Home & Garden - 9 October 2007

All interior work:
I want to prime and latex paint some walls.
I also want to finish oil painting the basement cement floor.

The air compressor is an oiless 8 gallon 150 psi electric model
It easily powers an impact gun
has a regulator knob and two gauges.
The primer is the thickest of the liquids which I want to spray.

I got a HVLP Spray Gun
It has a 2.0 mm tip, All metal construction, and Brass Fan Nozzle with one quart dripless cup. Runs at 20 to 45 psi with 1/4 nps inlet. It has a Air Control, Spray Control, and Fluid Control for making adjustments.

Any advice is appreciated.

2007-10-09 16:37:10 · 6 answers · asked by Mitchy 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am about to lay down pebbles in my front yard, but have had conflicting advice about the use of weedmatting. What was there previously, under the scoria, proved to be useless.

2007-10-09 16:28:15 · 11 answers · asked by Raphael 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi everybody, i am into a research right now about human as a fertilizer. Does anyone know where i can get some information about it?

Thanks in advance..

2007-10-09 16:26:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm having my new house painted by paint contractor and the whole job will take about 5-6 days.

What is typically the common practice here: do I leave the door key with the contractor for the whole week so he can get in/out, OR do I open the door for him in the morning and lock it when the day is done?

I don't currently live in the new place so having to drive back and forth to open/close the door for the painters is kind of a hassle. But if I leave the key with him I'm worried he'll make a duplicate of it or something.

What to do? Please advise. Thanks!

2007-10-09 16:19:49 · 6 answers · asked by Pranata 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to have fertilizer for a garden, but don't have room for a compost outside.

2007-10-09 16:18:18 · 4 answers · asked by shellie 2 in Garden & Landscape

I tried to grow pumpkins before, but after the plants grew so big, they died.I followed the directions but it didn't seem to matter. Where do you get the seeds?

2007-10-09 16:16:59 · 2 answers · asked by shellie 2 in Garden & Landscape

I recently dyed a few items black. I wore a pair while fixing the sprinkler system and threw them in the laundry room sink as they were wet. My husband threw his beige shorts in the sink. Anyways, I now noticed that my black dyed capris must have bleed onto his shorts. How can I get these black marks off of his shorts? These shorts are Polo brand and I don't think he is going to be very happy with this accident? Any suggestions on how to get black dye removed from beige shoerts?

2007-10-09 16:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by Isabella 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Traditional cleaners, such as those you would use on porcelain, are too destructive and seem to mess up or dull the finish. Other products I've used just don't cut the film very well. Is there a magic bullet?

2007-10-09 16:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We just bought a new house and the water pressure is so weak! All the knobs are turned all the way up. Is there any way to adjust the water pressure otherwise? I mean its really bad! The water almost trickles out and when I wash dishes its aweful. Thanks in advance

2007-10-09 16:01:55 · 7 answers · asked by JesseNevaehsMommy 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've never planted a garden, but I'd like to grow some veggies next year. Is there some way to get that going now in the fall? I live in NY. Any ideas on what a first-timer should grow?

2007-10-09 15:56:20 · 2 answers · asked by modbride 4 in Garden & Landscape

My ex-roommate had a brand new A/C (a year ago - I've since moved out) but it made me think -- he insisted since his A/C was so efficient, he could turn off the A/C during the day and just turn it on when he got home.

I've heard otherwise, saying (for example), if your comfort temperature is about 75, you should just move it to 80 or so when you leave for 2+ hours, and NOT switch it off, as it will take more energy to cool the rooms in the house or apartment. So which one is correct?

Also, if you are leaving for the weekend, say Saturday morning and you won't be back til Sunday night, wouldn't it be better to switch the A/C off (as long as its not blazing hot outside, like 90+ degrees)?

2007-10-09 15:55:55 · 5 answers · asked by dreamsasylum 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-09 15:35:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I tried putting up window film but that wasn't working out so well. I was wondering if theres any type of paint thats safe for use on glass and wood so that it will not damage the door. Something that can be washed off in the future. If anyone has any other ideas of what I could use to cover the glass, something that will not allow too much light to pass through. I don't want to put up a curtain on the door so thats out of the question.

Thanks so much for any suggestions!!

2007-10-09 15:28:12 · 10 answers · asked by VP007 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i worked on this toilet today and fpound it was leaking from the left side tank bolt..only two bolts..i replaced tank bolt and it only leaks when i flush..i waited to see if it would drip and it did not but when i flushed water comes out on just that side..i tightend but still same results..any ideas? no cracks either..i waited about an hour and no leak only when flushing

2007-10-09 15:23:51 · 12 answers · asked by vinnie007 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Well, since there is a watering ban for most states, I've been wondering about some ways to gather water. I'm working on a project at school which involves plants and we don't know how we're going to get water for them and not get arrested...or fined? Help me out.

2007-10-09 15:22:43 · 2 answers · asked by Lien 5 in Other - Home & Garden

we have alot of spiders in our house but no other types of bugs how can we get them out?

2007-10-09 15:11:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a bet down on this one... I have a 'Holmes electric heater fan' I also have to pay the electric bill here at an apartment, so i'm thinking it uses alot of energy. When I turn it on, the lights dim for a sec, and brighten for a sec when off, kind of like a hair dryer. Does this use alot of electricity? noticably? the AC makes the electric bill sky high, but doesn't dim the lights...?

2007-10-09 15:10:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm not sure if they're fleas, but in a bathroom in my office building there are flea-like bugs flying around, we cleaned everything, but they're still there. How can we get rid of them without using a bomb.

2007-10-09 15:06:12 · 5 answers · asked by none 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know that wood gel strippers are fairly toxic. I was told you can use a heat gun to strip wood, but will end up using the gel stuff in the end anyway to get everything off.

What about just sanding something? Does that work? What about the nooks and crannies?

I want to take old furniture, and strip the varnish, and repaint/varnish them.

Thanks in advance for any replies. Much appreciated.

2007-10-09 14:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by oliviastats 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-09 14:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to get some new blinds, and i have seen alot of wooden blinds recently. Are those the "in" blinds now and are there any cute drapes anymore? thanks!

2007-10-09 14:39:01 · 9 answers · asked by Brad G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've got this Coleman cooler n water dispenser which has been leaking by a very little amount... i still couldn't see the crack, but it's leaking... I'd prefer to buy a new one, but some of my friends advised to jus keep it anyway...cuz it can still hold water although leaking a bit..

So i wanna ask on how to repair it...

If I have found the crack, does anyone know how to seal it safely and strongly, yet will not poison the drink that I will put in the dispenser? (super glue? or what? and how exactly?)

2007-10-09 14:09:46 · 2 answers · asked by deathbyte 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

For example: I know that if you plant grass, it will not die even though it is extremely over crowded. But is there a plant that may die if there is like 2 or more plants planted in the same pot?

2007-10-09 13:33:56 · 2 answers · asked by Diana C 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-09 13:23:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How fast do pine trees grow per year and what is the approximate cost to have a 60' pine tree removed?

2007-10-09 13:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have two tomato plants that are growing very well. One is super tall... about 6 feet tall and the other is about 3 feet tall. The 3 foot one is already growing a tomato but the really tall one is getting the yellow buds but then they are falling off and nothing is really growing. What is the process for a tomato plant? After they get the yellow buds should they start growing tomatoes?

2007-10-09 13:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-09 13:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by tonya172 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am going to be core drilling my curb for a 3 inch drain system to the street. what size bit should i use? how do i secure the drill? tips on how to get in the right position?\

2007-10-09 13:07:04 · 5 answers · asked by yeshewa 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

my cat bit the tip of my plants leaf but no juice came out, should i take the whole leaf off???

2007-10-09 13:03:17 · 5 answers · asked by mcanadiensfan63 2 in Garden & Landscape

and I have an idea what colors to use for the walls and curtains, is there a website that I can see a virtual room with the colors to see how it might look before I start painting?

2007-10-09 12:59:23 · 4 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1 in Decorating & Remodeling