Home & Garden - 27 December 2006

The landlord has had the exterminators spray chemicals a few times in our apartment- inside and out. In fact, the exterminator was there spraying just a few weeks ago. But we keep seeing roaches- it's quite gross, because the roaches find a way to even get INSIDE the microwave! They are evidently hiding away somewhere in the building.

I remember using some kind of roach bait in our old townhome- it was food pellets laced with poison or something, and it seemed to work okay. It got rid of the pests for a time.

Any suggestions on a product or idea to get rid of these roaches?

2006-12-27 09:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a dvd for my kids, but they are fighting over it. I tried to copy it to a VHS tape, but it came out with a red haze. My computer is not an option, it's an old dell.

2006-12-27 09:42:07 · 6 answers · asked by jowill22 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-27 09:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by ?asker 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bump into some thing ,the keys fall from my hand ,and all I try to do is avoid waking the people ................I'm about to rob .
Is this common ...does it happen to you?

2006-12-27 09:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by Jesus G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The plant question is:::

Which plant will grow faster- regular tap water or microwaved water?

2006-12-27 09:37:49 · 5 answers · asked by Gama 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can you give some info on attaching a leanto (need to know cheapest place to purchase one) or even better a shed to the side of a house. It must become weather proof but not sure about foundations etc... it will insulated and boared inside.

Any adive would be really appreciated......

2006-12-27 09:37:14 · 2 answers · asked by confused 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Basically mild wear and tear, with a few chocolate stains.

Are there any compact hand held models?
Ease of assembly important as well!

Thanks.

2006-12-27 09:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by O'Shea 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-27 09:31:29 · 12 answers · asked by kaiser_monsterbonse 1 in Garden & Landscape

What is the easiest way to remove the left over tart candle out of the tart warmer?

2006-12-27 09:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa F 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

~~~I am working on a project and directions say to mix 1/2 denatured alcohol with 1/2 shellac to prime the wood. Also where would I buy denatured alcohol?

2006-12-27 09:22:01 · 6 answers · asked by ~~Penny~~ 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-27 09:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by sher 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 09:17:44 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I was wondering if anyone knows do I legally need to provide parking for my tenent if I am making my basement into a apartment?

2006-12-27 09:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by misymagicg 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 09:12:06 · 14 answers · asked by NATALIE C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have four kids (young kids all under 5) who spill things and track dirt in and a black lab who is just now potty trained. Well I had a nice carpet and now it is dingy and dirty looking is there anyway to get the stains up without having to replace the carpet. It is off white berber by the way.

2006-12-27 09:05:51 · 7 answers · asked by hldnmom143 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

why is the leaves/fronds splitting and looking like it's hair????

2006-12-27 09:03:37 · 1 answers · asked by chatterella 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-27 08:59:26 · 8 answers · asked by riccardo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-27 08:57:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I thought I would go with a Tempur-pedic but now I understand that they are hot and can retain the body shape. HELP. Can anyone give me some solid direction? I love hotel mattresses. FIRM. I live in the Detroit area. Downriver. Thanks!

2006-12-27 08:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by ritmng 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a pantry door in the kitchen that I'm trying to remove. I tried using a hammer and screwdriver to bang the pin up and out of the hinge, damn thing doesn't budge!

2006-12-27 08:55:18 · 20 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-27 08:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-27 08:52:44 · 5 answers · asked by Aura 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-27 08:50:30 · 13 answers · asked by normanbosworth200 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-27 08:48:43 · 5 answers · asked by dog lover 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-27 08:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by flip2er 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

OK-So, I know that I have asked this quesitons before, or something very similiar, but we are getting closer to meeting with the designer. We are building a home that we will most likely stay in until we die. We have 2 small children (under the age of 7) who are both very active and we are on the go a lot! Does anyone have anything that they put into their homes that they can't live without or wish that they had included. I am looking for any advice what so ever. All of it I appreciate. I want to be THOROUGHLY researched with little regrets after we are finished!!!!

Thanks for you input!

2006-12-27 08:45:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i live in a council house, if i had the money i wouldnt, but it is pretty roomy, and even has a play room for my children! what type of house do you live in, do you have a favourite room?

2006-12-27 08:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by button moon 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Alright, for some reason my tub (tub/shower) has slowly and now almost completely gotten clogged. At first it was a minor thing, but now, everytime I take a shower for at least 30 minutes, the tub fills with water and it takes awhile (and I mean a while) before the water completely drains. My first method (a few minutes ago) was to use a plunger, BUT all that did was bring up some.. well, let's just say nasty things back instead of unclogging it.

So, what's the most efficient (and possibly fastest and cheapest) way to unclog a tub? I really need this, so any helpful feedback will be highly appreciated.

2006-12-27 08:35:45 · 7 answers · asked by NereidoftheBlue 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hear that Rooms to Go does not have the best quality furniture. Are there any out there that are actually nice, but priced for me??

2006-12-27 08:34:13 · 12 answers · asked by Robin 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a gas cooktop, black-on-black. It has knobs and grills but the main part is black glass. Here is a picture:

http://www.ajmadison.com/ajmadison/images/items_large/GLT3057RB2.jpg

The darn thing is almost impossible to clean. Last time I cooked, it got a little bit of spatter and spill on it - which happens, when you cook - and I had to go over it three times with 409 and twice with Windex to get it clean and shiny again without leaving filmy cleaner residue or streaks. It's a pain to have to do it over and over again, especially around the knob shafts even if the knobs are taken off.

Is there some Advanced New Thrilling Cleaning Product out there that will clean this thing with less effort and time?

2006-12-27 08:32:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry