Home & Garden - 8 December 2007

What is the technique of putting stucco on a brick house. Do you put the stucco over the brick, or remove the brick and start from the begining?

2007-12-08 10:33:38 · 2 answers · asked by mauihillside 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ive never had one before and the water wont drain. I tried flipping the switch a couple times but it just swirls the water around. Should I take a plunger to it or just call the lanlord to take care of it?

2007-12-08 10:22:16 · 6 answers · asked by Mushroom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-08 10:21:05 · 19 answers · asked by ? 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I produced amaryllis seeds and want to know how should i plant them, water them, which soil, the light etc...

2007-12-08 10:17:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The terms "Mid Century Modern" and "Hollywood Regency" both relate to the same periods of time and to design. Some of the elements and designers overlap or "crossover". My listings for Milo Baughman Tables were pulled by Ebay, because of the term "Hollywood Regency" in the titles. I believe that my chrome and marble Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tables were well represented by this term and that the actions of Ebay were wrong (not to mention costing me at least $550.00, the current bids with 5 days left, when they stopped my auction). I feel a little self conscience and selfish bringing up such a narrow topic, for my first communication on this blog, but no one at Ebay listens or answers. Thanks for your insight and answers.

2007-12-08 10:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I was told by someone a while back about a way to repair a guitar nut string guide that was accidently filed down too low causing the string to buzz by using some kind of glue (maybe crazy glue) and (possibly) baking soda concoction. I don't remember exactly what he mentioned, but it supposedly dries as hard as the nut it's self, and fixes the problem. I'm hoping that someone out there knows what I'm refering to

2007-12-08 09:59:36 · 3 answers · asked by remlap47 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was on a Harry Potter messageboard and I got into a little tiff with one of the very devout HP fans. She posted on the board that if she finds me she will make me drink washing-up liquid. What is she talking about? I assume it's something to do with cleaning...

2007-12-08 09:57:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am installing a washer and dryer on the second floor of my home. The location is right next to a bathroom, so my idea is to run a flexible drain tube through the wall and connect using a Y fitting to the sink drain. The units are newer Maytag units, and I'm just wondering if the pressure from the washing machine unloading its water would cause the sink to overflow?

2007-12-08 09:54:13 · 8 answers · asked by Andrew M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

antifreeze spilled in my grauage, how do I clean it up

2007-12-08 09:31:32 · 5 answers · asked by squishy 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

last night i walked by it and i could hear a drip inside of it.. and the water was cooling off.. so i looked in the botom where the pilot light is and there was a puddle of water on to of the burner inside.. there was a drip over top inside .it looked like the water was coming from the middle.. the valve on the side was changed this year.. so its not that.. and the inlet and outlet on the top are fine.. where could the water come from? and also i shut of the gas "its only gas" but i still have cold water in it. its about 40 psi.. could it explode with no heat? and it seemd like after the heat was off the leak stoped. whats going on?

2007-12-08 09:31:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I are interesting in purchasing our first home. Its a typical first "starter" home that needs to be updated (built in the 50's and kind of left then).

There is the washer and dryer in the kitchen, which we aren't big on. What's involved in moving the pair into the basement, which is directly under the kitchen?

The cabinets are outdated and need to be changed out. The old tiles are 12 x 12 in the kitchen and our agent said that they might be asbestos...can we put laminate over these without worrying about getting asbestos released??

Thanks!

If you all have any additional thoughts on redoing our first home, please feel free to let us know.

~Matt

2007-12-08 09:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

This is a bit of an odd question :) but instead of building a new house on my property, couldnt I, say, buy an old craftsman house in Detroit where homes cost $10k and move it all the way to California? So what if it costs me $20k to move it. Id be recycling and have an interesting old home.

#1- is it even possible to move a home that far of a distance.
#2- what would something like that cost? Im not talking about a big house, something like 1000-1500 sq ft.

2007-12-08 09:24:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our cabinets are white, the counter-top is a black/dark gray. Our floor is a light/medium wood laminate. We have all stainless-steel appliances. There is a backsplash that covers the walls from the counters to the cabinets that is tiled in darker colors; grays, black, greens, and a beige/orange/yellow.

I cannot decide what color would look best. I love the outdoors, I have pictures of leaves hanging as sort of a theme. I guess the best way to describe the color in there now is a mustardy color. I would like to stick with the trendiest colors, while being very comfortable and inviting.

