Home & Garden - 7 January 2007

My husband and I own an old house. We currently have a mice problem. I keep the house clean but I am finding mouse droppings everywhere. We know where they are coming in and we are in the process of changing those doors (but it costs money and we can only do soo much at one time) We have traps in the house where the dog cannot get to them. Is there anything else we can do to get rid of them besides calling an exterminator(i really don't think that is necessary now because the doors are not done). They are just driving me crazy!!!!!!!!

2007-01-07 08:20:44 · 13 answers · asked by k_reile 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-07 08:16:48 · 8 answers · asked by diane 1 in Garden & Landscape

The facing is 100% cotton, the backing is 70% polyester and 30% cotton. I'm just curious as to what setting and water temp I should use on my washing machine?

2007-01-07 08:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I posted a question about removing a stain from a black polo shirt a couple of days ago. I was recommended by someone to not dry it and use zout. Unfortunately, zout did not remove the stain and I used quite a large amount on the stain too. I have some other stains that are stained that are white. Is bleach the only option? And what to do about ink stains on jeans? Thanks.

2007-01-07 08:05:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am about to tile my kitchen backsplash. The light switches and outlets arent all at the same height and I want to move a few of them up or down just one or two inches. How do I move them?

2007-01-07 08:00:53 · 7 answers · asked by ktraye1 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-07 08:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i am doing on project for my backsplash in kitchen and found perfect photo in magazine, how do i get it on the tile?

2007-01-07 07:57:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have really old honeycomb tile in my bathroom and it would be extremely difficult to remove it. The surface is pretty flat .Would ceramic tile work best , or something like self stick vinyl tiles?

2007-01-07 07:49:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I talked to my building maintenance guy about getting blinds installed on our windows. He said he would charge $20 per blind and at that time we had 6 blinds to install. However, later we decided to install only 4 and gave him a check of $80. However, he claimed that we had agreed on a price of $120 at $30/blind instead of $20!! This is not true. When I tried to explain to him the situation, he just returned the check of $80 and said that he did not want any money at all (obviously he was upset). I was confused and I said this is not right and you can take the $120 if you want, but he refused to take any money at that time and said we can talk tomorrow. What do I do? I don't want to get sucked into giving him more money and $30/blind is a lot!! We even called and left a message on his phone but he has not returned the call. He is a building maintenance man so I am concerned because we have to deal with him for as long as we live here.

Suggestions please!!

2007-01-07 07:43:29 · 11 answers · asked by Du S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had a roof installed and the contractor used felt instead of asphalt in the 4 valleys. A neighbor's roofer told me this was against code AND the roof would eventually leak. I previously HAD asphalt in the valleys and even had a leak problem with it. Felt appears to be nothing more than thick paper. I have some major concern over the durability of such an installation. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-07 07:43:13 · 7 answers · asked by shot 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

they are poplar trees that send roots up under everything and loose limbs in the wind.

2007-01-07 07:41:14 · 7 answers · asked by lynn l 1 in Garden & Landscape

When I say all the basic types I mean simple like barrel cactus or prickley pair, but then it also says all of the different sub divisions of them, for example a barrel cactus might have the sub divisions of snow ball, pinnapple, hedgehog, and fishhook.

2007-01-07 07:40:55 · 2 answers · asked by someone on earth 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a gas dryer now, but moving and might need to switch to an electric and I do a ton of laundry with 3 kids. Just curious if it was worth having my gas turned off for 2 days to have it stubbed out to use the gas dryer or not! Thanks!

2007-01-07 07:31:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 16 x 7 wood garage door, two springs on one side, two on the other. One of the left side springs broke, which leaves one intact. Can I replace just the spring that broke? Or, must the left side be replaced as a complete set?

2007-01-07 07:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Any ideas on how to remove or will I need new carpet.

2007-01-07 07:25:33 · 14 answers · asked by bannister_natalie 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I think I saw it on some DIY show- the plywood was cut into piesces, stained and coated with polyurethane. At least I think it was plywood. It was so unique looking! Has anyone ever0 tried this and are there different types of plywood or anything else I should know? Thanks!

2007-01-07 07:17:23 · 17 answers · asked by mattysmom 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am a contractor / Handyman . I mastered the work However I am Having a real Problem getting My Pricing in line. This Business is unlike service Businesses That have price lists. Every job is unique. Last week i gave a price to lay a floor of 700.00 and the cust said OK but My price was a bit high. Well I could not Do his floor due to I was too Busy. I was on the job site when the new Floor Guy cane to do it and He charged Him 1875.00 for what I was doing it for 700.00!!!! . When I go out to give a price The customers always say ( I am getting Many prices) I thank they just do this to Make me give a very low Price....

2007-01-07 07:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by joe 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

after fire left smoke stains

2007-01-07 07:09:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How do I prevent sweaters from pilling and balling in the wash and once they do ball, how do I remove them? I have several that do have balls already.

2007-01-07 07:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by fierylegs 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

is it okay for a man to have nice soft hands?

2007-01-07 07:02:54 · 20 answers · asked by Jack Bauer 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-07 07:02:53 · 11 answers · asked by otoomansmama 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Vaillant Ecomax 835E combi boiler. Occansionally it makes a loud humming sound when the thermostat switches the radiators on. It lasts for a few seconds and then goes away. It doesn't always make this sound and sometimes the sound is louder then others. I can only describe the sound as humming that gradually gets louder and then dies away over 3 or 4 seconds. Other than that the system works perfectly.

2007-01-07 07:00:57 · 12 answers · asked by newpark 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-07 07:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Gotta change the lightbulb- is it safe to put a 60 W bulb in a 75 W socket? I don't want to start an electrical fire.
Thanks.

2007-01-07 06:55:27 · 18 answers · asked by er_watch 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They keep digging up my lawn in the same place by an old tree stump. I have tried refilling the hole but they keep coming back and digging 2 big holes. Short of filling the whole with concrete what else can I do?

2007-01-07 06:53:09 · 16 answers · asked by newpark 2 in Garden & Landscape

i need something thats strong that can kill the menstrual smell on my panties i tried washing and using detergent but you can still smell it any suggestions like chemicals i can use

2007-01-07 06:52:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

size 10' x 12'
or
size 22' x 14'

2007-01-07 06:50:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

do you have to buy the boxes they have there or can you use a box that you have?

2007-01-07 06:50:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-07 06:49:41 · 7 answers · asked by Liz 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-07 06:49:38 · 3 answers · asked by dpjp 1 in Decorating & Remodeling