Home & Garden - 28 December 2007

I am replacing the old strip lighhts in the kitchen. When i removed them, one has the standard three wires coming out of the ceiling, red, black & green/yellow. This seems normal. However, the other one has-three reds all already joined together....three blacks all joined together, two yellow/greens tied together and finally a pair joined ,one red and one black.
All i need is a neutral and a live to connect the new fitting. How do i know which is which? Why is a black already joined to a red? Surely this is a live connected to a neutral????

2007-12-28 23:59:16 · 10 answers · asked by Floll 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a bunch of stuff in my room that I really need to get rid of. Clothes, blankets, toys, books, knick-knacks, dolls..... you name it I have it. I want it to go somewhere where someone will get it who really needs it... for free though. Not someplace where they will have to pay for it. Where is the best place? (I live in Southern California LA area if that helps)

2007-12-28 23:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

This is our first time growing watermelons and its dissapointing to see them dropping off when we have put in the effort to grow them.

2007-12-28 23:25:23 · 6 answers · asked by Chloe R 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-28 23:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by Sun Wukong 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-28 23:04:27 · 6 answers · asked by horrified 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-28 22:59:09 · 4 answers · asked by Romeo N 1 in Garden & Landscape

This week Im starting an unheated greenhouse in NC, about halfway between Hendersonville and Charlotte. It will be 10feet long, wide and high. Can any novice greenhouse growers recommend what seeds would have a strong growth potential? I want to have a successful first year experience and Im doing this for a hobby with about 6 hours a day to invest. Any advise would be appreciated.

2007-12-28 22:59:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-28 22:02:52 · 5 answers · asked by Wee Hen 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

processes of building a brickwall and how to prevent rainfall

2007-12-28 21:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by RICHMOND D 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-28 21:31:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-28 21:09:11 · 2 answers · asked by wha 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-28 20:25:12 · 3 answers · asked by Jade L 2 in Garden & Landscape

i wanted to know when it blooms and what makes it so unique.

2007-12-28 19:17:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-28 19:13:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Should I wash them down the sink now and then?

2007-12-28 19:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Well i can't control the heater's on/off, so will wrapping the heaters pipes and vents tightly reduce or stop the heat completly? It's burning in my room.

2007-12-28 18:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i was just looking to move out soon.

what's the best way to figure out how much my utilities (heat,water,electric) are going to cost? i thought there were web-sites that could tell you, but im not sure?
thanks.

2007-12-28 18:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-28 18:52:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

does anyone have suggestion, on building a house.. what would you have done differently

2007-12-28 18:41:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

As I was putting on one of my favorite wool sweaters today, I noticed it had a hole in it. The affected area is about the size of a dime. It was recommended to me that I take it to an alterations place to have it fixed. How much have you paid for a service like this? The answers will help me decide if I want to do it, and, if I decide to do it, whether the estimate I get is reasonable.

2007-12-28 18:31:36 · 2 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there any way I can get rid of these lines from a pair of grey school pants that have previously been taken up? I bought some grey dye but the instructions said it would only work on natural fabrics. I tried permanent marker but that just washed out in the wash. Just making a last ditch attempt before I give up and throw the pants out - at $60 a pop it is worth a try.

2007-12-28 18:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-28 18:24:14 · 3 answers · asked by stormielady1 1 in Garden & Landscape

I will be changing a light switch later today. It is my first time doing this as this is my first home.....

The directions on "how stuff works".com says step 1 is to de-energize the electrical circuit that controls switch.....what do they mean by this???

2007-12-28 18:18:25 · 3 answers · asked by watershed_22 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-28 17:58:24 · 2 answers · asked by who........ 2 in Garden & Landscape

I know that belt well wear down quicker but is cheaper to fix

2007-12-28 17:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by ontario_fun 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The test you have to take for a maintanance position. Te test you take before you get hired.

2007-12-28 17:53:57 · 3 answers · asked by Joseph J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-28 17:43:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My mower is a rover wayfarer brand with a briggs & stratton 4hp qauntum engine on it, The mower starts like a dream but will only work at full revs and will not idle, Can anyone help me out with an answer to this question,,, I also just put a new govenor spring on it

2007-12-28 17:43:47 · 4 answers · asked by matthew w 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i live in a house with my parents and i play drums. they pretty much hate me because of the noise i make. i have my drums in the back room of our house and its fairly big. im paying for this so i dont want to spend too much money but i need to soundproof. help please

2007-12-28 17:27:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-28 17:23:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry