Home & Garden - 6 August 2007

here's my bedding.&.idk what lamps and different stuff i should get to make it the same style and CUTE !

http://store.delias.com/browse.do?categoryKey=roomwares.room.victorian&splashTrack=room

2007-08-06 14:19:33 · 3 answers · asked by sb:) 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We're painting the walls and building new storage space in our garage. I've researched garage floor paint and found very mixed (mostly negative) reviews. Most of the floor paints require extensive surface prep and, after all the effort, don't appear to hold up very well against blistering and separation even in normal usage. Are there any concrete paints that are worth the effort?

2007-08-06 14:14:09 · 5 answers · asked by Half-a-Century and Counting 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a house in which the previous owners apparently spent a lot of time in the basement smoking. We have done a lot of remodeling and removed many of the old walls, leaving an unfinished basement, but there continues to be a strong smoke smell down there which we can occasionally smell throughout the house, especially when we've been away for a few days. What can I use that will remove the smell most effectively? I am completely willing to go as far as removing everything from the basement and hosing it down. I've read in a few places that vinegar and/or baking soda works. Does anyone have any experience with this?

2007-08-06 14:11:34 · 8 answers · asked by iwantyrbgtoe 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton that acts funny, and surges after warmup. I took a video below to show you what it is doing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vxm2LWk6ow

WHY?!?!?!?

Also, I have new gas and a new fuel filter in it too.

Thanks a lot! And thank goodness for this site!

2007-08-06 14:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My current AC unit is 20 years old and not performing well so I know I have to replace it. Today a company quoted $2900 for an energy efficient model and that also includes replacing the coil. I told them I just replaced the coil a few years ago and spent $800. She said the new AC unit would not work as well without getting the right coil to work with it. My condo is just shy of 1000 SF. Does $2900 sound right? At first it sounded really high. Do I really need to replace the coil?

2007-08-06 14:04:11 · 8 answers · asked by danisilvia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live with a family (1 adult 3 kids) who are all slobs. They leave dishes in the sink, dirty laundry on the stairs, clutter everywhere. I don't want to clean up after them. I think the common areas should be clean; the kitchen, bathroom, entry, living room, dining room. I don't care how they keep their other rooms. Help me find a way to improve this situation.

2007-08-06 14:00:15 · 11 answers · asked by pbjlewis 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

rehooked up old still don't work what the world is wrong?

2007-08-06 13:51:59 · 3 answers · asked by dragon_neenee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My new house has a nice view of a gorgeous mountain. But the association planted this hideous mesquite tree that blocks my view!!!! We tried to ask them to cut it down but it has taken forever and we're fed up!!! We've decided that we want to kill the tree ourselves with chemicals, what chemical should we use?? we would prefer if it is quick and easy and doesnt draw attention to itself!! thanks!!!

2007-08-06 13:43:07 · 9 answers · asked by hollistergirl630 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-06 13:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 13:38:21 · 3 answers · asked by a3 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a tan/white colored carpet..its a normal carpet, the threads are about ¼ inches long.

One time i used a carpet cleaner (and didnt read the directions) and sprayed the carpet and left it to soak there for a few minutes...now the carpet spot is yellow...

Any way to fix the unfixable?
other than getting a new carpet..

2007-08-06 13:37:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Am new to this wiring thing, have bought first house and do not know where to look for answers

2007-08-06 13:31:06 · 8 answers · asked by Chase 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-06 13:25:34 · 5 answers · asked by lboogie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

This might seem like a really stupid idea, but could I microwave soil from my backyard to get rid of insect eggs and then put a plant in it without problems with bugs or is this completely ridiculous?

2007-08-06 13:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Garden & Landscape

Is one better than the other does one have attribues the other doesn't?

2007-08-06 13:14:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Or are they gonna be chalked full of a bunch of chemicals?
http://www.everyseasontomato.com/?tid=2222&OVRAW=year-round%20garden&OVKEY=gardening%20tomato&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=3837467021&OVKWID=38538659521

2007-08-06 13:10:33 · 5 answers · asked by allo 2 in Garden & Landscape

Ever time I wash my towels, they have an unusual smell to them. It isn't exactly mildew but more like a burnt or electrical smell. I can buy new towels and after awhile it does the same thing. The only towels that don't do this is our beach towels.
I don't leave them sit in the washer, they are put into the dryer right away and then they are taken out as soon as they are dry. I thought maybe I was drying them to long, so I shorten the dry time and still the same thing!!! Does anyone know why this is happening and if so, Please let me know!!!

2007-08-06 12:52:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The brand you purchased would be helpful, but I want to know if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of...

2007-08-06 12:22:47 · 9 answers · asked by Tom G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i just installed 1/2" greenboard around my tub. i screwed it 1/4" above the tub lip which is about 1". so there is a total gap of 1 1/4" from the top of the tub. i'm installing 2"x2" mosaic tiles. what do i do with the gap around it which is 1 1/4" high plus the thickness of the greenboard and mastic? do i need to put something behind the tile to fill in the gap? thanks!

2007-08-06 12:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Lex L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm moving into an apartment with an older dog. He's used to having a huge yard to do his business and at the new place there is only a concrete patio. We've built a raised bed for plants or grass that he'll be able to use, but I'm sure that the grass will burn out in no time. Are there any plants that will tolerate soil that could have a lot of urine?

2007-08-06 12:04:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm painting my room and im planning on having a white ceiling with one white wall facing the windows. The rest of the walls will be a light apricot color. I want my small room to appear bigger and brighter (the two windows are small too). Oh and I also dont want it to look plain . Any suggestions?

2007-08-06 12:01:08 · 6 answers · asked by Pho 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 11:28:33 · 11 answers · asked by wendell r carlos green latern 24 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-06 11:25:45 · 7 answers · asked by Richard C 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I grew this sunflower, it's about 5ft tall and it's inside of a pot on my deck. I changed the pots several times because it kept outgrowing them, and I know it's supposed to be in the ground. Problem is, we live in the Poconos where there are a lot of deer and they eat any plants we put outside. Will they eat sunflowers too? Or will they just ignore them?

2007-08-06 11:22:12 · 3 answers · asked by Sunrayye 5 in Garden & Landscape

I have a home I am starting to remodel to resale in midwest, average priced home in market, it has nice parqet floors in it already. Do you think most people find parqet floors a turn off and dated? What about leaving the Living Room, Kitchen and Dinning with the Parqet. Bedrooms all have nice Hardwoods, will tile all the bathrooms.

2007-08-06 11:19:23 · 3 answers · asked by douglas p 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm worried that someone will find it. I'm going to go out today and buy a new front door, door handle and dead bolt combination.

D.R. Horton is telling me that Schlage is much better than Kwikset. The house came with Schlage, should I just stick with it?

2007-08-06 11:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by Dude 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My friend Sedgewick the hedgehog is in Mrs tiggy winkles rescue home at the moment because some one used a strimmer on his face.
Why don't you use edging shears?
And did you know their numbers are in decline and they may be extinct in the next 20 years.
Help save them and be careful not to run them over because they are so sweet and harmless.
Regards Moley

2007-08-06 11:06:05 · 10 answers · asked by Baroness von green putty 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-06 10:53:46 · 7 answers · asked by mikeysgrl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a room without a lighting fixture in it. Instead of fishing the wiring through the wall i was wondering if it was possible to put the wiring on the outside of the wall with some kind of protection over it. I have seen it done many times in old historical homes, but i don't know what it is called or if it is even done anymore

2007-08-06 10:50:23 · 4 answers · asked by Trey 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 10:48:30 · 2 answers · asked by mandavilla 1 in Garden & Landscape