Home & Garden - 16 September 2007

2007-09-16 05:37:38 · 12 answers · asked by nobs 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a lawn mower, 2 yrs. old that has some serious internal issues...It got hung up and now when it turns over it knocks really bad while running. I am looking to take the block out of an older 3.5 and bolt all the parts onto it from the new one and throw the newer, more damaged block away. Is this possible? Are the holes on the blocks for carbs and pipes etc...all the same for 3.5-5hp motors?? My dad has a bunch of old lawn mowers at his house that don't run. 3 of them are B&S Someone please fill me in..

Thank you.

2007-09-16 05:36:20 · 1 answers · asked by james_spader_jr 3 in Other - Home & Garden

please help... the problem: hot water is fine to start within the shower or the taps, but then the pressure drops until the water stops running completely. central heating is working ok... pilot light is on, radiators are all fine;cold water tap pressure is ok.....this has been happening for a few weeks on and of but now it seems to be all the time.....can anyone give me any clues what the problem might be! x

2007-09-16 05:33:53 · 13 answers · asked by feeteeandmurt 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

but he keeps digging again. What and how do i get rid of this pesky critter? Fill the hole with poison what brand? Or set traps? thank you

2007-09-16 05:33:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I own a mobile home. I have a fuel oil furnace that is shot as far as i am concerned. I want somethign thats going to keep me warm without breaking my budget. I am remodeling and adding all kinda of insulation. What should i get???

2007-09-16 05:30:18 · 6 answers · asked by khakushia 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

and it is winterized, which means that they put anti-freeze in the pipes and drains as so they will not freeze. What does it take to flush that all out? Process and cost please.

2007-09-16 05:29:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What should i be looking for in a good diy drill.
I want to spend say upto £60 ish.
I soon will have to put up shelves,towel rails etc.
Will need something that goes through wood as well as brick
with relative ease.
Where is best to shop?

2007-09-16 05:25:56 · 12 answers · asked by jim c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for some inspirations for my new apartment's kitchen. I want to go with an italian look. So far all I can think of it some grapes and wine bottles. Any idea's or links would be great!

2007-09-16 05:25:04 · 8 answers · asked by JEEP15462 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

How much do I prune? The bush is 8 feet tall.

2007-09-16 05:18:48 · 2 answers · asked by Carl 6 in Garden & Landscape

I currently have a woodburning stove that needs to be replaced. A friend of ours says he has a corn stove and seems to be persuading my husband towards that. I need to know more before making a decision. I had never even heard of a corn stove. Any advice or suggestions?

2007-09-16 05:18:13 · 11 answers · asked by brat789456 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Is it necessary for a property to have planning regulations if a converison of this type has happened in the past

2007-09-16 05:13:12 · 7 answers · asked by Fontayne 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I attach papers to my walls with rubber cement? Will it harm the walls?

2007-09-16 05:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Especially to eliminate useless internal insects such as bedbugs etc?
Is that okay with alcohol? And what kind of alcohol I should use ? How can I use it? just splash the alcohol in every crevices, tucks and seams?

2007-09-16 04:41:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-16 04:38:21 · 10 answers · asked by Cheryl S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My office window is facing north. what is better for the eyes: to put the computer with its back facing the window meaning I am facing the window when using it, or with its back facing one of the walls so I am facing the wall when using it(?) I am not sure because of the light: when facing the window the screen gets less light because it is hiding a portion of the window plus the light is coming from behind it. On the other hand when facing the wall, won't there be glare from the screen due to the light? I guess my question is generally what is more recommended - to put with its back side facing a windoew or facing a wall(?) THANKS.

2007-09-16 04:32:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a condo, and I have a sun-room kind of balcony. It's covered entirely in glass panels. The glass is double-layered, so over time it's become foggy between the two panels. The association/neighborhood is forcing me to do something about it, because it looks bad. What are my options? I don't want to replace all of the glass, because that is quite a bit too costly for me. Are there companies that do this sort of thing? Give me some sources.

2007-09-16 04:31:30 · 4 answers · asked by Stupid Flanders 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

What products or techniques can be used with black appliances to get a streak free shine?? I have used every product on the shelf and I still get streaks on my oven, microwave and stove. Does anyone have suggestions????

2007-09-16 04:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by Nunya 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

in a weed eater for example

2007-09-16 04:12:40 · 8 answers · asked by enrique 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-16 04:11:36 · 5 answers · asked by mitch 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Do you use throw rugs or any type of carpet in your bathroom? Someone told me that having carpets in your bathroom is a faux pas. Should the floor be kept carpetless???

2007-09-16 04:04:29 · 9 answers · asked by hipster 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The only problem is around here most people have white windows, the people who built my house put brown windows in so do you think the olive green siding and brown storm windows with a greenish brown roof will go well? Because I've only seen the olive green houses with black trim and white windows ( this is my mother speaking lol)

2007-09-16 04:02:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I want something the goes with dark wood trim. It is stained like a dark walnut. The front room raps around to the kitchen and down the hall so it would be all the same color... I really do not want tan or sage green.

2007-09-16 04:02:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

They had the swivel sweeper commercial on TV this morning and they were offering 2 for the price of 1. I just wonder if they are as great as they show on TV?

2007-09-16 03:50:28 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

When I was a child, my neighbor got all moms bread bags because she made weaved plastic rugs to go on the floor. If the bread bags were sunbeam, the rugs were yellow, if they were butternut, the rugs were a blue color. She weaved them by hand. She was very poor, lived in an old house with a big front porch and everyone sat on the portch. I loved to go to her house and sit in the swing. I think its an art that was lost because no one believes in making bread bag rugs anymore. Anyone ever see this done or know how to do it?

2007-09-16 03:48:52 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What are the specific statistics?

2007-09-16 03:31:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I do. It's much nicer. And cheaper. And greener

2007-09-16 03:27:30 · 30 answers · asked by Banwa 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Well basically, my mum is painting our bathroom at the minute and when she was by the bathtub we smelt this weird indescribable smell. Then she started to continue painting by the toilet and it smells real bad of sewage, its not really strong but strong enough to make you feel sick, basically its smells like an open drain, we checked the tolilet and the floor around it and there is no leaks nor blocks in the toilet at all. Where could the smell be coming from and what should we do! It stinks!
Thanks!

2007-09-16 03:23:31 · 10 answers · asked by Tink 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

How do I go about having a private sale that I can sell things for fairly reasonable prices. I don't want to sell my 80.00 commerative plate for 4.00. I don't want to call it an Estate sale either. Any ideas?

2007-09-16 03:17:10 · 10 answers · asked by Elise W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-16 03:15:45 · 6 answers · asked by YeagerB 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have bought a light fittin and there is only blue and brown on the light fitting but in the ceiling there is blue brown and green(earth) so does anybody know what i do with the earth wire?

2007-09-16 03:13:28 · 4 answers · asked by sarah g 3 in Maintenance & Repairs