Home & Garden - 17 October 2007

my livingroom only has two window and they are together.
The wall where the windows are is pretty big and the windows look small. What are some ways to make it look bigger?

by the way there is about 2 1/2 feet from the top of the window to the ceiling and I would love to do floor to ceiling curtains but I'm not sure if it'll look funny with the gap.

2007-10-17 08:47:56 · 11 answers · asked by ladyeve983 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a CHI, but is their anything better? The CHI'S dont last long!

2007-10-17 08:35:06 · 5 answers · asked by Christina T 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It said Charlotte Pipe on there but I don't know what it is exactly because i broke the pipe with my lawn mower. So i need the exact name so i can get it replaced/fixed. Here is a link to some pictures i took of an identical one. plz help. Thank you

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2007-10-17 08:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am renovating our new home and want to know if there are any reasons not to place a stove next to the sink? Its a regular electric stove, and there will be a inch or two of counter top and cupboard between them. My reason for doing this is the existing exhaust fan is located here and I don't know if i can move it with out major work...

2007-10-17 08:27:05 · 13 answers · asked by Momma B 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a mattress, my budget was 300, but I bought a mattress for 349. I figured its only 50 bux more, BUT I did not take tax into consideration. I ended up spending 403 with tax and delivery. Now I want to return it because I dont even have money for a box spring or a bed frame. The thing is the paper they gave me says I have a 90day comfort guarantee, if its not comforatble after 90 days I can exchange, and if I exchange for something cheaper I wont get a refund. I dont fall into that category because I havent even slept on it, so do I still have a chance to get my money back?

2007-10-17 08:05:43 · 4 answers · asked by Tian 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I got my neighbor to help me paint in three weeks but I have to come up with the colors. I have taupe drapes and couches with hard wood floors. My husband has hunting trophies on the walls (head mounts and horn mounts). I was thinking a golden yellow color. But then I am stuck on what color for the dining room that is like part of the living room.

2007-10-17 08:03:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

For the love of Pete, I can't get rid of these fruit flies! There is nothing that sits out, I run scolding water down the drains in the kitchen sink daily and the trash is taken out daily. Does anyone know what I can do to kill these pests? Thank you so much!

2007-10-17 07:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by TerraMichael87 2 in Other - Home & Garden

After we installed the new single oven & range the nasty wall behind it still shows. It looks like someone had tile there at one point and simply ripped it out before installing the old, giant double oven that we just replaced. What can I put on that wall that will be easy to clean? Should I just sand & paint? Would I need a pro to install tile? Is there a website that deals with all of this?

2007-10-17 07:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by Samtastic! 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the cheapest and easiest way to install vents. Is it really a big deal that the sewage is not vented. The sewage does not go into a city sewage system. I have a septic tank.

2007-10-17 07:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by ljmjason 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

im looking for apartment or a town house in west virginia
that has rent as low as $350.00 per month or less with some utilities included.also has carpet ,washer and dryer hook up. outside of charleston,but not in dunbar,north charleston,ripley wv,
maybe some where in the country but not too far from the city.
1 or 2 bed rooms. large living room, nice size kitchen. pet friendly. full sized bathroom. and bay window.with a nice view.
will allow you to paint.and will allow me to install a bay window seat or already have one.
that's my dream place.

2007-10-17 07:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by blkdiva360 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am moving into a new apartment and I bought new couches, they are a light brown microfiber, and I want to paint my walls green. The color is called guacamole. HA! Anyway, I have never bought curtains before, because I have always just used blinds, but I am tired of just having boring blinds on my windows, so I want to add some curtains, but I have no idea what color I should get. Any advice will be helpful!

2007-10-17 07:32:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-17 07:22:39 · 2 answers · asked by chris_haggerty1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've replaced new blades. the belt is good on the lower deck. When I engage the handle to cut, the front engine pulley produces smoke. it spins as it should, and the 2 rear idler pulleys spin also. Why is the engine pulley not engaging the belt correctly? Is it that the Belt keeper pins are out of alignment?
I have searched the web with no success. I know there is a simple answer to this problem.

2007-10-17 07:13:48 · 1 answers · asked by dragon 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

One of my clients bring beautiful roses from her garden. She grows them for shows. How can I take one of the roses and make them grow in my garden? is there a way w/out getting a rose bulb??? They are just sooo beautiful and fragrant!

2007-10-17 07:10:48 · 2 answers · asked by beautiful bird 3 in Garden & Landscape

Just curious. Had a call about a womans roof leaking today and she says it is done with white EPDM but when asked about the flat roof she informed me that it has a severe slope and wasn't flat at all.

2007-10-17 06:29:39 · 2 answers · asked by PinUpGal 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I woke up this morning and counted 37 freshly dug mole holes. They have totally ruined my garden. For some reason, they have not gone into any of my neighbours gardens on either side. It is just an ordinary lawn, the same as my neighbours, so what has suddenly attracted them? I need to get rid of them permanently.
I would be most grateful to hear some suggestions.
Thanks.

2007-10-17 06:16:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am helping my parents decorate their living room, and they want to do something really colorful and striking. BUT they have maroon couches. What colors can I paint the wall or what accents or theme could I go with that will look good?

Also keep in mind that the kitchen is painted yellow, so I'd like it to be something that won't look horrible next to that.

I would appreciate your help.

ALSO if you know of any websites with tips, advice, or inspiration on interior decorating, let me know!

2007-10-17 06:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by charelisa 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our last kid has moved out and we want to settle down somewhere nice to grow old. A couple of criteria:
1. Need to be within a reasonable drive to a major airport 30-45 minutes at most.
2. Needs to be no further then 2 hr flight from Tucson AZ and Central CA. Have grandkids there.
3. Housing prices no higher then 350,000 and no HOAs or cookie cutter houses.
4. No unusual pest problems. I hate mosquitos, fire ants and snakes.
5. Nice climate.
6. Near water would be a huge plus.
7. Earthquakes don't bother us, but no tornado country.

Where is this place?

2007-10-17 06:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by Nancy O 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I took down two single tube four foot old fluorescent fixtures and I am going to replace them with single tube four foot fluorescent T8 fixtures.
They are end to end and controlled by the same light switch.
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for how to wire these together so they both come on/off together?
The junction box that feeds the power is in the middle of where the fixtures are going (I guess that doesnt really matter).
All help appreciated!!

2007-10-17 05:45:30 · 5 answers · asked by cornmanz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

only curious LOL... there's no way I do not invite it... I do not like unwanted visitors.....

2007-10-17 05:33:52 · 6 answers · asked by fatanlonely845 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-17 05:28:43 · 5 answers · asked by Starfish 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I only started collecting Fiestaware 3-4 years ago when I registered for wedding gifts. I don't like the cinnabar red with the other colors I chose and it's too late to return anything.

Does anyone know of any websites where people trade colors or would be willing to swap full place settings? This isn't the old collectable stuff, it's only 3 1/2 years old and from Macy's.

I'm posting this again because I only got one reply.

Thanks for reading!

2007-10-17 05:19:34 · 4 answers · asked by SuzR 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What are some good ideas and instructions for homemade pinatas? thanks!

2007-10-17 05:15:21 · 4 answers · asked by 77684 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The counter top in my master bath is really nice,but it has a few burned marks wich I believe are from a cigarette,I recently moved to this house and alredy did a lot of work in the bath and since everything else is so nice(floors,tile,faucets,frame around the mirrors,light fixtures) I now can notice something I didn't before(the marks).Is there a way to fix them or do I have to replace it?Thanks for the tips!

2007-10-17 05:06:45 · 7 answers · asked by brownsugarbr02 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

HI
i am 23, female and from london. i have never known what i wanted to do with my life. my desk job is driving me insane, as i long to be doign something practical. i have been thinking about doing a handyman course as i would really like to be able to buy a property that is run down and renovate it. nothing big at first, maybe an old ladies house that needs painting, and new ktichen and bathroom. can anyone please give me some advice. i live in kingston upon thames. i don't know wether i could get a job with a handy man or builder or even a property developer who buys, renovates and sells on. i don't want people thinking i am trying to make that big elusive buck. i am willign to put the work in and training. i would be able to raise the money to buy my first project in about a year, as i have my own property already.
any help or info would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

2007-10-17 04:58:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to buy a new sofa and wonder if I should buy one now on a random sale or if later in the year there will be a bigger sale.

2007-10-17 04:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by kimsva 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm renting a house.... its an older house and was vacant for some time... so it smelled kind of funny from the beginning. I've cleaned the carpets and used fabreeze, candles, and that smelly carpet powder...

But there is one room that still smells funny. It's not necessarily a BAD smell (like mold or anything), but it just smells funny. Actually, it reminds me of old people (I know, it sounds wierd)... what else can I try to get rid of that smell in that room? Its the one room that is separated from the rest of the house (its the front den and is separated by the kitchen from the rest of the rooms in the house)

Any ideas?

2007-10-17 04:53:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-17 04:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by corsby 1212 1 in Garden & Landscape

You know, like lemon juice in your kettle, vinegar for glass etc, but something that is safe to use for cleaning yellow gold & / or white gold jewellery.

2007-10-17 04:50:17 · 9 answers · asked by Alison S 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Everything from the toys to the kind of carpet and paint. I also really need some good online sources for this.

2007-10-17 04:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by i not smartt 1 in Decorating & Remodeling