Home & Garden - 14 October 2007

2007-10-14 10:26:22 · 8 answers · asked by mike l 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Me and my wife both love this house. Its a 30yr old house and looks to be in good condition (based on home inspection). However we and the inspector discovered a slope in the family room. Interestingly the family room was an addition to the rear of the house and is sitting on its own foundation/crawl space. And the slope is in the outermost side of the family room away from the house. The slope is around 3 inches. As first time home buyers we are really scared to get into this, but we are still thinking about it coz we really like the place. We also hired a structural inspector who estimated 15K-16k to fix this using pipe piles. However I found the structural inspector very unprofessional and untrustworthy.
Is 3 inches a significant slope to require correction? There are some minor hair line cracks in foundation. The sellers did not disclose it. In their disclosure they mentioned that there is a post that is short in that area of the house.

2007-10-14 10:25:18 · 3 answers · asked by s k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have turned off the water supply and emptied the tank by flushing, now there is still water in the bowl and it wont flush. do i just take the toilet up and let the rest of the water just seep onto the floor, take it out by hand or is there an easier way. thanks

2007-10-14 10:22:50 · 6 answers · asked by cl3071700 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So I broke it, I have to pay for it. My question is that it will definitely be easier to fix this myself as opposed to hiring someone and footing the bill, but where do you go to buy just panes of glass? Lowe's websites only give me window options, and other doors, but I only have to fix the glas! I'm broke (no pun intended) as it is. Help!!

2007-10-14 10:22:09 · 7 answers · asked by SiC 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a neighborhood in a somewhat rural area. There is an area behind my house that is mostly woods but this area is surrounded by residential homes. Today I found a camoflage (?) tent behind obviously set up to kill something, it is within about 200 feet from my house. Is this legal? as i said it is near homes and if a shot were to go off in error in the wrong direction someone could be hurt.
If this is not legal who could I call???? Who could i call anyway, this concerns me.

I feel like going out there tonight and cutting the ties on the stupid tent.

2007-10-14 10:18:41 · 2 answers · asked by ?? 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i'm not sure what i should use for my foundation cracks. i've heard cement, epoxy, etc..well i have a few small cracks in my garage the entire length of the foundation and then in the older part of my house i have cement blocks with mortar that has come loose or fallen out completely. what should i use for these cracks? if i need epoxy can i find that at home depot?

2007-10-14 10:07:59 · 1 answers · asked by m t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-14 10:06:14 · 1 answers · asked by kathytoy_xo 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

How is it build? How does heating cost compar?

2007-10-14 10:04:29 · 2 answers · asked by Lana 1 in Other - Home & Garden

into a manhole on my land and then out into the public sewer. Does he have to have easement rights for this? can i claim any money for upkeep? He is about to sell and want to get it sorted before he sells.

2007-10-14 10:03:48 · 9 answers · asked by fuztownsend01 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what do you call your neighbours (behind their backs) we have the Fat Family, the goonies and the Matching jackets near us - what do you call yours

2007-10-14 10:00:50 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-14 09:52:50 · 1 answers · asked by rmazmortgage 2 in Garden & Landscape

I keep my kitchen, very clean, change trash regularly, have no food lying about and I still can't get rid of the gnats they're driving us crazy,

2007-10-14 09:51:14 · 3 answers · asked by gatehag 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-14 09:49:50 · 4 answers · asked by taylor b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just stained my porch swing. How long should it dry before I hang it? How long does it take outdoor stain to dry? Thanks.

2007-10-14 09:48:15 · 2 answers · asked by Texasippi Girl 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-14 09:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by flgiirl_leilani 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am looking to buy some pistachios seeds that hasn't been roasted or cook. to plant with.. anyone know where to get some.

2007-10-14 09:30:58 · 1 answers · asked by bob l 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have a shirt that i really like, but the sleeves are a little tight ( it was a gift, and no gift receipt)
any way to make it more comfortable to wear without damaging the shirt???
thanks in advance.

2007-10-14 09:26:33 · 7 answers · asked by breezie222 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

80k btu sears forced aiur funace

2007-10-14 09:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by gemeneye25@prodigy.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-14 09:22:04 · 19 answers · asked by rebelgirlnc 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My mom heard from another person that this is true. I know it's really weird, but is it true? I want to know for sure. I'd prefer people who are experts, but anyone else can answer. Thanks!

2007-10-14 09:15:01 · 11 answers · asked by Muslim woman 2 in Garden & Landscape

My son left a metal tool box on a carpet for quite some time, now I`m left with quite a rusty area of carpet.
Does anyone know of a magic potion, please.

2007-10-14 09:03:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-14 09:00:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-14 08:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by tim 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We recently moved from the north to about 100 miles southeast of Dallas and have planted caladium. Is it necessary to dig up the bulbs or is there a way to care for them so that they can make it through the winter? What should we do to the hibiscus? Thanks

2007-10-14 08:56:01 · 3 answers · asked by Pansy 1 in Garden & Landscape

Does Any One Know Where i Can Buy Some Therma-Floor Cement In Toronto? Please Help Out, I Really Need It.

2007-10-14 08:54:37 · 1 answers · asked by Ananthi D 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the power cable that goes to the back of the shower unit seems to be hot when i touch it, (and no i didnt get a shock) i just touched the outer insulation strip and it seemed to be hot. Is is normal for cable to get hot when in use?

2007-10-14 08:51:43 · 12 answers · asked by Lizo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There is a smaller fuse panel in the garage, with the glass circle fuses, but I pulled them all out and they seem to be fine. Im stumped.

2007-10-14 08:36:59 · 7 answers · asked by DreaL 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I removed carb and tank from my 5hp briggs side shaft to clean tank. I put new gasket and sealer on.Now it runs good but leaks gas between carb and tank. Tried eveything still leaks. Help!

2007-10-14 08:34:11 · 1 answers · asked by bum 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our oven shut of while cooking, it made a POOF noise and went off and will not come back on.
What happened and how can we fix this?

2007-10-14 08:26:26 · 4 answers · asked by I dunno 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

is this dangerous and will it hurt the lighter

2007-10-14 08:15:44 · 14 answers · asked by wes 1 in Maintenance & Repairs