Home & Garden - 13 December 2007

I want to make a clipboard, and I was wondering where in Minneapolis I could find a clip for one... If anyone has any ideas. I checked Office Depot and Office Max online, and nothing.

Thanks!

2007-12-13 03:45:57 · 6 answers · asked by VeggieJess 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a blouse that says to wash in the gentle cycle and to line dry. Do you think it would be alright to fluff air (no heat) the blouse?

2007-12-13 03:45:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

what degree would I have to setup on my Tilesaw to do this right? or is there a gauge I can Buy?

2007-12-13 03:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by fatman92 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have just taken off my old ceiling fan base, and in the junction box there are two white wires connected to a single white wire leading out from the motor, and there is a single red wire connected to a black and green wire from the motor. My new ceiling fan has 3 wires, a black, a white, and a black+white wire. How do I connect the new one to the old configuration?

2007-12-13 03:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by Chris 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This has taken twice as long and cost 3 times as much as I had budgeted. Now I've invested all of my savings. After many visits from city inspectors I've finally rented 3 of the 4 units.
I have to concentrate my "real" job for a while. So, I want to wait till the spring to re-do the last unit. I've shut off the electricity and water to the 4th unit. There is still some water in the pipes under the sink and comode. Do I have to keep the place heated? If so to what temperature? What else should I do to protect my investment while rebuilding my savings account?

2007-12-13 03:33:43 · 7 answers · asked by D.J. 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Stupid me, I qas trying to fix a broken vase them bam my finger was covered in superglue...I tried to was it off with no sucess

Any ways to remove it?

Thanks x

2007-12-13 03:32:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Installed a New Vaillant Turbomax Condensed Boiler, and the Water pressure becomes a tricle, once someone use any taps in the house. How can I increase my Water Pressure .....
Is the a way to fit a Pressure Pump... if yes... How?
Thanks

2007-12-13 03:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by Mona K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My sink gets gray marks on it from pots and pans. I can't seem to remove them and I am worried about damaging the sink. Any ideas?

2007-12-13 02:59:54 · 5 answers · asked by meltee 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

When we moved here, these were on the tub. Magic Eraser does not work =(... Anyone know what does? =)

2007-12-13 02:55:09 · 10 answers · asked by elvlayarvvi fEisty wife and mom 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to fabricate a dashboard piece and the perfect material would be that board that is in the bottom of one of my dressers. It is a wood-like material that is somewhat corrugated. It is rigid and about .125 (1/8 inch) thick.

2007-12-13 02:41:33 · 6 answers · asked by avp071 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Central heating feels as though its not on, however have adjusted the timings on the electronic programmer ( drayton LP522) according to the users guide, the thermostat is also set just above twenty. You can hear the heating click on and the thermostat clicks on as well. But none of the radiators are getting hot, sometimes it does work sometimes it doesnt. What could be causing it? Thanks

2007-12-13 02:40:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

There seems to be a GREAT place behind my house to plant one of these trees. Getting one started ASAP would be great.

2007-12-13 02:39:18 · 1 answers · asked by ? 6 in Garden & Landscape

Trying to find depth of aquafer im my area to drill a shallow well. Are there maps available that provides this kind of information?

2007-12-13 02:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

if I get blue plates and bowls do I need blue glasses as well? I want the clear blue glass plates...do you know what I mean? Should I get blue glasses just like that or should I get clear? Also, do you think blue is a good color for a kitchen? I was debating between blue or red. My last kitchen was red, but I've since moved & gotten divorced so I thought I might should go w/a different color. Let me know what you think please!

2007-12-13 02:27:41 · 10 answers · asked by love my life 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I close today and move into my first house this weekend, since i'm starting with a clean slate is their a certain way i should store things or start things out? it is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house, with 2 car garage with an attic, i have a husband and 2 cats, my cats are getting their own bedroom for all of their things ( kitty litter, food, scratching post) to keep the rest of the house clean, any suggestions would be appreciated

2007-12-13 02:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by Falloutgirl 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

If rubber will harm the wood, what type of backing would you suggest?

