Home & Garden - 23 December 2006

ok well in sted of the christmas tree and all the hassle of it being perfect and how perfect the lights have to be placed, just pound a few nails in and hang the ornament maybe even color it it will take a lot less time and hassle.... my famliy thinks im nuts but i got to know what others think... please be on my side, and tell me what you think ^.^

2006-12-23 17:39:55 · 3 answers · asked by nikki b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Where can I buy 50 5-gallon buckets w/ lids and handles?? I need them pretty soon, so if anyone could possibly point me in the right direction to get some, or even a phone number to call I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

2006-12-23 17:16:32 · 14 answers · asked by civic_chick 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-23 17:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by cmwaters1208 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

1. Handmade Quilt
2. Machine Made Quilt

2006-12-23 16:42:43 · 12 answers · asked by mvalasai 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live on the top floor of an apartment building and there is a strange smell in one of my bathrooms. I have cleaned it with bleach and poured hot water and bleach down the drains, scrubbed the toilet out, and aired out the bathroom but the smell keeps coming back.

I can't place what the smell is - sort of like plastic or metal but it's definately very strong and it bothers me. What the heck could it be?

2006-12-23 16:20:47 · 9 answers · asked by nachos 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for a thin white strip of border it has to be white for my daughter's room. I want to outline a line we painted with two white strips. But I am not sure if it exisits...Please help

2006-12-23 16:19:36 · 7 answers · asked by conradjo2000 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

can i ?

2006-12-23 16:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

ok well in sted of the christmas tree and all the hassle of it being perfect and how perfect the lights have to be placed, just pound a few nails in and hang the ornament maybe even color it it will take a lot less time and hassle.... my famliy thinks im nuts but i got to know what others think... please be on my side, and tell me what you think ^.^

2006-12-23 16:17:14 · 6 answers · asked by nikki b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was given four poinsettas, one red, one pink and two white. They give off a horrible odor like a mix between urine and skunk type body odor. Almost like rotten behind. It has permeated my entire home and I had to sit them outside just to get the smell out of my house and now the front porch smells like the south end of a north bound dog.

2006-12-23 15:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by Mari and Josh Furby 2 in Garden & Landscape

The Home Depot or Lowe's?

Which one would you most likely (or already do) shop at?

2006-12-23 15:12:51 · 12 answers · asked by bri 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just upgraded our TV to a 50" big screen. We have a very modest and homey living room. I don't know how it's going to look. It's not one that stands alone--we have to buy a stand for it but I'm not too sure how it's going to look. Any ideas on making a big screen fit in a warm and casual living room?

If this helps we already have a lot in the room. One lazy boy, an over sized chair, an oversized sofa (with queen-sized bed), an upright piano (cherry wood), DVD/CD rack, and two large speakers with surround sound. Our home office is also a part of the living room so it's pretty much just a long room.

The color of the TV is black where as all the other furniture are more neutral colors. Is there anyway to get these piece to fit in or will it always look like the odd ball? Any ideas on stands? Our home is anything but contemporary but that’s the only kind of stand we seem to find.

2006-12-23 15:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is there a way to save this cord or can you buy replacements? How do I prevent this from happening again?

2006-12-23 15:04:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I got an electric stove cuz we don't have a gas line connected to our house.

2006-12-23 14:56:54 · 23 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to attach an iron on number to my hockey jersey. It was previously applied, but I washed it and it started to come off. It seems like there is still some of the glue, or whatever causes the number to adhere to the jersey, on the back of it where it came off. What temperature setting on the iron should I use? Any other tips?

2006-12-23 14:56:46 · 3 answers · asked by slap_shot69 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-23 14:53:13 · 19 answers · asked by popeye 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-23 14:45:57 · 8 answers · asked by judy f 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm trying to rejuvinate some drawer knobs on an old drafting table. I've been using steel wool to polish up the brass, but it's not working as much as I'd hoped. Is there any kind of liquid I can soak the knobs in to get them sparkling again?

2006-12-23 14:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i'm looking for a new stone for my la te da lamp. i was looking for the main website, but i couldnt find it. i got my lamp in louisiana, and could drive back to get a new stone....but i'm in texas now, and don't want to do that! too far. can you help me find the la te da main website or know where i can get my stone????? i also want to get some new oil. i know i could use lampe berger oil...but i prefer the la te da scents. (mediteranian fig is my FAVORITE!!!) i searched amazon and couldnt find anything. any ideas???

2006-12-23 14:16:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I've got a house with an attic conversion that was done before I moved in. So far I've been using it as storage, but after living here a year I know that the attic room is an icebox in winter and a sauna in the summer, regardless of the temperature of the rest of the house.

I take this to mean that the attic is not insulated properly? The conversion looks like an amateur job and it doesn't look like it was finished before the house was up for sale.

What do I need to buy and do to insulate the attic properly?
What kind of insulation do I need?

What it looks like I've got is the actual sloped roof itself, with plasterboard panels nailed to the beams, creating a cavity. In the cavity is what looks like plain old polystyrene. Yes, that's right, polystyrene. I'm not aware that polystyrene is a good insulator. What do I buy to replace it with? And is it that simple to put the right kind of material in the cavity, or is there more to it than that?

2006-12-23 14:14:33 · 10 answers · asked by reddragon105 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My son left a ballpoint pen in the dryer and it is all over the barrell inside. Is there a way to remove the ink or is the dryer a loss?

2006-12-23 14:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by sherri s 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-23 14:00:06 · 2 answers · asked by Huddo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have those tall and wide "push" switches and they are hard to push.

How can I change them to a regular switches or new push switches? I can do it, I just need directions. Thanks!

2006-12-23 13:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by amanda 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-23 13:43:50 · 2 answers · asked by T N 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-23 13:41:41 · 14 answers · asked by Cortlandc C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

About 17 years ago, the huge rocks between our house and the neighbours' border were very clean on the surface. Now there are lots of ferns and some of the parts of the rocks have fallen down. Of those fallen rocks, they range from 0.5kg to 100kg.

2006-12-23 13:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by angh39 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am decorating my room in the theme of Islamorada, Keys. My room is painted lime green with a tropical/Hawiainan bed spread. I have a desk, dresser, TV, bed, and mirror closet. I have sheer window curtains and I am also looking for a decorative way to tie them back. I need something other then pictures to put of my wall. Oh yea, I also have a really comfy chair. My room doesn't have a lot of floor space so any kind of organization like shelves that can be hung on the wall would be helpful! Any suggestions? THANKS!!!

2006-12-23 13:39:02 · 4 answers · asked by energzerbnny 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I completely forgot to pick them up today, I'm flying out tomorrow and won't be back till next week!!!!!

2006-12-23 13:29:21 · 12 answers · asked by FaithinJude 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-23 13:27:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-23 13:27:06 · 14 answers · asked by matt16631 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-23 13:20:20 · 14 answers · asked by try 2 help 6 in Maintenance & Repairs