Home & Garden - 13 October 2007

There is a very thin thight weave carpet in a bedroom.,this carpet is sitting on old uneven floorboards. the carpet has leveled out the surface but we want to replace the carpt now.I have some laminate leftover from a job I did before and was wondering if this "thin weave carpet " would act as an underlay. I have gotten different opinions from different people. Laminate will be a cleaner option for this small room just curious as to what beople think ?

2007-10-13 23:56:20 · 20 answers · asked by fozzy_bear_61 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Okay, I know that I have to change the batteries, but I don't have any, right now, at my apartment.

I'm new to this stuff, and I'm wondering if there's any way I can stop it from beeping... other than replacing the batteries! :P I don't have my car today so I can't go buy those damn things GAH!

2007-10-13 23:45:40 · 9 answers · asked by 光 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-13 23:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-13 22:56:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

it was a nice neat unit and ideal for a small kitchen like ours - but since that time I havent been able to find this unit - does anyone know what I mean if so any idea where I can get one of these units?

2007-10-13 21:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by tkf57 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-13 19:56:29 · 4 answers · asked by kylieh_2000 1 in Garden & Landscape

Im using flat paint

2007-10-13 19:51:39 · 6 answers · asked by Brooke 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-13 18:40:53 · 5 answers · asked by OLDIE D 1 in Garden & Landscape

There is Wenger and Victorinox. As I understand it, they are completely independent manufacturers of the same brand.

Can they really be the same brand?

Are there any other brand-name products of any kind with different, competing manufacturers?

2007-10-13 18:27:00 · 2 answers · asked by best handle ever 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'd like to build my own simple1500sq ft rambler style house, doing most of the construction myself, but hiring sub contractors for the foundation, and plumbing. Anyone know about how much it would cost?

2007-10-13 17:49:32 · 6 answers · asked by Gatecrasher 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Sprinkler pipe burst and the contractor made a huge mess tearing out dead shrubs. The landscaping rocks have been mixed in with the soil and weed control fabric.

2007-10-13 17:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Garden & Landscape

http://www99.epinions.com/hmgd-Sewing-By_Brand-Janome-Sewing_Machines-Janome_Jem

2007-10-13 17:18:07 · 3 answers · asked by Essie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have done a little rudimentary hand sewing way back in, 6th grade, even less on a machine. and I was bad at it. Except for hand sewing, my teacher once noted I had really nice stitches. Not that that means much.

Anyhow, now I'm in my 20s and REALLY want to learn to sew. I have looked up some sewing classes, but they usually specify that you own a PORTABLE sewing machine. I have no machine AT ALL, I did do a search and was wondering what people thought of this one. I am no Hello Kitty fan (so I'm not looking at this because I think it's "cute" - not at all.) BUT it seems efficient enough.

Otherwise I was going to go for a Singer or Janome model. I need something small and simple that will take me to and from class. However, I don't want to sacrifice what I need to learn for a "portable" ....So what do sewers think of this machine?

My goal would be to be able to design tops and things or home design, if possible.

2007-10-13 17:06:54 · 3 answers · asked by Essie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Ok, the one in question is on a 15 amp fuse

I have a few other ceiling lights hooked up to the panel.

a) If I have all the lights on the 15 amp fuse turned on, is there some instrument that I can buy that will show how many amps are currently being drawn?

b) If yes to a) , how much does a good(top of the line) one go for.

c) If yes to a) , where should I connect this tool to meausure properly.

thanks

2007-10-13 17:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

red and pink?why?

2007-10-13 16:51:38 · 18 answers · asked by Kimberly D 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-13 16:39:43 · 8 answers · asked by Bamboo 3 in Garden & Landscape

I bought some Datura pods (she said they were moonflowers, they're not, they're moon lillies) last weekend. They are still green and I'm not quite sure what to do with them. How do I store them until Spring? Can I start them early? I live in Kansas so we won't hit frost until November or so. Any help gardeners?

2007-10-13 16:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by PrincessJesci 3 in Garden & Landscape

what kind of person is the starting point for a job like this? plumber? architect? interior designer? who???

2007-10-13 16:27:05 · 5 answers · asked by northern_muse 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-13 16:26:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Since few weeks ago, these big greenish flies started appearing. I killed one. But then several others keep appearing. I killed them too, but more come in. I killed 4 at one time. But they're still coming back!
WTF Also, there's an increase in the number of insects in my house, including spiders, bumblebees, and these huge crawling insect with tentacles. It's so f'ing annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTH is happening? and what should I do?

2007-10-13 16:25:14 · 24 answers · asked by De Pazzi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-13 16:24:39 · 6 answers · asked by john s 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am *really* annoyed when the bed sheets don't cover the box spring on a bed, and I don't have time to do a custom bed ruffle. We had to put a queen bed with box spring in our kids' room with no bed frame (for now) - but I know the sheets will look a little funny if the bed isn't high enough, and a bed ruffle might be too long. If I don't use one, I risk the comforter not being long enough and exposing the box spring.

Any ideas for my situation?

2007-10-13 16:10:15 · 2 answers · asked by jane 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-13 16:05:58 · 16 answers · asked by Chrissy 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

the grass is never high but i never see anyone mow it

2007-10-13 15:54:30 · 6 answers · asked by fun_shine_080704 1 in Garden & Landscape

Little things that you forget to buy....name some !

2007-10-13 15:37:13 · 12 answers · asked by luffjm34 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have these nasty insects in my bathroom. I just spotted one while I was in the bathroom and had enough. Okay, they are brown and have like a million legs, way bigger than a centipede. What are they? Ew Ew Ew, i'm in the northeast if that helps any. Thanks for any info!

2007-10-13 15:07:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My girlfriend saw pine needles being used as mulch in Florida last winter around native plants and wants it around her sumac bushes. I notice hardly anything grows under a pine tree because the needles are so acidic. I'm allergic to sumac, so piled the needles on high around them- she's happy and I might be happy if they die.

2007-10-13 15:03:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Seems like most are somewhat harsh on clothing...and full of fragrance....

Any suggestions?

2007-10-13 15:03:16 · 6 answers · asked by Miss.Understanding 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently bought a blanket for my bed and noticed when I got home the package said "do not use fabric softener" but doesn't say why not, I don't use fabric softener anyway but was wondering why it might harm the blanket.

2007-10-13 15:01:39 · 5 answers · asked by talented_at_breathing7 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My friend has 2 kids and has some stains on her carpet she doesnt feel steamcleaming/shampooing will get out and is considering getting a professional carpet cleaning and wants to know if its actually worth it ....Thanks for your answers!!

2007-10-13 14:58:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry