Home & Garden - 10 October 2007

I have cemented walls that have been painted over which I think is a semi-gloss paint. I want the wall to look smooth, but furring it out is out of the question, because the the perpendicular wall have windows too close to the corners to do it. I was thinking of using joint compound to make the wall smooth. Will this work, especially since the cemented wall is already painted?

2007-10-10 23:52:23 · 2 answers · asked by RT 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is one of those lights that uses a halogen bulb like is used in an outdoor floodlight. I think it is 100 watts.

2007-10-10 23:34:14 · 5 answers · asked by Dave D 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-10 23:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by Charlene 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi, i recently found my zippo lighter lying around. I tried to light it, and nothing. So i went out, bought a new flint, wick, and fluid, all with the Zippo name on it. I changed the wick, changed the flint, and put new fluid in it. Occasionally it will light with ease the first time, but more than often, it will take 10-20 strikes for it to catch. Can someone help me on why this is? And should i just send it in for repairs instead of worrying about it? And on normal, will a Zippo lighter light with just one strike? Or does it take a few times in general?

Thanks to whoever can shed some light on this subject!

2007-10-10 22:26:32 · 7 answers · asked by tank_jones16 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have 2 pieces of opaque Perspex, and I wat to use it on the sliding doors of the warderobe, I tried different glues- but any glue I use is showing through the perspex. I don't think I can use beading as it's usually quite thick and I don't have too much space between 2 doors when they slide on top of one another.
Is there is any glue that would hold it in place and wouldn't show through or any other ideas on fixing it to the door?
Thanks

2007-10-10 22:05:50 · 2 answers · asked by gavira_76 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Was taking down wallpaper, and found this unfamiliar material (being North American, I am used to drywall; I'm talking about walls in a council estate flat in London UK).

I don't know what kind of brick it is (if it is brick?) but it's not corrugated or anything, and looks like it's shaped into flat panels or sheets, rather than bricks...

There seems to be a stiff wallpaper over the stone/brick stuff itself, and the decorative wallpaper is over that.

Only a small piece of the stiff paper has come off. What do I need to do in order to paint the walls? Where can I get the brick/whatever it is-covering?

Thanks

2007-10-10 21:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by h 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What kind of glue is best used for holding wood together and at the same time not poisonous when ingested?

2007-10-10 21:48:55 · 8 answers · asked by totally_doofus 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-10 21:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by gduty2 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-10 21:43:44 · 5 answers · asked by gduty2 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-10 21:21:44 · 6 answers · asked by c s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i had a plasterer round last night to quote to plaster my bathroom wall, due to a few bits coming off with the wall paper, and its a bit uneaven.
he said it will only need kimming to even it out.
the room is 3m x 2m and he quoted £250, now i personally think thats a tad high, so iv figured how hard can it really be??! so what do i do? a simple step by step instruction would be ace!!

thanks peeps x x

2007-10-10 20:59:45 · 12 answers · asked by turtles 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This guy blows up a wasp nest. Is it a good idea to do?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yhW3tk17Y_M

2007-10-10 20:41:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am in Albq and I wanted to plant one on a drip system.

2007-10-10 20:29:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-10 20:25:34 · 8 answers · asked by The Master 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-10 19:56:02 · 6 answers · asked by hurleyburley 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've tried all the things I normally do when it runs (jiggle the handle, make sure the flap is down), but nothing is working. There is a tube that water pours into, and it fills up the back of the toilet. Normally the water stops before it gets to the top of this tube, but now it just keeps getting higher and flows over the top into the tube, and the water runs constantly. Thanks for any help.

2007-10-10 19:39:50 · 7 answers · asked by Nate 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

If one were to attempt to unscrew the screw driver would slip right off . (i.e. no backing to unscrew)

2007-10-10 18:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by ericc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does a landlord have to make repairs to a house that I am renting? We almost had a fire, due to a power box on the side of our house not being wired right. The lights flicker and around 5-10 plug-in outlets do not work. A rep from the power company came out and inspected the box, reccomended that the landlord replace it. He sent his electrician out, who had orders to basically "Jerry Rig" it, instead of replacing it. We have tile in the Bathroom, that is missing in spots, that shows the boards underneath. The house is really old and needs lots of repair work. The swamp cooler is probably 30+ yrs old. Hot water in bathroom sink does not work. He ran pvc pipes from the Washing machine "about 30 feet" to the street, so it drains in the street. Plus we think there is mold and lead paint. Is there anything we can do to get this guy to fix this??

2007-10-10 18:23:54 · 9 answers · asked by assassin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want a cocnut palm for landscaping my house. I do not want a small one. I want a full grown tree. Atleast 10 feet tall. I do not want to spend alot, so I need one that is at a bargain price

2007-10-10 18:18:06 · 3 answers · asked by david s 2 in Garden & Landscape

Does anyone know whether they make dryer cords (specifications mentioned above) in longer lengths than six feet? I am specifically looking for an 8 - 10 foot length. If they are available somewhere, could someone tell me where? I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thanks!

2007-10-10 17:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by Mary R 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-10 17:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by dewgirl 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I hate how I don't know what I'm going to make a ceiling fan do by pulling the cord. Will it go faster or slower? I'm already cold, is it slow or is it already off, and if I pull the cord, will it go full blast and freeze me to death!?! I don't know how many speeds it has. Do they all have the same speed or do luxury ceiling fans have like twelve speeds, and do ghetto ceiling fans only have two?? You have to pull the cord and then sit and wait for the fan to "slow down" before knowing if you have to pull the cord again. Ceiling fans do not have brakes, but they should. I want the ceiling fan to come to a screeching halt when I tell it to. Maybe I'll just stick a broom in it next time.

2007-10-10 17:12:22 · 6 answers · asked by of 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Even with air conditioner?

2007-10-10 17:06:47 · 6 answers · asked by lilly101200 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I've seen it grow indoors, and out. This one is one of the very few things that will survice around my flat.

http://www.ardatharomas.com/plant.htm

Thanks

2007-10-10 17:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by DRD 4 in Garden & Landscape

The dust stains are stuborn. See pics at: http://www.superiorbathsandcountertops.com/balcony

2007-10-10 16:59:34 · 5 answers · asked by Fast Pace 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have six pieces that appear to be sterling but can not find the word sterling on them

2007-10-10 16:48:23 · 2 answers · asked by Archie K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What sort of tasks are these saws meant for? ie...what can they do that other saws cannot?

2007-10-10 16:36:39 · 13 answers · asked by A Canadian 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the hot water works fine.

2007-10-10 16:35:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I like to eat full Sunflower seeds in their shell because it tastes better, but some say you shouldn't. Is it bad to eat them in their shell?

2007-10-10 16:34:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I will be using the 2X2 dricore subfloor panels over an existing concrete floor. Unfortunately, the concrete is not very level so it will require a good number of shims to make it level. I'd be interested to hear an opinion from anyone who has used these.

2007-10-10 16:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by A Canadian 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)