Home & Garden - 5 November 2007

I need to know how to mix joint compound and water to be able to roll it on the walls and make it smooth, not textured. The previous owners of this house did this in the bathroom instead of taping and mudding the seams of drywall... and I am just curious of what consistancy it needs to be to?

2007-11-05 06:50:12 · 2 answers · asked by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am having a hard time drilling holes in the cement floor, any alternatives? Dont want to buy a cement drill for just this job.

2007-11-05 06:48:47 · 3 answers · asked by Stephen 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i got this window that's letting air in from the outside, i feel it when it's cold outside, it's like a tiny stream of cold air, but i can't find out exactly where it is so i can seal it.

Anybody got any clever ideas on how to find out where the leak is, cause i can't seem to find it with my naked eye ?????

2007-11-05 06:45:27 · 7 answers · asked by ahmed g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is a GE Model # GMS10AAMARWW Serial #FD901559 Made in 03/02. The black compressor at the bottom seems to be doing something and generates heat, but there is no apparent cooling effect. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

2007-11-05 06:37:34 · 4 answers · asked by exastream 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am want to get Stainless Steel pan set. I know they cost a lot & if the metal is heavy it real. I got a cheap on from big lot it turn out to be more like the fake type. I have seen the real deal at Macy's & other major department stores. What do you think is the best one for cooking mexcian, itatlian food

2007-11-05 06:36:31 · 8 answers · asked by rosabearr ") 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-05 06:27:44 · 13 answers · asked by confused gardener 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a ranch house on a slab, my gas furnace and water heater are in a closet on the main (only) level of the house. There is a vent the size of a cold air return in the ceiling of the utility room that leads to the attic, what purpose does this serve, and shouldn't I go ahead and close this off? It would seem that warm air from the main level and this room could escape/cold air come in, through this hole, but I didn't know if it was neccessary for the gas furnace to operate for some reason?

2007-11-05 06:27:19 · 8 answers · asked by terryc84 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried those plastic inserts and the metal ones. Neither works

2007-11-05 06:21:30 · 4 answers · asked by ditdit 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am wondering where I can find some really over sized bath towels?-Like the kinds that are in some really nice hotels? I'm not sure the exact length & width that I'm looking for, but I just know that they need to be BIG...a lot bigger than the standard towel. Can anyone help??? Thanks!

2007-11-05 06:10:46 · 37 answers · asked by HMB25 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just bought a plain wooden door from Home Depot but had to drill the holes myself for the knob and the hinges, and put it up myself. I accidently measured wrong and drilled the holes for the hinges slightly off. Now when I want to put the other holes in the right place I can't because it's too close to the wrong holes. Is there some way I can clog the holes and then drill new ones where they belong? I'm new to all of this. Thanks!

2007-11-05 06:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by Jose M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son has spoilt our brand new sofa with pen

2007-11-05 06:05:59 · 1 answers · asked by Kashi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

350 square foot freestanding workshop about fifty feet from main house needs to be wired for electrical (from scratch).

Will need new electrical panel, installation of 4 overhead lights, and at least five electrical outlets for workshop machinery (not heavy duty). One outlet will be dedicated to a window A/C unit in summer and shop heat in winter.

I realise you can't make a perfect estimate without seeing the property, but it will be a couple of weeks before I can schedule an electrician to give me a real estimate, therefore I'm asking about my project here just for a price range so I can think about financing.

Thank you, any electricans/hand people that respond!

2007-11-05 06:05:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i am thinking about saving cost and energy. want to get a tankless water heater. i would like to have a solar water heater too, but heard that u need a stoage tank for the solar heater. not sure if i can combine the two. anyone got an answer for me?

2007-11-05 06:04:19 · 5 answers · asked by anand r 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Trying to cut a hole in my floor (no other access to crawl space under additon), but unsure if I should or not. Peeked through a small vent on side and didn't see any floor joists that were more than 2 inches thick. Am afraid if I cut a hole in the stuff I will lose structural integrity.

2007-11-05 05:50:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband and I disagree. I say that it is intended to make it so that you don't have to worry about clogs when small chunks of soft foods are rinsed down the drain. I put the dishes in the sink with a little rice, or pasta, or green beans or whatever, and just wash it down as I wash dishes, then run the disposer. (Our disposer takes whole strawberries and egg shells too, with no problem, but I try to throw that stuff away)

He wants every bit scraped off the plate because he doesn't think the disposer can handle the food (and of course, he cares because if it did plug up the drain, he'd be the one fixing it).

Who's right?

2007-11-05 05:42:23 · 10 answers · asked by zilmag 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have asked a previous question about removing Aluminum Siding and neglected to mention a few things so although the answers were helpful, they are not in line with what I'm trying to achieve.
I do know you can paing aluminum siding, but it is full of dents and holes and bad spots. I would like to rip all of it off and restore the cedar siding that is underneath which is in pretty good condition in the area's we've looked at. I've also spoken to the previous owners' son and my next door neighbor who has lived here since the houses were built in 1950. She says the only reason they put siding on was to eliminate having to take care of it and because the aluminum siding was the "new best thing" out there. Before the aluminum siding went up, they painted the cedar.
So my question is how long will this process take and when is the best time to start the project?
I live in Illinois, so we're hitting the cold season.

2007-11-05 05:37:49 · 2 answers · asked by KBGood 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am looking to purchase a home in OHIO, built in 1994-1995. I was walking through the basement and noticed a lot of various cracks throughout the basement. It is a block foundation and I found cracks going horizontal through the mortar only, cracks going horizontal through the mortar and block, cracks going down the mortar, looking like steps, and cracks going vertical up the wall through the block and mortar. Am I asking for a problem by purchasing this home? Please advise.

2007-11-05 05:35:17 · 2 answers · asked by eric k 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our contractor passed away suddenly before he got our baseboard heaters connected. We have no heat as he removed non-working gas furnace. We need specific directions on how to install these heaters. Our funds are limited. Please help!

2007-11-05 05:34:37 · 3 answers · asked by gerlawgoody1 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

has anyone put there decorations up yet! was thinking about getting mine up this weak!! wot d u think

2007-11-05 05:32:41 · 30 answers · asked by mince pie! 3 in Other - Home & Garden

My well pit was flooded because my float on my sump was stuck and it tripped the breaker. On my lunch I got the sump working, but why would that cause no water in my house? Once it is all drained how do I get my water back?

2007-11-05 05:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by JENNIFER G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

is being attacked by tiny light brown things. They are making holes in my blooms which won't flower now. They look like worms with tiny legs. They are small and it looks like part of its body is in the bloom and the other part is sticking out. My poor beautiful plant is not looking good right now. I miss the beautiful fragrant flowers. Anyone know what I can spray on it to kill these nasty critters?

2007-11-05 05:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by lemondrop 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-05 05:24:39 · 2 answers · asked by joe natiem 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-05 05:22:11 · 2 answers · asked by biskits mom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our house is really old. We got our wires checked about 20 years ago. Lately I've been experiencing some power problems but Edison said it's occurring outside. I worry though that I end up with a faulty wire and the house ends up burning down or something. It's just my own big fear. So how often to you guys get an electrician or some professional to come check your wires inside your house?

2007-11-05 05:21:22 · 7 answers · asked by Jordin K 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

and how much are they approximately? thanks.

2007-11-05 05:18:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

A guy peed on our couch over the weekend, and I took the covers off of the cushions and washed them, but don't know how to get it out of the cushions, any recommendations?

2007-11-05 05:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-05 05:13:48 · 2 answers · asked by FF 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How to get rid of them? They are every ware. Bathroom, kitchen, and bedrooms where there are no food items. We clean and that helps but they come back.

2007-11-05 05:11:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My Kenmore dishwasher Model # 363.14252100 will not drain. I don't want to leave the water in the bottom because I don't want it to smell.Any suggestions???

2007-11-05 05:07:29 · 7 answers · asked by Special 'K' 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

The directions say not to bleach, and our town does not have a dry cleaner. Any suggestions?

2007-11-05 04:51:26 · 4 answers · asked by . 4 in Cleaning & Laundry