Home & Garden - 10 October 2007

I have an old set of copper bottomed Revere cookware frying pans and kettles. They are all labelled with something like this on the bottom: 1801 REVERE WARE 12 in.-85 CLINTON, ILL. U.S.A.
Is there a possibility that these may be aluminum and not stainless steel.

2007-10-10 09:32:29 · 6 answers · asked by Benny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

When getting a permit to finish a basement in NY will that increase my taxes?

2007-10-10 09:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by Adam 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm laying out my vinyl floor squares in my bathroom but have discovered that the walls are not exactly 90 degrees with the tub. So if I put the tile snug against the tub, the was has a 1/4 to half inch gap to it. If I put the tile snug to the wall, the TUB has the 1/4 to half inch gap to it...

What do I do?

Should I just cut some "mini" pieces to stick in the gaps?

Can't turn back now... aleady ripped up the nasty carpet.

2007-10-10 09:04:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

1. Name first stage in the drying of an emulsion paint
2. On a surface that just been painted state:
-the likely cause on cessing
-3 methods of overcoming the problem

3. State 2 possibly reassons for the loss of gloss soon after gloss paint has been applied to the exterior of a house

2007-10-10 08:53:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have taken up tiles in my kitchen and have been left with an unven concrete floor caused by the grouting under the tiles. I would like to put down laminate tiles and was wondering if there is any thing that can be put down instead of my chisling away all the groting?

2007-10-10 08:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

1.when a roller sleve has been throughly washed and all paint removed, how should it be left to dry.
2. how should new unsed brushes be stored?
3. what is the procedure for removing dried water carried coastings from a synthetic filament brush
4. state the type of surface an etch primer is most likely to be used on, and the reason for using this type of product?

a big ty to anyone that helps me out,

2007-10-10 08:44:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi,
Were are thinking of moving to Savannah, and although we've been there before and really loved it, we've heard it is not so safe, especially near downtown. But since were a younger couple, we would like to find a neighborhood we can really settle down in and maybe have kids in a few years. We love the older style bungalow/craftsman style homes and those kind of older neighborhoods, is there any near Savannah that are safe?

2007-10-10 08:42:19 · 6 answers · asked by Flgrl2 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I just moved into a new house.
After a bit of fiddling about I have managed to get all radiatirs working except for two upstairs bedrooms.
I have bled them until water is coming out.
There is no heat in the pipes entering or leaving the radiators.
I have turned up my water pressure and my thermostat. Dont know what else to try

Thanks

2007-10-10 08:29:31 · 11 answers · asked by chunkychops1976 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

have a newer single story home with a full-finished basement.
The entire basement is finished except for a utility room where the furnace and water heater are located.
The problem is -- You can hear the furnace running and the gas water heater running in the family room directly above this utility room. The utility room has the ceiling open and the 1st floor joists exposed, etc. I was thinking of putting some Rockwool insulation in the utility room ceiling between the joists to help soften the noise..... Any other ideas?
tj

2007-10-10 08:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

1) Four o'clocks -- I love them but haven't ever been able to get them to grow from seeds. I've notices that some are very aromatic and others aren't. Is there a secret to getting them to smell good?

2) A mimosa tree.

3) wysteria.

I'm buying a new house and plan on putting these 3 in my back yard. Any tips or any or all?

PS I live in Austin TX where the ground tends to me less acidic and more full of limestone.

2007-10-10 08:18:29 · 6 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Garden & Landscape

i happen to live within walking distance of a nuclear power plant and ever since ive moved the i have experienced strange health problems the latest being green poo and help??

2007-10-10 08:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i am painting a door. i painted it in semi gloss paint but think i would like it in gloss.the paint is very similar in colour to the wall paint which is semi-gloss but i thought the contrast in texture would be better and it would be a lot less work than priming it first.

2007-10-10 08:09:34 · 6 answers · asked by specialnana 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-10 08:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by eric s 2 in Garden & Landscape

YIKES, it was huge. I thought it was a fake spider (almost picked it up!). It was big, black with long skinny legs, I finally killed it, but not sure if it was poisonous or not. Couldn't find anything on the Net. Oh by the way, I live in Ohio.

2007-10-10 08:00:53 · 18 answers · asked by sunnysideup 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have 2 cats, and someone gave me an electrical-powered litter box which I set up in my kitchen near an outlet, and I'm very happy with it. However, the OLD spot for the litter box was out of sight underneath a shelf in my pantry. Can I get a long extension cord and attach it to the wall so I can move the box back, and what kind of tacks do I need to buy, and how closely souuld they be tacked? Can someone please help me, I'm a woman on my own for a short period of time and need to learn how to do this kind of thing myself! Thanks so much.

2007-10-10 07:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by kitttyinct.@sbcglobal.net 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We've used practically everything to clean this, including with micro-fiber cloths. And it still streaks! Is there any product we can clean this stainless steal fridge where it won't streak afterwards?

2007-10-10 07:49:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-10 07:49:14 · 3 answers · asked by tmmybrian 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-10 07:31:58 · 10 answers · asked by TERRY H 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-10 07:28:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We had our lawn aerated and seeded a week ago. How often do I water it? Any other good tips?

2007-10-10 07:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by veebeedee 2 in Garden & Landscape

1. Why do brushes with synthetic filling can be better suited to the application of some water-based coatings?
2. State the type of surface an etch primer is most likely to be used on, and the reason for using this product .
3. Name the first stage in the drying of an emulsion paint
4. you are painting in a building, why would u attempt to stop significant paint fumes traveling thought the building? and how cau do this?

id be extremely greatful if someone skilled enough could help me out, thanks loads.

2007-10-10 07:18:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I clean mine 2 times a week.I have a family of 5.How many times do you,and how big is your family?

2007-10-10 07:18:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

1. a painter has been given responsibility for taking delivery of a ... large consigment of paint. state 2 actios that should be taken to maximise the security.

2. also what is the name of the solvent that should be used to wash knotting from a paint brush?

2007-10-10 07:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-10 06:51:34 · 23 answers · asked by west.ham_utd 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-10 06:39:56 · 3 answers · asked by nikky 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to keep my heating costs down for the winter. However, because I am in an apartment, I am unable to do anything "permanent". Any ideas on how I can save money?

2007-10-10 06:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I want to create a bedroom area to fit double bed and use the remaining space as a lounge. Room is 19' x 8'11"

2007-10-10 06:25:19 · 16 answers · asked by tone 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

..and how do you deal with it?
are they in your backyard? come in your garage? house? can you kids go out to play? can you mow the lawn? have your dogs been bitten?

2007-10-10 06:22:36 · 4 answers · asked by ningis n 1 in Garden & Landscape

What kinds would be small and easy to care for and be inside? Also where can I get them at? Thanks so much! :)

2007-10-10 06:21:44 · 5 answers · asked by jessie.flower 2 in Garden & Landscape

what is an effective way of removing dirt and grime ... from rough cast exterior rendering in preparation in the application of mansonry paint?

also name 2 items of protective equipemnt that should be used when applying liquid paint removers.

bit thanks to anyone that can help me out.

2007-10-10 06:17:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs