Home & Garden - 4 December 2007

i can't just buy a new one as it's a proper swiss victorinox pen-knife. is there a free, or cheap way in which i can sharpen it so that it leaves a nice clean edge?

2007-12-04 04:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by pullthetrigger 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-04 04:03:55 · 2 answers · asked by bluesfan_6363 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I think it may be illegal to do major jobs like re-wiring the entire house etc... but unsure about smaller jobs like putting in new plug sockets and light switches, any ideas anyone?

(when I say illegal I mean that you will be unable to sell your house if you can't produce proper certification for any electrical work done for the people who inspect it)

2007-12-04 03:44:03 · 16 answers · asked by a_n_n_a_k_i_n 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There are 5 total wires coming in to the ceiling fixture. One set has 2 wires, orange and black. The other set is 3 wires, black(tied to other black), White, and Red.
Can get original light to work without turning off, but dimmly lights hallway, no other lights work though. No ground is present at fixture/house-50+years old.
Is this an open circuit because the ceiling fan isnt installed, thus causing the other outlets/lights not to work?
What method can I use to get lights/outlets working again?
Also, which of these wires is neutral to hook up ceiling fan, should I tie the black and blue wire in to the already tied together black wires? Or based on previous questions posted, should the blue and black get tied to different wires?

2007-12-04 03:28:42 · 4 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My neighbour has this neat little power snow shovel (not quite a snow blower). It's hand-held, like a weed wacker - actually sounds like one too. I can find electric ones, but don't want a cord. It's quite powerful. Any ideas what it might be?

2007-12-04 03:26:59 · 1 answers · asked by Dawn F 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It's in my mums kettle

2007-12-04 02:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by Bumumble 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-04 02:55:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-04 02:50:18 · 5 answers · asked by I might be wrong 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

machine? The blanket is not a comforter, nor a bedspread, just a king size cozy blanket I use underneath my bedspread. Can this type of blanket be washed in a standard capacity washer and dryer without destroying the machines?

2007-12-04 02:47:09 · 5 answers · asked by vixen2388 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am interested in making my own soil heating cables and I was wondering if anyone know how to go about this?
I have a basic concept of what they do but I am little fuzzy on some things like what resistors to use and what gauge of wire to use, basically some math and some practical experience.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-12-04 02:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

back yard man hole

2007-12-04 02:45:08 · 3 answers · asked by S Tshirl 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is this normal? Does it have anything to do with the water expanding as it freezes? There is a heater and water circulator so it's not completely frozen but pretty close?

2007-12-04 02:24:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

ceiling fan

2007-12-04 01:47:00 · 4 answers · asked by Manoutch Y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

He has several types of big saws, and all the little power tools-drills, dremels (sp?), power sanders and the like. He is good at woodworking, but I don't think he has many woodworking type tools. Any guy or girl out there who enjoys working with tools, what tools are you glad you own, or what tools are on your wish list??

Thanks!

2007-12-04 01:41:32 · 25 answers · asked by WhiteDove 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Don`t worry as it is sheltered. I live in North Tyneside in England. That is why i think i am lucky. The reindeer appeared in our garden last Christmas and has stayed ever since. It is on a veranda outside the door to no where. It likes lights on at Christmas.

2007-12-04 01:34:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-04 01:33:44 · 0 answers · asked by peace is the answer 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I dont want an expensive device, wich kind of fabric I would use to STOP ALL THE LIGHT trough the window...something that I can buy at wal-mart.
I dont want decor I want to sleep.

2007-12-04 01:22:40 · 5 answers · asked by carlos thunder 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

See, im doing this science fair project and i really really need to know!!!

2007-12-04 01:04:55 · 2 answers · asked by Kaiya S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-04 00:54:13 · 3 answers · asked by kacino456 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Howdy,

As anyone used this "Shelflink" system of attaching 2 X 4's for the purpose of making an easy/sturdy shelving system?
If so - any pros/cons/thoughts?

Here's a link to one of these systems:
http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product/storage+spaces/indoor+storage/basement-attic+storage/6-pc.+shelf+links+set+%28black%29.do?sortby=&asc=&page=


Thanks,

2007-12-04 00:46:41 · 1 answers · asked by dbbanjo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

where has best Horticultural website. about the flower and vegtable etc

2007-12-04 00:46:09 · 7 answers · asked by seeyou chn 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know there are commercial products available to clean the inside of the dishwasher, but I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of using cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide? I believe my wife used this mixture once a long time ago and it worked quite well but neither of us can remember the AMOUNTS of each ingredient used. Does anyone know?

2007-12-04 00:36:06 · 5 answers · asked by db667089 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-04 00:07:11 · 9 answers · asked by CANDITA C 1 in Garden & Landscape