Home & Garden - 27 April 2007

My dad is fitting a light in my bathroom and we are confused....there are 4 red, 2 black & 2 green cables......can we twist together the red cables?

2007-04-27 23:16:54 · 13 answers · asked by Suz 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm gettng my bathroom done, and want to buy in all the stuff then get different bathroom people to do all the work. I'm re-tiling all the walls and floor, putting in a new towel rail, removing the bath, and putting in a new one, replacing the shower over the bath. What order should I get things done in? Should the plumber come first etc?

2007-04-27 22:37:06 · 2 answers · asked by magic_porridge_pot 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi i have tradional radiator heaters in my house and of the radiators makes loud gargling sounds ever few minutes. Its more of a rattling sound actually coming from inside the radiator. Any idea what it could be and how i can fix it?

Thanks in advance.

Any advise what

2007-04-27 20:45:51 · 13 answers · asked by irfan747 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can i wrap something around the pipes or do i need to let air out somewhere???

2007-04-27 20:17:00 · 11 answers · asked by steve h 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-27 19:20:27 · 13 answers · asked by mizdine 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

old copper light

2007-04-27 19:18:46 · 7 answers · asked by a_close63 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband & I are planning to buy our 1st home (3 bedrooms) in Mebane, NC. We're lining up the inspections and plan to get the septic tested. The home was built in 1961, and the septic was installed in 1964. All we know about it is that it is a 1,000 gallon tank. The last owners moved in in 2003 and moved out nearly one year ago. They said they never had it pumped and did not have any problems. Supposedly, that's all they know.

2007-04-27 19:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by mtnmama 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-27 19:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by MT C 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

We had a house inspection today on a beautiful 1920 house in a nice neighborhood. On the outside and liveable spaces, the house looked solid, well cared for, etc. However, the inspector gasped when poking his head into the attic. He reported that 90% of the truss boards where fully blackened. He estimated the char depth around 1/16 inch and said that it was possible that it was structurally OK but that he was not qualified to evaluate that. So the question is WHO IS qualified to evaluate that? Does it make any sense at all to buy a house with a past attic fire that has not been restored?
As a point of interest, the owner (who is selling the house himself) disclosed this to us the day before the inspection and claims that it was like this when he bought it and a framing contractor told him it was OK. There were scraping indications that someone had done this. Sketchy?
Anyone should feel free to answer this question, but please tell me your background or qualifications.

2007-04-27 18:50:33 · 5 answers · asked by fluvial_shell 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am thinking of painting the trim on my house. It is currently dark brown, and I want it to be a sage green. The brown is in good shape yet so can I just paint over that with the green or do I have to prime it?

2007-04-27 18:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by Veronica 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a condominium at 3rd floor. In my bathroom next to my bath tub, there is an 1800mm x 1000mm planter box same height with my bath tub. The idea is to water the plant while u shower. The idea is brillion but i didnt know what plant could I get for this situation which the lightwell is only 1000mm x 1800mm. There are few unit above me. I only can get sunlight from the side not on top to the plant. Any recommendation?

* I'm staying in Australia Melbourne

2007-04-27 17:59:40 · 11 answers · asked by thee3000 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Why would an animal like to eat my flower heads do they smell sweet to them? I live in the North East and i'm thinking it was the squirrels

2007-04-27 17:50:16 · 8 answers · asked by Lipiew 1 in Garden & Landscape

after removing the carpet in the bathroom to find out why the toilet was leaking (wax ring) I found shims under my toilet. the bathroom is small 64 x 39 the floor drops approx. 1 inch from left to right. I plan on installing ceramic tile next weekend. My question is how should level this floor before laying down the tile and should I use shims? I understand the floor must be level or laying the tile is a waste of time and money. the guy at lowes advised using self leveler. the current floor is hardwood. I will greatly appreciate any info.......thanks!

2007-04-27 17:48:04 · 4 answers · asked by declaar 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

The current electrical fuse box shows a 15A and a 20A fuse. The apartment is in a 50 unit buidling. If I want to increase the amperage in the apartment to 80 or 100 amps can I just replace the electrical box with more fuses (and rewire what's necessary in the apartment). Or, do I need to rewire everithing down to the basement electrical panel? What exactly is required to increase the amperage for the apartment?

2007-04-27 17:28:42 · 12 answers · asked by johnny's mombo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a few polo shirts, and I need to iron them, but I'm afraid they'll shrink - Will they?

2007-04-27 16:49:09 · 6 answers · asked by Scott 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-27 16:33:03 · 4 answers · asked by Carol J 1 in Garden & Landscape

I want to do some remodeling in my home and want to do most of the work myself. Trim work, build walls, etc...just general wood working but mainly how to use a saw! (Yes, I am a girl!) I living in Virginia and have searched VoTech, Trade Schools and even Home Depot and Lowe's for "how to" clinics, but I can't find any place that offers classes like this. I am too old to go back to high school and attend WOODSHOP, but that is exactly what I need. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-04-27 16:19:15 · 4 answers · asked by cabotguardgirl 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Maybe i dont understand how spark plug works but from what i gather, spark plugs are the spark that starts the combustion process in the engine...So when i pull the cord on my lawnmower it essentially creates electricty to start that "FIRST" spark by the spark plug starting the combustion...What i dont get is how the Spark Plug continues to "spark" and keep the engine running after my first cord pull?

2007-04-27 16:04:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am trying to use more natural cleaning products around the house. What are some uses for all-purpose vinegar?

2007-04-27 15:33:08 · 16 answers · asked by Namom 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

size is 32" & the door is rivited in place.

2007-04-27 15:10:41 · 3 answers · asked by frank 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in zone 5 and can't mow the slope have Rose of Sharon and a few roses planted already-would vinca be good-want year round green or at least color. Mostly full sun but on one side does have shade from oak tree.

2007-04-27 15:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by karen w 4 in Garden & Landscape

Any Dallas area location or online source.

2007-04-27 14:56:56 · 3 answers · asked by Mark M. 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-27 14:56:48 · 23 answers · asked by loira74 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Curious....By disconnecting the sparkplug wire from the sparkplug is it now safe for me to lean the mower up and start cleaning under the lawnmower or is there other potential dangers of it accidentally starting?

2007-04-27 14:15:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Could any of you interior decorators please tell me the correct way to place pictures on a wall that would be most pleasing to the eye. Also if the room you want to decorate has three walls available for decorations, would you place one picture on each wall or should a room only have one major picture? Thanks in advance!

2007-04-27 14:03:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I was practicing soccer and was kicking it against their fence and i kicked it too hard and high and it broke a little of the criss cross parts along the top. Should i just leave it? do you think they will notice or think it was me?

2007-04-27 13:54:59 · 27 answers · asked by Linzinator 2 in Garden & Landscape

I'd like to trash it but wouldn't that be risking 7 years of bad if it breaks on the way to the garbage? How can I ensure that I don't get the bad luck and someone else does? Could I put it in my neighbors garbage? Come to think about it how would one remove 6 large mirror pieces glued to a wall without breaking them?

2007-04-27 13:13:18 · 5 answers · asked by lawofconstantcomposition 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My toilet leaks so I replace the wax ring it lasted 3 days, I then installed a wax free flange that has a rubber gasket, the box says it lasts longer than the wax ring, this lasted 1 day and it still leaks, I checked the water supply, I checked the gasket that is between the tank and the bowl, what do I do.

2007-04-27 12:30:53 · 16 answers · asked by DUANE H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My heat pump has died after 16 years. I have been given 3 options for a replacement: a. another heat pump wilth a higher SEER; b. replace with gas; or c. a split system which would include a heat pump and a backup gas furnace. Has anyone ever used the split system? What is your opinion? Our neighborhood has only had gas installed during the past 2years. Therefore, only a few people have it, and no one that know. I could use your input. Thank you.

2007-04-27 12:15:53 · 5 answers · asked by winterpasture 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Like the back part where you pour in the water, and the other part where the filter and coffee goes. The water part is starting to get a little mildew in it, are there any good home supplies I could possibly use, or if you don't know of any home supplies..tell me what to buy..thank you, and I hope you all understand what I am talking about.

2007-04-27 12:13:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry