Home & Garden - 13 December 2007

2007-12-13 15:27:49 · 5 answers · asked by K.S. 1 in Garden & Landscape

My shower is clogged and has been for a months now. I have tried so many things to fix it from baking soda and vinigar to almost every kind of liquid/gel plumber out there. Nothing seems to work. This can't go on forever. Please PLEASE help me on what to do, if you can. I would really appreciate it. Thanks :]

2007-12-13 15:05:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Besides tearing down walls.
Thanks
suggestions would be great.

2007-12-13 15:03:16 · 4 answers · asked by RCP 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

This might get confusing but someone out there might get it. Ok, I am sewingmy daughters flower girl dress. I am designing it and sewing it myself. I have a pattern to go by but I am adjusting it to my taste by adding several layers of tulle over the actual fabric skirt on the dress. The dress pattern has a zipper closure in the back ( which I must have because this is a toddlers dress and I HAVE to be able to get it over her head). My question is, is it possible to sew the zipper in through the tulle just as if i was sewing the regular dress, only difference being I have tulle layers???? Will it look bad from the back...i'm also thinking of adding a sash so it fits snuggly ...this all seems great in my head but will the zipper still work the way i think it will???

2007-12-13 14:43:58 · 9 answers · asked by chicwitpurpose 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have two great, new, oil-filled plug-in electric radiators. Most of the time I use them on and off, because it's more economical for me to use them at night, for example, in my bedroom and in the kitchen (to keep pipes from freezing) instead of heating the entire house the regular way, which is with forced hot air coming thru a natural-gas-fed furnace in the basement. I'm going away for 2 and half weeks, it's really really cold, and i HATE the idea of having to leave the furnace thermostat set "on" while I'm away, with those zillions of gas dollars going out the window. But i don't want my pipes to freeze, and it's not economical to get the plumber to drain pipes and set 'em back up again just for this short period, either. SO, QUESTION: Is it safe to leave two brand-new oil-filled portable heaters plugged in, on a low setting, for two and a half weeks? They don't get warm or anything in the socket (I check all the time to be safe). One in kitchen, one in bath, for pipes' sake?

2007-12-13 14:36:19 · 8 answers · asked by Bess R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-13 14:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by sheryl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to set the tree up in a narrow space.
thanks

2007-12-13 14:21:50 · 3 answers · asked by Boo Radley 4 in Garden & Landscape

I know this will probably seem like a silly question but can anybody tell me what lever action lopers are? Are they anything like secateurs? Thanks

2007-12-13 14:16:05 · 2 answers · asked by Karen H 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-13 14:07:45 · 9 answers · asked by melissa h 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to gain some expertise and knowledge. I know a few local woodworkers in town.

I was thinking about introducting myself and letting them know Im looking to take my woodworking to the next step and want to get some experience.

If someone with some fair knowledge offered free help around the shop would you take them on? Say for like 1 day a week? Maybee have them start off with basic stuff first. Clean the shop, etc. etc., then once proven work their way up?

2007-12-13 14:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Usually after I add salt on the snow , it makes the road more slippy. Please help me to do it right. Thanks.

2007-12-13 13:56:14 · 5 answers · asked by cc 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I recentley changed my door bell ringer on my front door. Now the new ringer does not work I bought 4 different ringers and and when pushed the bell starts but quickly dies.

2007-12-13 13:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by jig4ev04 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-13 13:40:40 · 4 answers · asked by peggy w 2 in Garden & Landscape

How tall would a pansy be when you start to see buds? PLEASE HELP! AN ESTIMATE WOULD BE FINE AS WELL

2007-12-13 13:36:16 · 8 answers · asked by florida queen 2 in Garden & Landscape

My little sister went on a graffiti spree with her 2 friends yesterday. Bubble bath was ground into the carpet and all the walls are scribbled on with marker.
We tried soap and water but the stains are very stubborn.

HOW CAN WE MAKE OUR HOME CLEAN AGAIN?!

2007-12-13 13:35:46 · 3 answers · asked by Keeks 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

WOULD THE GAS MESS UP YOUR HANDS OR NO? Can gas eat your hands why wont you just clean it in soapy water

2007-12-13 13:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Avanti mini refrigerator (Model # 17-7 RC/RW) which has a bad thermostat. It freezes and so I cannot control the temperature to use it as a refrigerator. The manufacturer says the unit is outdated and so they do not sell any parts. Any suggestions as to how to resolve this problem.

2007-12-13 13:15:49 · 3 answers · asked by viceroy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

can anyone near chambersburg PA tell me what it might cost to add a 19x15 foot living room onto a house we live in PA and would love to add on just don't know if it's worth calling someone out if it is going to cost way to much.

2007-12-13 13:09:57 · 8 answers · asked by bobby 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a small glass decanter. It's pretty thick glass. It has a glass stopper that someone has jammed down into it and now I can't get it out. The ball top is easy to grab...but the stopper won't budge.

Here's what I've tried already...
Hot water
Cold water
Silicone spray..(like WD-40)

Somewhere along the line the stopper released just enough for me to take a small dropper and insert some oil in and around it. Still nothing...just a little wiggle.

Please help..it's a beautiful bottle with glasses to match and I'd hate to throw it away.

2007-12-13 13:02:53 · 11 answers · asked by drissy29 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my dad got a new snowblower and passed his down to me it never worked all that great so i tryed to find documents for it but there is none i need help on finding the documnets and ideas on how to make it work better and faster

2007-12-13 12:56:29 · 5 answers · asked by Danny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want it to be a pole barn. I was wondering what type and about how much wood and stuff it needed.

2007-12-13 12:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by SC 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just moved to a new apartment and tried to use the oven and it was smoking really bad. I was just trying to pre-heat it and my kitchen filled with smoke! The oven is really dirty and needs to be cleaned, but it's a self cleaning oven with a broken self cleaning feature. I was told never to manually clean a self cleaning oven. I have two little kids and need an oven!!! What should I do???

2007-12-13 12:55:17 · 9 answers · asked by qwerty8404 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

ive heard vinegar is useful for loads of things especially in household cleaning.. can anyone give me tips on its uses .. also any other household items that can be used well for cleaning? thanks

2007-12-13 12:37:43 · 14 answers · asked by J A 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Will dumping boiling water down the kitchen sink hurt the pipes?

2007-12-13 12:28:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-13 12:17:26 · 2 answers · asked by noisa829 2 in Garden & Landscape

The tree is a native of my area, so I am thinking it would be a good match. What do you think?

2007-12-13 12:11:54 · 1 answers · asked by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-13 12:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by chp101675 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

when you put antique medicine bottles or old milk bottles out in the sun, they turn blue or lavender

2007-12-13 12:03:18 · 3 answers · asked by Richard E 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I hired someone to install 650 sq feet of 5/8 inch thick bamboo flooring. I have just discovered the idiot did not glue it all down and certain boards are loose. Of course the scumbag has vanished! I have heard that I can use nail gun (Hilte brand can be rented from Home Depot) that would be powerful enough to go thru the wood into the concrete floor below it to correct instead of pulling the entire floor to correct and tighten all the boards. Can some confirm if this is a viable option that I can do without damage to the wood? Of course, I want to use nails with a head small enough that they won't be seen.


thanks and Happy Holidays!

2007-12-13 12:01:56 · 3 answers · asked by markfagus 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Kubota utility tractor and was confused with something in the owner's manual. One section says that driving on asphalt (street) with 4WD engaged would damage it. But in another section it says 2WD would damage it. So which is correct?

I've contacted Kubota but no answer.......

2007-12-13 11:56:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape