Home & Garden - 20 December 2006

My husband while on tour bought me a beautiful white dress made of polyster with intricate embroidery on it. The embroidery was done using red, green, orange and yellow thread. I wore it for a function and it got me alot of appreciation from friends and relatives. But when I washed it after that I found that the embroidery color had begun to come off and it was staining the dress. I found that the color could be washed off from the garment but it left my dress in a pale colour instead of white. And the emboidery was again losing colour. Can any one please give me suggestions on what I should do to save my dress as well as the embroidery on it.

2006-12-20 19:27:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 19:19:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 19:16:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sicilian Godmother 7 in Other - Home & Garden

Malaysia is a warm country. Temp 30 C. No winter

2006-12-20 19:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by flintbatu 1 in Garden & Landscape

My aunt has recently moved out of the state and is trying to sell her homes here. I was asked to help her water the plants at one of the houses so it would look presentable. Her instructions were to just go everyday to water the plants. Her "garden" consists mainly of greens and barely any flowers. Many of the flowers were dying when I got there, and even when I watered them, they still died. The live flowers are dying now as well. Some of the greens are fine while some are turning yellow. I don't know how much water to give the plants and how often.

Her instructions are the same regardless of season. It is now winter and I am so clueless as to how much water to give the plants, because my mom (which she has NO business of) keeps accusing me of not doing my job cuz the flowers died.

Can someone please help me? Thanks.

2006-12-20 18:58:26 · 2 answers · asked by see_detachment 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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2006-12-20 18:40:44 · 2 answers · asked by sathish.G s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

nooo clues its easy!

2006-12-20 18:40:13 · 2 answers · asked by sathish.G s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-20 18:24:24 · 1 answers · asked by Happy Summer 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-20 18:10:27 · 10 answers · asked by prasun 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 18:10:04 · 4 answers · asked by prasun 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 18:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by prasun 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The only setting that I can change in the lower part of the fridge is the humidity setting. Obviously I've got this set to 'low.' Nothing is spilled. This is just a constant thing... We are so busy too, my husband works like 14 hours a day and I've been traveling so much.... it sucks! How can I make my fridge stop doings this. I don't know why but even my husband, who usually can fix anything, doesn't know what's wrong...

2006-12-20 18:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by Mishy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am putting together a mountain bike that I bought ( just getting into it). The directions say to use a torque wrench. Not all that knowledgeable about hand tools. Trying to get information before buying the wrench.

2006-12-20 17:58:52 · 12 answers · asked by Swamy4u 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

they were dry before i planetd the rose so i took them off. will the plant still grow and will new leaves come out of eyes that have already sent out leaves

2006-12-20 17:57:52 · 2 answers · asked by gardendisaster 1 in Garden & Landscape

The water that coming out from the water heater outlet not strong enough. I had turn fully on but still the water is still small.. Is there something wrong with my water heater or what? Help!

2006-12-20 17:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by Y CK 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 17:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by hollywoodpj 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've heard of using salt water for prep, then drying it but I have neer done this before... The bamboo is fresh yellow hawaiian bamboo cut in hanalei at the farm where I work. I'd like to build some shelves and scult some cups with it.

2006-12-20 17:48:47 · 1 answers · asked by illconfabulati 2 in Garden & Landscape

My apartment has really hard water. It leaves marks all over the toilet, in the sinks, on dishes, everywhere that sits in water for any amount of time. The pot I use to boil eggs in is white inside from the hard water buildup. It's almost impossible to get this stuff off, especially in the toilet with the flimsy toilet brush. I've tried CLR, which helps a little, but it still requires an insane amount of scrubbing to get the mineral buildup off anything. Anyone have any ideas for getting everything clean?

2006-12-20 17:39:27 · 7 answers · asked by T.M.Y. 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a gas oven. I dont understand whats the problem. It lights up sometimes and other times it doesnt. I even tried turning it on and putting a lighter to it. It doesnt light.

2006-12-20 17:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by KrZyBeE 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 17:13:24 · 10 answers · asked by just curious 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My boyfriend's shoes absolutely STINK to the point that if he doesn't put them in the closet his ROOM stinks!! I'm oing to visit him in a few days and I want to get rid of the odor!! I want to wash his sneakers in the washing machine with a load of towels and let them air dry.. Do you think that should do the trick? What about his boots? They are steel toe leather boots so i know the washer is a bad idea... but I dont know if Febreeze is strong enough (I'm telling you folks... it's BAD haha) any ideas?

2006-12-20 17:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by Fussy Duckling 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 17:08:42 · 14 answers · asked by ityernoth101 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to buy an orchid and i was wondering about a few things.
- What climate do they grow best in?
- Do they need a lot of water?
- Should they be kept outside or inside?
- Do they need any special care like food and that type of thing?
- Where is the best place to buy them from and what price frame is there?
- Also are they poisionis to animals (especially cat)?
- Any other information would be greatly appreciated

2006-12-20 17:05:30 · 7 answers · asked by -x-STEPHiE-x- 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Do they make candles that are never meant to be lit? Just Curious?

2006-12-20 16:58:32 · 22 answers · asked by Russell J 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Tonight, all of a sudden I had no hot water. I had hot water for my shower earlier, now when I go to wash dishes theres very low pressure and no hot water. I have a gas water heater which is hot and the pilot is on. Nothing is hot except towards the bottom around the pilot. What do I do?

2006-12-20 16:54:11 · 6 answers · asked by jonatne 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a spare room thats 360 cm (12 feet) width and length. Does anybody have any idea of what I should make it as? For example like a gaming room? Thank You.

2006-12-20 16:53:07 · 7 answers · asked by Haley 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-20 16:33:17 · 4 answers · asked by Chad 7 in Other - Home & Garden

i have noticed in big hotels in rest room, ice is put in urinal basin. I could not correct reason behind it, odour or cockroach or etc.. plz let me know why ice is used?

2006-12-20 16:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by Dhanush 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

What's the benefit of baseboards? Seems they exist to cover a sloppy flooring installation... And I REALLY don't understand why, say, a 5" baseboard is preferrable to a 3" baseboard. I always see that mentioned in real estate ads as a "plus".

2006-12-20 16:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by SkyDotCom 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-20 16:19:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry