Home & Garden - 31 July 2006

2006-07-31 11:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

It is insanely hot in my room. I have 4 fans all on their highest setting but they are only circulating hot air (my AC vent is in an unusual spot and the cool air coming out of it is confined to the area in front of the window). Anyway, I just draped a couple of bed sheets in front of my window (the window has blinds but they don't do anything).

My question is, if it is hot enough outside and my windows are closed, is there any chance that these sheets will cause a fire? I have had them up for about 15 minutes and they are already blocking quite a bit of heat.

Also, will these makeshift drapes cool my room at all?

2006-07-31 11:27:22 · 5 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We have regular gas for the water heater, furnace, dryer, we want to switch to propane, is it better than regular gas?

2006-07-31 11:25:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a groundhog that decided to invade our yard. I have kids and a dog so I do not want to use harmful chemicals. Does anyone have any good tips to remove him?

2006-07-31 11:22:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Has anyone found more than 2 four leaf clovers in there lifetime? Just wondering.


P.S. I have found around 700

2006-07-31 11:21:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My cupboards are oak and I have sanded the old finish off. I tried "pickling", which is a white stain, but I'm not getting a white enough look to them. Any suggestions?

2006-07-31 11:15:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We have an old laundry sink downstairs in our basement. We would like to convert this into an "emergency" toilet that can be used in case our one bathroom is occupied by someone else.

Is this a do-it-yourself project? If so, how would I do it?

2006-07-31 11:14:29 · 9 answers · asked by Jeff R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We just moved to this new house and in about like month I found more than 10 black widow spiders all over the house. I know that they are poisonous. What is best way to get rid of them?

2006-07-31 11:14:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-31 11:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by sal p 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am starting from Ground Zero since this is a newly built home. Should I select a sofa first and then the drapes and chairs???? what is the best order in which to decorate a room?

2006-07-31 11:06:29 · 7 answers · asked by ritmng 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am acutally looking for counter edge pieces, I need 17 pieces 6 inches long in a cobalt blue color.

2006-07-31 11:06:29 · 2 answers · asked by Rance_Allan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Streets, plastics, rubber and even roof tiles have a lot of oil in them. How about consumer products like detergents, toothpaste and hair products?

2006-07-31 11:04:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

auto repair

2006-07-31 11:01:56 · 5 answers · asked by jthomp58 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-31 10:56:54 · 11 answers · asked by curiousy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-07-31 10:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by berni1964 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Can anyone tell me WHY a spider plant cries ( weep ) from the tips ?

2006-07-31 10:55:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Whats the best way to paint over Kitchen Paneling and cabinets?
I think both are about 50 years old with I am sure years of grease and grime. The kitchen cabinets also have decals on them that wont come off easily?

2006-07-31 10:50:59 · 11 answers · asked by memphisraiderette 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

moving and need to sell all furniture in house

2006-07-31 10:50:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Do I just leave the longer part of the flat sheets exposed?

2006-07-31 10:40:03 · 11 answers · asked by jay_vuong 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

went down to my bacement today and found mold growing every were on the sofa the desk every thing how do I get rid of it thanks

2006-07-31 10:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by terri j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is tar paper with thick black adhesive on the floor and it is impossible to scrap up. The wood floor underneath is getting damaged. It also is taking a long time and alot of work to get it done. If anyone know of a adhesive remover or a easier way to get it up.

2006-07-31 10:37:23 · 4 answers · asked by deanna d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have had a plastic spoon melt as well. These were sitting between the 2 back burners but only the oven was on at 375 degrees.

2006-07-31 10:37:07 · 4 answers · asked by trixa2icu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a small subdivision where the yards are small. I have a privacy fence all around my yard except on one side where it is only about 3 feet wide of garden, the fence and then the neighbors driveway. My cucumber plants grow up the fence so some of the leaves and cucumbers are on the other side of the fence. My old neighbors were just happy that I would bring them fresh vegatables, as we do with a few of our neighbors. But now I think the new neighbors are helping themselves to not only our cucumbers but also to our tomatoes and green peppers by hopping the fence when I am at work. I can't see it being anybody else but since I am at work I can't say for fact. I do know for a fact that they are picking the cucumbers. What should I do? Are they entitled to help themselves since the plant is growing on the fence?

2006-07-31 10:30:52 · 28 answers · asked by davlinfug 2 in Garden & Landscape

Have a 3 bath home. Noticed bad odor occasionally from only one bathroom. Went on the roof to check out the vent, and couldn't find one. The other two have pipe vents coming out of the roof. Was this an oversite on the builder's part?

2006-07-31 10:26:35 · 7 answers · asked by DeeDee 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-31 10:23:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I will be satisfied with a studio or just a room in a house, it just for me so i dont need a lot of space. price range im looking for is around 500/m im a very easy going person hardly at home, at work 80% percent of the time. i like peace and quiet since im on my computer the least chance i get.

2006-07-31 10:23:04 · 2 answers · asked by lonely 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I HAVE 5 MONTH OLD TWINS (BOY & GIRL) AND WANT TO PLAN A NICE GARDEN FOR THEM TO LEARN AND PLAY IN. ANY SUGGESTIONS AND SAFE PLANTS YOU CAN OFFER? I'VE DONE THIS BEFORE. ALL NEW TO ME.

2006-07-31 10:19:42 · 5 answers · asked by Candace S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The ants are everywhere and they have lots of eggs

2006-07-31 10:17:03 · 2 answers · asked by mlc31098 1 in Other - Home & Garden

any one in the hampshire area have a paddock or small field that i can put my vardo in??

2006-07-31 10:16:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We have small red-like ants crawling around... we've used some chemical stuff and it's just making it worse? Does anyone know a solution?

2006-07-31 10:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by sweetsuezq4u 3 in Other - Home & Garden