Home & Garden - 19 November 2007

My circular saw is chipping the edges, what could I use to avoid this problem AND help me cut a perfectly straight edge? thanks

2007-11-19 03:57:56 · 12 answers · asked by Brendon A 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I found a house that I love, but it was too small. I'm making a deal with the contractor to build a larger home that is of the same exterior and interior quality.

I will be paying half down and the other half at the mid-way complete point. I'm nervous about handing him a large sum of money and need to know what should be in the contract and who should look it over, other than my attorney.

He and I seem to be on the same page, but I need to know I'm protected. What do I do?

What questions should I ask him? Help!

2007-11-19 03:09:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2 story townhome, both main floor and upstair are unlevel, but not right above eachother so I don't think there is one specific problem. I think the span maybe just too wide as the ares of sagging are below walls and below the kitchen. Who should I contact to complete this work in the most reliable fashion? Should I bring in a home inspector or structrual engineer of just go stright to a general contractor? ANy help would be appreciated. Any referrals in Chicago would be great as well.

2007-11-19 03:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Razzle D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I made my own dance pole and used wood screws to attach the flanges to ceiling and floor. I've had to replace the screws twice because they eventually get loose and the pole will move the slightest at the flanges. What kind of screws should I use or what can fix this? Here's some links to pics:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/mestupidcat/000_0112.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/mestupidcat/000_0111.jpg

2007-11-19 03:00:28 · 11 answers · asked by mestupidcat 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was considering getting into this as I am a good project manager... mostly expanding existing houses; anyone out there have any stories, good or bad?

Is it profitable?

2007-11-19 02:42:57 · 6 answers · asked by Latin G 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have heard of some people buying amaryllis bulbs and the bulbs blooming then they cut the stock off when it was finished blooming and let the leaves grow, Can i let my amaryllis bloom when it wants to without it having a dormancy

2007-11-19 02:40:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

ran water in the sink over the frozen meat.
came back and the water was all over the floor, ruined the sink .

3 hours before, bumped into the sind, and disconnected the pipe, but i dont think the pipe was connected good, or secured...

is it my falt, or does the landlord need to pay for the damages...?

he want to charge me for ruining the sink, and want me to pay for the sink...

should i , or should i sue for bad work on the sink and the people that put the pipe on the drain, ...?

its not my falt if its that easy to bump into the sink and disconnect the drain thats connected to the wall, is it...?

should i be blaimed, or should the landlord for buying a house thats crappy, ...

o , yeah, and it leaks outside my door at the top of the stairs ...
right before you come up to my door, ...

idk, but what should i do...?

Pay for a new sink, and have my dad look at it when he comes to pick me up for thankgiving weekend...?

fight back and tell the landlord , about that how is it possibl

2007-11-19 02:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How do you close the flu on a fireplace?

2007-11-19 02:08:48 · 6 answers · asked by curiouslyasking 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the show is draining show when i take a shower

2007-11-19 02:02:11 · 7 answers · asked by joe d 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was at a nursery a couple months ago and saw a variegated Wandering Jew plant like I have never seen before. The inside half of every leaf was pale pink to white and the outer half was dark green. Really neat looking. Unfortunately I was moving out of state the next day so it was not a good time to buy a plant. I haven't been able to find this specific variation on the internet. Any idea?

2007-11-19 01:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by Delphi 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi everyone. I'm re decorating my kitchen & want to do a oriental, japenese theme/style, but also want to keep it quite modern. Does anyone know of any good websites for inspiration & for purchasing accessories etc. If there is anyone thats already done this style in their kitchen, any advice much appreciated. Thanks :-)

2007-11-19 01:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by Sugar 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a 20+ year old house and want to do some updates. Several of the walls have wallpaper on them. With the exeception of one room that has grass paper (I know I have to remove that), I'd like to know if I can scrape off the areas that are lifting up (so there's no bubbles or gaps) and then paint over it instead of removing it. Has anyone ever done that with a lot of success... or with a complete flop? Any pro painters out there that have done this a lot? Or is it absolutely the wrong thing to do. I really need to figure this out so if you have direct experience, please let me know what happened.
Thanks!

2007-11-19 01:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-19 01:35:40 · 10 answers · asked by Josh W 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Light color green, very pale green actually, what is the name of the brand so that I can maybe find them on Ebay.
I remember them back in the 70's.

2007-11-19 01:33:08 · 2 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

There is a indigenous variety that does well here but I'm looking for another variety that will prosper in this zone. Any info appreciated.

2007-11-19 01:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-19 01:18:56 · 6 answers · asked by יונתן 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am laying a decorative slab patio that covers an area of approx 15 square metres.

Is my assumption correct in that if I am laying it on a bed of mortar, I will only need sand and cement ? How much sand and cement would I need and approx how much would this cost ?

What if I lay my slabs on a bed of just screeded sand ? How much sand would I need and approx what cost would this be ?

All help is appreciated........thanks a lot.

2007-11-19 01:13:08 · 7 answers · asked by gavman99 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How does the quality of low price, store's own brand paint vary from the big name twice the price stuff? Do you get less coverage for example? Is it 'watered down'. Thanks for helping.

2007-11-19 01:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need an expert advice

2007-11-19 01:07:08 · 3 answers · asked by gapo2005 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like it if it has picture. something she will enjoy looking at.

2007-11-19 00:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

On a scale diagram, if 1 cm represents 20 metres, how do I find out how many mm represents 2 metres?
We are planning to make a display garden and we need to work this out to put up a fence round the boundary.
I have a rough idea but I need to know the correct mesurements...Any Ideas?

2007-11-19 00:40:16 · 6 answers · asked by No idea 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I moved in this past Feb; the seller told us that if the septic field was still wet in the summer that he would fix it? So the contract states that if it is broken, then he covers the cost of getting it fixed. So, we called a septic fixer guy, but, now we can't find or locate the seller? Should we just cut our losses and pay for it ourselves, or how could I locate him if I don't have his phone, address, ect?

2007-11-19 00:37:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an Admiral heavy duty dryer that does not dry well. If it's a small load it does ok, but forget about large loads, they need to go for 2 cycles, sometimes more! You know what it sounds like when you have overalls, or something that has buckles on it in the dryer? Like loose change, well thats what my dryer sounds like, but without those things being in it. I've cleaned the filter on the inside and outside. Any ideas?

2007-11-19 00:29:28 · 4 answers · asked by MeMe 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi
we are renting a old house and have large gaps where the door closes. What kind of weather stripping can I get. the self adhesive is not working, and being a rental we really dont want to spend a lot of money.

2007-11-19 00:24:02 · 3 answers · asked by Mitchell T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Under the edge of my built-in tub corner tub, the 5 piece faucet set (h,c,tap,diverter,shower) is positioned, it has a valve akin to a tub/shower valve, and so it's cramped and the tub is glued in etc. so I can't move it, but the shower hose nut is dripping slightly, and there's only about 2.5" horizontal and about 30 degrees vertical swingroom in which to work! I think my construction guy installed it without plumber's tape--he has a "thing" about using it, he said when there's rubber washers there's no need but I always do, and I wish he had!!!
What do I do to fix this?? Thanks!

2007-11-19 00:08:14 · 4 answers · asked by SQD 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-19 00:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by DIVAGG 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is reverse energy ( in electrical supply ) and how can it be detected ?

2007-11-19 00:05:01 · 6 answers · asked by blackfirebeetle 3 in Maintenance & Repairs