Home & Garden - 22 August 2007

Ok, I already have a brand new faucet for the bathroom sink that I picked up last year for very cheap on clearance. It's color is polished brass. Now I am in need of a shower head and handle to match. The only problem is that polished brass is not a popular color and is very pricey. Also, our vanity handles are a dull gold color. I have found a color called brushed bronze, which is a dull gold as well. I was thinking about just buying a new sink fixture and then a shower one in the brushed bronze, since I feel it looks nicer than the shiny gold. But, would it be silly to buy a new sink faucet, when I already have one? My husband thinks we should just get a polished brass shower kit to save money. Would using the brushed bronze increase the value of our home at all, or should I just save money and go with the polished brass?

2007-08-22 10:06:07 · 5 answers · asked by tiredbutwiredlove 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-22 10:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I ve recently painted my room and even after 3 weeks of continuous ventilation the air coming out of the AC unit is terrible!!! The room smells OK, however the AC terribly. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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2007-08-22 10:01:11 · 3 answers · asked by Problem?? 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to repot some Venus Flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, etc. Can I use regular cactus soil or do I have to order the stuff sold specifically for carn. plants?

2007-08-22 09:46:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anomaly 17 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a dof that runs back and forth all day tearing up every type of seed I've tried to lay down. What kind of grass is grown at the parks? Or, what should I do to try and grow an extremely tough grass lawn. Thanks

2007-08-22 09:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by urutony 2 in Garden & Landscape

Let's say I want to get rid of some mildew or mold in the caulking around my bathtub. Will hydrogen peroxide kill it?

2007-08-22 09:29:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-22 09:23:21 · 2 answers · asked by bubba5455 1 in Other - Home & Garden

When I "google" it all the photos are wrong. It has a whispy leaf structure (almost like an upright asparagus fern minus the thorns), bright green color and no discernible flowers but turned an awesome bright, flame red in the fall in Michigan where I grew it.... Can anyone help me out here?

2007-08-22 09:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by Patricia D 6 in Garden & Landscape

I found one of these spiders (false black widow) in my garden. It was hiding under the beams of the front of my house. I am absolutly terrified of spiders, which sounds silly when your a 27 year old scaffolder. lol. I took a picture of it and identified it on-line and yes it was certainly a false black widow. I live in Southampton, England and was aware that they inhabit the south coast but i really did not want to find one in my own garden. As a very keen gardener it has made me slightly paranoid. Has anyone else had the dreaded experience of coming face to face with a spider that 'bites' ?

2007-08-22 09:15:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-22 09:10:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

do you think they would hire me? how do i show them i am seriously very interested in construction and stuff

2007-08-22 09:09:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We just bought our first home and it has the old popcorn ceilings. I have heard that if the house was built prior to the mid seventies, then it might be asbestos. This house was 1979, so I think we would be safe. Is there any way to find out that won't cost a lot of money, like a kit or a test?

2007-08-22 09:06:56 · 10 answers · asked by lissachck 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Any suggestions on which is this models closest competitors?

2007-08-22 09:04:15 · 1 answers · asked by gakshat 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-22 08:59:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-22 08:54:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

If i put it in the corner or near the wall. How is it going to suck in any air. the air is sucked in from the back. if its facing the wall or a corner. it wont get all that air in front of it (basically the whole room)

2007-08-22 08:53:42 · 7 answers · asked by haleluja 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i've told them twice before to stop, but as soon as the car leaves the driveway, they think that the house is empty and that they can play with no-one knowing...i can have windows open, TV on and still they play.

2007-08-22 08:52:07 · 17 answers · asked by bubbles_89 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an old cottage with three chimneys the smoke from one comes outof all three only one is used and i want to install a wood burner in another fireplace so one open and one bloced as of now

2007-08-22 08:50:32 · 8 answers · asked by pasty 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My sunflowers are withered and the petals are falling off what do I do with them now?? The leaves are starting to turn brow towards the bottom and they are all bent over do I leave them in the ground or do I harvest them now?? If it is time to harves them then how do I do that?? Thanks!!

2007-08-22 08:49:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a bee hive on my house that I would like to take down but it just won't come down. I have poked it with a long poll at least 10 times but the damn thing is stuck up there pretty good.

Do you have any idea on how to take it down?

The bee hive is on the corner of my house next to the attic vent.
Its a two story house and my water hose cant reach that area.

2007-08-22 08:47:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We are building a new house, and we are looking into Cellulose. We are trying to find people who have it, and what they think of it.

2007-08-22 08:46:26 · 8 answers · asked by GREG R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-22 08:34:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

my room. It's not messy, but there's some stuff on the floor. I want to move my bed to the other side of my room. Its not too big(my room) and I have a twin sized bed. What is the easiest way to move it?

2007-08-22 08:33:47 · 6 answers · asked by oli1208via 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

My basement flooded a couple of days ago (nothing upstairs got wet) & now my whole house feels damp carpets, beds, blankets & pillows. Why is this?

2007-08-22 08:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by confused 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The house I live in now (VERY small) has gas heat, about $300 a month on average in the winter. I'm moving into another house, which is about 4x as big, and it has electric baseboard heat. Each room and hallway has it's own thermostat. Am I looking at a giant electric bill during the winter? Or not since I can control the temp of each room? Just curious to see what you guys have to say, I've been hearing all different answers. Thanks!

2007-08-22 08:31:13 · 2 answers · asked by onitram5 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have about 150 ft of chain link fence, and I am looking to remove it. I would like to know what tools are necessary. I am not interested in sawing the posts and leaving the rest in the ground. Thanks

2007-08-22 08:30:36 · 14 answers · asked by Peter M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it is a pear tree.

2007-08-22 08:18:42 · 8 answers · asked by dudley 1 in Garden & Landscape

Have also checked the swap sheet and the CraigsList and haven't had any luck. Need at least a 50 pint

2007-08-22 08:18:20 · 1 answers · asked by Jacki S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Have also checked the swap sheet and the CraigsList and haven't had any luck. Need at least a 50 pint

2007-08-22 08:17:41 · 9 answers · asked by Jacki S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Where can we store seasonal items (Xmas decorations, clothes for summer/winter, etc) in our apartment?

2007-08-22 08:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by GNALLSKI 1 in Other - Home & Garden