Home & Garden - 26 September 2006

My cousin has discovered mice in her house. A whole family of them it seems. Traps have been set, but we wondered what is the ONE BEST SPECIFIC FOOD ITEM to trap them with. The mice seem to like the cat food that has been placed inside the traps, but I heard peanut butter works best. However, is it a good idea to change the food item we've been using once mice have been caught? Would they "suspect" something is up if the food item is changed?

2006-09-26 07:27:16 · 14 answers · asked by pdiluigi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-26 07:24:24 · 8 answers · asked by PAMELA M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have black curtains with red bandanas tieing them back....

i have lots of skull-decor

i have a treasure chest

& i have a 'surrender the booty' flag over my bed

o...and oak walls and white floor

so...what do you think??? ugly or cute?

2006-09-26 07:23:51 · 13 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have not cleaned my furnance and the air duct for 5 years. The house was brand new when i moved in 5 years ago

2006-09-26 07:22:51 · 11 answers · asked by slowman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there any thing I can use as a substitute, or any thing I can use to make some?

2006-09-26 07:22:28 · 15 answers · asked by zil28ennov 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-26 07:22:25 · 3 answers · asked by ee77 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 07:21:59 · 12 answers · asked by Okie Guy 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a favorite tshirt that was given to me years ago (it's gotta be 15+ yrs old)......I would like to transfer the pattern onto another shirt but don't know how to do it? The shirt company that made it is no longer in business. Thanks in advance for any help.

2006-09-26 07:21:33 · 2 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-26 07:20:19 · 11 answers · asked by hurricanes295 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have carpet in all rooms except the kitchen and bathroom, and I estimate it to be as old as the house.(45 years old). The area to do is about 775 sq. ft. I lifted part of the carpet and there is 1/2" of white foam over a sub floor. The floor squeaks in many places and my bf says we will need to hammer or screw the boards. Which is better for that ? Any other things I need to consider? Thanks in advance.

2006-09-26 07:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

got 2 way switches..to wire one light...need to run a extra wire from black terminal to black on other sw????

2006-09-26 07:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by walkingtall55 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I absolutely love them , i wear them evry day , but they're starting to become cloudy for lack of a better word .. any ideas?

2006-09-26 07:12:49 · 41 answers · asked by jilllyy 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-26 07:12:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 07:12:24 · 20 answers · asked by gizmo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

it is fall again and the box elder bugs are running wild. i cant find a tree that i was told that they live in. so i am not sure where they come from. the are flying all over the front porch and make the wood deck there home. so if someone could please help me.

2006-09-26 07:12:01 · 2 answers · asked by kathy froggylady40 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My in-laws have just purchased the property adjacent to ours, and upon inspecting the premesis yesterday, we found what looked to be a chestnut lying on the ground. I have no idea how to tell the difference between the two, and I know that humans cannot eat buckeyes. If this is a true chestnut tree, then we will keep it. If not, and it is a buckeye tree, we know we can cut it down. I just dont want to waste delicious chestnuts, if thats what they really are.

2006-09-26 07:09:09 · 0 answers · asked by lyfsavr1 3 in Other - Home & Garden

how do i start to decorate my livingroom pretty.

2006-09-26 07:07:22 · 5 answers · asked by mama 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a 237 year old house with 24" wide, 2" thick floors and ceilings, post and beam built. We are beginning to remove the ceilings to expose the beams but are finding old nestings and very BAD odors in sections of the wood. The planks are irreplaceable and even if we did replace them, the expense would be enormous! Any ideas or products that would get deep into the woodgrain and remove the smell?

2006-09-26 07:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by sunshyne77177 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm not sure which type of dye to use to dye the loose covers from my two sofas. The material is a thick quality cotton. Someone suggested dye that you use in washing machine, how would you ensure they were all the same colour as I would have to do 3-4 loads. The suite is a primrose yellow, ideally I wanted cream but obviously that will not work so I thought maybe a brown/beige colour. I am in England so please no answers suggesting foreign products.
Thank you.

2006-09-26 07:02:02 · 11 answers · asked by babyjayney 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-26 07:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by Angie K 1 in Garden & Landscape

hi

2006-09-26 06:59:34 · 21 answers · asked by dev143333 1 in Garden & Landscape

Our kitchen sink faucet sprays water from the top seam before the spray head. It makes a huge mess. Will simply replacing a washer fix this situation or is it time to get a new faucet for the sink? If fixable, please explain how. Thanks.

2006-09-26 06:59:04 · 17 answers · asked by MSA2004 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thanks so much!

2006-09-26 06:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am looking for a pink or red plumeria plant.I live in Florida where is a good place to buy one?Also how can i start one from a cutting?

2006-09-26 06:56:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like to get some new wall-to-wall carpet for our family room. What is the best type? Most durable? Easiest to clean? I have a small child (crawler) and a cat (sheds). I intend to put an area rug over part of the area to break up the space. The previous carpet was destroyed by our former dog. Dog is no longer with us. Thanks! The room is used daily.

2006-09-26 06:54:52 · 6 answers · asked by MSA2004 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We need cabinet knobs for every single cabinet & drawer in our house (kitchen, 2 bathrooms, laundry room) because the people who lived there before us destroyed all of them to the point of no return & as you know it can be very expensive to purchase all those & we are on a VERY VERY tight budget. I was wondering if anybody knew where to get cabinet knobs (doesn't particuarly matter what they look like, can be very plain) for around 50 cents or less each? I really need help & have already looked at all of the home improvement store & they do not have any that cheap, all are close to a dollar which is way too much for us to afford. Does anybody know of any websites? I'd really appriciate all of the help & thank you in advance!

2006-09-26 06:53:26 · 9 answers · asked by starlightstarbright 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

grandkids broke door stopper off the bathroom behind the door. how do I replace it?? It is a spiral with rubber tip.

2006-09-26 06:52:33 · 3 answers · asked by GreenEYED Beauty 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I assume this antenna was for regular TV...it starts on the ground and runs up the side of my house and stands about 6 ft above my roof. It is shaped kinda like this ------------------------------> \ \ l / /
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Can I take this down? I have cable now. Is it easy/safe to unhook?

Thanks

2006-09-26 06:51:37 · 7 answers · asked by FromTheTop 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The part that the floating bulb is attached to. I am trying to get the proper name for this peice, and suggestions on how to fix this myself.
HELP!

2006-09-26 06:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by Heather L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

to keep the dust out.. but why dont the put their bowls and plates up-side-down for the same reason?

2006-09-26 06:44:44 · 17 answers · asked by sweetthunder214 2 in Cleaning & Laundry