Home & Garden - 7 July 2006

I bought myself a staple and nail gun to cover a headboard in fabric. Is there anything else to use these wonderful things for. I'm female so wont need to get into roofing or anything like that...

2006-07-07 23:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Jackie 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-07 23:45:28 · 9 answers · asked by robin i 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

and windows on all 3 surrounding walls?

2006-07-07 23:42:34 · 2 answers · asked by Craptacular Wonderment 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

it is used in so many face as well as hair packs, even now-a-days aloe vera juices are also available which are considered good enough for diabetes patient etc

2006-07-07 23:40:50 · 6 answers · asked by thisispaaro 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't have much of a green thumb nor the time for upkeep with plants. I'd like to have a few around the house for decor and because I simply like plants.
What are the best houseplants you can maintain? Something that requires sunlight or minimal sunlight and can be watered weekly? Something preferably green leafed that is not poisonous to animals would be my idea plant. Also, I'd like to have a plant I can root from it's leaves (where you take a leaf and stem and place into water so you can root it).

2006-07-07 23:33:46 · 9 answers · asked by royal_78 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-07 23:28:59 · 18 answers · asked by tonto 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have incandescent and halogen light bulbs all over my home and they seem to burn out at a very fast rate - I'd say, on average, every two/three months or so. As halogens are rated to last for 2000/3000 hours or more, this doesn't make sense. All bulbs are the right wattage for the lamps they are attached to. What gives?

2006-07-07 23:21:46 · 15 answers · asked by rubarhubarb 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

To kill it instantly, a Benjamin house plant.

2006-07-07 23:20:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have tried shout, all kinds of different laundry soaps! Most of the items are dark in color. I am looking for a product that is non toxic and can make at home.

2006-07-07 22:40:37 · 10 answers · asked by Auntie B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

LOL I have a chore schedule. And I keep to it. I don't live with dirty people just messy people and they think I have lost it sometimes. I will walk behind them all day lol and clean. Not that they dirty it up I just have to have it a certain way. For example, I can't stand spots on the bathroom mirror. I will go to the bath room after every person to clean the mirror. Or if the couch cousins are not straight I will have to straiten them when ever the person get up. They don't tell me I take it to far but I feel they think it sometimes.

2006-07-07 22:29:53 · 1 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Spain;my patio most of the time is blooming with flowers and happy plants but this summer my bourhainvillias is looking very unhappy and my geranuims I planted in flowerpots are dying;could I be overwatering or is this summer really affecting the plants;I live on a rooftop;there is full sunshine all day and I water mostly in the morning or the evening.

2006-07-07 22:28:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-07 22:25:16 · 6 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 22:00:06 · 6 answers · asked by cook_mee 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-07-07 21:59:41 · 2 answers · asked by melaness 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live across from an Airport's open field.

2006-07-07 21:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-07 21:49:53 · 15 answers · asked by syAhiRah ~ 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have just had a new kitchen fitted and the fitter has accidentally scuffed the black gloss laminate worktop in one place by using a green scouring pad to clean something off it. It isn't as deep as a scratch but is quite noticeable when the light falls on it. Are there any products that are suitable to restore the gloss shine to the worktop? Can laminate floor polish such as Hagesan 'Wash & Shine' or 'Laminate Gloss Coat' be used on a laminate kitchen worktop? Any other suggestions?! Thanks for any help!

2006-07-07 21:48:25 · 3 answers · asked by Debbie M 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok so I just got a new room in the basement and the basement is a walkout so its not too dark! I need some ideas on making it like modern looking with lots of technology in it! If I can get some ideas of what to get and stuff? price should be under around $500 total! I just need accessories!

2006-07-07 21:36:10 · 7 answers · asked by ninjadude 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

After ordering new phone service at my new apartment,and getting no response plugging in ,I removed screws attaching wallplate...wallplate then proceeded to fall to floor! After many fruitless attempts,discussions with electricians& frustration,I finally(8days later)succeeded! Then shortly thereafter,my bathroom light stopped working,no,not the bulb(but,fan&outlet on same plate working fine)anyway my landlord said upon my moving in,I could do repairs/upgrades.I sent letter almost two months ago...no response as of yet.And she had no problem letting me install new thermostat for free.I am a single mom!!!So,anyway I want to be fair when I deduct charges from rent.Electrician told me $100 bucks for service call only.I have gotten one quote for phone jack,of $145.......??????????????

2006-07-07 21:24:33 · 3 answers · asked by Wendy B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a two-story house and like most two-stories it's hotter upstairs where the bedrooms are. During the day I'm mostly downstairs and of course at night I sleep upstairs. My thermostat which is downstairs is set really high during the day (83) and 72 at night. During the day, the temperature's usually about 78 max downstairs where I spend most of my time so the A/C never turns on and I just deal with the natural temp. But then by about 10p, the A/C kicks in to bring the temp down to 72 (a process which sometimes takes a few hours). Am I wasting energy by causing this drop at night? Should I reprogram my thermostat so that the system is at a constant temp (say 72) all day long?

2006-07-07 21:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by carademenzo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in the process of installing timer system into my garage and i have a bare wire (ground wire) i need to attach. Can i just wrap it around one of the 3 regular screws that hold my timer system against the wall? Or must i get a "special" type of ground screw which are colored blue (or green)?

What makes those ground screws different (if any)? Are they made up of different material than standard screws?

Thanks

2006-07-07 20:45:26 · 7 answers · asked by rob m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This refrigeration line is for the central air conditioner. I had it, but it was old and when the house was remodeled I threw it away. I want to replace it with the new one to cover the refrigeration line. Thank you.

2006-07-07 20:44:15 · 2 answers · asked by kdluong 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently purchased a new home, and put in new carpeting and pergo flooring. What is the best way to clean pergo floors, and how often do you have your carpeting professionally cleaned?

I know how often one cleans depends on the family and amount of traffic, but I'm just curious. In the past, I've cleaned my carpeting every 6 months. Kiki

2006-07-07 20:34:13 · 3 answers · asked by kiki8_2002 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-07-07 20:09:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I want to buy a whole set of appliances what would be the best choise of material white or stainless steel or??? And should I pick a side by side or the traditional type? I think the only benifit the side by side has is the ice maker???but is it worth the extra cost? and what is the best brand for the stove, fridge, oven , microwave and washer machine???? Please any advise would help...THANX

2006-07-07 20:03:03 · 8 answers · asked by azi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I washed my lovely soft wool scarf in the machine on a 40 wash and ordinary washing powder (and fabric softener). Now it's all crunched up and tough to feel.

Can I still rescue it?

Please help.

The label says dry clean only :-(

2006-07-07 20:01:44 · 15 answers · asked by Dorthe 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

mine are english roses,remind me of my nans garden

2006-07-07 20:00:12 · 34 answers · asked by angela j 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 19:59:32 · 4 answers · asked by Sister S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-07 19:51:45 · 7 answers · asked by Boo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm thinking about replacing my outdated oven and dishwasher. My fridge is a newer white, side-by-side. Should I get white dishwasher and oven to match the fridge (for "staging") or stainless steel ones to cater to the contemporary trend? (I'm willing to throw in the fridge if the buyer wants it)

2006-07-07 19:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)