Home & Garden - 30 December 2006

I did sponge it with cold water as soon as it happened.

2006-12-30 12:14:08 · 7 answers · asked by 4marmor@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The room looks great! But I got the carpet in a darker brown then I should have. What do you suggest I do. What other colors go well with Periwinkle bud from (Behr) I also have a hint of green (lime green) Thanks!

2006-12-30 12:07:51 · 9 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have small ivy and fern potted plants in my kitchen...how often do I need to water them?

2006-12-30 12:06:55 · 11 answers · asked by southern_gurl05 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-30 12:00:12 · 19 answers · asked by ready 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

When I was about to eat dinner tonight I grabbed what I thought was a clean plate. When I looked down at the plate there were about 8 little white bugs on it (about 3mm long) they looked like maggots but they had little tiny legs. I keep my little basement apartment very clean. Needles to say I am totally grossed out and I couldn't eat dinner. What do I do?

2006-12-30 11:59:50 · 8 answers · asked by grossed out 1 in Other - Home & Garden

involves wiring and codes? i would really appreciate the help. please email me at girasol2525@yahoo.com

thank you so so much!

2006-12-30 11:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by girasol2525 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My countertops are black and gray granite, I would like to decorate my kitchen in red and black. my appliances are stainless steel. Can anybody give me some ideas PLEASE?

2006-12-30 11:55:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-30 11:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by paul l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking to buy a house that has oil for the heat. The tank has been empty for a couple of months. Is this going to be a problem with it working properly once more oil is added in?

2006-12-30 11:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by amy1419 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it the same in a shop vac?

2006-12-30 11:40:47 · 9 answers · asked by ccMarie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Right now I have them all in the bathroom hanging over the shower bar and I have the dinky hair dryer in the room on HI and it is blowing on them, but they do not seem to be drying. Is there anything else I can do?

2006-12-30 11:38:32 · 9 answers · asked by snookums 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

How long do they last ... and how many do you think you should have to make a nice display in a small apartment... one per pot, would it be?

Thank you in avance.

2006-12-30 11:38:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Sooooo I wanna paint my room,and I want to have a splatter effect on my walls but I'm afraid that the paint is gonna run,because well paint runs sometimes.So is this a logical fear or I'm i just making things harder than they are?What can stop it?
I'm thinking that i shouldn't use gloss paint but what about semi-gloss?

2006-12-30 11:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by Porcelain 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello, need some advice in regard to my back yard. Can I plant grass seed in winter and will it grow. I had to weed and feed my yard about a month ago due to weeds, now my back yard is barron. Can I plant perrenniel grass seeds and expect to see it grow? Any advice would be great!!!

2006-12-30 11:23:52 · 6 answers · asked by Suzanne 2 in Garden & Landscape

Hi! I would like to know some major facts about the silver maple tree.... I'm studying about the maple tree and would like some information.

2006-12-30 11:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by ღGirly Gurlღ 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I was just wondering if I could wash my dress shirts, dress pants, and dress socks and such in my own washer.
Should I take it to the drycleaners?
or can I soak them water or something?

2006-12-30 11:17:55 · 11 answers · asked by walkingtoasters 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have this problem only in my bathroom. My bathroom floor is a no wax vinyl flooring.I have tried white vingar, baking soda, bleach, murphy oil soap. NONE of these had removed the smell permanently and hasn't give vaguely removed the stains.

2006-12-30 11:13:19 · 4 answers · asked by masonkitten37 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've just come back from vacations and with me i have brought some very nice shells of every shapes and sizes. I would like to do something with them. I would love to hear any cool ideas using seashells to decorate the house!

2006-12-30 11:09:04 · 10 answers · asked by Katas 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-30 10:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by Sele77 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in Bakersfield, CA. I dont know what zone that is. I have a relatively nice small-medium size back yard... its rectangular with wooden fence panels on three sides. (my house being the 4th side). What is a good creeper/climber/vine that would cover the fence quickly, be easy to cultivate and require very little maintenance? Or rather.... for something who doesnt have green thumbs and very little landscaping knowledge.

Also would a hedge be more suitable? I want something that with spread and cover incredibly quickly.

2006-12-30 10:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by MonkeyMama 6 in Garden & Landscape

im trying to brace up some roof trusses in my pole barn that that was ordered wrong the truss co. told me i could run a beem down the middle but i need it to span at least 35 to 40 ft

2006-12-30 10:50:27 · 8 answers · asked by theemover 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It backed up into the basement and landlords won't come to see the problem. I am a single parent of two children. Need to know how to get it cleaned up and also how to get rid of the smell.

2006-12-30 10:49:45 · 3 answers · asked by red 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

So when I flush my toilet, after the tank fills, it keeps running. First thing i did was check the flapper - that's working fine, it seals up every time. Then I checked the floater (air-filled sphere attached to a rod that, when lifted all the way up, cuts off the water), well, when its lifted all the way up, nothing stops anymore, so I figured that was the problem, and I just started turning the water on and off each time. Well, now we get to the real problem - when i turn the water off at the wall, it doesn't stop running, just slows down a bit, but still runs continuously (so its obviously not the flapper or the floater) - how do I fix that piece if I can't turn the water off?

2006-12-30 10:38:00 · 15 answers · asked by Manu 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

second hand collector will do nicely

2006-12-30 10:37:54 · 2 answers · asked by GEORGE M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

But when I turn the dryer on , which is in that half of the house then the power comes back on.What could it be?

2006-12-30 10:32:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have the exterior walls insulated, wired and vapour sealed. The insulation stops are in place in the rafters. I am ready to insulate and vapour the ceiling. Should i install a garage door opener before or after the ceiling is finished? Does it matter which is done first? Please help........
Oh, i also have wired the garage totally for all lights and plug ins, there are already power sources at both door opener areas.

2006-12-30 10:31:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-30 10:24:47 · 24 answers · asked by Texaschica 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i replaced the door contactor this mornig, i can hear the cycles,and i get water flush, but just humming @ spin. is the trans out, or maybe the electric motor?

2006-12-30 10:17:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-30 10:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by c2god2 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I don't think dust can actually accumulate to an inch thick. I think that the dust would slowly settle on itself compressing into a layer of filth. Can dust actually colect to an inch thick?

2006-12-30 10:14:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry