Home & Garden - 6 December 2006

So many people use baby wipes on their leather sofas, but many of you have said that its "bad" for your sofa. Why? what are the reasons behind it.
ALSO, how can you condition your leather sofa other than going and buying a conditioner? any natural products someone can recommend??

2006-12-06 23:57:34 · 10 answers · asked by Confused&inTrouble 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 23:48:44 · 9 answers · asked by Karma 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am moving in to a flat but don't intend to stay permanently,perhaps 1 year.The landlord is replacing the avocado bathroom suite with a new white one.The problem is the sandy coloured tiles are horrible and will look even worse against the white bath.
Does painting the tiles work effectively,and if so what is the best way to do it?

2006-12-06 23:44:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-06 23:43:35 · 2 answers · asked by BARROWMAN 6 in Other - Home & Garden

It is saying we have had building works done and it is holding up the completion. However we have lived in the house for 6 years and have never had anything done. What can I do about this?

Thanks

2006-12-06 23:35:37 · 9 answers · asked by LOAJP 3 in Other - Home & Garden

When I turned the wall switch on, the bulb blew, and now there is no power to the fan OR the light. I checked the breaker, so it's not that....HELP!

2006-12-06 23:34:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have no fireplaces but my home is heated by oil. Do I need to get my chimney sweeped?

2006-12-06 23:24:43 · 3 answers · asked by Westport 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a converted attic. Behind my walls there is a hollow triangular space where the roof meets the top of the walls. I have access to this area and as it has a floor it is completly safe to walk about in. However each night for about a week I have heard something walking/scratching and jumping about in my attic space. When i open the door it has run away. I live on the third floor in a stone house in Scotland. What animal is it most likely to be and what can I do to get rid of it?

2006-12-06 23:21:23 · 24 answers · asked by IwishicoulddeleteYahooAnswers 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Q1
in the winter months my garden is like a bog,
in the summer its very dry any ideas???

2006-12-06 23:20:55 · 12 answers · asked by ireland d 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi, I have a front loadign washing machine adn want to bleach my whites, how do i do it? Do i soak them first and then put them into the machine or do I put it in the powder drawer? Also, how much do I put in? And one more thing, if you have a white bra or top with black trimming, i take it that cant be bleached? Thanks in advanc! the not so domesticated girl!

2006-12-06 23:18:10 · 7 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 22:35:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My roofer is a respectable businessman, and does roofing all year long. He says it's fine to roof during the winter as long as it's not raining. Other people have told me the shingles won't "seal". I'm worried, but I want to trust my contractor. He was recommended highly by several people, also, I really can't let the roof go through the whole winter. I already have some water damage.

2006-12-06 22:33:26 · 8 answers · asked by tobydoby 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 22:16:54 · 9 answers · asked by Indian_P 2 in Garden & Landscape

It was invented by an Oz company, but cant remember the name.

2006-12-06 21:56:09 · 3 answers · asked by Doogah 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i've just used a caustic spray and my arms are still burning

2006-12-06 21:33:41 · 9 answers · asked by Hudman 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

the door to the side of our house is stuck the top moves but not the bottom i think the lock has gone but i've never taken one apart before.I would call in the company that fitted it but that was astral and thay have just gone bust. someone please help

2006-12-06 21:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by bk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

counters, etc and repainting. I feather dusted it and started coughing and couldn't stop for hours and next day still bothering me some..what is the dust that was everwhere no matter how far away and is in it and is it dangerous to breath?

2006-12-06 21:05:19 · 4 answers · asked by janie 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

then replaced all with new. when I came back after 4 days, everything in my small apartment no matter how far away was covered with a thick coating of dust. I feather dusted it and then started couching hard and couldn't stop..coughed on and off for hours till I feel asleep..in morning seemed allright but now it feels like my breathing is labored and hard to breathe..feels like airway is clogged; however, I was in a minor traffic accident tonight and apparently hit chest on steering wheel and had difficulty breathing and getting a deep breath (couldn't go to hospital as no way home as car undriveable) so tonights breathing problems may or may not be due to residual and recirculated dust or missed spots.

My question..what could be in that dust and was it dangerous to breath it? any solutions?

2006-12-06 20:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by janie 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

The boiler has a theromstat, the wall has a theromstat, the radiator has a theromstat. If I want to set the temperature constantly at 20 degree, which one should I set? Can you explain the different use of the thermostats? I understand that the boilder would stop when it reaches, say 20C and run again when it falls below 20c, but my boilder does not restart, particularly in the morning. My boiler is a new boiler.

2006-12-06 20:29:00 · 7 answers · asked by Beckham 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have some baby clothes that have stains on it ,I would love to take it off,how?

2006-12-06 20:28:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kathleen V 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Where does the heat go?

2006-12-06 20:27:24 · 3 answers · asked by Deb den 1 in Other - Home & Garden

...and if the residue already exists, how can you remove it?

thanks.

2006-12-06 19:38:08 · 14 answers · asked by jose 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

in personality

2006-12-06 19:20:27 · 9 answers · asked by ramesh c 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-06 19:15:55 · 3 answers · asked by niki 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-06 19:05:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

SHARP
Carousel II
Convection Microwave Oven
Model R-9H60
Serial# 16203
Auto-Touch Control Panel
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Kenmore 26 porcelain plus refrigerator
Model# 106.8576980 (Almond)
Part# 989509
Replacement for Part# 1101014
Starter relay
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Tatung standing fan (model SLA 16 p)
Swivel joint
Oscillator – worm gear assembly
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I have checked the original company's support for each one and repairclinic.com with no luck.

2006-12-06 18:51:25 · 4 answers · asked by DBDev 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is a ~10yr old Majestic he32tn fireplace installed by the previous owner of the house. I normally keep the pilot light out because I don't use if often, lighting the pilot requires holding down the knob for ~3 minutes before it lights successfully which takes more than average patience since the spring pressure on the knob is high.

From that point everything is ok and the unit puts out nice heat until about 20 minutes later when suddenly I hear a click/ping and both the flames and the pilot go out.

I just had a service person here today who cleaned the pilot unit, but it didn't change the behavior. I could swear once I saw it go out then come back on later, but maybe that was a freak accident, it didn't repeat tonight.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

2006-12-06 18:48:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Only some of the plants are coming out with the leaves not being big. Most of the plants are coming out with nice looking leaves but on some the leaves are kind of curled up and scrunched up. If anyone knows why it will be a big help. Thanks

2006-12-06 18:46:30 · 6 answers · asked by Jordan S 1 in Garden & Landscape

My neighbors' garage is a warehouse with shelving units floor to ceiling. The garage has straight rows and walkways. They seem to operate a distribution business from their garage.

2006-12-06 18:27:59 · 4 answers · asked by Blu 3 in Other - Home & Garden

save money to hack the tiles... so looking for service provider to respray the tiles

2006-12-06 18:27:46 · 2 answers · asked by Curiousity Kills the Cat 1 in Decorating & Remodeling