Home & Garden - 22 November 2006

I know how to clean, but I want my house to be very spotless and I want to suprise my mom!! Please help me-Like should I check through papers if we don't need-Do the dishes- put things where they belong?? I want to hurry and I know everything but I want to be so relaxing and so so clean! PLEASE HELP!

2006-11-22 08:40:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Well I was wondering if anyone could help me:
A few years back we had a massive ant problem and my mum used these little traps.
It was like a circle box with a little hole in then you fill it with sugar, but in the sugar is poison or something like that.
I know this might sound strange but is there anywhere i could get information and maybe a picture of these contraptions for homework?

2006-11-22 08:40:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We just had to purchase a new flourescent light fixture. It says on the package 32 watt. We could only find 40 watt bulbs for the type we need and size for the fixture. Is this 8 watt difference a big deal or is it fine? We looked everywhere for lower wattage bulbs but had no luck.

2006-11-22 08:36:00 · 3 answers · asked by Liz L 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-22 08:34:15 · 4 answers · asked by nicnic 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-22 08:31:52 · 6 answers · asked by Simone W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been growing Cayenne peppers all summer and have had great results. How can I keep the same plant for next summer? Do I cut it down?? I've moved the plant inside, but the aphids are killing me (they won't go away) and I want to just put the plant into hibernation. Please help!

2006-11-22 08:28:13 · 8 answers · asked by eyegirl 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-22 08:17:11 · 11 answers · asked by Lynda R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

That is not destructive to the silver

2006-11-22 08:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Due to little ruggrats that dont mind. Please, I have tried everything that i could think of. I have even wasted my money on oxy clean **** that dont do ****. If you have any ideas please help i sure could use it before tomorrow.

2006-11-22 08:14:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

THE FEELING OF RUST..... IS ALMOST ORGASMIC

2006-11-22 07:59:31 · 21 answers · asked by Bruza 17/uk 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-22 07:58:08 · 10 answers · asked by chris l 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We are renovating a retirement home and need to cut through 4 layers of drywall.

2006-11-22 07:49:27 · 7 answers · asked by lisa w 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a dimmer switch on our front room lights that has stopped dimming when turned. Anybody any idea what the problem is? Does the entire switch need to be replaced? Is it something that we could replace ourselves?

2006-11-22 07:46:01 · 10 answers · asked by kerry s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

8a, to be exact. Everything I've read says zone 10 and 11, but I'd really like to try. I've read that some people have been able to, but can't find any growing tips. I don't want to grow it indoors unless I have to, but I don't mind wintering it. I like it, but keeping it indoors the scent just gets too strong!

2006-11-22 07:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Kirsty C 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am going to bargain hunt for a vintage/antique coffee table at either a thrift store, goodwill, salvation army, or somewhere in that range of stores. Which would I be most likely to find a coffee table in?

2006-11-22 07:31:55 · 10 answers · asked by ALT* 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Every now and then when a buy a new shirt and wash it, it comes out with a colored stain on the shirt. Sometimes it's pink, orange, or even red, and I dont even own a pink or orange shirt! I don't know where these colors even come from, and it usually happens on shirts I havent washed before. I always wash in cold water, and use "Clorox 2 for colors" non chlorine bleach and "Woolite for darks". Can anybody please help me?

2006-11-22 07:21:58 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan A 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-22 07:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It always blooms at this time of year. It doesn't even have blooms

2006-11-22 07:02:37 · 7 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I have got a dead mouse in my bathroom and it stinks so bad I can't go in without gaging. I have checkd every where and can't find it ,it may be underneath the sink, by squezzing through the hole around the pipe the mouse would have fit. But I'm not sure because it doesn't stink worse when I smell in the cabniets any advise or ideas would be greatly appreciated I need a shower and can't stand in the bathroom long enough to take one HELP!!!

2006-11-22 06:52:52 · 5 answers · asked by steffi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-22 06:51:31 · 24 answers · asked by eyes 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My nephew had an accident on my couch last night. The couch is cloth fabric almost khaki-like fabric. Any suggestions on how I can get whatever urine stain forms out when I get home tonight and before the guests come over tomorrow for Thanksgiving! Thanks for any help.

2006-11-22 06:38:11 · 7 answers · asked by aleftys 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Every now and then when a buy a new shirt and wash it, it comes out with a colored stain on the shirt. Sometimes it's pink, orange, or even red, and I dont even own a pink or orange shirt! I don't know where these colors even come from, and it usually happens on shirts I havent washed before. I always wash in cold water, and use "Clorox 2 for colors" non chlorine bleach and "Woolite for darks". Can anybody please help me?

2006-11-22 06:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan A 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

one of my favorite stickers no longer sticks because of the enheasive wore off can i make it stick again? without taping over it?

2006-11-22 06:34:37 · 9 answers · asked by 420-nirvana 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an electrical outlet that died. I checked the ciruit breakers and those were fine. I changed the receptacle, but its still without power. What can I do next before bringing in an electrician?

2006-11-22 06:32:35 · 7 answers · asked by Get Back 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please anyone tell me how to remove a black sharpie stains that my son painted on my brand new carpet... I have tried everything and it doens't go away. I'm very close to call the professional cleaner and they said it's going to cost me at least $75... THANK YOU and HAPPY HOLIDAY!

2006-11-22 06:31:55 · 7 answers · asked by flirtalicious 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What will happen if I use flat paint on top of a wall that has already been painted with an 'eggshell gloss'? Its the same color.

2006-11-22 06:31:46 · 4 answers · asked by naret 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have an old Victorian house that I want to open up. As you walk into the front door there is a nice sized foyer that is virtually unused. The stirs are to the left alongside the outer wall. To the right are french doors that open up to the livingroom. This is the wall I would like to take down to conect the foyer and the living area. However, I don't know if it is a load bearing wall. How can I tell without hiring a contractor? We are able to to the work ourselves without one but just want to be safe. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

2006-11-22 06:27:34 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-22 06:23:49 · 11 answers · asked by Queeny 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a calla lily that is entering its rest period (I think). All the flowers are dying, but the leaves still look great. My question is whether or not I continue watering it, giving it sun, etc, because I had one person say to take it out of its pot and put it in a closet, and others say just to take care of it like a normal plant? I'm very confused! thanks!

2006-11-22 06:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by todovabien 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-22 06:16:04 · 1 answers · asked by Neal R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling