Home & Garden - 4 October 2007

2007-10-04 12:05:22 · 3 answers · asked by deano 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to cut a 1ft x 1ft square hole out from a 1/2 inch thick MDF board. I've used a hand held jig saw and it works pretty well but I was wondering if the Rotozip can do it any faster in comparison since it uses a rotating cutting bit instead of a straight blade. Also, which cuts cleaner? The jigsaw always leaves strands. Thanks guys.

2007-10-04 12:05:05 · 13 answers · asked by Mightie Mouse 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

why do i keep getting excessive fruit flies in my kitchen?
I dont have fruit but there are 2 dirty dishes, minimally dirty. I should be able to have 2 dishes w//o creating a world of fruit flies!

2007-10-04 12:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by boston_chika 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want one of those small stand alone water dispensers. The type that are generally inexpensive and ceramic. Does anyone know what stores sell these?? I dont want to order it online, and I already checked the gimmees ie target, walmart, and home depot.
Here is a pic of what I am talking about.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/info_picture.php/masterid=42985375

2007-10-04 11:54:02 · 3 answers · asked by firequestion 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

if you were put in a room with nothing but a toilet, computer, tap and shower what would you buy first online????

2007-10-04 11:51:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am looking for this furniture set that Pier One was selling about 3 years ago...anyone know of any place that might sell furniture from a previous season?

2007-10-04 11:44:25 · 2 answers · asked by Rachael 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

A 70 foot high dead tree has been looming above my driveway for some time now. Despite my promises to get it cut down, I didn't happen. Now its fallen on its of regard, but it only fell half way. The way its positioned, its at no risk of hurting anything since it'll just fall into open woods. But, still, its procariously leaning now.
When I got an estimate to have it cut down, the guy quoted me a whooping $400! Since at my previously own property I had gotten three cut down and hauled away for $800, you can see my hesitation.
I don't want to pay someone to come and finish the job because its not worth hundreds of dollars. Especially since NOONE goes over there. There are no kids or anyone who play there. Still, the looming, ominous tree is a little unnerving.
Please dont suggest paying someone. I've obviously already considered that and will use it as a last resort. I'm just looking for other options. Here are some pictures:

http://sarahaeris.livejournal.com/

2007-10-04 11:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by Lunar Sarah 4 in Garden & Landscape

Would one be available at my local arts and crafts store or somewhere else?

2007-10-04 11:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by Mizuki K 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What should I do?!

2007-10-04 11:37:20 · 2 answers · asked by Be 3 in Garden & Landscape

have all this wall space above my stove What can I hang that won't be a fire hazard.. Would it be safe to hang a picture frame?

2007-10-04 11:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know where I can find some nice Windows Blinds that block UV rays/Sun Heat from coming into my room.

Im trying to find some on Jcpenney.com and target.com. Those are the two places I can olny get my Blinds from. I please need your help.

When the sun hits my room at around 2PM-7PM my room get HOT!. I have cheap plastic $3.00 blinds currenty, I would like to know if anyone here has the Faux Wood Blinds and if they block the UV rays out/Heat.


www.target.com
www.jcpenney.com

2007-10-04 11:33:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-04 11:18:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-04 11:11:39 · 12 answers · asked by salsaaj 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i want to fit a lock on the inside of the door so the door can be opened slightly by the person inside

2007-10-04 11:03:33 · 9 answers · asked by ellen s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am purchasing a new home and rather than showing a living room in the floor plans they are indicating a great room. The upgrades that come with the home only pertain to formal rooms so is a great room considered to be a formal room?

2007-10-04 11:01:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to keep my basement dry, I am very handy so I like to do it myself.

2007-10-04 10:58:32 · 3 answers · asked by antonio_angarita 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just bought two solid wood end tables, a small footstool (which i will reapolster), and a elgin quartz clock ( i think it is an anniversarry clock) with wood on the top and bottom and it has frosted flowers on the side. it's brass it has a pendulum in it. I paid $85 for all of it. did i make a good purchase, or should have gone for a lower price?

2007-10-04 10:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by Summer Dawn 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have replaced the heating element in my dryer the first time it stopped heating and that worked fine. Now its not heating again the heating element checks out so do both thermostats.
Any Idea's?

2007-10-04 10:47:51 · 9 answers · asked by Reverend57 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We bought a new house that house a 12 ft by 20 ft cedar deck. I need to stain or seal it, and I was thinking about going with a semi instead of a solid or clear. I tried Cabot Solid Color on my last deck and was unimpressed by the look and durability. I was going to try Wolman DuraStain this time, but was also considering CWF-UV from Flood. I think I will only need one gallon.

Any tips on sealant/stain choice, new cedar preparation, and application? Anybody have experience with Flood CWF-UV?

2007-10-04 10:45:44 · 5 answers · asked by dougneb 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Don't ask why, but I need a nice ceramic lawn gnome. You know, blue pants, white beard, red cap?

I've tried Home Depot already.

2007-10-04 10:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-04 10:37:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-04 10:35:34 · 1 answers · asked by johnnyg 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-04 10:32:32 · 3 answers · asked by DEE W 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

They are done flowering out, now I have just these stalks and leaves all over my flower bed. I was wondering if it would be safe to cut them down some? If it is how far can I cut without harming them?

2007-10-04 10:20:19 · 2 answers · asked by Jacob's Mommy 7 in Garden & Landscape

I need to know how to dry out zuchinni or pumpkkin seeds from this year to plant next spring?

2007-10-04 10:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-04 10:15:26 · 2 answers · asked by jay j 1 in Garden & Landscape

I don't remember it exactly, I saw it at the end of last school year during a trip to the local college campus. My first description would be to call it a tree, but I'm not even sure if it is a tree. I don't remember much about the branches or trunk or anything, but it did not have many leaves, was fairly tall, and had these huge white flowers on it. The flowers were by themselves, not in groups, and each was about as big as my hand if not bigger. I don't remember how many there were, but not very many. The flowers smelled really really good and the scent was strong. It was planted next to a walkway kinda against a wall.

I don't know much of anything about plants, I hope my probably-distorted memory of the plant is enough for somebody to help me put a name to it. Thanks!

2007-10-04 10:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by Kayla 1 in Garden & Landscape

This happened to me before with another air mattress and I don't know how to prevent this condensation from occurring. If I notice it too late, then the air mattress is molded and I have to throw it away. Any ideas?

2007-10-04 10:08:32 · 2 answers · asked by mp 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an exterior wall made out of 12" cinder blocks in my basement. its showing daylight through some of the vertical gaps between bricks towards the top of the wall.

I want to seal them up for the winter. I was considering painting them, jamming caulking in there, or just putting some sort of plaster over the visible gaps.

I'm a renter, my landlord said to just paint over the brick.

I'm looking for a stop gap solution to last 1-3 years, so don't tell me to strip the mortar from between the bricks & remortar.

2007-10-04 10:07:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to fix this John Deere lawn tractor- I think the spark plugs need to be replaced since I am having trouble getting it to turn over and start.

2007-10-04 10:06:20 · 2 answers · asked by JP 1 in Maintenance & Repairs