Home & Garden - 21 October 2006

old fuse box on house-want to convert to a small salon but afraid i will blow the power if am using a blow dryer!!!

2006-10-21 11:48:48 · 8 answers · asked by babygrl2k83 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-21 11:39:04 · 2 answers · asked by jo d 1 in Garden & Landscape

Could you tell me where I get a string from under bobbin? I see two holes on the sewing machine. Both holes are by 7/8 5/8 signs. Am I supporsed to take a string from one of these holes? I tried and it didn't sew.

2006-10-21 11:35:02 · 1 answers · asked by sweet apple pie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I was going up to the roof of my apartment complex when I stepped into some kind of black stuff they had placed on the floor. After I managed to get my shoes separated from the, what I can only assume to be, tar; I went downstairs and started searching the internet for advice. However, this seems to be the best place. Please help, they are a VERY good pair of shoes!

2006-10-21 11:33:31 · 15 answers · asked by Daniel B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Need ro know where to put the wires correctly

2006-10-21 11:28:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am installing a ceiling light fixture. The fixture has Black, White, and ground wires. However the ceiling fixture has Black ,White, Red and ground. How do I make the connection.

2006-10-21 11:17:08 · 5 answers · asked by gladdy1948 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our toilet doesn't seem to be flushing unless the handle is held down for at least 10 seconds or longer, not like the toilet on the main floor of our house.

2006-10-21 11:11:06 · 4 answers · asked by mikeatola 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

.....just wondering!

2006-10-21 11:11:04 · 3 answers · asked by lil_sweet_cookie 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 11:05:05 · 5 answers · asked by beverly4boys 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 10:58:53 · 2 answers · asked by Violet L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have severe lung problem. Mask won't help. It's mostly on on caulk around the tub.

2006-10-21 10:58:20 · 2 answers · asked by ohio3sd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is a gas floor furnace. I have little the pilot numerous amounts of times, and it keeps staying on and then it goes out. The gas valve won't turn on.

2006-10-21 10:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by lostandfound 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've ripped up all my subflooring in my bathroom...the toilet flange is still in good condition, question is, how do I refloor around the flange and still have the floor solid enough around the tiolet...or do I have to remove the old flange to keep the flooring in a solid piece...please help

2006-10-21 10:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by MrBeast 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Moving to California from Pittsburgh, PA, I was surprised by the frequency of backyard fences here. Why is it that basically all of the homes here have 5 foot fences separating them? Also, what is the point of the walls outside of the neighborhoods?

2006-10-21 10:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by ducis02 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Is there a way to removed bad odors from damp towel without using chlorine in the washing machine.

Have a nice day

Martin T.

2006-10-21 10:53:36 · 10 answers · asked by Martin T 2 in Other - Home & Garden

OK, I have this dilemma that I run across at least once a month when I clean my house. What is the correct sequence for vaccuuming and dusting? Do you dust first, then stir up more dust when you vacuum or do you vacuum first and then push the dust on the floor when you are dusting. Help!!! I just want to do it all right.

2006-10-21 10:49:26 · 10 answers · asked by Hallon 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have had furniture sliders (the things you put under furniture to make the furniture just slide across the floor) under my washer for 5 years. I've changed them twice. Now all of a sudden the washer do not slide anymore. I went and bought new sliders, still wont slide, even waxed the floor, still won't slide. Do anyone have any suggestions?

2006-10-21 10:40:17 · 4 answers · asked by robver@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-21 10:39:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-21 10:37:06 · 9 answers · asked by Emmy 1 in Garden & Landscape

We planted two japaneese maple trees this year, they look sick and crispy.The woman at the garden center said,to strip the leaves off,but i have a feeling its more than that.Whats wrong?

2006-10-21 10:32:43 · 2 answers · asked by Sandyspacecase 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I noticed a small wet patch in my basement drop cieling. I removed the panel to find a pipe that seems to lead from my toilet to the sewer line leading out of the house. It is at a point where the pipes join and there is a seam. Do I sodder? Do I patch?? If anyone knows how I can fix this please HELP!!!

2006-10-21 10:30:26 · 11 answers · asked by arianah 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is a baptism dress with ribbon and turned yellow from being in the bag for 10 years. It was dry cleaned 10 yrs ago and now yellowed in the collar.

2006-10-21 10:29:47 · 10 answers · asked by motherof3 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I only want to plant once in the spring and I was hoping I wouldn't have to do it again.

2006-10-21 10:28:06 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Garden & Landscape

Hi. I have a couple hibiscus planted in my flowerbed on the southern side of my house. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma.

It's supposed to get close to freezing tonight, so do I need to bring them in?

What's the best way to overwinter them? Do I need to repot them for the winter? Will they do okay in a garage? Or should I bring them inside where it's warmer and where there's natural light?

2006-10-21 10:26:22 · 4 answers · asked by Tim H 2 in Garden & Landscape

i made pants out of this vinyl that looks like pleather and when i tried to dye it black with rit dye it just went burgundy (it was red when to begin with) i looked all around and found a bunch of options but none of them said whether the dye would chip or rub off which i know can happen especialy if its painted on. does anyone know of a way to dye vinyl black and have it stay black through lots of walking and the friction that comes with it. at least for one night.

2006-10-21 10:23:37 · 2 answers · asked by yum y 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My sister gave me a nice leather couch which we really like the looks of. Her dog used to sit on one side of it and I have not been able to get the smell out of it. I used just a generic leather cleaner. Anyone have any better ideas???????? Thanks, Craig

2006-10-21 10:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by jbender55 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would love to have a little group of gnomes living in my garden or under my house, How do I attract gnomes without also attracting rats?

2006-10-21 10:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by Chad 7 in Other - Home & Garden

A pen leaked and there are ink spots on the hardwood floor. What should I do?

2006-10-21 10:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica T 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-21 10:19:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My washing machine used to be totally quiet, but now it is mildly loud when draining the water, just before each spin cycle. It is not very noisy when actually spinning. Anyone ever had to deal with this and know what it is? It's a 1996, GE Profile, electric model.

2006-10-21 10:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by Sonny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs