Home & Garden - 10 September 2007

Hi,
I've seen some ans but no one really comes out and gives a complete ans on this one.

We have a deck that we used deck wash and a pressure washer on. The railings and part of the floor still have some old stain on it, however. I'm wondering, since stain will repel itself anyway, can we go ahead and use a similar color and just restain the deck at this point? Or, do we have to use a stripper first, then restain? Seems to me that if we match the color closely, we only have to restain.

THanks!

2007-09-10 03:42:44 · 9 answers · asked by titianmom 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There is hot water and cold water, but the way the previous owner installed the knob there is no way to mix the cold and hot water to get warm water. It is obviously installed incorrectly. (turn to the right its cold, turn to the left it's hot, in the middle it's off) I think it should slide out to control flow and then have some type of dial setting for temperature. Is there an easy fix or should I call a plumber?

2007-09-10 03:41:28 · 4 answers · asked by pauljonescpa 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad passed away recently. There are many of his belongings in his study room. There are books, clothes, and digital electronics. How should I deal with them?

I'm considering getting a dehumidifier to help preserve the books on the shelves. Is this the right thing to do?

For those who have encountered similar scenarios, what did you do?

2007-09-10 03:40:29 · 5 answers · asked by shuanlo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We live in the country and just found a rats nest in our BBQ. We have been told by our landlord that they have been seen in the garge. Now I'm totally freaked out and need a solution to the problem. Thanks for your help.

2007-09-10 03:40:06 · 3 answers · asked by kbr41 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-10 03:32:24 · 6 answers · asked by It's me 2 in Other - Home & Garden

The other day there was a spider (about size of a nickel) in my apt. Than another one appeared yesterday It had a brown brown body with a head that was brown and tan striped. Its body (abdomon) was long and came to a point sort of. It looked a little furry. It also had these things on its head that looked like hooks. I did some looking and came up with Funnelweb Spider? It said they usually are not found inside. Anyone know about common household spiders?

2007-09-10 03:28:55 · 6 answers · asked by mstar_designs 3 in Other - Home & Garden

It all started about 5 weeks ago when my roommate moved out and took her dog with her. I wasn't even aware that he had fleas. She used frontline and kept his areas clean, but now I'm suffering. I vacuum at least 3 times a week and throw out the bags. I've fogged the apartment 4 times. I've washed all my towels, bedding, throw pillows, curtains etc. or dry cleaned them a few times. I've sprayed the house with the aerosol cans of flea killer that kills fleas and larva at least 4 times. Last week I tried the carpet powder. Following all the directions. And about 2 days ago I used borax. I woke up this morning with bites! UGH I can't seem to stop them. It's making me crazy. The apartment complex even called in an exterminator who sprayed about 10 days ago. Does anyone have any info to help me please?????

2007-09-10 03:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by tabjohn81 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-10 03:13:46 · 5 answers · asked by vlad10304 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-10 03:12:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I Have a gas water heater and the pilot light won't stay lit. I have replaced the thermal couple and everything connected to it., but still will not stay lit. Heard it could be some kind of ventalaton problem. The heater is in the attic and we live in Texas so t can get pretty hot in the attic. I do have roof vents

2007-09-10 03:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by Jeffrey R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-10 03:02:22 · 3 answers · asked by whitemartini 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to prevent branches falling down randomly, how do I tie them to the stem.Is there a way too do this?

2007-09-10 02:58:18 · 3 answers · asked by Michael V 4 in Garden & Landscape

I am a first time buyer and would just like to know what steps need to be taken in buying a house. Thanks

2007-09-10 02:55:31 · 6 answers · asked by Scampi 3 in Other - Home & Garden

there must be hundreds of them in my tree, all i hear is a bunch of crackling noise i guess thats them eatting all the leaves off of it DESTROYING it. Not to mention that the tree is about 20 feet away from my porch which mean their all over it.
PLEASE HELP

2007-09-10 02:49:02 · 2 answers · asked by pummpydandridge 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have been using organic fertilizer for months now and nothing seems to be greening up my leaves. I have gardenias, citrus trees and jasmine and the flowers are ubundant though. I have been all kinds of fish fertilizers and especially Neptunes Harvest and yet leaves are still light green to yellow. I have been told Organic is too low in nutrient for plants needs..What is the strongest Organic that fills all the house plants requirements for deep green leaves and flowers? I am tired of supplementing stuff like Epsom salt and others to hopefully think That it will help the organic not working for me.

2007-09-10 02:40:34 · 5 answers · asked by MICHAEL R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I left a plastic sink protector in the bottom of my sink. Now there are a couple of small rust spots. What will take these out?

2007-09-10 02:38:24 · 7 answers · asked by roxy 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-10 02:33:36 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-10 02:24:02 · 3 answers · asked by m.g.kutty d 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-10 02:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by Shark 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We need to put on a new roof which includes replacing some of the decking and some additional repairs.

How does it normally take to recieve an estimate for a roofing job from the time someone comes for an inspection to gather the information needed to the time we (should) get a written estimate?

What has been your experience? Thank you for your time.

2007-09-10 02:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by pinduck85 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

How hot can it get on a regular asphalt shingle roof during summer, in the southern part of the US?

Please, only serious answers, this is an importtant matter. And state your source if you can. Thank you.

2007-09-10 02:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by pinduck85 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Not tomato sauce...I was eating a fresh tomato (whole) and the pulp dripped onto my shirt. I washed with regular load of clothes, and there is a reddish/orange stain where the pulp landed....

2007-09-10 02:01:58 · 10 answers · asked by cat14675 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I found a very intersting mushroom, or what I think is a mushroom in my back yard. It has the feel of a mushroom, it's an off white color, it has a round center on the top, and if you were to push down on the top of this center, a puff of brown dust 'poofs' out, which I am thinking is the spores that help spread to other areas. It was very interesting and I was wondering if anyone could help me determine what it is! I live in Nebraska if that helps. Thanks

2007-09-10 02:01:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-10 02:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by Maureen P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just got the plans through for "Jumbo Magnum Marshmallow/Water Accelerator" ( A rather large waterpistol to you and me)
Anyway, the parts list specifies "Schedule 40 PVC tubing". My local plumbers merchant doesn't stock it and doesn't recommend using waste/soil pipe taking into acccount your pumping up to 80psi into it.
Any ideas on a UK equivalent?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLDM4CxKNhk

2007-09-10 01:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you like them? Would you buy one? Is it more for a cottage that you would like it?

I'm thinking of building one, and almost everyone I know says that they love them, but my dad think it will be hard to re-sell because not everyone likes them. I just want to know who's right!

10 points to the most detailed answer.

2007-09-10 01:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by *coral* 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Looks like there is new growth in the center? What do I do about the branches that have split? Each one is clearly alive - looks like I can do something with them, but don't know what. Basically each branch has no leaves for about 10-12" then the leaves on each end for about 5-6".

2007-09-10 01:46:47 · 4 answers · asked by yoursoftballcoach 1 in Garden & Landscape

inside me...my farts are intoxicating.

My husband and daughter refuse to come inside.

What do i do?

2007-09-10 01:41:14 · 21 answers · asked by Tesco Value 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

In my friends apartment, he hasnt washed the bath for ages and i wanted to do it for him because hes too busy at work - its got a huge film of soap scum and dirt and scrubbing it is almost impossible

2007-09-10 01:40:15 · 6 answers · asked by paulisthebest3uk 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I cannot smell exactly where it is coming from though! Sometimes, I believe it to be coming from the heating vents, that is where the smell seems to be most prominent. My husband says that he cannot open it up and find it because of the way the heating system is connected, he thinks the smell will go away soon without any intervention. He also does not have a very good "sniffer", he dosent smell it in the same places that I do! It is driving me nuts that he wont take care of it! It stinks so bad, and I am pregnant, so this smell is nauseating to me! Please help me, what should I do to find it and eliminate the odor ASAP??!!

2007-09-10 01:37:38 · 5 answers · asked by Smiley 4 in Other - Home & Garden