Home & Garden - 3 September 2007

We are looking to remove an existing gas fire, We are not on the mains but use bottled gas for the fire and also our central heating. We then want to replace with a log burner which we already have. How do we go about it and how much will it cost. I would guess that the fire place will need opening up and swept but that is as much as I know. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-09-03 22:56:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Since i am a working woman, i m busy whole day. when i come back home, i hv very less time for the cooking and other house hold work, someone suggested me to go for Microwave Oven. I want to hear from you netizens, what do u suggest ?

2007-09-03 22:46:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My plum tree (healthy until the compost was placed nearby), my camelia, and even some nasturtiums have become very unhealthy, the camelia nearly dead, the plum with dying branches. Even the nasturtiums have failed to thrive. Could this be caused by an imbalance in the soil due to leeching from the compost? I have moved the bin, and the camelia, but the tree looks very ill. What can I do to correct the soil if this is in fact so, and if not, any ideas what could be causing this? A neighbour's lilac tree also died this spring, only feet from this bin. It is normal garden and kitchen waste. Help please!!

2007-09-03 22:43:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

...and if so, do you know where i could get it artificial and in bulk?

2007-09-03 22:37:49 · 3 answers · asked by mommy.luv.jordyn 3 in Garden & Landscape

This microwave will be going above an electic stove with its own dedicated line 60amp. However, I have 20amp service to the rest of the kitchen.

Should I just make a receptical high enough so the microwave plug doesnt dangle? Or are they usually hard-wired?

2007-09-03 22:35:56 · 9 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i just got a new apartment. its a 2 bdroom 1 bath with a small kitchen and one bedroom is just a computer room. i live with my boyfriend and we have 2 flat screens and lots of video game stuff ect ect. we also have 2 cats that like to scratch our couches. but they never seem to get any more torn up then they already are.

whats a site that has cool furniture that is cheap (money wise) and isnt ikea?

what fabrics hold up well with 2 clawing kitties?

and what would be good for more storage in the kitchen???

2007-09-03 21:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by Jackie. 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to stick photos to my wall but i don't want it to damage the paint underneath, any ideas?

2007-09-03 21:07:29 · 8 answers · asked by howdy 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have been renting a house that uses propane for the heater, oven, stove, water heater and dryer. So far I have loved having propane instead of the electric and have had no problems. We paid $250 bucks to set up an account and fill the tank half way in March and still have 30% left.

Now we are wanting to purchase a two story house and were wondering

how much does it generally cost to convert a house from electric to propane? I know there are lots of variables and was wondering the high cost and low cost.

What rules and regulations are there to having a propane tank on the property?

The house we are most likely going to purchase is kind of a 1.5 story, imagine a right triangle shaped house instead of a square. There is no basement, and everything is electric.

2007-09-03 20:47:26 · 4 answers · asked by anonomama 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-03 20:42:54 · 4 answers · asked by Mr Idea 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-03 20:30:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I've ben wanting to make compost out of kitchen scraps, i thought there was nothing to it but put food in a pile and wait for it to turn into dirt, but no matter how long i wait it always turns out to be stinky smelly pile of goo. how do i make kitchen scraps into compost?.

2007-09-03 20:14:07 · 5 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone have any ideas for stopping (or minimizing) heat transfer through a sliding glass door?

I live in Phoenix, AZ. I own a condo with a sliding glass door to the backyard. During the day I can feel the heat coming through the glass. I have vertical blinds on the door that stops some of the heat, but it still gets really hot in the room.

The door is in the shade 95% of the time...it's mostly just the hot air. So putting an additional shade in front of it won't do much good.

Any ideas of additional methods for keeping out the heat? Anything I can add/put onto/put in front of the door to slow down the heat transfer?

Thanks!

2007-09-03 19:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by whatz_upchuck 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm getting my house repainted after ten years.. most of the rooms are quite conjusted with a lot of furniture. can u suggest paint ideas which will make the rooms seem more spacious.
i'm bored of looking at plain walls.. pls suggest anything innovative

2007-09-03 19:39:06 · 6 answers · asked by achal2509 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was hemming my daughter's pants with hemming tape and didn't realize some was sticking out. Now it is stuck on my iron. Is there any way to get it off, or do I have to get a new iron?

2007-09-03 19:33:28 · 12 answers · asked by zodiaqusa 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have been considering brick or pavers but everyone says they should be installed by a pro but I think if I hire someone with a bobcat to dig, lay gravel base then tamp sand it is a doable project for a senior citizen

2007-09-03 19:15:01 · 3 answers · asked by Joyce E 4 in Garden & Landscape

There by my front door and porch at night.

2007-09-03 19:07:21 · 2 answers · asked by latina 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am a hobby quilter maybe working into a business.

2007-09-03 19:04:39 · 1 answers · asked by Joyce E 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Tile is out as it's too expensive and cold. I live in cold winter climate.

2007-09-03 19:02:08 · 7 answers · asked by Joyce E 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-03 18:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by gramahappy 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a dorm room 8'5" by 11' The unit has no over head light, only a desk light. A friend said that when redoing her house they were required to have overhead lights in rooms that were a certain size. I was wondering if my room is against code.

2007-09-03 18:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by reedy112 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There are a bunch of baby ones all over the plants on my patio and they are eating all the leaves. Is there a good pesticide or something someone can recommend?

2007-09-03 18:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Garden & Landscape

I'm worried about killing my perennials but the crabgrass is getting bad! What can I do?

2007-09-03 17:57:34 · 3 answers · asked by Annieme71 1 in Garden & Landscape

The tree is so large, half of it hangs over my property. If we got another big storm (who knows in Chicagoland) they could brake off and fall on our garage and/or autos. Who's responsible for getting the branches cut off? Is it totally theres? Should we offer to pay for half? I don't want to be a jerk about it. This probably needs to be taken care of before we get a heavy snowfall...

2007-09-03 17:55:37 · 12 answers · asked by Annieme71 1 in Garden & Landscape

We are about to buy a place and the cabinets are a very light wood. Is it possible stain the cabinets to a darker color? The cabinets seem to be attached to the wall. Thanks!

2007-09-03 17:37:12 · 7 answers · asked by mastab0323 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

they are big beautiful plants and not one bloom

2007-09-03 17:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by breyernut 1 in Other - Home & Garden

That is a good cleaning and energy effeciant and does not cost like a hole lot!

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?storeId=10051&categoryID=501215&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&locStoreNum=8125&marketID=401&onlineStore=true

2007-09-03 17:24:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I found this picture on the Internet, don't know who the girls are. But I love the red plants and they're in my front yard. I have no idea what they're called. Anyone know?
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/LedZepBabe/crimsonresize.jpg

♥Thanks!♥

2007-09-03 17:20:27 · 4 answers · asked by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 in Garden & Landscape

I figured there is a logical way to make one with water......any ideas?

2007-09-03 17:12:22 · 11 answers · asked by Valerie 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

To dogs or humans?

2007-09-03 17:03:19 · 4 answers · asked by quizqueen 4 in Garden & Landscape

even drill thru arrow heads...............thanks !!!DrMushroom

2007-09-03 16:54:02 · 11 answers · asked by drmushroom 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)