Home & Garden - 31 October 2007

What respirator filters or protective equipment can be worn to protect from arsenic if it is in the wood. We were going to cut it down and burn it or cut it down and dumpster it. I heard even cutting it is bad but its gotta be taken down sooner or later. Don't they make respirators cartridges for arsenic or no? Were can I get the wood tested to find out if it has it in it? We have no way of telling. Its like 20 years old.

2007-10-31 13:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by Italiano 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a lot of pets and use flat king size sheets to cover my furniture and bird cage. Where on-line can I buy cheap flat sheets? I don't need a "set" of sheets - I only need the flat ones.....everyplace I've found cheap sheets only sells the set.

2007-10-31 12:44:24 · 4 answers · asked by lindavf150 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Yellow water has recently begun coming out of the sink and the shower -- only if I turn on the hot water faucet. The house is only 2 years old. What could this be and is it safe?

2007-10-31 12:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by AtlantaGirl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know this sounds like some other ?'s, but I still had to ask. Better safe than sorry. The fireplace I have has the old gas switch in the brick that you need a key to turn on, but the gas line has been capped off. There is a grate for the "wood" that is about 4 inches off the bottom the fireplace. It looks a ceramic brick around the inside. The opening going up to the chimeny is about 8 to 10 inches in dia. I also have a control lever for outside air control. There is a switch on the wall that appears to blowing air. It does have some suction from the bottom, but no air comes out any where in the house. Also when it is turned on, and fire burning, there is a smell of plastic burning. What does that fan do? The fireplace has two chainmail looking screens, and a folding glass door. Can anyone help?????

2007-10-31 12:28:08 · 4 answers · asked by steven b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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Ok.. there is my room. Yeah, its not clean at all!! (i have been out of town for 3 weeks). Um.. ok on the wall where the mural is there is like a 2 - 3 inch gap between the top of it and my ceiling (its the white part). Any ideas on what I could put up there. As you can see in the other pictures the rest of my room is orange and my bathroom is pink. I don't know what to do and it bugs me.
Any ideas?? thanks!

2007-10-31 12:20:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to purchase a gazebo for my backyard, however I don't want to spend a lot of money. Maybe something under $150. I'm searching for something more durable than the instant tents.

2007-10-31 12:12:32 · 3 answers · asked by Sandy F 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-31 12:09:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am wiring a garage and I need 100ft of wire to run from my house panel box(200amp) to 100 amp garage panel box.
My problem: I have two lengths of #3 gauge wire(3/3 copper wire) one is 60ft and one is 40ft. Can i put in a junction box and splice them together or is it against code?
Seeing this as a fair sized wire and marrets cannot be used, what can I use?

2007-10-31 12:01:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The table mats are Leather tops and cork on the underside. (Has spilt beer caused this??) The pictures are on my site in LETTERBOX (main page) Is there anything poor WINDOWS can do??? The tables are pretty new!!!!!!

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2007-10-31 11:53:57 · 8 answers · asked by ((LOON)) 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Given:
-10 year old basement
-putting 2x4 walls in all around to be insulated with fiberglass insulation and covered with insulating panels (pink panels 4'x8' about 1" thick), then paneling
-basement has always been dry

So, the question is, how shall I prepare the walls, putting up plastic sheeting all around the perimeter or painting on a sealing paint?
Or is it really necessary at all to put in a vapor barrier given the amount of insulation I'm using?

2007-10-31 11:46:17 · 5 answers · asked by Rick H 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Basically we were interested in a house. The problem is the basement/cellar. There's basically nothing down there but it's being "remodeled" to have a floor, lighting and at least one good window.

But when asked about a bathroom - the answer was no for the toilet and shower. I didn't get a reason, just a message on my phone saying "uhh we can't do that".

I can settle without a second bathroom, but can it really NOT be possible to have a sink? That's the most important.

2007-10-31 11:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by J 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Just noticed some damp patches at the back of a built in wardrobe, All my coats at the back have mould and a leather jacket has green fur growing up the side!! What the hell happened. It wasn't there a couple of months ago. Anyone know how to grt rid of it and will i be able to use it again as i have nowhere else to put my stuff

2007-10-31 11:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by Heidi. 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Also, is there alot of upkeep to them?
Do they break down alot?
Are they expensive to fix?

What is a good brand to look at?

2007-10-31 11:34:16 · 3 answers · asked by SisterSue 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-31 11:31:37 · 162 answers · asked by Don M 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can bacteria build up there, or will the running water get rid of it?

2007-10-31 11:28:09 · 7 answers · asked by Ilovehome 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Am looking for nice NEW appliances (just had a very bad kitchen fire, Infact, my poor roommate has 3rd degree burns on her hand!)---but do not want to pay the un-Godly amount of money that they cost. I am looking for stainless steel microwave, range, dishwasher--and possibly refridgerator---might be able to get by without that appliance. Anyway---do any of you fine folks know of a "scratch and dent" type outlet in the Knoxville to Morristown area? I would be so very, VERY grateful if you could and would. Again---thank you so very much! Ann

2007-10-31 11:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by RebelGal1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to re-do my bathroom and want to use colors that would make it seem "clean" and "open" should i do stripes or floral, darks or light colors? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-31 11:12:54 · 5 answers · asked by Danielle . 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

there is air stuck in the hot water system

2007-10-31 11:11:59 · 4 answers · asked by Francisco V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

im in rhode island and my landlord took away our parking space because she missed an appointment she had to be at because my car was broke down in her driveway that day. can she legally do that and if she can what are the rules on that? if she cant, then what can i do about it.

2007-10-31 11:09:14 · 6 answers · asked by edward m 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-31 11:01:07 · 2 answers · asked by christopher d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My apartment is old. The toilet just fills up on it's own then a while later will drain? How do I get this to stop? (Aside from calling my landlords as they are worthless).

2007-10-31 10:54:37 · 6 answers · asked by Excellante 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My floor installer says after, my baseboard/painter says before. The floor is cement and not necessarily even. Which should I do???

2007-10-31 10:54:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I can't tell if I like the lamp (the red one) or not. It was purchased to replace the nice and simple one in the background in order to better match the decor and dress up the place a bit. I guess I want to gauge your opinions before I let guests see it. Also, if you know of any lamps that would fit my place better please share a link or something! Thanks everyone.

Lamp pics (both with and without flash for your decision-making pleasure):
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2007-10-31 10:50:17 · 7 answers · asked by kamrizzle 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know there is alot of pressure built up while the wate main has been off. Do i open ALL faucets in the house and let them bleed before turning water main back on? DO I only do a few? Should I flush toilets before turning water main back on?

2007-10-31 10:45:26 · 3 answers · asked by craziness 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 7-year old teddy bear by RUSS (Geoffrey bear).

See the photo here:
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It looks old now, thanks to some careless cleaners.
I'd like to know if it's safe to dry clean it?

2007-10-31 10:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by STEF 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi,
After months of drowning in laundry from my family of five,I have finally managed to save up enough to by a tumble dryer.Anyone have any tips on how I can use it most efficiently to save time ironing etc

2007-10-31 10:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by jumbo remote 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-31 10:30:47 · 13 answers · asked by Stephanie K 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Just dump it in hot plain water from the facit then let it air dry?

2007-10-31 10:29:54 · 10 answers · asked by DQ 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've heard GE makes these. Do they work? Are there studies? What are they, specifically? Can I buy them at Home Depot?

2007-10-31 10:23:59 · 5 answers · asked by The Rainmaker 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Pay through the nose for it and it doesn't cover anymore.

2007-10-31 10:20:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling