Home & Garden - 8 January 2007

Even when all three are on, the living room is still not as bright as I'd like it at night. I wish my place had ceiling lights. The shades are a teal color if that makes a difference.

2007-01-08 14:11:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

We got my son an aquadoodle for Christmas that is a bunch of colored foam tiles that fit together. Of course he got the markers mixed up with his aquadoodle pen and colored on it. Any ideas how to get the marker off? Magic eraser did not work....for once!

2007-01-08 14:09:18 · 4 answers · asked by Lauren D 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Should I keep inside lights on at night when I go to bed. Or should I turn them off when I go to bed. What about night lights. Will that pave the way to where I am if a criminal breaks in.

2007-01-08 14:08:06 · 10 answers · asked by toothbrushx2 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-08 14:00:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I just thought I'd ask, as new inventions come out everyday? I need to hang curtains over my patio door verticle blinds. If there is nothing new available, guess I'll pull out the old ladder and screwdriver. Curtains make the place feel more homey than just blinds.

2007-01-08 13:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My hot water tank seems to be getting cold fast and I have radiant heat at the house. The tank is about 10 years old.

2007-01-08 13:55:59 · 5 answers · asked by RJKephart 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently purchased a new bedroom set (an antique black color) and am trying to redo the room before it arrives. I'm hoping to paint the walls a buttery yellow color, and I have oak colored hardwood floors. My question is what color would you recommend painting all of the trim (fairly wide trim along the floors, around all windows, doors, and the hope is for crown molding eventually)?? We usually like the starkness of white trim, however it seems as if it would be rather jarring against the black furniture. Any assistance you can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

2007-01-08 13:53:57 · 16 answers · asked by tghad 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-08 13:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by yasis_ren 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2007-01-08 13:49:24 · 2 answers · asked by Smart Nurse 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am a stay at home mother. I married at the age of 18. I lived with my parents before that and my mom always did all of the laundry and house work. I rarely even had to clean my room. I have been married for almost three years and I just can not get the hang of laundry and keeping my house clean. I much rather play with my two wonderful children.
I want to know if anyone has a strict routine or a way of motivating themselves. I am disgusted with my house but I am not doing anything about it. I can't have people over because I'm embarresed. I would love for my home to be clean and be able to entertain and have people over LOTs. HELP!!!

2007-01-08 13:48:06 · 15 answers · asked by harvem2000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

If i have a multi colored item and i want to use the bleach pen on a small white part of the item, can i put it in the wash and be assured that the rest of the item doest get affected by the bleach?

2007-01-08 13:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a green and whote coat...the sleves are white.

The sleves are filthy!! What can i use to clean them? i have already tried a stain stick, pre-treating, etc...but nothing gets the coat nice and white again.

The coat is made of your regualr winter coat material...nylon i think.

2007-01-08 13:39:15 · 4 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have limited space for them to grow. Is there a plant that is small and also free flowering that is fragrant?

2007-01-08 13:37:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

it is also rotten and water logged, I ripped this all out, and can replace except the wood on top of the foundation is ruined. How do I rebuild this? It's the bottom of the frame where the sheet rock meets the floor, ruined

2007-01-08 13:32:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Our toilet overflowed and crap water continued to flow without our knowledge... it went under the wall and saturated my sons bedroom carpet. We have used the Shop Vac for hours but it is still wet and smells horrible. I thought maybe Baking Soda but not sure. Please Help!!

2007-01-08 13:31:02 · 21 answers · asked by Kaci H 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I feel bad about just throwing it away. Any ideas?

2007-01-08 13:29:57 · 12 answers · asked by iraKKari 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We put our house on market and some of the buyers who came and saw our house said that the house has cooking odours. I tried all the room freshners, scented candels, potpurries and incense sticks. Nothing removes the odours completly. Please help!!

2007-01-08 13:26:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-08 13:20:13 · 11 answers · asked by lissa 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am a Honest Contractor that just wants to make a livin. I Know that there are Ripoff contractors everwhere and doing shoty wor. Why Do Customers caal me for a price and Make me Feel guilty about the Price? They drive me to give my work away.
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....

2007-01-08 13:19:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-08 13:10:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-08 13:09:10 · 4 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Garden & Landscape

...the plant disease that infects trees and makes the leaves curly and gross

2007-01-08 12:59:20 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Garden & Landscape

All of the sudden, my dishwasher stopped getting water. It goes through the cycles and runs, there is just no water involved in the process. Has anyone else had this happen? What could cause this?

2007-01-08 12:55:40 · 7 answers · asked by iga k 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-08 12:50:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

This is just a normal stove - it has a black enamel finish that has something that appears to be baked on. Is there something I can let sit overnight on it to make for less scrubbing?

Thans for your help.

2007-01-08 12:46:12 · 12 answers · asked by Urbangirl 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am trying to fix a leak in my tub faucet. In order to do so, I have to unscrew the handles. I unscrewed the little screw holding the handles, but no matter how much I turn the handle left or right, and no matter how much I pull on it or try to pry it off, the thing just won't come off.

2007-01-08 12:41:05 · 9 answers · asked by dickdeadly 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

One of my sons blew out the candle sitting in my living room and wax was splashed up on the wall. It is dry wall, looks like an orange peel, and has been painted with flat latex paint. The candle is from Bath & Body Works (Warm Vanilla Sugar) and seems to have grease in it. Any cleaning solutions? Kilz and repaint the area? HELP!!

2007-01-08 12:36:44 · 6 answers · asked by honeygirl0511 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My wife can't stand the chemically smell of bleach. I think it's a great, clean smell. Which side are you on?

2007-01-08 12:36:40 · 8 answers · asked by Steve H 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

all would be left would be insultaing, wiring, plumbing and drywall, then just mudding and floors/carpets. Aprox how long does each of these tasks take to complte? It's about 2200 sq feet.

2007-01-08 12:35:55 · 2 answers · asked by Dan J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The house was originally wired 3 prong but the receptical was broken. So i removed it and capped the wires.Now I have a new receptical. but there are 4 wires.

2007-01-08 12:34:36 · 5 answers · asked by mrpuggly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs