Home & Garden - 22 November 2006

2006-11-22 23:59:00 · 11 answers · asked by Kinloch K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My mother has an electric oil-filled radiator attached to the wall in her downstairs loo. I want to repaint this, but all radiator paints I have found seem to specify that they can only be used with water-filled radiators. Is there any paint available which is suitable for painting an oil-filled radiator?

2006-11-22 23:37:40 · 8 answers · asked by dave1booth 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

is it some kind of a device to prevent household merchandise from getting damaged by lightning when there's a thunderstorm occuring around?

2006-11-22 23:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by Cloud Strife 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

With winter now almost here, is it cheaper for me to keep my house warm by running the central heating on level 2-3 all day or running it on full power, level 5-6 for two hours in the morning, two hours in afternoon and two hours in the evening?

2006-11-22 23:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-22 23:24:57 · 2 answers · asked by suki's mom 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-22 23:23:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-22 23:07:28 · 1 answers · asked by kay_emmens 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i opened the bathroom window, but the lock went in and now it won't unlock, have broken two keys trying to open in a half way position... Do I unscrew and take to a double glazing merchant.

2006-11-22 23:01:44 · 4 answers · asked by gem 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

With & without roots? How long will they last in the house?

2006-11-22 22:48:24 · 20 answers · asked by esmequeenoftheworld 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-22 22:35:39 · 5 answers · asked by csiders30 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-22 22:34:18 · 13 answers · asked by Pollyanna 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

have anyone ever been disapointed from MFI poor service? all they do is ignore your phone call and play passing the parcle about your problem which regard from their terrible service? let me know and we will see we might set up a web site againts them!

2006-11-22 22:28:32 · 8 answers · asked by Phuong J 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I borrowed this really expensive book from my cousin and there are some pencil marks and I don't know how they got there! How do I erase them without dirtying or damaging the book! Help!

2006-11-22 22:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by Hey look at the Sun 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I currently heat my water tank for our power shower/bath with gas. i have three daughters and they all shower in the morning, the gas is on for three hours to ensure there is enough hot water for all of them. However, our tank has an electric switch connected to the immersion heater in the tank which gives us instant hot water (like using and electric shower). My question is, would it be cheaper to have the water heated by the electrics for 30 minutes while the girls have showers or to heat the whole tank for three hours with gas. I know gas is considered cheaper than electricity but even in this case? And what about the environmental issues?

2006-11-22 22:19:39 · 9 answers · asked by andi_jc 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The space for cooker is 60cm (W) X 60cm (D) X 90 cm (H), distance to top box above cooker is 96cm and 60cm wide, cupboards either side of space for cooker are 46cm above worktop. If you need more info please let me know. Thanks!

2006-11-22 22:07:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My gutters are way too high for me to reach so i havnt had them cleaned in over 3 years...i think next spring i will have them cleaned and have those sponge like inserts put in that you can get, i wonder how much that will cost for a 1100 sq ft house. Anyone have any advise about all of this?

2006-11-22 21:56:18 · 11 answers · asked by EAT! 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for signs to stick up saying that your home has an alrm system in place. I live in London - does anybody know where I can get these from?

2006-11-22 21:32:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-22 21:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by hslim_uk 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

How do you all get the really burn't on fat and juice off your ovens. I can't shift it with any oven cleaners I've used.

2006-11-22 21:10:07 · 17 answers · asked by bad-dreemz 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-22 21:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by Shef.. 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have managed to kill two in the last 6 months what am I doing wrong. I never water them from above (i know not to do that) but this last one just started wilting on my and the stems went all mushy and now it has died. Does anyone know how I can bring it back to life? I have left it on a cool windowsill out of direct sunlight as I know it prefers this please help. (I promise I am not a plant killer all my other plants are very well) Thanks

2006-11-22 20:54:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

the hole where the water is flushed down, the part you can see...

2006-11-22 20:40:28 · 9 answers · asked by Leon B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Is there anything i can put in my wardrobe to make the clothes have that fresh, clean smell? Some of my clothes which i don't wear that often smell mouldy very quickly :(

2006-11-22 20:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by blankparcel 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just moved into a new apartment and there are several cigarette burns on the carpet, is there an easy way to remove them without replacing the whole carpet? someone told me to try using a wire brush drill attachment to get them out. I tried it and it did ok but the carpet was still a little discolored so looking for a better method.

2006-11-22 20:26:05 · 5 answers · asked by flyfisherman_46 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Preferably a brightly coloured smoke (red, orange, green, etc.) for finding leaks in pipes, duct work, etc. and tracing under ground burrows and leeds, etc.

2006-11-22 20:25:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i had a safety check on it about 4 days ago, they said everything is fine, but for the last few nights the flame has been going out and i need to turn it back on i never had this problem before is it a health hazzard??, my boilers not very old, the make on my gas safety check sheet says the make is a potterton and its fairly new, any ideas why it keeps going out???????

2006-11-22 20:03:27 · 9 answers · asked by east london 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone explain to me about that as I saw this word "Melamine ware" under the plastic plate.

Many Thanks

2006-11-22 19:44:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

cleaning agents made of natural ingredients used to clean water marks on chrome coated or stainless faucets

2006-11-22 19:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by paopao 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i just got a delonghi with a 2kw heat out put...

2006-11-22 19:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by tash 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I found a computer desk a couple of days ago in really good condition ... so I took it home and spray painted it black today to match my other furniture. I put it in my room, set my computer up on it, and threw out my old desk and everything, but now the paint is chipping and scratching off like crazy! Is there anyway to fix this??

2006-11-22 19:03:14 · 5 answers · asked by SureShana 1 in Maintenance & Repairs