Home & Garden - 5 September 2007

Hi,

I'm purchasing a new house and I was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on what color wood I should pick for the blinds to match the rest of the house. Right now we haven't picked flooring yet, so I want to match the blinds with the cabinates which are Maple. I was thinking a lighter color wood. Anyone have some suggestions?

Thanks

2007-09-05 04:45:15 · 9 answers · asked by Pablohippie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is it possible to paint over butcher block countertops? Although these countertops are over 30 years old- they are in excellent condition! No stains, cuts, chips, etc. But I would like to change them. I cannot afford to replace them, so I was wondering if it is possible to paint them or something- my concern being if the paint would stick, or how long it would last with all the abuse my countertops take, also would you dare to roll out dough on that surface? Any ideas or thoughts would be greatly apppreciated!!

2007-09-05 04:42:32 · 7 answers · asked by wheezie 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My 5 year old got blue silly putty in a pair of white khaki pants. I was able to get the putty itself out of the pants, but there is a number of blue spots left behind. How can I get the spots out without leaving another stain behind.

2007-09-05 04:39:40 · 5 answers · asked by katiefly00 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a jigsaw Skil Model 4395 with no manual and no blades. I wanted to buy blades, but I need to know the size I'm supposed to use. Does anyone know?? Also does anyone know where I can find a manual for this possibly online??

2007-09-05 04:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by tigerbaby76 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have disconnected the water pipe from the softener and exposed two plastic connector which feed into the softener. they are both leaking and i want to just bypass the softener. my question is can i buy a 1' length of rubber hose and just hose clamp it over these plastic connectors to bypass the softener. will this hold up to my home's water pressure

2007-09-05 04:22:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I can't get out! Please help!

2007-09-05 04:21:26 · 11 answers · asked by thepbass 2 in Other - Home & Garden

when i put washer on hot water to wash it doese fine and cold to rinse,when it gets to rinse no cold water comming out,checked tube it's fine.If no cold water comming through on rinse cycle would it make it cut it self off on rinse?

2007-09-05 04:17:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I always use a spray starch and iron it in the morning, but it wrinkles up within two hours.

2007-09-05 04:09:38 · 8 answers · asked by akivi73 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hey everyone, my kitchen counter top was painted by the previous owners. The current colour won't work with what I want to do with the walls and I can't afford to replace the whole counter. Is there an inexpensive alternative? Could I paint over it again? If so is there a product out there that will be durable enough? Thanks

2007-09-05 04:09:22 · 6 answers · asked by Virginia C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

If you have a in-ground plaster/concrete pool and you drained it, would it be possible that exposing it to air after 15 years of water tend to start disinigrating the plaster after you refilled it, it seems to happening to mine after i patched it? Its gotten 4 times as worse?

2007-09-05 03:56:03 · 2 answers · asked by gimelessdanger 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

anyone have any idea of the approx cost of building a house extension I know I can get a builder out for an estimate but I thought someone might have a rough idea of cost of building per metre. I'm in Yorkshire

2007-09-05 03:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello...

I am trying to identify the name of the trees that line the street I live on. A picture of the tree can be found at the following link.

http://jsstevenson.googlepages.com/tree.jpg/tree-full.jpg

Any ideas?

Thanks
Jamie.

2007-09-05 03:30:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

How much to prune of last years growth, exactly WHERE to make the prune on the miniature rose.

2007-09-05 03:15:28 · 4 answers · asked by Cay S 1 in Garden & Landscape

The floors in our home we are renting has started to bow up in some places in the month and a half?
we have been here since june and it started the last of july. the landlord came to look at it yesterday after being told 2 about it. he said it looked like water damage. the only thing is we haven't even seen a leak or heard one. the house is old and it only has 2 things of cynder blocks holding all the floors up. the just put new walls and stuff up in this house. we plan on moving out when we find somewhere. i just don't want him to hold our deposit just because he says it is water damage. what would be the sign of water damage if a pipe was leaking under the house say the where the washing machine is. and should he hold our deposit to fix it when we move out.

2007-09-05 03:10:13 · 3 answers · asked by michelecmof4 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is weed leagl in denver my friend is tryin to tell me it is so is it?

2007-09-05 03:06:06 · 6 answers · asked by britt 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-05 03:04:25 · 4 answers · asked by atta 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-05 03:02:48 · 2 answers · asked by wessoo27 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was caught unprepared last night. Any suggestions?

2007-09-05 02:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by The Doctor 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

All of a sudden my toilet is'nt working right.
Somtimes it backs up . Not to the point it overflows, but it runs almost to the top and starts to go down. Whatever is in the bowl goes down but it is very slow What should I do?

2007-09-05 02:50:05 · 6 answers · asked by MIKE W 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i bought this toothbrush holder and a cup at the store but i cant seem to remove the sticky sticky glue from the price tag.
I have tried windex, nail polish remover, and nothing.

2007-09-05 02:25:00 · 13 answers · asked by Ellie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the particular plant is shown static.flickr.com/82/236191008_efffa61560_o.jpg
288 x 382 - 185k
can you tell me what this is

2007-09-05 02:14:31 · 3 answers · asked by wanna know 1 in Garden & Landscape

water laden air from shower condenses on inside surface of metal roof cap. Then condensation flows down to duct joint/ plywood edge (at duct cut out) of bare plywood. Plywood acts like a sponge, wicking up the condensation. It begins to be big problem once outside air temperatures get below mid to upper 40's (F).
Any way to prevent condensation in first place or better way to remove vapor to eliminate problem?

2007-09-05 02:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by DannyBoy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Has anyone discovered a way to reuse the new miracle grow liquafeed bottles?

2007-09-05 02:00:50 · 2 answers · asked by gladdy1948 2 in Garden & Landscape

We've got one of those easy-set pools (12' x 3') and we're getting ready to empty it out and put it up for the year. It's accumulated some leaves and dirt at the bottom and I'm wondering what to clean all the bottom sludge with? We used all the standard pool chemicals throughout the year so I'm assuming bleach would be okay, right? That'll kill the grass as we are rinsing though, won't it?

2007-09-05 01:59:37 · 7 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have plaster walls. In a couple rooms, there is chipped paint, which my youngest child has been so kind to expand. I don't have the time or sanity to scrape the entire room's walls - plus it won't come off at all in certain spots. Do I just use spackling to smooth it over or do I really have to chisel my life away? Please say no.....

2007-09-05 01:54:23 · 7 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

What will leave less streaking when cleaning windows?? Is there a certain direction you need to clean them -left to right or up and down or diagonal?? I need tips please?? I all ready have a great formula for the cleaner!

2007-09-05 01:42:06 · 18 answers · asked by shugeradog 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-05 01:40:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to grow a plant in water at my work desk. Can I buy anything that will grow in a jar or glass of water at my desk? Thanks!

2007-09-05 01:33:15 · 9 answers · asked by DW 2 in Garden & Landscape

Does anyone have any ideas what I can do to cover an octagon window I have in my bathroom? The window itself is leaded glass with a flower design and some parts of the flower is frosted glass. I still feel like you can see through it even though parts are frosted. Any ideas???

2007-09-05 01:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-05 00:53:22 · 16 answers · asked by mkatm1 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)