Home & Garden - 10 January 2007

2007-01-10 17:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by EiaMaria 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a little strainer that's just a bunch of criss-crossed wires, and i strained some pasta in it only to find that some pieces are stuck in it pretty well, and they've dried. do you have a simple trick that i can use to clean it and make sure this doesn't happen again? or must i resort to desperately scrubbing and picking at my sieve? any help is appreciated!

2007-01-10 17:33:54 · 4 answers · asked by jamoncita 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

The door to our new house opens in South-west direction. The kitchen door opens in the north.

2007-01-10 17:27:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-10 17:10:07 · 11 answers · asked by spider boy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Now normally i would just bleach it but my sweatshirt is all blue with white shoulders and the white shoulders is were it's spilled any suggestions that won't cost a ton?

2007-01-10 17:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by GonZo 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-10 16:58:56 · 8 answers · asked by vijay r 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-10 16:58:40 · 5 answers · asked by gautam r 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what's the difference?

2007-01-10 16:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by runner09 1 in Other - Home & Garden

toilets are sold with left hand and right hand trip levers. I need the trip to be on the left side as I face the toilet. Do I order a left or right hand trip lever?.

2007-01-10 16:39:46 · 5 answers · asked by braindamage 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hooked up my washer in new home and connected hose to the drain which is at the bottom of the wall and from that up runs a 2" pvc pipe. Everything looked good and was until it went to drain and water shot out the pipe. Is it clogged or is there a valve that hasnt been opened?

2007-01-10 16:39:36 · 8 answers · asked by Thomas L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

From what I understand, it's to get around or below 20 degrees F, definitely not what our plants have been use to. I can't move them all in, but might there be a way to assist them in surviving?

2007-01-10 16:35:20 · 3 answers · asked by Lord Cif 2 in Garden & Landscape

There is usually no lock that are stef-proof but my unlocking tools are in my box... Which is locked... Any tips?? I've got bobbypins, very small screwdriver and for the first time in 31 years I can't open the @#$%?& thing.... It' a grey box, 15 1/4 " wide by 10 1/2 " .... A regular box but I just can't seem to be able to find the darn "notches"...

I know it's a wierd question, but any tips?

2007-01-10 16:25:54 · 9 answers · asked by stefanyt_charron 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need it for a project. help! name me a brand...it has to be manmade!

2007-01-10 16:24:32 · 9 answers · asked by chaching 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-10 16:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by Grant B 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have one of those huge Monstad mirror from IKEA that is like 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 66 lbs. I want to hang it vertically over my fireplace into a surface that's drywall. I'm pretty sure I will be able to find wood underneath the drywall for better stability but I was wondering what type of hooks/fasteners should be used to best secure this very large (and expensive) mirror so it will be evenly balanced, secure and so it will not fall and break? Thanks.

2007-01-10 16:16:34 · 8 answers · asked by Dizzle 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am having the hardest time looking for a table cloth to cover my square bar dining table. Everything that I find is for oblong and round tables. I also want to buy chair covers, but I dont know if the standard covers will cover the bar dining chairs since they are taller. Does anyone own one of these tables and found covers? Please guide me where to shop.

2007-01-10 16:14:31 · 2 answers · asked by Nina 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

One of my daughters is especially prone to this problem. After wearing shirts just a few times, they have noticable discoloration in the armpits that I can't get out, even with bleach. Is it the deodorant? We have well water...

2007-01-10 16:11:55 · 13 answers · asked by Haylebird 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

HOw many cushions do I have?

2007-01-10 16:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by the yellow tv 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

If you own a swimming pool (above or below ground) you are allowed to top it up with the hose however I am not allowed to fill up a SMALL (about 100cm diameter) blow up pool for my kids to splash around in???? Your even allowed to wash your roof but no blow up pool ???? Does that seem very unfair??

2007-01-10 16:05:42 · 3 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to clean my violin. I know I can use rubbing alcohol on the fingerboard, but what can I use to clean the rest of it? What cleaners are gentle enough to not harm the varnish?

2007-01-10 16:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by consumingfire783 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have red nail polish on my wall.I've tried nail polish remover but that removes the original paint from the walls too and damages It.Is there any other way to remove the red nail polish without damaging the walls??

2007-01-10 15:47:25 · 8 answers · asked by WWE Girl 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi there, a friends camelias have a number of seed pods that look like small pears ,i was wondering if i can grow my own using those seeds before the possums eat them all( i dont know what tipe of camelias they are) thank you.

2007-01-10 15:45:25 · 1 answers · asked by leonard 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in Oakland, CA, and these "mystery flowers" appeared in my deck garden. I'm including links to pics for easier identification. The first flower started out with white petals, but now they're turning a fuschia color. The second flower now has a white star-shaped five petal design with a yellow center. Does anyone know what these are?
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l56/sleuthgrrl/mysteryflower1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l56/sleuthgrrl/mysteryflower2.jpg

2007-01-10 15:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Garden & Landscape

I bought a furnace from Sears and they hired a subcontractor to install it. Now the subcontractor wants me to have the roof inspected so they can get their license back. Who is responsible for the costs?

2007-01-10 15:42:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have plant almost 3.5 ft for 2 years I started from a cutting but it has never bloomed any ideas? I am very good with plants.

2007-01-10 15:35:21 · 4 answers · asked by badphantom2005 2 in Garden & Landscape

My best direction for the bedroom is putting the bed against a wall that communicates directly to a bathroom. My head will be pointing to the toilet when I sleep, the other direction will have my headboard below two big windows and the last option will be to place my bed in not so auspicious direction above the stove in the kitchen. Which position should I choose? and is there something to neutrilize or aliviate the effect of the toilet if i place the bed on the wall which is my best direction?

2007-01-10 15:27:52 · 5 answers · asked by eli 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's a towable paddle mixer that mixes 6 yards of concrete, it has an 8 horse briggs & straton motor, someone offered me 600$ I told them 1500$ It's in good shape and works fine. (I got a deal on it and am unsure of it's value, it's about 6 yrs old. )

2007-01-10 15:22:11 · 1 answers · asked by NIGHTSHADE 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have to paint several rooms and will need to do it over a couple of days. The cost of renting a profesional sprayer would end up being similar to buying an inexpensive sprayer, which i could use for other projects. How well does this sprayer work?, coverage?
ease?. or any other sprayer suggestions.

2007-01-10 15:19:27 · 6 answers · asked by sirbuzz8 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have been given two estimates to insulate the crawl space subfloor of my home. One specifies 5" of open-cell Icynene spray foam and the other specifies 1" of 2lb. closed-cell polyurethane spray foam. The R-value of the Icynene quote is 17, and the R-value of the 2lb. poly is 7. I can add another inch of the poly spray to increase the R-value to 14, close to the other R-value and about the same price, but the company providing the estimate says it's overkill since the rigid nature of the 2lb poly insulation repels water, moisture, mold, and critter infiltration. The Icynene is a softer material than the 2lb. poly, but the company providing that estimate calls their product a final insulation solution. I want a permanent solution to insulating my floors from moisture, air, mold, and critters. What is the best choice between these two? I will also put down a 6-mil vapor barrier and eventually get a professional grade de-humidifier.

2007-01-10 15:18:27 · 4 answers · asked by Home Renovator 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was looking into having hydrangea flowers for my bouquet and centerpieces. They seem to look very good in wedding magazines. Are they good for both centerpieces and bouquets? Will the survive?

2007-01-10 15:14:08 · 4 answers · asked by Oz Lov 1 in Decorating & Remodeling