Home & Garden - 24 August 2006

All of my towels seem to leave fuzz all over my body when I use them, no matter how many times I wash them. Is there anything I can do to stop that??

2006-08-24 15:50:47 · 6 answers · asked by Ellanora 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

there are holes in the dirt about 10 in across. don't know how deep. would like to make a patio and driveway.

2006-08-24 15:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by VIVIAN N 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi, now that I'm finally going to be free to live a civilian life, me and my girl and moving in together, near her family in Minnesota, that's her dream, so we'll move there.

My problem, is that I'm going to miss warm weather, and my lovely ocean, so to keep myself sane year round, we're making a tropical room, where I'll put a TV and some game systems and stuff, to calm my nerves during those miserable winters.

I was wondering if anybody had any good ideas for colors, things to use for a full-blown tropical feel. I'm thinking Wicker wood furniture, but what else??

2006-08-24 15:39:17 · 11 answers · asked by Airborne Retired 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Moved into house that had dogs and cats that did what they wanted for 15 years - had carpet cleaned, but odors penetrated to cement slab

2006-08-24 15:38:38 · 10 answers · asked by Koala Bear 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-24 15:29:37 · 4 answers · asked by pleasurehillma 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-24 15:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by cdanie11e 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-24 15:12:21 · 6 answers · asked by grama42 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-24 15:08:44 · 7 answers · asked by mustangannie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-24 15:05:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-24 15:03:15 · 9 answers · asked by demitrius2011 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have searched many "terra cotta" pot sights as well as craft supply sights. I have not had any luck finding these.

2006-08-24 15:01:51 · 9 answers · asked by mrsmaple 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a small bathroom and I am so sick of the white ceramic tile

2006-08-24 15:01:07 · 7 answers · asked by Elizabeth 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Whenever I wash my zippered hoodies, I'm not sure what happens - either the zipper elongates, or the hoodie shrunk while the zipper didn't, or something. In any case, after it's washed, the zipper is too long for the hoodie, so if the hoodie lies flat (like when it's on me), the zipper bulges out and/or ripples. How do I prevent/reverse that?

2006-08-24 14:51:09 · 14 answers · asked by fairyqueen 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

My builder sprayed my exterior walk-out deck on the 2nd floor over the patio with a Polyurethane coating to provide a water-proof coating. The floor feels a little rubbery with undulations due to breezy conditions when he sprayed. Since the Polyurethane is grey in color, I would like to tile it - any size of tile is ok - but not sure if I can. Builder said I can tile after I apply thinset on top of the Polyurethane. I consulted Home Depot, the lady there recommended using a concrete back board on top of thinset. I don't want to add too much weight to the deck. What can I do? Thanks

2006-08-24 14:50:58 · 5 answers · asked by cove_walker 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My apartment had a problem a few nights ago where it was raining and then water started soaking up through my carpet. (There was roof work being done and they left something up there uncovered.)
I have been sucking water out of it madly with a steam cleaner and I have fans on it 24/7 but it is still damp and now it is starting to smell!!!
Help! How can I speed up the drying and get rid of the smell? And please, so smart aleck answers!

2006-08-24 14:49:38 · 19 answers · asked by Miro 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-24 14:47:38 · 10 answers · asked by glsoethe 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-24 14:44:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i feel beter sleeping naked at night should i let it stay that way?
btw my room and house is very secured

2006-08-24 14:41:53 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-24 14:36:21 · 10 answers · asked by christine 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I just got a new portable dishwasher, but my kitchen sink's faucet has no threading on it, so there is no way to screw the hose onto the kitchen faucet. Is there an adapter that I can buy to bypass this problem?

2006-08-24 14:23:14 · 7 answers · asked by nsxc4ever 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have an air compressor, when i bought it, it said it could be used with 110 or 220 current. I am wiring it with 110. where it hooks up there are 3 terminals. one has a red wire, 1 with a black wire, and 1 blue. i need to know which is positive, negative, and ground.

2006-08-24 14:21:44 · 8 answers · asked by pimpjon 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am using Weed B gone to remove weeds in the back yard and it's around my well that we obviously use for drinking. Is this safe?

2006-08-24 14:21:38 · 19 answers · asked by seanpasell 1 in Garden & Landscape

Baseboards are8",door casings are 5".Can i restain without sanding to a bear finish.

2006-08-24 14:14:54 · 3 answers · asked by Rosebaybob 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-24 14:08:49 · 3 answers · asked by ynot69247 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Got a Lantana today has numerous flowers that are basically tri-colored. (Pink, purple and a little yellow) Other flower tops specially around the outer edge of the plant are solid yellow in color. I'm wondering; (i) what ph they prefer; (ii) soil type; (light requirements for best flowering results and (iv) should I amend with phor. or nit., Also how draught resisent are they. Thanks tricky ricky

2006-08-24 14:07:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Hi. I bought a really nice red sectional couch a few months ago..we are about to move into our first house and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what color paint or accent colors would go good with it? I have looked online and can not find anything. Any tips/ advice would be great! Thanks!!

2006-08-24 14:05:56 · 26 answers · asked by SugarPlum 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Its especially bad on my "lucky bamboo", but also happens on my pothos pots. Any remedies?

2006-08-24 13:58:37 · 3 answers · asked by Phil S 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I just had marble tile floors put in and in some areas their is grout haze that will not come up.

2006-08-24 13:52:30 · 5 answers · asked by ronniemair 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

do I have to clean it? With what?

2006-08-24 13:52:27 · 3 answers · asked by Hysteria 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a push mower by Murray and I just wanted to get some advice on which notch should the wheels be adjusted to for someone who cuts the lawn weekly?

2006-08-24 13:51:58 · 10 answers · asked by ryanrjf 2 in Garden & Landscape