Home & Garden - 27 November 2007

I have a new cement block house. I only want to insulate it from the OUTSIDE not the inside. Nothing I have found is good enough because either it requires re-caulking or could break or could mold, etc. I have decided that the only way to insulate it without maintenance is to build a cement wall to surround my house with an air pocket between the 2 walls as the insulation. The two walls cant mold or if they do it really does not matter or can be easily cured. My question is this......

What kind of R value do I get if my house is 8 inch cement block with......say..... a 4 or 6 inch air pocket with a 4 or 6 inch block wall as the outside? In other words, my 8 inch block wall would be surrounded by an air pocket held in by a second thinner block wall. HELP!

2007-11-27 15:45:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in college now, so I want something sophisticated. Right now my walls are lavender, and I hate it! I am fun, outgoing person and I like contrasting tones, but that always seems to clash with being sophisticated. My furniture is white, so basically i can do any colors so long as the walls are all the same color. I need a new bedspread and decorations, too. Any ideas on what to do?

2007-11-27 15:44:02 · 7 answers · asked by =)) 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'd like to send a poinsettia to a faraway aunt for Christmas

2007-11-27 15:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by Maureen 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I spilled a lot of water I mean gallons! on my carpet and I have been soaking it up and cleaning it up. I have most of it out but Im worried about mold buildup since I live in an apartment. In a month or so Im getting my carpet cleaned. Will I be fine? Or should I buy a carpet cleaner myself and suck up the rest of the water thats left. Thanks!

2007-11-27 15:04:37 · 11 answers · asked by DJ C 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Our whirlpool washing machine starter latch snapped off and my husband can fix it; all he has to do is reattach the broken plastic part to the main part. What kind of glue (superglue, etc...) should he use?
The part itself costs about $30, glue is cheaper...for now...

2007-11-27 14:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There is a blood stain on my sheet and I washed it out with soap and water and then sprayed it with a stain remover, but I don't have a washing machine and the laundry mat doesn't open until tomorrow morning. Do you think it will come out once I wash it?

2007-11-27 14:43:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

each time it seems to get louder and louder. I haven't replaced anything and have had no work done on the plumbing recently at all. thanks in advance for any responses.

2007-11-27 14:34:35 · 7 answers · asked by shroom61 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello, after heavy rain my basement has started to take in some water. Its an older stone basement. Any tips to help seal the leak would be much appreciated.

2007-11-27 14:28:39 · 8 answers · asked by debhosc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to know what is a very good heat source to research on! any good suggestions?

2007-11-27 14:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by some random guy! 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the main pipe to the well feeds into the holding tank. The flow is really slow, old timers have said they shoot a .22 bullett down the pipe.

2007-11-27 14:15:10 · 3 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

plant nursery worker???

2007-11-27 14:13:22 · 10 answers · asked by *OMG* 3 in Garden & Landscape

Is there something like a planer with an open side so i can make 2 passes that add up to 30". Or with an open top, I dont want to have a hand planer, i want something stationary.(links would be great)

2007-11-27 14:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

is it the paleozonic era , and the cambrian period?

2007-11-27 14:00:42 · 1 answers · asked by gloria c 2 in Garden & Landscape

This problem starting happening about 1 week ago... It seems when I start my dryer & maybe the washer all my computer equipment in my office Resets? I do have a power backup on some of the equipment .. However I don't have everything on a backup... But forget about the stuff on backup cause I know that I can put all the stuff on the backup but what can I do to prevent this from happening? It never happened before, and I haven't added anymore equipment to my office power plugs?

2007-11-27 13:35:24 · 5 answers · asked by Brian R 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Has anyone had success with those ultrasonic repellers?

2007-11-27 13:31:40 · 8 answers · asked by mariposapink 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-27 13:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by mynữ 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

in the winter

2007-11-27 13:21:52 · 20 answers · asked by Over The Rainbow 5 in Other - Home & Garden

The outlet is a standard wall outlet. I was wondering if there was a converter or adapter. Also, electric dryer uses 220 plug.

2007-11-27 13:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by teo_chewguy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought 12" x 12" ceramic tile from Lowe's branded as SURFACE SOURCE with a PEI rating 4. I bought each tile for $0.58 each. I want to use the tile for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and living room. The tile was made in Mexico. I think the tile was being discontinued at Lowe's. Thus, I think that is why the price was so low. Did I make a mistake? The tile looks good and feels good so I do not see a problem with. I need an honest opinion.

2007-11-27 13:17:55 · 7 answers · asked by jerry_taylor31 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought 12" x 12" ceramic tile from Lowe's branded as SURFACE SOURCE with a PEI rating 4. I bought each tile for $0.58 each. I want to use the tile for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and living room. The tile was made in Mexico. I think the tile was being discontinued at Lowe's. Thus, I think that is why the price was so low. Did I make a mistake? The tile looks good and feels good so I do not see a problem with. I need an honest opinion.

2007-11-27 13:17:19 · 5 answers · asked by jerry_taylor31 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to have a nice pot near my front door but the problem is that it doesn't get a lot of sun, if any at all. I could move the pot to be in the sun but it would get the afternoon sun but not for very long.

Can anybody help me with some Australian native plants for the Sydney area that will tolerate this?

I have heard that Correas like shade but have also read that they prefer full sun, so I'm confused.

I would like something flowering.

Thanks for your input.

2007-11-27 13:14:52 · 4 answers · asked by Penny W 2 in Garden & Landscape

The doors to two of the bedrooms in our house squeak very loudly. I have a little sister (18 months) and when my mother or I open the door to check on her it wakes her up or disrupts her sleep. Plus, its incredibly annoying!

2007-11-27 13:10:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

just need a general idea of where to look, like a certain store

2007-11-27 13:06:58 · 5 answers · asked by aprillynn19 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm using 1/8 inch masonite panels to form a lighting valence. The masonite panels are over a frame of 1x2's. What should I use to fill in the joints between the panels?? Should I stay away from drywall compound? I'm afraid the drywall compound will crack due to flexing of the panels. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2007-11-27 13:04:23 · 1 answers · asked by C S 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had an inducer motor go bad and I called a repair man. He came out and told me that an inducer motor and the installation would cost me $800. He apologized and told me that it was because the replacement part was so expensive. Something didn't sound right to me so I told him I would think about it. He charged me $50 for the service call.

I bought the same part online for less than $80 and installed it myself in 15 minutes. I was happy that my furnance was fixed and that I didn't have to pay so much, but now I am angry that I paid $50 for the honor of them coming out and trying to rip me off. What should I do? Report them to Better Business Bureau? Do I have enough to charge them with fraud? Thanks!

2007-11-27 12:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by Brad J 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does pinching a plant (poinsettia) increase or decrease the number of leaves and bracts?

would flower initiation be different in Georgia then New Hampshire? ontario canada different then new hampshire?

2007-11-27 12:53:47 · 6 answers · asked by Andrew S 2 in Garden & Landscape

i am finally finished with my heat system. it's a hot water solar collector, with a heat exchanger from the woodstove. it then travels thru the concreet slab for heat. the problem is that i'm getting mixed messages from people about what type of anti freeze to run in it. the solar pannels will be turned off at night and will get very cold. i was told that i need some special fluid for the system at $ 22.00 per gallon. i need 30 gallons! my origanal plan was to get some recycled anti freeze from a local auto salvage. any thoughts? thanks john

2007-11-27 12:49:49 · 3 answers · asked by johnhassay 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are a family of 4 and only have 1 bathroom. I would like to add another. If we do the work ourselves and don't use the most expensive materials (cheap but nice) on average what would that cost? I want it big enough for a sink, toilet, and shower.

2007-11-27 12:33:37 · 5 answers · asked by honeybear 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

for some reason the water pipes or something starts making this noise like it's shaking and it hums too. I have to immediately turn off the water. Why is this? People tell me it has something to do w/ hot water heater. Our hot water heater is about to explode too, why is that? What can I do? What's going on w/ shaking pipes and almost exploding water heaters?

2007-11-27 12:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

the old light bar had an on/off switch, the new one does not, so it is always on. Is this dangerous?

2007-11-27 12:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)