Home & Garden - 7 December 2006

I fogged out the attic but these big flies are still getting into my house (one every 15 min.) anyone have an idea where they are coming from...i checked all windows/doors....they are all sealed perfectly....help

2006-12-07 03:20:05 · 6 answers · asked by voiceofreason 3 in Other - Home & Garden

And where can I buy it? the only thing i know about it is that its a stain remover.

2006-12-07 03:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Kathleen V 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-07 03:19:46 · 6 answers · asked by kate 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Grey squirrels invaded my neighborhood 4 years ago. They ate every piece of fruit on my trees berfe ti was ripe this year. Previously, they left some for me.

2006-12-07 03:16:02 · 10 answers · asked by Raynor B 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am putting in new cherry wood laminate flooring in my condo. Not sure what color base molding I should put. My coworkers suggested a wood color that matches the floor but I have looked in magazine and most of the time they are just plain white? I like things to look very modern what do you suggest?

2006-12-07 03:14:33 · 5 answers · asked by Sophie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My son put a large amount of rice through the garbage disposal, which turned to a mush that backed up the pipes. In one area in particular water was coming out where there was a joint. I removed the pipe and the trap and cleaned out the gunk and am now trying to put back together. The trap went on just fine, but the other joint is going to need a strong sealant to help it #1 stay together, and #2 maintain a waterproof seal. It is a pretty unusual pipe make-up, in that the connecting joint twists onto the adjactent pipe, but there is not threading.for it to twist around. After researching, I found out this is called a slip joint. The pipe and everything is in good condition, it is just not making a tight seal when I try and put it back together.....I need to seal it with something that it going to hold like gangbusters (preferably something I don't have to wear a gas mask to apply, as I have 2 kids in the house). Any suggestions???

2006-12-07 03:12:24 · 10 answers · asked by nexgenjenith 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Solve an argument with hubby for me. LOL

We have a whirlpool duet washer and dryer. My hubby puts things on medium heat and shrinks them.

I put them on low and because it has a heat sensor, if you don't get them dry the first time you run a 2nd cycle and it will stop when it's dry.

He says drying it twice on low will shink just as much as drying once on hot.

Who is right? :)

2006-12-07 03:12:24 · 2 answers · asked by Faith 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-07 03:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by ronaldocooperbeasley 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hardwoods that grow in Maine

2006-12-07 02:55:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-07 02:54:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Anybody have any tips on how to keep them from building back up? I'd prefer non-toxic because I have animals...
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

2006-12-07 02:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by heart o' gold 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a kirby sweeper that I recently replaced the plug on. Well a few days ago the wires came loose inside the plug and touched each other now my sweeper wont work? What gives did I ruin the motor. the switch, or something simple like a fuse. Thanks

2006-12-07 02:52:43 · 1 answers · asked by fluff_ball 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 02:52:05 · 6 answers · asked by Deb 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 02:48:23 · 4 answers · asked by lnjhamilton 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Its running & air is going thru the back vent but my clothes are still wet after 3-4 cycles. Im usually pretty good at fixing things- I just dont want to start taking my dryer apart if its something simple. Also...the filter is clean as a whistle. Can you help me??

2006-12-07 02:35:17 · 11 answers · asked by Joe m. 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

It was working fine on Monday and then I put a load of towels in last night and it wouldn’t dry them. Yes, it does turn on and puff air but it’s not hot. Any ideas for a common DIY fix or is this something that is going to cost me Christmas?

2006-12-07 02:34:09 · 8 answers · asked by Reona 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 02:29:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I checked the council's website, the wasteaware website, etc., etc., and it's all driving me round the bend. There seems to be nowhere to dipose of carpets - all the rubbish tips they list are waste recycling centres. How do I get even a list of tips that take carpets in Herts? I don't want to pay the council to come to collect it when I can take it myself.

2006-12-07 02:25:18 · 10 answers · asked by Zed 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello! I have a Baxi Bermuda GF3 Back Boiler, and it is no longer lighting up because I suspect it is full of dust and needs a good cleaning. However I do not know how to open the thing up to access the Back Boiler for cleaning. I understand how to remove the cover for the Fire Front, but then I do not know how to remove the entire fire front (with the gas pipes etc). Would anyone be able to help me with this? I don't believe this can be that difficult a job, just a fiddly one! Any help / guidance is much appreciated!

2006-12-07 02:23:58 · 6 answers · asked by Tak F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 02:22:17 · 6 answers · asked by whatsit2u 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 02:21:51 · 5 answers · asked by MARGARET S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A pressing iron was used to iron my sued-like dress meant for dry cleaning it left burnt like signs on the fabric. How can I get the fabric back to its normal sued look? can somebody help?

2006-12-07 02:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by maintain 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a small African Violet bought from a store and it has like 2 parts of tuber. Since I brought it home there has been some green foliage that has developed from both sides of the tuber. These new leaves are green and nice but only on one side of the tuber, the sprout from the other end of the tuber produced green leaves but somehow half of these leaves are blotchy and pale just like most of the older leaves.
I water them mostly by placing the pot in water and if i ever do water them from the top i make sure to avoid watering the leaves and the tuber. I give them 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness and try to provide as much light as I can. I do feed it with an African Violet fertilizer. I changed the soil that it was orignally in and hence it now has lighter soil and good drainage.

What is it that I am doing wrong? I want the foliage to look all green and healty.

Please help!

2006-12-07 02:13:08 · 4 answers · asked by dbosblondie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-07 02:11:18 · 10 answers · asked by bigbadbrib 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to stick this snake thing down the sink and it is a little frustrating. How many more turns do I have to go to? I am stuck on turn number 3 right now.

2006-12-07 02:04:53 · 6 answers · asked by Corona 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

THE PAINT IS FINISHED IN PRIMER HOW TO CLEAN PRIMER WITHOUT MAKING A BIGGER MESS

2006-12-07 02:01:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

THE PAINT IS FINISHED IN PRIMER HOW TO CLEAN PRIMER WITHOUT MAKING A BIGGER MESS

2006-12-07 02:00:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

but i can still see the lights flashing when somebody calls. Is there anyway to get it out

2006-12-07 01:58:56 · 19 answers · asked by happymommy 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-07 01:49:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Mine is a lighthouse.

2006-12-07 01:47:59 · 12 answers · asked by DrPepper 6 in Decorating & Remodeling