Home & Garden - 12 December 2006

Ive heard that using rainwater is best, but does tapwater really do any damage? Could boiled-then-cooled tapwater be used as a substitute?

2006-12-12 06:46:41 · 8 answers · asked by rob 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-12 06:45:14 · 6 answers · asked by Jay J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-12 06:45:08 · 4 answers · asked by onegudman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-12 06:43:21 · 15 answers · asked by zak 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Tried putting them in the freezer thing it didn't work!!!

2006-12-12 06:41:15 · 20 answers · asked by Shaky 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in moncton new brunswick and in the winter my windows get really wet.I can run my dehumidafire all day.It helps for shore but still they hold a litte water yet.I have a wood stove that i use in the winter months only.I ues very little eletricity i8n the winter.What would be effective to fix this problem with out spending to much money.

2006-12-12 06:36:29 · 6 answers · asked by gsxr@rogers.com 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have 2 holes that are a little bigger than a quater that have been made by some type of insect/pest. The whole is located outside on a large wooden gable that juts out over our front door. Any ideas or suggestions on how to get rid of said pest?

2006-12-12 06:33:58 · 5 answers · asked by Olicat1234 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a whirlpool dryer and when I went to start it this morning it wouldn't turn on and just makes a faint buzzing sound when I press the start button. The door is firmly shut and the lint is all cleaned out and I don't know what to try next. Just wondering if anyone had a similar problem and might know what it is and if it's something that I can fix myself. Thanks!!!

2006-12-12 06:32:27 · 11 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥calimama♥♥♥♥♥ 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i accidentaly got glue on the zip of a suitcase, any ideas how i can get it off without damaging the zip

2006-12-12 06:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by oldsoulchild 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

The smell was caused by somebody 'cooking' pine cones in the oven to 'dry them out'.

2006-12-12 06:30:34 · 6 answers · asked by welsh golf fan 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have already have one guest room, but I want the basement to have additional accomodations if I have a lot of guests over the holidays. My basement is fairly large. I currently have a sofa and chair in the basement. The sofa is a regular one, not a sofa bed. I also want to keep a small area set aside for an office area w/ my PC and printer, etc. I'm wondering if anyone has some ideas for how to set this up. Should I purchase a sofa bed for this area? I could use the additional seating too because I want the basement (when guests are not in town) to be a place of entertaining like a home theater. Any advice would be helpful.

2006-12-12 06:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anissa 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Can you even do this???
Is it possible to get mildew off of clothes and shower curtains???

2006-12-12 06:27:50 · 7 answers · asked by virgogirljenn 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

For the past week or so we have had a problem with bees at our front door. They are every where. We live in east Texas and our temps have been around 70-75 during the day.
What can I use to make them GO AWAY? I've tried vinegar and ammonia but no luck.

2006-12-12 06:22:21 · 2 answers · asked by rascal babe 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Our Deodar cedar was planted two years ago. Last winter the tips turned brown and the needles on the tips fell off. When summer hit the tree got lots of new growth. Now the tree is mostly brown again...is this normal? I'm just curious if this is a normal thing or if it might be dying.

2006-12-12 06:18:22 · 4 answers · asked by Monique524 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-12 06:10:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

around a tree in our lawn

2006-12-12 06:08:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-12 06:07:34 · 8 answers · asked by MATTY G 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-12 06:06:11 · 5 answers · asked by MATTY G 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am wondering if you think this article has good tips...I want to redecorate my vacation home so that I can sell it. Let me know if you find any other good resources for vacation home decorating. Thanks!

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2006-12-12 06:05:13 · 1 answers · asked by Bob G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-12 06:01:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i did it about a week ago. the roses seem less affected than the gerberas. A few of them have gotten a few black spots but they seem fine despite that? the gerbera however has gotten dark discolourrations and looks really bad. the leaves have dry spots on them. i removed some of the leaves that looked beyond repair but i left the others. Should i just leave the plants for a while and let time play its course??? i think ive gone a bit overboard in my search for perfect roses and gerberas. even though i followed the instructions on the container i seem to have really botched up my plants. I also gave it to one of my plumbagos and it has shriveled up

2006-12-12 06:00:42 · 1 answers · asked by gardendisaster 1 in Other - Home & Garden

methods that avoid damage and easy enough well because i need to be careful with it its a very big tree

2006-12-12 06:00:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-12 05:56:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone please have any success stories regarding using a pest control service, considering they have a guarantee supposedly? I am scheduled for service this coming Saturday and havent been able to sleep there (been staying with a friend) due to friggin disgusting roaches, tried sprays and advice on other stuff and it hasnt worked for me. I moved in two weeks ago, contacted leaving landlord voicemail, she never responded. So please, they are going to be charging me like 95 down and 80 ev. 2 months and I dont want to waste time or my money if this isn't even going to be a success.

2006-12-12 05:46:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i made a statmaent, that i removed all radstat valves in my house and it was hotter, iwas called a fool.ive since discoverd ive been able to turn boiler setting to low and my bills are less not such a fool, any responce

2006-12-12 05:40:57 · 7 answers · asked by huw 4x4 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have burn stains on the bottom of my pots and pan. I know that regular dishwashing detergent doesn't help.

2006-12-12 05:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by linkari16 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I generaly keep my home inside and out fung shui. We had a death of a much loved family pet, and plan on burrying him. We also have ashes of past pets. I would like to create a cematery, for them, to honor them. But I'm afraid that if i burry the animals in my love marrage, or weath corners it will hurt those areas? Any suggestions? Ive looked through my books and the internet, and there arnt any topics of burials for pets.

2006-12-12 05:22:07 · 2 answers · asked by vegasvuxeb 1 in Other - Home & Garden

my landlord refurnished my apartment and apparently carved out a hole in the wall to stick in the air conditioner...the holes too big and theres a 30 inch long and half inch wide slit at the top thats letting the cold air come in......what can i stick in it that wont let air get in??

2006-12-12 05:21:12 · 8 answers · asked by Cat 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-12 05:21:05 · 5 answers · asked by rebel_rouser101 1 in Garden & Landscape

my boyfriend sent me some beautiful pictures in the mail and when they got to me ink had been smudged all over them because the letter got wet...is there any way in the world for me to get the ink off the surface of the pictures without ruining them. Help.

2006-12-12 05:12:17 · 2 answers · asked by Baby 1 in Cleaning & Laundry