Home & Garden - 4 September 2007

WITHOUT putting a hole in the wall. Or using a glue. Any idea's? Thank you!

2007-09-04 11:00:48 · 7 answers · asked by susan s 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-04 10:57:12 · 2 answers · asked by Malaika 2 in Garden & Landscape

What type do you grow?

2007-09-04 10:49:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Iam looking to do my dinning room in Hardwood Floor's. I keep seeing Engineered Hardwood floors. So I was just wondering if someone could tell what the difference was between them if any..

2007-09-04 10:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by Dawn S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Right now I have a single outlet stated as 20amp. I would like to replace it with a double outlet at 15amps. Is it okay to do this.. Please let me know

2007-09-04 10:46:54 · 13 answers · asked by Jr S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-04 10:45:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I need a great mop for all floor types - And it needs to do everthing! What kind are there and where can I get them?

2007-09-04 10:41:48 · 10 answers · asked by Ann 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-04 10:34:51 · 2 answers · asked by Joe P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-04 10:31:23 · 3 answers · asked by Annie Girl 3 in Garden & Landscape

I squished a Vine Weevil yesterday and have spent a sleepless night worrying about my plants. Can anyone reccomend a pesticide (sorry to all those organic gardeners but Im desperate) that will zap the little beggars before they decimate my babys ! Yes, I know its the larvae that do the damage and that nematodes are best but I need to chemically obliterate these nasty things b4 they even start.

2007-09-04 10:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by nutter2b 3 in Garden & Landscape

Is that the name for them? The square glass blocks that some use in construction.
I would be interested in replacing part of a wall with them for a greenhouse effect in my unused bedroom. I know they are warm in the summer but how are they in the winter?
Is it possible to replace part of a load bearing wall with them?

2007-09-04 10:19:52 · 2 answers · asked by eddie9551 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They introduced concentrated power, which could be packed in a small plastic bag, stating because it was concentrated they used less packaging.
Then they made tablets, to ensure people used more than they needed to, and to keep the tablets from breaking they used thicker packaging, and more of it.

2007-09-04 10:14:04 · 6 answers · asked by FairyBlessed 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

This might sound dumb, but I get home late from work and would like to find out about a noiseless way to mow the lawn without disturbing my neighbours.

My backyard is 9 x 18... thanks!

2007-09-04 09:59:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

ok...here's how i'm planning on decorating my room:

Bedding: http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=438&itemID=47851&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

Lighting: http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=41308&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1195729&ProdSeq=7&Cat=glass%2bceramics&Dep=Home+Accents&PCat=Table+Lamps&PCatID=26188&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=20&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=WindowSolutionHOM%252Easpx&RefCatID=26188&RefDeptID=25438&Page=1&CmCatId=25438|26079|26188|41308
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90083717

Wall Decorations: http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2490/index.cfm?pkey=caccfrm
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=52515&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0ca053a&ProdSeq=26&Cat=kid%2bteen+decor&Dep=&PCat=&PCatID=25438&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=65&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=&RefCatID=0&RefDeptID=0&Page=4&CmCatId=25438|52515

2007-09-04 09:56:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

we want to add another trailer to the one we have. What is the best way to combine electric and not raise the bill so high. Also safety is involved.

2007-09-04 09:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by KY chick 4-sure 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi any one
just had house rewired have 2 spare fuses, want to run some power point in the garden planing to put in another comsumor unit in and thinking of making a ring main using 2.5 amour cable with rdc weatherproof sockets. The furtherst socket is about 70 yards away. Should i be calling back in a professional or is this some thing i could do my self i am very good at diy but dont usally do electics but have run out of cash. sorry about ropey spelling joe

2007-09-04 09:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by Mr Monkey 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just moved into an apartment where everything inside is straight out of 1961. there's this huge old monstrosity of an oven made by the Crown corporation, and the oven has to be hand-lit every time before use. I tried to heat up some taco shells last night (my girlfriend makes delicious tacos!) and when i tried to light it there was a little mini-explosion. What did I do wrong and how do i cook something without being terrified every time?

2007-09-04 09:34:14 · 3 answers · asked by imagine.being 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a small bathroom shared by our kids. The house is about 25 years old and the tub in their bathroom is in bad shape. The drain, faucet, and shower head are all corroded and generally in in poor shape. The tub is dingy and needs new caulk. And, the tiles around the tub are loose.

I was at Home Depot and saw 'tub inserts' for around $300, this is the tub and the walls all together as one piece. This looks like the perfect solution, it would resolve both the tile wall and the bathtub issues with one 'swoop'. I have several questions...

- Are these inserts any good? We live in an area where mold/mildew in bathrooms is a constant issue. I am hoping a 'sealed' unit will make for easier cleaning.

- What can I expect to pay to have the new tub put in?

- It is worth it to do some of the work myself? such as the demolition?

2007-09-04 09:33:05 · 2 answers · asked by Wundt 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I tried starting it...nothing...locked it...nothing..can't find the manual for it...but, it's beeping is annoying...Please help....thanks

2007-09-04 09:31:45 · 7 answers · asked by ccj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It might not be native. It is one of only a couple of such plants growing next to the canal, near my village in Leicestershire, England.
Here's a picture:
http://i16.tinypic.com/6b4mnhg.jpg

2007-09-04 09:29:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I had a large lake in my back yard and found it was the main water line coming from the water meter which is in a "water can 3 feet under ground. The break was 25 feet from the meter. As i dug down and found the leak was at a coupling joint and the pipe was separated about 1/2"(pulled apart). The city here uses a back hoe to dig up the old meter and can. I went to the city manager and he said water lines around town break all the time! I repaired it and he may take off some for the leak...thats it! He probably knows their back hoe snagged the water line but he won't admit it. Has anyone seen a pipe break like that ....am I possibly right? Also, according to my water meter bill the leak started right after they replaced the old meter. I hope this link will show you the pics i took of it!

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=620958&img=IMG_0015.JPG

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=620959&img=IMG_0017.JPG

2007-09-04 08:53:21 · 6 answers · asked by jazcomania 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

come on girls whats the secret?

2007-09-04 08:51:29 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't want to use harmful chemicals to get rid of weeds and grass from my driveway and patio. Are there any safe things to use to kill weeds quickly and efficiently?

2007-09-04 08:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by Janice . 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a lifestyle LP522 upstairs and recently installed a Drayton Digistat 1 downstairs, the lifestyle has no power now and thought I had wired the digistat correctly. I have 1 brown cable and 2 black cables...Please help...I am freezing and in need of a shower :(

2007-09-04 08:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My boss has 3 year old twins and they misplaced his keys
in his house.

2007-09-04 08:22:44 · 8 answers · asked by bostontransplant 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The downstairs smoke alarm is making LOUD high pitched beeps every minute and a half... what's going on? I tried flipping all the circut breakers and it still continues to beep.

No batteries.

There is a button that says to hold it down and test weekly... will the alarm go on and then off????

Help! SO ANNOYING!!!!!

Also - I don't have the manuals... the people before us threw them out..... I don't even see a brand name on there or unit # or anything.

2007-09-04 08:20:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm laying sod this weekend, are soak hoses (porous underground hoses) a good idea vs watering on the surface? I'm looking for a cheap alternative to putting in a sprinkler system, I'm not going to be on this property much longer so I'm not looking to spend a fortune. Thanks!

2007-09-04 08:00:40 · 6 answers · asked by riddance86 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-04 07:52:39 · 5 answers · asked by cc_planner 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Well, me and my husband are building house and my brother does custom cabinents. well we got a bid from him and another place. I really like the cabinents from the other place and my brother has been doing cabinents now for about a year and doesnt do some of the things I want in my kitchen. and the styles he does are not the same as what I had picked out at the other cabinent shop. So he could make different ones and I like them but i like the other ones too. what would you do or say if you wanted to go through the other place to get them. I dont want to hurt his feelings but I really like the other ones more? Would you just go with him or tell him you want to go with someone else.

2007-09-04 07:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by anonymous 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

75 yars old housewith vinyl siding half-*** nailed over original wall material wit nofoam and is bukling n a lotof places as well as nails opping out after a year or two... Chicago

2007-09-04 07:42:45 · 9 answers · asked by gemeneye25@prodigy.net 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)