Home & Garden - 29 October 2006

How do you service your own lawnmower that has been setting for at least four years? It's a push mower and I am a woman that knows nothing about servicing these. Can I service this myself w/out taking it somewhere?

2006-10-29 10:14:08 · 6 answers · asked by christina 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a down comforter in August, and it still has not fluffed up. The sides of the comforter is fluffed while the middle of the comforter is just flat. How do I fluff my down comforter? :(

2006-10-29 10:12:50 · 4 answers · asked by me 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to know how to paint my greatroom walls w/out leaving roller marks? Plus, where do I go for technique ideas? Help!

2006-10-29 10:11:56 · 9 answers · asked by christina 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have about 1/2-3/4 of a 46 oz. skein of white acrylic yarn left over. I made a bath mat and two shower loofas and still have a lot of yarn left over. What should I make out of the rest? Any clothes or more things for the home? Need some nifty ideas. Thanks

2006-10-29 10:11:49 · 4 answers · asked by H.L.A. 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

HELP... My yard has been taken over by moles & it looks terrible!.. They are tunneling everywhere! Any Suggestions on a cheap way to get rid of them?

2006-10-29 10:10:47 · 8 answers · asked by justanothersally 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Im building a haunted house and I have 3 fog machines. How much pipe and how many holes should I put and how far apart....

2006-10-29 10:10:03 · 1 answers · asked by mrcarl92807 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-29 10:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

science fair

2006-10-29 09:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by Noneofurbussiness 1 in Garden & Landscape

My dog was bit on the ear by a neighbors dog through the chin link fence and I need a solution to keep this from happening again. The fence is a common fence separating the two yards.

2006-10-29 09:56:55 · 10 answers · asked by bonnieww_w 2 in Garden & Landscape

A friend recently bought an older house with a bathroom with robin's egg blue tile in the bathroom around the tub/shower, on the sink counter, and halfway up the walls. She can not remodel now, but was wondering if there was a treatment that would let her paint or coat it & hold up to everday use - any suggestions?

2006-10-29 09:55:12 · 4 answers · asked by mustanglynnie 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

My partner wants one for christmas.

2006-10-29 09:54:08 · 2 answers · asked by angiepangy100 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We are doing a science fair project on which types of fertilizer work best on grass. We dont know what kinds to use.

2006-10-29 09:53:54 · 9 answers · asked by Noneofurbussiness 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-29 09:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by Philip P 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have couple of Hibiscus plants but not sure what/how to take care of them before winter comes? One of them is still doing really well but another one looks a little sick.

2006-10-29 09:53:46 · 2 answers · asked by Deana D 2 in Other - Home & Garden

are there any substances i can put in my shoes to make them stink less? like baking soda?

thanks!

2006-10-29 09:49:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a house plant in my bedroom in front of my window. I have noticed recently that there have been little black round dots on the plant, wall, and curtains, even the ceiling around the plant? I don’t believe the dots are harmful, but I would like to know what the mystery dots are?

2006-10-29 09:45:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The activated carbon gives off a noticeable smell and since I don't smoke or have any chemical exposures (I'm using the cleaner mainly for the HEPA/particulate filtration), is it okay for me to run it without the activated carbon filter? The cleaner already has a separate prefilter and HEPA filter, but are there any concerns to using the air cleaner in a mode whereby the fan/blower is exposed to LESS incoming air resistance than it was designed for? Any way of damaging the motor or equipment by doing this?

2006-10-29 09:37:38 · 3 answers · asked by jthompson7804 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a loveseat from Ikea - brown wood frame with navy blue square cushions. They get wrinkled butt prints really easily - any way to get them out? Maybe with an iron or wrinkle release or something? Thanks.

2006-10-29 09:29:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Or if anyone would know how to remove mould marks from the plastic part on the inside of the washing machine.

2006-10-29 09:29:35 · 17 answers · asked by GROTBAGS 76 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

anyone have one to recommend.....where is best place to go...someone suggested Sam's club or Costco....any place else....any advice thanks

2006-10-29 09:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by befuddled 2 in Other - Home & Garden

to let it dry? I've turned heartwood that was wet and it cracked after a few days.

2006-10-29 09:19:40 · 4 answers · asked by jerry s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

not sds or spline.(normal chuck)

2006-10-29 09:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by highhillhick 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a chamber pot that has "Berlin" printed on the bottom. My Mother had it since I was a baby, I think it was given to our family by someone in Miami, Fl. We never had a lid, I want to try to find a replacement lid.

2006-10-29 09:17:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ren 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-29 09:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by stallian1 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

on white fabric...

any ideas? thanks for your help

2006-10-29 09:07:55 · 7 answers · asked by Kayla Chris 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My roommate thought she saw something moving, and wasn't sure if it is a small mouse or some kind of little lizzard. I've heard of mice in 2nd and 3rd floors, but I thought they couldn't reach this high up - all the way to the 9th floor.

Is this possible?

2006-10-29 09:05:39 · 15 answers · asked by PoliSciFi 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in Zone 5 detroit, most of the leaves have blown off the trees, and the temps range from like 40-50f now, so the ground isnt frozen.....nurseries have trees for practically free.......
If the potted trees have lost there leaves, does this mean they are already dormant?
If so what difference does it make to the tree if in the sping it wakes up in a pot or in the ground....im thinking it would be a better way to plant a tree....suggestions?
I think I have about a month before the ground gets too hard...

2006-10-29 09:05:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-29 09:04:32 · 8 answers · asked by greenheadchick 4 in Other - Home & Garden

recent power outages for hours-since I do not have an expensive battery back up sump-is there any other alternatives that I could use to ensure a working pump if no power?

2006-10-29 09:03:08 · 7 answers · asked by stormy w 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-29 09:02:36 · 9 answers · asked by poorartist22 1 in Cleaning & Laundry