Home & Garden - 30 November 2007

We accidentally locked ourselves out of the house last night and had to call a locksmith. Only the bottom lock was locked (not the deadbolt) and he couldn't open it with pins so he used these pumps to move the door and the door frame apart until it popped open. But after he left and I got in the house and locked it I noticed that the space between the door and the frame seemed larger than before. It was close at top and bottom, but far apart in the middle (almost far enough that the bottom lock doesn't go all the way in the hole). Am I imagining things or can this way of opening the door do this? Will it eventually move back in place on its own or is there something I can do to inch it closer together? Thanks!

2007-11-30 03:15:36 · 3 answers · asked by MK 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi. I'm planning on installing a wood burning stove in my basement. I want to avoid the expense of taking the chimney up through my house and out the roof. Is there a legal and safe alternative to doing this? Thanks for your advice.

Dale

2007-11-30 03:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by Dale P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like to redo my kitchen cabinets. Right now they are wood and have those little grooves in the middle of the door. They are older style cabinets. I either want to paint white or restain. Which do you think would be better?

Also, how would I go about doing this? I would like to know the steps I need to take in getting this done. I know you will have to sand the cabinets down but not sure after you get the other on there.

2007-11-30 02:53:22 · 5 answers · asked by bbygrl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm planning a fancing for my house. which site should i visit so I can get various types?

2007-11-30 02:48:32 · 2 answers · asked by Lovella 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I really stupidly left a wet steel can sitting on the wooden countertop last night and I woke up this morning to find that it has left a dark semi circular stain. I scrubbed the stain to see if I could remove any of it, but all I've really done is make things worse. The small area I scrubbed now appears white compared to the rest of the surface because I've clearly removed the finish.

Does anyone have any advice on how to treat this? I've read some information about using mineral oil, but I want to know whether I would have to sand the whole surface and then oil it, or whether I can just oil this small patch and make it blend back in with the rest of the surface.

Any advice would be gratefully received. I'm really stressing out about it because I'm just renting here, and my flatmate, who owns the place is coming back on Sunday. I feel terrible for having ruined the countertop.

2007-11-30 02:44:17 · 3 answers · asked by Claire W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My roper dryer will not heat. but it works. It worked before i moved and when we moved the dryer to the new house it will not heat now.any ideas on what could be wrong.

2007-11-30 02:41:46 · 10 answers · asked by Ashley D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

its was started by seed in summer, has benn indoor plant from beginng .my fiance said after it flowers the basil is no good cause it looses its potency is it true. the plant is still growing and healthy

2007-11-30 02:38:23 · 9 answers · asked by badis4me 1 in Garden & Landscape

for easy rooting of the bulbs

2007-11-30 02:38:04 · 5 answers · asked by uptownboy_88 1 in Garden & Landscape

So everywhere I've looked, it says to use an alan key to loosen the blades, and then to hit the reset button, etc. But mine (Sinkmaster, Bonecrusher 450) does not have the screw on the bottom. What can I do to unclog what's stopping the blades? It comes back on when I hit the reset button.

2007-11-30 02:30:19 · 5 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-30 02:24:19 · 3 answers · asked by deana g 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a very old building (built in 1940's), and I imagine the windows are very old too. If I sit in the window in the sun, am I being exposed to UV rays?

2007-11-30 02:01:45 · 6 answers · asked by ALLaboutDC 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I just bought an old farm house,and i was wondering if it would look cute on my big picture window in the front,nothing to much to a little here and their.

2007-11-30 02:00:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Why does the fuse box cover use special thread screws?
what does that mean?

2007-11-30 01:59:29 · 2 answers · asked by danmak2001 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i want to buy old furniture ,tv, refrigeratory , washing machine...in singapore thank you

2007-11-30 01:56:46 · 7 answers · asked by Darilene f 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have a marble kitchen top and sadly dropped some honey on it. It left a stain as i heard now that all acid substances would. can anyone help me remove the stain? i head that peroxyde or vinegar may work?

2007-11-30 01:56:07 · 4 answers · asked by paulbucht 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It is medium sized (maybe 12-16 inches).

2007-11-30 01:46:26 · 9 answers · asked by Kate the Great 5 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-30 01:41:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

the water was draining from my washing machine downstairs and all of the sudden bubbles were coming out in my toilet upstairs. What does this mean and what should i do about it???

2007-11-30 01:38:26 · 6 answers · asked by M L 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have taken down a row of 10-12 "lathed" spindles from a banister, and I hate to throw them away, because they are beautiful. I have been looking at them for a week or so trying to think of a project to do with them, but I am kind of stumped! Anyone who has done anything interesting with spindles?

I have thought about building some type of table and using them for legs, but it seems pretty lame..... Cmon Yahoo! Community, help me out!

2007-11-30 01:26:55 · 7 answers · asked by soccrian 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have removed the screws that were holding the object in place, but now the screw anchors remain. The look like little plastic hollow tubes in the wall. Can I spackle over them and repaint or do I need to remove them? If so, what is the best way to do this?

2007-11-30 01:24:36 · 16 answers · asked by cvino 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi , I always have this problem of our airconditoner's surface icing. It has been repaired twice already this month and I'm planning on getting a new one. How do I prevent icing from happening. Usually I'd set the temperature on 7 (range is 1-10) for about 8 hours a night.

2007-11-30 00:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by dosankocooking 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to paint my door frames that have glass inserts. What can I use to mask off the glass to avoid getting piant on it.? Ive tried masking tapes but they just come straight off!

2007-11-30 00:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

and why?

2007-11-30 00:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by cucumis_sativus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

My cousin decorated our flat by pasting lining paper onto the walls then painting on matt white paint. Why is it that whenever someone touches the wall it leaves a grubby mark? Our hands aren't that dirty! Is it something to do with the process she used?

2007-11-30 00:43:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-30 00:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by debodun 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Have varnished pine wood ceiling which we intend rubbing down with sandpaper to paint a light colour. Sometimes when I read what to do it refers to priming the ceiling and at other times it's says to undercoat the ceiling. Being a mere novice at DIY I am confused if this is the same thing? Does it just mean a coat of flat paint? Also at present unsure if this ceiling is going to be white or going in to creamy/beige what would be the first colour I would put on to the wood? Thanks to everyone who replies.

2007-11-30 00:32:09 · 8 answers · asked by Ms Mat Urity 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to pune heavily as I didn't prune at all last year. Did not like results. I would like to take a foot or more off the height

2007-11-30 00:25:41 · 9 answers · asked by mt3636b 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-30 00:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by g3rald0d0 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What it the best way to remove it without damaging the door?

2007-11-30 00:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Bert 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)