Home & Garden - 10 September 2007

My roof tiles are concrete and fifty years old.
Many are cracking and when I`m in my loft I can see daylight in gaps around the chimney and elsewhere.
The felt is also in poor condition with tears in several places.

2007-09-10 23:52:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an allen bolt restraining my window. Problem is, the allen key 5mm interface has been drilled so that it cant be removed - is there anyway of removing such a bolt? the thread is in perfect condition.

2007-09-10 23:13:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Tim Hunt and Nigel Stagg?

a) Furniture

b) Part of the furniture

2007-09-10 23:06:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone know were i can buy Apple Mac bedding, for example a duvet cover for a single bed?
e.g. a black duvet cover with a centered white apple logo?

2007-09-10 23:03:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello

I have an old wooden staircase that I am painting white. If I leave the paint as it is, it will get damaged when people walk on it. I want to put another layer of varnish on top of the paint, to act like a protective layer (and also make it glossy).

If possible, I would really like to use a 100% natural product (no synthetics) with no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Does Tung Oil fit the bill? Can I place a natural oil over a painted surface?

Also, does it make a difference if I use water-based (emulsion) or oil-based (gloss/satin) paint for the white?

Thanks.

2007-09-10 22:55:02 · 6 answers · asked by A A 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If so, how can I ge rid of it?

2007-09-10 22:31:55 · 6 answers · asked by acorn922 2 in Garden & Landscape

Specifically the Hotpoint WD640.

Thanks!

2007-09-10 22:30:47 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i was looking to buy a 1600 square foot house, my first home, but was baffled at what they cost in my area already built (145k) so i was thinking about contracting one out myself, my question is, a simple plan 1 story 1600 square foot house with an attached 2 car garage----something like this

http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-18627&FoundID=22&sid=chp23

if i could come out a whole lot better just contracting it out and getting it into the dry and doing the majority of the inside work myself, plumbing, wiring, insulating, flooring etc etc, ive got some experience with the majority of these due to working with my dad a lot, and if i ran into anything i wasnt sure would pass inspection i could just get him to come out and help me with it

....sorry to ramble, but any how, i was thinking that house on a crawlspace...i could probably save a ton compared to what that house would sell for (approx 145k) already constructed in my area, is this a good prediction?

2007-09-10 22:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by glen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Have taken cuttings of a plant that hangs down and most of the cuttings make it, have taken 4 cuttings of spider plant and 2 have made it...and 2 of chile plant and they have died and 2 of umbrella plant and one has survived...any clues?

2007-09-10 22:01:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

any problems

2007-09-10 20:53:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-10 20:44:15 · 9 answers · asked by jontee 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

we had the rain from the one of the tropical storm this summer , so i thought maybe it was from all the rain we have had this summer. the plant doesn't seem to be doing it now. It is growing ok. i just wanted to find out why it happened.

2007-09-10 20:17:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I think this is making the house damp. If \I removed the tramac from around the walls and dug a shallow trench would this help remedy the damp problem?

2007-09-10 20:09:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I rent and I have a couple of wall furnaces running on natural gas. Is it safe to leave them unwatched while I sleep or am our for the day?

I already have anything combustable far away from it and a carbon monoxide/fire detector nearby.

2007-09-10 20:03:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It needs to be wooden, have either a pulley or gear and it needs to be easy because im not that talented at making things. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-09-10 19:47:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

like would it look like a new piece would the wool blend properly with the rest of the carpet

2007-09-10 19:24:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mariyam A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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2007-09-10 19:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by dhakshin 1 in Garden & Landscape

No matter what, next door he either over waters, has his sump pump and pool backwash drain in my yard. The water pools in one area of it which is the corner. I have tried unsuccessfully for years to get him to stop it and nothing works.
I have a drainage system installed in the yard, and had a drain placed in this corner. However, the installer did a poor job and the drain isn't deep enough for the water to reach the drain.
I thought of trying to continue the slope from the house next door but it comes down sharply at the fence, then it dips slightly in my yard and the drain is about 8 feet away. So all this water collects there in this heavy clay soil, and doesn't get to the drain.
It was suggested to me by a garden center to install stones and rocks to try to raise the level so the water goes into the drain.
Also, the garden center said that with putting down rocks and stones enough of them will also make it so the water stays underneath the stones. Anyone have experience with this?

2007-09-10 19:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by jumpingrightin 6 in Garden & Landscape

I am wantin gto paint my trim in my rooms. The wood trim was painted with normal house paint and I want to stain it a nice dark wood color. I was wondering if you can put stain on top of the paint?

2007-09-10 19:05:41 · 12 answers · asked by volkwagensc6 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i just got a kitchen center work small island cutting table from my neighboor. i allready sanded everything and apply wood finish im waiting untill tomorow for the clear finish. it has a small pocket inlay for the cutting table and i have the matching cutting table, i sanded it to remove my neighboors knife marks and clean it up.

i am wondering if i can use the wood finish and fast drying polyurethane in the cutting board. i am not sure if it its safe for food preparation because it contains LEAD.

i am using the brand "minwax"
1.Dark Chesnut
2. Fast drying Polyurethane.

2007-09-10 18:59:15 · 8 answers · asked by iday_iday 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-10 18:57:25 · 13 answers · asked by Andrew B 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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2007-09-10 18:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by dhakshin 1 in Garden & Landscape

I've been to Building Inspection which is a Division of the
Development Services Department, with main offices at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75203, telephone 214-948-
4480. COMPLETE JOKE. They can't advise you on where you need to go or any detailed information that you may need to obtain. So that a person can proceed. I have the site map of my property. The Company literature that states the specs of the carport. Carport will be detached. Walls are 7 ft east and west. North and South walls are open. Pitch of the roof is 10 ft. I have the building draw to scale dimensions. ( I may be saying that incorrectly ) Has anyone in Dallas been approved for a permit and if so, what advice can you provide? Thanks in advance. SB.

http://www.dallascityhall.com/building_inspection/permit_center_forms.html

Building inspection process. http://www.dallascityhall.com/building_inspection/construction_process.html just insane!!

2007-09-10 18:13:09 · 1 answers · asked by SCOTT B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a cottage (or pyramid) roof. I don't know what the rise or height is (and it's a two storey house). I only know the outside dimension (all sides are 20' ...800 sq ft house). I want to estimate the cost of the steel/aluminum sheets so I have enough money saved.

2007-09-10 18:08:25 · 4 answers · asked by K7K6C7 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-10 17:34:50 · 13 answers · asked by Rick O 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The Snake-A-Way product says it does not work on Copperheads. Heard mothballs work. Any other suggestions?

2007-09-10 17:25:36 · 9 answers · asked by Valzn 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am tileing a bathroom floor and a kitchen counter. I need to know spicifics about tools and materials... please I needed this information yesterday

2007-09-10 17:24:54 · 3 answers · asked by mssharynlynn 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like a lawn mower where I will not see any critters after I've mowed the lawn.

2007-09-10 16:48:18 · 8 answers · asked by Miss Shi-Shi 2 in Garden & Landscape

I want to decorate my wall with lyrics of songs or famous quotes. What's your favourite? what wold you like to have on your wall?

2007-09-10 16:32:45 · 6 answers · asked by Peach 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We are redecorating our family room. I was wondering if a brown leather couch and recliner would go with a black entertainment center and a green rug. If not, what should we change. If so, what type of window treatments should I get?

2007-09-10 16:29:32 · 2 answers · asked by Amy R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling