Home & Garden - 8 October 2006

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Hurry....Is this a good buy, and anything fishey?

I just asked about the sheets....good buy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/EGYPTIAN-COTTON-SATEEN-BED-SHEET-SET-1000-TC-SIZE-QUEEN_W0QQitemZ260036750762QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46258QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?

2006-10-08 13:51:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

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Humidifying a room without a humidifier...?

My roommate and my room is very dry year round. We have to keep the window open and the fan on (even in the Winter!) because it gets very hot, however, the room is also incredibly dry. Are there any inexpensive and efficient ways to add moisture to the room without buying a humidifier (which just isn't on our purchase list at the moment)?

2006-10-08 13:50:43 · 9 answers · asked by somedays_lovely_dreamer 3 in Other - Home & Garden

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How to redo my cabinets destressed?

I have cabinets now so would I have to sand them first?

2006-10-08 13:48:17 · 2 answers · asked by Carrie L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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My washer smells?

I dont know if like i washed something with food still on it..(i have a 3 year old) but now i notice a yucky smell when i open up my washer lid..even right after i wash a load. Any ideas on how to get rid of this? Vinegar?

2006-10-08 13:43:49 · 15 answers · asked by Erica 82 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

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bleach got on my FAVORITE pair of jeans? what should I do? HeLp! :(?

2006-10-08 13:40:11 · 15 answers · asked by alp198jazz48 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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I have bee's in my attic, they are actually eating a hole through the corner of my ceiling, what do I do?

I killed about 50 of them one day before I figured out how they were getting in. My ceiling is Drywalled and the hole gets bigger every few days. I have tape over it right now, which has kept them out. I just attempted to patch it, but they came through and attacked me, OUCH! So as the sting fades, could someone help? I am in WI. and it is almost starting to freeze here, which I assume will put them into dormancy but the hole seems to get bigger everyday. I didnt even know it was possible for bees to eat drywall. I am thinking about shooting expandable foam in there to plug it fast, and maybe even douse the hive as well (wishful thinking) but what do I do to keep them from coming back in spring and munching more holes? My attic is a crawl space, with the access on the opposite end of the house, it would be hard to get over the trusses and insulation to find the hive this winter. Im a single mom trying to maintain my home myself....HELP!!!

2006-10-08 13:39:14 · 8 answers · asked by ms_bourbon_balls 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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i'm trying to find the name of a strange plant with thorns on it's leafs both above and on bottom, of veins

this plant is low to the ground, like a leaf lettuce, the thorns are purple in color and a center of seeding flowers. if you can name this plant, please send a picture as well , or multiple choices so i can choose the best represented choice thank you

2006-10-08 13:32:45 · 3 answers · asked by Cleff C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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how do i make informal bridal bouquet out of wedding show bows?

2006-10-08 13:32:34 · 3 answers · asked by girlystac 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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My house is......[details]?

1500 sq ft is it considered small?

2006-10-08 13:26:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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using only one cold air return?

I have a furnace that is up in my attic.The vents blow the hot air down from the ceiling.The cold air returns go from under the house which is a damp musty crawl space.Can I use just one cold air return for the furnace and block the others which smell musty?

2006-10-08 13:26:07 · 4 answers · asked by matt b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Is there anything that can instantly get rid of wires?

I'm doing some housework and I've come across a mess of wires that my wire cutter just can't sem to hack through. Any suggestions?

2006-10-08 13:25:42 · 6 answers · asked by yomomma69 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Crack in a brick house. How serious is it?

A one-story brick house we're buying has a crack, which goes up from one of the concrete blocks of the foundation, about halfway up the house. It's widest at the bottom, 1/16th inch, and gets narrower and less severe the higher you look.

The concrete blocks enclose a concrete slab foundation. The brick walls are on top of the concrete blocks. The floors are attached directly to the concrete slab. Only one layer of concrete blocks is visible. I don't know if there are more below. The house was built in 1972.

The crack seems to be caused by damage to just one concrete block. That block is cracked in such a way that the surface sticks out at the bottom of the block, with the crack going up from there through the bricks. It's close to one corner of the house.

Our inspector said it's not serious, and we should just caulk and seal it. Is he probably right? Or should we worry? The appraiser either didn't notice or didn't care. His value is higher than what we're paying.

2006-10-08 13:24:08 · 9 answers · asked by x4294967296 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

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has anyone been to a home depot satisfied? or thought their cashier was hot?

2006-10-08 13:23:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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im looking for instructions or pictures of how to make heart shape balloon arches for a wedding?

2006-10-08 13:21:42 · 1 answers · asked by Laura b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Are down pillows machine washable?

I have a down pillow that needs laundering. Can most down pillows be washed in machines? And is it okay to put them in the dryer?

2006-10-08 13:21:00 · 15 answers · asked by plumeria1023 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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Where can I find a Harvest wreath?

Does anyone know a website where I could pick out a nice Harvest Wreath?

2006-10-08 13:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

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I need to install a 24 x 28 sleeper floor in a garage conversion. How is the easiest and best way to do this?

The floor slopes down about 6 inches in the middle where there was a drain. The garage doors are already filled in otherwise I know I probably should have just capped it with a layer of concrete to level it. To late for that though. I have been told to use treated 2 x 4's attached around the outside of the floor. Anything else you can add?
Thanks!

2006-10-08 13:15:11 · 3 answers · asked by kim m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Worms In my bed what are they?

I have a place that I never stay at, but I was cleaning there and found tiny black worms, what could they be?

2006-10-08 13:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica B 3 in Other - Home & Garden

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what is the best heat source for a finished basement?

I am finishing my basement. I need to be able to heat the basement. The rest of my house is heated by electric baseboard heat. There is a old woodstove in the basement but the chimney is cracked and i'm not sure i want to use wood.

2006-10-08 13:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by eric m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Is it true if you place netting around ficus root ball this will prevent the roots from spreading?

and force the tree to grow upward? Also should I plant the trees first then put in a water system so we can tell how much space the trees will need? thanks

2006-10-08 13:08:38 · 2 answers · asked by goldengirl 4 in Garden & Landscape

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