Home & Garden - 24 January 2007

I have an annoying problem with fruit flies in my kitchen. i keep no fruit out or any food out on the counter and any open food is in a sealed container. Any natural meaning non chemical solutions to this problem, i have severe allergies pets and a small child so i cant use a lot of chemicals. I hate bombs cause they smell up the house for ages after wards. Any ideas would be apreciated!

2007-01-24 23:59:28 · 6 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-24 23:50:23 · 19 answers · asked by tulip 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

using cold water or heated water?
could u plz give me more tips of washin clothes?

2007-01-24 23:41:49 · 10 answers · asked by monroe 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-24 23:22:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have no idea how to open it up to change the battery. There's nothing written on it about opening, but there is a little arrow. Does this mean anything? I don't know if it will close again if I just pry it open. Should I just go for it and open it however I can? I'm obviously not too handy, thanks for the help.

2007-01-24 23:15:13 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

How to remove hard soap scum from sinks without using bleach or acid based solvents?

2007-01-24 23:11:18 · 12 answers · asked by ??!! 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-24 23:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Clayton M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-24 23:03:52 · 1 answers · asked by gdicato 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-24 22:56:32 · 14 answers · asked by Sherri ptown 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi! I am a tenant in a 5 bedroom house, living with 4 of my friends. We 'supposedly' have free callout for any problems we get, but a few weeks ago our boiler stopped working.

The hot water was flicking on and off, and it was practically impossible to get a shower - the heating for the whole house was pretty screwed too.

So, we asked for some help. They sent a guy round, and fixed it (after 3 visits) because he had to order a new part or something.

Now, 2 weeks later, we are being charged - fair enough, however, we're being charged £40, and seeing as it's not our house, and it's supposed to be free, I'm not sure we should pay. The reasoning for it is:

"Tenants had over-pressurised the boiler causing it to lock out".

Is this really a valid reason? The only thing we can change on the boiler is when it switches on and off. If we put it on too much, does that over pressurize it or something?

So, should we complain, or just pay the money?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

2007-01-24 22:29:30 · 2 answers · asked by Aidan J 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's a rented house so I really don't want to invest a lot. Hower there are draughts coming in from windows and internal doors. The external door is fine as it does not go directly outside but into a hallway. No double glazing and it's cold even with the heating on full blast and open gas fire!!

2007-01-24 22:19:29 · 18 answers · asked by TishTash 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I know about Oxy bleaches but I haven't used them much. I haven't found them great for removing stains etc on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

2007-01-24 21:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by Leaf 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-24 21:53:11 · 2 answers · asked by PolePunjab 1 in Garden & Landscape

i,ve followed the instructions 5 times but no matter how long i dry the clothes for they come out as wet as they were wen they went in please help

2007-01-24 21:44:11 · 13 answers · asked by ann p 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would love to know how to make my own candle wicks at home. How can I make my own Candle Wicks?

2007-01-24 21:42:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

tempur etc

2007-01-24 21:41:39 · 6 answers · asked by charl203 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tree I need to cut down but it appears to be leaning toward my house.

2007-01-24 21:37:28 · 2 answers · asked by twoskinsoneman 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-24 21:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by carol 2 in Garden & Landscape

I need to wax wooden Victorian doors

2007-01-24 21:14:12 · 9 answers · asked by stuartyk@btinternet.com 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I heve a 6 foot high holly hedge that has grown to big to manage both in hight and width,if i cut it down to 3 feet high and 3 feet wide now, will it eventualy thicken up

2007-01-24 21:12:39 · 5 answers · asked by steve223261 3 in Garden & Landscape

Can I just shut off the valves off both ends and empty it ?
Or do I have to drain the whole system?

2007-01-24 20:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by Spiny Norman 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an indesit cooker hood that made a loud `pop` when it was on, now it does not work, no light or extractor, is there an internal fuse in it?

2007-01-24 20:55:50 · 3 answers · asked by wheelrim 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-24 20:34:42 · 10 answers · asked by grasshopper 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I run a tile shop in the North of england that sells a medium to upper range of products. I am currently working on a way to make the whole experience as easy and stress free as possible. Does anyone have any suggestions on how or what I could alter in order to make this happen?

2007-01-24 20:30:01 · 5 answers · asked by pafarmer7234 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-24 20:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-24 19:34:56 · 8 answers · asked by dheeru 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-24 19:32:20 · 9 answers · asked by dineshgaur2004 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-24 19:01:39 · 4 answers · asked by Burcea T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Helllllo someone just asked that two screens ago. Just read their answers!

2007-01-24 18:41:11 · 4 answers · asked by poptart stealer 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-24 18:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs