Home & Garden - 5 September 2007

2007-09-05 08:58:20 · 2 answers · asked by mandingo_xoxo 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-05 08:58:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-05 08:42:29 · 9 answers · asked by Manda 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

In remodeling my house, there is a small area that was completely walled off (about 5 x 10 ft). I would like to keep it a hidden area, but don't know any good ways to hide it.

The 5 ft side is the only side that I can add a "secret" entrance too. What are some good ways to make a secret entrance? The wall is 5 ft wide like I said, and has a full 8 ft height. The entrance would be through a laundry room, so something like bookshelves or storage as a front would be possible if not preferred.

2007-09-05 08:39:32 · 6 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-05 08:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by crushers68 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What metallic paint should I use to make a piece of plywood or something similar look as much as possible like stainless steel

2007-09-05 08:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by lamebrain 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Trying to clear my very overgrown garden, got down to soil level in the borders and when i try to fork or hoe ground loads of roots keeping coming up and not wanting to budge. Think roots may be grass roots or something similar but they are really long and hard to shift. Also my soil is full of stones and plaster and building rubble, anyone have an idea what the best way would be to clear this to be able to plant in borders eventually.

2007-09-05 08:14:46 · 11 answers · asked by corrinab2705 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-05 08:13:55 · 7 answers · asked by rnedavis1 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-05 08:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by Marcus J 1 in Garden & Landscape

Thank you all for your answers to date which are very helpful - BUT I failed to mention that the gasses escaped when I pierced with the knife - is it possible to repair this, or buy a new plate for insertion into the casing????

2007-09-05 08:06:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How does one build a greenhouse? How does one draw a profit off of it?

2007-09-05 08:04:18 · 3 answers · asked by Zach 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am currenty renting a home and have been for a year. When I moved into this home, I was told by the landlord and the real estate agent that the house had roaches. They also said they were paying someone to come in a spray to take care of the problem. A year has gone by, and the roaches are not gone. No matter how clean we keep the house, it doesnt help. Yes, they spray, but it doesnt work. We have also had problems with mice, killed atleast 20 since the fall. We also have carpenter ants that took down a pillar on the front porch. A leaking water heater, the AC/HEAT doesnt work, our windows open to windows no screens except for maybe 4 windows in the house. We also have a hole in the basement floor where the water drains from the washer, it gets backed up if we wash and it rains, and then floods the basement and smells of sewage. Is this enough to get the house condemned? We called the board of health, but they havent gotten back to us yet.

2007-09-05 07:57:49 · 4 answers · asked by Jay P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house was built in 1952......old-yes. The countertop has light yellow colored tile. Is it possible to paint over it? What products are needed to do so.....primer of some sort?

2007-09-05 07:53:15 · 11 answers · asked by Connie S 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A few years ago I knocked out my living room wall and enlarged it by enclosing the front porch. That added about 5 feet out, with a wide of about 17 feet. Since we didn't want to change of roof line the 5'X17' has a dropped ceiling, about 18 inches lower than the rest of the room. Does anyone know of a website about installing Crown Moulding where you don't have four corners that are on the same level? Or even painting the room with the ceiling being white and the walls a color? I have kept the room one color all these years and its time for a change. Thank you.

2007-09-05 07:44:05 · 1 answers · asked by kingsley 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-05 07:33:00 · 5 answers · asked by alex j 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a highrise apt building, and the windows all have metal frames. I face eastward, and when the sun hits it in the morning I get a bunch of loud cracking noises that goes on until noon. They're non-opening windows, so is there anything I can do about it? I asked building maintenance, and they said that it was just part of the building and they couldn't help...

2007-09-05 07:31:49 · 2 answers · asked by banpei1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard that you can get lead poisoning, but I haven't found any concrete answers anywhere.

2007-09-05 07:31:48 · 2 answers · asked by aprilodite 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We are looking to install a 6 foot privacy hedge in our backyard, as we back to a busy city road. The evergreens we use will have to must thrive in open, sunny areas, and be able to withstand the winters. It will need to span a width of 100 feet, and be dense enough to discourage our young children from going through them and running out in the road. So far, our local nurseries have suggested Upright Junipers. Is this the best tree? Also, what should the spacing be to create this thick, wall-like hedge? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, as we are coming to the end of the evergreen planting season (Sept 15 should be the absolute latest we plant).

2007-09-05 06:44:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

How many hours do you need before rain? The can just says do not seal if rain is imminant, but it doesn't say what imminant means (in minutes, hours, days, etc...)

2007-09-05 06:40:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What would happen if I didn't use one? I'm bolting together pieces of wood and do not have enough clearance to use a washer and a locking washer - how bad would that be?

2007-09-05 06:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to edge my lawn with small roses, when is the best time and any advice will be good as I am new to this hobby of gardening.

2007-09-05 06:23:16 · 9 answers · asked by smilley 2 in Garden & Landscape

How much does your average tradesman charge in Edinburgh per hour, especially an Electrician?

2007-09-05 06:13:48 · 5 answers · asked by nik_name 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi everyone,
I have just bought a beautiful 1930's white bungalow, it is really full of character and I want to keep it that way. My question is: Does anyone have any ideas on a colour scheme for the living room so that it blends in with the style of the house ? I am really stuck, it is a light cream colour at the moment, but I would like to put " my mark" on it . Any ideas ? I'm not keen on art deco so any advice will be fully appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help .

2007-09-05 05:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by Paris69 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-05 05:47:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

does anyone know how to decorate without any painting
a livingroom, we just moved into a bigger house and
don't know how to decorate,the livingroom carpet is light blue
and one side it has wood paneling other side is a fireplace
and main color is light cream color? HELP!!!!

2007-09-05 05:27:53 · 7 answers · asked by needhelp 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I do use bug spray - but they're so awful right now that it just doesn't cut it. Just wondering if anyone has any special tricks on how to keep them off of me.

2007-09-05 05:26:19 · 14 answers · asked by katie k 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-05 05:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by norsmen 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's the benson shag rug from pottery barn

2007-09-05 05:16:06 · 5 answers · asked by gajjar c 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-05 05:07:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I planted it in my front yard, there is not much of anything to shelter it from the cold wind in the winter. This is a true Southern Magnolia, not a northern hardy version like a Brackens or DD Blanchard. It's about 6 feet tall and I covered it with 3 inches of Redwood Mulch to preserve moisture now and keep it warmer in the winter. My question is, is there anything I can do now to strengthen it's root system (thereby strengthening it's leaves and the tree as well) before out first freezes start (around the middle of October, I'm near St. Louis, MO and on the map it lists my area as an adaptable range, plus I bought it at a local nursery and the lady said it can take temps down to 0, which we rarely get. Any advice, suggestions are appreciated!

2007-09-05 04:58:33 · 3 answers · asked by dalmatianguy2002 2 in Other - Home & Garden