Home & Garden - 6 December 2006

I have discovered white and green mould inside my wardrobe and had to throw clothes and shoes away and also today as i was cleaning my sofa i have found it on the cushions on my leather sofa (the material part) it has vacuumed off but has stained it. It is not on the floor or walls....What has caused this??

2006-12-06 04:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by druscilla c 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am new to oil heat and radiators, i seem to be using alot of oil very quickly, i keep messing with the valves but i am unsure of what i am doing, i think i am not doing it right cause the radiators are making loud noises, what are the valves and how do i use them, also what should i do to conserve oil without freezing my children.

2006-12-06 04:16:20 · 3 answers · asked by Trisha T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does charcoal really work?

2006-12-06 04:10:00 · 15 answers · asked by mazzy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Other than making a mess of a wash cloth, does anyone have suggestions on how to get a peanut butter jar clean, quickly, and easily.

2006-12-06 04:08:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I already asked this question but must have put it in the wrong catogory because the people who answered did not know what they were talking about. I had a new rolled up carpet stored in the garage while I rehabed a house. Unknown to me about 2 gal of antifreeze was spilled on the floor in the garage and the carpet soaked it up. It was there about 1 month. I discoved this when we went to install the carpet. The antifreeze evaporated but left an oily feel and a bad smell of antifreeze. What is the best way to get the smell out and the oily feel off?

2006-12-06 04:07:54 · 2 answers · asked by john doe 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am buying a home in California and was disappointed to learn that my appraisal for my lender came in exactly at the negotiated sales price of the home. I later learned that he appraiser was provided the sales price of the home. I refuse to believe that it is merely a coincidence that the appraisal is exactly the same as the sales price. I believe this a huge bias for an appraiser that prevents them from being objective and deriving a truly independent valuation. I also suspect that they "did the math backwords" in getting to their appraisal amount.

When I questioned the appraiser she was emphatic that having the sales price is essential and in fact in California, as of 1 Jan 07, all appraisers are required to review the sales contract.

Any suggestions? Is there a way to get a good appraisal done w/out the bias of having the sales price known?
At first I thought the appraiser was stating the home was worth at least the appraised amount-but was told she came to exact amt.

2006-12-06 04:00:52 · 4 answers · asked by andersonwwjr 1 in Other - Home & Garden

it is a plant

2006-12-06 04:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by ricky_satepauhoodle 1 in Garden & Landscape

There are a little over 100 of us living at the Hidden Urban Gnome Reserve & Sanctuary and we're not sure if we have a population problem or if we can still accept more Gnomes at HUGRS. How many Gnomes can really live here without us being overpopulated? http://www.geocities.com/gnome_reserve (google "hidden urban gnome reserve & sanctuary")

2006-12-06 03:56:28 · 2 answers · asked by Gnome R 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-06 03:53:10 · 10 answers · asked by pevans_us 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 03:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by Dee B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Also, would it be a good idea or not, to even run the ceiling fan (it's in my six-month-old daughter's room), since we have a forced hot air heater and the dust can get bad at times. I try to keep it (the dust) down to a dull roar and we run a humidifier in her room, but I was just wondering if the ceiling fan would help circulate the heat better, or if it would just stir up allergens? And if we should run it, which way? Thanks. :)

2006-12-06 03:49:56 · 18 answers · asked by peachy78 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 03:49:05 · 1 answers · asked by Trisha T 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-06 03:46:31 · 5 answers · asked by hadynthecruel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi all

I need to temporarily move some pipework. Is it ok to unscrew a compression joint, then later to refit the joint using the same olive and the same connection?

Or do I have to cut off the olive and start again further up the pipe.

What is the official rule on this?
Thanks
Matt

2006-12-06 03:46:26 · 4 answers · asked by Matty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 03:42:43 · 8 answers · asked by Emma K 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-06 03:42:38 · 4 answers · asked by honey_pink_sky 2 in Other - Home & Garden

looking for an etched wall map of the world approx 3ft long by 18inches tall the etching is on a metallic background price in heals is £100 need one before christmas

2006-12-06 03:40:50 · 4 answers · asked by tiger lily 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in Halifax, NS, Canada, and I wanted to buy a bonsai tree for my mother. Does anyone have any idea where I could buy one?

2006-12-06 03:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

my brother has all this stuff in an extra room of ours, but of course he locks it and i can never find the key. is there some type of device i can make, or something i can use to see under the door. i can see under it but just a peep, just enough to see the bottom of a table. i need to see up, into the room, you know?

2006-12-06 03:35:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The colors I am using are dark blue and light blue Should I make one wall the darker color as a accent wall. Too much light blue might be to juvenile. I want a clean proffessional look. Any Ideas are appreciated. shoudl I invest in chair molding?

2006-12-06 03:33:53 · 5 answers · asked by Maizy * 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

my retarded boyfriend bought a dirt devil featherlite vacuum, but i don't think he realized he purchased a remanufactured one. It wored fine for a hot second, until the belt broke. and i have replaced that belt like 5 times, and then i noticed the thing i put the belt on was really hot and as soon as i turned the vacuum on it broke and it was smoking! What the hell could it be? I'vve spent like 20 bucks on belts and if i buy anymore it would be the price of the vaccum, any ideas of what it could be?

2006-12-06 03:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 03:24:21 · 3 answers · asked by leigh30 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My granite supplier/installer told me my kitchen countertop needs two pieces of slab. I wonder why I want a connection gap in between. Is he telling the truth or he just try to scam me with non-standard price on standard slabs? What are the standard sizes of the granite slab?

2006-12-06 03:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by homeylee 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

One of my gardening clients wants some; I've got seed from the speciman she likes but want to get it right. I'm still a greenhorn in the nurseryman bisiness.

2006-12-06 03:19:56 · 2 answers · asked by renhoez 5 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-06 03:04:22 · 3 answers · asked by belvederedrinks 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 03:04:05 · 8 answers · asked by Christina K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I measure 10 volts A.C between Neutral & Ground in the panel. Everything in the panel is shut-off, so there is no loads. How can I fix this problem. I have weird stuff going on with my computers throughtout the house and other entertainment equipment acting not normal at times.

2006-12-06 02:58:15 · 5 answers · asked by honker 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

my clothes got some candle wax stuck on it how can i remove it without damaging the clothes its on plz help me

2006-12-06 02:53:38 · 7 answers · asked by YungBeverage 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 02:50:21 · 5 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am a weekend do-it-yourselfer looking to buy an air compressor to aid in a project basement finishing of a 12’ x 12’ room. One tool I would like to use is a framing nailer with an air compressor to frame the partition walls. I really don’t want to spend a lot of money on a compressor. I have spoken to a tool manufacturer on their framing nailer and they keep saying they recommend an air compressor with 6 CFM @ 90 PSI. Doesn’t CFM mean the recovery rate of the compressor? If I have 90 PSI coming through the regulator then it should work fine right?

If I have to waiting a few minutes between shooting a half a dozen nails, its no big deal.
Would I be better with a 150 max PSI compressor or one that is 125 max PSI?

Compressor?
Porter Cable 150 max PSI, 6 gallon – 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI ($180 US, includes brad nailer)
or
Campbell Hausfeld 1.3 H.P. 125 max PSI, 15 gallon – 3.7 SCFM @ 90 PSI ($180 US)

Framing nailer?
Grizzly 21 degree round-head model #H7665 ($100 US)

Thanks!!!

2006-12-06 02:48:28 · 3 answers · asked by ADKstorm 2 in Decorating & Remodeling