Home & Garden - 7 December 2007

I was wondering if anyone had a link to a study done on the cost of heating a home versus the temperature set at when no one is home.

Basically I am wondering if it is more efficient to turn the heat way down (about 55 F) when I am not home and set the timer for just before I get home to re-heat the house. On the other hand, is it worth it since the heater has to work so much harder to bring the temp back up to 68, rather than bringing it back up from say 62.

I know everyone seems to have their own opinion on this, but I was hoping for some kind of at least pseudo-scientific study on this. I haven't been able to find one anywhere!

2007-12-07 03:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by The Jesus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a Brand New Frigidaire Side-by-Side and the Ice Maker stopped making ice. The ice maker itself is basically a block of ice. What is the cause? How can I fix it?

2007-12-07 02:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by CK 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-07 02:54:17 · 6 answers · asked by James M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

this is for a hip roof

2007-12-07 02:52:43 · 12 answers · asked by samuel s 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-07 02:51:48 · 16 answers · asked by I wanna talk to Samson 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

First of all, my home sits on a concrete slab and I have one of those fiberglass bathtubs with the outerwall meeting the floor. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed water coming out from under my bathtub and thought that I figured out the problem was that the drainage was leaking. Yesterday, I decided to tackle the problem and had to open up the sheetrock wall on the other side of the tub. To my dismay, there was mold/ mildew on the sheetrock and an ant mold along the pipes. Also, under my bathtub there was not any concrete. From what I can tell, there was just sand on top of ground. IS THIS NORMAL!? I ran the water and could not see that the drainage was leaking so I'm back to square 1 and will probably have to open up the whole wall. Here are my many questions- Shouldn't there be concrete under my bathtub? Can there be possible mold/ mildew damage? Does my home warranty cover this? Could it get any worse?

2007-12-07 02:49:53 · 10 answers · asked by stxblossom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-07 02:48:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I be small bee, she be queen bee.

2007-12-07 02:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by Damian 2 in Garden & Landscape

well i have a typical aircon in my room the square one

and its kinda old and ugly and the only way my dad would by me a new one if it is not working already and the repair cost is high

so that he would by me a new one

so how do I do this and make it stop working and make it look like it is ruined by time

2007-12-07 02:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If any body has any suggestions for this. Mt stackable wont turn at all and my washer still works . When I have the dryer knob set at off and I then push start button I can hear a faint sound (like when the load is done it makes a LOUD buzz. but , this is a very soft buzz. This stackable is a whirlpool thin twin..not sure where to find model number at. Thanks for your help.

2007-12-07 02:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by Jus me 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just checked our hut tub this morning after a few days of 0-teen degree weather. It seems to have frozen over the tub, we do not know if it is totally frozen as we can't see under. Is it saveable? Any clues on what we should do or is it too late?

2007-12-07 02:27:44 · 6 answers · asked by Christine S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

If so, how much would an electrician charge? I live in the eastern part of Tennessee.

2007-12-07 02:24:55 · 8 answers · asked by waterfan09 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a lot of trees in my yard, so there is a lot of shade. I have planted plants that can grow in the shade, but those that should flower rarely do. I have tried Miracle Gro. I'm afraid the soil is depleated of nutrients because of all of the trees - how do I fix it?

2007-12-07 02:15:50 · 6 answers · asked by Beans 2 in Garden & Landscape

im downstairs and for awhile ive been hearing banging and footsteps upstairs , i heard metal thrown about too, what should i do , i might b oferreacting but im not sureif ishould go upstairs , i have a sharp knife and some air freasher next to me to help should i go upstairs

2007-12-07 02:14:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-07 02:10:44 · 11 answers · asked by pam m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This way, I can run wire for a subpanel branch thru the same pipe used to feed the subpanel. The wiring from the main panel to the subpanel would be continuos and unspliced.

2007-12-07 02:10:39 · 2 answers · asked by tonymonton 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have tried WD40 but tends to freeze up and still not let the door glide up with ease. Is there anything I can grease the tracks with? What good is a garage door opener if I have to get out to push the door up??

