Home & Garden - 1 October 2007

2007-10-01 11:22:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My mom wishes our house to look like an Irish cottage. We saw some people getting stonework done by an Irish company but unfortunately we forgot to write the name down. How would I go about finding people to do a complete renovation on our house so that it looks like an Irish cottage? Thanks :)

2007-10-01 11:21:04 · 6 answers · asked by Haylsinator 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just moved into an apartment and the previous owners didnt take care of their linoleum floor in the kitchen. It's textured and it accumulated dirt and grim that look like black specks in the ridges. I am desperate to clean it all up but I don't want to use heavy chemicals like bleach to take it out along with the gloss of the linoleum.

2007-10-01 11:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by njnow02 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

If it can filter more things, all the better. But at least those two.

Not too expensive either.

2007-10-01 11:11:47 · 2 answers · asked by anonymous 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

i would like to buy this item asap, it was in the argos last year

2007-10-01 11:08:25 · 4 answers · asked by georgina.mcintosh@btinternet.com 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

dont tell me which ones are better just tell me where i can get latex tubing from...

2007-10-01 11:00:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-01 10:55:11 · 4 answers · asked by Ma Barley 5 in Garden & Landscape

My little boy brings me flowers (usually weeds like dandelions, but it's the thought) almost every day from the yard. I would like to keep some of these because they mean a lot to me. Any ideas on how to keep them from falling apart so I could put them in an album or something?

2007-10-01 10:49:34 · 2 answers · asked by Eraserhead 6 in Garden & Landscape

The garage door is attached to the ceiling at two points on either side by the track. On the left side it was bolted into the sheet rock- no stud! So obviously one of the screw broke and the whole left track slanted, or pivoted, further to the left (the left track is crooked)- with only 1 screw holding it on.

Because the track on the left is slanting left, it's causing the whole thing to be slanted. On the right track- the top wheel has come off the track, and when the left track moved it caused the bottom of the right track to push outward to the right bending the track. So now at the left side it hits the ground, but on the right there is about a foot of space open!

Have put in a new upper bolt to straighten out track... Can not seem to get wheel back on.... tried straightening out bent rail... door closes most of the way, but the biggest problem is making the door straight again! help? what should I do in what order?

2007-10-01 10:48:29 · 4 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Yesterday I put my ladder in the corner of my garage and knocked the sensor bracket off the bottom.I put bracket back on but light is still yellow the other side is a green light.When pushing the remote or the button in garage the door goes all the way up and then all the way down the door will not stay up other than that it sounds find and I had no problems until I found the bracket off.

2007-10-01 10:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by eagle 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The pot gets cleaned daily after use, but seems no matter how often or what I've tried as a cleaner, the brown stains from the coffee remain -- the lid is now so discoloured, it looks awful!!

2007-10-01 10:33:29 · 15 answers · asked by belloftheyukon 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have heard vinegar, will apple cider vinegar work? i used to buy a coffee maker solution but i want to clean it today so... thanx for your time.

2007-10-01 10:26:21 · 6 answers · asked by CATWOMAN 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

A while ago when I forgot my keys I tried breaking into my house and messed up the metal stripping on the door frame. Ever since then the locks haven't worked properly- you can't unlock the doorknob lock.

I'm trying to get the door off so I can replace the doorknob. I've already removed the pins and the crusty paint, but we can't get it open. It isn't a deadbolt that's locked so I don't see why it should be so difficult, but it won't budge.

Any suggestions for getting my door off?

I can't afford to get a professional.

2007-10-01 10:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a loose jeans that look new but my mom said i can do anything with it. Im not sure if i can slash the knee of jeans, any ideas??

2007-10-01 09:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

anyone have any sugestions for masking? farmer won't change

2007-10-01 09:13:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I tried cleaning my coffee maker with water and a lilttle bit of soap and water I turned it on so it would "brew" it did perfectly and cleaned it. I was then going to run it again with some plain water and now it wont brew? Did I break it ?

2007-10-01 09:08:22 · 3 answers · asked by alexmissesu 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-01 09:05:33 · 7 answers · asked by Barb M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

They are pretty heavy....5' by 4 about 1/2 inch thick. Any suggestion what to do with them? How much would they be worth if they would buy them?

2007-10-01 08:57:25 · 2 answers · asked by Shouldawenttolawschool 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know we're in October now and they are proberbly hybernating, but ever scince we made the patio around the pond the frogs have just dissapeared. Will they come back next Spring? Will i still get frogspawn? We used to have so many frogs.
(We made the pond last spring)

2007-10-01 08:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by let me have my fractured logic 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I presently have a portable dishwasher but need a new one and would like a built-in . I understand the requirements re-plumbing and electrical but do I need to build a cabinet to put it in or can it just sit at the end of my cabinets if I put a top and side on it?

2007-10-01 08:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-01 08:43:32 · 10 answers · asked by jnpflan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-01 08:42:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

when refurnishing, what can/do you do with your old furniture?

2007-10-01 08:42:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have progress energy here in Raleigh, NC and they charge $0.10 per kilowatt which is outrageous. They are also a monopoly. I no option to switch electric companies. The home is 2300 square feet and is all electric. No gas appliances. Would it be possible to switch to a generator and just buy gas when needed? If so, how long would it be before I notice the savings?

2007-10-01 08:41:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have just removed a climbing rose and rambler both 15 years old ( a lot of heavy work).All branches and foliage is removed and I am left with two stumps of roots no more than 10 ins high. I do not want them to re grow--any chance of this? or can I do something else to make sure they are dead.

2007-10-01 07:52:59 · 9 answers · asked by confused gardener 2 in Garden & Landscape

How many people can fit into a 780 square feet suite? .... we are planning to celebrate a 21st birthday in Las Vegas and cant decide if to go with a 1050 square feet suite for $1000 or a 780 square feet suite for $600?? it will be approximately 20-30 people maybe even less... they will all of course reserve their own room and would be in our suite in the evening for cocktails and beer... we dont want to spend the $1000 if we can fit as much people in a 780 square feet room... u know... please help?... =)

By the way here are links to the floor plans:

780Square feet Luxury Suite: http://www.luxor.com/hotel/hotel_tower_luxury_suite.aspx

1050 Square feet Premier Suite:
http://www.luxor.com/hotel/hotel_tower_premier_suite.aspx


Thank you

2007-10-01 07:46:58 · 4 answers · asked by ABC 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a tropical climate. The community I live is has alley ways behind the homes for utility - trash collection and such. Now we just moved into this home and removed a short chain link fence and installed a 6' tall wooden fence. There is enough space beyond the back side (facing out) of the fence to park a car. There is a concrete encasement, about 5' X 4' X 3' high, to keep the trash can in on non collection days. There is about 2 feet between my fence and the back of the concrete.
I just noticed the other day how easy it would be for anyone to stand on the concrete and jump over my fence. I would like to plant something there to make that very difficult. The space to plant is about 5 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Aesthetics are somewhat important, but it is in the back. Primarily the purpose is to block that area from a person who wishes to climb.

Thanks for any answers or suggestions.

2007-10-01 07:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by MauriceChavez 3 in Garden & Landscape

They are living near my daugher's window leaving droppings which is super unsafe for humans. How can we get them to go elsewhere, but not kill or hurt them?

2007-10-01 07:21:10 · 5 answers · asked by #2 in the oven 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-01 07:10:04 · 4 answers · asked by Wendy K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to see if it's worth the $1300 they charge compared to the others that range from $29 to $59.

2007-10-01 06:46:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape