Home & Garden - 10 November 2006

I am a guy so I am kinda dirty. I usually just shower in the morning so my white bed sheets tend to look dirty. I washed and bleached them three times yesterday and still didn't get them as white as I wanted. I have let them soak in bleach water for a day, and it came out with some spots really white while others not so white. I used the oxy clean which worked pretty good but still it seems like my mom and grandma know some secret to getting sheets to be extremely white. I have asked them but they won't tell me. I generally just throw all the sheets together and bleach them.

2006-11-10 19:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by Ben V 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Where and when did the practice start? Is there anywhere in the world which has a different system?

2006-11-10 19:09:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-10 19:05:43 · 13 answers · asked by Pep Streebeck 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-10 19:04:50 · 7 answers · asked by Eep285 1 in Garden & Landscape

can any one help me fine a cure No other tree in the orchard has this problem

2006-11-10 18:54:49 · 2 answers · asked by fayse31 1 in Garden & Landscape

I just moved into a new apartment. When I looked at the apartment, the windows were open )it was summer). Now that I am moved in, I realize the carpets STINK!!! I def dont have a lot of money, and the spray fresheners have not been affective. Can anyone help???

2006-11-10 18:37:32 · 10 answers · asked by littlegirlsexxy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-10 18:30:01 · 8 answers · asked by madpassion 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We've recently purchased a home built in the 70s and the kitchen cupboards are original. They are a dark laminate kind of material. They are in very good condition considering thier age. We'd like to sell the house in a couple of years and are considering what to do with them. They will need to be updated.

Would you say sand and paint, resurface, replace? Any thoughts on the best resale value? Does painting cupboards look cheesy?

I'm thinking maybe start with paint, if it looks bad go from there.

Any advise would be greatly appriciated. Thanks.

2006-11-10 18:28:47 · 10 answers · asked by Heather M 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Isn't there a way to wash NFL jerseys without putting it in the laundry machine. Just give me some advice and tips (guaranteed best answer here).

2006-11-10 18:26:56 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is it always the mans job?

2006-11-10 18:24:33 · 21 answers · asked by Kismitt 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the best way to apply polyurathene to hardwoods,?

2006-11-10 18:23:44 · 11 answers · asked by right answer 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How do I remove scorch marks from my porcelain/glass-top stove? I've tried some stuff called "Weiman Glass Cook Top Cleaner" and it doesn't work. Any suggestions?

2006-11-10 18:10:16 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

How do I remove an oil stain from a kitchen cupboard - which is a laminate/laminex/plastic style.

2006-11-10 18:07:56 · 2 answers · asked by bdude 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-10 18:01:05 · 8 answers · asked by C J 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a brick veneer home in Queensland, Australia and lately (we are going into summer) there have been a lot of bees buzzing around near my front door. I've been watching them and they are going into small holes in the mortar between the bricks. I have a garden tap very near the spot they are entering the wall. Why are they doing this and do I have a big bee hive in the wall of my house?! Is there any way I can get rid of them without hurting them or any other insects - don't really want to use pesticide because of small lizards etc! I need to get rid of them as I have a friend who visits regularly and she is allergic to bees and I really don't want her going into anaphylactic shock on my doorstep!! Hope someone can help with a genuine answer!! Thank you and have a fab weekend! :)

2006-11-10 18:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by ellyfantastic 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-10 17:53:45 · 13 answers · asked by elvis p 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I can't wash my furniture and the sent is driving me crazy! I tried frebrezze and it doesn't work!! Is there other products out there that will help get rid of the odor?

2006-11-10 17:51:27 · 5 answers · asked by me 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Now i might sound blonde, and well yes i am! but ive only recently had to use the mower and i have no idea where to get the petrol from and what petrol to get lol, i am too embarrased to ask anyone, please help me, its a jungle out there!

2006-11-10 17:41:48 · 8 answers · asked by Ashlea S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have used just water, soap and water and it still looks dirty. Its not greasy, just looks dirty. We treated it a year ago before we used it and have not used it that much, but its sure showing what little use its been to us.

2006-11-10 17:36:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-10 17:23:25 · 5 answers · asked by nanban s 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-10 17:20:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have just moved, and I sold all my old stuff ... Besides a matress, a computer table, and some kitchen nicities, I have nothing else.

So I'm looking for ideas, or pointers to places that can help me design my home, before I start buying a dinning table, sofa, tv?(not sure if I'm buying one actually), shelves, etc.

I'm middle-class, I suppose, so i can't spend huges amounts of money, but I'm not also 100% "on budget".

thanks in advance for any help.

2006-11-10 16:57:30 · 5 answers · asked by xbalanque 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-10 16:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am on a tight budget but I don't want to sacrifice quality.

2006-11-10 16:47:43 · 11 answers · asked by Someone who cares 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

The leak is coming from the bottom of the toilet and the floor meet. It acts as if it is stopped up and when it flushes water leaks from the bottom back, right where the screw and nut are located, I'm no plumber. How can I fix it?

2006-11-10 16:41:45 · 11 answers · asked by Cisco Kid 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have been combating roaches since my move in date 3 months ago. The apartment complex is brand new, 3 stories tall, 4 apt. per floor, 4 bed/bath per apt. I contacted the office twice now and last time they had a pest control company come out and spray along some of the base boards and set some traps, but the cockroaches are back again. The first time we were finding adult cockroaches, and this time around I'm only finding baby (small) cockroaches. A majority of the ones I have found have been alive and are typically walking on the ceiling or at the top of the walls. The problem has slowly progressed, as the first day I found 1, the second say 2, 3 the third day, and 6 today. I told the office and they gave me the good ole "when we get around to it." I keep my bedroom pretty clean and never eat in it. You'd think id be finding the roaches in my bathroom, but have never seen them there, nore have I found them in the kitchen, mainly my bedroom and I'm the cleanest. Am I infested?

2006-11-10 16:40:30 · 20 answers · asked by UFGator07 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

gutted kitchen down to studs found studs not at 16 on centers, home built in early 1900's . need to install horizal nailers in . need to know height fron floor it install them before drywall is installed

2006-11-10 16:37:21 · 4 answers · asked by webetrk 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is it thick and strong enough to store valuables in and keep the "Average" crook out. (Not professional crooks) I hear they can open most anything given enough time. Oh, by the way this is one of those safes that only opens with the owners fingerprint.(Biometrics) Thanks :)

2006-11-10 16:31:32 · 3 answers · asked by teri 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My garage has no electricity. How can I tap into either my house's system or the sun to add electrical outlets, lighting and most importantly a power garage door opener? How can I do this without spending thousands of dollars?

2006-11-10 16:18:25 · 11 answers · asked by lostjon17 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

ok we live in the country and have septic field.. on occassion in the basement there is a rotten egg smell I am not sure if this would be gas, sewage, or what? this has been the case for about 2-3 weeks... on and off

er... and no ... its not actuall rotten eggs.. who keeps eggs in the basement anyhow?

2006-11-10 16:06:36 · 10 answers · asked by CF_ 7 in Maintenance & Repairs