2007-12-07 02:08:34 · 5 answers · asked by denverpassion30 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i want to buy a 18 volt firestorm drill

2007-12-07 02:04:54 · 4 answers · asked by Christine N 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I see everybody doing it, but never thought it was safe as conections are not water tight between plugs and extensions.
But, they are low voltage. Anybody know of any fire danger or risk?

2007-12-07 02:00:27 · 11 answers · asked by Stephen C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My furnace stopped working yesterday morning. After 2 service guys came, it seems to be worse! There is another one coming sometime this morning, but it could be later in the afternoon until the heat actually comes on. Its 3 degrees outside, and this morning the temperature was down to 55 degrees in the house. Should I be shutting my water off or anything? The last thing I need is bursting pipes...

Thanks!

2007-12-07 01:53:59 · 6 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like advice on getting a heater for my garage. It is large 23x 24 x 19 feet high. I just had a small loft built where I keep my tools and I want to heat it up a little when there. It is uninsultated. I do not want to spend a alot of money or run up high energy cost. Just some heat in a small area so I won't be quite so cold. Any advice?

2007-12-07 01:52:01 · 8 answers · asked by Fudge Town 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

i'm trying to think of inexpensive holiday gifts (low on funds this year) and i had an idea to give my family potted tulip bulbs for christmas. i thought it would be neat for them to keep and wait for the bulb to grow. but can you do this indoors? i've only heard of planting tulips in the garden. will they grow if the soil isn't frozen?

forgive my lack of knowledge on this... i am not a gardener!

2007-12-07 01:43:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm currently living in a student house with 5 other people, and we're due to get our first electricity bill through any day now, people have asked if i could pay more towards the bill as i have used the tumble dryer a few times, where as everyone else has only used it a couple of times- fair enough. But i was wondering if anyone knew roughly how much it costs to put a tumble dryer on for approx 80 mins, as i don't want them to try and fob most of the bill off on me and rip me off!

thank you!

2007-12-07 01:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What do you do to get your self started and keep going till you've finished. I know I'd enjoy the holidays more coming home to a clean house and I want to tackle it tonight. I need motivation! Hepl!

2007-12-07 01:27:26 · 28 answers · asked by jenxcin 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

just had a new furnace installed and i smell a small amount of gas when im right next to the furnace was told that its venting that i may smell? is that true its a brand new furnace , connections all seem tight, any ideas what it may be?

2007-12-07 01:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The nob on my shower (in my recently rented house) is unusual. Turn it to the left for cold water, turn it to the right for hot water... There seems to be no good middle ground. I've tried placing it in every possible position and nothing gives me good warm water.
I removed the nob from the wall to see if I could fiddle with the connection to fix it, but I got nowhere that way. Is there a way I can fix this with little plumbing skills (the best I have done is replace a garbage disposal) or will it take a plumber coming in charging me gobs of money?

2007-12-07 01:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by cuztis209 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the northeast, and was wondering how long it takes water pipes to freeze? We live in the house, but I'm concerned if the water pipes would freeze if we shut the heat completely off all day, until we come home (12-14 hours without heat), I assume that the house would stay warm (above 32 degrees) for at least a few hours (after we shut the heat off before work). I am not looking for answers stating the water freezes at 32 degrees. I'm wondering if the pipes would freeze/burst in a house that has no heat on for approximately 12 hours.
Thank You

2007-12-07 01:18:11 · 14 answers · asked by stv62575 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Walmart has some good deals but that's all I've found. I'm mainly looking for a bedroom set.

2007-12-07 01:17:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a small city so I enjoyed the rare occasion of watching a deer from my window. He ate all the leaves off two of my Hosta before some neighborhood kids scared him away.

2007-12-07 01:08:54 · 6 answers · asked by uhgoo 3 in Garden & Landscape

where can i get one?

2007-12-07 01:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6 in Decorating & Remodeling