Home & Garden - 6 January 2007

2007-01-06 11:17:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm considering building a home from scratch and I heard that prefab has come a long way from the flimsy trailer-looking things...

There are two attractive aspects:
(1) cheaper
(2) faster

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on prefab homes, especially if you've had one built, or live in one, know someone who does...

thanks for any input!

2007-01-06 11:15:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have never grown a vine like this before. It get's alot of sun and water.It is next to the garage and shelterd some. please help me if you can.

2007-01-06 11:15:18 · 4 answers · asked by tina p 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know someone who has had back surgery but loves to rake. I can't find any bent handle yard leaf rakes anywhere, they're supposed to take pressure off the back while raking. I've seen them in Better Homes and Garden Magazine but there wasn't the option to purchase one. Please help.

2007-01-06 11:13:34 · 2 answers · asked by Cheri 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-06 11:13:09 · 10 answers · asked by DAVID S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to save money and put in the bannister myself. I have a wrought iron railing and want to replace it with a wooden one. I bought the spindles, post, and railing. Can anyone tell me how to put it up. Thanks.

2007-01-06 11:11:53 · 7 answers · asked by Izzy 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

In my house. Any ideas regarding how much this is going to cost me?

2007-01-06 11:11:52 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Im talking completely bare, down to the grayish smooth surface. What is the first step in making it a beautiful hardwood surface? You could even share step two, three for four if you care to do so. Thank you for your help.

2007-01-06 11:11:26 · 4 answers · asked by Bistro 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am in the process of making a quilt and I didn't pre-wash the fabric's before cutting, so I was wanting to know the safest way to wash them once I have completed the quilt. The fabric's and thread are all 100% cotton and the colors are creams, browns and reds. I know it would have been better to pre-wash first so please don't tell me that... but I started cutting the fabric's in a hurry.

2007-01-06 11:10:12 · 10 answers · asked by tajboyd 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a memory foam mattress topper that was vacuum packed in its original box, and when I took it out originally, it expanded to many, many times its original vacuum packed size.

I live far away and need to ship it to myself now, but now that it's not vacuum packed and shrunk, I can't get it much smaller than the largest of my suitcases. Is there any place that I can go to get it industrially shrink wrapped or vacuum packed (preferably in the DFW area) so that I can get it down to at least a fraction of its original size?

The home vacuum sealers won't do the trick; this mattress pad is much too strong and large for what they are intended to do. I've tried and nothing works, I'm thinking only an industrial stength vacuum packer will work.

2007-01-06 11:08:14 · 3 answers · asked by brakozzynboj 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-06 11:07:49 · 6 answers · asked by ks10 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-06 11:06:40 · 1 answers · asked by ks10 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I just bought a new house and are in a dispute over the decor. Should The hall match the Living room or the Bathroom? Both open to a long hall which leads to the front door. I know it sounds petty but it's a long hallway and it 's the first thing people see. What do you think?Any tips or advice would be helpfull.

2007-01-06 11:06:03 · 9 answers · asked by queenlandry 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

we have a pool that is a bit blurry and it is out of question to empty it as we have strong water retention. We know the reason of the bluriness and have to wait three months so it will go. In the meantime, could I add blue food colouring in the water? Any ideas of how many times per week I could do it and if it will just dissolve after a while and will not harm animals and plants?
thansk for your help

2007-01-06 10:56:34 · 6 answers · asked by coco 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

do you guys know anything about the silver stuff they use to find figerprints on a stolen car or whatever to find evidence on who did the crime? well my dad bought this car and it had that stuff on it and we have to clean it up so we can sell it. anything you could tell me on how to get it off? im getting really tired of trying to scrub it off with windex and stuff that wont remove it!!!???!?!? HELP!!!!

2007-01-06 10:56:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-06 10:53:01 · 1 answers · asked by budgie 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My house was built in 1889 as a hotel in Cedar Lake, IN. It has 13 rooms, 3 floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. I have lived here for 7 years and have yet to figure it out myself. It seems to be victorian, but I am not sure. I have found out it was built in the Victorian Age (1837-1901; not like that has to do with anything.....) but i was wondering if anyone could help me out..... there is a link to a photo taken of the house. Yes it is an actual postcard from the 1800's. I had to resize it. 63094801 pixels?!?!?!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=125385299

2007-01-06 10:49:15 · 5 answers · asked by Jeremy M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Please name me some national chain stores (like Sears, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, etc...) that you know carry parts for a Whirlpool dryer (specifically a belt). Thanks!

2007-01-06 10:48:19 · 9 answers · asked by charyl92678 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i don't wish to use harsh chemicals anymore, i want to use natural, inexpensive items safe for people and my pets. i've heard of people using salt, olive oil, vinegar, chalk, and lemon juice....any tips or how-to's?

2007-01-06 10:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by andrea 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

The soil also has a pH of 6.
Please help me with my AP Environmental Science Lab! Thanks :)

2007-01-06 10:45:18 · 1 answers · asked by pookashell 2 in Garden & Landscape

requires a 20 amp dedicated circuit. I plug the treadmill in and it sort of works, but clicks. I think it may be the power supply. What is the power supply in a wall outlet in a residence?

2007-01-06 10:43:12 · 9 answers · asked by Myra 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-06 10:41:15 · 17 answers · asked by lizma 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-06 10:41:01 · 8 answers · asked by Cotton C 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I've seen a lamp but don't know any of the details to research it further.

The shape is that of a traditional table lamp, but the entire thing is cast as one white piece that all lights up. Additionally the lamp is tilted on its horizontal axis so that it appears to have sunk through the surface it is placed on.

Any ideas?

2007-01-06 10:38:46 · 2 answers · asked by Baffled by Lighting 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I love the look, and are very nice close to my Gazebo or s.pool.
What i have to do

2007-01-06 10:38:41 · 3 answers · asked by MIkE ALEGRIA 1 in Garden & Landscape

Maybe an outdoor bar, barbacue area, and small swimming pool.
The house is big and have a wonderfull view.

my kids want to live very close to the city, so i need to sell the house.

2007-01-06 10:36:29 · 6 answers · asked by MIkE ALEGRIA 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need to know how to get the smoke out of my leather coat?

2007-01-06 10:33:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My side yard is mushy, muddy, grass in the winter. I'd like to put in a gravel or wood chip path (stone is too expensive) and would like to know the pros and cons of both.

2007-01-06 10:29:53 · 8 answers · asked by museattle 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-06 10:26:27 · 2 answers · asked by UltraKit 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-06 10:25:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry