Home & Garden - 13 November 2007

2007-11-13 10:27:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

All of my circuit breakers just tripped. This happened right after the lights brightened (for a split second) and everything else shut down.

The only thing that is really going is the washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioner, laptop, and tv (flat panel). I have some lights on.

I reset all the breakers and I noticed all the light bulbs have "popped" out. Which sucks because they're halogen and those curly type energy saving bulbs and those are expensive.

I checked everything else and it works fine.
Is the utility company responsible for the light bulb damage?

My apartment is 4 months old so there is no bad wiring. I asked my neighbors downstairs and they noticed some strange power malfunctions at the same time.

2007-11-13 10:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by Dude 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-13 10:14:31 · 1 answers · asked by sherrie_lockeby_2006 1 in Garden & Landscape

My wood stove will not stay lit. My husband has the flu open and the the air vents are open. HELP I am cold.

2007-11-13 10:10:52 · 9 answers · asked by Krystal G 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

the bolts aren't sticking out they are in the wooden stool and turn when i move the nuts

2007-11-13 10:04:42 · 11 answers · asked by joshuajjohnson22 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

pyracantha growing on a wall has some dark green glossy leaves and red berries. Half the shrub has smaller leaves light green and grey in colour and no berries. Why the difference in same shrub?

2007-11-13 09:56:07 · 6 answers · asked by confused gardener 2 in Garden & Landscape

Been looking around for a Nail Gun for Hubby for Christmas, but not sure what to buy. Sales people try to sell you on the most expensive. I want to stay under $100, but want a good one. Any suggestions?

2007-11-13 09:26:11 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah f 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have to set a 4x4 post in my concrete patio in order to support a wooden gate. The hole needs to be dug adjacent to the corner of my garage. The gate will be 2 sections, each 4 feet wide and approx. 5 feet tall. I'm thinking that I can drill out the concrete with a mason bit and remove a circle of the concrete large enough to dig with a post hole digger. I would then set the post in new concrete. Is this logical thinking? Any suggestions?

2007-11-13 09:20:56 · 3 answers · asked by RustyRussel 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-13 09:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by kalah7647 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-13 08:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by curtis 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

into our yard and I feel this is a huge privacy issue. What can I do to block their view? What are the fast growing shrubs alive?

2007-11-13 08:45:08 · 8 answers · asked by MomtoJoey 2 in Garden & Landscape

we are wanting to build a earthship home which uses solar and wind power to light and run the eletrical things in and outside the house

2007-11-13 08:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have 11cypress trees and all of them had stems turning brown but one tree has turn completely brown I didn't water them so now I'm just wondering is the tree dead or maybe it might come back how could you tell if it's dead will it turn back green this spring ? do I need to get someone to chop it down i hate to cut it down because I planted it myself when it was about 3 feet and now it's about 9 ft. and I love my trees but i should have water them because we been through this drought

2007-11-13 08:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by dottie 2 in Garden & Landscape

A. orchid.
B. gladiola.
C. daisy.
D. snapdragon.

2007-11-13 08:29:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

A. line flower
B. form flower
C. filter foliage
D. line foliage

2007-11-13 08:23:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

What are your best tips for cleaning up when it's mostly clutter? How do you keep it that way?

2007-11-13 08:13:33 · 6 answers · asked by Christine 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-13 08:05:25 · 4 answers · asked by popeyesosa 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

okay so when you finish doing laundry are you supposed to dry it in the dryer? or hang it? which do you do? they both still take so long to dry! and whats the best detergent ever?

2007-11-13 08:03:16 · 9 answers · asked by Beautiful Disaster 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I had a giant spider make a web on my back patio. I obviousally dont want him make that his home but I dont really want to kill him either. Its probally a 3 inch spider who has spun about a 3 foot web

2007-11-13 07:56:31 · 6 answers · asked by Kelly K 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-13 07:54:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I found this coat , but its missing a button (gray-its not flat either , its carved) and the lining is very ripped and needs replacement. Does anyone know where I can find replacement coat buttons (online all I can find is military/anchor style peacoat buttons) and how I can fix the lining (if I take to a dry cleaner/tailor, do I have to provide the fabric for the lining?) I really love this coat, obviously, and havent see anything like it the storee so I really wan tto refurbish it...plus the fabric its made of is heavy and good. Thanks in advance for any help!

2007-11-13 07:46:07 · 5 answers · asked by earswithfeet 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-13 07:37:56 · 5 answers · asked by jlewis_92 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My grass was a healthy green color until about a month ago. I don't own any pets and I live in sunny Los Angeles. Now it's turning yellow/brown and thinning out. I water every other day for 10 minutes. Why could this be happening and how do I fix it?

2007-11-13 07:31:10 · 5 answers · asked by mikrev 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-13 07:29:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My dad has little marks on his new Sheepskin Coat , It looks like he has leaned against a wall or something , He's very upset over it , Can anyone please help ? Thankyou in advance

2007-11-13 07:18:13 · 3 answers · asked by Black Orchid 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-13 06:51:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-13 06:47:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I need help arranging my livingroom, wich is oddly shaped and small. Here is a picture of my floorplan currently: http://www.freewebs.com/jennifaer/floorplan.JPG
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Myself and my husband would like to entertain some guests (at the moment there's only room for 1 guest at any given time). The bird cage is a glass exhibit, it is beautiful so it should stay in the living room. The entertainment center is where it is because that's where the cable outlet is. The table is small and seats four. The couch is a typical 3 seater. Flooring is carpet unless marked as tile. Please help me figure out a functional and somewhat open floorplan. Thanx!

2007-11-13 06:06:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

It's similar to the red pipe with white turny thing at it's top, in the photo (link below).

Problem being, when I turn the white connection thingy, the red pipe just begins to twist with it and then gets to a stage where it won't turn anymore.

Got a new washing machine coming tomorrow but conditions are that the old one has to be disconnected... which I'm having problems with.

Thanks.

2007-11-13 05:58:06 · 21 answers · asked by Narky 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-13 05:52:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry