Home & Garden - 11 December 2006

I have some christmas lights outside on my house. Recently it has been raining and the extintion cords are wetting the lights. The lights were working before this rain. I have tripped the lights on the switch and nothing no lights. Could it be the rain on the extension cords that are wet. Please need advise!!!

2006-12-11 06:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am looking for a way to buff up my hardwood floors, and was wondering if with the right padding, would a car buffer work?

2006-12-11 06:13:50 · 8 answers · asked by SigEpShawn 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Its new so Im a little afraid

2006-12-11 06:12:33 · 7 answers · asked by Eugene I 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm about to paint my bedroom - found some mildew behind some furniture and in the closet - obviously the walls aren't well insulated and there seems to be an air flow problem. The walls are plaster. If I just wash away the mildew with water and bleach, and then cover it with a oil primer, will that keep it from coming back? Or should I do something more?

2006-12-11 06:03:17 · 12 answers · asked by jonjon 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

is there any way to brush the fiber to make it look smooth and luxurious instead of clumpy (it looks like matted fur right now)

2006-12-11 06:02:36 · 3 answers · asked by diann z 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to decorate my baby-to-come's room with my own cut outs and paintings but I dont wanna spoil the walls in my rented home.
Is there a glue that is wall-safe so I can make those wall-friendly type reusuable stickers for my little one?
I dont wanna buy them..they are too expensive!

2006-12-11 05:59:22 · 3 answers · asked by C0TintheACT! 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

is it safe to use kitchen appliances which have rust on them? (can I get tetnis or whatnot?)
I have a grater with some rust at the bottom.

thanks

2006-12-11 05:57:51 · 4 answers · asked by Indecisive 2 in Other - Home & Garden

what kinds are avialable

2006-12-11 05:56:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

When I use hot water I get brown water! Sometimes I get black "flecks" with it as well. I have my hot water heater serviced yearly and the guys who do it have no information to offer.

What could be the problem? Should I be calling a plumber?

2006-12-11 05:53:04 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-11 05:52:43 · 3 answers · asked by coojoe78 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-11 05:52:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-11 05:51:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-11 05:50:40 · 8 answers · asked by ORPHAN BOY 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need some help with some advice on taking care of a palm tree. I got a palm tree for a present and im not sure how to take care of it. If anyone has any advice on taking care of it or any helpful links to some website that could tell how to take care of it.

Thanks

2006-12-11 05:50:27 · 3 answers · asked by The Brain 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Is there a company that will come out and do this? I basically have a flood in my backyard and porch because they arent' draining

2006-12-11 05:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by bella 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what are the advantages of it ?

2006-12-11 05:47:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a light switch in the bathroom that controls a fan and the light switch . This has 2 white wires and 2- black . This feeds into a grounded plug in with 2 - white wires and 2- black with a ground wire.I have tried every confirguration , but still have no power in the bathroom . All other plug/lights work int the house . Is this a breaker issue? or am I not hooking it up correctly?

2006-12-11 05:45:32 · 4 answers · asked by kyle b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-11 05:42:17 · 1 answers · asked by LINDA B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have this silver tea and coffee set that i would like to start using. How do i clean it after i use it, soap and water or just water? Also how often do i need to polish it and what should i use to do so?

2006-12-11 05:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by Panda 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am a taller girl, and I have problems with my jeans shrinking in length. When I buy them, they are perfect, but as soon as i wash them, they shrink up and I am no longer able to wear high heeled boots with them because they are too short. I heard that dry cleaning them first before you ever wash them helps, but I don't know that I believe that. Does anyone know what I should do about this countiuous problem?

2006-12-11 05:34:23 · 13 answers · asked by meganrose80 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't really want to drill holes in my drawers.

2006-12-11 05:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by shortypenguin 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-11 05:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by newrenaiss 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Remind five cities .

2006-12-11 05:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by Daniel A 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-11 05:20:38 · 8 answers · asked by hailebear2002 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-11 05:18:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-11 05:16:07 · 4 answers · asked by gasman 2 in Garden & Landscape

Hi gang,

I was helping my mom put up some primer on her walls and in error I put the primer on the plastic framing around the windows. What would be a quick and easy way to remove this stuff from that location? Help!

2006-12-11 05:11:28 · 3 answers · asked by The_Cookie_Goddess 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-11 05:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-11 05:06:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok I am purchasing a mobile home and the roof has some leak issues, I was going to cover the whole thing with bitchutane and shingle it, but someone told me to use tar paper and shingles I have also decided it is too flat and needs a better pitch so what is the best pitch and the cheapest way to add one (single mom raising a 5 month old on a limited budget with a pretty good knowledge of construction, roofing etc)

2006-12-11 05:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs