Home & Garden - 29 October 2006

I have a china hutch that has been in a smokers home..I have a non smokers home and I can really smell the smoke from it...

2006-10-29 12:36:37 · 3 answers · asked by sheastwd 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know of a place on the net that shows antiques? I want to keep it so I don't want to go to the expense of calling in an antique dealer. Just want to find out more about it. Thanks

2006-10-29 12:35:23 · 2 answers · asked by nunnyned 1 in Other - Home & Garden

In my hall closet..(where we put our shoes when we come in the house) smells of course like feet..how do I get rid of the smell without having to wash every pair of shoes? I do take everything out and wipe it out with pinesol every other week..The floor is tile..Thanks..

2006-10-29 12:33:58 · 25 answers · asked by Heather b 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We bought 5 HUGE tropical house plants at Home Depot. They were on clearance for $5 each, but they were labled as just tropical house plants, no species or common names.
Where is a good website where I can ID these plants? Pictures for comparison are needed.
Thanks for your help!

2006-10-29 12:29:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I had a power outage at my vacation home. all the freezer food and refrigerator food spoiled. I bet it had been rotting for about 1 month... I dumped everything but the smell was horrific.. how do i get the smell of rotten food out of my freezer and frig area????? I have used ..bleach, awesome, **** n span, amonia and nothing is getting rid of the rotten food smell..HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-29 12:26:51 · 16 answers · asked by tattoogirl333 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i am trying to clean up 2 large disk made of brass that are part of an end table

2006-10-29 12:21:37 · 9 answers · asked by wolfdreamer042203 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 12:20:36 · 13 answers · asked by jekyllsbabe13 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

ive tried some thins and it just seems to mat down my cushions and its starting to ruin my couch.....anything that is REALLY good?

2006-10-29 12:19:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 12:16:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Too many bubbles are causing damage to the sheetrock that houses the drain mounted on the wall behind my washing machine. Other than using very little detergent, I haven't been able to figure out what I could do that would reduce the bubbles formed during draining.

2006-10-29 12:15:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 12:12:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-29 12:08:49 · 5 answers · asked by cyuaintme 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-29 12:07:29 · 3 answers · asked by auguja 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

The water in my area is high in minerals, which leave deposits on my stainless steel sink and chrome taps. I have tried removing it with steel wool, but it doesn't do it. It also leaves a dull film on the marble in the shower.

2006-10-29 12:07:10 · 9 answers · asked by The Gadfly 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 12:06:15 · 2 answers · asked by alaskanbean 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i kill them everytime i see one. I did not leave any sweet things. they even love my plain water, drowning themselves sometimes inside....headache!

2006-10-29 12:04:32 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We are planning to reroof our house befor winter really hits. I have had several estimates, and each contractor recommends a different brand and type of shinge.

Any suggestions

2006-10-29 12:01:45 · 13 answers · asked by Kristi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Both wires are the same color and no ground wire. I am getting ready to rewire my house with three wire system but for now I need to know how to find out which wire is hot. does it even matter? Thanks.

2006-10-29 11:55:12 · 13 answers · asked by blue_eagle74 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-29 11:54:59 · 5 answers · asked by shortymomma2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've thought of high freq sound waves already...any other suggestions?? Using something that won't really interfere with my life (e.g. smelly compounds).

Thanks!

2006-10-29 11:52:53 · 6 answers · asked by domyue 1 in Other - Home & Garden

what are famour paint brands for interior or exterior?

2006-10-29 11:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

a saw used for cutting fiberglass

2006-10-29 11:49:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mr.Spady1216 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I do not want to use a spray painter or brush.

2006-10-29 11:48:52 · 5 answers · asked by blue_eagle74 4 in Other - Home & Garden

How can I remove hard water stains on my granite counter tops around the faucet area without damaging my granite? Let me know what has worked for you. Thanks!

2006-10-29 11:43:36 · 2 answers · asked by porkchop 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 11:36:26 · 6 answers · asked by bccowman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can anyone recommend whether I should have it coming on with the main light switch or have a seprate switch, how much are they normally with fitting say by an electrican?

2006-10-29 11:33:30 · 3 answers · asked by mita 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was trying on this sweatshirt and I had a white shirt under it. So when I took it off I had all this lint ALL over me. So I thought after it gets washed it will go away. So today I try it on and it happens again just hardly any better than the first time. How do I get rid of this?

2006-10-29 11:31:24 · 21 answers · asked by mrv9292 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-29 11:23:41 · 2 answers · asked by lou 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi all

I'd like to get a set of five paintbrushes for interior decorating. I don't want to break the bank, but would like something that is of reasonable quality to give me a good finish, and that is worth looking after and keeping for a while

Can anyone suggest a brand that is worth looking at?

Thanks
Matt

2006-10-29 11:23:21 · 7 answers · asked by Matty 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

the day after we closed on our first home - the area was hit with a big storm. I spent the evening back at our apartment as we hadn't moved any belongings in yet.

The next morning, I arrived at the house to find about a half an inch of water in the finished basement. The peel-n-stick type tiles were loose and water had clearly seeped under them as well.

I could identify no water marks or leaks in the walls or cealings and the majority of the water seemed to be on the floor near one of the walls.

I am mortified - but heard this can be fairly common.

Is there any merit to these waterproofing sealers you buy at homedepot?

Is a sump pump the only option?

2006-10-29 11:21:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs