Home & Garden - 4 November 2006

someone gave me a chair, I didn't notice the smell initially, I cleaned it, then conditioned it and after the smell of the conditioner wore off it smells like someone who never bathes slept in it for years. Okay I exaggerate but its really unpleasant I am ready to toss it out. Its a stressless brand chair so good quality. It doesn't smell of pet urine but wonder if that would work. I am ready to use febreze even though its not recommended. Either that or clean it with vinegar. any suggestions?

2006-11-04 09:23:27 · 3 answers · asked by needing answers 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-04 09:20:26 · 4 answers · asked by zapped712 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in Connecticut and this fall, I couldn't help but notice how many acorns there are this year! There are hundreds and hundreds in my yard this year... what causes this? Was it all the rain we had over the spring, or does it mean we will have an especially harsh winter? Is there a special acorn cycle.... like every 10 years is an especially heavy year? Please let me know, I have been very curious all season!

2006-11-04 09:17:26 · 6 answers · asked by delanead 1 in Garden & Landscape

You know the little box with the dial which you use to control the gas central heating temperature?? Ours is broken, the dial is stuck at 30, and it's really old and dirty so we want a new one. We have been to all the usual DIY shops, and even a specialist trade centre, but to no avail!

Will we have to go direct to the original manufacturer?

2006-11-04 09:13:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anon 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 09:13:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Live in a rural area east of Reno, NV, and no "pros" around. Currently using only a very large fan; weather is expected to remain cold. Should I get construction heater? I was afraid of encouraging mold with heat. Affected surface area approx 2000 sq. ft. Would appreciate some advice.

2006-11-04 09:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Mary 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 09:04:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-04 09:01:05 · 11 answers · asked by López I 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

House slopes down from street but levels off from garage to backyard. The water pressure at the front of the house is powerful BUT is half of the power in the backyard -- is there a way to regulate the power of the pressure?

2006-11-04 09:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Shades 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

WARNING
If you have or smell a Gas leak, the emergency Gas Telephone No. in the U.K. is owned by National Grid. Their employees DO NOT CARRY CARBON MONOXIDE TESTING KITS. So you may still be at risk.
All gas appliances, should have a flame that is blue in colour. If there are any other flame colours, it means other poisonous gas chemicals including carbon monoxide are present, and should be switched off and tested by an independant qualified corgi appliances. person. Alternatively phone British Gas.
Did you know That National Grid is only legally liable upto the gas meter. and even then legally some meters are separate.
Installation is legally separate, as are appliances to be checked. National Grid carry out visual checks and if gas is smelt the equipment or the mains is swited off.
There appears to be some legal liability loopholes that all people renting accommodation, and customers with gas appliances including central heating systems should know

2006-11-04 08:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by rochelle m 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 08:52:05 · 5 answers · asked by g b 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-04 08:50:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I was given the serving dishes years ago for a wedding present, but have been unable to find place settings to match. Many of the items are boxed. the bottom of the box says Made in China... Himark Enterprises, Inc. NY 11787. I Have been looking for years and the address is no longer valid it seems.

2006-11-04 08:48:54 · 2 answers · asked by ennyrat 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-04 08:46:05 · 8 answers · asked by liaping2001 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-04 08:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by gene k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need it to clean off the tarnish on my earrings

2006-11-04 08:39:19 · 2 answers · asked by luckyluiz2004 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-04 08:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Andy T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 08:35:49 · 3 answers · asked by Paul C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I forgot to mention, when asking if an electric cord for a 6 cup percolator would work for a 10 cup percolator, that I don't have a cord for my 10 cup and I need to buy one. I wouldn't know if the different cords match or not. My percolator says it is 621 Watts.

2006-11-04 08:33:24 · 2 answers · asked by Donna O 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 08:29:46 · 4 answers · asked by kathy l 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-04 08:18:10 · 27 answers · asked by THE OUTLAW 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

ok...what type of FLOWERING plants grow in LOS ANGELES?? they have to be COMMON!!!!!!

2006-11-04 08:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by jjj9394 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a house plant that has long leaves. Lately, some of the leaves have started getting brown and dying, starting at the tips and moving towards the stem. At first I thought it was just one leaf that got scorched by the sun, but now it appears to be a bigger problem. The plant has always appeared to be doing just fine under its current watering and light conditions (I've had the plant for about two and a half years). Any suggestions?

2006-11-04 08:13:39 · 6 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-04 08:11:30 · 9 answers · asked by anastasia p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-04 08:07:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have an office desk chair. I release the lever on the right of the chair and it comes to full height. As time passes and it is occupied--the chair sinks (maybe an hour or so). Is there some seals that should be replaced or is there some liquid that should be replenished. There is no liquid leaking out of it nor is there any signs of liquid on the outside of the chair.

2006-11-04 08:04:09 · 6 answers · asked by lostfound 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm trying to grow a small rose but I cut it can I still grow it even if it doesn't have roots?

2006-11-04 08:01:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Was sitting in a heavy smokers home.

2006-11-04 07:58:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm looking for a highly durable, kid-proof, scratch resistant flooring for my home. I have some really heavy traffic areas that I know traditional American hardwoods can't withstand. Does anyone have any experience with Southern Chestnut installed in their home?

BTW, I'm not interested in laminate products, however "kid proof" they might be.

2006-11-04 07:56:33 · 1 answers · asked by SuzeY 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-04 07:55:05 · 25 answers · asked by rose01 4 in Other - Home & Garden