Home & Garden - 26 December 2006

I was recently in a performance which forced all of up get all covered in stage makeup and I got it all over my clothes, including one of my favorite black tank tops. What is a good way to get it out of all my clothes...thanks

2006-12-26 06:41:28 · 3 answers · asked by Lola 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have an 11 month old daughter and are moving into a home that has the old-fashioned wall heaters. Any advice on how to baby-proof them?

2006-12-26 06:41:13 · 3 answers · asked by JoC 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-26 06:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by lovetobake 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a couple of old 5" diameter floor drains. They are sunken about 2" from the floor surface. I tried banging it around the edges with a screwdriver and hammer and prying through the grid. Any tricks to getting them up without busting them up? I need to run a snake down to get the drain working. Thanks.

2006-12-26 06:39:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm moving into my apartment next weekend, first time living on my own with no roommates, so I'll have none of my own pots or pans. It seems like everywhere I look though that they're at least $100 for a tiny set. Anyone have any ideas where to search? Or does anyone know a specific site to order them off of that may be cheaper there?

2006-12-26 06:35:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-26 06:27:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It smells like cigarettes and no one in my house smokes. How can I get it to smell better if my family is coming over in like, three hours...thanks!

2006-12-26 06:17:27 · 7 answers · asked by Lola 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-26 06:17:11 · 9 answers · asked by Ágnes 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-26 06:05:15 · 5 answers · asked by dali333 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Looking at one of these propane powered mosquito deltion machines, they say they cover up to 1 acre............

2006-12-26 06:03:10 · 5 answers · asked by brent661 1 in Garden & Landscape

well i want to decorate my room in an asian style i just love it yet im a very pink preppy girl so i wanted to add a lil prep to the asian decor so any suggestions please?

2006-12-26 05:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by love100 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My daughter just got the aquadoodle pad and she couldn't resist using crayon on it

2006-12-26 05:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by tankdelivers 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-26 05:46:54 · 1 answers · asked by Katerina 2 in Garden & Landscape

Does anybody know what color i should paint my new bedroom according to Feng Shui? I'm separating from my husband and i'm a model and actress and i just rented an apartment and i want to make the right choices since i believe in Feng Shui for health, love, fame, prosperity and wealth, thanks a lot.

2006-12-26 05:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by yuyi012001 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need help because my house´s water heater suddendy stoped working the brand is STATE SELECT CAN ANYONE SHED SOME LIGHT ON WHAT COULD BE GOING ON.

2006-12-26 05:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am stupid...yes. I know there are feathers...what else?

2006-12-26 05:20:15 · 3 answers · asked by Justin 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm looking for something that stains plastic (like as in plastic sandwich containers) on contact with no rubbing or wait periods. I've been told turmeric powder mixed with water might work. Is this true? If not, can you give any other options? Also, will I be able to remove the stain afterwards with bleach or something else? This is for a project, so color/texture/usability of the container afterwards does not matter.

2006-12-26 05:14:45 · 2 answers · asked by Janet 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-26 05:10:33 · 7 answers · asked by courtney d 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

dishes, leftover drunk men who I don't recall meeting?

2006-12-26 05:09:24 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-26 05:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 1968 Fleetwood Mobile Home that I live in next to a Expressway in California, believe it or not it gets chilly and noisy. The inside is wood panel and the outside the typical metal paneling.
We don't want a big mess we have new wall to wal carpeting and new interior and exterior paint. I want to insulate it quick, easy and no mess.

2006-12-26 05:01:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

ive used tub enamel from menards and applied it as directed( with proper prepping), but it peeled within a year. the area that peeled the worst was the floor of the tub where the original glaze(PINK!!!) was somewhat worn and therefore porous.i realise i have to strip the enamel i applied last year, but if it try again...i want to make sure it lasts. after some research...i beleive the problem i had was lack of a proper binding primer.
thank you for your help! :)

2006-12-26 05:01:01 · 1 answers · asked by dali333 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

My basement smells like something died down there. We think that it might have been a mouse or something. We pinpointed it behind the built-in bookcase or behind one of the walls in one room, but when we took the bookcase off and removed the insulation, we saw nothing. We called a pest company and they told us to just let it dissipate, but it has been a month. The smell goes from being really strong to being mild, than to strong again and we are now started to observe gnats flying throughout the house. What should I do?

2006-12-26 04:58:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

can you clip the tops off of christmas poinsettas and reset the roots to grow the next year?

2006-12-26 04:57:42 · 3 answers · asked by cycle rider grandma 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have several pairs of jeans that are dingy, even after a wash. I dont want to have to buy new jeans, but what can i do? Any magical jean washing tricks?

2006-12-26 04:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by zorro1701e 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I saw a commercial for a new tool that can be used as either a drill or a jig saw and didnt catch the brand name or the name of the tool. I went to Sears and they had no idea what I was talking about. I looked on Black and Deckers website and couldnt find it there so I dont think that was them. Thanks in advance!

2006-12-26 04:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by portlandguy78 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My uncle lives in a trailor and has a gopher living under it. Can anyone suggest any ways to get rid of it w/out killing it preferrably.

2006-12-26 04:43:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Garden & Landscape

I just saw it advertised and it seems alot handier than a vacuum cleaner. Does it really pick up everything??

2006-12-26 04:42:42 · 6 answers · asked by beachbum 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have tried washing it with Tide, Baking Soda, OxyClean, and Downy. I have also sprayed it with Febreze and nothing is working. I got this as a Christmas present and don't want to have to get a new one. Please help!

2006-12-26 04:39:32 · 4 answers · asked by niller_jean 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just bought a house and I've noticed that my sump pump comes on about every 30-45 minutes. Thats seems a bit excessive so I'm wondering if it needs to be replaced. The house is about 4 years old and it sits at the bottom of a hill so I'm told the sump pump comes on because I get the water from the homes that sit above me. I would appreciate any advise or ideas as I am a first time home owner. Thanks.

2006-12-26 04:38:55 · 9 answers · asked by denver_cutie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs