Home & Garden - 24 September 2007

There are no floors on top the bedroom and bathroom I am framing in, there is the existing roof of the garage (that's staying put) So really, no one will be walking on top. However, it might be used as storage. So, can I use 2 x 4's or should I use 2 x 6's? Thanks

2007-09-24 08:03:38 · 9 answers · asked by nfred 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Whenever I patch drywall with tape and mud. It leaves a smooth spot. The more I sand, the smoother it gets. But if I don't sand down, there is a blob. How do you get the patch to match the texture of the drywall?

2007-09-24 08:00:12 · 6 answers · asked by WilliamC70 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I recovered gold from fingers and cps. I used a mild nitric acid. I melted the gold using a gold flux and mapp torch. My question is what color should the buttons be? I have like a greyish type of color and under the grey there seems to be a hint of a golden type color. How can I get the gold to shine like the ones I see in pictures online? Did I do something wrong? Or do I need to clean and polish the buttons and if so how? Thanks!

2007-09-24 07:59:42 · 3 answers · asked by Jerome W 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need a lot of willows for my firemaking skill. If you like to cut willows for skill and not money, could you list your usename so that I could trade you sometime? My username is 1847zr.

2007-09-24 07:56:00 · 1 answers · asked by Shawn 3 in Garden & Landscape

It's got power and the interlock has power coming and going, any ideas? 4 year old Frigadaire Ulta Quiet

2007-09-24 07:55:44 · 4 answers · asked by ClassicMustang 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its a small warehouse only about 1400 square feet. We had a forklift leak and the floor is now a mess. The fluid was cleaned up with the absorb sand. But now the floor is a tint of yellow and has scuff marks all over from the forklift wheels and crates and such. What would be the best way to clean it up without renting a large machine. Is it possible? The floor has a sealer on it as well. Can we clean it without removing the sealer.

2007-09-24 07:49:24 · 3 answers · asked by Adam 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you think it would be economical for me to buy a goat so I won't need to mow my lawn so often? I'm a single mother and I really don't have the time or the strength. I saw 2 in the classifieds this weekend so I know it's possible.

2007-09-24 07:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by arismom 2 in Garden & Landscape

It's better for the environment, and the goat's poop could act as fertilizer. I could name him "Shecky", and charge kids $5/pop to pet him.

2007-09-24 07:44:12 · 14 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Garden & Landscape

When you get word that last-minute guests are on their way to your home, you can probably think of a dozen or more things you need to do: fix your appearance, clean your home, prepare food and drinks. What do you think is the most important thing to do before visitors arrive to make them feel welcome?

2007-09-24 07:42:35 · 1154 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am fitting a towel radiator but the exsisting pipe work is 10mm plastic hep20 and the decorative valves that came with the radiator are 15mm, Im sure there is some type of reducer available, does anyone know what there called an how I would fit them please ?

2007-09-24 07:41:05 · 9 answers · asked by fhodge 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My strip light in the kitchen will not work, is the bulb blown or is it the fuse on the side that is blown.

How do you tell and as I never changed this type of bulb how do you get the covering off to get to the lightbulb

2007-09-24 07:37:47 · 2 answers · asked by jimmyjock 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does it mean that the base will be split in two pieces?

2007-09-24 07:34:49 · 10 answers · asked by Jos S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

hi, i live in a one bedroom apartment, and unfortunetly heat is not included, i live one the third floor, and have an electric stove. But my windows are really out of date, they are the ones you have to twist the knob to open them.

2007-09-24 07:32:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

also is this a job you do outside or inside they said the chimney is not sealed who can help me and is it expesive help please asap ..

2007-09-24 07:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by jessica a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-24 07:26:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have some opaque glass that is about 1/4 inch thick. I want to make a clean cut at right angles to the length of the glass. I've used glass cutters to make stained glass items and to cut window glass, but have never tried to cut glass this thick. Is there a different method for glass of this thickness? Also, it has a pattern of some type on one side of it.

2007-09-24 07:20:53 · 6 answers · asked by rod s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Mine are Tide & Downy {I love the lavender & vanilla one}

2007-09-24 07:20:14 · 10 answers · asked by Kim 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm completely lost on this one. I've been leaning to a cream/beige colored curtain, something in a traditional style. Any ideas or help? Will a natural colored curtain look bad on a stark white wall? I can't paint in my apartment. Thank you!

2007-09-24 07:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by hmm 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

My lava lamp has been in storage for 3 or 4 years. It ended up laying on its side most of the time and may have been frozen at 1 point. There is also a bit of oily liquid around the cap. The water is cloudy and the lava stuff just looks like a big motionless wad sittin at the top. Is it possible for me to make the water clear again or get the lava movin like it should?

2007-09-24 07:19:10 · 7 answers · asked by Miranda W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-24 07:19:07 · 26 answers · asked by ngirl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've been getting alot of weeds in all of my flowerbeds & gardens, what is the best way to prevent all these weeds instead of having to go out there all the time and pulling weed.

2007-09-24 07:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by Deanna A 1 in Garden & Landscape

I left a vinyl sign in a hot car, and the blue ink from the sign bled into the tan seat. Any ideas for how to get the ink out would be a big help.

2007-09-24 07:15:25 · 10 answers · asked by Jon B 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

how can you adjust the height of your ceiling fan. i need to raise mine about 3 inches so i don't keep hitting my head. i have 13 inches of clearance from fan blades to the ceiling. any help greatly appreciated.

2007-09-24 07:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the difference in R value and is it worth it? What is the best kind of window to get and what is the R value of that?

2007-09-24 07:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by Vanessa 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a solid wood table that seems to be quite old. It's stained and covered with a waxy substance that's a little sticky. What's the best way to remove the waxy buildup? Afterwards, should I stain it or just use furniture polish, or oil?

2007-09-24 06:58:59 · 6 answers · asked by colorhappy 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-24 06:55:31 · 13 answers · asked by colorhappy 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

At first, I was really happy to learn that my daughter's class uses dry-erase boards to save paper. Now, I'm not so happy. They're saving trees and money, but I'm losing clothes that I really can't afford to replace (3 pairs of pants so far). She tries to be careful, but she's only 6. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

2007-09-24 06:53:56 · 4 answers · asked by Mom22girls 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-24 06:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by psdofrank 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought new furniture and i dont know what type of colors would go with olive green. i need to pick out a paint and carpet color.

Also..does it matter when decorating if it is too cool warm or neutral in room?

2007-09-24 06:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've tried mineral spirits - with a lot of rubbing the glue comes off, but the odors are horrible. I have an adhesive remover -although it doesn't damage the finish, you have to leave it sit for 30 minutes and again the smell is unbearable.
Anything I can use that WON'T make me feel sick and won't damage the floors?

2007-09-24 06:39:14 · 4 answers · asked by Roland'sMommy 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)