Home & Garden - 20 December 2006

What can I do? It is very dry before the big day! I have a humidifier going and water it well. What can I do? My beautiful tree has branches that are droopy! Anyone with suggestions?

2006-12-20 16:16:10 · 7 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Garden & Landscape

Are silverfish the only types of bugs that can ravage a wardrobe or library? How can you prevent them from getting into your things, and where do they come from in the first place?

2006-12-20 16:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Any ideas on this? We are trying to come up with a list of things to do each week for EACH room, BATH (1/2 BATH, FULL BATH WITH SHOWER, AND MASTER BATHROOM) 3 BEDROOMS, KITCHEN, LIVING AND DINING ROOM. I do all the repairs and maintenance outside on a regular basis and I am trying to come up with a list for her for the interior of the house..

2006-12-20 16:00:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 15:57:31 · 2 answers · asked by flying_babyb 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need some plan or idea to build a single storey house at Malaysia.

2006-12-20 15:54:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

grease dripped off a cookie sheet from meatballs onto the bottom of the oven. i used the oven the other night and the inside caught fire :( now i used oven cleaner and the grease will not come out and i am afraid to use to the oven to cook for fear that the oven will light fire.please help

2006-12-20 15:48:52 · 5 answers · asked by keep_her76 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 15:35:44 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I went to Menards and bought a remigton tube style that is 30,000 to 55,000 BTU's but they had a convections style that was 40,000 to 80,000 BTU that would heat 1900 sq ft and the Remington heated 1500 sq ft and my garages is 1550 sg ft. The tube style looks like it would heat up faster and last a little longer. It was $140, should I take it back and get the other one(convections style that looks like it has no fan) which throws heat 360 degrees instead of one way for $99? Thanks for any help.

2006-12-20 15:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by Priya 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have squirrels in my attic. How do I get rid of them? They are driving me crazy!?

2006-12-20 15:29:47 · 6 answers · asked by frankeygirl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm nervous to start it. I just spent 2 months building a bar, and I'm going to pour the top tomorrow, I'm just worried I'm going to screw it up. Any Helpful Hints!?

2006-12-20 15:21:40 · 6 answers · asked by Nubsta 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-20 15:11:11 · 2 answers · asked by jeeveswantstoknow 2 in Garden & Landscape

water is coming through the light fixture and the water feels slightly warm; I am scared that the ceiling is going to fall in!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-20 15:10:33 · 10 answers · asked by lele 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Highlands Ranch, CO. This house is about 7 years old. I bought this house about an year and half ago. Never had this problem until today when there is a blizzard outside!

2006-12-20 15:05:42 · 10 answers · asked by theomen007 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My kitchen is 25 years old. If I can only replace one thing per month, should I begin with an energy star refrigerator? Do you replace the floor before or after the refrigerator? Would the dishwasher be the next appliance in order of energy savings? Or the lighting? And then the stove? Would the cabinet work be done before or after the lighting? Should I prioritize aquiring an energy efficient washer & dryer? My intent is to save energy and improve safety (the stove) and have peace of mind about the appearance of the kitchen.

2006-12-20 15:03:39 · 5 answers · asked by Emerald Sky 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-20 15:03:30 · 3 answers · asked by jre 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Restoring kitchen area badly neglected by tenants. Smoke damage has occurred from wood fire.

2006-12-20 14:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by enquirer 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

How is the BEST way to clean a clear plastic shower curtain... of water spots?

2006-12-20 14:51:50 · 12 answers · asked by tjmartin2000 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I already reset the circuit breaker.

2006-12-20 14:45:00 · 9 answers · asked by Roger Y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

At work I have an old old old container full of kerosene. We need to get rid of it. We don't have anything that is made to burn kerosene (heater, etc). So we are looking to burn it off. Was wondering if it will ignite, and what I should expect of it. Is there going to be a big explosion or flame - that sort of stuff. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.....

2006-12-20 14:42:26 · 3 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does it mean that it can get that much in a day? Or like, in an hour?

2006-12-20 14:32:43 · 7 answers · asked by Sweetbait 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

There are a lot of mildew growing on the walls of the room which I hang my clothes to be ironed. Will it spread and stain my clothes too? Should I re-paint the room? Would that help?

2006-12-20 14:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by ispakles 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

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2006-12-20 14:21:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a forced hot air oil furnace. There has been a programmable thermostat on it for 5 or 6 years, and recently we had a problem where the furnace cut in and would not stop (it was set for 70 degrees and got up to 78 before I shut off the emergency switch). I replaced the batteries - did not help - so I bought a new programmable thermostat - problem still occurs. I called the thermostat company and they have never heard of this problem - I called the furnace company and they said it must be a thermostat problem. Help?! Most of the posts I have read relate to the blower not shutting off - but in my case the burner keeps running as well. The house just keeps getting hotter and hotter.

2006-12-20 14:21:42 · 20 answers · asked by pippy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for a certain fabric at Walmart, my local store didn't have enough. Is there any were I could go to find more of the same fabric?

2006-12-20 14:18:44 · 6 answers · asked by hs 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We bought a new flapper for it cause it would not stop running. So now we bought a new one and now it takes a long time between flushes to be able to flush again. Please let me know what to do. I have company coming for xmas and I want to get it fixed before than. Thanks for your help. God bless you and yours!

2006-12-20 14:14:35 · 24 answers · asked by alicia s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My husband restores cars and what not right now he is working on a 1967 Ford Bronco he wants to put a lift on it so we will need a bigger garage where he can pull the bronco in and out of the garage with ease once the lift is put on it. Does anyone know if they sell kits to build a garage like they do some log cabin houses and what not. you know where you go into home depot or where ever and pick the garage you want and then they sell it to you as a kit and you can get it cheaper. If you know what i am talking about where can i go to get one of these and roughly how much do you think this would cost.

2006-12-20 14:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Why is it your favorite flower?

2006-12-20 14:10:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-20 14:06:15 · 8 answers · asked by starchaser 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have the following printing on a part of the cable:
CAT-5e GENERAL CABLE J CMX OUTDOOR-CMR (UL) C(UL ) CMCG 4PR 24AWG SW---VERIFIED (UL) CAT-5e BOC 11-04 232103J2 CAT-5e

2006-12-20 14:05:00 · 4 answers · asked by kayrbabu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 14:02:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs