Home & Garden - 20 October 2007

I have a sunroom that I just built that has deck boards for flooring that I stained with a "cedar" toned "deckstain". It looks good and I like the color but want a nice glossy finish on it that will also stand up well. Also want the same result on some cedar trim on the outside that is also stained with the deckstain. What can I use that will apply over the existing stain to give me the gloss? Thanks

2007-10-20 15:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by gonejetskiing 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I don't know anything about these things and would really like some information

2007-10-20 14:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok. I just bought a big pumpkin and it's sitting on my front porch right now. I haven't carved it, and I'm not going to, it's there for decoration. My wife wants to paint it.

How long will it last before it starts to rot?

Thanks.

2007-10-20 14:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Lord of Chaos 4 in Garden & Landscape

A friend wants me to help her repot her Purple Wandering Jew. It's too large, and she wants to cut the size down into a smaller pot, and then replant the rest. I have looked up how to reroot the wandering jew, but I wanted to double check on the best way to cut down it's size to fit into a smaller vase. I usually wouldn't worry, as I'm quite good with plants, but I found out there is a personal story behind the plant, and I REALLY want to make sure I keep it alive. Thanks for your help!

2007-10-20 14:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Kendra 5 in Garden & Landscape

Does any one know where to get a Cute Beadspreads or Comforters or Curtians??? My room colors are BLUE and PINK and BROWN? Any websites? Please help me find stuff for my room that are pink brown or blue, and please cheap. I am trying to design my room. Any help!

2007-10-20 14:10:53 · 15 answers · asked by Nah W 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-20 13:43:31 · 25 answers · asked by ny 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

lethal even
whats the worst that could happen?

2007-10-20 13:40:49 · 3 answers · asked by L2theL 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've emptied and sponged out the tank. The instructions then said for me to undo a nut or something under the toilet. There is a white one above a metal pipe, but it is on so tight. I can't use a wrench I have because it is too long. Help please!

2007-10-20 13:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Years ago, before they put in the sewers, the shower smoked, but now it acts like a regular old grandma shower. I've purchased a couple of shower heads that promised more fire power, but alas, that magic massage has eluded me. Help!!

2007-10-20 13:32:45 · 7 answers · asked by guapa 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Sometimes the fan will start. Other times it will just hum when I power it on. If I turn the power off and then manually rotate the fan a quarter turn or so, it will then start when I apply power. Does this point to bad brushes, a bad starting capacitor, or something more serious?

2007-10-20 13:29:09 · 10 answers · asked by bobby 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it still leaks about a drop per every 6-7 seconds and i cannot get it stopped.i went to the hme improvement astore and they said there was no adhesives available to stop it that dried in a few minutes.i have a sponge under the toilet to catch the drips.is there any epoxy or plummers clay available that you canput around the top of the tank to stop it for good?i did exactly what the instructions to reinstall the new ball and pivot recommended.i have a porclean toilet resevoir.

2007-10-20 13:15:15 · 3 answers · asked by mike 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you have to pick the fuits from the vine , how can you tell if they are ripe?

2007-10-20 13:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by leachelaine1 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have insulated my water pipes and water heater. should i insulate any of the furnace duct work?

2007-10-20 13:01:02 · 6 answers · asked by m t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just info on the Jane Magnolia bush also Japanese Snow Ball plant.

2007-10-20 12:50:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

we are painting the inside of the house. there is a chair rail around the entire interior. the lighter tone will be on top of the chair rail. the darker below the rail, and the rail will be a tone slightly darker than the top.
is it best to leave the chair rail until last?
what would you do?

2007-10-20 12:43:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am not sure if the part that I am talking about is exactly the pilot, but I am talking about the part that looks like the top of a candle, it burned out, how do I replace it? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-20 12:29:51 · 2 answers · asked by Oli-NYC 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm working on creating a palette of native species compatible with persimmon, peach, and cherimoya trees. There's an arroyo willow in the lawn area already, too. Suggestions?

2007-10-20 11:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

we just wanna no!

2007-10-20 10:48:10 · 10 answers · asked by sophie f 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-20 10:45:13 · 4 answers · asked by Matrixdude 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 10:39:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Vax Rapide Deluxe which was working up to 5 mins ago!! Its not letting the water out when i pull the trigger but everything else is ok!

All i did was empty the dirty water and put the dirty water tank back on but now the water with the cleaning fluid isn't coming out.......

What have i done?!?!?!?!?

PLease help!!

2007-10-20 10:31:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Northern Lower Michigan (Zone 5). Our home sits upon a hill with a deep valley about 150' upwind so all year long winds rip through our half acre lot decreasing our homes heating/cooling efficiency, terrorizing our landscaping projects and outdoor furniture and making outdoor events just a windy nightmare. I have a hedge row of lilac (Syringa Vulgaris - or Common) started (five 7'+) to protect our yard but I am looking for something evergreen (or dec. and dense like a privet), fast growing and nice looking to protect our home more efficiently.
I have 70' between our home and the berm down to the road and we have a vegetable garden (30'x30') and a cement block worm farm (compost bin) (15'Lx4'D into side yard). Can anyone offer me suggestions for an efficient windbreak solution? How short/tall and how far from house to be effective and not cause adverse drifting or hot, stagnant air pockets?? What type of plant should I use? Thank you!

2007-10-20 10:28:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

how do i get the hair out of the bottom of my oreck rechareable electribroom???

2007-10-20 09:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If not, is it possible to grow tabacco in Washington State? And where would I buy seeds?

2007-10-20 09:57:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I can find plenty of rules on "open burning" but I don't think using this would be open burning....it was bought at a department store, has a mesh cover to put over the logs so sparks dont go flying everywhere, etc..

2007-10-20 09:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by the WOG 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-20 09:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I live in zone 8

2007-10-20 09:39:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i need some FREE i deas for bird feeders, i have meta screen stuff and unliminted wood, screws, nails, etc.

2007-10-20 09:32:20 · 3 answers · asked by maddie 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-20 09:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by M R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-20 08:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)