Home & Garden - 20 December 2006

2006-12-20 12:04:20 · 5 answers · asked by CW 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a gas fireplace. The flue was shut for 1/2 an hour with it on, when I noticed that it was giving off the smell of natural gas. My parents aren't worried, however I think that there must be some problem. The closed the flue. I did not smell "soot" or any such thing as they insist. It was natural gas. I think I'm getting a headache, although I may be paranoid...Shouldn't I be worried about carbon monoxide?

2006-12-20 12:01:02 · 6 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a home built in 1978 and I want to get rid of the popcorn ceiling. My realtor suggested I get it tested for asbestos prior to removal, but...if I get it tested and it is positive, it could cost several thousand dollars to remove it. Should I test for it?

2006-12-20 11:54:39 · 6 answers · asked by Ross H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

is it really heavy, or will i be able to unload it myself?

2006-12-20 11:45:28 · 2 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-20 11:44:14 · 11 answers · asked by Ms.Lew1127 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have all of these beautiful high school dances favors such as picture frames, champagne glasses, and etc. with the themes printed on them such as "A Night in Paris," "Winter Wonderland," and ect. I have been in college for a while now , and high school really does not matter much to me anymore. I still, however, want to use these favors as dorm decorations, but I do not want the printed themes on there. I have tried all different products to remove them. I have used bleach, different kinds of bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, etc.

I really want to just take a pot scrubber and scrape them off, but I don't want to scratch my stuff.

These favors are made of plastic and glass.

Any tips for me?

2006-12-20 11:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by Sparkles 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-20 11:40:17 · 10 answers · asked by CANDIDA L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 11:34:34 · 12 answers · asked by mokiavelli 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 11:33:46 · 4 answers · asked by frandogger 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a bunch of papers , how can i destroy them without using a shreder, bleech ?

2006-12-20 11:25:11 · 23 answers · asked by Mel R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The spill happened about four months ago, but I never got around to cleaning out the stain. It is a white A-strap tank. Any help is appreciated.

2006-12-20 11:24:09 · 10 answers · asked by Francis 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am thinking about painting butterflies, frogs or even a large mural in my bathroom ( which is a bathroom for family and guests and small...). I want to do something but I haven't been able to settle my mind on one thing. If it were you what would you paint...?

2006-12-20 11:17:31 · 5 answers · asked by puzzleraspie 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-20 11:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Portland, OR. The apple tree was planted between the sidewalk and the street. City code does not allow this type of tree there. I'd like to move it into my backyard. The tree came from a seed that started germinating inside an apple my 8 year old son was eating. He saved it an d planted it. Therefore, it has sentimental value. I'd like to save it if I can. I have good soil in the yard.

2006-12-20 11:12:13 · 9 answers · asked by Ken B 1 in Garden & Landscape

My husband and I had a paint fight and he has paint all over the side of his face and in his beard. What can we use to remove it? PLEASE HELP!!

2006-12-20 11:10:15 · 11 answers · asked by KJ 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

The fan is part of the rotor and not sold seperately even if it would come apart. Any thoughts on the type of epoxy to use? It is a plastic material. The fins are intact, only the mounting points (2) failed.

2006-12-20 11:06:42 · 5 answers · asked by renpen 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we physically have water dripping in the house when it rains. have been up on roof to check for leaks but all looks fine. since water takes the path of least resistance, checked that too. cannot find where the leak originates from.
help and suggestions please on how to locate the source. we know how to repair it, IF we can find it lol.
ty all in advance...

2006-12-20 11:03:01 · 8 answers · asked by lanna 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Really annoyed with myself as last year I eventually found the solution to cleaning our Georgian windows which seem to be smeared with wax from the shutters (oops! gave away annual clean only) - tonight have tried soap and water, vinegar, window cleaner spray, bleach,curses and may even resort to prayer, alchemy,voodoo...naaah. Very busy with work and family demands and can't take the small-town-biddy-brigade-judgemental-tsk-tsks (in looks only - cowards) from those who fill their empty days with polishing brasses and cleaning windows for perks of gossip and snooping as well as being nearer to you-know -who - Mr G.
Any ideas??

2006-12-20 11:02:02 · 19 answers · asked by Serendipity 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 14.4 volt Makita battery that is bad. I don't want to just throw it in the trash if I can help it.

2006-12-20 10:56:53 · 1 answers · asked by dave 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-20 10:56:07 · 6 answers · asked by mozac 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-20 10:51:20 · 6 answers · asked by nautica97213 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i think this is a tree that is native to california ? not sure on the spelling best guess is jackerandin or jackeranden ?

2006-12-20 10:49:19 · 4 answers · asked by seahawks1964 1 in Garden & Landscape

I spilled soda on the faux fur trim around the hood of my coat. It detaches and now I do not know how to wash it. The tag on the coat said to remove the fur to wash the coat. Now what?

2006-12-20 10:37:43 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

if i apply 1 can of hair spray to a plant, can it effect the growth of it?

2006-12-20 10:23:42 · 3 answers · asked by steph 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-20 10:20:25 · 3 answers · asked by fleesbec 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 10:13:58 · 4 answers · asked by davemathews68 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My room always gets messed up and i really need help on how to keep it clean and how to clean it

2006-12-20 09:58:02 · 17 answers · asked by JennJenn 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-20 09:57:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

it hasnt been switched on in about 2 months and all the radiators remain cold when switched on.do the radiators need to be bled?

2006-12-20 09:54:07 · 13 answers · asked by charlie b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is it better to wash sheets and towels in very hot water as opposed to washing in cold water. Does cold water really rid the items of germs and clean more effectively......thanks

2006-12-20 09:52:07 · 17 answers · asked by mscandura2003 2 in Cleaning & Laundry