Home & Garden - 11 September 2006

For a 3 Br 2Ba house that hasn't been cleaned in 8 months or more, and I mean the works; microwave, fridge in & out, blinds, windows, showers, bathrooms, floors, dusting, major vacuuming, and placing everything back where it belongs like knicknacks.

P.S. Men live there hence no woman present.

2006-09-11 12:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-11 12:51:11 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-11 12:50:13 · 5 answers · asked by Kalagrl46151 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to cool down a room that has two computers in it and has other heat-producing equipment. What is available? How expensive? The room is about 14' by 10'

2006-09-11 12:37:40 · 10 answers · asked by unitedf1rst 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-11 12:33:28 · 10 answers · asked by seven 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-11 12:31:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i have one patch of grass in my backyard that is the best, can i get seeds from it? i mean there has to be a way, if there wasnt how do you buy grass seeds. i cant buy the seeds because i dont know what type it is. buti like it.

2006-09-11 12:28:57 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-11 12:26:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a bunch of electric fan heaters standing around, the 2000W-type. I noticed the other day that they collect a lot of vile-looking dustbunnies on their air intakes, and I'd hate to think what they spew out all day long (must be the place to be if you're a germ!).

Now I'm hoping to kill all the germs by spraying medical alcohol disinfectant into the air intakes, but how long do I need to wait before it's all evaporated? These things would become flame throwers if it isn't all dried off.

Or does anyone have a better idea (please don't say "buy another type of heater", because I can't).

Thanks.

2006-09-11 12:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-11 12:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by sheila m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The wallpaper in my home most be atleast 20 years old. It took me forever to take off just a small portion in the kitchen.

2006-09-11 12:19:17 · 18 answers · asked by Trauemer 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a rental house and know someone that has qualified for section 8 housing - what do I need to do so that my house will qualify for these renters?

2006-09-11 12:19:05 · 7 answers · asked by Michele R 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We decided to try to grow a vegetable garden this year and we have done very well in the tomato department. I don't want to only enjoy a week's worth of homegrown tomatoes and then have to start buying them from the store again, and I don't want to can them either. So can I freeze them whole?

2006-09-11 12:15:43 · 6 answers · asked by qttrish 1 in Garden & Landscape

The way I see it...then, when the postman comes with your letters he could maybe put them through the hole.
It would save him having to smash the door down in order to be able to get your letters into the property. I think this is quite a money saving idea. What does everyone think?

2006-09-11 12:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by B E R N I E 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

the garage door opens with remote and wall unit, but you cannot close it with the remote and it only closes when you press the button on the wall unit and you cannot release it until it closes. The green and yellow sensors are out and the wires are connected, What cab be wrong with it?

2006-09-11 12:05:19 · 11 answers · asked by insmiami 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-11 12:01:57 · 9 answers · asked by bigjonesy48 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a small, desk-sized bamboo plant with three stalks. I noticed that one of the stalks is turning yellow and I'm not sure if this is from over or under watering. I always try to make sure that the sponge has moisture and I usually fill the water to the top of the container about once a week or so. The rest of the plant is completely healthy and happy, except for this one stalk. Does anyone have any knowledge of where the yellow color is coming from or any advice for me?

2006-09-11 12:01:36 · 2 answers · asked by Windy B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-11 11:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by slewdaddy2000 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-11 11:51:50 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

When running water from the sink it ends up filling up the bath tub. I guess both are connected. The toilet works fine as does every other drain in my home

2006-09-11 11:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by RUCKUS 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering what household cleaning products are safe for the septic system... I've only heard of products that you have to special order... I want to be able to go to my local grocery store and buy it instead.
Bleach isn't safe, but at what amount used is OK? I still need to clean, but I don't want to hurt my septic system.
Also, Is Listerine safe? Since it's a product that kills germs. I realize that not much goes down the drain, but still it's a grem killer.

2006-09-11 11:26:34 · 12 answers · asked by L B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My boyfriend and I always intend to plant them, but never get around to it. This year, we made a pact that we'd do it for SURE. We just need to know when to do it. I know it's the fall, but I need specifics.

2006-09-11 11:25:08 · 10 answers · asked by ndtaya 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have a couple of pairs of pants that have a yucky smell to them. They had the smell when I bought them, and I don't know how to get rid of it. It's almost as if the fabric itself has the smell. I never even noticed it till I got them home. And they were bought on separate occasions and from different stores. Does anybody know how to get the smells out of them???

2006-09-11 11:16:45 · 17 answers · asked by JenJen 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

If not starving and having several choices; one being poison to it. Willl it stay clear? Any species have poison averting method/strategies. Speculative.

2006-09-11 11:16:03 · 3 answers · asked by rara 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-11 11:10:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-11 11:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by trisket2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-11 11:08:45 · 16 answers · asked by Raine 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an old statue of an angel I would like to keep outside during the summer. Can it be painted or something to perserve it? Thanks!

2006-09-11 11:07:52 · 3 answers · asked by can'tgo55 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm on a tight budget but some people say tile is better I don"t know which is best and will last longer and easy to maintain Any ideas what to do?

2006-09-11 11:07:21 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Non-option:

Cats/dogs
Loud music
Exterminator (no money)
Blocking all the holes in the walls (too many, plus mice go through mini-holes anyway)

2006-09-11 11:07:06 · 8 answers · asked by justcopyandpaste 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)