look at these pictures of the plant and flowers and see if they can figure out what type it is. I'd like to salvage it if it's not a weed. The links are below, I've included several different photos of the flowers and the plant.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/shannonssavings/101_2083.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/shannonssavings/101_2085.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/shannonssavings/101_2082.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/shannonssavings/101_2084.jpg

2007-04-16 01:38:52 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa F 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-16 01:24:10 · 12 answers · asked by adk bob 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The molding to omy bedroom door broke so I bought new molding and cut it, but cant keep it strongly attached to the wall. Ialso had to put wood filler in where the nob goes in. So nothing is there keeping the door closed. Any suggestions?

2007-04-16 01:15:03 · 3 answers · asked by mel j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 01:09:25 · 2 answers · asked by ogie9 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-16 01:07:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-16 01:02:19 · 5 answers · asked by mo 1 in Garden & Landscape