Home & Garden - 2 November 2007

Ok, so I kno this is a random question but i NEED an answer!! My bf and my father are laying concrete tomorrow and my father sent me to get my bf some concrete boots, I went to the store and bought a pair, they are all black..I know you are supposed to buy them a few sizes too big so your shoe fits in there snug...well i bought a size 12 and my bf has a size 8 1/2 shoe...they wont fit!?!?! how in the world do we get them on his feet..we cant figure it out??please help!!!!!

2007-11-02 12:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by Case 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

the problem is when my machine starts to drain it makes a loud noise,but not all the time.its ok when ever its doing the washing part tho.

2007-11-02 11:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Engine Number 143.574032
Serial Number 6277-03268

2007-11-02 11:46:38 · 1 answers · asked by Santa C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we our having a hard time figuring out the angle to cut our crown moulding

when we cut it one angle the ends lines up perfect until we put it up against the ceiling then it doesn't line up anymore, caz the crown is in a tilt position when stuck up

so any clue what angles we have to use for each piece to match up?

the room is square plain jane nothing fancy

We are using a miterbox and saw. We don't have a compound miter saw.

2007-11-02 11:35:40 · 6 answers · asked by Mommaof2boys 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-02 11:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by Sheila H 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Okay, the house I want to buy has black tiled counter tops, with the white grout of course. My money supply is low, low, low, so I was thinking of either painting the entire counter to match the black tiles (can you paint the grout and get a good result?) and then applying a painting effect to resemble marble, or painting the grout black and then using a sponging technique (with different colors) to make the counter resemble granite.

Again, my budget is mega small, so I'd probably not be interested in buying a new counter, but paint I can do. Is there anyone else who has successfully painted tile counter tops and liked the end result? Are there issues with painting grout?

Thanks for your help!

Ashley

2007-11-02 11:14:56 · 7 answers · asked by ashleydjr73 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have noticed alot of people really wish they could improve their kitchens. If you could fix/replace/rebuild ONE thing in your kitchen, what would it be?

(Mine would be my oven--it takes 45 minutes to heat to 400 degrees, since it is a gas oven. I need electric!)

2007-11-02 11:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by Esma 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

How come my carpet is Dirty, i vaccum twice a day, mop my Floor, I live in a old apt, on 2nd Floor. i shamboo my carpet twice a month, but i just dont understand because my carpet look clean but my feet is always black from the carpet.. do i need to throw and get new carpet or tiles??

my carpet is Brown (short).

2007-11-02 10:48:51 · 7 answers · asked by Mommy Of Two Babies 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-02 10:44:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm in SLC utah, anyone know where I can rent a sawzall?

2007-11-02 10:38:49 · 6 answers · asked by madelinemoo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-02 10:34:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

In new home construction- I am trying to figure out how to not use a window covering on a beautiful oddly shaped window with am eyelash window above it in the kitchen. I want to have it look normal from the inside, but not have people be able to look in from the outside- especially at night. Any ideas?
Thank you.

2007-11-02 10:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by blondie 8591 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've seen all sorts of brands with 2x and even 3x concentrated laundry detergent like All, Purex, etc. I know it uses less plastic and fluid BUT DO THEY CLEAN AS GOOD? I've heard they do and also that they clean worse.

2007-11-02 10:24:26 · 10 answers · asked by Alex D 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a gas oven and the element where the broiler is dosent work anymore is there a store to look for those kind of parts ive tried lowes and home depot and all they dont have it

2007-11-02 10:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by krazy_k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-02 10:17:41 · 7 answers · asked by Chikles 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-02 10:08:02 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-02 10:07:08 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-02 10:06:24 · 10 answers · asked by kimpenn09 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am always buying jars of salsa. I like to can and cook so I am also always buying empty canning jars. I want to save $ and reuse my salsa jars. I get the label off the jar but can't get the glue off the jar. I have soaked them overnight in hot water,srcubed the heck out of them w/ a scouring pad, & ran them through the dishwasher several times. The glue will not come off, sounds silly but, this is driving me nuts. Any ideas for that sticky glue? If you know please share. =) thanks

2007-11-02 10:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

This would be a detached 1 car garage at an existing house. Nothing too fancy, just standard size to fit a car, and needs to be fitted with electricity for an automatic garage door opener.

2007-11-02 09:58:58 · 9 answers · asked by Audiophile 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-02 09:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by dotty 3 in Other - Home & Garden

My toilet fill up everytime I flush. The problem is 10 mins. later I can hear it running. It last for about 10-15 seconds and then it stop. Then a few mins. later is start again. What is the problem. My water bill is high from this and I need a solution before I get next months. Help!!!

2007-11-02 09:55:20 · 9 answers · asked by anyaha04 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I still have clothes from when I was 5. I'm transferring to another college, away from home and I have to clean out my closet. Besides, my room is packed full of clothes. Even if I pack half my stuff into a suitcase (improbable) I would still have a room full of clothes.
Help! I have a lot of things my mom gave me and I want to keep them in memory of her...this is so hard!

2007-11-02 09:54:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hey there...I have two wonderful dogs, but after a few years the couch is looking a bit down. What is the easiest and most inexpensive way to clean up the furniture a bit. I will continue to have the dogs sleep on it.

2007-11-02 09:52:13 · 12 answers · asked by AColling74 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i need tips

2007-11-02 09:46:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Our blower on our ac/heat is extremely loud. We recently discovered our coils were very badly covered due to neglect from our apt complex. The covered coils was noticed when someone was replacing our furnace due to a cracked heat exchange. looking for any advice.

also.. the coils are now cleaned, but i'm not sure if they looked at the blower or not. Should I demand someone look at my blower too? My apt complex has already cost me way to much more $$ in electric.

2007-11-02 09:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by sweetlillogan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-02 09:41:24 · 6 answers · asked by jen 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Has anyone used a home inline water filter system they would recommend

2007-11-02 09:32:49 · 2 answers · asked by southarkansas 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-02 09:22:57 · 7 answers · asked by djnp 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Microfiber, chenille, microsuede, cotton twill? Something that dog hair doesn't stick to.

2007-11-02 09:21:38 · 9 answers · asked by SheltieMom 1 in Decorating & Remodeling