Home & Garden - 16 August 2007

ok, my condo is at the coast, has a sliding glass door that stays open all day, and then theres the front door thats pretty heavy, and since were at the coast, the winds pick up, so when we go through the front door, regardless of the slider being open, slams shut real fast, today it slammen on my finger and it hurt real bad. we need to know what we can do about that door. maybe a door stop? i need ideas!

2007-08-16 11:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by Sabrina Devareoux 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

besides the obvious... cactus

2007-08-16 11:16:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

when I measured my pumpkin 2 days ago it was about 13 inches long and 7and1/2 inches wide. Is it big enough that it will stop growing and ripen yet?

2007-08-16 11:06:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I was told I could just use a good adhesive since I am laying the tile on a new subfloor. Then just grout between the tiles. I don't want to take a shortcut if it costs quality.

2007-08-16 11:06:16 · 3 answers · asked by friends4life 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My sewage tank is bubbiling over. Even from the rock and cement fixture. everyone in town that does plumbing is closed.

2007-08-16 11:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by couger881 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently replaced my electric lawnmower blade, put everything back in right, and yet the mowed grass strip is lower on one side. I looked underneath my lawnmower and I see that that the hub is a little lop-sided, making the blade a little lop-sided. Should I just continue to use it the way it is? It works fine otherwise.

2007-08-16 10:56:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I took a few pictures of the bugs:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jbledsoe86/100_8255.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jbledsoe86/100_8252.jpg

Do you know what these are .. are they good/bad?

2007-08-16 10:49:18 · 2 answers · asked by Mike Gravel 2008! 3 in Garden & Landscape

This bathroom is hardly ever used. It has to be something in the water. Is there a leaner that is super strong or something I can do to prevent the ring from coming back? I clean this annoying toilet every 2 days. The ring always comes back. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-08-16 10:46:22 · 10 answers · asked by army25chick2001 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I built a new house 3 years ago, so my ac unit is basically new. The outside temp for the past week has been around 104-106 degrees, & I can't get my ac to cool below 83 until around 11 p.m. Not sure the size of the unit but the house is only 1300 sf. although the ceiling in the living room (where the themostats located) has an 18 ft. vault. When the inside temp is at 83-85 the temp coming out the vents is 69-70 and the temp at the return is about 82. I also change the filter monthly and just changed it a week ago. Just wondering if this is normal before I pay for a service call.

2007-08-16 10:42:49 · 8 answers · asked by dvy_jones_locker 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can someone help me????

My A/C started leaking water and its all over the floor in the boiler room. I asked the manager to send someone and the told me its normal that it would stop, it did for two days. i know about the humidity in the air condensing, but now its under the floor and the tiles are begining to lift

2007-08-16 10:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by CoolJBAD 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 10:38:33 · 4 answers · asked by JILLYB 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

centeral air unit for my home?

2007-08-16 10:31:24 · 7 answers · asked by Chrissy 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 10:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by James H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 10:25:37 · 6 answers · asked by kayzee 3 in Garden & Landscape

... it's either that or laundry.

2007-08-16 10:15:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband is looking to do some side jobs until he can find something more stable. What can he legally do (Ohio) without forking out a bunch of money for insurance/licenses? He is experienced in many areas such as painting, drywall, carpet, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. and is just looking to do some minor work, no major renovations or anything. And only on a temporary basis, not a permanant business venture. I don't want him to get in any legal trouble for doing work he isn't licensed to do. Any suggestions?

2007-08-16 10:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 09:59:50 · 3 answers · asked by Mark W 1 in Garden & Landscape

I dont understand why so many people hate gay people, i take so much crap everyday, just for being gay... its not my choice! i dont choose to be this way!!! Every day I go "Why God Why?" (But then i see some shirtless guy jog by and go "Thank you..") But what is so different between gay and straight? They like girls, i like guys. SO WHAT?!?!?!?!?

2007-08-16 09:57:53 · 20 answers · asked by luigi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have recently moved to a new house and the heating gadget on the wall is the above make. We have a gas boiler (Ideal Turbo 2) how can i just have hot water without have the radiators on all day, albeit turned down. I have an instruction manual but only talks about the heating and not the hot water independantly. The plumber and heating engineer have'nt a clue, it is a German make that's all we know. Please help before our heating bill goes through the roof.

2007-08-16 09:44:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I was given a Laundry Center with a dryer that turns on, gets hot, but doesnt blow air. I have a feeling that it could be a belt or gear somewhere, but I want to look at a manual before I tear into it.

2007-08-16 09:39:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard and Have been doind a lot of research on a venus fly traps and they say the Humididty is good for it and I think they are very intresting so I am going to get on dose anyone now where I could get one? and how much they are? I would really like to know soon before the weekend so I can get one on sunday!!!! PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-16 09:32:45 · 5 answers · asked by kali c 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-16 09:30:16 · 8 answers · asked by vacationtime2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

is anyone else having problems with crickets coming into there house? What is making them want to come in the house all of the sudden?

2007-08-16 09:19:15 · 19 answers · asked by trenbolone 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It has lost all its leaves and the smaller branches are getting extremely brittle. The larger branches seem to be cool to the touch like they still have moisture in them. The trunk has bark that is splitting and coming apart.

2007-08-16 09:16:33 · 4 answers · asked by r e 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have some high-end and middle of the road shirts and all of the collars roll up.

2007-08-16 09:09:16 · 5 answers · asked by Riccardo W 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Seriously...

2007-08-16 09:04:36 · 11 answers · asked by wigberto.serpa 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-16 09:02:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just recently moved into a house with hardwood floors and previously have no experience with them. It is a rental and so naturally the floors paint sealer or whatever top coat has been rubbed off so pretty much it is JUST wood. How am I suppose to clean and take care of it?

Big reminder..THERE IS NO PAINT SEALER OR SHINE TO THE FLOORS AT ALL!!! They are really old floors and so either never had that or it has been worn away.

2007-08-16 09:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by m_manary 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I had 4 quotes 2 months ago to get a supporting wall removed. No one told me to get building regs. The builder I chose was the cheapest, but he was the most intellegant to talk to, the most comprehensive with the quote and the one who gave me the most confidence.

I booked him last week but have been waiting for him to confirm since last Thurs. I called him 3 times but hew didn't return calls. I decided he was unreliable...

I have now got 3 new builders coming round to give me new quotes. They have said to get building regs done, but tonight the origional builder phoned to confirm the date.

I mentioned building regs and he was very helpful, giving me numbers for the council etc and saying it was up to me. He, again, was very articulate and now I don't know whether to just use him, but to get regs done.
The trouble is, I need it done by the 2nd week of Sept as I'll be going back to uni, but no new builder will fit me in so soon...

2007-08-16 08:53:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 08:52:25 · 7 answers · asked by Wendy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)