Home & Garden - 16 September 2007

I need to patch a section of my carpet. The size I need to patch is 2 feet by 1 1/2 feet. I will be patching just a few inches from the wall/front door. Here's my questions:

1. Will the patch job be noticeable at all or will it blend in to the other carpet?

2. Will the replaced carpet piece be loose or need stretched?

3. What if the carpet I am patching doesn't exactly match because my current carpet is used and the patch will be brand new?

I've never done this before so any advice for a first timer would be awesome! Thanks!

2007-09-16 16:39:14 · 5 answers · asked by stardust23716 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a rental cabin and I need to know how to hook a 15 minute timer to the propane fireplace so the guests dont leave it on and run all the propane out.

2007-09-16 16:34:44 · 2 answers · asked by ericthompson_ems 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to know if there is anybody out there that does this for a living? If so, what is the average amount of houses you do per week? month? season?

2007-09-16 16:29:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-16 16:22:20 · 3 answers · asked by randall 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can I still have gas (stove) and hot water?

2007-09-16 16:19:45 · 6 answers · asked by Janis S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-16 16:03:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-16 15:44:56 · 7 answers · asked by Mike T 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i got some chocolate in a hollister t shirt i just bought i was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get it out and its been there for a day

2007-09-16 15:33:53 · 7 answers · asked by Shrey S 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-16 15:33:44 · 2 answers · asked by craftmanstks 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A depression of sorts (not sure if it would be categorized as resembling a sinkhole) is beginning to form next to the location of our private well near the house. The well is located near the top of a slope, and the depression -- now maybe 4"-6" deep at its worst -- is on the uphill side of the well, about two feet away from it. The total depression is maybe around a foot, 16 inches in diameter.

First noticed it earlier this summer when it was a few inches deep. I put soil there and grass seed, not thinking the problem through entirely. Now it formed again, a bit deeper this time.

The subdivision is built on top of a rather high glacial hill. Location is in the upper Midwest.

What's causing this, what do I need to know about it, and what should I do about it?

Thank you.

2007-09-16 15:29:03 · 3 answers · asked by Me 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

hi,
i have a really small room and i have some peices of furnature in it. and i was wondering if there is anything i should get rid of. i dont think there is but im asking anyway. plus, where is a good place to get rid of my stuffed animals? i cant bring myself to throw them away. they all have a meaning but they are taking up space. im 13 and i have WAY too many stuffed animals. but this is my furnature:

I have a dresser
I have a Television (which i cant get rid of because my dad just paid for cable.)
a bed, twin (obviously)
i have a minifridge next to the closet
i have a lamp
and thats it.

and my room is so small. its 12 by 10 feet! i think that i should get rid of the dresser. because its so huge and i dont have alot of clothes. im mainly here asking what i should do with all the stuffed animanls. i cant throw them because they are all perfectly clean and it good condition and they all mean something, but my room is too small. what can i do with them that will...

2007-09-16 15:28:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

what web sites should I visit for these

2007-09-16 15:25:03 · 3 answers · asked by STOPthatNOISE 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was recently mugged and am worried the attackers will come to my home because I fought back since they have my id among other things. What are the rates for home security systems and which is the best???

2007-09-16 15:23:12 · 8 answers · asked by 0000000000000 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-16 15:23:01 · 5 answers · asked by L G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-16 15:14:00 · 11 answers · asked by ika 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I tried adjusting the ballcock and the little plastic thing that feels like sludge but it still does it? Please dont tell me I need a plumber.

2007-09-16 15:10:28 · 11 answers · asked by Jennifer P 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to find some good wallpaper website.

I found one:

www.mayanewworld.com

You have no other good recommendation.

2007-09-16 15:07:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-16 14:49:20 · 6 answers · asked by THE-MUZZ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I suspect this is some sort of fungal growth. Does anyone know how to rid them of this. The leaves are starting to look dried up.

2007-09-16 14:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by E P 1 in Garden & Landscape

For security reasons I need to buy and install ( it is already wired from the old one that broke a long time ago), but I need to buy an elec. garage door opener for security but also I have very little money, so what would you suggest I do ? If I have to pay $200 I will, but thought I'd ask you first as I am living on pennies.

2007-09-16 14:43:59 · 2 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

What are those dried rolling shrubs called that you would see in old western movies or cartoons?

2007-09-16 14:36:37 · 19 answers · asked by Pete 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Need to get some good advice about electrical wiring. What's the best way to wire from a recepticle. Want to run about 6 feet from recepticle to 2 switches. One goes to patio light; the other to a switch which will control 3 recessed lights. Thinking of running 14/2 from one switch to the recessed lights and then also run the 14/2 between each recessed box (about 3 feet between each box). I want the recessed lights to all rung off of one switch (will use a dimmer for ta switch). What do you thinki is best way to do this. recepticle to swich one, switch one and two connected together, then run switch one to pation light and swith (dimmer) 2 to the first recessed, which will go to second recessed then from second to the third? By the way I'm thinking 14/2 because its connecting to a 15 amp breaker.
Thanks for all your help.

2007-09-16 14:32:35 · 4 answers · asked by oldbridgenj 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi! I recently bought the Very Hungry Caterpillar bedding for my toddler son's room. Its adorable! Problem is I can't find any corresponding wall art to decorate the rest of his room with. The artwork itself seems a very simple design, and while I could probably freehand the caterpillar and butterfly on his walls, I'm a bit scared to do anything so permanent. Any ideas on how to create a large caterpillar and medium butterfly using easy to find materials? Felt, tissue paper, whatever. I welcome your ideas and concepts! You could really have a lot of fun, incorporating the food, the sun, etc... found in the book!

Here's a link to the bedding itself:

http://www.amazon.com/Carle-Hungry-Caterpillar-Bedding-Collection/dp/B000GKJA5A


Thanks people!!!

2007-09-16 14:31:00 · 9 answers · asked by bijou 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-16 14:24:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

of the time, however hasn't gone off once since I've installed the high end gutter guards. My question is, would the gutter guards effect the sump filling with water? Or has the ground around my new home (house is new construction) settled?

2007-09-16 14:23:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

just bought new sofas..how do icare for them? Its a natuzzi italian leather sofa.

2007-09-16 14:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-16 14:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by drenee7 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Pleas provide detailed info, a good picture, or both! I NEED to do this on my bro!

2007-09-16 14:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by Becca the Prankster 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My stairs are 15' long and 3.25' wide. Do most carpets come in 15' widths? Or will I be charged for a 12' width x 15' long?

2007-09-16 13:50:23 · 2 answers · asked by hello 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've lived in the same place for almost ayear and never had a problem with my garbage disposal until now. I turn it on and it makes a buzzing noise but it doesn't grind anything. It's pretty full too. I have no I idea what's wrong. I've never lived by myself before so I have never had to deal with this. Are you supposed ti empty it or something? I am completely clueless. Thanxs!

2007-09-16 13:47:31 · 9 answers · asked by Fiona 3 in Maintenance & Repairs