2007-12-13 02:22:48 · 11 answers · asked by Alan B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is the best fuyrnitur outlet store to find an oak coffee table

2007-12-13 02:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by JustinGR81 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

window, it is really strong, i have been using really hot watr with vinegar and soap also tried windowline but having no result please any tips are welcome thanks

2007-12-13 02:19:05 · 30 answers · asked by falkirkmum 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-13 02:18:16 · 2 answers · asked by ghosrider2002 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had received a few plants as a house warming gift. but they are all dying on me!! They have these tiny tiny black flying insects in them. What are they and how do I get rid of them without doing further harm to my plants?

2007-12-13 02:15:12 · 7 answers · asked by lonely1 2 in Garden & Landscape

if not can anyone suggest a v quiet / silent one?

2007-12-13 02:10:54 · 5 answers · asked by Alex A 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm considering buying a tipi and have been told an "ozone" is good for winter use. What is a tipi ozone?

Thanks

2007-12-13 02:08:20 · 1 answers · asked by lojucr 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I asked this question once already, but I guess I didn't give enough info, so I am going to try this again. Bare with me because I honestly don't know anything about this, that is why I'm trying to get info on here. I am currently looking at buying a house that is heated with a boiler furnace. There are base board vents through out the house, and multiple thermostats to control the heating in the different "zones" of the house. I'm not sure if this also controls the hot water, or if there is a seperate hot water heater. My understanding is that there are lines that run along the base boards, hot water runs through them and some how heats the house?!?! Like I said, I really don't know, and I am just trying to get a better understanding of this system. ANY info on them would be much appriciated, such as cost to replace them, repair them, or service them. Common problems to watch out for, how they opperate, and if it would be better than a regular furnace.

2007-12-13 02:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by ~*Yesterdays Promises*~ 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

... the knob on my gas cooker lol. It wont go back on, as the place where it fits onto has cracked off. Now I cant use the grill.

Where can I get a new knob? Do I have to contact the manufacturers?

2007-12-13 01:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My snow blower works great but when I turn the key off nothing happens. Since it does shut down as a safety measure when it hits a huge pile of snow, when I need to turn it off, I just push it into a huge pile of snow. Not the best way to do it.

Does anyone have an idea what could be wrong and if I can fix it myself?

2007-12-13 01:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It looks like my walls have vertical speed-bumps running floor-to-ceiling every 4'. I have much experience in sheet-rocking, etc, but this particular time I was greatly rushed, due to reasons I won't bore anyone with, & of course - as should've been expected - it looks absolutely horrible. You wouldn't believe the difference from the high-points to the 'flat' of the un-compounded part of the walls. Can all the semi-gloss paint & compound be removed down to the tape so I can start again? I don't care about how much I have to rip everything up. I'll do whatever it takes w/o actually taking down the sheet-rock itself. I have the tools, patience, & time, & need of this particular room is not critical. It's so bad that if my walls were streets, your car would crash. The rest of the work I did in my house is perfect & I intend to do a perfect job the 2nd time around like I did the 1st time everywhere else.
The wall that I'm looking to fix is an adjoining/common wall to another room. Construction is wood beam spaced the usual 16" apart.
Thanks very much.

2007-12-13 01:20:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a 20amp circuit the provides power to my washing machine and the wall outlets in the adjacent room. I would like to add a light switch and light fixture. I'm planning on using 12/2 cables but the light switch and the light fixture will be rated at 15Amp. Would this cause a problem? Is it safe? Note that the existing wall outlets are all rated at 15Amp. The cable is 12/2.

Thanks.

2007-12-13 01:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by h_hariri 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

there is a wet sofa someone is throwing out nearby wondering if its worth having

2007-12-13 01:14:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the grade for proper drainage in water drains? I live in Western PA if that matters for any kind of codes or regulations... I have a 65' trench and have been told that the grade is 1" in 4' as well as 1" in 10'. I don't know who to believe... Are there any other questions I should be asking???

2007-12-13 00:46:26 · 6 answers · asked by slappy 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the house has natural gas radiator heat. I believe its hot water heat. Im not completly sure how to "bleed" them. the 2nd floor is alot colder than the 1st floor. I tried to bleed the 2nd floor radiators and all the air pressure would excape and no water would come out. There is also a tank mounted in the basement ceiling. It appears to be like a cylinder with a hose spicket coming out, any idea what this may be for?
* Any one know the reasons why the 2nd floor would be cold? (thought heat rises)
* Anyone know how to correctly "bleed" the system?

2007-12-13 00:31:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs