Home & Garden - 28 December 2006

The drip is coming from where the hose connects, not the handle or wall connection

2006-12-28 08:56:29 · 4 answers · asked by leaky 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My father spilled a half gallon of milk on the floor of the passenger side of my mothers car this Christmas. Needless to say, I was the one who got the clean up details. I soaked up as much as I could, but warned my mother it was going to stink in a few days, with a vengance. That day has arrived...how does one get that stinky foul smell out of the carpet?

2006-12-28 08:54:32 · 6 answers · asked by Lord Cif 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

According to a Google search, several knife-care sites say that I should oil my pocket knife blade to keep in from rusting.

What kind of oil should be used?

I have never owned a knife before...any more tips you can share?

2006-12-28 08:45:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

So my husband and I bought a new matress and we don't like it because of the memory foam. It's hot on our backs and makes you sweat during the night....anyone have this problem and know what to do to fix it?

2006-12-28 08:44:44 · 3 answers · asked by clclmom 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-28 08:42:36 · 2 answers · asked by anna 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is 4" pipe that is approximately 35 years old. And no, using a chisel and hammer is not an option nor is calling a plumber.

2006-12-28 08:36:22 · 2 answers · asked by dred_nawt 1 in Other - Home & Garden

is there a re set button or is it time to get a new one

2006-12-28 08:36:17 · 4 answers · asked by maskmanmikep@verizon.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-28 08:32:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-28 08:26:13 · 3 answers · asked by evilstranger90 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-28 08:20:50 · 4 answers · asked by ruby07 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know they like warm places (like electrical/phone wall plugs. So I've been leaving my microwave unplugged until I need to use it. I thought it was working as I didn't see them dying under the microwave.But this morning as I finished warming my coffee when I opened the door, there were half a dozen babies and I saw a larger one in the door latch!!!
My question (finally) if I leave the micro unplugged, can I use a spray or some kind of insecticide inside the crevaces of the microwave?

2006-12-28 08:12:47 · 8 answers · asked by UGOGIRL 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-28 08:12:11 · 8 answers · asked by erica_kaufmann 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-28 08:09:01 · 1 answers · asked by Steph 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son left his silly putty sitting on the carpet and now it is completely stuck. We have a party here New Years Eve and in the middle of my carpet.. Bright Orange Silly Putty.. UUGGHH

2006-12-28 08:08:21 · 14 answers · asked by angela_hauff 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to put up lights that come on when someone comes near the house or at least something that warns someone coming into the backyard that they are not welcomed. I have a kid that comes into the yard (I have that as another question on here) but I don't want to wake up everyone with something like a car alarm that could go off at 3am. Any ideas?

2006-12-28 08:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Hello all,

I come from an East Indian family that lives abroad. My mother often cooks Indian food which involves cooking of a lot of onions and other spices and herbs initially. As a result, there always is an awful smell that diffuses throughout the whole house. This smell is not just of onions but also of the spices used. In our language, it is called the smell of "tarka" (though, I may have spelled it wrong). Unfortunately, this smell has become a part of our house and can easily be recognized when entering our home. Does anyone know or have any ideas of removing this smell.


Any suggestions would be appreciated



S.M.

2006-12-28 08:01:56 · 4 answers · asked by Confused?? 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the best way to remove old wallpaper?

2006-12-28 07:59:47 · 9 answers · asked by ~*BS~MRA~Girl*~ 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 07:59:33 · 9 answers · asked by thomas0620@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-28 07:59:08 · 8 answers · asked by LiLy * 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just purchased a new home and I am seeing that my home is very secessible to the cold air through an in wall air conditioner, a patio door, front door, and windows. What can I do to combat the cold aside from replacing everything?

2006-12-28 07:55:10 · 4 answers · asked by Need For Help 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-28 07:54:04 · 4 answers · asked by michael l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anybody know where can I find a 62" x 21" poster frame?

2006-12-28 07:54:04 · 4 answers · asked by unruly_1 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 07:46:04 · 22 answers · asked by mo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

ie. are they typically made from shavings & saw-dust left over from sawmills, timber-yards & solid furniture manufacturers,
or is it normal to grind up good timber to fulfill the demand for easily-worked fiberboard & chipboard?

2006-12-28 07:45:27 · 7 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a hot water radiator system in my house. The boiler fills automatically from the water line so I do not need to manually add water. I was bleeding the radiators last night and the entire first floor, the radiators bled fine. I went upstairs and two of the radiators are partially hot and the top half is cold. When I bled them air came out for a few seconds and then nothing no air or water. The third radiator was completely cold, so I closed the inlet valve and reopened it. It then began to get warm and bled air and then water. However, I tried to bleed the two that did not produce water again and the same thing happened. I heard air for a few seconds and then nothing. Is there something else I need to do? Or should I continue bleeding them for a few days until water comes out?

2006-12-28 07:39:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-12-28 07:38:48 · 7 answers · asked by Dawn S 2 in Garden & Landscape

There is always dust under my furniture and bed.. maybe it could be that my room has the thermostat and is the warmest room in the house.. any suggestions please and how i could avoid getting so much of it in my room. and yes, i do dust it, just it would be easier to dust it LESS often.

2006-12-28 07:34:52 · 8 answers · asked by 19 year old girl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a dark blue paint and a light blue almost white can of paint. He has all primary colors in his bedding.Race cars sheets and such. He has a loft bed. I was thinking of painting the bottom of the room dark blue about 2-3 feet up and then do the light blue,with a wall paper boarder between. Throw a red rug on the hard wood floor. I really want him to like his room so he sleeps in it. He is mentaly slow and chages his mind so often. But cars he always likes. Any creative idea's done on a low budget would be great! It is a small room so I was afraid that the dark paint might make it look smaller. But I want more colors on the wall then light blue and I want to keep it that way for a long time with out repainting in 2-3 years. So trying to keep it nutral in a way. easyer to change wall paper border then repainting. He is 8 yrs old but mentally between 4-8 on different levels..see my problem?

2006-12-28 07:32:15 · 12 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-28 07:31:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have five attic vent turbines on my roof.

2006-12-28 07:29:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs