Delores M's Profile | Liberty, TX

Home Maintenance & Repairs: How could tapping into hot water line to run an outdoor line affect the rest of the hot water in the house?

Husband tapped in at hot water heater located in closet on back side of house, to run abt 15 yard line to new outdoor shower. Now water into house is not as hot. Checked the line and ...»

Commented on Aug 19, 2012
Woodbridge, it is piped correctly. Read above. There is no backflow from said rabbit hut, it ...»
is a line that was buried across the yard to allow for easier access to water as needed at the no-longer-in-use rabbit hut. But thanks for pointing that out.

Cleaning & Organization: Can a cast iron skillet be cleaned back to almost-new and re- seasoned, and if so, how??!?!

Commented on Aug 04, 2012
PS - I inherited these pans and I don't believe they were ever seasoned properly.

Gardening: what is this tree

does anyone know what this tree is? This is only photo I have of bloom but the leaves are very large ( 1 foot across) & bark is smooth green. A friend took this photo in Jackson, MS

Commented on Jul 21, 2012
I would say none of us can really tell, by the size of the photo.

Tomato Ripening

Early July starts tomato ripening time. We've all heard of 'vine ripe' flavor but does a tomato have to remain on the vine until it is completely ripe? The answer is no. When a tomato ...»

Commented on Jul 09, 2012
Very helpful info. Thanks!!

Cleaning & Organization: Any tips for re-grouting a tiled walk-in shower?

The joint at the floor and the walls needs to be regrouted in spouts. How far do I need to go, i.e. do I need to remove ALL old grout or can I patch areas? Plus, any products better than others?

Commented on Jul 07, 2012
Thanks, Thistle, for the link, and Donna, for the tips. I am ready to get to work tomorrow!!

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$10 Washer & Dryer Makeover

After years of staring at my plain white appliances, I got bored. And when I get bored, I get a little crazy. So I decided to paint them with one $10 pint of Rustoleum enamel paint in ...»

Commented on Jul 01, 2012
Brooke, how far did you carry the color to the inside of the lid/door on each? And what type ...»
of brush did you use for the red? Any trouble with paint adherence to the dryer door handle?

Painting: Can I paint over bathroom tile and have it look good?

My 2 bathrooms are horrendous. One is black & pink the other has issues all its own.

I'd love to paint the pink & black bathroom as a cheaper option while I renovate the other. Is it going to look terrible or can it really be a project worth getting into??

Commented on Jun 22, 2012
Gotta say, I'm lovin' the pink and black!! I recently moved into a home with a peachy pink ...»
tile floor and half walls, pink vanity/sink, tub and toilet. Previous owner went with pink/peach/green 80's wallpaper above with matching balloon shade window treatment. Ack!!
I removed wallpaper and window treatment -- and went art deco!! Added gray to the upper walls, ceiling, and all wood trim; frosted glass on lower half of the window (for privacy) while leaving the deep window otherwise unadorned; installed new black toilet seat; painted the vanity wood satin black and added clear crystal knobs; hung a new black, gray, and light beige shower curtain with a huge black tassel tie-back and with a clear liner on brushed nickel new shower curtain rods; new brushed nickel light fixtures; added all black vanity accessories; and added interesting art pieces in black satin frames all around.
Rave reviews all around!!