Home & Garden - 13 October 2007

I have a 1950s ranch, we are doing blown in insulation next week, ordering thermal drapes soon and will be caulking the outside of windows, would I be better off letting the dog out to go to the bathroom via the attached garage or thru the sliding glass door over the winter, both open into my kitchen. I have double pane windows, can I still put plastic up? What kind is the most efficient, we live in iowa by the way zone 5a can I use the spray foam in the basement where vent floes go out? do I need to put the silver tape on the seams of my furnace if so where do I NOT put it? should I put a cover on my water heater? it is from nov of 06, can you think of anything else I need to do? we will clean the gutters out for the last time once the leaves are all down

2007-10-13 10:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was thinking of putting stain remover on it and letting it soak. I dont know which one to use or if it will help. does anyone know?

2007-10-13 10:17:16 · 3 answers · asked by mon 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

So I need to know what flowers plants or trees are the hanging type...or where I could find out information about such things.

thanks

2007-10-13 10:12:38 · 3 answers · asked by Art 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have a wall that needs to be about 60% replaced. I know that we are going to need to buy more brick for that project, which makes the new problem ~ the new bricks aren't going to match the old (1860's) brick, so I was thinking that since the wall is in the back of the house we should take it all that way down & replace it 100% with new brick. I'd want to buy brick that matches the old brick as close as possiable & then use the old bricks that are still in good shape to replace the broken ones in the main part of the house, then have the intire exterior repointed.

BTW - I'm not sure if this matters but there are 3 rows/layers/walls (not sure what to call them) of brick around the whole house, anyone know why?

2007-10-13 09:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by justaskme 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The sofa is dark choclate and light wood floors. The ceiling is about 7'9" huge picture window allowing alot of light..Should I go for a goldish with a green hue?

2007-10-13 09:39:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

That's my question and I'm stickin' to it. The package says it is good for "all evergreens."

If Holly Tone is not a good choice, what do you suggest?

Thanks.

2007-10-13 09:38:28 · 5 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-13 09:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by Annamaria M 1 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought my house in may and now that winter in on its way I'd like to winterize the sunroom. there are 7 screens with the panel size of around 3x5 . I was wondering what you would think the cheapest way of making this rooms winterized? the frame is all alumium and i wasnt too sure if double stick tape and plastic would stay on there. I was thinking about getting customer glass to put in there, but I think that would cost way too much. any ideas would be appriciated :)

2007-10-13 09:21:33 · 8 answers · asked by american_bulldog25 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm building my first house, so this is new construction. The hangers put up sheetrock inside a stand-up shower that is to be tiled completely (floor, walls, ceiling). Does this have to be removed in order to hang the cement backerboard, or can the backerboard be installed over the sheetrock/drywall?

All I've read about backerboard installation only mentions installation over studs, and never mentions anything about existing sheetrock.

2007-10-13 09:20:42 · 10 answers · asked by Cunning Linguist 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-13 09:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

for ex the kinda of webbing stuff that you can get off a roll. some one please help?

2007-10-13 09:13:11 · 2 answers · asked by julie s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our breaker box does not have a breaker for these kitchen outlets (though I did reset the master just in case). I also tried the little red/black button on one of our outlets. Still no luck. What's wrong?

2007-10-13 09:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-13 09:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by proud parent 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok. Seriously. I spilled sauerkraut in the back of my minivan. I can not get the smell from the carpet. I see tons of things that vinegar will get out of carpet, but what can you use to counteract the smell of vinegar? I'm not taking the carpet up as best I can to get under it. Please help!

2007-10-13 09:00:59 · 9 answers · asked by bob s 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

In 1957 they didn't have cell phones, personal computers, Ipods, Navigation Systems in cars. With all the growing technology, devices and such.

What would this world be in another 50 years and so on?

And lets be realistic!

2007-10-13 08:55:23 · 3 answers · asked by Hank Mulder 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-13 08:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I was walking on the sidewalk and came home. After a few minutes, I started looking for where a very bad smell was coming from. It turns out, I stepped on dog poop on my right Converse chuck shoe.

How do I get the poop off my shoe? I tried wiping it off with soap, water, and paper towels, but the residue is still there. Plus, it still smells. >.<

2007-10-13 08:50:24 · 6 answers · asked by <3 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Thanks.

2007-10-13 08:49:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Why do I have to hold the handle down until it is done flushing? Help me plumbers!

2007-10-13 08:49:17 · 7 answers · asked by it's me 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've heard of using wooden finals and I have used banisters before. Does anyone else have any other ideas for unique furniture legs for the small ottoman in my eclectic livingroom? Any trash to treasure ideas? Thanks!

2007-10-13 08:44:16 · 3 answers · asked by lacesuntied 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a light fixture that is less than 6 months old (closet/kitchen/hallway) that takes a 9-inch round fluorescent bulb and it quit working. I bought a new bulb and it still doesn't work. If you plug the bulb into the fixture, there is a slight glow where the plug is and if you touch the bulb the glow will grow further. This is a new fixture and I have tried 3 new bulbs (which are supposed to last for 5 years the box claims). Does anyone know what could be wrong with this fixture or if there is a way to fix it? I would rather not have to go out and buy yet another new fixture if I don't have to. Is this a possible ballast problem or something else and could it be fixable?

2007-10-13 08:22:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

dont want to wait for delivery. i have a van and can collect from store.

2007-10-13 08:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Allan M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We bought an amazing new grill and are wondering to do with our old one other than throwing it out. The burner is shot and we can't find a replacement one but the rest of it is structurally sound I just want to know how to turn it into a charcoal grill or a bbq smoker...I had thought about lining the bottom with ceramic tiling, but I don't think that will supply proper air flow...any suggestions?

2007-10-13 08:10:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

was told today this is not advisable , , any one have a reply as to why this is , ?

2007-10-13 08:08:36 · 19 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I got it 1 year ago as a gift and it's been growing fine and green, but lately the stalks and leaves are turning yellow.

Am I overwatering it or underwatering it?

2007-10-13 08:07:47 · 3 answers · asked by it's me! 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have moved house recently where there is a burglar alarm with the numbers 9450 but no brand name on the front panel. I know how to set the alarm as i was given the code by past owners but as i have just adopted a cat, i want to know if i could just set the door sensors and not the room sensors. I dont know what each zone is set at and there is no manual. The past owner doesnt have a clue, it wasnt put in by them. Any advice?

2007-10-13 08:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by MysticMaiden2000 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-13 07:57:03 · 3 answers · asked by whizitincognito 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I moved into a house this summer and in the back is small crepe myrtle tree(bush). It had one very small bloom and that is all. The trunk is small and thin. Could this be a crepe myrtle bush instead of a tree that has just not been cared for? It is about 10ft. tall but very weak looking. How can I tell and what can I do for a healthier look?

2007-10-13 07:53:51 · 5 answers · asked by JessRog 1 in Garden & Landscape

It is old and made of metal and is the size of a large garden fork it is very heavy and once had a wooden handle.It has seven prongs which are flat and approximatly 9 inches long, the tips are barbed like a harpoon.It was obviously handmade by a blacksmith many years ago. Any help in identifying it and finding out what it was used for would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-13 07:43:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-13 07:39:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape