Home & Garden - 2 December 2006

a friend of mine bought me some clothes and i happy butt the clothes is just a tad too big i actually wanna know how i can shrink the clothes so that it can fit me i dont want to upset her so i wanna wear the clothes.i just need t know how to shrink clothes

2006-12-02 14:54:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-02 14:49:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The wall paper is in very good condition, but it is old, and we removed it from our bedroom, and it was a horrible job. We would like like to know if it is ok to paint over it with a good oil based paint?

2006-12-02 14:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by Scatter 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-02 14:42:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 5 month old, and disinfectant/antibacterial spray is pretty expensive.. like diapers and formula don't cost enough?? So what is the ratio of bleach to water to use as a disinfectant/antibacterial?

2006-12-02 14:39:37 · 7 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-02 14:27:06 · 7 answers · asked by tommy lampini 1 in Garden & Landscape

I see them in catalogues and in stores... but... I don't know, doesn't seem Christmasy enough for me...

2006-12-02 14:26:57 · 7 answers · asked by mellybee4321 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a roomate who is in the shower for a half an hour, sometimes more. We split the water bill which is why I'm curious

2006-12-02 14:22:24 · 16 answers · asked by Joe B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have purchased many orchids plants and killed them. After more than 3 dozens or so (I lost count) in 5 years, I finally was able to get 2 of my orchids still alive, it's been more than 6 months. One is oncidium, the other is dendrobium. I've been placing them in the bathroom window above the shower after the blooms fell. The oncidium has spiked again (yipee). The dendrobium looks okay, but I cut off the flower stems after the blooms fell months ago. Is this okay? I'm also purchasing several other orchids (1 vanda, 1 phal, 1 cymbidium and 1 cattleya). Can any of them be planted outside? Also, any tips on how to cut off the stems after blooms for each species are appreciated. For fertilizing, I read that I should fertilize every 10 days to 2 weeks. How long do I have to do this and when? Is it all year long? Is the fertilizing method the same for all orchid species? When's blooming season for each species? What type of orchid media should I use? Thank you much for the tips.

2006-12-02 14:21:53 · 3 answers · asked by Buttheadkitty 1 in Garden & Landscape

They sit on my balcony and not only defecate everywhere, they make the loud courting noise that wakes me up every morning around 7am. Is there anything I can put out there that they are afraid of or hate the smell of? I wouldn't want to install some "no-landing" spikes, netting or such as the apt is a temporary spot for me and those things could be pricey. Thank you for any advice.

2006-12-02 14:15:38 · 8 answers · asked by kkaller 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We live by a tree nursery with lots of open space. Every Fall when the weather gets cooler we set snap traps, baited with peanut butter, in our storage room to catch any mice which get into our house to escape the cold. We have sealed everything we can find and usually get a few mice per winter. This year, each morning when we check the traps, the PB is licked off and the trap is NOT sprung! I've read that shrews don't eat PB and voles are seemingly big enough (similar to a mouse) to spring the traps. Any other ideas?

2006-12-02 14:13:50 · 9 answers · asked by Maureen B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i purchased a color called "mulled wine" by Behr paints, for the living room walls... our house has a really open concept and my husband does not like it.... says it looks too contemporary and that we have a "country" house.... is there anything i can do to make this better?

2006-12-02 14:05:07 · 20 answers · asked by don't be rude. 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a nice area in So Cal.Thank you.

2006-12-02 14:02:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-02 13:59:55 · 14 answers · asked by Mrs. Worley 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

NO IM NOT GOING TO DO THIS

If I have an extension cord in a wall outlet in my house and I cut the cord with pliers, is the shock enough to kill me? and if anyone knows, how much voltage comes out of an outlet?

2006-12-02 13:55:35 · 13 answers · asked by BM33 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in NC, and I want to plant something in the low lying area of my yard to prevent standing water.

2006-12-02 13:47:26 · 10 answers · asked by gym gunkie 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a sleigh bed I believe is antique. It is made of a dark wood that seems to be somewhat soft. I would like to find out what kind of wood it is. Does anyone know how to tell?

2006-12-02 13:38:33 · 1 answers · asked by calimari 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

when can i buy solar christmas lights in southern california? please do not give me internet sites. i just want the name of the places that sell these. thanks.

2006-12-02 13:37:36 · 3 answers · asked by amo 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

wgat are earthships made of?

2006-12-02 13:36:51 · 1 answers · asked by chiquita d 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I had a water leak which the AHS dudes came and fixed. They said that they wouldnt cover "fixing" the wet carpet and padding since that is not covered in their warranty.

It is saturday night and it looks like the earliest i can contact someone to come fix my carpet might be Monday -- i have fans running and have sucked out some of the water from the carpet. Is it ok to wait till Monday (in all about 48 hours) to get some professional help or do you suggest that I try to get someone in tomorrow (Sunday)?

The affected area is about 20 sq feet in the bathroom on the ground floor.

Thanks for your help!

2006-12-02 13:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by newlex 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-02 13:30:29 · 9 answers · asked by pinacoladasundae 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have read other suggestions about putting aspirin in the water - how much, and how often? Or adding sugar to the water. Again, how much and how often? Finally, I read that putting alcohol in the water helps by preventing the trunk from sealing off so it will keep absorbing water. But what KIND of alcohol? (I'm hoping plain old isopropyl, not premium scotch...) Thanks!

2006-12-02 13:26:44 · 3 answers · asked by Heckel 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-02 13:19:06 · 8 answers · asked by Mig54 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-02 13:16:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The arms of my computer chair are covered by white-out (liquid paper) and I need to get rid of the stains fast! What do I do?

2006-12-02 13:16:19 · 3 answers · asked by curiousityandthecat 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-02 13:11:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

because in the 8th grade, this one teacher brought in liquid nitrogen and poured some on the floor...it picked up dirt and left the floor with a shiny gleam. What if this is a future cleaning tool...or will it be?

2006-12-02 13:04:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-02 13:03:15 · 7 answers · asked by Cosmic I 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Can anyone tell me if there is a fan inside of the box? THe freezer iced up and I am not sure if a fan died on me or the defrost heaters went bad. The unit is only 1 1/2 years old.

2006-12-02 12:59:48 · 7 answers · asked by tank_man2002 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to get rid of them, but without chemicals.

2006-12-02 12:59:12 · 15 answers · asked by Kryptoph 4 in Other - Home & Garden