Home & Garden - 24 October 2007

2007-10-24 15:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by opalelise 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-24 14:31:22 · 7 answers · asked by ibrahim t 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm trying to buy a new dishwasher, but the salesman says I can only buy one that has side mounts because of the corian countertop (they won't drill into the counter). Is this true? If so, what kind of dishwasher allows for side mounting?

2007-10-24 14:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by fauvistfly 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE IN SA OUR CEILINGS ARE MADE OF THE OLD FASHIONED FOAM TILES, WE HAVE SINCE BEEN TOLD THEY ARE A FIRE RISK AND ILLEGAL. WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST PRODUCT TO REPLACE THEM WITH?

2007-10-24 14:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to bleach my Jeans to get rid of stains. I do not have any fear of it fading, they are really old, but I would like to keep them for as long as I can still. Any Suggestions?

2007-10-24 14:18:38 · 11 answers · asked by Fey Blood 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-24 14:00:34 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is a very small automotive bulb that is also used for outside lights. The glass is so shattered that I can't grasp it with pliers. Any suggestions? Thanks!

2007-10-24 13:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by Dogchic 4 in Garden & Landscape

Is it best to put metal roofing on over old asbestos shingles(providing it's less than three layers) or to tear off all the old shingles first? And does it hurt anything to tear off the shingles on one side and leave them on the other side and put the metal roof on?

2007-10-24 13:50:32 · 5 answers · asked by sukcorb 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just bought a sofa and there is an option of $150 fabric protection called "duraguard" or something similar, though it is NOT scothguard. It also comes with a 5 year scratch, tear, and stain warranty. If I can get scotchguard for $8 a can, is there really an added benfit to the product they want me to buy or are they trying to fatten their commission with an overpriced add-on?

2007-10-24 13:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by bcyouletme 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Cloth, wooden, brass or other?

2007-10-24 13:35:31 · 4 answers · asked by peaches6 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

or without problems?

2007-10-24 13:30:27 · 1 answers · asked by Donna 1 in Garden & Landscape

Old ones are 25-30 yrs old.

2007-10-24 13:24:15 · 4 answers · asked by Dave M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-24 13:23:51 · 10 answers · asked by Pancake 7 in Other - Home & Garden

My house is huge, old, and Victorian (rental), and my gas bill is outrageous every winter even with us on budget billing. I would like to buy a few heaters so I dont have to keep the thermostat so high to warm this house. Thanks!

2007-10-24 13:20:26 · 5 answers · asked by Jenn N Kentucky 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone know a readily available cold water laundry detergent without perfumes/dyes? I think Seventh Generation is coming out with one this fall, according to its website.

2007-10-24 13:18:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have wanted to be a landscape designer for a long time. I had to go to the most affordable school in my state though. This school does not offer Landscape design or anything like that. I asked the school if I would be able to become a landscape designer with major: Agri Business / minor: Horticulture. I do have a work study job with the schools master gardener who also designs the landscapes on campus. I am getting a lot of experience working with her that I can add to what I already know about landscaping. I have also been drawing landscape designs for fun since I was in high school and gardening since I was real little. I have a lot of experience with plants and I know a lot about plants. This is the only school that I can got to so I hope this major and minor will help me. Thanks to all who take the time to read this and answer. I also want to own my own nursery.

2007-10-24 13:16:01 · 3 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Garden & Landscape

i accidentiley sharpied my brand new furniture! not that much but still noticealble..
i wrote something on the palm of my hand. then dumbly i put it on my new white sdesk! how do it off. i don't have a magic eraser i cant tell my parents! they'll get mad! help!

2007-10-24 13:15:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my dryer takes like 3 cycles to adequately dry the clothes.. how do i check the vent? the lint trap is clear
what is the vent that silver tubing thing going up? should i take that down and see what it looks like? it works.. it just takes forever

troubleshooting please!!

2007-10-24 13:11:22 · 6 answers · asked by rachel d 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to paint a room in my home to be use for reloading and building arrows. I have no idea what colors to use for my little hobby room. I plan to hang a couple of mounts of deer and antelope. I'd also like to hang a flat screen tv and have a nice chair to sit in. The room is a 10x12 spare bedroom...

Can anyone recommend a color scheme or point me to some nice colors on a web site? I could appreciate the help since I am not color coordinated.

thanks!

2007-10-24 13:00:07 · 3 answers · asked by skobie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

1. refidgerator broke (bought a new one)
2. dishwasher broke (had it repaired)
3. ceiling is leaks
4. I need new sinks, toilets, and a bath tub (For REAL!)
5. My house needs new tiles and rugs
6. Bathrooms need to be repainted (The shower is all rusted.)
7. door bell is broken
8. New cabinets (the wood is rotted)
9. new counter

My parents bought a new sink, stove, and oven for the kitchen recently.

My house is 30 years old. Everything is ORGINAL. Everything is from the 1970's. My family has been living in the house for 30 years. I've been living in the house for 18 years.

The house was built in 1977.

2007-10-24 12:55:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-24 12:41:34 · 16 answers · asked by Scarletwoman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am making a wooden loft bed with 4x4's posts on each corner. I've used 2 x 4 for horizonal bracing and it still has a wobble. It has a solid 3/4 plywood on 2 x4's as platform with bracing under it every 2 feet. Should my bracing be in a X or is horizonal ok? (There is at least 3 - 2 x 4's horizonal on each side, not including actual platform 2x4. The platform has 5 inch hex screws in it and the bracing I used 6" hex bolts. Any help would be great! Thank you in advance.

2007-10-24 12:31:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm moving into a two bedroom, so I can finally have the office/2nd bedroom that I've wanted. Well, as it turns out, the 2nd bedroom is rather small, and I have yet to find a desk that I like that also works with the room. I also have the need to put up several shelves to hold a large collection of books.

So, my idea is to basically make a wall of shelves, but the bottom shelf being the widest and longest, and serving as my desk. In my mind, it works great (lol) but, I'm not sure about the practicality.

I'm not sure if the wall I'll be using has studs or not, so I'm just looking at drywall mounted screws right now. I'm familiar with the process of mounting screws into drywall, but how much weight can I really put onto these shelves? Enough to stand up to regular use as a desk? At most, the desk shelf would be holding two laptops, a light printer, and papers. Possibly a piano (keyboard), but not on a regular basis.

Any help or advice would be awesome! No 'smooth door' ideas tho plz..

2007-10-24 12:28:33 · 0 answers · asked by dhays06 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our walls need to be finished, plastered, sanded and prepared to paint. How much should I offer to pay after I buy all materials?

2007-10-24 12:16:45 · 3 answers · asked by gold_miners_daughter 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My porch ceiling is always a mess from spiders, mud daubers, etc. Is there a spray-on or brush-on product that repels bugs and lasts at least a few weeks?

2007-10-24 12:05:42 · 2 answers · asked by dbm77 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-24 12:00:01 · 5 answers · asked by respectme 1 in Garden & Landscape

they are gas appliances.. m,y stove takes forever to heat up and the dryer takes 3 cycles to dry ordinary items. could this be a gas related issue? or is it just that the appliances are old? any trouble shooting hints would be appreciated.

2007-10-24 11:55:09 · 4 answers · asked by rachel d 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Michigan and need to know if I need to bring in my large potted plants for the winter???

2007-10-24 11:50:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-24 11:49:51 · 8 answers · asked by queequeg 1 in Garden & Landscape

i need coloured duct tape in a cool colour it doesn't matter the size. but i don't know where to get it. the only stores here that i can think of are canadian tire, home depot and walmart please help!

2007-10-24 11:47:57 · 14 answers · asked by Tilly P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs