Home & Garden - 17 November 2007

2007-11-17 09:50:39 · 7 answers · asked by ~~~Tara~~~ 1 in Garden & Landscape

My parents are visiting from interstate next week, but we don't have a bed for them to sleep in. We have room to put a spare bed in, but we don't want to keep it set up.

Can you recommend a temporary bed that can be folded away/hidden/thrown out after use that they can reliably use for a few days? ie. one suggestion we had was an inflatable bed (I was warned they can puncture in the middle of the night).

Thanks a bunch!

2007-11-17 09:37:16 · 5 answers · asked by ninedaisies 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Can I lie carpet over carpet - not fit it over, but to use it like a rug as I'm renting & can't change it
I am just moving into a rental property and the carpet is not very attractive. I thought I could just cover it with a new carpet, but not fit it as it would be against the landlord's wishes. Someone has now told me that you can't place carpt over carpet as it will damage the old carpet and ruck. I can cope with the rucking (just about) but am really worried about damaging the old carpet as it's not mine. Can anyone help or advise?

2007-11-17 09:33:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

According to Consumer Reports they do...

2007-11-17 09:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am just moving into a rental property and the carpet is not very attractive. I thought I could just cover it with a new carpet, but not fit it as it would be against the landlord's wishes. Someone has now told me that you can't place carpt over carpet as it will damage the old carpet and ruck. I can cope with the rucking (just about) but am really worried about damaging the old carpet as it's not mine. Can anyone help or advise?

2007-11-17 09:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Alternatively, is it indeed a stain or did the sodium chloride remove the color from my rug? The rug is 100% wool. It's a Chinese oriental.

2007-11-17 09:18:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-17 09:18:09 · 9 answers · asked by barclark369 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I grew some okra from seed I took from last years crop. They are very stunted.

2007-11-17 09:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-17 09:11:11 · 7 answers · asked by eric57791 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-17 08:51:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to make home made laundry soap and the recipe calls for 'washing soda' which I cannot find. Can I use baking soda in place of it?
Thank you

2007-11-17 08:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by Criss_Mousse 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know about the vinegar mixture for clothes that can be washed but this isn't washable. Any suggestions?

2007-11-17 08:44:52 · 14 answers · asked by Jeanne 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-17 08:41:03 · 2 answers · asked by Person 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

my mom noticed how tall i was getting she said do me a favor get some ice water i was ok like i was just tall enough to reach the faucet
and then i ended up getting stuck washing the dishes after she showed me how lol
the only thing i hated washing was silverware and pots n pans
lol

2007-11-17 08:35:12 · 8 answers · asked by cinnamon apple 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

How about colored shirts?

2007-11-17 08:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by highspeedkid 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

If you have a 10 foot long 2x4 of pressure treated wood and cut it vertically to make it two 10 foot long 2x2's, are they still 100% pressure treated? Is the pressure treating all teh way through the wood so when it is cut in half vertically, even the cut side is still pressure treated and safe from weather?

2007-11-17 08:15:16 · 7 answers · asked by AVS 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Ok so this is the deal. About a year ago we hired a contractor to replace our bathtub with a jacuzzi tub. Well the guy was a douche and he installed the tub but didn't do a great job. At first the caulk was separating from the tub, so he came back to fix it. But now every time I step on the bathroom floor it squeaks. It doesn't matter where I step, in the tub, or just walking in the door the tub makes a god awful squeaking sound. And let's just say that it is making me crazy. How can I go about fixing this? Is there a way to fix it at all? I am not sure if the tub even fits, or perhaps is rubbing against the tile to create this sound. But I would really like to know if it is something I can fix myself, perhaps remove the caulk and add some shims. Any suggestions from guys in the business?
Thanks!

2007-11-17 08:09:59 · 3 answers · asked by Laura K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How long have you had it? Do you like it? Pros and cons?

2007-11-17 08:09:12 · 1 answers · asked by BERT 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

The part under the garden faucet broke and i don't know what to do! My mom and I got the water off but we don't know how to fix it. The pipes are this kind http://img.alibaba.com/photo/51696230/UPVC_Water_Pipe_Fittings.jpg (paste the link onto your browser). Can you tell me what tools we need and what to do? If possible, can you give me a link? Thanks so much!

2007-11-17 08:04:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

They are digging up my new lawn recently laid.

2007-11-17 08:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by Shako 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have bled all my radiators and the problem radiator is turned on and has been bled. but why is it cold still? i have bled the radiators all over the house and still nothing? Don't tell me to call a plumber coz that's easy! what can i do myself??

2007-11-17 07:38:20 · 6 answers · asked by hayley1971@btinternet.com 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-17 07:35:13 · 10 answers · asked by cliffordw hippiefied ol fart 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

My bathroom walls are plasterboard which are skimmed and painted.

Is it ok to tile on top of this? and if i do will I run the risk of the tiles falling off in a few years?
I'm considering pulling down all the plasterboard and putting up good quality plywood in its place to tile on. Is this the best thing to do?

2007-11-17 07:33:02 · 17 answers · asked by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

just for fun

2007-11-17 07:27:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

heard baking soda was good or bleach

2007-11-17 07:00:50 · 7 answers · asked by gemeneye25@prodigy.net 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-17 06:56:36 · 5 answers · asked by U M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

would like to paint some outside before holidays...what is the minimum temp for painting??? i live in the northeast

2007-11-17 06:45:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i don't have a picture of it. anyway, i am pretty sure it is a weed, with berries or some sort of round thing on it that is green, and then turns yellow when it "ripens". it is in arizona too.

i am trying to know because they are in my horses pasture, and i want to see if they are posinous to him or not.

what kind of plant is it? if you think you know, put a picture up of it with the name please. thanks!!

2007-11-17 06:35:17 · 4 answers · asked by jos :) 3 in Garden & Landscape

I found some termite droppings in the subfloor when I pulled up a tile floor in an upstairs bathroom. I then cut a 2.5'x3' hole in the subfloor to examine the joists. I hammered a screwdriver into the joists, and they were solid, with no visible or internal damage noted. I also did more spot checks throughout the entire subfloor with the hammer/screwdriver method, and notices no other soft spots or termite tunnels. I had two termite inspectors come out. One guy, who worked for a large termite company, said that it was probably ok and that I didn't need to do anything. The second guy, a lone ranger, told me basically that my house would fall down if it went untreated. He started his pricing at $1,200, but quickly got down to $500 when I would sign on right away.

Question...which guy is right? (Probably can't answer that, I'm sure). And 2, are there any good DIY treatments you would recommend.

Thanks for your input!

2007-11-17 06:29:48 · 3 answers · asked by JP 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-17 06:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs