Home & Garden - 20 May 2007

My husband and I are installing a 5/8" plywood subfloor plus 1" foam over our concrete slab. We are using 3/16 tapcon screws that are 2 3/4" long. We have rented a hammer drill, and are using a 5/32 bit to drill into the concrete. We are drilling down 1/4" longer than the screw, but the screws don't seem to be tapping into the concrete. Maybe our regular drill does not have enough power to get the screws to go down?? Do we need a drill with more torque to get the screws to go in?? Does anyone know why we might be having trouble? What can I do to fix this?

2007-05-20 15:57:52 · 14 answers · asked by jkingston10 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-20 15:53:38 · 17 answers · asked by C M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-20 15:50:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Recently we moved into a new house. We checked all the faucets in the bathrooms and they work wonderfully-my kitchen sink does not. The cold water in the kitchen sink runs fine but the hot water does not(it is a trickle). We have changed the faucet and can't figure out what the problem could be, since it is the only problem with the water. Any ideas?

2007-05-20 15:50:28 · 7 answers · asked by deemanota 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone have a natural solution to help remove the damp, musty smell from a basement? I have used the commercial pellets before, but I'm hoping for something non toxic. When I turn my AC on, it pulls that smell up through the entire house.

2007-05-20 15:45:13 · 9 answers · asked by kdthompsonmail 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

" a door with a Big window "

2007-05-20 15:42:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to know what kind of light, water, etc...is best for my spearmint plant. It is a small plant, maybe 5 stems, about 6-8 inches tall...

2007-05-20 15:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by talcottsk 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have my exterminator come every three months to make sure I do not have any bugs. I HATE them. My neighbor (who lives connected to me) came to me last year and complained that she had water bugs, so I referred her to my guy. My neighbors speak very little English and for whatever reason she was not home when the exterminator came to her house - she has never had one come out. I do not have a problem, because my guy comes regularly.

The neighbor just came to me last week and complained that she has a lot of mice!!!!!!! Two days later, my cat caught a mouse!!!!! The exterminator has put down poison and traps. He thinks I am getting them from her house and will continue to unless we both solve the problem together.

I heard of these eletronic devices you plug in and it sends out a noise only the animal can hear and it keeps them away. The exterminator has had mixed reviews.

Have you used them? Do they work?

I can not live with mice - please help!!!!!

2007-05-20 15:32:27 · 3 answers · asked by Penny 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have textured ceilings and I want them smooth. Is that even possible? If it is I need to know the quickest way. New drywall is not in my budget right now. Any tips would be appreciated.

2007-05-20 15:29:48 · 2 answers · asked by shaggy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do Hostas come up at different times? Last summer I feel in love with Hosta and bought several kinds....I live in zone 4 ans as of now only a few are coming up. I'm hoping the I did lose any!

2007-05-20 15:29:20 · 9 answers · asked by wize1 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-20 15:25:17 · 9 answers · asked by CassandraM 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I really Love cherries and want my own tree. I've got a bunch and was wondering if I planted the seeds would I get a tree of the same?

2007-05-20 15:10:45 · 4 answers · asked by Deeetroit Basketball 2 in Garden & Landscape

There is no attic.I saw something on HGTV that hides the wiring along the ceiling.Someone please tell me what this product is.
Thanks

2007-05-20 15:03:30 · 7 answers · asked by lovin' life 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hello,
We just laid a 12" porcelain tile floor. We now need to grout using sanded grout. HOW do you do that. I have the grout tools with the sponge applicator and all but I am just not sure HOW to do it.
Do you put the grout into the grooves with a putty knife and then smooth out with the tools or what?
How long before you can walk on the tile after grout...
I sure appreciate any help you all can give me.

God bless!

2007-05-20 14:58:22 · 3 answers · asked by MichMom 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-20 14:40:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 1968 nasau mobile home That doesnt have a range in it yet we purchased one and now need to purchase a cord for it, How do I tell which one to buy that will work and be the safest for our mobile home?

2007-05-20 14:39:14 · 5 answers · asked by clarrettsux 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It keeps getting cloged up and wont drain!!!

2007-05-20 14:37:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi all, I went on vacation and forgot to turn my water heaters to vacation! When I returned the water was cold coming through the faucet. After some investigation I realised the water heater pump had tripped the trip switch on the main electric panel. I reset it and thought all would be fine. Now it is OK for a day or two and then it trips the electric panel again. Any Ideas on what is the matter and how I might fix it? The water heaters themselves are fine and are burning all OK. Many Thanks!

2007-05-20 14:35:51 · 6 answers · asked by Chickmead 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a weed wacker.someone told me the oil and fuel dont stay mixed and cause the engine to die.how do i avoid this?.

2007-05-20 14:29:55 · 5 answers · asked by Clayton R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Mulching against the foundation attracts termites. What options are there?

2007-05-20 14:22:24 · 8 answers · asked by billiestephens 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can anyone direct me to a websight where I can get Ideas on how to make my yard nice and preety?

2007-05-20 14:21:50 · 5 answers · asked by POP TART 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have different flowers blooming right next to them and I want to know if I can cut the tulip stem and leaves all the way down. I always heard that you had to let it completely die before you could cut them back. Is this true?

2007-05-20 14:21:29 · 7 answers · asked by luh 6 in Garden & Landscape

The nuts go inside circles drilled into the side rails. I've checked local hardware store, online, and have been unable to find a match. Any ideas?

2007-05-20 14:06:12 · 4 answers · asked by ravenflames78 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-20 14:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by emad 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-20 14:00:24 · 5 answers · asked by brown matter 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-20 13:54:13 · 16 answers · asked by Kyle B 1 in Garden & Landscape

How would it compare with porcelin or ceramic tile on an outdoor patio...I am going to be laying over an existing concrete pad, what other things do I need to consider?

2007-05-20 13:53:38 · 1 answers · asked by Tx2 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My yard is heavily wooded and i would like to have some home grown tomatoes. Is there any hope tomatoes will grow and ripen?

2007-05-20 13:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by trailbik1 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a lot of stuff... Way more than I should keep. No matter what I tell myself - "If I didn't use in a year then I don't need it" - nothing that I know seems to help me.
I'm moving to a smaller place now, so now is a good time. How do I identify the items to get rid of? I have tons of
- Dishes
- Kitchen utensils
- Clothes
-Old computer stuff (modems, wires, adapters)
-Various stuffed toys my friends gave me over the years
-Papers of various nature - old bills and records, notepads, books, ets
If you have any tips please share.

2007-05-20 13:23:05 · 8 answers · asked by Snowflake 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-20 13:08:59 · 2 answers · asked by joe 1 in Decorating & Remodeling