Home & Garden - 26 May 2007

2007-05-26 08:39:39 · 3 answers · asked by chrisndarcy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I love hanging out in the basement because it's so cool in the summer. I am thinking of finishing it and wondering that if I put up sheetrock, will it keep the cool air out (so to speak). I know that it will help keep it warm in the winter but I want it to retain it's natural cool in the summer. So basically, I want the best of both worlds. But I'm afraid sheet rocking and insulating it will block out the cool air that seems to come from the granite foundation that sits mostly underground. Anybody have any knowledge or experience with this? Thanks so much! =)

2007-05-26 08:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by Go-Girl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A couple of weeks ago there was a flood in my bedroom and my rug ( I have a bare floor except for the area rug) got wet, I took it outside to dry out but when I brought it back in it stunk REALLY bad. I put carpet freshener on it, I sprayed febreeze on it but it still smells. It it not an expensive rug but I like it and would prefer to not have to thow it away. Is there anything I can to to get rid of the smell?

2007-05-26 08:24:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-26 08:22:13 · 4 answers · asked by mike t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

All of my polyester shirts and pants have static cling, even after washing with fabric softener dryer sheets. Duofold shirts and hiking pants. But out on the trail where I'll be washing my clothes and drying them with hardly any soap and no softener, they will likely be horribly staticy. Is there anything I can do besides just getting them as dirty as possible?

2007-05-26 08:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by Shinigami 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 4-ft.-tall chain link fence but I need a 6-footer. (Dog's part kangaroo). One length of the fence is anchored in a concrete 'curb'. Would I have to take out the old fence and all the posts completely or is there some way (preferably DIY) to raise the height of the existing one without it looking tacky? No ridicule, please, I have limited funds to work with and I don't want my dog getting out and getting hurt.

2007-05-26 08:01:01 · 2 answers · asked by Alice K 7 in Other - Home & Garden

are there special nails or hooks for stucco?

2007-05-26 07:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by lost girl 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know if it is? Ive read that its helpful.

2007-05-26 07:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-26 07:52:12 · 2 answers · asked by kbirr6458 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-26 07:52:08 · 11 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Garden & Landscape

fix it up & make it look good for a party scene . chairs , music , bubble wrap .

help much? &;♥<3 ™

2007-05-26 07:28:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What woods are best? Does the wood need to be trreated somehow or just sanded smooth?

2007-05-26 07:28:01 · 5 answers · asked by luckyone_27105 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-26 07:11:14 · 2 answers · asked by jenblueblonde 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am able to take the covers off, but need to clean the foam inside, any suggestions?

2007-05-26 07:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-26 07:00:18 · 5 answers · asked by ssgtlnc 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The cabinets in my kitchen look like this (click on harvest):
http://www.kitchencraft.com/finishes_palette.aspx#oak


Currently, the walls are an off-white color with a slight red tint. I didn't pick it; it was just there when we moved in- as was the rest of the house!! Anyways, I'm looking for a country, rustic, or cottage feel. I don't want to paint it white, and I don't do wallpaper. Thanks! :)

2007-05-26 06:54:55 · 15 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-26 06:52:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-26 06:39:08 · 22 answers · asked by macer w 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Was lovely and clear water, added oxygenating plants and water was clear for about a week before turning, after a week I added the green away but it has made no difference, I know my fish are still alive, but wish the pond looked nicer, please help. thanks

2007-05-26 06:15:51 · 10 answers · asked by stuartgrant2001 1 in Garden & Landscape

At the moment the washing machine is plumbed into kitchen under sink. We are moving it to an area behind the down stairs tiolet under the stairs. Is it ok to plumb it from the pipes supplied to downstairs sink/tiolet?

2007-05-26 06:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-26 06:08:55 · 4 answers · asked by Robert B 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-26 06:06:25 · 3 answers · asked by Retiree 1 in Garden & Landscape

I bought this stuff called JB KWIK made by JB WELD on the reccommendation of a friend. It comes in two tubes and you mix them together & put it on the area you want to patch up. The crack runs vertical along the entire housing for the pump and extends around to the top. The entire crack is about 16" long. The pressure is supposed to get up to 60 PSI. Is this stuff going to hold for the long haul or just be a quick fix and bust open in a few weeks??

If anyone has used this apoxy for similar usage please let me know the results. If anyone has had a problem like mine and used something else, I'd love to hear about that too.

2007-05-26 05:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by lovethatdirtywater 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is dry rot and rot from moisture. There are materials that come with desease from the building material yard and rot on your house. If you dry out an area it dry rots. If you let air get to it and it stays wet it absorbs moisture and rots. Are there standards or rules to keep exposed wood safe from rot. I am not even going to bring up bugs, that is a whoe other story.

2007-05-26 05:54:40 · 3 answers · asked by Pablo 6 in Other - Home & Garden

i'm the only one lives in this house. i tried to put some electric shock on my roof but it didnt work. what i did was i used the extension removed the end, i place the wire on the roof and i switch it on, it sparked for a sec. and power went off.
Can someone help me how to make it right?PLEASE... if it's not possible.. just reply

2007-05-26 05:54:24 · 10 answers · asked by the choosen1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok, i'm NOT an organized person..but sometimes i get the sudden urge to clean my room so i do...but then i either don't finish or can't find anything because I don't know where I put it. How can i get my room organized...and keep it organized easily??

thanks! :D

2007-05-26 05:21:32 · 3 answers · asked by ♣swirley_gumdrops♣ 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-26 05:10:26 · 8 answers · asked by lisa W 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have ants on my desk. ive just noticed them recently. i guess its because of some crumbs. but i cant find an ant trail. and im too terrified to clean the desk. ( i think i have some kind of insect phobia) so far ive tried corn flakes and baby powder. but i still see them around. i only kill them where i see them. because im too scared to look for them. is there a way i can kill them without looking for like a colony or something? i have a lot of papers and i dont know where theyr coming from.
and i really dont want to use raid or anything because i have a bad reaction to it.

2007-05-26 05:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by elaine :D 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a gas hob and have just cleaned it, however the steel caps (I don't know what they are called but they sit on top of the gas jets that allow the gas to come out in a circle) have gone very dark grey. I put them in the dishwasher as I thought they needed a good clean. Any idea how to get them back to the stainless steel look as the hob is also stainless steel?

2007-05-26 05:07:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

alright...so im 13, almost 14.
my summer project this year is to redo/repaint my room.
right now, two of my walls are bright yellow and the other two are blue.
they're good colors but im really getting bored with it.
i would like a room with NO PASTELS!!
...im not really a big fan of pink.
i guess you could say im pretty mature for my age.
i want a room that i can feel relaxed in...but colorful enough that if i had a few friends over, we'd be able to party!!! =].
im kinda into 80's music, hiphop, alternative...if that gives you any ideas.
my room is farely small...and i have a twin sized bed.
my favorite colors are blue, orange, a redish pinkish color, yellow, purple, black....idk i like all colors lol.



im open to any answers!!!!!

2007-05-26 05:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by brookelynn! 1 in Decorating & Remodeling