Home & Garden - 20 October 2007

Right, I have a small 12v fluorescent strip light bulb, just the bulb. And I want to power it from a 12v car battery. But I'm not sure how to wire it up, because I tried putting the - and + on the two ends on the one side and same other side but it doesn't seem to light properly. It lights but like only on the side I aply the power, as a normal strip light lights up all the way along the strip.

Thanks, Jamie.

2007-10-20 23:48:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 23:41:12 · 4 answers · asked by Rhiarne T 1 in Garden & Landscape

I cant get rid of the little buggers. I have lived in this house 10 years and never had a mouse (in the house. . . only in the garage) and I am about ready to torch the place.

2007-10-20 23:31:01 · 12 answers · asked by icunurse85 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i live with 8 people and ther is only 3 of us that actually clean the house and get the bills sorted! i cant live in a pig stye even though after i clean up it get just as bad as before! i have asked for their help but for some reason they dont think that its their mess! what can i do!

2007-10-20 23:02:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-20 22:55:09 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 21:51:55 · 2 answers · asked by nada 1 in Garden & Landscape

My building's maintenance dept has been to my townhouse 3 times for a toilet that keeps overflowing. Everytime they come out they snake the line under the building, the last time they said they found nothing. Well, 3 days later and the toilet is clogged again. I have told them on two separate visits that I think there is something stuck in the toilet but they refuse to check it.

I can always tell 3 or 4 flushes before an overflow. The bowl will not drain all the way and there is a loud gurgling sound. There is also a foul odor after we flush.

We have been having problems since we moved in 5 mos ago and it's only me and my husband using the toilet so it's not us clogging it up.

2007-10-20 21:40:00 · 4 answers · asked by sunflowers 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to buy a universal dishwasher drain pump i have tried yellow pages with no luck i can get one off of ebay but this man keeps messing me around so dont want to go that path just woundering if anybody knows of a shop nesr to portsmouth uk i could collect one thanks

2007-10-20 20:17:59 · 4 answers · asked by Marie H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its rainy where I am living and I have 4-5 indoor plants in different rooms. Each plant there is always tiny flys flying around. What are there? Can I buy a spray to kill them? and if so, what kind of spray so that it won't also kill my plant.

2007-10-20 19:37:08 · 2 answers · asked by Li Lian C 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-20 19:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by rocks 1 in Garden & Landscape

I want to replace the circuit breaker panel for my house. I am upgrading from a 100 AMP to a 200 AMP. I would like to place it in the same spot where it is now. How do i go about cutting the power lines without getting electricuted. I'm thinking if I do one at a time I should be fine, what do you think? I need a professional electrician to respond here. And please do not say call the electric company, it is dangerous.

2007-10-20 19:10:34 · 6 answers · asked by fingers12345 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have about 6 of them, all doing well, but i realize they can't sit out all winter. can i prune them back, and put them on a covered deck, or do they need to be indoors?

2007-10-20 18:37:30 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Garden & Landscape

ok so my mom lives in arizona and she wanted to know if pomegranate trees would do well there.
please answer only if you KNOW.
thanks

2007-10-20 17:35:43 · 1 answers · asked by abcdefg 3 in Garden & Landscape

like the ones I rake up from my trees in the fall. i could use this instead of buying hay?!

2007-10-20 17:32:31 · 4 answers · asked by Shanna 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in the Chicagoland area. What is the best way to winterize your plants so that they make it through to the next year.

2007-10-20 17:23:38 · 4 answers · asked by *Moni* VOTE 08! 4 in Garden & Landscape

i have two large bald faced hornets bee hives that i found in my yard. i was told they could be sold for some money. is this true? if so how much and where could i sell?

2007-10-20 17:23:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-20 16:22:48 · 1 answers · asked by becky w 1 in Other - Home & Garden

we have all have had drainage problems, and our backyards are unlevel even after they were releveled with dirt and sodded with st. augustine grass we all have holes in our yards and occasionally hear loud popping noises after 3 years of living in our houses, please give advice

2007-10-20 16:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by meka p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There are dark stains around the toilet bowl.I found it difficult to remove them.I used Harpic cleaning gel but it doesn't work.Any altenative product that I can use to remove the stain?I believe the stain is caused by not flushing the toilet bowl on a regular basis.I think it is the residue of calcium crystal deposits that caused the stain.

2007-10-20 16:12:04 · 5 answers · asked by Samuel O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 16:09:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Has anyone ever bought something like this. and what could there be a problem with, any thing to remedy the issue, thanks,

2007-10-20 15:51:48 · 9 answers · asked by openskies 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone left the door open and somehow a skunk crawled in the kitchen. When it finally left, the whole house stank really bad. I used vinegar but a few hours later, the house still has the smell.

2007-10-20 15:46:24 · 4 answers · asked by asdfjkll; 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm looking for a reducing coupler for 3" PVC sewer & drain pipe (outside diameter 3.25"). Something like 3 x 2 or preferably 3 x 1 1/2. Is there such a thing? In schedule 40, this fitting has too big an inside diameter for the S&D pipe (made for OD 3.5").

2007-10-20 15:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by alan_has_bean 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-20 15:36:55 · 6 answers · asked by meka p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 15:30:09 · 5 answers · asked by meka p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the cost to put a new carpet or hardwood floors in a 650 sq. foot studio. I dont want to spend too much because im looking to rent out or sell my apt. soon. thx

2007-10-20 15:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i have fruit flies...and they are getting out of control! any ideas on how to get rid of them would be really appreciated.

2007-10-20 15:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by mary c 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-20 15:16:14 · 10 answers · asked by Caduceus of Hermes 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hola. I need tips on re-decorating my room =]

I want an "elegant" theme. I love the Fleur-de-Lis design to enhance my French heritage

also--I love these colors/designs in the pictures
http://interiordec.about.com/od/frenchcountry/a/a_frenchcountry.htm

thanks!!

2007-10-20 15:05:24 · 12 answers · asked by ♫ ali 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-20 15:01:38 · 4 answers · asked by kim w 1 in Garden & Landscape