Home & Garden - 16 January 2007

We moved to a new apartment this past weekend, and we have a bit of a roach problem. They sprayed for them before we moved in, and there were many dead ones on the kitchen floor, but now they're back. I don't mean they're swarming the walls, but I see and kill at least 5 or 6 per day. I've set traps (Combat roach traps) and am waiting for them to work. I could call the office and have their pest guy come out, but they spray that stuff that gets all over EVERYTHING and will make a mess. They say it's safe for kids, but I have two young toddlers who still crawl around/play and have to pick up everything and put it in their mouths. :) Any advice/suggestion what I can do?

2007-01-16 02:36:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

When I removed painters tape from the crown molding, a small line of the original paint color was covered and is now showing between the new paint and the crown molding. It is very small line that a small artists brush or foam brush would cover. Will these work. I used Benjamin Moore/Putnam Ivory/ Flat paint.

2007-01-16 02:35:40 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My daughter has an issue with peeing the bed. And we have a waterproof pad, but even after washing it, it still smells like pee.

What sort of cleaner can I use to get the smell out of the sheet and mattress pad?

2007-01-16 02:35:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there anyway around this?

2007-01-16 02:34:45 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-16 02:22:37 · 6 answers · asked by Josephine 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I just had a new tub installed, the sticker is still on it. Is there anything i can use, without harm to tub?

2007-01-16 02:21:33 · 23 answers · asked by mom1 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have found this whole in one of the flower pots, about 7-8 cm. the soil is dug out. i live in a flat at the 2nd floor. how did it get in and what can it be, please help, im terrified!!!

2007-01-16 02:20:50 · 17 answers · asked by anna_maria_a 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Am moving and would like to take two grape vine plants along.
If possible, what time of the year is the best time to transplant?

2007-01-16 02:16:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-16 02:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-16 02:13:12 · 4 answers · asked by rav_iii 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i brought my avacado tree in for the winter,i grew it from a seed in a pot.it has been doing great,i had it near the window and its been a few months and all of a sudden all the leaves are turning brown drying out and falling off...so i moved it a few feet away from the window thinking it was maybe a draft from the window,not sure what to do.just to say all the leaves fall off and the stem and or branches stay green...it is still alive right?
anything will help...thanks

2007-01-16 02:12:40 · 3 answers · asked by detroitremedy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Should i bring in my solar powered lights for the winter.
can the cold weather do damage to them?

2007-01-16 02:08:12 · 5 answers · asked by detroitremedy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to maximize the amount of finished space to use for entertaining. My wife believes that if you dont have enough storage space you cannot sell a house easily. So what is the right answer???? 50% storage 50% finished??? Or less?

2007-01-16 02:08:02 · 3 answers · asked by retardfish 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a two story house (40 years old) and there is a room next to the kitchen that I want to tear down. I want an open space for my kitchen, dining room, and living area. We have already taken all the sheetrock off and are left with all the poles standing. How can we find out which poles are supporting the upstairs? or How can we find out if that roof has a steel pole that doesn't need support from the poles?

2007-01-16 02:06:27 · 6 answers · asked by Mar 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have seen human hair pasted on the wall. I'm sure you have seen something more outrageous.

2007-01-16 02:03:29 · 7 answers · asked by beavertail 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want my bathroom fitted and i cant get anyone reliable.....Please help!!!

2007-01-16 01:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I know sony for my t.v.-home theatre, stereo, mp3. What are other good brands? Also I have an older oven and do not know what oven to buy- I have heard about Miele? What brands are good for a fridge, kettle, toaster, espresso machine?

2007-01-16 01:28:03 · 6 answers · asked by animalluvr 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What is the point of the man from comet helpfully phoning me this morning to tell me he will be here between 11am and 2pm if he clearly is not going to turn up during this time? It's really annoying.

2007-01-16 01:27:21 · 26 answers · asked by Katy W 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

does anyone know how many feet in between recepts i need for my garage in michigan?

2007-01-16 01:26:58 · 4 answers · asked by wildrice64 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

if so name the price

2007-01-16 01:25:15 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica l 1 in Other - Home & Garden

A couple of days ago my 2 year old brought me the Nestle syrup & asked for "pink milk". I noticed the lid was loose and the bottle was empty. I, then, noticed a huge puddle of syrup on my cream-colored carpet.

I blotted it up. That helped some but it's still pink. I've tried the little green machine, Resolve, Spot Shot, Woolite OXY. My best friend's husband recommended I try lighter fluid but I'm still too nervous to try that. I read somewhere online that diluted peroxide might work but I'm nervous about that also. (Wouldn't that bleach it?)

Any Ideas??? Thanks!

2007-01-16 01:20:22 · 6 answers · asked by Nina Lee 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

My painter wants to use Dulux (ICI) paint instead of Behr Premium which I recommended. Can someone comment on the quality in comparison?

2007-01-16 01:18:06 · 2 answers · asked by Andre B 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-16 01:10:46 · 8 answers · asked by Brent M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My gas heater is not working properly. I have it set to a certain temperature and it will shut off before it gets there. I have to keep turning it off and on in order to get any heat. Sometimes it will stay on until the desired temperature is reached, but more often than not it stays on for a few minutes and then turns off. It does say I need to replace the battery, but it has been saying that since last winter too, and it didn't affect our a/c this past summer. Will replacing the battery make a difference or should I call a tech? I am not good at DIY with heaters and electrical/gas issues.

2007-01-16 01:05:17 · 2 answers · asked by seif970 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How do I get the front off a Randall 4033 Central Heating Control unit? I want to disconnect the wires and change the unit but cant find what is holding the front on.

2007-01-16 00:59:42 · 7 answers · asked by herschel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-16 00:53:00 · 8 answers · asked by sp4nna 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-16 00:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by Chill Will 1 in Garden & Landscape

My cousin house is infested with cockroachs, she is a very clean person. Its just the house, they were there b4 she moved in and she doesn't want to use cockroach bombs or baits as there are new born twins and a 3 and 5 year old in the house

2007-01-16 00:29:34 · 4 answers · asked by Belinda 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in New Hampshire.

2007-01-16 00:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have recently treated a patch of ground in my garden with well rotted farmyard manure and compost, before planting some 400 spring bulbs. My local squirrel has started acting like a dog that has found a dead crow or pile of badger $h!t. He/She runs around the area, rubbing itself in the soft layer of compost/manure turning somersaults, jumping up and down throwing the stuff up in the air, acting like a cat with a very large dose of catnip WHY? the soft tips of my growing bulbs are being devastated.

2007-01-16 00:22:52 · 10 answers · asked by Grey Silhouette 2 in Other - Home & Garden