Home & Garden - 19 January 2007

This is old gum, stuck and piled tight into a low dense carpet.

2007-01-19 06:57:26 · 22 answers · asked by browneyedgirl 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I got a real good deal on a house. It came on the market after the woman who lived there disappeared and her live-in boyfriend moved out of state. Its a great place except for one thing. The basement has a foul smell. Its not a musty basement smell either. It smells like something is rotting.
I've tried to track down the source. It seems to be coming from a fresh patch of concrete on the floor. Does concrete rot? Did they use the wrong kind of concrete? Is there some kind of sealer I could put on it to block the smell?

2007-01-19 06:56:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to make a chore chart between myself and my husband, but I'm not really sure where to start. When and how often should everything be "cleaned"? Thanks for any info! :)

2007-01-19 06:56:01 · 9 answers · asked by A06 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a mall, several banks, many fast food restaraunts, car repair shops, laundrys, and way too many cell phone stores.

2007-01-19 06:53:14 · 10 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I was moving some plants in my home and one of the "clay" pots accidentally fell from my hands onto my wood floors. Now there is a nasty scratch about a foot long.

What is the best way to "hide" this scratch? Can anyone recommend any good product to use on wood floors? (The floor is real wood, not pergo or laminate flooring.)

Thanks in advance and havea wonderful, wood flooring-scratch-free day. :-)

2007-01-19 06:50:33 · 9 answers · asked by crimsongraycoug 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am turning a playroom into a nursery its a small room but no closet im not sure what i should do one dresser will not be enough for baby clothes should i hang up shelves any suggestions would be great thanks

2007-01-19 06:48:51 · 8 answers · asked by melissa03835 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 06:43:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

If I rewash them and put the foam back in before they air dry will they strech to their original shape?

2007-01-19 06:37:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We are about to sell our house. How do we whiten plastic radiator knobs that have yellowed with age and heat?

2007-01-19 06:32:05 · 3 answers · asked by BUSHELL 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My over-the-sink kitchen window faces a very busy street. I enjoy the natural light and having stuff to look at while I'm standing at the sink (too often!), but I'd also like some privacy.

Note: curtains aren't my style.

2007-01-19 06:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by lenataps 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

what is the problem with a refrigerator that is leaking water how is it fixed?

2007-01-19 06:31:38 · 3 answers · asked by MARTHA A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-19 06:30:40 · 18 answers · asked by brownie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in an upstairs apartment. I need to have a washing machine moved from a house about a block away. I don't have one here currently so there is nothing to move down. What kind of price am I looking at? Thanks!

2007-01-19 06:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by miasayswhat 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dryer was working fine before I put it into storage 6 months ago. I recently took it out set it up and this is what happened:

Pushed the start button and it just buzzed (sound that is made when load is done.)

It does nothing else at all.

Can anyone give some insight as to what problem I may have with this dryer. The model number is unknown but its a model from the early 90's.

Please no suggestions of calling a service man out. I am looking to find out the problem before doing that. Thanks in advance.

2007-01-19 06:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Issym 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have just moved into my own place. It was once a home used for a small business. There were spider webs and dirt every where. I have cleaned all that up. But when I'm at home I start to sneeze and get a stuffy nose. Could this be something in the air like dust? Is there any way I can make this home allergy free? Thanks for your time!

2007-01-19 06:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by Britni Gayle 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-19 06:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by Keith B 2 in Other - Home & Garden

and there was a small explosion and flash and now again working, but im afraid of fire etc, what to do ?

is this due to installation ?

2007-01-19 06:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by zapytanko5 z 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-19 06:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by george 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I got a norfolk pine around christmas. Now for some reason most of the branches are drying out. what can i do to bring it back to life?
Any Sugesstions?

2007-01-19 06:08:16 · 5 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Other - Home & Garden

need to clean out the vent pipe on occasion? if so, how often?
could a fire start still? and if it did wouldnt it be contained in the aluminum pipe and then just go out?

2007-01-19 06:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

About 100 s.f. in the kitchen. There is an Island, two door ways. I want it installed over our 18" ceramic tile. Thanks.

2007-01-19 06:02:12 · 7 answers · asked by ycspencer 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 05:59:21 · 8 answers · asked by noladavis1@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i think i need to take out the panes and oil the hinges and pull the frame tight to the frame surround but i dont know how to, any ideas?

2007-01-19 05:55:26 · 6 answers · asked by Sheila L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am having the hardest time finding the sheet for the top of the canopy bed. Im looking for a light pink and the other one im looking for is a desert camo topper.

2007-01-19 05:54:14 · 2 answers · asked by Babs 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I try inserting my key to check the mail at the post box, but it won't go in all the way through the lock. Any help?

2007-01-19 05:49:59 · 5 answers · asked by Sedd R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am intrested in buying a property but it doesn't have central heating.It does have gas connected at the property for the cooker, how much would it cost to install central heating ? and would you advise buying a home without central heating

2007-01-19 05:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Just want to know some nice and inexpensive ways to decorate my kitchen. many thanks!

2007-01-19 05:44:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anu 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-19 05:44:44 · 7 answers · asked by krista_focus 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

looking out into my back garden all the fence panels on the right hand side have fallen due to the high winds yestoday, who is responsable to fix them me or my neighbours???

2007-01-19 05:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by sk 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have no idea who is supplying my flat with electric as n one can tell me I have been here for over 3 months and have not had a bill

2007-01-19 05:42:07 · 10 answers · asked by fiona m 1 in Other - Home & Garden