Home & Garden - 24 October 2006

We have a broken Oven, and there is a fire hazard in the basement. We can not hook up our dryer due to the fire hazard. The white tubing that goes into the dryer is FULL of lint and will cause a fire and/or break our new dryer. We call him and he does not pick up his phone, when he does return our calls, he requests the money, but NOTHING about the repairs. At 1st he kept saying he would come over Saturday and he never did, and never called or anything. I have called CITY HALL now, but im waiting to hear back from someone.

Im so fustrated! I cant cook properly, im 9mo pregnant, and now pissed off! HELP!

2006-10-24 09:26:53 · 14 answers · asked by Sailor_Minmei 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have sanded and sanded, and applied 2 coats of stain (bombay mahoghany) and it isn't like similar pieces i have seen in stores of the same stain. I have been told to sand with a fine grit (220) so the stain does not soak in so deep and spread out. Any thoughts?

2006-10-24 09:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by dc11978 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 09:24:22 · 6 answers · asked by tigger050703 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i would prefer to use household products to run thru the cycle instead of soap powder.

2006-10-24 09:22:44 · 13 answers · asked by birchall_sarah 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-24 09:21:44 · 4 answers · asked by angie59m 1 in Other - Home & Garden

it is to do with a gas repair on my property

2006-10-24 09:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by kellie t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My eighteen month old daughter has got hold of my black bingo pen and decided to draw over the back of the sofa. I have tried to get it of too no avail. Has anyone got any suggestions!! My settee is only three months old, its material and the colour red. Thank you .

2006-10-24 09:18:36 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa P 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Its so hard that it is not possible for my wife to lock/unlock the door because its so tight. The key shape itself changed a little.

How can I fix this. Your response will be appreciated.

2006-10-24 09:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by John 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its so hard that it is not possible for my wife to lock/unlock the door because its so tight. The key shape itself changed a little.

How can I fix this. Your response will be appreciated.

2006-10-24 09:10:16 · 7 answers · asked by John 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 09:10:12 · 6 answers · asked by Pete B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Bought 2 acres without any trees or shrubs. I have purchased "fast growing" trees however is there anything on the market to make them grow even faster?

2006-10-24 09:09:41 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Mama 1 in Garden & Landscape

everytime I am talking to somebody, they say they have to clean the rest of the house before their husbands get home from work, why?

2006-10-24 09:06:31 · 10 answers · asked by Pook 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

looking for sites similar to Fat City that sell oversized posters, pictures, cutouts, large novelty items like five foot toothbrush etc. thanks

2006-10-24 09:04:51 · 1 answers · asked by desert_kats 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to get this for my son but it appears that you can only paint metal or wood. Is this the case or can I use it on concrete walls.

2006-10-24 09:04:19 · 9 answers · asked by robertmarcellegary 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok, I'll try to describe it as best I can. It looks a lot like a box elder bug only a little bigger and without the red markings. Its brownish black with long antennae (feelers?) and it flies. Its found in the Northwest of the U.S. and when you squish it even just a little bit (my puppy did it-he likes bugs) the whole room smells like leaves or plants. I keep finding these ugly things in my house and I'd like to know what they're called. I'll try to download a picture of it that I took yesterday. I just don't know where to post it to. (yes, I'm dumb. Don't remind me, k)

2006-10-24 09:03:21 · 4 answers · asked by Petri 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I've tryed looking on the internet but I can't find out what it's meant to be used for.

2006-10-24 09:02:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

it's called a salt box house and has wood siding. we currently have gas heaters but i think it's going to be expensive for the long winter ahead..

2006-10-24 09:01:12 · 9 answers · asked by moshavnik 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 08:58:25 · 4 answers · asked by OC Mom 2 in Other - Home & Garden

If there are pencil marks on the carpet how do I take it off naturally without smudging the carpet.

2006-10-24 08:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by prabo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-24 08:52:55 · 5 answers · asked by Ron S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 08:52:37 · 1 answers · asked by yarnen08 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I told my co-worker about it and she said it was Electro Static paint, WHAT WHAT WHAT?? I was going to strip it and paint it again and seal it, but she said it might not work. Under the paint is the original color yellow. Any suggestions on what to do with this bathtub, replacing it would be great but I can't afford it. HELP anyone??

2006-10-24 08:52:15 · 9 answers · asked by GiGi 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 08:51:53 · 3 answers · asked by mina 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Anyone with bug zapping experience? Pros? Cons?

2006-10-24 08:51:02 · 6 answers · asked by panamaniac 2 in Other - Home & Garden

When thermostat is turned on or lowered in temp, invariably there is a striking or sparking noise associated with the thermostat until the temp is obtained. It's not continuous ... also there are "sparks" associated with this as well. Kinda scary. Any ideas what is happening? Will a replacement of the thermostat alone resolve the problem? We've moved into this home recently and not familiar with its history.

2006-10-24 08:49:49 · 5 answers · asked by frisky 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I purchased all the parts for a new pressure relief valve on my broiler (hot water heating system), I know how to assemble everything. But, the joint between the new valve and the old pipe weeps water. What is the best way to seal the threads? Is joint pipe compound good enough? The plumber who installed the broiler 15 years ago used a grey paint like substance (it feels slightly slippery to the touch) to seal the joints. Anyone know what this might be? Do I need to use this?

2006-10-24 08:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jack C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

she cannot get out of bed and it would make her happy. Cro knitting is done using a double hooked needle.

2006-10-24 08:47:30 · 1 answers · asked by bigwopmomma 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Some of the products he uses is tabacco juice, mouth wash,amonia,beer,coke, dish soap and other regular house hold products. There are bug repelents, and green up for the lawn, and prep. for vegtable beds and flower beds.

2006-10-24 08:46:46 · 2 answers · asked by blastexjimby 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-24 08:45:31 · 1 answers · asked by tambrown23 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-24 08:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by cindy j 1 in Garden & Landscape