Home & Garden - 7 December 2007

My living room is small but I have a vaulted ceiling with a white popcorn ceiling. I painted most of the room a "desert powder" (behr paint) color which is kind of sandy color with a hint of yellow. Portions of the room have a lower 4 ft trim with a stucco type bottom wall seperated by a wood border. I was thinking of going with a high gloss ultra white on the border but I have no idea what to paint the lower stucco wall. Friends say it has to be opposite and darker with dark blues, browns but Im not sure i like that. I was thinking of an antique white, taupe, beige types or a color called "calming retreat" (behr). Am I breaking design rules, will it look bad? I need some help...Single male bachelor who cant design but trying....Thanks for any help!

2007-12-07 23:55:39 · 7 answers · asked by flafuncop 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-07 23:49:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,
I have a gas heat house hot water baseboards. I have a problem where one loop is getting heated at all. This loop goes to the three bedrooms. Someone suggested raising the temperature to about 90 degrees and bleeding the boards to empty the air that could be blocking the water from flowing. I did that a few times and still no help. I think the first try seemed to work because I felt the hot water finally came through. But a day later, I am still having the same problem. I bled the baseboards in all three bedrooms and no change. I actually have the temperature on 90 degrees and the bleeding screws undone and no air or water coming through. Please help.

Thanks

2007-12-07 23:41:36 · 6 answers · asked by Moheb K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

also can they wear painted shells and how much sand or soil do i need to put in the jar.

2007-12-07 23:36:34 · 12 answers · asked by Apollo49 3 in Garden & Landscape

Having company over this Christmas I'm looking for candles that will make the whole house smell great for hours thanks for you help!

2007-12-07 23:30:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have recently moved in to a rented house and in one room the carpet is a horrible pink colour. The problem is my landlord does not want me to take it up. As I am going to be here for about a year I would like to cover it with a cheap carpet. Can I lay another carpet on top.

2007-12-07 23:19:21 · 16 answers · asked by Dan V 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Who ever heard of planting trees in the winter? We have had a cold Dec. and received notice from the city that they will be planting a Little Leaf Linden in our tree lawn within the next few weeks. Isn't this a waste of taxpayers' money?

2007-12-07 23:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Sunshine Buttercup 4 in Garden & Landscape

i bought shower cubicle but because of the shape of my toilet roof i have to cut it at an angle cutting the mettle is no problem but i dont know what kind of tool i need to cut the glass part so could anyone tell me what kind of tool to use and whare to buy it and a rough price i will have to pay thank to all that answer my querie

2007-12-07 23:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by stirling silver 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-07 22:43:26 · 13 answers · asked by dumbpcman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We live in a place where we could lay a atom bomb,but neighbors lay out cookies. Best ways to kill roaches, please!

2007-12-07 22:28:40 · 5 answers · asked by MOI 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've had two now that have the same washer/lubricant problem and frankly, it's getting old. Is this their trademark? What brand should I get to replace this piece of junk??

2007-12-07 21:48:53 · 5 answers · asked by squealy68 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-07 20:13:49 · 5 answers · asked by Patrick M 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-07 20:10:12 · 5 answers · asked by Emily24 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-07 20:08:38 · 10 answers · asked by A L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

why cant men wash cloths properly, all they do is stick everything together in one load, Why.
why dont they sort it out, use bleach for whites, good soap for all, fold, or just plain put the dryer on the rite setting, you know a little fabric softner wont hurt you boys.

2007-12-07 19:49:53 · 9 answers · asked by MotherNatures B!t<h 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Im building a small room within a room, and I am not bolting it to the floor. Its going to be constructed of plywood so that I can play my guitar and crank up the volume. Im simply going to use 5 pieces of plywood. 4 for the sides and one for the top. Im going to put this in my basement.

My question is what kind of material should I line the insides with?

2007-12-07 19:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how do i get rid of roaches I have tried the combat and raid roach baits and even had a professional exterminator but it seemed to get worse any tricks? does boric acid work? I live in an upstairs Apartment

2007-12-07 18:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Billybones 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm 19 and my cousin is 20 we both have jobs and were getting an apartment together any tips? this will be the 1st time outta our parents house... any tips

2guys don't really clean or cook... I'm thinking a getting a girlfriend and turning things serious fast... or buying a deep fryer so I can deep fry and berad everything any cool stories? about your first time? any tip to cook and clean? any tip on anything else?

2007-12-07 18:37:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I could not get baking soda and normal vinegar. Will the ingredients I have work?

2007-12-07 18:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by Kannan J 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is it true that the aluminum foil bonded in home insulation materials also reduces sound transmission?

I find hard to believe that something as thin as the foil, will significantly reduce noise.

2007-12-07 18:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by Carlos G 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-07 18:04:28 · 3 answers · asked by Nicole C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am wanting to know if there is any timber treatment process that will deter termites, ie arsenic infusion??

2007-12-07 17:45:45 · 8 answers · asked by Steven William R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am trying to hang Christmas lights in my living room put i have tried several ways like Duct Tape, peel and stick? What is the best way to hang lights in my living room. We have a Staco wall so i need help now.

2007-12-07 17:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The 4 wires are #4 awg thhn stranded wire. I guess I'll be using snaking lubricant.

2007-12-07 17:35:41 · 5 answers · asked by tonymonton 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just put up Xmas lights.
Now none of them work.
I tried plugging in a radio to the outlet and there is no power going to the outlet.
Does anyone know the problem.
I think it might be a circuit breaker.
If it is then how do i check and replace it.
Im not exactly an electrician and im trying not to kill myself.
Any help would be appreciated

2007-12-07 17:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

how do i dye a rose properly?

2007-12-07 17:17:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a central heat and air unit and its kind of cold in my house to me what is a good temperature to set it on to warm up the house but not really run up the bill

2007-12-07 17:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm redoing my room into a lounge. Like..a techno-club based room. I want to be able to just chill in my room. I want as much space as possible..I'd like some sweet, comfy chairs..and an awesome coffee table. I like black and pink, and maybe some orange and green. Any other cool ideas (like wall hangings, disco lamps, etc) are welcome

2007-12-07 16:42:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i tried and tried but nothing will work. i dont have a tension screw or anything like that all i have is a paper clip a peace off a notebook rings and a thick metal peace.

2007-12-07 16:38:55 · 3 answers · asked by <-=nick=-> 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm trying to put signs on a couple trees so the landscapers don't trim certain trees.

2007-12-07 16:25:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape