Home & Garden - 14 October 2007

WE HAVE A PASSAGE LANDING N STAIRWELL THAT IS PAINTED AN ORANGY/BROWN COLOUR, WE WANT TO PAINT THIS CREAM. IS IT BEST TO USE A PROPER UNDERCOAT OR AS JUST ADVISED BY B N Q USE LOTS OF COATS OF WHITE PAINT TO COVER IT THEN PAINT IT CREAM??

2007-10-14 23:37:50 · 4 answers · asked by WAYNE_KERR 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I really need help in identifing this plant-

I have posted some pictures of the plant on this site: http://weblog.xanga.com/yahooanswerspicture/621580580/plant-identification-please.html

2007-10-14 22:31:48 · 5 answers · asked by ASK A.S. 5 in Garden & Landscape

When i drill into concrete, my drill bit starts to wander all over the pace, im not sure if im not putting enough weight behind the drill or if its just not powerful enough. im using a 14.4 volt cordless and got told once than could be the problem but it happens with a hammer drill also. PLEASE HELP!!!!

2007-10-14 22:05:45 · 24 answers · asked by Robbie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Remodeling a 45 year old brick ranch home. The standard 12" toilet (I assume twelve inches from the wall) doesn't work. The toilet in the bathroom is 10". I cannot find one anywhere to replace it. Any suggestions?

2007-10-14 21:43:25 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs.Blessed 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This means no gas work, eg fires, central heating, etc just plumbing washing machines, showers, water based mainly
thanks

2007-10-14 21:36:18 · 19 answers · asked by spiritania 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A man at Home Depot told me that they sell texture paint for wood panels. I am interested in doing that but what about the molding? I don't want molding but if I have to have it do I buy it and paint it the same color of the walls?

2007-10-14 21:18:23 · 2 answers · asked by Dink B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Particularly at our kitchen sink, it barely runs. We have checked our water heater and it has kicked in and the water pipe is hot. Tonight we added pellets to our water softner, which was low. We recently installed a new and larger water heater about 1 month ago, and now our water pressure varies when one machine is running like the washing machine or dishwasher but today nothing else was running and now we only have a trickle of cold water from our kitchen sink. Any advice?

2007-10-14 21:00:07 · 5 answers · asked by Serious 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a pantry and laundry area that have bi-fold doors enclosing them. We're remodeling and wanted to replace these doors. The pantry opening is 36 inches wide so I bought the 36'' by 80'' door for it. However when I tried to install it, it did not fit. The door could not close completely because the doors were too big. When I measured the door itself it was a shade under 36''. How come it did not fit? What's the best way to make it fit? Cutting the wood? Shaving it? Sanding it? I think I need about a half inch to an inch in order to make it fit. Thanks in advance.

2007-10-14 19:59:13 · 2 answers · asked by unclebigsave 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My bath tub drain keeps cloging and draining slow. I use the cheap drain cleaner about once a month. If I wanted to buy a good drain cleaner for the tub what would i use?

2007-10-14 18:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

infomation on how to grow them and do thay grow on trees or what because I have 5 achers of flat land and about 15 of forest to grow them on ohh and if you havent had some go buy one now

2007-10-14 18:33:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

some of you may remember my cry about my 17.5hp b&s engine not having a high power out put. the engine revvs slowly, and the mower bogs down whenever i go up a slight hill.
im using the carb from my old engine which worked perfectly. i replaced the fuel filter, air filter, and fuel lines. i have clean gas, and i tried adujsting the air/fuel ratio using the needle in the carb. i just cant think of anything else that would be causing the problem.
what else is there?

2007-10-14 18:29:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i know this questions sounds weird but i just wanna know if they exist? if they do?....for how much then? like the kitchen cabinets in your house but shaped like a....penis.my wife says they dont make em and i say you can so help me out people who is right and if they exist maybe ill buy it but i want proof not some..."yes i have penis shaped kitchennet handles " PROOOF people pictures or a url would be devine ty

2007-10-14 18:21:54 · 10 answers · asked by STARSCREAM75 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

In both my bathroom sink and bathrrom shower the water goes down really slowly. It just happened and both at the same time. I have drains in them both and they are pulled up as high as they go but the water still goes down very slowly. I jus poured half a bottle of drano in one and the rest in the other and waited 8 hours like the bottle said but the water is STILL going down too slow!!! What do I need to do?

2007-10-14 18:15:10 · 7 answers · asked by jenb0488 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I happily like how my tops fit so I typically don't dry them. Which would be okay if I didn't have pets and randomly collect pet hair on them. The shirts I do dry are cat hair free out of the dryer. Is there any setting I can safely dry my clothes to just get rid of the hair? I'm not too worried about the actual drying aspect, just to get the hair off. :/ Please help. :]

2007-10-14 17:56:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How do you keep up with your chores...I usually wait until I have a day off...But then I feel overwhelmed and do the basic...Dishes, laundry. Any tips?

2007-10-14 17:54:50 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Kimchi♥ 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

The middle cushion on my couch keeps getting soaked and we have checked the celling and there is no signs of any leaks or holes, two different people have said they felt water drip on them while sitting in that seat, but still no leaks have been found please let me know if you have any ideas!

2007-10-14 17:52:17 · 7 answers · asked by rebel_scott88 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-14 17:46:00 · 2 answers · asked by Dr.Szu 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The seal on the door of my fridge isn't working anymore. Can I replace this myself or do I have to buy a new fridge?

2007-10-14 17:36:53 · 5 answers · asked by A Canadian 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

how do i deal with neighbours that constantly play loud music, shouting and slamming doors.
i've asked politly + left notes but just get ignored.
phoned the fuzz and they are not interested, phoned council and they done nothing. i'm gonna end hurting them if they carry on and my wife is getting upset and we are not getting any sleep. U.K answers only please.

2007-10-14 17:35:22 · 12 answers · asked by bender 3 in Other - Home & Garden

can u please define for me. If u can, give me the site of where u got the info from

2007-10-14 17:33:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is a cheap and easy way to kill the lawn weed Bindi.

I have read the labels of weed killer and they all say for use on bindi but they also say they kill broad leaf grasses which is the grass type we have.

Is there a way to kill them without killing the grass as well?

2007-10-14 17:22:31 · 3 answers · asked by ASK A.S. 5 in Garden & Landscape

And how can you prevent rust from forming in a cast-iron pot?

2007-10-14 17:21:12 · 3 answers · asked by paulette f 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am remodeling my basement.....well when I removed the wallpaper from the stairwell there is like 1/4 thick glue residue underneath. I tried sanding it and using vinager and hot water, nothing seems to take it off. I mean you can see a few spots of the original paint but not a whole lot. It's very think and course. Any ideas??? I heard to use DIF but will it work for this much glue????? I have never seen so much glue used before I guess the previous owners planned on having this wallpaper for life?! LOL

2007-10-14 17:12:51 · 5 answers · asked by opie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Heating/Cooling ducts in my newly constructed home are dented. Can this cause issues down the road. It looks as if when the plumbing crew came in, they had no room to run their pipes so they dented in the heating ducts to accomidate their pipes.

2007-10-14 17:07:20 · 4 answers · asked by Super Sooch 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-14 17:01:13 · 9 answers · asked by Steve R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a motorola slvr l9 in purple

2007-10-14 16:58:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We live in the worst termite area of our city. We have already had severe damage from an infestation. Last week our termite company said they were switching from bait stations to Termidor poured around our home, and that they would "only" charge us $500 since we have had a contract with them for so long. Last month I and my husband both lost our jobs. $500 right now might just as well be 5 million. I have found Termidor online and we can do it ourselves. Have you done this? Successfully? As far as we know, we do not currently have any termites, and we know what to look for when we inspect our home.

2007-10-14 16:49:42 · 4 answers · asked by Margaret H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know that you do not put meats or oils in compost piles but is ok to put old beer in it?
(coors light incase you are wondering, sometimes I do not finish a whole beer and this is what I am left with)
thanks!

2007-10-14 16:48:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I removed about 13 feet by 3 feet of carpet in the living room. Directly underneath the carpet pad is 99% of the area covered with black tar (sticky) and small pieces of carpet pad stuck to it. The 1 %, I believe, is cement cause I used a utility knife to cut into it. Also, the other bedrooms and hallways do not have black tar glue beneath the carpet pad.
I had new carpets put in when I lst moved in 2001. The house is built in 1958.

2007-10-14 16:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by jan 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-14 16:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling