Home & Garden - 11 October 2006

I have a knit hat that is made out of some kind of artificial yarn (polyester, or whatever they make that stuff out of). I pulled it out of the closet yesterday and it's dusty. I'd like to wash it, but I've never washed it before. It has a lot of sentimental value, so I don't want to destroy it. How careful should I be in washing this hat? Will handwashing in Woolite be okay? (I plan to wash some other items in Woolite anyway.)

2006-10-11 20:29:14 · 6 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-11 20:12:58 · 5 answers · asked by paul f 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It is my first time moving out. I am 21 years old with a job. What info will I need to provide to get a place of my own?

2006-10-11 20:11:47 · 5 answers · asked by Tommy R 1 in Other - Home & Garden

At 4am this morning there was something making a noise in one of the bedroom walls
I have 2 pet rats and know what they sound like when they nibble and it definatly sounded like that in the wall

I can only think ive got rats in my loft or some big mouse, i cant see it being a bird its was a knawing sound like something was knawing on some wood and it was quite loud

Could i possibly have rats in my loft? or could this be some gigantic wood worm, whatever it is its bloody scarey i just hope it doesnt chew the cables up there

I dont know how its ended up in the wall though

2006-10-11 20:02:12 · 12 answers · asked by BOB 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Is powdered or liquid dishwasher detergent better for the good functioning and maintenance of a dishwasher? Specific brands of dishwashers or not? If I use one or the other for the good of my dishwasher, will I have to sacrifice clean dishes? Does one or the other clean dishes better?

2006-10-11 19:53:39 · 6 answers · asked by diamondsing4 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to know what is the latest colors for interiors and exteriors as of Fall 2006. I don't want opinions - I want to know the newest possible trends.

2006-10-11 19:49:24 · 7 answers · asked by PP4865 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a brown leather messenger bag that is, I think, staining the upper part of my pants (looks black and dirty) that connects with the bag.

The bag isn't muddy or dusty, so I'm not sure what the stain is. Is it possibly something in the leather (oil) is causing the stain, and please tell me what I should do about it? Scotch Guard's leather stuff or some other proctectant? Just try to clean it myself? Professional cleaning?

Please help! Thanks so much!

2006-10-11 19:34:56 · 5 answers · asked by Nicholas H 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-11 19:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by p-nut butter princess 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What medicinal value is attributed to it? And what is its common name?

2006-10-11 19:19:51 · 3 answers · asked by Chan K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

This is the second new water heater. Home is brand new. Water heater works fine except in the combination of windy & rainy weather. If it just rains - no problem. If it is just windy - no problem. No one seems to know what the solution is. PLEASE HELP ME!

2006-10-11 19:04:21 · 1 answers · asked by KJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 18:50:22 · 5 answers · asked by Robert M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

How do I calculate the cutting of new stairs? My stairs are made of 1x4's for the treads and the stringers are 1x6 without the zig zag cuts. The treads rest on 1x2's nailed to the 1x6's. No center stringer either. The treads are currently 5" to 6 1/2" with risers of 8" and 9". Then it has a landing near the top with landing also being 1" plywood. I have to back down the stairs because I'm afraid of falling. The bottom step broke and I did a pirouette while holding with my right arm to the rail made of casing. Brilliant save. I'm a professional at falling down stairs. This would be about my seventh fall. Also, when they cut the beams for the hole for the stairs they did not reinforce the beams with joist hangars or anything.

2006-10-11 18:45:10 · 2 answers · asked by Elsie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-11 18:35:41 · 9 answers · asked by Daniel W 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to look at a back boiler except its behind a gas fire are the gas fires designed to be removed for easy access to boiler? I havent had time to look at it yet i just know it has a gas fire infront of it!

2006-10-11 18:32:28 · 6 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 18:18:19 · 3 answers · asked by krescues@verizon.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm giving it another go... I have a bright red lawn fungus/mushroom popping up on my lawn here, in Miami. Exotic, yes, it reminds me of the Epcot sphere but the size of a small animal, up to 4 inches across (already thinking of names). I'm trying the extenion suggestion but haven't connected, yet. The invaders have a putrid smell, attracting flys that crawl through openings that are part of the 'design' on the surface. They fall apart like a deflated cream puff when handled, are fleshy/slimy and have a pale to white base that attaches to the ground. Not star shaped, I've not seen anything remotely resembling these things. How's that?

2006-10-11 18:16:37 · 2 answers · asked by Paula H 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have this terrible weed call creeping charlie. It has tight like webby roots that mutiply like no other. How do I get rid of the darn thing?????

2006-10-11 18:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by sweepit 3 in Garden & Landscape

I've cleaned it & used Febreeze & still can't get it out. This is my husband's chair, of course, so I can't get rid of it, he loves his chair. It's driving me crazy.

2006-10-11 18:09:37 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-11 17:57:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I was waxing my legs and accidentally spilled hot wax all over the bathroom counter. It covers an area about the size of the palm of my hand. It is hard on the surface but soft and pliable underneath. How can I remove it?

2006-10-11 17:47:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have alot of shelves for my walls and ones that stand on the floor,,,, and they are looking pretty bare!! I never know what to put on them.. I always find these really nice wall shelves but I never put them up because I never know what to put on them... should I put candles? or what!! help! whats on your shelves at home?

2006-10-11 17:46:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Help! We have worms/moths eating our clothes. I don't know where they came from. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of them? I have even found them in the dresser drawers as well as the closet. It bothers me because my house is clean. I have even seen them on the carpet!

2006-10-11 17:29:07 · 4 answers · asked by MILAYA 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

i bought a house about 6 months ago the house is about 25 years old and in the middle of the celing in the living room there is a vent it has a dimmer type swich that controls it. what is the vent for? my theroy is that it was installed when the house was bulit in the 80's back when peple smoked alot so it was there to vent out the smoke.

2006-10-11 17:24:54 · 11 answers · asked by steve v 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have white linolieum in my kitchen with navy blue diamonds. Wondering what color would look good besides white! Here's what I am worried about the linolieum is butted up against honey oak hardwood floor in living room. Was thinking about some color of gold for kitchen. Please help! Not good in this area and need all the adivice I can get. thanks in advance.

2006-10-11 17:20:19 · 10 answers · asked by cindybd 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to tell my landlord, but I'm afraid he's going to blame me for some termite infestation because I put mulch in the flower bed next to the house. My husband and I have only been renting for 3 months and I put the mulch in 2 weeks ago. Could my landlord actually blame me for it and then sue me?

2006-10-11 17:19:18 · 8 answers · asked by Vianka 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-11 17:19:01 · 1 answers · asked by Wanda G 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i want to put a retaining wall along my one driveway,height ranges from 1ft to 4ft in about 75 to 100ft..length.. dont care much for the heavy cement look !!! any ideas please???

2006-10-11 17:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking for one of Malcom Wells' books on building underground houses for cheap, anybody have one they don't want? Or know where I could get one, besides Amazon, Ebay, or Overstock? I already looked those places.

2006-10-11 16:56:48 · 2 answers · asked by angelsong_04 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a very large garden area, I need to fill with plants. I need plants that stay alive all year. I would like some that grow to 2 ft. or less. I have lillies(the kind you see a lot planted at businesses) and impatiens(sp) and they both do well. The garden has spots where there is full sun and some with full shade. Also I'm on a tight budget

2006-10-11 16:44:53 · 6 answers · asked by D N 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-11 16:43:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden