Home & Garden - 30 April 2007

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2007-04-30 12:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by Sheila G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

In January, a NICEIC electrician installed inset halogen lights in my house. I asked them to install fire rated ones with caps but they insisted that I don't need them and installed normal ones.
Are they really safe? Is it legal for them to install non-fire rated ones?

2007-04-30 12:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small hand dolly, made in China, with rubber wheels that smell unbelievably bad. My 2 small kids' bikes also smell. I recently bought a small desk, with rubber drawer inserts, all Chinese, and the rubber inserts stink! What gives?

2007-04-30 12:32:19 · 7 answers · asked by Chuck 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Some of the stones have fallen and dirt is creeping down the wall from the top.

2007-04-30 12:24:49 · 1 answers · asked by ingsoc1 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

the water does not come out of the shower head efficiently because of nasty build up. Does anyone recommend a certain product to unclog it?

2007-04-30 12:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by homegirlmar 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why is it so hard to find trouble free trades men in the UK? I have to watch their every move in order to get things done correctly. They are not aware of building regulations and overlook things.
Maybe, TESCO or B&Q can train truely skillful tradesmen and sell their services at very reasonable prices..

2007-04-30 12:18:51 · 12 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been using quikcrete's fast setting concrete to try and set a bastketball pole. But its not holding the pole very well. I'm using it for that Derek Jeters hit-a-way and after a few hard swings the pole comes loose. The hole I dug is about 14inches by 14 inches, then place the pole, pour dry mix and add water. I've tried 3 times already. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-04-30 12:18:18 · 7 answers · asked by Will W 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to build a birdhouse but something that is simple to do.

2007-04-30 11:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Raymond O 1 in Garden & Landscape

Moved into this house 6yrs ago and found out by a neighbor the other day that the backyard has an inground pool that was filled w/concrete by the late owners.

2007-04-30 11:06:33 · 9 answers · asked by hlpuc96 1 in Garden & Landscape

My boyfriend and I are moving into a complex and we have a very expensive new dog. He's run away once and we got him back. If someone with a key comes in, they'll for sure either accidentally let him out or steal him. Any suggesstions on how to keep people out-unless you're home ???

2007-04-30 11:01:55 · 19 answers · asked by crystal b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to install mosquito netting around my car port, but I can only find up to 4' wide nets. Where can I get the material for the net that is wide enough for a car port?

2007-04-30 11:01:49 · 2 answers · asked by amiari 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it has bloomed beautifully. This year it's spotty in places where the leaves have not come out. 3/4 of the tree has leaves. Does anyone know what I should do - what to feed it - I would appreciate the help. Thank you. I live in the Northeast.

2007-04-30 10:56:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anne B 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-30 10:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by Alice Chaos 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-30 10:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by alex y 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have been asked to quote for a job in France identical to some I done in England. However I am not sure what the differences are between french and english installations if any and whether it has to be signed off by a spark with french qualifications as a similar one in Ireland has to be.

2007-04-30 10:22:53 · 3 answers · asked by DEBBIE T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I see this question has been posted before, so I'm not the only person who was shocked to find that aluminum foil can melt. Did anyone try any of the suggestions and did they work?

2007-04-30 10:21:06 · 2 answers · asked by Brooke22365 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's baaaad....you soak it in something? Buy some kind of tool/brush?

2007-04-30 10:00:17 · 9 answers · asked by Gray Rock 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just recently bought a new stove for our kitchen and my mom accidently used a dish scrub to wash off a spot of food and it scratched it!!! Yikes! She was sooo upset, cause she wanted it to stay all nice and neat and now its scratched.

Is there anything I can do to remove or at least lessen the scratch on our new stainless steel stove???

2007-04-30 09:48:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

There seems to be 1 bumble bee hovering right outside my door. I was observing the bee and it would attack every flying insect that came 10 feet near it (butterfly and otherbees) and then return to its spot. I was within 3 feet of it and it would not attack. I'm curious, because i've heard rumours that they can't sting, should I eliminate this bee? Because I feel it is guarding something like a hive and I don't want more of these guys flying all around my backyard.

2007-04-30 09:47:01 · 1 answers · asked by victorcarjan 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm looking to to build a set of stairs into a wall and I need to know some code details.

Maximum Rise
Minimum Run
Minimum width

Thanks

2007-04-30 09:46:22 · 1 answers · asked by jercrane 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have the dirt all turned and dug up ready to plant my vegetable garden but I noticed a lot of ants in the dirt. I am thinking when my veggies grow the ants will eat them? Will they? What is a safe way to get rid of the ants without putting poison in my vegetables?

2007-04-30 09:45:39 · 9 answers · asked by Kel Kel 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2 amp or 6 amp, I know if you charge it at too high of a setting it is bad for the battery. The mower is pretty old and the battery is dead, thx.

2007-04-30 09:41:39 · 2 answers · asked by j0hn6oo 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We run an electric home.

2007-04-30 09:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Inherited kermit the frog colored green leather sectional couch for new apartment with wood floors. how can we work with it? It's shaped like a boomerang. Should we use throw pillows? Paint the walls? Coffee table, rug? Or should we just toss it? If you give me an email address I can also forward a picture.

2007-04-30 09:16:16 · 12 answers · asked by Marc S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was wondering if installing recessed lighting with drywall is hard? since the basement if unfinished i'm sure I would have to install the recessed lighting first, then put up the drywall. how should I go about this? no water pipes in basement where drywall is going.

2007-04-30 09:10:12 · 2 answers · asked by american_bulldog25 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-30 09:08:18 · 2 answers · asked by nutritionist34 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My water heater started leaking again for the 2nd time in 2 months in my apartment. If they don't fix it right this time around i'm pretty nervous about staying there as i've heard leaky heaters can be dangerous to live with. What do you suggest I do? I love the apartment complex, i've lived there for a year and a half now, and I just moved into the apartment i'm in a few months ago, and don't really want to pack up again unless that is a last resort. Any advice? Thanks!!

2007-04-30 09:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by atlantagal 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Whats the best way to shrink a cotton T-Shirt? Any ideas besides just washing it in hot water?

2007-04-30 09:04:39 · 3 answers · asked by jordaneb89 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

How do you get dry paint off hardwood?

2007-04-30 09:02:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-30 09:00:34 · 2 answers · asked by chrisboli 1 in Cleaning & Laundry