Home & Garden - 15 September 2007

trying to sort my new kitchen out and getting a fridge to fit where i would like it is becoming a nightmare.

any one know where i can get a fridge freezer, must be no deeper (front to back) than 435mm, and up to 890mm wide, height not an issue (im very tall!!)

any help grately appreciated.

cheers

2007-09-15 07:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I think that the subfloor is damaged as well...it has a bump in it now....I am heartsick...we don't have the money to pull it all up and replace it. It goes all the way through my entryway, halls, dining and kitchen.... :(

2007-09-15 06:57:33 · 3 answers · asked by nanajana2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 500 to 600 square feet of ceiling that needs to be removed

2007-09-15 06:57:15 · 3 answers · asked by mlexxyldy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to shorten the legs of a bar stool. at the bottom of each leg is a plastic floor protector peg that screws in. The metal sleeve that these screw into in inside the stool leg. Is there an easy way to remove and reuse these? (Or a difficult but possible way)

2007-09-15 06:56:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Will the blade get damaged, stuck? Is it dangerous? What happens? Or is it no problem?

2007-09-15 06:52:34 · 5 answers · asked by Gustav 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My toilet, although 40 years old, is still in excellant working condition; however, the bowl is badly stained a gray/black and rust colored. How can I clean it?

2007-09-15 06:42:06 · 29 answers · asked by Nancy M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Its definatley not dirt its like the colour off the chair.The chair isnt waxed or anything.

2007-09-15 06:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by odd socks 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi i just bought a steamworks iron?stem generator.
It says that to get replacement filters contact Argos. does anyone know where else supplies them model no :G-1030st

2007-09-15 06:36:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-15 06:28:48 · 38 answers · asked by alser 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

ruined by the rain...the pages are all wrinkly and smelly

2007-09-15 06:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you think someone who has never plastered a wall before could plaster it good enough to just paint over when its dried?

2007-09-15 06:24:03 · 7 answers · asked by alser 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've tried using amonia, and pine cleaner...but the garage still has a strong odor of gasoline.

2007-09-15 06:07:14 · 5 answers · asked by pete6356 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a very old house that has thick floor boards to the basement then very thick plank wood on that, then luon board and linoleum had been placed over that.

I recently had new cabinets installed in my kitchen. The contractor cut out the linoleum, luon board and 1/2" plywood then shimmied the cabinets up 3/4th inch for tile to be installed afterwards.

A tile contractor came to my house after and stated that the cabinets need to be raised another inch to fit ¾ inch plywood down and 1 inch for the tile and other material.

Does anyone have another suggestion of how to lay a tile floor without moving the cabinets?

Can tile be laid directly on the plank flooring leveling it with the material used to set the flooring?

Can we just put down ¼ inch plywood to create a level surface? This contractor said the tile will crack, but my house is 150 years old, I think it has done all of its settling.

2007-09-15 05:24:36 · 9 answers · asked by Traveler 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-15 05:09:32 · 8 answers · asked by al 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i just bought this lawn mower, i've used it once a couple of weeks ago. it worked fine. altho, i did hit a big rock with it. i decided to mow the grass today, being the second time to use it. nothing. no turn over or anything. i dont know much about lawn mowers. yes, i did put the right gas and oil in it. the oil came with the mower. could the rock have messed it up some how?

2007-09-15 05:06:38 · 10 answers · asked by Mandy G 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hired a landscaper to remodle my backyard, removing half of the lawn area to replace with concrete to extend land area. He gives me 2 options since he's two-days behind his schedule.

1. Wiremesh concrete. (That's what we agreed in the first place)

2. Using fiberglass concrete. (The option he gives me later on stating it doesn't require to lay the wiremesh but just pour the whole area, but it's stronger and last longer than wiremesh concrete.)

Since I'm not familiar with fiberglass concrete, I'm not sure if he's trying to cut his time to go with easy method?
What are the pros & cons on these 2 options?

2007-09-15 05:01:26 · 8 answers · asked by Me 1 in Garden & Landscape

Poor asthetics, poor odour

2007-09-15 04:59:28 · 20 answers · asked by Chetan D 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-15 04:58:30 · 7 answers · asked by A06 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I are debating between new windows, a finished basement and an updated kitchen. Which of these will most enhance the value of our home for resell. Any cost estimates would be greatly appreciated as well.

2007-09-15 04:47:47 · 19 answers · asked by joelcheesman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The pump is a few years old and the pressure switch is a year old. The pressure switch will "stutter" several times during the day and trip the breaker. Could the pressure switch be bad already? Maybe it needs an adjustment (one screw for high pressure, one for low pressure) Could the pump be going bad?

2007-09-15 04:41:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Accidently washed tennis shoes with tar on the bottom in the washer then washed a load of clothes and now some of the clothes have tar spots on them. Does anyone have any idea how I can get the spots out of the clothing items?

2007-09-15 04:37:58 · 8 answers · asked by TJ 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I just bought a waterbed from someone, and there's non of the treatment left in the box of supplies that came with it. I don't think I can find any at my local Walmart either! Is there anything else that could work like bleach or chlorine tablets? And how much would I use?

2007-09-15 04:36:41 · 1 answers · asked by kirstencunha 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What are the differences between those (PAR30, PAR38, BR30, R30, and possibly others that I don't know about) light standards. I currently have recessed lighting and (I think) BR30 light bulbs in hallways and common areas. I have PAR30L's in kitchens and bathrooms. They use the standard E26 socket? How viable is putting CFL's in there? I've read that CFL's shouldn't be put in enclosed areas such as recessed lighting. Is it still a problem with modern CFL's? I don't want to spend $15/bulb and have it die in 6 months. Can I put R30 CFL's in the same sockets as the BR30 and PAR30L's and have the same (or similar) lighting conditions? Thanks for the reples.

2007-09-15 04:32:05 · 3 answers · asked by Flea 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Should I cut it from the bottom and then just cut it in pieces?

2007-09-15 04:30:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

the bulbs have been planted for a few years and have roughly 12 stalks per bulb they bloom in June but ideally would prefer them to bloom in July

2007-09-15 04:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by D S 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-15 04:25:34 · 11 answers · asked by Robin H 1 in Garden & Landscape

my old whiskey planter died from insect attack, shes been replaced, what have you done with rusty barrel metal rings that is crafty and decorative?

2007-09-15 04:07:58 · 4 answers · asked by Aaron 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i live in north florida and i want to plant monkey grass. when will it be the best time to plant it?

2007-09-15 04:06:03 · 2 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3 in Garden & Landscape

Tearing down an old shed in back of my house, I found copper tubing, I think it was used for plumbing, man who lived here years ago, worked on cars, lots of heavy metal parts, and junk under the "house"..The copper that I can get to is very bendable, looks like tubing, for plumbing? I heard that it is worth alot these days, alot means what? Thanks, and where do I sell it, and not get ripped? I do know that this is copper, had a plumber verify it.

2007-09-15 04:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by moonartblue 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I will have it under control and I will not grow it in my yard or anything. I will put the pot of kudzu in a cage and do experiments with it. I WILL NOT PLANT IT ANYWHERE BUT IN A POT. THIS IS FOR EXPERIMENTAL REASONS ONLY.

2007-09-15 03:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by Giant Bear Claw 2 in Garden & Landscape