Home & Garden - 29 November 2007

I have limited space in a relatively small San Francisco apartment. I am working with my landlord on installing some sort of heating system, as my apartment is basically a converted garage. I was thinking of asking her to install a couple of baseboard heaters, but due to the limited wall space, I would really like to mount them vertically.

Am I able to mount the typical Home Depot-type wall heater vertically? Or, does somebody have an economical alternative to this problem?

Thanks!!

2007-11-29 08:37:42 · 2 answers · asked by BSFSU 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had a Comcast guy come to my house to add cable to one of my rooms. The idiot, after cursing at my dog and being an all-around jack***, ended up falling through my porch overhang, making three huge holes in the overhang. The guy's manager came out and told me that it wasn't that hard to fix and that he would have a guy come out and fix for free it if I didn't turn it in to their insurance. I was pissed off and just wanted them away from me, so I agreed. That was in June, and it still hasn't been fixed. I don't want to talk to Comcast, because I don't think I'll ever get through to anyone who could help me, so is there someone else I can talk to or turn it in to so someone will come out and fix my porch? All of my experiences with Comcast have been atrocious, so I'm really trying to go above them to get something done. (I would change cable companies, but it's not my house). Any and all help would be appreciated. Happy holidays!

2007-11-29 08:21:00 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

the floors need to be done i am contemplating laminate and tile also the walls need to be painted. should i do the walls first then the floors?

2007-11-29 08:09:30 · 3 answers · asked by lulu 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have an emergency lighting unit on each floor of my building. The problem is that the boxes have no exit sign. Can I remove the cover and replace it with an exit sign? Would it fit? Are the boxes and signs standard sizes? If so I would buy the signs at home depot and have an electrician install them.

2007-11-29 08:07:58 · 3 answers · asked by lamontnow 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what else could i use??

2007-11-29 08:03:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-29 08:02:15 · 3 answers · asked by Tom S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-29 07:52:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am thinking of putting a treehouse in a large walnut tree. In addition to any building tips, I want to know whether there are any problems due to the branches swaying in the wind-as the force of this movement would be greatly amplified at nearer the trunk, could this crush the treehouse? How could this be overcome? Also, how could the platform be fixed into the tree-cables, coach screws etc? The tree is a large walnut with about 5 thick branches that spread out from the base of the trunk.

2007-11-29 07:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am putting in a walkway from my driveway to the backyard fence/ patio. I was wondering if by doing this I am raising the house value any? My husband says it's just a waste of time and money, but it's something that I love doing. Thanks in advance.

2007-11-29 07:38:50 · 9 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am currently working on a project of mine and it deals with large pieces of plexiglass. Except I don't know what drill bits or router bits to use. Please help me. Thanks a lot in advance.

2007-11-29 07:35:47 · 7 answers · asked by Travis 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

you're sewing a child's nylon jacket. You notice the fabric frays easily. Which would be your best buttonhole option?
A. Bound buttonhole
B. Jetted and piped buttonhole
C. Machine-stitched worked buttonhole
D. Handworked buttonhole with iron-on tape

2007-11-29 07:34:46 · 3 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

You plan to attach a flat 1/2-in. button to a garment. The size of the buttonhole should be what?
A. 1/2 in.
B. 5/8 in.
C. 1 in.
D. 3/8 in.

2007-11-29 07:31:07 · 7 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-29 07:23:01 · 6 answers · asked by Danny M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

carpet will be going up the stairs and in the bedrooms. bdrm. 1 decor burgundy & gold / bdrm. 2 decor burgundy, navy & gold / bdrm. 3 decor light blue, off white & mauve.

2007-11-29 07:10:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I think my country picked up a few pesky viruses.
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2007-11-29 06:57:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Would like to vinyl side an '86 Park Haven aluminum RV. How to attach...sht metal screws???

2007-11-29 06:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by Tootsie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm trying to make extra money for the holidays and have advertised for house cleaning service, I have never done it before .... and got my first call earlier today.....how much should I charge for standard house cleaning of a 1,225 ft home??

2007-11-29 06:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by Curious One 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

for my science fair project i'm testing to see if Clorox original, oxi clean, or vinegar works the best and i did the same experiment last year but this year i cant find the info i found last year can you plz help me?

2007-11-29 06:28:04 · 13 answers · asked by ~OLIVIA~ 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-29 06:26:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-29 06:19:13 · 16 answers · asked by divalinzzz 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm trying to buy stainless steel sink with 16 gauge.
I see some with 16/10 and some with 18/10 Chrome/Nickel ratio. Which is suppose to be better?

2007-11-29 06:15:54 · 3 answers · asked by real_ki 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-29 06:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by SISSY 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

could somebody tell me?

2007-11-29 06:12:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The weeds are mostly dead at the root, and it's prairie grass, which is notoriously tough. I've tried pulling, digging as best I can, boiling water, even burning, and nothing works, so I may have to resort to chemicals.

2007-11-29 05:45:53 · 6 answers · asked by Grainne 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-29 05:43:04 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5 in Garden & Landscape

Yesterday when I came home (about 5:30 p.m.) there was a bug about 1/2 inch long laying on it's back on my kitchen floor. It was brown and had antennas but other than that I didn't look close other than to spray it. I am ULTRA paranoid about roaches, I've never had them, but now I'm freaked out. I've lived in my house for 6 months now and have never seen any evidence of roaches (and I look!) So do you think it was to early for it to be out? Also, my dad said that roaches have no problem flipping themselves over, this bug did. Also, I just brought in my Christmas tree- a live one I cut down. Do you think it could have been some random bug brought in with that! I know when you see one there are a hundred more, but wouldn't know? I get up in the night to get a drink or whatever every so often and have NEVER seen anything until that one that may or may not be a roach. What do you think? What should I do? (Sorry for rambling, I'm freaking out!) Thanks!

2007-11-29 05:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by guitarstar85 3 in Other - Home & Garden

There's static EVERYWHERE, I can't wear fleece or use fleece blankets, I can't wear sweaters! I wake up in the morning and my eyes, nose and mouth are so dried out. We keep our heat at 70, but it only seems to really work right by the place where it is, not through the vents - we can't turn it down or we'll freeze. I'm tired of shocking myself everytime I turn around. Can anyone help? I can't afford a humidifier and I'm not even sure that would work. We live in a 4 room apartment (kitchen, diningroom/livingroom, bedroom, bathroom) on the first floor, partially below ground. Thanks!

2007-11-29 05:34:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My little girl got her hands on a magic marker her daddy left out on his desk, but when he sees it, *I'll* be the one to never hear the end of it. She drew all over the board gaurd of the waterbed, which is a sort of vinyl-y leather-y plastic-y substance....any ideas what'll take it off?

2007-11-29 05:28:56 · 24 answers · asked by imjustasteph 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-29 05:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Jursnich 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Or what do you set it to? And do you set it real low to try to save money? Or do you end up turning it way to high?

2007-11-29 05:18:58 · 8 answers · asked by Pen 5 in Maintenance & Repairs