Home & Garden - 18 August 2006

2006-08-18 19:11:05 · 7 answers · asked by Mikey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok silly me i used the dishwasher the other day and put a big plastic cooking spoon in it and it fell and the metal thing in the bottom went right through the plastic spoon leaving an awful scent wen the machine is drying or washing thanks again
no rude answers pleas

2006-08-18 19:10:56 · 3 answers · asked by SImmone W. 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

im tiered of harsh chemicals, also what do i mix baking soda with for a good cleaning ? thanks everyone

2006-08-18 19:06:17 · 8 answers · asked by SImmone W. 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't like spiders, but cellar spiders aren't very scary to me. Still, I'm not sure I want them in my house. My internet searching indicates they do no harm, and may even kill harmful spiders. But all I've read says they usually build webs in damp, out of the way places, and there are a few in our new house that build a little too close for comfort, like in the corner near the bed, or near the bottom of a wall instead of the top. Mostly I worry about one of them crawling on me or falling on me, or me accidentally putting my hand in one's web... But, if they help kill other bugs, like maybe some of the mosquitos that seem to get in, maybe I should let them stay... Ideas?

2006-08-18 18:52:22 · 8 answers · asked by flyingmouse77 2 in Other - Home & Garden

where you can try out paints to see which color you would pick

2006-08-18 18:50:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've always wanted to grow indoor plants, but whenever I get one they die within a few weeks. I do water them, and try to keep them in the sunlight, but it never works. I need something that is not posionous (I have a baby) and something pretty with easy matinence. What do you suggest?

2006-08-18 18:42:17 · 4 answers · asked by munkees81 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Craziest thing to glue to a wall, realistically, as it will be glued to my wall when I read all of the answers.

2006-08-18 18:41:33 · 17 answers · asked by Toxxikation 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-18 18:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i need them for tiebacks on curtains. i want some really large gold tassels.help!

2006-08-18 18:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by ELECTRIC~GIRL 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I moved into an apartment and I am noticing that it has a lot of these gray moths flying around inside. I have tried Cedar and also mothballs and they keep coming back. They especially attack under my bird's cage and I clean the cage all the time. They are EVERYWHERE in my house. Every single room has moths and I have never seen anything like this.
I spoke to the landlord and he says that moths don't fall under the "pests" problems that he is required to take care of and an exterminator is very expensive.
I need a solution that is pet friendly because I have a dog and a bird.
I keep the bird seed, bird bedding and dog food in an airtight container and there are no bugs around them.
I know I didn't bring the moths when I moved because I have never had them before.
Anyway, I would appreciate any help! These little buggers are driving me crazy!!
Thanks a lot.

2006-08-18 18:28:38 · 8 answers · asked by GalPokerPlayer 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the breaker kick and I kick it back on and it stay on for about 3 to 4 min and it kick again. now it wont stay on! I have check all the switches and plug ins ,we also have taken all the switches and plugs out were they wound not get no connection. And turned the breaker back on and it still wont work. so I brought a new breaker and try it and it still wont stay on.so what more can I do

2006-08-18 18:26:52 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-18 17:59:06 · 6 answers · asked by The Last Poet 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there a paint technique to make wood look like brushed metal? Like a brushed steel or nickel look. I have wooden knobs and pulls that i want to paint to look like a brushed metal. i can't afford to buy actual brushed metal knobs and pulls so need to find a way to make wood look like that.
Also i already have metal fan blades that are painted bright yellow, i want them to be the same effect of the brushed metal look is there a technique to do this look or a product that i can use to give everything that effect?
Note: i do NOT want them to be shiny, i want that dull brushed look.
Thanks in advance.

2006-08-18 17:55:43 · 3 answers · asked by purple dove 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-18 17:47:50 · 3 answers · asked by John C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Otherwise known as jimsomweed, or can also be called locoweed. I have heard it is also a hallucinogenic if even slightly touched.

2006-08-18 17:31:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i love the curtains but they look bad with the color i have now(sage)

2006-08-18 17:30:46 · 18 answers · asked by jooje@sbcglobal.net 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-18 17:14:28 · 8 answers · asked by djasbk 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-18 17:09:59 · 6 answers · asked by Ran S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

just curious

2006-08-18 17:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I left all of my dance outfits (leotard, ballet shoes, tights, etc) in the same CLOSED bag as a subway sandwich for 3 months. i forgot about it and found today. there is a nasty, horrible stench left on it, and i've already washed it 3 times and sprayed a bottle of febreze on everything. what can i use that is cheap but will get the odor off of everything? otherwise will have to buy new stuff that will cost me hundreds of dollars! HELP MUCH APPRECIATED!

2006-08-18 17:01:50 · 15 answers · asked by Wild Child 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

its like growing underneath the roof thingy... and idono how to search that up
for example: how do get rid of beehives?
and it brought me to a site in FLORIDA! i live somewhere else...
but if u have any advice on how to get rid of them.. please psot ur anser

2006-08-18 16:57:37 · 7 answers · asked by Cheesy 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i need help tryin to slit a phonejack cause its too much money to pay for it..shhh can u help me

2006-08-18 16:54:09 · 7 answers · asked by Tia M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband made a foot stool with a lid. I want to cover the lid and need help with the corners. I'm hoping someone can give me a step by step way to do it or can direct me to a site that can.

2006-08-18 16:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by lucy bell 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The seals seem fine, but the refrigerator suddenly won't turn off (adding about $40/month to the electric bill), and the freezer is full of frost. Thanks for any advice!

2006-08-18 16:42:15 · 12 answers · asked by Twelve_Labors 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to finish a basement, but the landlord doesn't want to pay to do it. i want to just cover up the insulation.

2006-08-18 16:35:01 · 46 answers · asked by xknyghtmayre 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-18 16:34:33 · 22 answers · asked by Janna R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

odor is in random areas, I do have a cat and dog, but this doesnt smell like that. Septic maybe? No smokers in house. The smell is strong, and not a good sweet like a flower or candy. for all of you healthcare workers out there....it smells like ketoacidosis breath:(

2006-08-18 16:24:20 · 5 answers · asked by roc 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-18 16:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

There is a tree, that actually grows, called a "money tree." Obviously it doesn't grow cash,, but why do they call it that?

2006-08-18 16:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-18 16:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape