Home & Garden - 17 October 2006

Our forest green leather sectional sofa is almost 10 years old, and has seen a lot of use, but not abuse. The leather of the seats has a crazed look, as if the green finish has separated from the leather, perhaps.
I would like to restore the sofa leather to look fresher and consistently the same color. I have used mink oil, neat's foot oil, and a leather treatment I got at the shoe store, but nothing's changed other than the leather is a little more supple.

Is my next logical step to find a green shoe or leather dye? The seat cushions are not removable, and I do not want to use something which will rub off on people's clothes as they sit down.

2006-10-17 02:16:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mmerobin 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

My cat has recently taken up the sport of peeing on my bed and in the process has ruined my expensive duvet. I phoned a dry cleaning place and they will take it, but I have to get the cat urine out first because it would contaminate everything. You can't put a down duvet in the washing machine (basically, can't get it wet), so does anyone know how to get rid of the cat pee without having to buy a new duvet?

2006-10-17 01:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by Maestro 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-17 01:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by mike o 1 in Other - Home & Garden

at least 3 cats are urinating in our front yard. tried Silent Roar, does not work - do not want to spend lots of money on this, and killing a cat is not an option. But living with it is also not an option here.

2006-10-17 01:35:34 · 28 answers · asked by Lara M 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-17 01:33:55 · 24 answers · asked by Hippy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I dont wan't to have muscles because its not good to look at if you're a girl.

2006-10-17 01:33:50 · 15 answers · asked by Tee 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We had a Lady of the Night plant given to us as a gift, but know little about it. It was growing quite nicely, then the leaves turned yellow and fell off. My husband repotted it, and new curly leaves have started to grow. As it is coming towards winter (we live in Andalucia, Spain), does it need cutting back?

2006-10-17 01:32:17 · 5 answers · asked by Scoob 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to know of the cheapest way to store furniture in Buckinghamshire. Im looking for a garage sized area to store my house contents while I'm abroad. does anyone have any ideas on this?

2006-10-17 01:20:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to find a light switch that looks like this,
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CM2711.html
or this
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GU1011.html
but which is silent.

I want to replace all the noisey switches in my flat.
thanks.
Jason.

2006-10-17 01:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jason L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Otherwise the tree seems very healthy, except that the bark seems to be peeling a bit. What is this a sign of, and is it normal? The plant was very pot-bound when I got it, back in July, but has shown signs of new growth. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

2006-10-17 01:19:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-17 01:17:24 · 10 answers · asked by mollymellon 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-17 01:09:46 · 16 answers · asked by Karishma N 1 in Other - Home & Garden

this is for my pc so can make list of movies have

2006-10-17 01:03:23 · 3 answers · asked by jewels_flamered 2 in Other - Home & Garden

You know when you lose one end of th pull cord inside your hoody top, pyjama pants or tracksuit bottoms? How do you get it back out?

2006-10-17 01:01:09 · 10 answers · asked by Caroline 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Where is it?

2006-10-17 00:56:41 · 8 answers · asked by cucumis_sativus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm really confused about where exactly I should place my money frog in my cubical. Some say I should place it directly in line of my door so when people come in, it'll be right there. Others say I should place it diagnally from the door, others say place it under my desk..anyone know?

2006-10-17 00:55:10 · 9 answers · asked by jcscandy247 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-17 00:48:25 · 5 answers · asked by Leb Sista 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Must be fairly cheap per plant as i have large area to cover ( around 60 m ). Would like very fast growing plant.

2006-10-17 00:46:06 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My son's rugger boots reek of cat's pee and it's driving me crazy.
I have soaked them in Dettol, washed them in detergent, plz help!

2006-10-17 00:43:53 · 12 answers · asked by Welshchick 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-17 00:38:51 · 11 answers · asked by corkrow1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My washing machine has stopped working, It makes the noises but the drum doesn't move. What could be causing this and how much is it going to cost to repair ??

2006-10-17 00:30:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs