Home & Garden - 13 September 2007

Hey guys,

I had an incandescent light bulb break on me today. Is there anything dangerous (chemicals, materials) that could injure me? Also, there were little pieces of brown material (solid) near the fixture of the bulb. What are those?

2007-09-13 03:19:01 · 3 answers · asked by Cool Dude 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Old house. theres a water heater/furnace you have to refill by yourself whenever it goes low. So in order to keep warm you have to keep re-filling it. If you leave your home in the winter you will return to pipes burst and an ice cold unsafe home. They burst last winter when only gone for a couple days from the house. They came in and replaced it and put in the same exact kind. The one you have to refill when its gets cold. What is wrong with these people? Are they just cheap? Is this normal in some homes?

2007-09-13 03:17:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We are remodeling our kitchen. Currently there is a 220 line running to the electric range. We are replacing the range with a built in cook-top and installing a double wall oven on the opposite wall. There is also a wall that has been removed. This presents several questions.

1. The 220 line that will be going to the cook-top needs to be re-routed because the wall it was going through no longer exists. Do we have to replace this line all the way back to the breaker panel, or can we splice the line with wire connectors inside a box to get the extra line need because of the re-routing?

2. Do we need to run a completely separate line from the breaker panel to the new double oven or can we tie into the existing 220 line at some point?

3. For any wiring that needs to be replaced/re-run, what is the best type/size to get for this application?

Thank you!

2007-09-13 03:16:22 · 7 answers · asked by donrull 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have to round 5 corners and I want to make sure that they are nice looking and all the same. What would be the best (even if not the easiest) way to do it?

2007-09-13 03:10:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need help with wording my invitations for my housewarming party that will be in a couple weeks. My roommate and I are hosting and we want it to coincide with fall! I really wanted it to have a catchy rhyme, but anything helps.

2007-09-13 03:07:15 · 2 answers · asked by Kayla M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-13 03:03:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I wired two lights from one switch - power into 1st light box, leg down to switch and spliced over to the second light. When I put both bulbs in, both lights glow dim with the switch off. When I flip the switch on the first light turns off and the second comes on bright. I wired with two wire and spliced in series just as though both lights were one.
Power is coming into the light box from an outlet, then legged down to th e switch. From there all wires seem to be correctly spliced???? How can the either light be getting power without the switch being on? Only when both bulbs are in the lights glow dim. If only one bulb is in , the light that holds the bulb works correctly. Whta's up?????!!!

2007-09-13 02:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by nick_a_luche 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to build a small self-contained, self sustaining cabin made with recycled materials such as tires, and incorporating things like a sod roof and other green materials

2007-09-13 02:50:16 · 2 answers · asked by cliver 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Theres this old house im in, theres a furnace that you have to keep re filling in order to stay warm, if the water goes down you have to go down to the basement and re fill it. You cant even go anywhere or leave your home for more than a couple days in the winter because if you do the water will go down and the pipes will burst and youll come home to a dangerously ice cold home and have to call a repair man. Why did the landlord do this? they just installed a new one and its the same kind , are they cheap or something? what do they expect? you not to go anywhere during the winter and stay attendent to the heater?

2007-09-13 02:45:47 · 3 answers · asked by jr 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is an old house the plaster is likely a late 1800's install, I have removed the horsehair plaster, now I want to put drywall back up. Should I remove all the laths? Or is it ok to screw the drywall over the top of them?

2007-09-13 02:44:43 · 13 answers · asked by CrazyFarmer 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

After watching that wasters program last night it's really made me think. I have now orderd my compost bin through my local council. Really cheap too compared to diy stores etc. Can't wait to compost.

2007-09-13 02:40:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

What plants native to the TN region do you like/find grow well.... Moved from MO and not all of the same ones do well of course... I know I can look at lists but wanted peoples opinions as to some of the plants down here not to miss for garden lovers...