2007-12-08 09:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by luvmykiddies 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's for everyday use,I want to have it so the floral pattern stands out, its so beautiful I just ♥ Love it♥ I also need a table cloth as right now all i have is a card table and thought a pretty table cloth would help to cover it up and can get table later.I do have blue drinking glasses that i thought would look great also.Want to match it all up so its a beautiful table. Thanks in advance

http://www.target.com/Chelsea-Floral-Collection/dp/B000M35U8W/qid=1197139680/ref=br_1_9/602-1642517-4740642?ie=UTF8&node=358059011&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=358059011&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3

2007-12-08 09:10:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-08 09:05:31 · 9 answers · asked by Tarly T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are buying my father in law a saw and sending it to Mexico so I'm trying to find something that is not going to break down the first month that he has it . He will be using the saw to do odd jobs for people so he may be using it a lot . I looked at craftsmen but I'm not sure which to go with , Money plays a part but quality is more importent . Any suggestions would be very helpful , Thank you ...................

2007-12-08 08:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by SLopez 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-08 08:53:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi. For school, I am doing a project on Native Americans. We have to do a project on tobacco, and the things they smoked it out of. My friend though it would be a good idea to buy a pipe, but I am only 13. In Ohio, is there a certain age you have to be to buy pipes?

2007-12-08 08:50:17 · 6 answers · asked by IrishZomb1E TZA 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-08 08:48:04 · 2 answers · asked by It flows, so it does 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a five foot by two and a half foot granite table top which has no holes cut in it. Is this okay to lie flat in a pickup flatbed? The delivery truck I know has those teepee things to tilt it up on. How important is that if you have a small top? If I get delivery it is 2-3 hundred dollars so I want to carry it myself if it is okay.

2007-12-08 08:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by greengo 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I smell propane around my hot water heater. I called my supplier and they told me it would cost $98 per. hour to come to my house. I'm on a fixed income and cannot afford this. It seems to me whoever you buy fuel from should be responsible for checking and maybe even fixing leaks. Anyone have any insight to my problem?
(I have been keeping it off & turning it on when we need hot water). Also i get HEAP grants to help pay for my fuel. can HEAP help? I have childeren in the house also.

2007-12-08 08:06:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-08 08:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you pee in the shower just curious how many people say yes

2007-12-08 08:04:03 · 27 answers · asked by T 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know there's a damned huge snake eating an egg or so every day. But he's wily. So, anyone have any good ideas 'bout how I can catch him in the act? Or do they make 'snake traps'?

2007-12-08 07:38:51 · 7 answers · asked by Freethinker 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi there,

I have recently purchased a house which has a ghastly 1980's fire surround that I want to change, any ideas on how to remove it, I cannot see any screws or any brackets holding the fireplace onto the wall, is there a good chance it could have been glued to the wall. If so is there any way to remove the fireplace from the wall without it ripping the plaster to shreds?

kind regards,

Warren

2007-12-08 07:33:55 · 11 answers · asked by Warren E 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't want to throw it out if it is not full yet. how can I protect my family neighbors and friends? Thank you.

2007-12-08 07:10:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

It's got about 8-9 points of soil, housing a poinsettia plant of about 3-4 feet in heigt, it's pretty big. how often should I water it? I've been giving it water once every 3-4 days, maybe 2-3 cups of water, but it might actually need more water, lots of soil. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks.

2007-12-08 07:05:40 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi, I live in my a three story house and part of my front yard (about 10 ft. by 10 ft) and a little bit of my basement has termites. The guy told me the price would be.
1600 for the first extermination.
Then, for the next five years, he has to come every 3 months to do something which costs 120. so total, it would be 2400.
then at the end of the five years, i would need to do another final extermination which is another 1600. Is all this actually necessary or is he just trying to get extra money?
so the final price is 5600.

2007-12-08 07:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by BangBang 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,
I'm doing an "Adopt A Tree" assignment, but the tree I chose to adopt is one that I can't identify!

Here is a picture of my tree:

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4867/dsc08314bl8.jpg

And here is a closer picture of the kind of leaf that is on my tree:

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2674/dsc08317yj4.jpg

Any help with this is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

2007-12-08 06:54:03 · 4 answers · asked by whiteninjarocks 2 in Garden & Landscape

Modern floral designers
A. are linked to age-old efforts to use cut flowers and decorative plants in creative and expressive ways.
B. draw little from past traditions.
C. are totally dependent upon the local, seasonal availability of flowers.

2007-12-08 06:52:02 · 2 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1 in Other - Home & Garden