Home & Garden - 5 October 2007

I'm in the Chicago area. We'd like to plant a nice shade tree on a sunny corner of our lot (right where the local parade passes by in the summer). We only want to spend about $100, so it won't be a full sized tree, but should be bigger than a sapling.

If we plant one that size this weekend, will it survive the winter? Will planting it now give it a chance to establish strong roots before spring?

Or, should we wait to plant in the spring?

2007-10-05 09:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by Maureen 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-05 09:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Sarai♥ 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-05 09:29:53 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Sarai♥ 4 in Garden & Landscape

Anyone out there have any clues as to why my washing machine doesn't spin anymore and how I might fix it? It runs through the rest of the programme fine, but won't spin.

Surely someone out there knows how to fix washing machines. I'm not a fool I can use tools, it won't be your fault if I blow myself up. Just point me in the right direction..please.

2007-10-05 09:28:53 · 18 answers · asked by artman 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a gorgeous cream Italian leather sofa and I need to know the best way of keeping it clean.

2007-10-05 09:28:38 · 21 answers · asked by lisa c 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I must fit a black granite worktop tomorrow, question is what do i use to seal the joints? Black silicone? or is there a special type of sealant to use?
Thanks in advance

2007-10-05 09:26:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I can't find any pictures online of what I'm thinking of, so maybe I'm using the wrong terminology. It's the type of wood furniture that looks like it was once one color and then painted over with a different color (usually a lighter color) and the top paint looks like it's cracking a bit and it reveals the color underneath. Or it looks like it's been scratched or bumped revealing the color underneath.

I want to learn how to paint (or whatever the process is) some older wood furniture, so that it looks like I've described. Does anyone know the steps? What products to use? Also, what if the wood already has some sort of varnish on it, how do I remove it easily, or do I need to?

Thanks!

2007-10-05 09:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by I, Sapient 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

please help me because I found a house and the kitchen is very small but the dining room is extremely large help!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-05 09:16:11 · 6 answers · asked by shonda j 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-05 09:09:14 · 6 answers · asked by Teri S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What do you use to sand the wood (hand sanding, orbital etc)? any specific brand or type of polyurathane or polyacrylic finish?

2007-10-05 09:08:49 · 2 answers · asked by Misser 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the combination. It is a dial kind with a handle lever to open it.

2007-10-05 09:03:39 · 12 answers · asked by Peter R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-05 08:57:28 · 5 answers · asked by Gill T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

hi!
i am looking for tips on frugal living i already do a lot but due to a lack of income i really have to pare down! even when i get income in again
thanks

2007-10-05 08:54:56 · 8 answers · asked by katylady77 2 in Other - Home & Garden

About a week ago a spot in my yard began to get soft and sink. It's spreading and getting deeper! The water line isn't anywhere near there and our bill isn't sky high, so it's not that. It could be the sewer line, cuz it's pretty aligned...but if it's NOT THE SEWER, WHAT ELSE COULD CAUSE IT? We don't live near a big body of water...or cliff. It's Ohio...

2007-10-05 08:54:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I really like a living room set they have, but it is not worth 1k. It has 2 cigarette holes that I think I can repair.. but I just really don't want to pay 1k for it (in cash, no "renting to own").

2007-10-05 08:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a bland LR that I want to spruce up.

I plan to paint the walls Andiron (from Sherwin Williams - its a deep greenish -gray color). I have a dark brown (think espresso) TV armoire and bookshelf in the Living Room. Not much else in the way of decoration. I'm just getting started.

What color curtains should I choose?

OH - My furniture is BLACK! But I actually plan to get rid of the black furniture soon (or maybe just get some beige or taupe slip covers).

Please help!

2007-10-05 08:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by tlatrice2002 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The key word is affordable. In other words whose got them at the cheapest prices?

2007-10-05 08:36:45 · 2 answers · asked by unlvraptor 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-05 08:34:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have seen a hand held drill before and can't think of the name of it now. It isn't a power tool... it has a wooden sort of bulb on top that you hold and looks similar to a screw driver on the bottom but is very pointy. You spin it in between your hands to drill the hole. I want to find one to put holes in the sides of some CDs and can't remember the darn name! Thanks!

2007-10-05 08:22:24 · 11 answers · asked by whoa 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

anone ever use one of these...looks like it sits on top of pool cover. It has a manual pump that starts the water flowing...should flow till water is all gone...it's only 10 bucks on sale but it is probably no better than my electric pump.....

2007-10-05 08:16:27 · 2 answers · asked by William F 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm really good at putting ikea stuff together i can throw them up in seconds,

my mother is getting a garden shed i was just wondering how hard are they to put up, will the shed come with plans to show how to assemble the shed.

2007-10-05 08:14:14 · 6 answers · asked by beboo 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have an open lawn without a deck but im getting a chiminea. Is it ok to put a chiminea on grass or should i put something under it like rocks?

2007-10-05 08:11:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I run my dishwasher almost everyday and yet it has a terrible "spoiled food" odor. Does anyone have any ideas about getting rid of it without damaging or dulling the stainless steel walls inside?

2007-10-05 08:07:45 · 12 answers · asked by Jane 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have just purchased an 11 year old house and will be doing the following upgrades: install hardwood floors, complete repaint of the house, new capet, 5 major new apliances, new deck, removing walls and upgrade of stairs, new windows and have heard and have had dealings with Direct Buy. If you have dealt with Direct Buy how was your experience and would you recommend Direct Buy. We will not be doing the upgrade work ourselves it will be done by contractors.

2007-10-05 08:07:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My 1930-built house has a small brick secondary chimney that only vents the gas water heater in the basement. It runs through an interior wall in the first and second floors. Though the roof and flashings were completely replaced 4 years ago, I have noticed for the past 6 months that the paint is peeling and the plaster thincoat is cracking in some of the walls and ceiling areas adjacent to where the chimney runs, especially in rainy weather. I've always been able to hear water running down the chimney during a rain (both chimneys are open top) but this dampness and cracking are new. Would a vented chimney cap prevent this or do you think I have a cracked liner that will need to be replaced? Or could it be that the caulking has shrunk away from the flashing?

It's a 2 1/2 story house with about an 8/12 roof pitch, so it would not be easy for me to climb up there. Also, there is no access to the attic/headspace. Should I call a roofer or a chimney guy?

2007-10-05 08:05:28 · 7 answers · asked by c_kayak_fun 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-05 08:05:20 · 3 answers · asked by bepar108 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-05 07:58:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-05 07:56:55 · 11 answers · asked by socemental 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-05 07:56:01 · 22 answers · asked by RoCanLoVer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-05 07:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by leijajenn 1 in Garden & Landscape