Home & Garden - 18 May 2007

My walk behind mower (Briggs & Stratton) will only stay running as long as primer bulb is pumped. For example, one person pull starts the engine, and another person pumps the primer bulb, it will stop running as soon as person stops pushing the bulb. I know it must be a carb problem, but what and how to fix it? Can't afford a new mower at the moment!

2007-05-18 14:50:55 · 7 answers · asked by Starscape 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

We're getting ready to sell our condo, and need to paint a few walls. We read that trisodium phosphate was the best pre-paint cleaner, but the Home depot man said it wasn't available because it was bad for the enviroment.

So, What's good for the enviroment?

And, what works?

2007-05-18 14:47:37 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Bad Day 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok, bare with me here. I know a decent amount about tools and stuff. It is NOT a flathead screwdriver, not a phillips, and not an alan wrench-- I know this for SURE. The indent in the screw that you insert the tool into is SQUARE. I need to know what kind of tool I need to remove this kind of screw from my desk or I will go insane because it keeps locking itself!

2007-05-18 14:14:28 · 4 answers · asked by saraalyson06 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I recently removed a flower bed that I seeded with new grass 4 weeks ago that had existing grass next to it. The new grass is growing well, (almost fully grown), but the old grass has alot of clovers, crab grass, dandelions and other assorted unwanted weeds growing. How or what do I use to get rid of all of these unwanted weeds WITHOUT effecting the recently seeded grass? Also I'd like to make the entire lawn grow in thicker and greener. I'm kinda new to gardening and such, so any help offered would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2007-05-18 14:08:43 · 5 answers · asked by mike k 1 in Garden & Landscape

When either lighting by match or ignition switch, barbecue will not light. Only after left on, covered does it build up enough pressure to light. Once lit, all the flame holes still don't light or go out frequently.

2007-05-18 14:01:27 · 7 answers · asked by David S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Like bleach or something?

2007-05-18 13:50:25 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Lark 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-18 13:49:32 · 7 answers · asked by Lady Lark 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have just had my bedroom renovated to a bigger size and am moving all my stuff from my old bedroom to my new bedroom. I want my new bedroom to look nice, not like my trashy old bedroom because I'm over that. Are there any websites where you can get ideas from? How much would an interior decorator cost in Australia?

2007-05-18 13:49:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried pulling them up and sprying them with roundup and spectricide, but they just come back right away!

2007-05-18 13:42:51 · 3 answers · asked by jjbrent531 2 in Other - Home & Garden

for some reason i get little spots of rust on my brand new knives...even though i hand wash them!

2007-05-18 13:19:58 · 15 answers · asked by 143kodabear 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The microwave is next to the oven and my parents set pots on top of the microwave. I tell them not to do it but nobody ever listens to me and now the microwaves ruined. Was I right?
Or did it break for another reason?

2007-05-18 13:17:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm planning on moving across the country & I've got a craftsman tool box that is full. It's one thing rolling this across the garage, but I'm wondering if I should take all the heavy tools out, or are the drawers strong enough to handle the back of a moving truck for 1500 miles??? The drawers are just the friction slide, not the ball bearing. If there's anyone that's had experience with this, please let me know. Thanks

2007-05-18 13:12:35 · 1 answers · asked by roadrunnerjim 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-18 12:51:47 · 0 answers · asked by Marv S 1 in Garden & Landscape

I found a house that I would really like to buy. It is a small cute house, and it has a very large beautiful yard, and it is a very affordable price. But the house was built in the 1950's and needs some work done. The people who lived there before started working on it, but they weren't able to finish. Where can I find information about remodeling a home, like new carpet, new paint, dry wall... and how much it would cost. I have never done this before. I want to make sure it isn't going to end up costing me way more money to buy the old house and fix it up, rather than just buying a new house that doesn't need work. I don't mind doing the physical labor myself, I just have NO idea how much it would cost. Can you give me somewhere to start?

2007-05-18 12:37:44 · 6 answers · asked by Stark 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

my kitchen floor has lanoleum on it now but it is tore up and i need to replace it with something. i dont want to put lanoleum back down so i need to know what the easiest thing to put down that will still look good. thanks everyone for your answers.

2007-05-18 12:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by sbr42680 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The house is in the uk . (built 10 years ago )so the roof is made of the modern style trusses . W sort of shape supporting the roof . these are 70mm by 35mm thick supporting the roof wood (90x35)mm.
All these trusses have been joined by straps of wood nailed to them 2 diagonally across and two horizontally.they look like temporary pieces just put in to support the trusses during construction and I would like to remove them so put I can put plasterboard onto the roof . Is it possible to remove them or will it make the roof unstable ?
Thanks for anyone who knows the answer to this .

2007-05-18 12:03:15 · 21 answers · asked by dont know much 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If I want to sell my household goods, which includes furniture, tools, kitchenware, curtains, bedspreads and linens, and just about anything else, which might be the better option, garage sale or auction? Do you have experience with both or either?

2007-05-18 11:51:24 · 3 answers · asked by brenbon1 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-18 11:44:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i was using my shop vac on my truck and the machine just quit running. checked power to the unit. electricity was good. tried the vac again. no go. unit is dead. has anyone els had this problem? tried turning off and on , and no go. help. unit is only a
year old and i have never vacummed up any water.

2007-05-18 11:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by chano 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a house with several large lilac bushes. And I've always loved them. I believe that they re-flower all summer and know enough to know that feeding and cutting the blooms with have an impact upon this, But that's about the end of my knowledge, can anyone help?

2007-05-18 11:33:24 · 8 answers · asked by yesx37 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in Perry County in Ohio and I am looking for a water hauling container for a decent price or a good deal on getting water hauled in. It is for a sistern (sp?). I know this is probably a weird question, but, I just moved to this house and have never had to have this done before.

2007-05-18 11:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by justhanginout 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The neighborhood that i live in has several ferrel cats and a few outside cats that are pets. I don't want to harm the animals i just don't want to find cat fecies in my flowerbeds or walk into my back yard and smell cat urine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-05-18 10:59:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-18 10:55:25 · 2 answers · asked by rambo3 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-18 10:44:12 · 10 answers · asked by kim s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to replace the electrical cord, and the center inside stem to my large Faberware Coffee Urn. Where can I find them and get these two items right away? If you have these replacements please let me know. Thank you

2007-05-18 10:08:50 · 4 answers · asked by Ms. T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to know if I can put something in the soil or maybe sprinkle chili powder over the soil. My Tomato plant(wink-wink) keeps getting smashed...If I see this cat he's gonna get it bad.

2007-05-18 10:07:06 · 18 answers · asked by xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-18 09:57:20 · 9 answers · asked by Mz. Massachusetts 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried vasoline, they dont seem to like it ,but still surround the feeder, Anybody have any adise on what I should do.

2007-05-18 09:38:01 · 2 answers · asked by slender 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How can this provide any benefit if the initial feed is 15mm?

2007-05-18 09:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have Crazy Herb and Pumpkin Lady also Moon Goddess. Any other ideas would be good.

2007-05-18 09:29:51 · 12 answers · asked by missgigglebunny 7 in Garden & Landscape