Home & Garden - 6 October 2007

I've just renovated my bathroom and the final thing was to install our new toilet - it doesn't fit!!! We went back to the store and they said all toilets are a standard size - the problem is there is only 10 inches between where the bolts go and the wall and we need 12 for any of the toilets that are now made. Any ideas???????

2007-10-06 12:37:27 · 7 answers · asked by Mica 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-06 12:36:37 · 4 answers · asked by Shawn Z 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-06 12:31:32 · 5 answers · asked by tas 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our yard is bordered by an ugly grey cinder block wall. We have a lovely vine covering it 7 months of the year but the leaves fall off during cold months. My husband doesn't want to put a trellis in front because we have 13-year old grapevines there (which also disappear in winter). Is there a vine that will:
1. climb a wall
2. hold leaves in somewhat cold weather
3. survive SoCal summer heat?

2007-10-06 12:28:26 · 7 answers · asked by tootooplay 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-06 12:26:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sporadic 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Its not a leather seat, its a regular kinda seat ig uess you could say. Its a greyish seat.

2007-10-06 12:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in C.A. and I have at some places seen a carpet like growth of tiny clovers about 1/4 or 1/3 of the size of regular clovers, I usually find them growing in very moist, shaded places where moss grows very well. I have seen it grow under bushes, behind brick walls, and under concrete steps. I love the plant but don't know what it is called, it's oh so green. I love moss also ;)

2007-10-06 12:21:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The tire came off the rim of a lawnmower. I'm unable to put the tire back on the rim so that it can be re-inflated. How do I put the tire back on so that it fits on the rim so that when I put the air back in it stays in.

2007-10-06 12:21:01 · 3 answers · asked by Brit 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-06 12:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by kentucky tank 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-06 12:13:03 · 3 answers · asked by Tsunami 7 in Garden & Landscape

I'm refinishing an old cabinet/sideboard/? that I got for free from an old neighbor. I don't know exactly what it is, but it's low, like a sideboard, with three doors. When I got it, there were no knobs, but there is a hole in each door.

The problem is, the holes are RIGHT in the center of the doors! Is there any reason for this? Would this be an OK place to put the knobs? Or would it be better to drill new holes on the side, and if I did that, what would I do about the old holes?

I know there were a lot of questions there - any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

2007-10-06 12:11:07 · 5 answers · asked by KrisD 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i tried putting the leaves between wax paper and ironing it but the wax paper only stays together for a short time. is there a specific way to iron it that would make the wax paper stick together long. or is there another way of preserving the leaves?

2007-10-06 12:08:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-06 12:05:15 · 4 answers · asked by WAHHH 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband thought that I had bought a roman tub faucet for our new jacuzzi tub, but I bought a wall mount. The roman tub faucet just don't have enough room. So now I have three pretty little holes in the corner of my tub! Any idea of how to cover it? Does Jacuzzi sell a 'corner plate' or something? If not any other ideas? I don't want a 'hole-y' tub! Thanks!

2007-10-06 11:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by obscureallure 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-06 11:15:14 · 8 answers · asked by pianoman 7 in Garden & Landscape

Is it even possible if animals have been living in a home for years? Just moved into a new home and the former owners had two dogs and a cat, and it smells disgusting in the basement.

2007-10-06 11:11:12 · 10 answers · asked by dullerd 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i would like to paint over the old yellow tile on our bathroom walls, and of course in the shower. is that possible, and how can i do that?

2007-10-06 11:10:06 · 3 answers · asked by prettygirl415 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I saw a couple of joint compound at home depot. What is the difference between top-layer and all purpose? Is top-layer more special for some reason. And are there other types out there.

2007-10-06 10:55:18 · 0 answers · asked by RT 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi ,
how much will a 90 lbs dry/type concrete cover ..the bag you add water from home depot ? I want to do a 4 inch deep path to my backyard for a walkway ..
thanks JJ ..las vegas

2007-10-06 10:42:10 · 4 answers · asked by KOOL7 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-06 10:24:32 · 1 answers · asked by Zaidy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i was cleaning the bathrooms and when i reached my toilet, i put in comet(the germ killing powder for tilets) and when i went to turn the knob, no water cam out....you know whenyou trun the toilret knob, water comes down form the sides, well no water cam down,. plzz help.
i donr thkn the chain is broken, it looks fine, i think its the amount of water in the tank... how much water is supposed to be in it. my toilet has water below the cicle thing

2007-10-06 10:09:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a craftsman 6.5 push mower it wont start?

Ihave put fresh gas in it
I put new spark plug as well as a new air filter and new oil....
IT seems not to be getting gas i cleaned the carb check to see if the gas tube flows gas right in to the carb just flows good..

How ever when i put starting fluid in it she starts right up then dies it seems not to be getting gas what can it be????????

2007-10-06 09:51:26 · 5 answers · asked by goochie1234 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello! I am from Tampa, Florida - I am trying to find the perfect tree (maybe topiary or ornamental) to plant along side of our house where you can see underneath the tree so the snakes can't hide or are visible if they are there...any suggestions on the best tree to get?

2007-10-06 09:47:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The breadmaker, used twice because it takes so long to bake a loaf the size of a cup cake.The electric egg boiler for every time you need 6 eggs boiled? The breville sandwich toaster, which is such a pain to clean you never use it. The electric juicer? The chocolate fountain the kids tip over the carpet every time they use it? The electric cocktail mixer?

2007-10-06 09:42:09 · 37 answers · asked by Christina K 6 in Other - Home & Garden

My appliances are black and cabinetry is white. The floor is a beige natural tile. What is a good wall color to coordinate it all?

The kitchen is not very wide but is quite long.

2007-10-06 09:39:37 · 7 answers · asked by missbecky75 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-06 09:28:53 · 27 answers · asked by keencowkingk 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i tried to flush the toilet but i wouldnt flush. i would turn the knob but htenn nio water would come, i think it was no water to flush or something.....what the hell do i do? i was cleaning the bathrooms, then i turned the knob but no water came down....u kno the wter that comees down when u flush what do i do??

2007-10-06 09:27:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone know of any colours beginning with the letter "C" and the letter "G" (not grey however)....help much appreciated.

2007-10-06 09:15:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

A few days ago my wife woke me up with news that the lights were out in both the fridge and freeze in our 7 year old Frididaire side by side. I found the breaker tripped, reset it, and went about my day. Today several days later I've noticed that the ice maker isn't working. I removed the unit from the freezer and it had ice cubes in the mold (not a water supply problem). I thawed out the mold and examined the mechanical parts - everything looks ok - nothing broken, I could even turn the gear in the direction of the arrow and it moved. The freezer is as cold as it normally is. What else could be the problem? My guess is that the motor has burnt up and when it did it caused the breaker to trip, but I'm no expert on these things. If that's the case, would I be better off replacing the entire ice maker or replacing individual parts? Any thoughts would be most appreciated! Thanks.

2007-10-06 09:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by Crox Trader 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like REAL WORLD EXAMPLES. Like if you own a brownstone, or are a landlord. What does it cost to heat your brownstone BY OIL ANNUALLY?

2007-10-06 09:05:29 · 2 answers · asked by sircarpediem 3 in Maintenance & Repairs