Home & Garden - 28 June 2007

I have two separte knobs for my kitchen faucet and the one with the warm water stopped working. It keeps dripping and it won't shut off so I turned off the main warm water valve below. Also the cold side makes a loud vibrating noise when I turn it on full, it works fine though. So do I need a new faucet or is there a way to fix this? By the way, this one is only about 8 months old.

2007-06-28 15:19:36 · 4 answers · asked by jjj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to do this in my shop, but I have no idea what they put on the bare concrete to make it look shiny and nice.

2007-06-28 15:13:48 · 10 answers · asked by Hasbro 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are getting ready to set up our pool 18x4 grass is up and ground is level and we just found out that the septic tank will be partically under the pool. Is this going to be ok or not? Thanks

2007-06-28 15:11:29 · 8 answers · asked by redlasvegas81 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

When I pulled out the old caulking I think I pulled out some of the caulking that was used to hold the surround to the wall. In some places the surround sticks out a little more from the wall than it did before. Help! I don't know whether to just recaulk it or to try to put some caulk into the space between the wall the the surround first.

2007-06-28 15:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by gramathielen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-28 15:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was going to buy a long black drape to cover up the window in my room to block out light and heat, but I don't think the cloth would be good at insulating the room to keep it cool. No matter how long we set the AC in our house, my room is always the hottest, and I think it might be because during the afternoon and at sunset, the sun is always pointed in my window's direction and that might be why my rooms gets so warm compared to the rest of the house which is like 4-6 degress cooler than my room.

I measured the dimensions of my window to be about 46 inches by 46 inches, but when I goto Home Depot or Lowes what can I buy to stick into the window space to block out light and absorb heat so my room doesn't get so hot? And do you know if they will cut this material to the measurements I need and how much it all might cost?

2007-06-28 15:03:20 · 10 answers · asked by Marisa 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The average north american eats 140 potatoes a year and it takes 50 sq ft to grow 140 potatoes. so if you add up all the different types of food versus garden plot area, what do you think the final farming land area needed per person per year will be?

2007-06-28 14:53:34 · 1 answers · asked by rockystartz 2 in Garden & Landscape

This is so weird, my mower just has a slow and fast on the throttle but is working opposite. When I put it on fast it slows down and when I put it on slow it speeds up. It doesn't seem to rev as high as it used to either.

2007-06-28 14:53:12 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please does anyone know how to unclogged a sink without using,a snake,we have tried drano,and took the pipes under the sink apart and also the pipe in the basement. The water is backing up into the dishwasher and than going onto my floor.Please any suggestions..Thanks!:)

2007-06-28 14:43:49 · 12 answers · asked by tiffany j 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small problem, and I'm hoping someone out there can help -- I chipped the back side of a large mirror while removing it from a wall. The mirror itself is fine, it's just the back that's affected-- but it still shows through on the front, if that makes sense. Is there anything I can do to repair this? I RENT-- and my lease is almost up-- so I have to have this fixed soon! Any ideas on what to do?

2007-06-28 14:35:34 · 7 answers · asked by Strawberry Blonde 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I usually take a small rake and gather all the clippings, but that usually picks up my pine needle mulch as well. I was thinking a lawn vacuum or blower like the Black & Decker one, but I think that might make a mess.

2007-06-28 14:25:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i recently spotted 3 grayish brownish tiny flea looking things in the house. they also jump. please help. what should we do? my sister is 4 so we dont want to use chemicals or anything. we also have carpet which might add to the problem. please help!

2007-06-28 14:09:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Is anyone growing Paulownia trees in southern WV or VA? I've got 4 small tree-lings (one year+, about a foot high), with high hopes of giant trees and lots of flowers... Our weather here in the mountains (1/2 hour from Bluefield) is weird- late April.May killing frosts & snow, lots of rain, etc... Any help will be appreciated! If these work we might put in more to replace trees that were downed by the 2001 & 2002 floods. And if anyone's looking for a "test garden" for wildflowers, sunflowers, sculpture that kids can play on, etc., we've got the place - Landgraff, WV!

2007-06-28 13:50:28 · 2 answers · asked by dan_winchester 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-28 13:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by swavea1953@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I can't figure out if it's a fungus or insect eggs. I keep removing them and they keep reappearing.

2007-06-28 13:43:08 · 2 answers · asked by Melanie 2 in Garden & Landscape

Can I fix it? The wood broke and the doors just came off. I tried tape but it was not strong enough toi hold the doors together and now I am mad.

Is it normal for doors to break like this even if normal force was used to open the door? My house is 40 years old and the cabinet came with the house and is fastened right onto the house.

2007-06-28 13:35:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

a website where botonist go to I.D. plants would be nice

2007-06-28 13:26:49 · 4 answers · asked by herbtoker_420 3 in Garden & Landscape

My husband and I have had the idea to create a dining table by using a large barrel with a glass table top. How would you attach the glass to the barrel?

2007-06-28 13:26:48 · 4 answers · asked by elizabethgmims 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am thinking about planting them. I live in Ottawa, Ontario zone 4/5 ish. All i know is that they are kinda purply when they flower. When do they flower, and for how long?

2007-06-28 13:07:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My back sliding glass door is all foggy and milky looking. I tried to windex it, but it seems it is inside of the door itself. Is there any way to fix or clean this without buying a new door?

2007-06-28 12:43:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Scotts S1642
16 hp
42" deck
Purchased in '02

2007-06-28 12:29:43 · 2 answers · asked by burgercalves 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-28 12:23:18 · 6 answers · asked by antcox2004 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

getting the "nut" out ?

2007-06-28 12:21:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The plant in the basket is called a zinnia! Does anyone
know whether this is an annual or a perinnial? ty ;)

2007-06-28 12:19:22 · 4 answers · asked by Sunflower 3 in Garden & Landscape

What can you spray or whatever to get rid of bed bugs? What can you put on a mattress?

2007-06-28 12:10:48 · 3 answers · asked by norton2628 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in a 1600 sq. ft,home. I have had three bids on new heat and air. two contractors say I have a 3 ton unit one says I have a 2-1/2 ton unit. how can i tell which is correct. is there a code on the unit, or do I just pick a contractor with an honest face? i need quick responses. I am on borrowed time with my current unit since it has a freon leak and it is hot and humid in Oklahoma.

2007-06-28 12:06:54 · 9 answers · asked by spmalaby 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok so my Dracaena plant soil is completly dry so It's time to water it and I was wondering if it is ok to water it wit tap water or am I suppose to water it with disstiled water like how I was told I was suppose to put my bamboo in. and also I just got a elephant trunk plant and it said to only water when dry well it's not dry but I would like to know if it is ok to water it with tap water or what?

2007-06-28 12:05:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Our Vinyl floors have changed colors.

The floor was WHITE.
And now it's gone a light brown/yellow.

We do mop the floors. At least once a week.

Why is this happening?

2007-06-28 12:03:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a four blade ceiling fan-common in apartment. It's in the bedroom, so noise is an issue.

2007-06-28 11:58:23 · 4 answers · asked by eronatos09 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the tank is 8 months old and it is gas asking $100.oo or best offer it is made by STATE SELECT

2007-06-28 11:45:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs