Home & Garden - 16 November 2007

2007-11-16 09:58:35 · 2 answers · asked by luke 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is there anywhere to find wide pieces of soft maple lumber i have only been able to get boards that range from 6-8 inches at 4/4 thickness

2007-11-16 09:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by danny 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-16 09:55:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

please help, my boyfriend says this is impossible to fix (what does he know) and thinks im pretty dumb for not knowing anything about this kind of thing. i want to prove to him that i can fix somethin, and surprize him with dinner from a fixed oven, the problem is hes right, and i dont know anything about this stuff, all i know, is that nothing works, except for the time. any advice without calling someone in? please help

2007-11-16 09:53:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

After I wash and dry my shirts, they still have that armpit smell. I wear deoderant daily, but why do my shirts retain that smell? What can I do/use to prevent this? I wash my fiance's clothes and his shirts don't smell...

2007-11-16 09:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by Riley's Mommy 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

what is the diameter or like the mesurement og a regular brick?

2007-11-16 09:46:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I took a door off and went to put it in a different frame, it's the right size, but the hinges needed to be reversed. I put the new hinges on the door, cutting it to fit, but no matter what I can't get the door to close properly! It's always ajar and is leaning at a 5º angle, even though all the hinges are straight! Help!

2007-11-16 09:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can anyone recommend a company or service?

2007-11-16 09:28:00 · 3 answers · asked by Mocha_latta_ice 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Its smells like their 2 overgrown dogs.
They leave dirty dishes everywhere.
I'm afraid to sit on the couch.
They have 2 kids who I adore. (the reason I clean)
They pay me to clean their house which is painstaking.
NOW mom is mad because I insulted her by cleaning!!!!!
What to do????? They asked me!!! No comments were made.

2007-11-16 09:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i am trying to build a time machine ..what do i need???


so far i havescrap metal, light bulbs, sockets, swtiches, screws, tools..what else to i need?????????/

2007-11-16 08:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Has anyone used the Easy Coper for doing crown molding? I am interested in comments from people who have actually used it and what they thought of it. (especially from Doc). I am thinking about getting a few for our crews. Thanks for your help.

2007-11-16 08:58:06 · 1 answers · asked by Steve in NC 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was wondering how to blow out the water pipes. I have a water pump that pumps the water from the lake and a water heater, kitchen and bathroom sinks, one toilet and shower. The heat will not be left on.

2007-11-16 08:49:06 · 5 answers · asked by d1bvt 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need to work out how much pallets of blocks to order for 85 square metres

2007-11-16 08:47:36 · 0 answers · asked by simon m 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a treadmill with a worn-out allen screw. I have a set of allen keys, but the hexagon is wearing out, and the keys no longer fit. How do I get the screw out?

2007-11-16 08:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by henryh65@rogers.com 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The round cushion of the chair is dirty just all over; I've already flipped it to use the other side, and it is definitely time to clean the fabric. I've had it for 3 years and have never cleaned it. Gross. How do I go about cleaning the fabric without spending a lot of money?

2007-11-16 08:45:16 · 2 answers · asked by West Coast Girl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I found a very cool planter online. Problem is, it's not sold anywhere (just a designer's project, I guess). I would like to get one made. I figure I can do the finishing (priming and painting), but I need a professional wood worker cut and build the pieces. Any reccomendations on where I could get this done? Here's a pic of it..
http://labourofheart.blogspot.com/2007/07/interior-weeds.html

2007-11-16 08:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by lazydazy 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm erecting a new garden shed this weekend and i'm not sure what would be best to use as a base. It's a steel shed, so will need to be fixed to the base as there is no floor. Should i go for wood, breeze block, or paving slabs?

2007-11-16 08:25:19 · 9 answers · asked by L D 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The room that houses the books in our office is generally closed off. The books are on bookcases in the room. The room is air conditioned.

Today I went in to find the books covered in mold! Thousands of dollars worth of literature has been destroyed.

2007-11-16 08:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. Gump 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-16 08:08:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for a picture frame that would hold a 20x12" picture. I want to find one that has depth to it also. I looked online at various shops, but the only thing I found were $200 custom frames. Help!

2007-11-16 08:05:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My condo assoc. wants me to ensure them that my balcony will not fall because of the hot tub I have purchased. It holds 200 gal. Balcony is 5 ft wide by 21 ft long supperted by three 6x6 posts. Braces are 9 inches apart and are 2x 6 's under hot tub and screwed in with 5 inch lag bolts every 12 inches. Decking is made up of 2x 6 pine boards

2007-11-16 07:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I really want a Baumatic electric oven instead but worried it's lots of work or very expensive to adapt from gas fittings? Please advise!!

2007-11-16 07:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Where did this tradition start? Is it for warmth, sanitation, comfort, tradition?

2007-11-16 07:52:59 · 10 answers · asked by Sam Z 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

roaches, everywhere, and have seen a few mice, whos responsible for exterminating? should we pay and have deducted out of rent? or have owner pay since it is his home? help!

2007-11-16 07:20:35 · 5 answers · asked by dmixab 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was just curious has anyone put up their Christmas Tree yet?...

2007-11-16 07:10:31 · 6 answers · asked by Ang 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I rent a garage in a council block at the back of my house. There is no electricity and it has an "up and over" metal door.
It has been broken into several times this year. Other than fitting a padlock on the door (which has proved ineffective), what is the most cost effective option. I'm thisnking of an alarm, lights and even cctv.
Any suggestions from anyone would be a help.
Thanks

2007-11-16 06:58:22 · 10 answers · asked by StevieP 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I found a powdery like disease on my garden and I was wondering if someone is familiar with this. I live in South Florida where the weather is mostly warm and humid. And this is a photo of the actual disease on the plant.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff251/rayoscentellas/Fungus3.jpg
After a month is killing all this plant and also the new ones I planted. Any help greatly appreciated.

2007-11-16 06:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by Dejavu73 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-16 06:31:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-16 06:30:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

it is tumbled travertine stone against hardi board tile backerboard. do i use modified thinset or regular in a shower stall

2007-11-16 06:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by mat b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)