Home & Garden - 6 September 2006

I recently purchased a Spa, but about 2 weeks after we purchased it the water started burning our eyes. Not a cloreen burn (I was on the city and High school swimming team I know that burn) but like someone sprayed pepper spray in your eyes. We drained it and refilled it once and the same thing happend about 2 weeks latter.
I have checked my chemicals and they are all in the normal range. I took a water sample to the store and they couldnt see anything wrong with the cemical ballance either. ANY IDEAS?

2006-09-06 08:22:50 · 3 answers · asked by flyboy_447 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The ones Paul Harvey advertises on his show? (Ok, that totally knocks out the "under 40" crowd I guess.....ha) My oil bill has been outrageous the last couple of years, and I think it could save me a lot of money....if it works !

2006-09-06 08:20:30 · 1 answers · asked by Schleppy 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I am moving to the Atl Ga. area and would like to know what kind of house would be affordable for a young senior citizens to buy into.

2006-09-06 08:17:57 · 2 answers · asked by Ellen J 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Saw something on TV guaranteed to work but didn't get name.

2006-09-06 08:16:26 · 8 answers · asked by crbollier@sbcglobal.net 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-06 08:11:38 · 16 answers · asked by gerry2114569 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Has anyone ever used Walmart's line of paint? I was told that it was made by Sherwin-Williams and that Walmart's ColorPlace paint was a good paint for the price. Any thought's?

2006-09-06 08:06:46 · 4 answers · asked by duhryan3 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-06 08:04:08 · 10 answers · asked by stevieuk1959 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The house I bought last year had a new roof put on about 10 years ago...am I in good shape for the next 15 years or so?

2006-09-06 07:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Tom 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

but I've had this number for some time now, dont really want to change it, any suggestions

2006-09-06 07:51:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Okay, so I use my dishwasher on occasion. However, when it is not in use, clean water slowly seeps into the drain area and it just sits there. Why does it do that and how do I fix it? Thanks~

2006-09-06 07:49:26 · 4 answers · asked by thisisfingannoying 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have light tan carperts with a ton of little stains. I would like to clean my carpets and get the stains out of them. How do I do it if I'm on a budget?

2006-09-06 07:41:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Just bought a potted bamboo plant and am confused by the care instructions. It's in a small, ceramic pot and the top is small rocks that seem to be glued together and don't move.
Care says to flush/replace water once/month. How? I can't move anything in this pot.
Says to keep water at 3/4 of pot. How? I can't see under these little rocks or through the pot.
Also, the stems are tied together with these gawdy, gold foil twist ties. Can I remove those or do the stems need something to hold them together?
Thanks for any help you can provide.

2006-09-06 07:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by stimply 5 in Garden & Landscape

I've noticed a crack in the wall of my garage and a large crack in the floor. I think the problem stems from a willow tree in a neighbours garden which is planted approximately 5 meters from the garage and about 7 meters from the house. It is a medium size willow tree of about 6/7 meters high (approx).
We are concerned that it if left it would cause further damage.
In certain areas of the garage wall you can see daylight through the cracks.
Legally, apart from the neighbour, who do we contact?

I would be very grateful for any information, thanks!

2006-09-06 07:37:13 · 10 answers · asked by TinyB 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hope I not too late in season..

2006-09-06 07:33:41 · 4 answers · asked by landgirl60 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Why is it that whenever I go into Tesco Express, it is really busy? As soon as I've queued up for ages and paid, the shop is empty again.

2006-09-06 07:29:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I tried to start my lawnmower today, it failed. I need an answer that I can understand, as I have no idea about these things. I do know that it has gas, has oil, and the sparkplug works fine and is connected. If I push the primer button 3x like it suggests, I don't get anything. If I push the primer button 6x, it comes really close to starting, but just fails. Please help, I would like to mow my grass before the rain comes. I also have a blister from pulling the freakin cord so much. Yes, I admit it, I'm a girl, and I'm a wimp. Please help.

2006-09-06 07:26:46 · 14 answers · asked by lilqtpie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

they quite big and very ripe !!

2006-09-06 07:25:14 · 12 answers · asked by landgirl60 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I bought a new fridge about 3 weeks ago. Side-by-side GE and has a water and ice dispensor. The ice is working perfect but the water is room temperature. I couldn't find any information in the manual about whether the water is supposed to be room temp or cold. I would think the water is supposed to be cold but it's not. Is that normal? Is something wrong with the connection? Any ideas?

2006-09-06 07:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by tom l 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Have added downspout extenders, regraded around house, cleaned gutters. still get water in basement.

2006-09-06 07:15:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My a/c works, it's central a/c w/ a gas furnice - but on really really hot days i'll have it set for like 72 and it won't get below 83 or at the most 79. On a regular day it works fine. My indoor unit is 1 yr old and the service guy told me my freeon levels outside are fine. Is this a maintanance issue? Could the vents inside the walls need cleaning? My house is 30 yrs old so i dunno... Sometimes the air doesn't feel very strong from some of the vents. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

2006-09-06 07:14:00 · 10 answers · asked by Chargers Chick 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know what's a good, cheap, bagless vacuum cleaner to purchase? I don't need one heavy-duty, but good enough to clean up food crumbs and such out of carpets.

2006-09-06 07:10:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-06 07:10:29 · 15 answers · asked by Jack430 6 in Other - Home & Garden

In my grandfathers house, about 3 years ago we were redoing his dining room, and halfway through it, he died. The laminate is still rolled up in the same spot. Is there a way to unroll this without ruining it? Dont have the money to buy more, but I am moving in the house.

2006-09-06 07:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by Jonathan F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

the instructions for the clicker tell me to match the codes from one remote to the other, but the genie intellicode remote does not have "codes" and neither does the actual garage door opener or the wall mount have one. whta do i do?

2006-09-06 07:06:43 · 14 answers · asked by mrs sexy pants 6 in Other - Home & Garden

My bathroom is large w/ small white and navy ceramic floor tile and larger white/navy ceramic wall tile. the vanity is currently light oak and I have a stand up shower and a 6 person jacuzzi in there as well. Did the nautical, americana and sun,moon&stars theme done w/that.Want more grown up/elegant/contemporary look. I love natural colors but the w/o pulling out all ceramic I am having brain freeze over decorating ideas

2006-09-06 07:03:15 · 7 answers · asked by yaya 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i spilled some baby oil on our bathroom wall.i have tried removing it with water and sponge, the paint came off.
plz suggest something.

2006-09-06 07:02:54 · 11 answers · asked by ani 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have to install a complete vent system for a gas dryer. It has to go up in the attic and out the roof. It's not possible to go through an exterior wall.

Does the entire section of pipe have to be double wall, or just the part in the ceiling? Does the open side of the double pipe point towards the dryer or towards the roof?

2006-09-06 06:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am 21 and have been doing this since i was a little girl with my father..i am now working as a florist and amd doing weddings on the side..I would like to think of a name to put on my card and use that name for my shop in a couple of years after school is done...thanks for the help

2006-09-06 06:57:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am considering the purchase of a 2 bedroom ranch in an upscalse neighborhood where many of the houses are already 2 bed colonials. Can anyone give me an estimate of what it might cost to add another level on an 800 sq ft. ranch? I know its pretty difficult to tell without pictures and more info about the house but I was wondering if anyone had an idea.

2006-09-06 06:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by mbaran79 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to clean the rack and the back wall of the dishwasher as it has a lot of build up due to years of using gel based detergents.

2006-09-06 06:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by Shaz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs