Home & Garden - 21 November 2006

Have Floor tile with grout that is approx 15 year old and needs cleaning. What is the best way to clean so that the group looks new. Grout color is a Gray color originally.

2006-11-21 14:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by DR 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Okay, my girlfriend watches this show called "I Want That!" and about two months ago a product came on it that she REALLY wanted and that I thought would make a great Christmas gift. However, I have no idea what it's called or where to find it! I looked at the I Want That! website, but I have no clue where to begin! Does anyone know what it's called or where I could find it?

It's this little octopus-like thing... like, a little ball with tentacles that wrap around stuff to keep it organized. Like, you can put your combs and whatnot in it and it'll hold onto it. It's kind of weird, but does anyone know what I'm talking about? God, I hope so.

2006-11-21 14:18:32 · 2 answers · asked by doomisdelicious 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a shower (1.5 yrs old) tiled with travertine stone and marble. We were told to clean with just shampoo or dish soap, but are having problems with mold growth in the corners. Looking for a safe cleaner.

2006-11-21 14:13:45 · 8 answers · asked by nellysgirl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Sear Kenmore Dryer 9 years old. Are the elements hard to replace? What and where do you disasseble to get to the element.

2006-11-21 14:12:56 · 3 answers · asked by Robert M 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

When I open my front door they're all dying to get in, how do I get rid of them, without getting rid of my outdoor light. Please help!!

2006-11-21 14:11:26 · 7 answers · asked by Claudia P 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-21 14:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by cartalk2006 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

got a great deal on a furnace but i need to know if a 70,000 btu furnace would be big enough or to big for a 1250 sq ft home.single level

2006-11-21 14:06:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

would it be durable? i figure rugs would cover most of the high trafific area. I want them to be chocolate brown, high gloss. is this practical?

2006-11-21 14:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've tried locating it, but can't. My furnace is 29 years old and the pilot is about 1 inch long on both sides of the burner. Is there a cap I have to remove to get to the adjustment screw? If there is a cap where is it on the unit?

2006-11-21 14:00:02 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I did a load with hot water, but accidentally left a blue tank top in there... ugh. Now everything is blue! Is there anything I can do to salvage my white (and other very light, originally various pastel colored) clothes? Right now everything is still sitting in the washer, wet...

Thank you!!!!

2006-11-21 13:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by melon_rose 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I put pastels on my wall and I want to remove it. Water and elbow grease just smears it. Help!

2006-11-21 13:58:02 · 2 answers · asked by Zoester 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Someone told me that their father routinely put gasoline on a log, let it soak in, then put it in a woodstove in the house to start a fire. I think this is incredibly, unbelievably stupid, but they insist I don't know what I'm talking about. Have you ever heard of this practice?

2006-11-21 13:57:43 · 11 answers · asked by squirrelsoftlady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think it is ceramic maybe coated metal...anyway it has scratch marks on it from where I was trying to get something out of the drain with a metal coat hanger and it is rusty looking. How can I repair or cover this up?

2006-11-21 13:51:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-21 13:50:57 · 10 answers · asked by wannaknow 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

..Not too much weight on top - extra boxes, etc. Doesn't have to be code, but it needs to be safe to walk around up there.

2006-11-21 13:44:38 · 7 answers · asked by solita 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

is it OK if i do replace a 150watt bulb with a 200 watt bulb in my shop? i dont want the place to burn down (and the light assembly does not have a max wattage sticker of any sort)

2006-11-21 13:44:18 · 7 answers · asked by joesixpack 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm writing a story for a school project, but I need to know when running tap water was first installed into houses! Please help.

2006-11-21 13:38:18 · 1 answers · asked by Alexa Wither 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-21 13:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Koko 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-21 13:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by Brian B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I ran out of dish washing detergent.

2006-11-21 13:34:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm not sure?

2006-11-21 13:32:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-21 13:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by its_just_me_dee34 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Christmas is hot, temperature wise, where we live, and we are having 17 people over. We will spend most of the day on our bland undecorated pergola. Any way of making it look Christmasy and inviting greatly appreciated!

2006-11-21 13:20:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-21 13:10:02 · 9 answers · asked by JOHN D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

After we replace the salt in our water softener we are all breaking out (like acne) for the first couple of weeks. Is there anything we can do, different type of salt, are we doing something wrong?

2006-11-21 13:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by Deborah M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dog chewed through part of my vacuum cleaner cord, can I tape it with electrical tape to save myself from shock? I have family coming over and can't afford to get a new vacuum right now.

2006-11-21 13:06:51 · 9 answers · asked by Cortney & Nathan 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-21 13:02:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

when installing heads for my arrows the super glue dried to fast and didnt get pushed all the way in so and to redo it.

2006-11-21 13:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by cecilyann2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

every time i read something on the web it is cold. then i started reading that u should use hot(about 100 F) or warm.

i also read that the high temperature wilts them, but if they r already wilted, then hat water revives them.

SO WAT IS BEST?

pllllleeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaase no silly answers or "i think this and i think that"

solid facts.ok?

2006-11-21 13:01:52 · 14 answers · asked by crystal 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am doing this project for school and I need to know how purple pitcher plants eat bugs

2006-11-21 13:01:42 · 4 answers · asked by yellowdogman1 2 in Garden & Landscape