Home & Garden - 17 November 2006

they arent all plain white they have markings on them so i cant soak them in dilute bleach ..... thanks .....

2006-11-17 01:37:02 · 19 answers · asked by jizzumonkey 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm starting to finish the basement & not sure what size cabinets I can fit into the area for the wetbar area. Is there a free planner on the net that I could use in planning for the cabinets?

2006-11-17 01:35:09 · 3 answers · asked by Barb 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

its always annoyed me, when i was last in i asked one of the checkout boys and he said "oooh what a good question, i have no idea!" which wasnt much help.
does anyone know?

2006-11-17 01:26:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Thanks for all the replies about how to get a new storage heater fitted. Have now bought a new one (for a couple of hundred £) and found an electrician to install/fit it. He's saying £60 to do the job – does that sound reasonable for an installation fee?

2006-11-17 01:21:03 · 9 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 01:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by bunny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have washed my new black towels over 6 times now, and every time I use them they shed black fibres all over face and body, as well as all over my white bathroom. I have tried washing them both with and without fabric conditioner, at the recommended temperature, but they still shed.

Any answers please?

Thanks

Bize-lize

2006-11-17 01:09:14 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-17 01:00:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Just wondering if anyone has any advice propogaring Hardy Hibiscus from a root cutting? I took a small piece of root (about 6") with several small root threads coming off of it. I have in planted in potting soil and am trying to propogate it over the winter.

Anyone done this before? Any opinions or advice would be very much appreciated.

2006-11-17 00:58:56 · 3 answers · asked by John F. 2 in Garden & Landscape

ingredients are mineral oil and fragrance...i put it on my legs and then put my pants on and now there are oily spots all over them.

2006-11-17 00:58:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We are installing a new floor and want to put an underlayment subfloor down first. Can we put the underlayment over the old vinyl tiles or do we have to pull up the vinyl tiles prior to instlalling the underlament. The extra height the vinyl adds will be minimal.

2006-11-17 00:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by Vicki 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have placed moth balls in my attic to fend off squirrels, but I can smell them. Its not strong, just a small hint of mothness in the air. Just wanted to know if I will need to take them out or will the smell fade away.

2006-11-17 00:55:44 · 8 answers · asked by specialk20052003 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

please suggest a good company which manufactures hoy plates used in kitchen in india please

2006-11-17 00:53:16 · 1 answers · asked by pups 3 in Other - Home & Garden

it's bike grease, so pretty black and gooey. i've had a quick go at it with a sponge but it just spreads. i did it today (friday 17/11), so any tips for early treatment appreciated!! i'm too scared to use bleach. what about white spirit or such like?

2006-11-17 00:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by leejums 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-17 00:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by bobby G 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The plug is is usually opened by turning a lever which pushes it up and down. The bit which usually attaches to that opening mechanism has fallen off so the lug is in the plug hole but the opening mechanism can't open it. I can't get the plug out - have tried with a knife and also with a magnet but neither can get it out.. obviously can't use shower or bath as the water can't drain so really need help please!!

2006-11-17 00:45:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you think it would be cheeky to ask him when he is at the sink filling his bucket with fresh warm water?
How much cheek should i have to ask him to do other things like the ironing etc.

2006-11-17 00:44:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jay 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Before I throw away the nappies, I wrap them in scented nappy bags but the bin still smells and by the time the bin gets full, the smell becomes unbearable. I don't really want to buy a seperate nappy bin because I think this is uneccesary. I have resorted to emptying the bin everytime my baby does a poo(which means everyday, bin bags don't come cheap) I'd like to know if there are other ways round this.

2006-11-17 00:35:49 · 31 answers · asked by swish 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-17 00:31:18 · 2 answers · asked by chazcortez 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is your window cleaner insured?
Does it matter? what if he breaks a window?

2006-11-17 00:16:17 · 12 answers · asked by safari dude 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have scrubbed it with detergent, used Febreeze and aired it many times? It still smells and creeps back onto smelling my sheets still. Any ideas?

2006-11-17 00:15:25 · 26 answers · asked by Navarra 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know window cleaners often clean our gutters.
Would you ask the window cleaner to mow the lawn?
How much would you pay him? £10?
Should he take the cuttings away? Should he bring his own mower? his own power supply?
Would it be our of order to ask him to wash a car?
What can and can't you ask them to do? what's the determining factor?

2006-11-17 00:15:12 · 10 answers · asked by safari dude 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My lodger has recently left - thank goodness! But she left the room in a bad way. I have repainted the walls and cleaned the carpet. However, the carpet is so badly stained that I can not remove the stains completely. Should I ask her for some money towards this?

2006-11-17 00:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by Stephanie C 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i have no clue?

2006-11-17 00:03:28 · 6 answers · asked by M R 1 in Garden & Landscape

It smells like mildew, I've tried drying it with fabric softeners, Febreze, airing it out in the backyard, but to no avail. Please help I love this jacket and it cost too much to throw away.

2006-11-17 00:01:34 · 8 answers · asked by Ms. Followthru 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

to straighten up the house.. Unexpected, last minute company, wants to stop by for a visit! Oh No! What to do first? What would your "frenzy" to straighten up be, on short notice?
( it's not happening to me, at the moment, BUT it could!)

2006-11-17 00:00:30 · 12 answers · asked by JoJoCieCie 5 in Other - Home & Garden