Home & Garden - 9 July 2007

I have the thermostat set on 79 because it just isn't keeping up. It still doesn't keep up at 79 until the evenings when it cools off outside. The thermostat seems to be working because once it cools off, the unit kicks on and off like it should. I don't know if my ducts needs to be cleaned or if this could be a freon problem.

2007-07-09 04:39:14 · 5 answers · asked by howton14 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to decorate a room, not too serious, but full of fresh colors..

2007-07-09 04:38:03 · 5 answers · asked by Yeimi S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

going to completely redo the shrubs and flower beds around the house.

2007-07-09 04:34:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I live in the Phoenix area, so it's hot down here. I have no idea what type of grass I have. It's dying all over the place. I need to know the best plan of attack to bring it back to life. When is the right time to do what? I see ads all over the place for this seed and that fertalizer. What exactly should my approach be?

2007-07-09 04:30:43 · 7 answers · asked by Black_Hawk 2 in Garden & Landscape

Washer suddenly started making loud noise and shaking while doing a load of laundry. Stopped cycle and clothes remained soaking wet. please advise..

2007-07-09 04:27:57 · 5 answers · asked by lucia g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need some ideas on decorating my sons room. He is 4 1/2 and wants his room re-done. Get rid of the "baby stuff" and he wants monster trucks. Any creative ideas? I want to do more than just the monster truck bedding set and curtains and hanging some pictures. I need something creative.

2007-07-09 04:20:46 · 3 answers · asked by jon jon's girl 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

The sink is stained with a dark scuff and I woukld like to know how to remove it.

2007-07-09 04:17:11 · 5 answers · asked by kel2us 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

ok. now i really want an iron canopy bed/headboard thing. all the nice ones are really expensive. does anyone know where any good cheap ones sell? or how i can DIY it?

thanks

2007-07-09 04:06:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

These "slats" are not attached tightly to the actual garage walls. We have two bicycles to hang.

2007-07-09 04:05:23 · 1 answers · asked by bicycleperson 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-09 04:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by DeMarlon J 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I spay poison, spead poison but the rain has been relentless and just washes it away. My dogs are getting eaten up and I can go outside for 5 minutes and just get eaten alive. What can I do to rid them and rid them affordably?

2007-07-09 04:00:56 · 9 answers · asked by cowboy_lee 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am interested in a balustrade made of cast stone, but I have doubts about how it would hold up under harsh winters, appearance, and durability. Can anyone inform me of your experiences with a cast stone product please?

2007-07-09 03:54:38 · 2 answers · asked by Jed 7 in Garden & Landscape

Our Hot Water Tank smells and CO monitor gets to 167 ppm when it runs. What is the deal?

2007-07-09 03:25:37 · 2 answers · asked by EllieBellie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

leaves have three lobes, with smooth edges that point at end of lobe, vine is "hairy" and is climbing things, very pretty, but is taking over my flowers....I'll transplant some of it if it is something I want to keep

2007-07-09 03:18:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The bathroom in question is 56 square feet.
Large tile = 1 square foot
Small tile = 6 square inches

Or is it a matter of personal opinion?

2007-07-09 03:14:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

If I dump a bucket of water down the toilet it seems to flush just fine. I checked the flush valve and it opens fully when flushing. This happens even when I make sure the water tank level is up to the top of the overflow drain. It seems to me if it was a problem with the toilet drain tubing, dumping a bucket into the tank would also flush leisurely but it seems to flush just fine. There just doesn't seem to be enough pressure from the water in the tank to give a good flush, what should I check/do? Thanks.

2007-07-09 03:14:24 · 5 answers · asked by FourWheelDave 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My deck peels off every "deck solution" that I apply about a year later. Is there a product that I can use that will last at least 3 years?

2007-07-09 03:13:24 · 4 answers · asked by Nicholas T 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Trane SE1000 central air unit. Along with that I have a Trane Taystat340 programmable Thermostat. I have the temperature set for 71 degrees for cooling. However, during the really hot days the thermostat never reaches the 71 degrees I have it set for, for example, we had some days that were in the 90's and the thermostat was reading 76 degrees even after the sun went down. Is this normal?? I checked the air coming out of the vents and they are around 59-60 degrees but it just doesn't seem like the house is cooling down enough.

2007-07-09 03:11:56 · 4 answers · asked by hokiedokie24 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Smelling good is a big factor, but actually cleaning the clothes counts more.

Thanks.

2007-07-09 03:11:32 · 6 answers · asked by s.p 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Yorkshire and would like to buy some UV resistant glass (only small amount for one picture) - roughly 12x12 inches.

2007-07-09 03:11:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

after 10 min on temperature going up... I need to turnning off for and hour to get another 10 min cold. what is wrong ????

2007-07-09 03:11:21 · 4 answers · asked by pacoceron 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-09 03:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by melder59 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am helping my daughters family pack for a move out of state. They leave in 2 weeks and have a LOT of stuff. We are having a yard sale next weekend. Fortunately, the weather will remain hot and sunny for the duration so we can use the yard for sorting. A professional moving company will be packing so nothing can be packed by the family. Also, any garage sale tips will be greatly appreciated! Thanks! An OVERWHELMED MOM AND DAUGHTER!!!!!!

2007-07-09 03:07:22 · 7 answers · asked by debsblmn 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-09 03:01:55 · 7 answers · asked by mattrawkz 2 in Garden & Landscape

We are out of money and we have a problem that we are going to have to fix by ourselves the center of our bedroom sags it's about 3-4 feet wide right down the center of the floor we do not have the money to hire someone any suggestions on how we can build up the center of the floor so my dressers don't fall over right now I have a broad under the front of the dresser to level it

2007-07-09 02:59:35 · 4 answers · asked by Barb 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It looks like someone put in sheetrock but did not tape or mud it before putting texture on the ceiling. It has ridges, pretty big ones, every 4 feet. Looks bad. How can I fix that short of knocking it all down and starting over? I don't know how to do the work myself and would have to hire it done if I take it down and start over. Any ideas how to make it look better? Panel it? Texture it over their texture and hope the lines don't show? Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanks.

2007-07-09 02:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by martinmagini 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

right now it is red, but we will be selling our home and I wanted to paint it a lighter color to make the room look larger.

What are some good kitchen colors ??

2007-07-09 02:50:44 · 22 answers · asked by question asker 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I read that chefs keep their white coats white by washing them with dishwasher powder instead of laundry detergent. The article said that this would work on all "whites" but did not say how much to use. Does anyone know how much dishwasher powder to use in an average size washing machine?

2007-07-09 02:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by Sergeant Brian 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does a tomato plant stop producing tomato's at one point?

I have four tomato plants. Two of them have produced about 7 per plant. Two of the others, sprouted their yellow flowers and no tomato's grew.

Is there a way to encourage growth, besides using Miracle Grow which I used. Any home remedies?
Do the plants reproduce new tomato's from which I picked from?

2007-07-09 02:50:12 · 5 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

The trees are in my yard but have been there for 40+ years. I have no objection to the removal of the branches that he has chosen but I don't see why I should pay for it. The trees were there when he moved in so it is not as if anything has changed. I, on the other hand, now hear his air conditioning unit which was newly installed. I don't have one so my windows are open. Also he has let his hedge grow so tall that it shades my garden but I believe that all of this is just part of living in a cheek- by- jowl neighbourhood.

2007-07-09 02:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by Sunny 4 in Garden & Landscape