Home & Garden - 17 October 2007

We moved into a new house a month ago and just discover some mold and damage on the bedroom ceiling due to the rain. The affected area is about 2 sq. ft. The builder is doing the repair work but it's very dusty in the room now. He exposed the dry wall and said let it air dry for a few days. Is this the proper way to get rid of the mold? Is there any way to control the dust while he's working in the room (e.g. some machine to suck the dust in)? Should I have someone check on the air quality and make sure that the mold is gone completely? I'm really concerned about the air quality coz we moved into the bedroom right next to it and I'm currently 6 months pregnant.

2007-10-17 15:10:28 · 3 answers · asked by annwoo99 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

They are small specs that I can grind into powder in my fingers. They don't appear to be mixing into my water (like soap or salt or some other saturation). They are coming out of my kitchen sink faucet, though my wife says she's seen them come out of the tub faucet, too.

1. What could it be?
2. Will I die if I injest it?

Thanks!

2007-10-17 14:59:00 · 4 answers · asked by Andy P 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think i planted them quite late for their season , so what shall i do now to make them bloom the next time, they are planted in my planters outside my garden.please tell me what to do and how to protect them this coming winter. this is my first time gardening and novice at all about bubs. please advise. God bless..

2007-10-17 14:53:51 · 7 answers · asked by edgar 1 in Garden & Landscape

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2007-10-17 14:30:03 · 4 answers · asked by Bryan 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-17 14:24:59 · 4 answers · asked by geraldcoutinho 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-17 14:00:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My front steps are damaged leading into my home, I have a landscaper coming soon to fix them, but until then I do not want to be responsible if someone falls on them. We have homeowners insurance, but until they are fixed, can I post "Use at your own risk" signs on them?

2007-10-17 13:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-17 13:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by Racheal B 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have been told that there is a new paint out just for painting aluminum siding. If so has anyone used it and how did it work?

2007-10-17 13:30:25 · 4 answers · asked by fes1974 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our contractor tells us there is an additional cost to sheetrock our bedroom because of the many angles in the room. Why would this cost more money?

2007-10-17 13:27:52 · 5 answers · asked by Jane F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need to do a science project and i can't find any seeds at any store. i cant find any seeds because summer is over and seeds are no longer available. I need to do my project. I am just wondering can i just buy pinto beans and grow them in water (without soil) successfully?

2007-10-17 13:26:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-17 13:17:56 · 1 answers · asked by theVICMAN 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It's not a big stain, but it's big enough to notice...ty:)

2007-10-17 13:10:49 · 8 answers · asked by fabderek 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I feel like this might be the answer to the riddle of the universe. Bleach keeps white stuff white. Detergent gets clothes clean. So?!?!

2007-10-17 13:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by Iconoclast 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am trying to create a doll with a stabbing motion and cannot seem to find a small enough oscillating motor. I would like one that is battery operated and doesn't move too fast.

2007-10-17 13:06:58 · 7 answers · asked by Adam S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

P.S. I want to avoid spray paint.

2007-10-17 12:56:49 · 4 answers · asked by yellowhamster227 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have the land on the Peninsula (slight slope w/ leveled areas) and architectural plans (2 story home (~2500 sq/ft)). I am looking to have average finishes with the exception of the kitchen which will be higher end. Does anyone have any ballpark estimates for construction costs on a per sq/ft basis?

2007-10-17 12:52:49 · 2 answers · asked by Robert D 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Im looking to get outdoor and indoor christmas lights cheap, but im wondering where. Anything will go, from the local K-mart, to wholesalers. Links would help.

2007-10-17 12:45:44 · 5 answers · asked by dennis 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-17 12:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by rick_mason47807 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We've recently purchased a home, and are currently remodeling the kitchen. We've inherited a 1960's 35" Kenmore gas range/oven/griddle/rotiss... combo. It was functional until we disconnected it from the gas line to remodel. Our realtor told us he thought we could sell it for $$$$. Is this kind of thing valuable? Should we put an advertisement in the classifieds section/Craigslist? If so, for what price? Is it junk, and should we just sell to the local metal recycler? Can I get any money out of it, and how much?

2007-10-17 12:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by lightcommastix 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Ok so I have a washer, but it won't hold water unless the drain hose is pointed upwards, but the drain hole is on the floor.
What can I do to make this work?

2007-10-17 12:33:23 · 5 answers · asked by kaykay8170 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband and I have just recently moved to Barksdale AFB in Louisiana and I was wondering about some pretty big spiders I have been finding. Or of someone can just tell me about all the spider and weird bugs around here would be great! But the spider I am talking about, the body is about an inch long, it is brown in color, it isn't hairy but a little fuzzy, it's legs are about maybe an inch or a little longer.
The wolf spiders around here a pretty big too. Can they make you sick at all or hurt if they bite? Are there any brown recluse or hobo spiders in this area? i have been trying to look it up but I really don't know where to look and I don
t seam to be getting anywhere with my search. So I guess my questions are: Can wolf spiders be really large? Can they make you sick or hurt you in any way if they bite? Are there any brown recluse or hobo spiders in this area? And what could that large spider be? I have never seen a spider so big before!

2007-10-17 12:33:13 · 4 answers · asked by Jen M 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking into an opinel 6 knife. I would like to get a sharpening stone or two (or three) to sharpen it and other tools around the house. I've heard about Arkansas stones- can I just get a general purpose one or do I have to get three grades, if they do come in three grades. Another option would be to get a Lansky sharpening set, but those are more expenisve than a single Arkansas stone. Any particular items I should get and opinions would be extremely helpful. Thank you very much!

2007-10-17 12:31:14 · 2 answers · asked by farmgirl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in Canada and these past couple of days have been pretty cold, so I thought that now I shouldn't water my plants, abd my lawn anymore. Today though it was getting warm again. So should I continue watering until the temperature drops completely or no?

2007-10-17 12:26:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

What is the name of a great big tree found in the Boston area? It is details for a story i am writing for.

2007-10-17 12:19:28 · 3 answers · asked by koolkitti70 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-17 12:16:32 · 11 answers · asked by i wished i lived in nanaimo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

my son, dauhter-in-law, and 2 grand babies just moved out and i've am forced to deal with roach infestation. will bleach or cleaners with bleach kill te roaches?

2007-10-17 12:06:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-17 12:00:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm having a case for my fishing rod made by a carpenter and need to choose a suitable wood. He suggested Gench, its a hard wood apparently, with a tactile veneer. Very soft to the touch and easily polished. Wood this be suitable?

2007-10-17 11:55:58 · 6 answers · asked by Seed Plower 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I will be pouring concrete using a friends wheel barrel. Im curious if concrete will destroy the wheel barrel and if there are any tips for removing the concrete from the barrel when I am finished.

2007-10-17 11:49:35 · 8 answers · asked by Bmanpara 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)