Home & Garden - 18 August 2006

2006-08-18 16:08:48 · 10 answers · asked by ncarrosc 1 in Garden & Landscape

i just wanted to know on average how much it would cost to dry clean a blanket. It is queen size.

2006-08-18 16:07:03 · 5 answers · asked by nome179er 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

so I bought a stove from a store that was going out of business.Now everytime we turn the oven on it smells like mice .I have even removed the insulation but,it doesn't help.Anyone know how to get rid of this,I'm tired of take out!

2006-08-18 15:56:06 · 10 answers · asked by jgmafb 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

When my furnace fan is running (central air) and I start the clothes dryer (located in basement), or the kitchen vent, the fireplace (main level of ranch home) backdrafts and the home begins to smell smokey. This occurs when there is no fire and the flue damper is closed. The fireplace has a vent. I have also added a flex tubing running from the outside into the basement to provide "make-up" air for the furnace in the basement. Nothing seems to work - any advice would be greaty appreciated.

2006-08-18 15:48:45 · 14 answers · asked by Deanharv 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm on a budget and need to landscape a dry hillside. What will be affordable but also look nice and be easy to maintain?

2006-08-18 15:46:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

once it was turned off once more, water quit running down sidewalk into street.

2006-08-18 15:46:09 · 3 answers · asked by TITKI 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-18 15:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by just_curious 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,

I bought some new blue jeans and washed it in cold water (using Ultra Tide with Downey fabric softener included in the detergent) along with my new hoodie (which is 20% polyester and 80% cotton)...and I think the blue from the denim stained my brand new hoodie with blue streaks!!! Anyway to remove the blue stains?? It's ALL over my shirt. Thanks!

The hoodie is brown with very intricate black detailing. I've heard that using commercial stain removers like "Shout" will actually bleach my brown hoodie?!?!

what to do? It's a very expensive hoodie that I've only worn twice!

Thanks a lot!

2006-08-18 15:41:51 · 10 answers · asked by Hockz 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-18 15:41:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We had a water pipe freeze and burst last winter. I had to cut the plastic barrier under my modular to fix it. I put up some black plastic and duct taped it to the existing barrier. I went under the house the other day and discovered that the duct tape gave and moisture had intruded inside the plastic liner. Now I have a mildew smell coming from my kitchen sink and recently renovated bathroom. Any one have any ideas?

2006-08-18 15:38:08 · 4 answers · asked by Roger H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-18 15:26:23 · 3 answers · asked by crazycatchick 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It's my first time redocorating and I have yet to decide what type of theme. Should I pick a color of paint I like first and purchase items that match afterwards or buy the items then choose the paint. What's the best way to go about it?

2006-08-18 15:23:54 · 308 answers · asked by sara bellum 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Your experience with it... recommendations on how to learn about it... it is worth it? Thanks!

2006-08-18 15:21:08 · 5 answers · asked by Mustafa 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

These are new flower beds. Dalhias, Day Lillies, Aisian Lillies, Miniature Hollihocks. Even some of my potted plants aren't quite as full as last year. I thought it might be the water, but, my house plants are doing fine. I put in bags of black dirt and cow manure before planting( one bag of manure for about a 5ftx5ftx5ft bed) The Hollihock was doing great until one day it started to wilt. I tried to dig it up to put it elsewhere and it didn't have a dirt ball at the roots but the roots looked good(no bugs) the Lillies all grew to about 5to6 inches and stopped growing. They didn't die, just quit growing. I am at a loss. Can anyone give me any ideas?

2006-08-18 15:19:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My husband is a security guard, and his uniform is light grey. He had an ink pen in his shirt pocket that leaked. HE washed the shirt and put it in the dryer. I think the stain has set. Is there any way to get the ink out?

2006-08-18 15:16:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

In the process of buying a home and i would like for everything to be up to current codes.

2006-08-18 15:12:54 · 5 answers · asked by Red bone 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-18 15:08:11 · 2 answers · asked by Eccentric One 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-18 15:08:09 · 4 answers · asked by lori w 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm contemplating on getting my carpet cleaned house cleaned before I sell my house. Are carpet cleaning and housekeeping services worth the money, or can I do just as good a job myself? I don't want to pay someone to clean, and then end up having to clean where they left off. Also, how much should I expect to pay to have my 1,800 sq.ft. house cleaned and its carpet cleaned? Thanks a million!

2006-08-18 15:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi, I am wanting to convert a portion of my steel shed into a living space. The upstairs area will be 20' X 32' which will be for two bedrooms. I am trying to build it myself in order to save money. Can anyone advise me how to go about putting in a second floor and what supports I need?

2006-08-18 15:01:49 · 3 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-18 15:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by Hurricanedick 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why are my home grown tomatoes developing deep cracks where the stem meets the fruit? I suspect not enough irrigation.

2006-08-18 15:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by luther 4 in Other - Home & Garden

is it patchouli or mediteranian

2006-08-18 14:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by sunkissed299 4 in Other - Home & Garden

OOOPS I wasn't clear enough-- the re-set button is not on the motor housings ( 2 pump-motors ) it is on the heater box which contains the GFI, Electic heater, and all the switches, the timer and all the low-volt fuses

2006-08-18 14:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by percylenain 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Recently I purchased and moved into a 1982 mobile home. Both bathrooms and possibly the dishwasher are on the same 15 amp (I believe that is correct) breaker.

One day when beginning to work on the mobile home my father was flipping the light switch(s) in the 1/2 bath to see what they went too that's when it tripped the breaker. (1 switch to light fixture and 1 to recessed fan in the ceiling)

We checked the breaker and it seemed as though it was bad (spongy wouldn't stay on). We replaced it and still no electricity, but breaker doesn't trip now.

The breaker box says GFI bath on the panel but I do not know if it is still GFI and have found no reset.

I have since discovered the hallway outlet and the outside outlet (on opposite sides of the wall from one another) do not work either.

I have replaced all light fixtures in both bathrooms and checked all junction boxes that I can see for loose or burnt wiring, and found the outside outlet rusted.

Thank you in advance

2006-08-18 14:51:35 · 11 answers · asked by sweetestinok26 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I hear it in my bathroom but I can't find it and it is keeping me up at night. Any tips?

2006-08-18 14:48:27 · 234 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I am wanting to purchase a used pool table and it is very heavy but taking it apart will cost alot of money. I thought if it could be taken off the base and hauled that way it would save me alot of money but I didn't know if the slate would collaspe if it was turned on its side. I could sure use the help ASAP because I only have a couple of days to get it. Thanks Brenda

2006-08-18 14:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by 51ain'tbad 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-18 14:33:43 · 10 answers · asked by ernesto 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-18 14:24:53 · 18 answers · asked by waltb87 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

It is not the G.F.I. or the circuit-breaker, just the re-set button, it will run for days without problem and then trip occasionally for a day or 2 and then work fine again.

2006-08-18 14:23:26 · 7 answers · asked by percylenain 3 in Maintenance & Repairs