Home & Garden - 29 December 2007

2007-12-29 09:36:42 · 19 answers · asked by auna100@aol.com 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-29 09:11:48 · 14 answers · asked by Julie B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The manual for the welder says that it needs "a 3-Prong, 220 VAC, polarized, twistlock Power Cord Plug. NEMA configuration # L6-30 or equivalent." I have a dyer outlet that is a 4 Prong outlet. Can I install the 4 Prong Plug onto the welder and get the same results as required by the manual? If so, how do I install this to fit the 4-Pronged Plug? Will the dryer outlet work once I've installed the 4-Pronged Plug on the welder? I desparately need help!

2007-12-29 08:58:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i cleaned out the baskets and filters and motor to no avail. it also seems that the top wash arm is getting water but is not spinning. i cleaned out the top and bottom wash arms but my dishes are still coming out dirty,

2007-12-29 08:57:07 · 3 answers · asked by jonezin_nj 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to clean my room but I get bored. What can I do to not get bored and finish.

2007-12-29 08:50:06 · 36 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

How much of a difference does a protective mask make?

2007-12-29 08:04:00 · 1 answers · asked by feels_hopeless 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to change up my bedroom. Its quite a big master with a good sized window and a walk out to a deck (a regular door, not sliding glass door) I rent so it cant be anything permanent. Currently the walls are a silver blue with a blue and chocolate brown bedding. This is my set: http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2467815&cp=1331605.1331626.1331988&parentPage=family

My bed doesnt have a head board, and although I just painted, I still feel like its kind of plain.

I like the colour scheme I have, but Im having trouble thinking of cool accessories and things to add. And as a recent graduate Im still paying student loans, so Im on a budget!

Any ideas on some DIY projects?

2007-12-29 07:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by katiebear152 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i want a cheap deal on one under £5oo if poss but cant find one[deal that is not the chair]
preferably not in dollars but links to websites are invaluable help!!

2007-12-29 07:25:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My pants shrank when I washed them. Is there any way that I can strech them out or make them longer again. Please help, I really liked these pants and I would like to wear them again. I had just bought them.

2007-12-29 07:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've removed wallpaper and as a result some of the paint underneath has come away with the paper. The has left an uneven surface, is sanding the only way to go or will a base coat actually even the surface??

2007-12-29 07:15:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We plugged in the vacuum last night and it appeared to blow a circuit breaker. We reset all the breakers and that circuit has not and will not come back on? We tested the breaker box and it still has power on that circuit. We also checked that wall socket for any corroded wires etc. Any suggestions on things that we should check ourself before calling an electrician? I would really hate to pay $50 an hour for a simple problem!!!
Thanks!

2007-12-29 07:08:20 · 12 answers · asked by mbschlosser 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

New central heating system fitted with programable Room Thermostat, model number is TP5000i.
I am going round in circles |( and round the bend!)attempting to control my central heating via it!!
RX Receiver Box also installed.
It seems I am able to programme the Room Thermostat okay ie. the flame symbol is displayed at my programmed times, BUT I have no central heating ie . the radiators fail to come on.
The only way I am able to obtain central heating is by pressing the CH1 button on the RX Receiver Box.
I have never seen the PROG light button on the RX box illuminated.
Could it be that the Room Thermostat and the RX Receiver Box are not 'tuned' to each other?
Or is it that I am programing the Room Thermostat incorrect?
PLEASE HELP!

2007-12-29 07:05:02 · 3 answers · asked by thinxnfinx 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My pooch has taken over the house and he is a really stubborn dog , and today i got feed up with all the dog smell...What is a good product to get rid of the smell , or is it worth investing in a carpet cleaner machine ? and so what is a good brand

2007-12-29 06:51:06 · 8 answers · asked by Betty 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Okay, I have a Squareish room, Very little light,
Flat paint right now (New house), carpet is very plain,
1 bookcase ( shape of a house), A twin bed with Rainbow Conforter, pink Disc chair ( basically a bean bag type of thing with legs) white nightstand , Oak Dresser with mirror. A floor lanp ( silver) and a smaller Lamp with Pink/white shade on my Night stand.
I like Avril lavigne, The Colors:
Pink and black, Pink and Green, turquiose, and a light Green.

What can I do with my room? I need Color ideas, Furniture ideas. Also, How can I do stripes and paint them?( On the wall)

2007-12-29 06:51:03 · 10 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-29 06:38:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-29 06:32:02 · 6 answers · asked by Scott S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had an armoir (sp?) that was brand new amish made in my bedroom and I (stupidly) put it against the floorboard heat....It was fresh wood and the heat put a big crack down the side... As for my antique china cabinet I was wondering if it would be safe to put against the heatboard....since the wood is already old and dry (my great great grandfather made it)...do you think it would crack as well? I am rearranging my dining room and there is a certain wall I really want to put it against....Thanks.....

2007-12-29 06:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by Fenway♥George 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i want to keep the colour the same but i think it needs toughining up and a gloss.

What varnish should i use and (if you dont mind) how do i use it.

Thank you

2007-12-29 05:48:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The floater won't rise back up by itself and I can't see the reason for this. It doesn't look like anything is broken........so every time we flush we have to stand by until the tank fills up and reach in and pull the floater back up by hand.

2007-12-29 05:23:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I HAVE STARTED A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS AND I WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE THIS COMPANY OVER THE INTERNET TO LET PEOPLE KNOW I AM OUT THERE TO DO WORK.

2007-12-29 05:14:38 · 4 answers · asked by borja.patricia 1 in Garden & Landscape

Once or twice a year my sinks/toilets slow down and I have to have a plumber clean out my main line. The last two times they have said that because of roots in my sewer line (big pipe from house to city sewer line) there isn't much they can do.

One plumber said $3000 to replace the sewer line.

So, is there anything I can do to get rid of the roots or at least abate the problem for a year or two?

Thanks!

2007-12-29 05:07:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you hang your roll so that the paper hangs in the front or in the back? It bugs the heck out of me when I see the paper hanging in the back. It is just a pet-peeve of mine. It means that you have to reach underneath the roll for the paper before you can unroll and rip and it seems everywhere I go the paper is hanging in the back. Maybe they are out to get me???

2007-12-29 05:05:27 · 16 answers · asked by JP 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We burned a gas fire without opening the flue. Now the white stone front of the fireplace is black soot.

2007-12-29 05:04:27 · 4 answers · asked by Cheryl B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We are living in an apartment. When we cook specially the Asian/Indian meals, the coocking smell/odour spread to all rooms and sometimes absorbed to the cloths. Any device/method of avoiding this?
(stop cokking will not be accpeting as an answer...):)

2007-12-29 05:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Dcol 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-29 05:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by Stan P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've been told by Home Depot and Lowes that this problem is a supplier issue (Nashville area).

2007-12-29 04:54:30 · 4 answers · asked by Vaughn Y 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-29 04:54:03 · 4 answers · asked by tysdad62271 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi,

I have patches of Ice on my lawn. This could be because the lawn is retaining water in those patches and the water is frozen to Ice. Is it good for the lawn, or should i try to melt the ice.

In the spring will the lawn will have to be relaid on those patches.

thanx
Raj

2007-12-29 04:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by rjain15 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-29 04:43:18 · 3 answers · asked by mitchell s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Suggestions?

2007-12-29 04:42:44 · 7 answers · asked by mrjon912 2 in Garden & Landscape