Home & Garden - 9 August 2007

I need to make a rope from 2 single sized bedsheets and a pillowcase. The rope must be strong enough for a person to safely decend from a 4 story window to the ground. How many pieces should each bedsheet be torn into in order to make a rope strong enough to hold a 225 lb person that is decending the rope? I have no room for trial and error. This has to be correct on my first attempt or else the rope will break because it's not strong enough or the rope will be too short to reach the ground.

2007-08-09 15:13:47 · 10 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hey. I'm moving into my new house, that has just been rebuilt and i have a light yellow painted room and i want to do a vintage theme. Can anyone help me with posters, decorations, bed spreads, etc ? thanks alot!

2007-08-09 15:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently bought an old house, built in 1892. I've been scraping wallpaper, getting ready to paint. All of the walls have been plaster over lathe. I recently found a signiture on a wall under the wallpaper that was dated May 28, 1945. All the walls have the same wallpaper on them. But now I've encountered a wall that seems to have been built with some sort of drywall... but it really seems like it's almost a cardboard like material. It feels soft, and pourous. I've already started peeling the wallpaper, so I can't leave it. Can I paint directly over this material? Does anyone know what it might be?

2007-08-09 14:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by coltsgirl_1979 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Tell City hard rock maple kitchen table and chairs and a hutch of the same maple wood in the breakfast area of my kitchen. Is this completely out of style?

2007-08-09 14:51:52 · 6 answers · asked by bookheart 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-09 14:50:47 · 5 answers · asked by krissie322 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the difference between mastic and morter?

i no the main differences but in the way that it dries.
Additional Details

1 hour ago
ok i wasnt specifc enough. i no what they are and to the first answer yes morter is flexible most tile morter has latex in it to give it flex. mastic is to be used for tiles up to 8x8, you can use it for bigger tiles but it takes longer to dry. morter is a thinset morter and usually uses the moisture from the surface to cure. i remember a vendor ( i work at menards) telling me it was because they set up differently, i think the mastic takes longer because it uses the air to help itself dry while the morter uses the moisture from the underlayment. is this correct???

2007-08-09 14:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by cl3071700 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have several light switch cover plates that are bowing out. There doesn't seem to be any pressure on them as if I overtightened the screws. It seems like heat or something else is causing them to bend out. I did find a way to straighten them though... Place them in the oven at 225 degrees for about 10 minutes or so. Flat now but why did they bend in the first place.....

2007-08-09 14:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by charleskmoore2 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i dont have enough money to re-carpet my floor. for my room my dad says that it would cost about $500. but we dont have enough spare money for that kind of thing (we're saving for disney.) but i hate my carpet! it has stains all over it that i cant get out. and its a girly periwinkle color. he said that i can re-paint it. but i cant paint it the color i want because the carpet wont work with it. i dont know what to do. my room is SO tiny as it is and i dont like it very much already. my parents have the biggest room (obviously) my older brother has the second biggest, my little brother has the third (i could have had it but it has green walls and red carpet) and my older sisters room is the same size as my little brother's. what is an alternative to recarpeting my room so i dont have to pay as much??? is there ANY ideas, anything that might help is appretiated, thanks!!!

2007-08-09 14:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-09 14:45:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

the city I live in has said they are going to put in a stone swale in the easement in my backyard. What do they mean?

2007-08-09 14:43:34 · 5 answers · asked by Ginger 1 in Garden & Landscape

it is an area 10 x 30 feet i need 4" at one end and 7" at the other.whats the best and easiest way to do it without it costing a fortune

2007-08-09 14:41:25 · 3 answers · asked by dan 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is a sandy climate. I'm from Kansas. I used to water plants on a trickle for 30 minutes then switch to another plant. Do I do the same even though I'm in a sandy climate?

2007-08-09 14:29:35 · 2 answers · asked by ted j 1 in Garden & Landscape

I worked all day putting in ABS and CPVC pipe and fittings. Now, what do I use to get the primer, cleaner and cements off my hands??? And some even dripped on my hair lol!!!

2007-08-09 14:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Yesterday, I put too much oil in my lawn mower and clogged the air filter. I drained the oil and replaced the air filter. It finally came back on, but the smoke is still there and now it smells like its burning. I am afraid that I may blwo the engine. Help!

