Home & Garden - 27 September 2006

The metal is very thin, probably aluminum or tin, and it has rust and corrosion around the seams. I do not want to remove the paint or take away any of the character from the item so sanding or harsh chemicals are out of the question, I just want to clean it up a little. Does anyone have any suggestions or tried and tested methods that I can use?

2006-09-27 02:29:01 · 3 answers · asked by Krispy 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Neighbour has stated for last 6 mths that it will be done, I wanna know what is a cost effective hedge that I can plant to sort this problem out.

2006-09-27 02:21:20 · 22 answers · asked by sugarmejooga 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am a tennant from moat housing now called moat homes, they have the worst customer service that i have ever experienced from a housing association, they dont get things fixed and they dont listen to the tenants,i have been waiting nearly a year for a sink to be fixed,
moat housing is now called moat homes. i read on the net that a man waited 2 months for his boiler to be fixed and he had a kid.

2006-09-27 02:19:50 · 1 answers · asked by Gerards twin 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 02:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by yonilobo 3 in Garden & Landscape

Thanks for any suggestions.

2006-09-27 02:17:28 · 9 answers · asked by violetmax 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've noticed a build up between the tiles and where the tiles and the top of the bathtub meet. I can't seem to get this completely clean. I've tried scrubbing with Ajax and Comet and numerous other bathtub and tile cleaners and it never comes completely clean. How do you get between the tiles and tub completely clean like new?

2006-09-27 02:10:49 · 6 answers · asked by GreenEyedSista 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

The problem is I have too much clutter. I keep throwing things away but it makes no diference. A lot of it is paperwork that needs to be kept. HELP! The mess is so bad the rats are finding it difficult to get around

2006-09-27 02:06:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I recently was given a mobile (for her cot - not a telephone) for my one month old baby. Rather stupidly I did not read the instructions before putting the thing together and have some how put one section in the wrong way round. I now need to unscrew part of the mobile so I can put it back together correctly.

However the toy makers have very kindly used a triangle headed screw which is impossible to remove using normal screw drivers.

If anyone knows where i can get a screwdriver which will work on the this screw it would be much appreciated.

2006-09-27 02:05:06 · 13 answers · asked by Ozwaldx 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Just replaced a 3 prong with a 4 prong dryer cord. There was an existing green wire from the inside of the dryer connected to the outside screw. I connected the new neutral wire from the pigtail to the grounding screw but don't know what to do with the other green wire. There was no grounding strap on this dryer.

2006-09-27 01:57:52 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-27 01:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by themom 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have seen a very long hanging chandelier chain covered by ribbons of many colors, topped by bows made of the same ribbons. I need to have some direction as to how you get so many ribbons without overcrowding the bows at the top of the fixture. I thought maybe someone had directions on how this might be done.

2006-09-27 01:47:02 · 2 answers · asked by 4541 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

as you can see i have posted 2 questions about harlow and bishops stortford. i live in b/s and despise the town with a passion!
so thinking of moving to harlow essex.
do i stay or do i go??!!!!!!!

2006-09-27 01:37:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 01:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by Mikey 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have 4 tomato plants which produced nicely all summer, and then about 3 weeks ago they just up and split on me? What's up with that?

2006-09-27 01:31:48 · 11 answers · asked by pandora_mm 2 in Garden & Landscape

Can I come and peg my towels on your washing line, please?

2006-09-27 01:26:45 · 35 answers · asked by ? 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just got an antiuque dresser from a yard sale. When I got it home I sprayed all the drawers down with antibacterial Febreeze. But it still smells musty, and it's making me sneeze. There are no visible signs of mold. Thanks!

2006-09-27 01:24:21 · 8 answers · asked by jessie 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-27 01:23:46 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 01:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by True Blue Brit 7 in Garden & Landscape

I tried using my iron this morning, but rust was coming out of the steam holes.
Is there any way to clean the rust out so that it won't ruin my clothes, or do I need to get a new iron?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

2006-09-27 01:18:42 · 12 answers · asked by Mauntie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 01:13:21 · 29 answers · asked by Ian F 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My bathroom is a mess, I would have to write a book about what all is in there......lol

2006-09-27 01:11:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 01:07:38 · 22 answers · asked by pat 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

friends van breaks down let him work on it in back yard winds up living in it refuses to pay anything and now wont leave. best course of action?

2006-09-27 01:07:34 · 9 answers · asked by bow legged 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I can hear the fan stop but I can hear and feel the air still moving thru it. Then when I adjusted the temperature, the guage has a constant electric current going thru it. So I have to turn the button OFF to adjust the temp setting. Then turn it back on.

2006-09-27 00:50:34 · 5 answers · asked by mcynnis1 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-27 00:50:13 · 6 answers · asked by Laura 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i want to change the look of my brick fireplace into more of a riverstone look. do they make such a product? where can i find it?

2006-09-27 00:48:38 · 5 answers · asked by mdubrey44 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-27 00:47:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a coffee tree at my home, and I had a flowers first time, now the small green fruits are growing.. I would like to let the seeds to grow up when they will be ready.....how long should I wait? will they turn a colour or fall down when they will be matured?I`m not sure if it`s possible.. I`m at Poland, and those trees dont grow outside....IoI. I want to share this beautifull plant with friends.

2006-09-27 00:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by jolamaybe 1 in Other - Home & Garden

my plant its developing a yellow spot on the leaves, and im hoping its not gonna die its a lemon lime plant. does anyone noes y its doing dis? or wat i can do to prevent dis from hapning!

2006-09-27 00:33:06 · 2 answers · asked by mighty i 5 in Other - Home & Garden

i think it's full of small minded town folk who look down thier nose at anything slightly diffrent.
oh and a lot of snobs!
all the girls and boys look the same!
it would be great to have some opinions here!

2006-09-27 00:31:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden