Home & Garden - 27 November 2007

Hard glossy plastic or coaster glass for example.

2007-11-27 09:43:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have asked a few questions on the topic over the last couple of days, because I am lost! My windows measure 36" width x 49" length.

I am trying to buy curtains, and the measurements of the curtains are confusing me. jcpenney's says that the measurements for the curtains they are selling is 50"w x 63"L. I know they say to find which curtain size to buy, you measure 1.5x the amount of your window size. Now, am I measuring 1.5x the width of my WHOLE window, or half of my window, since each curtain is used for one half of the window?

I am so confused. Please help.

Also, does it have to say on the website if the curtains are sold as a pair, or is that implied, and otherwise, you are only paying for one half of your window?

2007-11-27 09:39:42 · 4 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Not sure if infact the two are actually modified cultivers. Being maybe the Lace Lady is actually a modified Tortuosa? Looking for a nice quick growing lush tree, but would prefer something safe for kids to be around.

2007-11-27 09:29:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-27 09:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

we are desperately trying to make a hot tub cover for a 7X7 hot tub.....any ideas? It will be set into a porch

2007-11-27 09:16:36 · 13 answers · asked by huntershorsehaven 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my kitchen sink is plugged up since the night of thanksgiving, what should i do, it comes frome one drain tot he other...

2007-11-27 09:14:24 · 6 answers · asked by JUST MY THOUGHT !!! 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm tiling around a direct vent fireplace. Should I leave an 1/8, 3/16 inch gap or larger for expansion or can I tile right up to the fireplace. The tiles will be on a horizontal plane (hearth).

2007-11-27 09:04:45 · 2 answers · asked by w 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our apartment complex gave all their tenants free weather tape for our windows and what not and I have no idea how to use it. It looks like normal, packaging tape (only a little thicker). The brand is Frost King, but found no info on their website. I don't want to peel off paint or ruin the windows by misusing it.

2007-11-27 08:41:08 · 1 answers · asked by Cochy 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-27 08:37:38 · 4 answers · asked by mark d 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-27 08:08:22 · 2 answers · asked by Miracle 1 in Garden & Landscape

I recently received a flat screen tv and want to hang it up on the wall. I understand I have to buy a wall mount but I've also heard that you have to be sure your wall can "handle the weight of the tv" . Apparently, something about the drywall. I'm so very lost. Please help guys ... I don't want to hang it up and then it fall and break.

2007-11-27 07:43:36 · 16 answers · asked by 1 Love 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-27 07:37:06 · 16 answers · asked by mshachnow@sbcglobal.net 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

This plant / weed has a red/pink type penis shaft and grows to about 8 cm. Just underneath the surface there is a white mushroom type seed which the plant/weed grows from. The plant/weed only seems to live for 3-10 days then dies and stinks. It seems to attrack the flies. I remove these plants but more seem to turn up.

2007-11-27 07:36:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-27 07:33:14 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Between the tank and the base, I've had a leak, and the best "fix" seems to be to replace the gasket. However, I've been able to loosen the bolts, but there is so much corrosion that I can't get the nuts off the bolts between the tank and the toilet base. One is out, the other two seem locked in place. We have very hard water, with fluoride and arsenic as well as calcium and miscellaneous salts in the water. I'm thinking vinegar to counter the calcium carbonates...Am I on the right track?

I'm getting ready to wrap the nut end of the bolts in vinegar soaked rags. Any other solutions?

2007-11-27 07:29:49 · 10 answers · asked by karen star 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in New England, and it came with very brief instructions, and I've looked online and got conflicting instructions. Some say it needs to be kept outside all winter, some say to bring it in. I forgot it on my deck and it was cold out and all the leaves fell off, so I hope I didn't kill it already!!! Oh, It is a outdoor grape bonsai if that helps. Any advice would be appreciated!

2007-11-27 07:15:44 · 5 answers · asked by CD 2 in Garden & Landscape

Some details:
I am buying it for my female friend
Its a canvas oil painting 14" by 11" in size.
the painting is dark blue on the edges and has lots of blue in it
her wall is beige in color (potentially going to be colored light green)

I am not sure what color wodden frame will look good (brown, cherry red, black, beige, etc.... )

2007-11-27 07:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-27 06:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie P 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I left for Thanksgiving Break, and left the plant in my heated dorm room. The leaves on it are all dried and yellow and are drooping, and it doesn't really want to absorb the water I give it. Please help this plant is my only friend at school.

2007-11-27 06:42:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

do not know if they turned water off at some point
when we turn taps at sink on, noise lessens but does not stop

2007-11-27 06:39:25 · 5 answers · asked by sim w 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I mix acrylic paint with water based wall paint, they are both water based. I want to paint a wall mural and want to tint my paint a little.

2007-11-27 06:37:45 · 3 answers · asked by sexymoma 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just replaced a standard receptacle with the GFCI in the bathroom. Everything worked fine before the change. The heater and the GFCI share a common neutral I believe. The heater is on a dedicated hot wire. If I remove the GFCI and replace it with the standard receptacle everything works fine again. Any ideas why? Thanks.

2007-11-27 06:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by Flamingo Kid 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just moved into this apartment, and it is very nice with one major exception. The bedroom has sliding glass doors which face a very loud freeway, and It sounds like the thing is open all the time. I thought I would get used to the noise, but after a couple of weeks, I am still loosing sleep. I went to Lowes and Home Depot and even a music shop, but no one had any real solution. The hardware stores suggested I purchase these 8x4 foot (2/3" thick) insulation boards and then cut them to size to "plug" the doorway. This is not a problem, because I don't need to go in and out of this door, however, I am not sure that these panels will be enough. I am hoping someone has run into a similar problem and found a solution. The only other option is to wear ear plugs, which I did last night, but then you have to deal with not hearing anything (which is almost as bad as hearing everything if you know what I mean). Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

2007-11-27 06:01:19 · 68 answers · asked by Josh M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I know there is a reason......?

2007-11-27 05:52:47 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Whoami 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-27 05:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Before we got a digital camera we had a regular 35mm and we have boxes and boxes of photos. What's the best way to store them so they aren't just clutter taking up space everywhere?

2007-11-27 05:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

please help, What is threading, and why do i have to do it ?
thnks

2007-11-27 05:40:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-27 05:30:52 · 9 answers · asked by griff 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Like, Oxy Clean? Or CLR? Or those nails you can pop right into the wall and hang something heavy on it? Or any others? Thanks!! I see the commercails for them. I just wondered if they worked.

2007-11-27 05:20:49 · 11 answers · asked by ~Kim~ 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-27 05:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony 1 in Decorating & Remodeling