2007-08-09 14:27:34 · 6 answers · asked by A W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am not allowed to use wallpapers, nor paint, but I want to make her room beautiful. She is 3 years old and her room look like a grown woman, how can I make her room look her age. Any suggestions?

2007-08-09 14:22:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There is a rule in place that says Air conditioners must be hoisted by crane onto the roof.I cannot find any mention of heating/air conditioning appliances, installation or otherwise mentioned in my copy of the association rules. I have spoken to several board members who all seem to know "matter-of-factly" that taking anything up through the third floor opening is a "finable" offense.
Many have explained to me that someone dropped a unit, thereby cracking a
tile. The time, expense, & inconvenience replacing this tile was so great that we
collectively vowed to never ever let it happen again. Recently, i attempted to get competitive pricing to have my AC fixed or replaced.These heating & AC people are not in the business of arranging cranes. They will do this to honor the association, but all acknowledge that it is really un-necessary. They are quick to point out that they are fully bonded, insured etc in the event of a broken tile.
In the end, their cost of arranging the crane prices them out of the market.
Company" X" enjoys monopoly status because of his ability to obtain a crane at
little or no cost to himself. I have "heard" all kinds of hearsay pricing from
anywhere from $300-$600 for the crane alone.When I ask for a written quotation I get an attitude.I decided to forego air-conditioning this summer since I couldn't get intelligent quotations from anyone. I am seriously considering selling my unit at a reduced price to let the new owners "deal with it".

2007-08-09 14:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by ewr750 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the mountains, and a bear keeps getting into our trash and making a huge mess. I know many of you may say well it is there territory, and yes I do agree. But this land has been in the family for four generations, and we aren't going to move. Anyhow any ideas on how I can keep him out?

2007-08-09 14:05:47 · 5 answers · asked by Me 4 in Other - Home & Garden

It can be reversable to dark purple, that would be nice too.

2007-08-09 14:03:38 · 6 answers · asked by woahh its lo :] 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-09 13:59:02 · 3 answers · asked by Bets S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There is a rule in place that says Air conditioners
must be hoisted by crane onto the roof.I cannot find any mention of heating/air conditioning appliances, installation or otherwise mentioned in my copy of the association rules. I have spoken to several board members who all seem to know "matter-of-factly" that taking anything up through the third floor opening is a "finable" offense. Many have explained to me that someone dropped a unit, thereby cracking a tile. The time, expense, & inconvenience replacing this tile was so great that we collectively vowed to never ever let it happen again. Recently, i attempted to get competitive pricing to have my AC fixed or replaced. These heating & AC people are not in the business of arranging cranes. They will do this to honor the association, but all acknowledge that it is really un-necessary. They are quick to point out that they are fully bonded, insured etc in the event of a broken tile.In the end, they are priced out of the market.

2007-08-09 13:57:08 · 5 answers · asked by ewr750 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just curious!!!!! Answer and tell me more about them?????

2007-08-09 13:41:20 · 1 answers · asked by Carol H 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-09 13:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by M R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know, 1 million dollars, but really... What would be a reasonable price to charge someone to do their laundry. It would be at my house so I know there's some cost in that end of it. But... what do you think?

2007-08-09 13:21:21 · 6 answers · asked by nosredna3 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-09 13:15:32 · 9 answers · asked by nipsy3 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-09 13:15:24 · 3 answers · asked by jm 1 in Garden & Landscape

i no the main differences but in the way that it dries.

2007-08-09 13:14:46 · 4 answers · asked by cl3071700 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have cut it down numerous times and it just keeps coming back. I would like to get rid of it in a way that is as environmentally friendly as possible.

2007-08-09 13:06:33 · 12 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-09 12:58:24 · 10 answers · asked by Natalia 4 in Other - Home & Garden

i just moved to Arizona from Colorado and i have a new room (duh) well my bed cover is this one

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2235/bedsm4.jpg

and i wanted to paint my room a deep red maybe??
help!!

2007-08-09 12:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-09 12:43:24 · 4 answers · asked by mafiaman07 1 in Garden & Landscape