Home & Garden - 24 June 2007

2007-06-24 05:32:43 · 26 answers · asked by steamman20002000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have an exam in a few weeks & dont understand what points on an electrical system to test for the above
if any good egg sparkeys or lecturers can put in laymans term please help
regards

2007-06-24 05:29:13 · 5 answers · asked by R I P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are having our hardwood removed and the floor inspected again. I am thinking that the builder did a poor job of installing the subfloor. So any other info on sub floors would be greatly appreciated as well. I live in VA if that makes a differnce with standards (which I don't think it should).

2007-06-24 05:27:06 · 9 answers · asked by italian499 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have run a limescale treatment through my senseo coffee machine and cannot get rid of the disgusting taste. have flushed it through 40 times or more and have run through some bicarb which has not helped. i dont want to buy another machine again. has anyone get any suggestions on how to get rid of the taste.

2007-06-24 05:17:38 · 12 answers · asked by Dolly 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi, i have borroewed a drill from a friend and trying to change the drill bit. i did everything i could to remove the drill bit, but it seems it is stuck. any tips on how i could remove the drill bit. the chuck is a keyless chuck and does not seem to rotate if i hold the collar.

2007-06-24 05:03:15 · 4 answers · asked by satya 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i would like to purchase a gift certificate for 200$ at a hardware store for my husbands birthday what store do u suggest that will give me the most value for the price or do u suggest raising the certificate amount or should i just purchase him a lawn mower if so what brand

2007-06-24 05:01:06 · 4 answers · asked by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-24 04:57:02 · 7 answers · asked by the proclaimer 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-24 04:56:02 · 4 answers · asked by maddenplaya64 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How long and how often should you run a pool pump on above ground/above pool?

2007-06-24 04:51:18 · 5 answers · asked by Brezzy 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently spilled gasoline on one of my shirts and then made the mistake of putting it in with a regular load of laundry. I now have the gas smell in everything that was in that load.
What can I do to get it out?

2007-06-24 04:47:53 · 4 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I are trying to do small renovations in our first house we bought in Williamsburg, VA. We have noticed that the first floor ceiling is low, which is emphasized by an odd patterned stucco or popcorn material. There is a nice looking fan (not cheap) in our living area, and since we are looking to sell in 3 years, we are wondering if it would be more beneficial to keep the fan even though it accentuates the low ceilings, or get rid of it and install a simpler light fixture?

2007-06-24 04:42:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-24 04:34:46 · 4 answers · asked by melly 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-24 04:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by stevem309 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

(The reason is to save energy and therefore reduce global warming.)

Does that include halogen lamps and if so what do all the people with dimmer switches in their rooms do.

(As I understand it the new energy saver bulbs will not work with dimmer switches)

2007-06-24 04:31:13 · 2 answers · asked by Nick C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Right now, the condesation from my AC leads to a pipe on the side of my house. This drips into a bucket, which in turn drips onto the grass creating a swamp. What is the best method to get rid of this water so it doesn't lead to a soggy yard and risk damaging my foundation? Thanks.

2007-06-24 04:21:55 · 3 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've lived in the mountains for 29 years. I've had a beautiful view from my livingroom window of the ocean and La Jolla. It was a WOW factor when you entered the home. My neighbor has let a fast growing sucker plant grow wild and has compleatly blocked my view. I'm getting ready to sell and my agent say's this will lower the value somewhat. I had talked to her about it when it was smaller and she said she would have her gardner trim it. Never happened. She is rarely home so I left her a note (nice) with a picture so she would see how it blocked my view. No response. One day when she came home from work I walked down to her house and knocked on the door but she didn't answer.Few months go by and I leave another note with an updated picture. Still no response. The plant just keeps growing taller (must be 15") and spreading...ugh. This isn't a plant that she planted, it grows wild. It stinks and ants love it! When it starts to grow in my yard I cut it out. What can I do? Is there a law?

2007-06-24 04:11:03 · 5 answers · asked by Yvonne 1 in Garden & Landscape

I say beige my daughter says red

2007-06-24 04:08:50 · 3 answers · asked by fionabtoo 4 in Garden & Landscape

What is this called? i can't find one anywhere? help

2007-06-24 04:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by Joe C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My parents spent the night out of town for their anniversary. I want to decorate their house as a surprise for when they get back. Any tips on easy decorationg tips. I only want to use basic supplies I have at home (colored paper, candy...) What's a good decorating plan?

2007-06-24 03:53:55 · 2 answers · asked by Lucy 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-24 03:53:50 · 5 answers · asked by david b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-24 03:51:57 · 3 answers · asked by matt d 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-24 03:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by andale a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The thought of tickling each flower with a feather doesn't appeal somehow!

2007-06-24 03:31:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-24 03:26:03 · 3 answers · asked by brandon t 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Every year I get wasps on my patio. The try to build their nests everywhere. Sometimes they even get inside the shell of the jacuzzi, and I have to take it apart and smoke them out! Is there a better way to eliminate, deter, or discourage these wasps? I really don't like to use the insecticides.

2007-06-24 03:24:44 · 7 answers · asked by Hope this helps 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I just had a concrete driveway poured (no staining, stamping, etc). When asked if I needed to keep it moist (I had heard this helps the curing process) they guy said no. I'm seeing on various internet sites that I should. I just had it done less than 48 hours ago and I'm wondering what I should do.

2007-06-24 03:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by AlexPKeatonJr 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm talking about light bulbs for the rooms in the house.

2007-06-24 03:06:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Which is better?

2007-06-24 03:06:01 · 4 answers · asked by Gary L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to locate A seven sisters rose bush. This is an old heirloom rose. I have looked on heirlomroses.com. And I can't find these any where. Any help would be greatly apreciated!!

2007-06-24 03:02:34 · 3 answers · asked by htaylor1021 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have no carpets or drapes -- only tile floors and fake wood blinds. I sweep and mop constantly. But my son is horribly allergic to dust and it keeps coming back. Does anyone know of a product I can spray on floors, behind furniture, etc., to stop the dust from forming? Or at least slow it down? Or should I just replace the whole AC unit. Expensive, but worth it if it works. The question is, will it?

2007-06-24 02:59:38 · 11 answers · asked by Sarah 3 in Cleaning & Laundry