Home & Garden - 19 September 2006

2006-09-19 03:14:32 · 2 answers · asked by sweetpea 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just killed a female black widow spider that was crawling on my son's leg. (OMG i know) That got me thinking.. if there is one, are there many more? I know they arent like cockroaches; if you have one, you have a hundred you dont see, but this was a female. When do spiders lay eggs?

I am completely freaked out. Thank goodness it didnt bite me or my son!

2006-09-19 03:09:06 · 6 answers · asked by psychstudent 5 in Other - Home & Garden

i really can't be arsed

2006-09-19 03:06:10 · 24 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-19 03:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by jahanahmed7 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-19 02:57:18 · 2 answers · asked by jarod b 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have an 8 year old son, and our neighbors are rude. Their 5 kids, the youngest being in middle school, are constantly swearing, name calling and even give us the finger! I don't want a bad example for our son. Is there any way to solve this short of attempting to talk to them? Their parents are even worse to deal with. It is so stressful! Please help!

2006-09-19 02:56:23 · 12 answers · asked by rellimztik_arual 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a healthy plant with plenty of leaves.I keep it indoors in my sun room.It's watered regularly with occasional fertilizer.

2006-09-19 02:49:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-19 02:47:49 · 4 answers · asked by ennnjay 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My electric water heater is only a couple years old, but I hear that gas heaters heat the water faster and cheaper. Are the potential savings significant enough to justify replacing a fairly new electric model?

2006-09-19 02:47:08 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-19 02:46:27 · 10 answers · asked by a d 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-19 02:45:12 · 39 answers · asked by Beast 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Are they worth having? I got coffee on my white shirt today and im here at work. I wish I could take it out I look like a loser

2006-09-19 02:44:07 · 13 answers · asked by BOOTS! 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-19 02:39:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have managed to burn plastic to the grill element of my new oven, which is now stuck fast. How can I remove this without damaging my oven.

2006-09-19 02:36:14 · 11 answers · asked by stickle 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I put duct tape on my bike seat and it peeled up. I didn't notice and now it's on my favorite pants. I'm such a fool.

2006-09-19 02:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by qwerty 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

if the hot water pipes going to the radiator's is exposed, how old does that make the house? When did they staert putting the pipes in the walls?

2006-09-19 02:23:29 · 3 answers · asked by Dan C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have never had them attacked like this before. The flowers are fine, just the leaves. Can I do anything about this? I suspect a caterpillar of some sort as the leaves now look lacey. Plants at the front as well as the back of the house have been affected.

2006-09-19 02:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by cassandra 1 in Garden & Landscape

My girlfriend is a teacher. She teaches Pre K. She has been trying to find a way to make the bathroom door ring everytime the kids open it. Something to do with reminding them to wash their hands. We have tried numerous things but nothing has worked.

2006-09-19 02:22:48 · 7 answers · asked by C R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

While varnishing, the first coat created bit of lines all over the places,... what is the best method to clear that

2006-09-19 02:19:25 · 9 answers · asked by Srinivn 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We want to plant trees and maybe hardscape, is it better to do it in the fall for the health of the trees, as well as more affordable prices

2006-09-19 02:18:25 · 12 answers · asked by sarahjane1973 3 in Garden & Landscape

Hello. I bought my North London flat a few years ago and have just got to the point where I can afford to do it up. One feature I could live without is the old gas fireplace in the sitting room (one of those ugly industrial-looking dust-catchers with beige metal front panels and metal grille - as opposed to those funny retro style ones with fake logs, which would at least be a talking point). But British Gas have told me that it's part of the boiler so to change it/get rid of it i'd have to change the whole system - which would cost 4-5 grand! Anyone got any ideas on how I can disguise it or something? My flat is supercute and the fireplace so depressing! Mabe I should just move...

2006-09-19 02:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by picklemeister 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i found terimites in my bathroom,and i can't afford any body to come fix the problem, so i need to fix it my self....some one told me that clorox would work ...does any body else know of any thing, well thank you ,your opinion will be apprechaited.

2006-09-19 02:08:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Storage area contains items from largfe furniture items, tools, boxes, even things we inherited that we have NO IDEA what's in the box, we just took it and threw it in "there".

2006-09-19 02:07:30 · 6 answers · asked by kats_72103 2 in Other - Home & Garden

it has been blowing bulbs from day one in the bottom oven which we were told was due to a loose fan, still blowing bulbs! now i have to turn the whole thing off after using it as i have to set the cooking time timer to get the bottom oven to work, unless the fan runs permanantly afterwards. All the clocks settings are set up correctly and electrolux will not advise, but will send someone out and with no doubt a massive bill

2006-09-19 02:01:43 · 3 answers · asked by paul s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 900 sf home and a large entertainment center with a large couch. My living room and diningroom are in the same room. very close to each other. I am having trouble rearranging my furniture. I have tried to sell my entertainment center but cant sell it. what should i do and how can i rearrange my furniture? I want my house to feel cozy and warm when you walk in.

2006-09-19 02:01:27 · 5 answers · asked by beautygirl 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I thought it was an avocado, but the "fruit" on it grows in groups of three. Inside the fruit there are about 6 seeds the size of quarter in length and hard as a rock. The leaves are oval in shape and green. When the fruit is ripe they fall to the ground bees consume this/ All that is left are the seeds

2006-09-19 02:00:50 · 6 answers · asked by ATWarren 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-19 01:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Emma S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my friend told me they are the most poisonous insects in the world but the reason they don't bite humans is that they have got really soft lips?? is that true?

2006-09-19 01:48:13 · 8 answers · asked by CazW 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I was reading about making a basic wand, and most sites say driftwood is the best. I don't have any driftwood... I live in the mountains and it's very hard to find. They said other sticks will do, but I was wondering... would bamboo work? I have many bamboo trees in my backyard. It is smooth and very tough. (I had trouble finding a section to put this in)

2006-09-19 01:44:33 · 7 answers · asked by Calamity 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a British friend who was surprised that I rinse my dishes. I thought it disgusting that she doesn't rinse hers. Why would you leave a soapy, still dirty film on your dishes when you can rinse it off? My question is if other Brits do the same, neglecting to rinse their dishes?

2006-09-19 01:36:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry