Home & Garden - 27 November 2006

There is a quarter size dark brown mark. Can this be removed or lightened? A napkin caught fire and was dropped on my kitchen linoleum floor.

2006-11-27 05:36:43 · 6 answers · asked by cb.hmgbrd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i washed them without knowing i had two red wash towels that were in the washer and when i finished my washing they all came out pink!i have tried bleach and no luck! any suggestions?

2006-11-27 05:36:00 · 10 answers · asked by hot_latina_in_the_house! 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I found a small leafy plant discarded in a trash can at work. It still looked mostly healthy, so I trimmed off the dead parts and decided to keep it. The plant had a plastic container with holes on the bottom for water to drain.

My question is, will it hurt the plant to put it in a ceramic coffee cup? My concern is drainage. I am not sure if the roots will be harmed due to the water sitting down there since there are no holes at the bottom. The plant had its own potting soil so I just moved all of that, along with the plant, into the cup.

I don't know what species the plant is. The leaves are long, thin, and pointed, with pale streaks interspersed with the green.

Thanks for your help.

2006-11-27 05:35:04 · 133 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-27 05:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by bladiman00 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'll probably have to make it myself. I want it to say Bah Humbug! (it's a joke for a friend). Thanks.

2006-11-27 05:29:33 · 1 answers · asked by FunnieBunnie 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-27 05:27:57 · 5 answers · asked by . . 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 05:23:51 · 6 answers · asked by Military Man 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I went to Home Depot to buy an insulating blanket for my hot water heater. My local store doesn't carry them. The sales person told me that if there's a water heater fire, and you're using a water heater blanket, most insurance companies won't provide coverage for the damage. I would have thought that manufacturers would be smart enough to make them out of fire-resistant materials. I couldn't find anything in my HO policy about this issue, but I may have missed something in the fine print.

2006-11-27 05:23:05 · 6 answers · asked by Old School Slots 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What kind of tradesman should I hire to work on my internal doors and millwork? Some of my woodwork in my bathroom seems to have water damage. My dog scratched up a couple of doors.

2006-11-27 05:19:17 · 5 answers · asked by BAM 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I read a short list of things you should do before selling your house. One of the things that they said you should do is remove all smells from the house. How do you do that? I'd imagine having the carpet cleaned is one. I do have 1 dog (beagle).

2006-11-27 05:17:10 · 9 answers · asked by BAM 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-27 05:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

System is approximately 12 years old.

2006-11-27 05:09:18 · 5 answers · asked by Ammy 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I moved into a nice two story townhome that has 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached garage and washer n dryer hookups. Because i am on section 8 my rent is only $297.00 a month. My friend who moved from one of the townhomes warned me that the townhomes have field mice that come in from the field.When the manager of these townhomes called me and told me that i was next to move in after a 1 1/2 yr wait i jumped at the opportunity. First i told the manager that i heard that they have mice and she replied that it was no longer a problem. I recently complained to the manager that there are mice and she sent out a stupid exterminator who only gave me some cardboard traps w/ really sticky super glue like stuff. He told me to put them in each corner of the house and add a drop of peanut butter to them and wait to catch the mice. Well after two weeks i've only caught one little baby mouse but there are still like 5 mice remaining. I threatened the manager that i was looking for a new

2006-11-27 05:03:54 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

is it true that if you hang your washed wet clothing on a wooden banister it will cause rot in the wood???
i've seen people do it ever since i was little and now i was told not to do it ause i will ruin the banister..

2006-11-27 05:02:45 · 11 answers · asked by bumblebeetuna 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 05:00:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-27 04:59:40 · 11 answers · asked by mimis105 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-27 04:58:40 · 4 answers · asked by Muslim Man 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to install bamboo floors and was looking for a durable product as I have kids and a dog. I read somewhere the woven type was the best but I was also looking for brands that are recommended.

2006-11-27 04:50:56 · 4 answers · asked by DG 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I sanitize my counters and take out the trash EVERYDAY. It doesn't seem to be working. Any suggestions??

2006-11-27 04:48:35 · 5 answers · asked by kaylab87 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-27 04:46:46 · 10 answers · asked by teal_chica 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've tried the circuit breakers ... that's not the problem. :(

2006-11-27 04:45:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have wallpaperd over vynal and since the winter has begun,and the heating has been on its been peeling off. So I have had to re do it but brofre i do is there anything that will keep it from peeling off again?

2006-11-27 04:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by Alison S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am renting a house and recently I have noticed there are bats living inside the walls of the laundry room which is off the carport, weve seen them a few times but I can hear them every time I go out there and the worse problem is the awful disgusting smell of urine that is taking over the entire laundry room, and now I have started smelling that same smell in our bathroom which is closest to the laundry room, my husband is going to talk to the landlords this weekend about it, but my question is has anyone else ever had this kind of a problem? do exterminators take care of bats, and also will they do something to get rid of the smell as well? thanks alot.

2006-11-27 04:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by domsmom701 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

a new kitten piddled on my down comforter, (in a duvet of course). The duvet is machine washable, the comforter is not. There is a small stain, but I am more concerned with the urine smell. I don't want a repeat experience! Do the home dry cleaning products work? (I have access to a front load dryer), or do I need to break down and have it professionally cleaned?

2006-11-27 04:23:14 · 8 answers · asked by tchilev 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

No basement single floor apartment Area used to be a landfill smell is kind of like puke very pungent and seems to be stronger at ceiling than floor carpets cleaned

2006-11-27 04:17:37 · 13 answers · asked by HEART ATTACK 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 04:17:22 · 5 answers · asked by Sheriff Liz 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-27 04:16:45 · 6 answers · asked by dewcooljohn 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in an apartment and had the maintenance guys come in on a friday when i went out of town. I came home to find the work not done yet they had gone through everything i own and even took a vibrator! This is sick and i want to know what rights i have in this whole thing. thanks

2006-11-27 04:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by kristi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have sprouted an Avocado tree from seed in water. It is about 17 inches tall with six leaves on top and lots of buds on the stem.
I want to transplant it into soil and I need to know if I should prune it before or after I do that? Also wondering how much I should take off?

2006-11-27 04:08:18 · 5 answers · asked by Leslie A 1 in Garden & Landscape

Last year it was all silver,year before it was all gold.

2006-11-27 04:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by glasgow girl 6 in Decorating & Remodeling