Home & Garden - 25 December 2006

When people make a bed, then will fold the sheet down over the blanket. Why? Is there a purpose or is it just for looks? Someone told me it was because "breath stains the sheets". I dont understand how that is posibile. Any info would be great.

2006-12-25 17:50:19 · 12 answers · asked by S M 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do you remove a ink (From a pen) explosion on jeans?

2006-12-25 17:14:15 · 8 answers · asked by grkgrl79 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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Are those little charcoal bits in brita water filters bad for you?

They're not getting into the drinking water, but they come out when I add tap water to the pitcher.

2006-12-25 17:00:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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I'm trying to identify a tree that i have in my front yard.?

it produces round pokey spikey balls. any good site suggestions?

2006-12-25 16:59:44 · 10 answers · asked by octoberfallingleaves 2 in Garden & Landscape

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How do you cut plexi-glass without it cracking of splintering?

2006-12-25 16:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by Bud 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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hardwood floors?

We just started redoing our floors that were covered with lanolimen, that was 100 years old. It left a dark backing film on the hardwood we would like to save. This is coming off really slow with a belt sander (about 3' square an hour). Is there any product out there that will help take this off? I tried zip strip and it doesn't touch it. DEAN

2006-12-25 16:54:49 · 9 answers · asked by dvzen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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I need to recarpet my house. Any suggestions?

I went to Home Depot and there were so many different types and prices -- I'm just confused. I don't know what to look for. We have a 5 year-old daughter and 6 year-old daughter and 3 cats that stay indoors.

2006-12-25 16:23:28 · 8 answers · asked by movielovingirl 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

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Canning veggies and the such...?

I use to can all the time with my mother so I know how to do it, but she used caps and rings to seal the top of the jars. I am looking for a way to can without having to buy new items (caps). I have seen the thing about wire-clamp jars and rubber rings. Do they still sale these? Does it seem to be good as in the products shelf life? Is there another way to can with all reusable items? Anyone know of detailed canning style before Mason created his jars in the mid 1800's? Helpful sites would also be great. Thanks in advance. :)

2006-12-25 16:21:45 · 7 answers · asked by Zabe 3 in Garden & Landscape

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NEED help in trouble shoot a wall heater.?

UNIT IS 1 MONTH OLD. PILOT IS ON IT WAS WORKING FNE ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STOPD WORKING WHEN I TURN THE THERMOSTAT UP. NOTHING HAPPEN.

2006-12-25 16:17:52 · 9 answers · asked by tony 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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What is plant that...?

...a plant that grows fast (no more than a month) and does well in the winter. Im not looking for a rare plant i could only find in such-and-such forest, but just one i could go to, say HomeDepot, and simply buy it there. Help me out PLEASE!

2006-12-25 16:16:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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How could I have hot water in half of the house and not the other?

I have hot water in one bathroom and not the rest of the house. When I turn on the hot water in the kitchen I have full pressure but the water never heats up. In the second bathroom, I have no water pressure in the sink (hot or cold) but full pressure in the shower (but with no heat). I cannot figure it out.

2006-12-25 16:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Paul G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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What is the name of a plant that has pink amaryllis-like flowers but the leaves emerge after the flower stalk?

The flower stalk/flowers and leaves resemble amaryllis. However, the leaves appear at diff times from the flowers. Can someone help ID this plant for me?

2006-12-25 16:04:41 · 7 answers · asked by johntbui1 2 in Garden & Landscape

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How do i make a clubhouse out of my Papa's 92 Ford Junker?

There is no engine good Luck Getting it running The last '' wood ''
Clubhouse i had Leaked so bad It took about 3 Hours to Fill Up a 5 Gallon Bucket!

2006-12-25 16:03:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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vinyl tile question???

i have vinyl tile in my dinning room(high traffic) its new but its not brillant ,and i saw a mantenance guy last night in wallmart using a buffer machine to pollish the tile..

my question what kind of pad the used?
they use any quimical with this pad?..
how often this treatment its needed?

2006-12-25 16:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by milwatts 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

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When using a clothes dryer, do you clear out the lint trap when finished or leave it for the next user to do?

2006-12-25 15:58:42 · 12 answers · asked by Lost Panda 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

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how can i cut VCT tile without a tile cutter and what type of adheisive should i use?

2006-12-25 15:57:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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have you ever used something from your kitchen to fix a really rank job.......?

..... and then put it back without telling anyone?

2006-12-25 15:56:51 · 7 answers · asked by samootch 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

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help estimating electrical on new 6000 sq. ft ,2-story. 160 recessed cans?

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2006-12-25 15:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by Ronald M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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how much does paint usually run for?

i want to paint my room. but i dont know how much paint and all the tools for it run for?

2006-12-25 15:41:59 · 12 answers · asked by thick_and_mixed_honey 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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If a new condo unit gets flooded by a sewer backup, what % value does it have after cleaning and restoration?

2006-12-25 15:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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building a base for an outhouse I bought?

I recently purchased an outhouse from a builder and was wondering how to go about a cement platform. I want to build the platform around 6 or so inches from each site of the house. Does anyone have ideas on how to build something to pour the concrete in to form the platform. I am thinking of using two by fours and a piece of plywood, would that be the right way to do it.

2006-12-25 15:25:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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How do you clean an electronic furnace filter?

The furnace is making a constant crackling sound when it runs. On the electronic furnace filter box it says it will arc occasionally but if it arcs continuously then the filter needs cleaning. My dad used to clean it by soaking it in something but he has passed away so now I don't know what to do about it or what chemical if any to use. Please help.

2006-12-25 15:24:53 · 5 answers · asked by jspur1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

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Roof Leak Queston?

Ok, Anyway Earlier i Saw this Huge Bulge In the Sealing Tile ( We have the kind that are cardboard that are used in offices )
An when i peeled it About 5 Gallons of water came' a Common
And the weird thing is its a METAL Roof, Could this have anything to do with the 3 Feet of ice that came RUSHING off of it it Rattled the house BIG TIME we thought it was a Gas Explosin

2006-12-25 15:24:00 · 5 answers · asked by Chris W 1 in Other - Home & Garden