Home & Garden - 10 July 2007

Im just trying to take a light bulb and take a piece of wood, put the thing that it skrews into on the board, and attach a power cord so it can be plugged into a wall outlet. How to?

2007-07-10 23:10:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We have a solid fuel aga that needs rebuilding, also to be fitted with a gas converter.

2007-07-10 22:54:07 · 2 answers · asked by wee fat man 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm currently working towards an MOL learning course, and although I'm fairly sure I know the answer, I'm just after a little bit more clarification.

2007-07-10 22:32:30 · 6 answers · asked by Carl Smith 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a staircase that has over 80 spindles which are quite ornate being in a victorian house. These have being painted white before and they need doing as part of the glossing. What is the best and easiest way of doing it?

I am not looking forward to it at all and any suggestions would be very appreciated

2007-07-10 22:18:28 · 9 answers · asked by Keef 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

New home purchase includes a large sunroom that is essentially intergrated into the home. The sunroom originally a deck which was sealed finished, and an entire new roof line was put on the house to accomodate it. It has double pane windows, heat, air and electricity. Basicially I'm saying it would be a huge waste and headache if its condition were to deteriorate. It was done in the 80's I believe. Everything appear sound and straight now, but the lack of foundation concerns me. It is currently sitting on the deck legs which are bolted to several spots of concrete of unknown depth. Is this a done deal that I have to just hope holds up, or can something be done to ensure the integrity of the structure?

2007-07-10 21:52:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

how much would a door cost;;;
**about 6 ft 4 by 3 ft??
**not the solid wood doors the cheaper lighter ones?


thank you,

2007-07-10 21:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have (square ) raised kitchen cabinet doors, I want to add some long stainless steel handles to it, but have never seen this done anywhere on a tradition style kitchen caninets instead they usually just have a knob.
Anyone else seen this done before, i do you think it will look good?
in the below link is an idea of what it looks like in style but not color. Go to the one that is the 9th one down in the first colum

http://www.kraftmaid.com/doorsfinishes/index.cfm?navigationid=32100

The handles would something like these:
http://moer.en.alibaba.com/offerdetail/57055635/Sell_Steel_Stainless_Steel_Handle.html

2007-07-10 21:08:49 · 3 answers · asked by nickieca 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have 3 1/2 inch white plantation shutters in my dining room, and i'm thinking that i would like to put up drapes to add to the room (solid color duponi silk), but i would hate to buy the drapes, drill holes in my wall, hang them up and decide that i don't like them .... so could anyone advise me on whether it would look good or look wierd, or if anyone has done this or seen this done ... thanks in advance! = )

2007-07-10 20:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

What's one of the best electric table saws that would be good for cutting out shelves and woodwork trim?

I'm wanting to buy one that is easy to use since I haven't had alot of experience using one.

Any tips would be appreciated!

2007-07-10 19:46:23 · 9 answers · asked by happynewyear 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What's one of the best electric table saws that would be good for cutting out shelves and woodwork trim?

I'm wanting to buy one that is easy to use since I haven't had alot of experience using one.

Any tips would be appreciated!

2007-07-10 19:46:10 · 9 answers · asked by happynewyear 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We have been told our drain field has to be replaced at a tune of about $4000.00. The thing is, within about 1 to 2 years the county I live in will have installed a sewer system which will make the $4000.00 a hugh waste! So we are just going to have the septic pumped every 2-3 months at $225.00 a pop, but it is still cheaper.

My question, any suggestions on how to make the 2-3 months stretch any farther? We do the obvious, IE: limit water use, limit flushes, wash large loads, don't put anything down the garbage disposal, etc... I didn't know if there were any other tricks of the trade someone could suggest. Thanks in advance!!

2007-07-10 19:31:25 · 3 answers · asked by a mom 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am shocked and yet very surprized at myself.
I have had this same 'Philodendron' house plant here just 5 feet from me for 19 long years now.
A Church friend gave me this Philodendron plant back in September of 1988 for a house-warming party for me.

It is the most hardest Plant to accidently 'Kill' lol.
I am considered a Green-Thumb person but,,,,,, several times in the 19 years, I'v gone 10-12 days before I'd Remember to Water my Philodendron house plant again : )
Once in July of 1997, I really almost Killed my (( never say die, house plant )) Failed to Water it for almost 4 weeks.
I just Soaked my entire Philodendron plant in MIRACLE-GRO in the sink 10 inches high for
7 hours and Quickly came back to full health Green.
I truely love my 'Plant' as though it's my baby LOL. It's been through and Seen Alot in those 19 years with me.

*Once again, Is it normal for Philodendron house plants to Live for 19 years or longer ??

2007-07-10 18:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by SteverZ 3 in Garden & Landscape

It takes a really long time for my water to get hot -- so long that I think the clothes never actually get washed in "hot" water. I have to run the shower up to 5 minutes before I can get in. I know this is so wasteful -- is there any way to make it get hot faster? By the way, the people who lived in this house before us added one of those "instant hot" things to the water heater, and I don't know if it was worse before that, but it sure isn't instant now.

2007-07-10 17:54:56 · 7 answers · asked by Tumtum 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

just short of bombing my house. Geez, they have called all the relatives to come to Sue's!

2007-07-10 17:40:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have heard that you cannot get an exterminator to kill them bc they are protected in some way. Is there any way to get something that irritates them or in some other way just makes them leave and go elsewhere? Is there any way to get rid of them at all?

2007-07-10 17:04:49 · 6 answers · asked by shmengs 1 in Other - Home & Garden

about two days ago i had a cup of tea with ice in it sitting on my night stand and my phone was sitting next to it and the condensation from the cup of tea made a puddle around it right where my phone was water got into the front screen and the main screen... the water on the inside is like a lava lamp and the front is like condinsation!!

THANKS FOR HELPING

2007-07-10 17:00:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Suggestions on what jets I should buy for my tub. 60"L x 28"W x 16"H is my bath tubs measurements. Id like something affordable and nice.

2007-07-10 16:59:44 · 7 answers · asked by Jane B. 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We have a grand piano - it is medium sized (so not really a grand - but not a baby). We want to move it from our formal lounge area into our family area. We know the legs have to be taken off but the piano must weigh so much - should we get a professional - have you ever tried? Our doors are wide - but probably not wide enough - and too scared to ruin our wooden floorboards.

2007-07-10 16:49:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Im new at all this gardening stuff , but yesterday I had help and planted 4 rose plants in my flower bed. but now they are all wilted, it was warm today around 100 degrees
are they dying or just protecting themselves from the heat?? please anything will help

2007-07-10 16:36:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I just got the stain on the wall about a half hour ago (10 pm EST Tuesday) and I am house sitting for a friend! Please help, thanks.

2007-07-10 16:35:45 · 5 answers · asked by Always Right 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a house with well water. We lost power from a bad storm for over 24 hours. During that time, I had no water, I understand it is because the pump from my well requires electric power to operate. Now the power has been restored to my house I still have no water. There is simply no water pressure or flow from any faucet or the shower.

2007-07-10 16:27:01 · 8 answers · asked by MrIVXX 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Am purchasing a house where the trim and doors don't match the floor. Floor is brazilian cherry, trim is pine. The windows and trim have been sealed in a poly. Can this be stripped and re-stained? If so, what's the easiest way to do this? Thanks!

2007-07-10 16:23:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-10 16:18:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-10 16:17:04 · 9 answers · asked by CaptShooter17 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

live in northern Indiana and we are bone dry everything is dead or almost dead. I hear tunder and then heard a pretty good shower coming down.
So how dry or wet is every one else?

2007-07-10 16:15:08 · 26 answers · asked by cat_tails_77 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-10 16:10:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My air conditioner can barely keep the house cool now. It will go down to 80 tonite. What do you think and how can I keep them looking nice and stay cool, preserve energy and so forth?

2007-07-10 16:03:27 · 7 answers · asked by BELINDA B 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was near a friend who was canning fresh veggies and she asked if I was on my period and if I was to stay away. Then I was looking at another garden and they asked the same question and I was wandering what happends if I touched something in the garden when I was on my period?

2007-07-10 16:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by myssi9633 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-10 15:52:28 · 4 answers · asked by kadi_troi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

While i was very mad, i kicked the wall and made a hole the shape of my foot. big hole!!!! i need to take care of it tomorrow!!! Andmy parents cant see, and its right on the stairway!!! im covering it with a poster but it looks suspicious. help!!! tomorow im home alone, so what do i use!!!

2007-07-10 15:43:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs