Home & Garden - 15 October 2007

It is kind of rainy so the ground will be soft. Do I need to know anything before I go and try to transplant these herbs into inside pots? Is it even possible?

2007-10-15 07:17:10 · 4 answers · asked by woogieuh 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have renovated one of the rooms in my basement and when I did I needed to relocate the hot and cold water pipes that were running below the 2 x 6 beams through the beams to allow me to drywall the ceiling without obstruction.
I didn't change the outlay of the pipes at all. I simply shut off the water, bled the lines, cut them and then ran the pipe through the 2 x 6's and soldered them back together.
I then turned the main water supply back on but now I don't have nearly the same water pressure.
Can someone tell me why this might be and what I can do to fix it?

2007-10-15 07:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by dstacey5239@rogers.com 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-15 07:01:52 · 7 answers · asked by Victor A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My water heater I bought from Sears only like 3 years ago wouldnt keep its pilot light . I called Sears and they came out to service. They couldnt fix it and had to order a part but they said to call ASAP when I get the part and they would schedule another service call. Well I had to wait a whole WEEK for an appointment and had no hot water. They came out the second time and STILL couldnt fix it and had to order ANOTHER part. I started calling and complaining and all I get is that they are "sorry" and it cant be helped. This is RIDICULOUS!! I pay good money for them to service my applance and they dont know what they are doing!!!!!!! Very frustrating.

2007-10-15 06:58:30 · 11 answers · asked by Brian H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-15 06:54:21 · 9 answers · asked by Lorri C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-15 06:48:08 · 20 answers · asked by 3foot6 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-15 06:36:07 · 8 answers · asked by cubanbeak 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Here's the deal. I have 200A service. The main panel has a 100A 120/240V breaker serving a 100A sub panel. In the sub panel I have a 3.5Ton a/c compressor on a 30A breaker (air handler/furnace is served from the main panel), an electric dryer on a 20A or 30A breaker, and all the lights and outlets for the 1st floor of my house (including a kitchen) on other 10, 15 and 20 amp breakers. I currently have a gas range. Generally, can I add a 30A or 50A circuit for an electric double wall oven?

2007-10-15 06:34:45 · 6 answers · asked by clayton w 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I keep my dog food in a plastic tub with a sealed lid in the garage. Something has been chewing along the plastic edges of the lid. Is this chipmunks or rats? Ideas to get them out are also appreciated.

2007-10-15 06:33:41 · 10 answers · asked by ? 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I've enclosed my former porch & now have (3) 8' walls (14' x 20' x 14'), with (4) regular sized windows (2 at each corner), a small square hole for an A/C unit, & (1) set of sliding glass doors.
There is nothing fancy, I'll paint it when it's done, already been Tyveked, I want a smooth finish. Its a pretty straight forward box, a full crew should be able to get it done in under a day. I've gotten it up to the point where I'm ready to go out and get some qoutes to get it done.
I'm wondering if you know how much a job like this should cost approximately? I have no idea, and I want to make sure I know before I get my qoutes.

2007-10-15 06:33:25 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have read some of the questions on here about removing fruitflies at the home but what about the workplace?

I work at a 24/7 convienance store and there is baked pastries and sandwiches being made daily. I know the flies are not that harmful but they are still disgusting.

What are some good ways of removing this infestation without using poisons and so the employees can work around it?

Innovative ideas are welcome!

2007-10-15 06:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in an old farmhouse, and there aren't many windows. The ones that we have are in bad spots. So there's not much natural light in my house and it feels gloomy.

Our living room has three white walls and one fake-wood-paneled wall.

Will just painting the living room make it brighter and less gloomy?

And are there maybe lighting tricks or something that i don't know about?!

2007-10-15 06:25:56 · 3 answers · asked by nikkilee911 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-15 06:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I'd like to work at an arboretum or royal botanical garden.

2007-10-15 06:11:46 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah L 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-15 06:07:12 · 8 answers · asked by melly 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

i want to redo my bathroom, the basics are in good shape, i just want to change the colors, the tile is black and white but old so its not crisp anymore, i just want to do a cosmetic change

2007-10-15 06:03:12 · 9 answers · asked by fatty6923 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-15 05:57:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-15 05:57:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I've bought a 3 Gang light switch as I currently have 2 gang controlling 3 lights (Kitchen/DiningRoom/Out House), but on wiring it up it only lights up 2 of the 3, and the more I check the net it seems that they only can control 2 lights. Can somebody help, as I'm in the dark here!

Thanks

2007-10-15 05:56:12 · 6 answers · asked by Noel R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-15 05:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by andrea r 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-15 05:46:09 · 5 answers · asked by Razorwind 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a couple of small rust spots and I'd like to paint them. what kind of paint do I need and where can I find it?

2007-10-15 05:45:29 · 4 answers · asked by vicky c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

woke up this morning to find a mouse stuck in my tub that has sliding shower doors. I'm not sure how the little critter got in there ( possibly from above as there is a vent there) anyway...I tried to catch it but it almost got out of the tub when I slid open the door...so now I'm wondering what would be the best way to trap it so it doesn't run out into my house ?... I can reach over the top of the shower doors...but I can' figure out how to get it into something Any ideas?

2007-10-15 05:43:19 · 16 answers · asked by Timothy D 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-15 05:41:12 · 14 answers · asked by Lynn 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-15 05:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by shellj_foxy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-15 05:24:42 · 10 answers · asked by Mike P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are going out of town and would like to have our
kids grow one or more types of vegatables indoors with
a grow light that would be ready to eat within
three weeks. Any ideas?

2007-10-15 05:23:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

WHen I switch my oven to "oven" mode it doesnt heat up, the lights are on, the fan works and the grill works so any ideas whats up?

2007-10-15 05:18:43 · 6 answers · asked by graeme b 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-15 05:15:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Under average conditions, how long does it take for the smell of cigarette smoke to disappear from clothes that are not washed or dry-cleaned? Also, is the smell of cannabis smoke easily distinguishable from that of ordinary cigarettes?

2007-10-15 05:07:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden