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Home & Garden - 7 January 2007

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The room doors around here, when left alone swing open. How can i reverse this and get them to swing closed?

Is there somtihng i could buy for the hinges?

2007-01-07 11:59:13 · 8 answers · asked by rrover 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son found my wife's lipstick, and smeared it on the floor. It is short shag carpet, my wife tried to scrub it first, before I got home. I have always used goo gone. What do you think?

2007-01-07 11:58:50 · 6 answers · asked by mybean38 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I installed some textured paintable wallpaper over another layer of priming wallpaper. I used KILZ primer on the underpaper, then painted. Everywhere except for one spot at the bottom of one of the sheets stuck well. But this one sheet has bubbles that I have tried repasting. Any ideas on how to fix this other than to hang something over it?

2007-01-07 11:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by T 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Serious question, they scare away the birds!

2007-01-07 11:36:53 · 23 answers · asked by Greybeard 7 in Garden & Landscape

i recently installed a black slate counter-top in my kitchen as the first stage of a kitchen reno. my faucets are chrome and the sink is stainless-steel. the ceiling is made of metal embossed tiles but has been painted over numerous times (currently white). theres no room for a table and chairs but there is a small eating nook with a built-in bench on either side (I would like to upholster these benches--fabric ideas?) the walls are about 9' high. theres a 1 foot high baseboard and a large crown molding at the ceiling. the floor is a mid-brown (tobacco) colored hardwood which i dont want to cover. the cabinets are wood which has also been painted many times and are now a dingy beige color. (I believe they are the original cabinets). the house is a art-deco style circa 1922, so i would kind of like to be authentic to that style, but a few modern touches might be nice as well. I dont want anything fussy or cluttered or floral patterns. wall colors? cabinet colors? help

2007-01-07 11:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by mickey 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like them to be fairly winter hardy and not too big(size should not be a problem . thanks.

2007-01-07 11:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i am making a art project out of a shelf (i'm going to be puting it in my kids bathroom for them to put their tub toys on.) and i am decorating it to match the ocean theam in there.
I know i can bake and then paint styrofoam to make neat durable decorations to glue to the shelf but i'm at a loss with the baking prosses. any one know how to do this?

(i will be useing styrofoam bowls)

2007-01-07 11:26:13 · 2 answers · asked by naightengale 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

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what tips, tricks, or advice would u give to someone moveing out for the 1st time with or without a roomate?

2007-01-07 11:23:10 · 5 answers · asked by missmycoco 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a dart board and every dart that has missed obviously left a little hole in my wall. Now we're ready to take the dart board down and I have about a hundred of these little holes. Will paint alone fix this? This is a standard wall found inside my house...nothing special. Thanks!

2007-01-07 11:22:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Water doesn't flow straight out from my bathroom sink faucets -- it flows out and back and all over the place, causing it to get all over the sink and grow tons of mold. I was told it would be a simple repair -- and that I am only missing a small part thet goes in the faucet to focus the water flow... But I do not know what this part is called or how to install it. Any advice, please, please???

THANKS!

2007-01-07 11:20:52 · 3 answers · asked by LJ&GJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-07 11:17:41 · 12 answers · asked by tkmtran 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have changed all the lightbulbs in my home, I recycle, have turned the heat down 5 degrees; buy as many recycled materials as I can and always take my own bags to market. What is the next step in making my home greener?

2007-01-07 11:16:26 · 10 answers · asked by berkeley1220 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a plastic shower faucet handle -- It a one-handled shower, but it has two levels/knobs... the first plastic knob turns on the water and a second knob directly behind it controls the temp. The first knob split in two and fell off -- leaving the temp. knob and a metal screw that sticks out (we currently use pliers to turn the water on and off). Can I replace just the plastic handle (without having to purchase a whole new shower faucet)??? Any idea where I can find handles-only (esp. this older plastic type)???

Thanks so so much!

2007-01-07 11:15:54 · 5 answers · asked by LJ&GJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm 15. I HATE all those girly colors that girls my age "supposedly" go crazy over. I always like having a sophisticated look in my bedroom. My fave colors are red and blue. I just moved into this house... so... any help?

2007-01-07 11:15:38 · 13 answers · asked by veruh.neicy 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-07 11:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by hellokitty08 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

~~~We have very hard water where I live, our next door neighbor's yard bubbler system leaked really bad a few weeks ago,,,and our concrete wall has very bad calcium mineral stains,,,we have scrubbed the wall with vinegar sometimes wet, sometimes dry,,,and still it has a very bad white flaky looking stain. Is there anyway to get rid of it?? Its very common where I live that we all have concrete walls instead of a wire fence.

2007-01-07 11:13:34 · 5 answers · asked by ~~Penny~~ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

In winter days (mild winter) my tulsi plant just dies even though I keep it indoors. What is the best fertilizer and how often to water it? Someone said I was over watering it but dont believe I do that.

2007-01-07 11:12:27 · 11 answers · asked by Prav 4 in Garden & Landscape

The tiles are just those sticky ones you plce down. I put tape down to do painting/trim work. Thanks

2007-01-07 11:06:58 · 7 answers · asked by sadlyiamnameless 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My kids are 8, 5, and 2 years of age. We also have an 18 year old from our church staying with us.

2007-01-07 11:01:42 · 10 answers · asked by scott w 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am on a neverending quest for a nice fresh smell in my room. My house has plenty of animals in it, but i am concentrating on my bedroom. It is carpeted. I am starting to not like sprays (even febreeze) or airfreshners...they seem so chemical! like i am putting layers on layers of chemicals on things like my bed spread, carpet, and curtains. Even carpet freshning powders i am starting to not like.

I am not a fan of the perfumy things anymore (maybe 1 candle is ok for me). What can i use in my room to give it that fresh clean feeling without feeling so heavy and chemically?

Also, my room doesnt smell awful at all...if anything, it is heavilly perfumed from so many products.

2007-01-07 10:59:32 · 12 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

My dog's fur is everywhere. I tried washing my black coat, and the fur, still would not come off. I tried a lint remover, didn't work, and it takes too long. I really don't want my clothes to be in dog fur, so what are some ways!

2007-01-07 10:55:27 · 4 answers · asked by Kedah<3 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

If yes, what size would you consider an "average" size. I am thinking of having one built at my new house. It is a 16 X 32. I measured it and it seemed small. What do you think?

2007-01-07 10:54:37 · 8 answers · asked by cristabel80 2 in Garden & Landscape

I want to hang curtains at double french doors. I have drilled a little hole with a masonary bit but it won't go in the wall very far. Sounds like i'm hitting metal so i suspect there is a lintle over the doors. If i drill through the lintle with metal drill bits will it weaken the lintle. It is only one little hole, at the other side i seem to be able to manage with a masonary bit.

2007-01-07 10:54:25 · 1 answers · asked by poppy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the benefit if a freezer already has auto-defrost?

2007-01-07 10:53:07 · 4 answers · asked by lisa_martin 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-07 10:52:14 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

They are not the best of cabinets of course but they have solid wood frames and doors. Everything else is particle board. I'm not looking to spend that much because I'm going to be moving from the house in a couple of years anyway.

2007-01-07 10:41:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-07 10:40:13 · 10 answers · asked by Football_ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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