Home & Garden - 9 October 2007

However, I noticed that now the 3 switch plate in my living room no longer works correctly. The first two work..the ceiling fan and chandelier go on, but the switch that made the lamp go on no longer works. In fact, I put new illuminated switches in and the first two lite up, but the third one doesn't. What did I do wrong?

2007-10-09 12:55:24 · 5 answers · asked by Kiara 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a set of sliding mirrored closet doors which I need to install on a concrete floor. I cannot find the installation instructions, but I recall there was something in them about putting down a thin piece of wood under the lower track so that the carpet could go under the track (the lower track carries the weight because they are mirrored doors).

Has anyone done this or have any recommendations how to do it?

Thanks,
AJ

2007-10-09 12:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by Andrew Jackson III 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Please help solve a disagreement. I think the tiling should be done after the cabinets are hung. My husband thinks the cabinets should hang over top of the first row of tile. It is my opinion that my cabinet installers will not be happy if he does this. Anyone out there with the answer?

2007-10-09 12:46:19 · 12 answers · asked by Gloria R 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I spilled red wine all over my favorite AE cotton sweater and I need to know how to get the stains out if at all possible???

2007-10-09 12:41:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My Fiance and I are getting married at the end of this year, a private ceremony and we're having our traditional reception party 2 months after we get married... but him and I were thinking of having a house warming first... The thing is we are moving into a nice cozy apartment and I wanted to know is it ok to have an apartment warming???? give me some ideas for the party or ur input...

Appreciate it thanks

2007-10-09 12:40:44 · 2 answers · asked by MrsRichard TTC 2012 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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2007-10-09 12:36:41 · 8 answers · asked by dhakshin 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-09 12:35:28 · 15 answers · asked by budrow54 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

FYI - For Southern states and specifically the Lorepetalum (Sp?) bush. Also, the Gardenia Bush? Does it need to be before or after a frost?

2007-10-09 12:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by Arbonne Gal 1 in Garden & Landscape

a pen was in the wash and got ALL over our clothes.we found this out when they were in the dryer. We have tried washing them again and using hairspray and googong.

nothing works. please help me save the clothes. what will get the ink out??? [no bleach..]

2007-10-09 12:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by a :] 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I inheirited vintage Noritake and there is no pattern name on it, but I know it's from the later half of the 1940's. And it has gold trim w/ black detail, like greek key almost, and the china is two-tone cream and white.
I went to replacement.com, but can't go thru all those patterns and some didn't even have pics.
By the way there is a large "M" on the bottom.
Any suggestions?

2007-10-09 12:14:44 · 3 answers · asked by Elisheva 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Our yard is beginning to be invaded by spiders & I can't stand it! Don't ask me what kind but there are big & small ones. The big spiders spin humongous webs near my front porch...So we have to be careful not to walk into it at night! It's horrible!!! Are there any good home remedies for killing spiders?

2007-10-09 12:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by ashley00024 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My husband and I are remodeling. We are taking down a wall between our living room and office to make one big living room. To have a good furniture layout, we will have to eliminate the current door into the office area. I would like to still have a doorway to access this area for better traffic flow, but the only space available for a new doorway is about 27" wide. Is that too narrow?

2007-10-09 12:04:35 · 4 answers · asked by lauryn 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am moving into a apartment and I dont know were I should start when it comes to decorating any ideas?

2007-10-09 11:55:06 · 6 answers · asked by My life is now complete PWK&RJC! 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm looking to build a 7 x 9 foot shed behind my garage and I was wondering if I needed a permit of any kind to do this. I own the house and its on my property, I just dont know the technicalities.
any help would be appreciated :)

2007-10-09 11:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-09 11:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by sarah g 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

when I move into a condo. Are there places (people) who I can give my beloved plants to that will love and take care of them? One of them was my grandmother's and it's over 30 years old.

2007-10-09 11:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by daljack -a girl 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I did something really stupid last night. I was trying to fix something in a light bulb socket, but I forgot to turn off the power first. Next thing I knew, pow! Room went dark! I checked all circuit breakers and even reset them. Final result is that one electrical socket in my room (the room where I was messing with the light) is completely dead. But the room next to it has 3 outlets, and they are all dead as well. Is this something I can fix by myself? I am soooo stupid!

2007-10-09 11:14:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ladies do you think that its tacky to display mismatched dishes in your china cabinet? should the dishes be similar in color?

2007-10-09 11:08:08 · 5 answers · asked by tys200230291 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

does anyobody know what the heck the difference is between a full size bed and a twin size bed!?!?! they seem to be the same thing to me.
I am trying to figure this out, because i dont want to buy a bed set and have it be too big for my kids beds.
Thank you.

2007-10-09 11:03:16 · 4 answers · asked by LoLo818 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i moved from new york now i live in florida ive sent out resumes but no reply went on a couple interviews no luck i need a job im a hard worker i know my trade but still no luck any suggestions

2007-10-09 11:02:05 · 7 answers · asked by status u 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-09 11:01:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The work entails windows and door replacements, sandblasting, re-stucco, color coat.

2007-10-09 10:25:04 · 2 answers · asked by Need Help 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

im making a hutch for my 2 rabbits to share and it is 3 storeys high and 4ft wide for them both to live in , is it ridiculous?

2007-10-09 09:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If the electric company cuts off your power, how can you live? I know I'd have water and hot water (gas water heater) if this happened, but what else do I need to think about?

2007-10-09 09:12:34 · 11 answers · asked by searching_please 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

how can i make a small,hand-cranked generator that can be used to make electricity?(one that can be made with $20.00 or less,some wiring,and some other household stuff)

2007-10-09 09:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by mock sake 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We're in the process of installing a dishwasher. We've got everything except the drain line hooked up. Their was a prexisting water line & electrical outlet. The pipes were replaced before we bought the house so no pre-existing drain or garbage disposal.

We bought a pipe from home depot that will has a nipple that we can attach the drain to.

The piece is 1 1/2" and we need to outfit it onto 2" black pvc pipes. There is no room between the p-trap and the sink on the right. No room to drop the p-trap closer to the floor.

The sink on the left has an 90 degree elbow pipe that fits onto the long part of a T pipe from the right sink. Below the T pipe is the P-trap. We're attempting to add the piece we've purchased into the long area of the T pipe. We're having trouble finding couplers that are 1 1/2" to 2".

Should we go about installing this piece another way? Any suggestions? We're stumped. We really do not want to install a garbage disposal, or call a plumber.

Thanks!

2007-10-09 08:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a few basil plants and a pepper plant, and ants have nested in them. What's the best way to safely get rid of them without a hit man?

2007-10-09 08:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by shlegminitism 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi everyone!!! I have a home daycare and trying to organize it, especially for the holidays. What I collect most are children's books. I have planned to buy plastic storage bins and put a few mothballs inside and store books in these that pertain to the holiday and montly. Oh yeah and I am storing them outside. The reason for the mothballs is becasue someone told me that would keep insects out. Not sure if that is true. Is this a good idea or do anyone have any other suggestions.

2007-10-09 08:46:36 · 2 answers · asked by Confused Pisces 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

im planning on building a new home and i like to do things a bit difrent. insted of doing a standard two storie home i was thinking is it posable to have 2 levels of basement? i was thinking of having the first portion only say half baired so there would still be windows, if higher then normal. but then have another level of basment below that. the property im going to be building on is well above the water table and has a good slope for water run off so im not vary conserned about flooding. is there anything else i should be conserned about?

2007-10-09 08:43:11 · 2 answers · asked by jedidiaha 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-09 08:36:13 · 4 answers · asked by fanny gardener 3 in Cleaning & Laundry