Home & Garden - 24 June 2007

i run a summer day camp program for 3-7 year olds, and in the past few years the summer temps have run from 101 - 105 on an average day. and i'd like to take one of our playrooms and air condition it.

the problem is, i'm on a TIGHT budget (less than 150$ to spend) and am looking at used window-mounted AC units. but our windows are old victorian style ones, that open from the bottom, outward at about a 45 degree angle, and go no further.
so there's no way i could put a window-mounted AC unit in them.

is there any way i can put a window mounted unit on a table that's the same height as the open window, and let it drain that way? or.. are there any solutions?

this is a very outdoors-ey summer camp program, and it's okay if there is some water pooling on the other side of the window/on the cement. and we're a very eco-conscious program as wel, so if there any more eco-friendly AC units, please let me know what they are.

the room is about 800 sq. ft

2007-06-24 11:01:52 · 4 answers · asked by laura 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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2007-06-24 10:56:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-24 10:40:56 · 4 answers · asked by thrash 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to replace my 30-gallon gas water heater...can anyone recommend an economical, energy-efficient brand & perhaps a good place to buy it?

2007-06-24 10:40:11 · 10 answers · asked by harlowtoo 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Blower is running, air is coming out of the vents but it is not cold, AC unit outside is running but none of the pipes running back into the house are cold.

2007-06-24 10:27:58 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN B 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-24 10:24:10 · 7 answers · asked by alida 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-24 10:17:28 · 9 answers · asked by Emma 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

isnt tethlon easier to clean? why is stainless steel more expensive if its harder to clean?

2007-06-24 10:14:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-24 10:07:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I hate this chore because I can never do it right and it never gets clean enough. Thanks!

2007-06-24 10:05:22 · 10 answers · asked by Allison 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm buying a new build home and I'm trying to establish whether the builder is ripping me off for their pricing of recessed spotlights. Obviously, I expect to pay more buying directly from the builder however it is also more convenient.

I would be looking for the following:

5 spotlights in kitchen
5 spotlights in bathroom
6 spotlights in main bedroom (This is in the roof)

I'd appreciate any advice. Cheers.

2007-06-24 10:01:57 · 7 answers · asked by jonnyjpa 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a steam iron with a teflon coated base, which has some synthetic cloth (from my mattress) that is stuck to it. It is a big hassle because some of it comes off every time I iron some other article of clothing, and stains it. Is there a product available to remove it (preferably without scratching the teflon), or some other home remedy / chemical which one can use? Any kind of help would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-06-24 09:39:51 · 1 answers · asked by Jasper 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The smallest is about an inch and a half in size while the largest is upto four inches. There must be atleast a couple per room and bathroom. And I have a four bedroom house with attached bathrooms. So I imagine between 10-15 lizards. It is a whole colony haha. But they are harmless and run away from me frantically. Occasional it can be disconcerting when im opening a door and one of the larger ones nearly drops on me.

I dont want to call an exterminator and kill them. That would be too cruel.

I heard that leaving used chicken egg shells in various places scares them away because they think there is a larger predator around.

Any ideas suggestions or ideas?

2007-06-24 09:24:23 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. house-owner 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am in search of a dining table.

2007-06-24 09:09:07 · 4 answers · asked by abmexboi 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

they always have blooms and open in the evening and are close during the day

2007-06-24 09:08:04 · 7 answers · asked by gate9971 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-24 09:07:56 · 7 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

iam moderate at wood working just dont want to spend 150 plus on a nice furniture quality aquarium canopy does anyone have detailed plans or even close up pictures inside and out of one so i can construct some plans thanks

2007-06-24 09:05:45 · 2 answers · asked by boo_sweety1 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-24 09:04:19 · 2 answers · asked by ladybug 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-24 09:02:12 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Who else hates ironing their shirts, especially as mine are cotton. But I need them for work, but by the time i get of the tube, they are creased. Any tips?? (I can't get them pressed as the nearest dry cleaner is far and I am lazy on my weekends)

2007-06-24 08:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by City boi 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-24 08:57:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

He got sick on my bed, what's the best way to clean the mattress and get rid of the smell? Thanks.x

2007-06-24 08:44:49 · 20 answers · asked by chickadee 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-24 08:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by pokerplayer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok, so we had this huge, heavy entertainment center made of compressed wood (pressed wood? not sure what its called...its like particle board but not quite)...anyways instead of getting rid of it we cut it up and turned it into a much smaller tv stand. however our problem is this: because we had to cut it in different shapes not all the edges are finished. the finished surfaces of the material are dark brown resembling wood grain. we're wondering what we can do to these unfinished edges to make them look nice! brown paint would just look tooooo tacky. any ideas?

2007-06-24 08:44:24 · 2 answers · asked by kestrelk8 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a large bay window and I have no idea how to decorate it with window treatments. The window is in the main living room so it needs to be comfortable and not too formally decorated. There is a ledge that was designed for people to sit in, but currently it is not used for that. I would like to keep the window's sitting feature, but at the same time dress the window so it does not look so plain.

2007-06-24 08:42:05 · 5 answers · asked by creative 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-24 08:08:24 · 10 answers · asked by Damo 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Okay, So, I like to wash my clothes by themselves...I HATE it when my parents try to wash my clothes. Anyway, Today, I had a huge batch, and after I washed it, I put everything on hangers and hung everything up (i don't dry my clothes)...Anyway, I noticed that on this yellow t-shirt...around the neck and a spot below that...they had this...pinkish reddish stuff. Then, I noticed on another white t-shirt...it had a pink spot on the back that I SWEAR wasn't there before. Anyone have a secret on getting stains out, b/c I have no idea what this is, and I know it's just two t-shirts, but I'd like to get it out if I can. HELP ME! Should I wash them on hot...to get the stain out...or use something on them. Anyway, ten points to the best advice!

2007-06-24 08:01:14 · 10 answers · asked by singadingding115 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am trying to help my mom find new window treatments for her home. Living in a small town, we are trying to find a few good web sites to buy well made curtains that do not cost an arm & leg.
We have tried ebay, but it was to time consumeing for what little we found to suit her needs.
One example, is that we are doing her kitchen in the red, white & chrome 50's look and then "trying" to find a way to tie in the the French Country design she wants for the rest of the house.
Any ideas or suggestions are so very greatly appreciated & valued!!!

Thank you!

2007-06-24 07:59:36 · 4 answers · asked by kygirlflgirl 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am fitting a power shower and want to fit a residual current device. i do not have access to the main fuse board and am intending to run a spur fitted with a 3 or 5 amp fuse to the shower .is there a self contained rcd that i can fit with out setting up another consumer unit

2007-06-24 07:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by benjie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs