Home & Garden - 5 December 2006

i love the smell of a real xmas tree, but dont like the mess, any idea what i can put into my room to get the effect of xmas without having the tree, merry xmas all

2006-12-05 20:43:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i need a several examples of weeds, can you give me at least 20?? tnx..

2006-12-05 20:39:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

how tall can my plant grow it is pretty big at the moment does it grow like a yukka and will it need support as it is tending to lean over

2006-12-05 20:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-05 20:35:09 · 1 answers · asked by hjll billy 1 in Garden & Landscape

it is situated at the edge of a farmers field is it legal for me to snip a couple of branches off or would i get into trouble.

2006-12-05 20:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

my uncle's having a new years eve party and there is going to be a few teenagers and younger children that are willing to sing the xmas song do they no it's xmas by band aid do you think we should do this we might get sponsored and give the money to the poorer children who don't get anything for xmas what do you think?

2006-12-05 19:59:03 · 16 answers · asked by beci 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to replace a torsion spring, with most site quoting $20 to $30 in parts (spring), but what is a reasonable price to expect and not get fleeced?

2006-12-05 19:58:51 · 21 answers · asked by gr8tango 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 19:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by Sandi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

because it is very hard to mop with ordinary mop as it catches on the sandstone its like mopping a concrete floor

2006-12-05 19:51:18 · 1 answers · asked by maureenhllnd 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-05 19:50:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-05 19:46:29 · 4 answers · asked by jnokins06 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

When the tank is refilling and heating the water, there are thumps, bumps, pops and sorta sounds like a gurgle... reminds me of the sound of water about to boil on a stove. Does this mean it is going bad? I have released the pressure valve on top and the drain valve on the bottom..it hasn't changed the noises. I still have hot water.. but I'm not sure for how long.... it is a gas water heater. Any suggestions??/ or should I call the plumber??

2006-12-05 19:44:12 · 3 answers · asked by Laura 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 19:43:25 · 6 answers · asked by jnokins06 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Personally I don't mind it, the only thing I hate is folding washed laundery and putting it away. Any motivational tips would be greatly appreciated... Have a wonderful day!!!

2006-12-05 19:40:26 · 17 answers · asked by sonia 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-05 19:32:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm in Gloucestershire and I'm not Trade. I need a sheet to repair a table!!!!

2006-12-05 19:25:19 · 6 answers · asked by paulcop99 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I vistited a friend today only to find them rather distraught about a blocked toilet, infact my friend was trying to unblock it by prodding it with a clothes hanger !!? It turn out she had no other means of tackling the problem, it was a real mess full to rim (not just with water.....) she had got on some really long rubber gloves so I asked her why she didn't just reach in and try to pull out the blockage, basically she was too much of a wuss/too hungover from the party that caused the problem.......to attempt this, me being the helpful friend I am borrowed the gloves, I didnt think about checking the gloves, I put them on and put my hand into the brown water I pulled out the blockage (a full roll of paper rammed down there) then took off the glove and realised I might as well have done this bare handed ! When I examined the glove it only had a tiny hole in the palm I cannot believe how much sh*t leaked in. Has this happened to anyone else or was I really unlocky ?

2006-12-05 19:01:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anna B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there any way I can tape/glue it back to the plant and it will still survive? They are the only flowers on the orchid. At the moment it is sitting in water.

2006-12-05 18:30:27 · 4 answers · asked by No-ni-nu 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm a 20-year old college student, renting a room from a married couple. My room is pretty small (10' x 10') and I tend to be kind of a pack rat, lol. I desperately need more light in it! I can't do anything crazy like install track lighting...I was hoping for some creative lighting ideas? I have limited space and don't really want to put huge lamps everywhere. Any space-saving ideas?

2006-12-05 18:12:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The cabinets were made in the 1950's (I think) by Geneva.
The handle looks like it has a bin pull part and has a recessed backing.
The handle is silver and the backing is white.

2006-12-05 18:12:19 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah J 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Recently when we use our shower, there is a steady stream of water running from the faucet, even when the shower knob is turned on full blast. It doesn't seem to be affecting the water pressure of the shower, but we'd rather that all the water be going to the shower head. What's causing this, and how can we fix it?

2006-12-05 18:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by flyingmouse77 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i went to a salon to get my facial hair remove; the hot wax dripped on my silk blouse; how do you get the stain out?

2006-12-05 18:04:07 · 2 answers · asked by shirleyj 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-05 18:01:15 · 14 answers · asked by robyn b 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My Christmas tree fell on me while I was moving around it. I noticed I had tree sap on my jacket after I had repositioned the tree. I have heard of using petroleum based solvents, but I am afraid that this may harm my jacket. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2006-12-05 17:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by field_ump 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't really know what is wrong, but I get the feeling its one of those simple problems to fix.

This is my first few months living away from my parents so I don't know how to do anything yet really.

The oven has stopped working, and the switch (to turn the oven on) usually glows red when turned on does not glow anymore. Also the microwave oven doesn't work when plugged into an outlet near the oven.

Is there something I can do myself to solve this problem, or should I contact my landlord to get an electrician over to fix it?

2006-12-05 17:40:51 · 11 answers · asked by Debbs 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the Bay Area (California). My Maple is loosing all of its leaves. It looks like it is dying. Is this how it is supposed to look this time of year? We have been getting into the low 30's at night.

2006-12-05 17:20:50 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

What temperature do you keep it during the day and do you keep that same temperature during the night?

2006-12-05 17:15:35 · 13 answers · asked by bansri47 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-05 17:12:46 · 5 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i live in a house with a basement apartment. this old lady and her 20 something daughter lives there. the old lady is on disability and never goes anywhere. sometimes i smell rotten garbage coming up from the vents, she blasts music and bangs around all night. not to mention all the garbage and old matresses and couches she has scattered all over the lawn. filled all our parking spaces with old broken down cars, we are forced to park down the street. i could go on but i wouldnt have enough space. when we have tried to talk to her about it she tell us shes old and there is nothing she can do about it. I am so fed up. we are planning on buying this place in 6 months. i want her out before then. any ideas?

2006-12-05 17:10:26 · 14 answers · asked by silentdreamin 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Obviously, it must be nonflammable and not damaging to my rubber seals. I was thinking about RV antifreeze.

2006-12-05 17:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by mrthreee 3 in Maintenance & Repairs