Home & Garden - 18 November 2006

I’ve got the coolest Fossil Brand watch in the world. I got it for Christmas about 3 years ago. Problem is it’s gotten kind of dirty; sweat, dust, and dirt have become encrusted in between the metal links and in the latch holding it band together making it hard to take off. Kind of gross, yeah, but you can’t see it unless you’re examining the links very carefully. Anyway, I wanted to know what the best way to clean a metal watch is. (I know brand name doesn’t make a difference, but I like to gloat about what few brand name items I have)

2006-11-18 07:49:34 · 2 answers · asked by icarus_imbued 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have used the roach gel, boric acid, and roach-b-gone traps that are expensive after a while. Any home remedies that will get rid of them. You can't lay anything done without roaches crawling on it. They even get in our bed.....HELP!!!!!

2006-11-18 07:48:42 · 6 answers · asked by j c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

At first, it just stopped working unless the button used to push it "on" was continually pressed. Then, the heat stopped working, too. It is only 2 1/2 years old, a gas Kenmore.

2006-11-18 07:39:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My mother wants to know. Haha.

2006-11-18 07:29:52 · 8 answers · asked by aznzangel48 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in San Jose California. My color scheme would be very simple.

2006-11-18 07:29:26 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Robbie 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to hook up a 20# propane tank to a portable heater to use in my deer stand. Do I need some sort of reglator?

2006-11-18 07:27:28 · 5 answers · asked by Rhonda S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are suffering small flies (about 5 mm in size) in our Kitchen, bathroom and now some in our bedroom.

Fly spray has killed some, but isnt doing the trick

2006-11-18 07:25:01 · 2 answers · asked by Kerry H 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It was a very healthy plant but since it is inside the house the fronds are turning black and brown.

2006-11-18 07:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by Ritu M 2 in Garden & Landscape

My couch(sofa) is sinking in and its not very thick anymore, we don't have enough money to afford a new one, with the holidays coming up, is there something we can buy to put under the cushions.

2006-11-18 07:14:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Like colorful and I already looked at Wal-mart and their material arent that great.

2006-11-18 07:13:39 · 9 answers · asked by confuzed_smilesx93 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm 13 years old and would like to know how can I find short curtains at an affordable price. I have $230.00 and dont know where???I need extremely short curtains because the windows I have at home at short lenth. Any suggestions where to go?

I already looked at Wal-mart and they have nothing

2006-11-18 07:12:37 · 3 answers · asked by confuzed_smilesx93 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Let's face it isn't a chimney just a structure whith a hole on it's top why dosen't water enter?

2006-11-18 07:11:51 · 9 answers · asked by willy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a portable wood cart that has two doors on the top that open, inside has a wood tray with several holes. On each side of cart is a drop leaf and on each end is a door that opens. Both ends have a wood railed handle. Have pics to send if needed.
thanks for reading,

Gima

2006-11-18 07:10:55 · 4 answers · asked by ynggima 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I installed a Regent 500 W floodlight. I wired off of the back porch light which is a small 75 watt fixture. I have a 20 amp breaker, the current is obviously 120v which is the recommended. This is the second fixture I have replaced(same brand and light). The problem is, I am replacing the 5,000 hour bulbs after about 15 hours. The bukb isn't actually blown, the wire is still connected from end to end in the bulb. What happens is, the bulb and the connection point look as if they caught fire. They are "smut" black. So, basicaly it doesn't blow the bulb it just fries the connection point making it impossible for current to pass through. Its only doing it on one side, the bulb is a double-ended 500w halogen bulb. Does anyone know why this maybe happening? I followed directions step by step and had a very experienced person help with the installation.

2006-11-18 07:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I just installed the highest-grade armstrong flooring, but it's very light in color and scuffs very easily (it's in the bathroom). How do I safely remove the scuffs without scratching the floor permanently? Also, any product or floor treatment that will make it "scuff free?"

2006-11-18 07:03:43 · 7 answers · asked by jenzee 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have the smaller tear-drop shaped bulbs in the light fixture over my dining room table and it seems as if I am replacing the bulbs in it every few weeks. Now that I think of it, it also seems to be the same 3 bulbs that keep needing to be replaced not all 5 bulbs.

2006-11-18 07:01:50 · 10 answers · asked by abravesfan1023 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Sheets like for your bed

2006-11-18 07:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I had some old wax in my paraffin wax machine and I didn't know what to do with it so I poured it on my grass. What should I do it is so noticable

2006-11-18 06:59:16 · 3 answers · asked by Emily 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking to replace my boiler (I have steam heat) in a house that I purchased last year. I know that Weil Mclean is one of the better brands. I got an estimate to have this boiler installed and when I asked about other brands, the heating specialist told me that the cost difference was so little for the efficiency that I wanted that it would not even matter.

The pricing was appropriate, but is there really minimal differences in cost between the various brands? What are the more reliable brands anyways?

2006-11-18 06:58:15 · 2 answers · asked by supafly1018 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My tap does not appear to physically rotate to the off position but the water slowly decreases until it stops. Seems to only do this with the hot water tap in my sink.

2006-11-18 06:57:38 · 6 answers · asked by abravesfan1023 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Kenmore that goes fills up but no longer "agitates". Also if I turn the dial to the rinse cycle it doesn't drain or spin. The only thing it seems to do is fill with water when I put it on the wash cycle. Any DIY advise before I break down and buy a new one I can't afford!

2006-11-18 06:54:02 · 6 answers · asked by K J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house is rather plain and for Christmas...I would like to paint it before our guests arrive. Right now....its plain ol white everywhere! I want something that would feel glamourous and nightlife like if u know what I mean....

Something that a lot of people would like or should I just leave it white and re-do the paint?

2006-11-18 06:53:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-18 06:48:19 · 6 answers · asked by mikeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have gotten rid of the male cat, but the scent he sprayed continues to linger in the carpet. We have shampood twice, using the chemical the rental place suggested. Powders and odor eliminating sprays are useless. I've just bought new furniture and it is a shame to put it into a room that smells like cat pee. HELP!

2006-11-18 06:47:35 · 12 answers · asked by Lynda 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-18 06:47:07 · 5 answers · asked by cantinkerus 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a pretty big single-glazed window through which a lot of heat escapes (no drafts, just escaping through the windows)

Room is roughly 2.5 x 5m

2006-11-18 06:45:22 · 12 answers · asked by epitaphic 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a Heating/Air Conditioning Heat Pump Condenser (located outside of the home on concrete pad) that becomes covered in frost during cold temperatures. Didn't do this before last year.

What is causing this?
Should I be concerned?
If this is a problem, how can I fix it myself?

Advice please.
Thanks.

2006-11-18 06:41:09 · 4 answers · asked by Robert 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Man, do they even still *make* those?
lol!

2006-11-18 06:36:33 · 12 answers · asked by Fonzie T 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

The heating company has to order the part, and it's cold!!! Can I just use a lighter to get the heater started each time we turn it on?
Thanks!

2006-11-18 06:36:25 · 6 answers · asked by Shivering 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 06:36:11 · 14 answers · asked by question 2 in Cleaning & Laundry