2007-09-13 02:33:48 · 2 answers · asked by Stormfairie 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-13 02:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by moma 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My toilet does not have a tank, it's more like something you would see in a public restroom, with a pipe going from the toilet directly into the wall. Problem is, when I flush, water comes out of the pipe that goes to the wall, and it sounds like a dying animal as for about five minutes after I flush. Also, I can no longer flush by pushing the handle down. Instead, I have to pull the handle up, left or right (not a big deal, but something's obviously wrong.) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-09-13 02:19:48 · 4 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in rented accomodation so cannot decorate. I have fallen in love with a wallpaper and wondered if anyone knows if it is possible to make a wall canvas with my desired wallpaper. I want to keep costs low, i have found a company online that make customised canvas' but they are quite expensive!

2007-09-13 02:10:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They have large rose hips and are very fragrant. Usually a deep pink but I've seen other shades as well. Also, why do I not see them away from the ocean? I'd love to add one our two to my rose garden if possible.

2007-09-13 02:05:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have used the water change and filter debris from my tropical fishtanks to water my houseplants for many years and wonder if there is an excess of one or more possible plant nutrients contained in the water. Nitrates feature large in written material about the waste products that build up in a fish tank. and in other literature concerning plants nitrates are considered beneficial. Any ideas about the advantages or otherwise of this practice would be appreciated.

2007-09-13 02:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

It is a solid pine wood door, and I have already stained it a year and a half ago a dark walnut colour.

I keep hearing that it is best to put a sealer on the door, but I like the flat look that it has and dont really want it to be shiny. (Is this how most all people prefer it? "shiny"?)

I have heard that it is best to take a rag with some more stain on it and wipe the door down again , applying a very thin coat of fresh stain. and then after that has dried for a few hours to apply several coats of sealer, waiting a couple of hours in between.

Did i remember the instructions right?

anything more or different?

Thanks for your answers !

2007-09-13 01:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are buying a house that has mostly hardwood floors. Having pets I know I will have to use the swifer quite a bit. However, for quick buffing and shining what is the best way to achieve a nice shine.? Also, when dirty, what can I use to throughlly clean it?

2007-09-13 01:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-13 01:15:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i always thot that the fern ive been struggling with was a boston fern, but it isnt. its an australian sword fern. any one have any tips on growing this type of fern full and lively? i would like it to be what i call "a hanging bush" but im stressing b/c winter is soon coming and i will have to bring it inddors. i realize that plants go into sort of a hybernation period in the winter but i dont have alot of room nor do i have a large bathroom to hang it in for the moisture. i do however own a few little humidifiers (like for a baby's room). if i put it in the basement should i still water it and how often? please help b/c it has been doing rather well outside and i fear it will die off too much indoors.
specific web sites would help too b/c ive looked all over and frankly im confused w/what steps to take.

2007-09-13 01:09:14 · 4 answers · asked by texas red 2 in Other - Home & Garden

anyone know how to harden sand?

2007-09-13 01:07:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-13 01:00:05 · 7 answers · asked by trudyredhat 1 in Garden & Landscape

how "shiny" will it make my pine door?

The stain I have on there is a dark walnut. And I like the look now, and I dont think I want it to be really "shiny" looking.

So, will the semi-gloss do that or not?

2007-09-13 00:56:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have heard that you should use aluminum nails when working with cedar. I do not like to use nails can I use screws or do they make aluminum screws?

2007-09-13 00:45:52 · 18 answers · asked by Brian M 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A piece of property I've found stays sort of wet most of the time. Is it possible for the wet area to be filled in with fill dirt to dry it out and either build a home on or set up a double wide? Will filling it keep it dry indefinately?

2007-09-13 00:27:44 · 4 answers · asked by angelwithadvice 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't want to pay $30 for a new manuel when I only paid $15 for the machine. I just need to know how to thread it, or if any one has a link where I can download the manuel. Thanks!!!

2007-09-13 00:14:17 · 4 answers · asked by seer_sybylla 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

hi all
Can anyone suggest a product to fill the holes left by decaying concrete
thanks

2007-09-13 00:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by gerard 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-13 00:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry