Home & Garden - 26 January 2007

I'm wondering how big an acre of land is ?

2007-01-26 17:41:56 · 12 answers · asked by stinkypinky 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-01-26 17:41:31 · 2 answers · asked by Zeki 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-26 17:39:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i was taking the washing off the line today and saw a really wierd looking spider, one i have never seen b4. ok this is what it looked like. black and hairy but not the usual spider hair it looked more fluffy (like it had been in the tumble dryer) and it had a few fluffy white spots on it's body which looked like tiny cotton balls.
even it's eyes looked like little cotton balls the same as on it's body.
At first i thought it was fake but when i got close it moved (and so did i 10 ft in the air) if you know any links for australian spiders that would be great or , better still if you know the name of this one would be better than great coz i've looked all day and can't find anything, and am going nuts over this fluffy little bugger

2007-01-26 17:37:14 · 2 answers · asked by omissy2005 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi! I have a few fur coats and jackets and I was wondering how to wash it without having the fur look messed up. Does dry cleaning help? The last time I washed it, it got all poofy and smooshed together! =(

2007-01-26 17:33:04 · 5 answers · asked by craz34jason 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm living in Australia and there's this socket that's on the wall, but I'm not sure what it's used for. It's somehow placed along with the power socket and phone line sockets.

Here's an image of the socket.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/swift_nightwind/socket.jpg


I've stuck a twenty cent coin onto the socket as well, so you can know how big it actually is. Can someone please tell me what it's for or what it's called? Thanks.

2007-01-26 17:20:32 · 7 answers · asked by chip 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I pre-ninse before loading. Is there a drain trap in the bottom that could be clogged or something that needs to be cleaned? I'm trying to avoid buying another, and I'm pretty handy if I know what I'm doing.

2007-01-26 17:16:12 · 9 answers · asked by tatufreak1996 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its a single wide mobile home so there is only about 60 feet of duct work. or is there an effective way to clean it myself?

2007-01-26 17:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by violet 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Am looking for some home concoction rather than a proprietary chemical.

2007-01-26 17:06:23 · 11 answers · asked by otterabla 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Iv recently moved to the countryside from the city where I now have well water.Do I need to put bleach or chlorine in the well & how often?And also anything else that you can tell me please. Thx.

2007-01-26 16:54:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-26 16:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anand Shankar LAL S 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hello all,
I am so stressed. I am in the state of GA and sorta new here. I just moved in townhome complex which I am renting. I am sorta torn... I have been here since last saturday. On saturday night I saw 3 adult roaches, sunday 2 adult and 3 babies, Monday 2 adult and a few babies... This is so nasty. So Monday I called the office manager and she said that I could request the exterminators weekly.. I am like wow, if they even offer it that frequent then this must really be a huge issue here.

I have only seen a few alive since Tuesday. Like 1 or 2. But in addition. I have seen like 2 German Roaches... I saw another reg adult today. I am allergic to roaches and can get documentation to prove it. My daughter, 12 year old sister(whom lives with me) and myself are all asthmatics.

I need to move quick, is there a chance that I can get out of my least without paying a penalty. The office manager offered to have the place baited. Doesnt help if neighrbors arent trying to rid too.

2007-01-26 16:31:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I've been looking into plumbing noise causes, and I noticed the shower head actually sucks when I run bathwater. Why is that?

2007-01-26 16:28:12 · 3 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a 9 year old daughter who wants a dolphin themed room. I would like to broaden the theme a little more and go with an ocean theme. We have already picked out an ocean blue/green for the walls. I would like some other decorating ideas other than murals and I would really like to see pictures.

2007-01-26 16:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by Tessie88 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband has way too many books, media, outdated clothes, magazines, gadgets, memorabilia from his childrood (such as thousands of baseball cards) and out of style ornaments, many of which sit in plastic bins. He doesn't want to throw anything out because it is sentimental to him. I want to keep my house from overflowing, plus I'm a neat freak. Should I get rid of certain things anyway? I admit, sometimes I do that and 99% of the time he doesn't notice. But I I hate to throw out anything that isn't mine!

2007-01-26 16:22:52 · 15 answers · asked by W Y 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-26 16:19:11 · 10 answers · asked by volksrydas 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a pottery vase that has been broken at one part at the back of the vase. I tried gluing the pieces back together, but they don't quite fit together and there are many pieces missing because they been turn to dust. All I want is just something to fill in the gaps, cover it up, and maybe mask it with a similar color. The break is in the back so it doesn't have to be perfect.

2007-01-26 16:08:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in need for a tube for a waveless tube waterbed, I don't think brand matters. I tried to search, but with no succss..... please help!

2007-01-26 16:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by kitten_meow69 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-26 16:06:48 · 3 answers · asked by Olympia 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have wandering jews all over my house and need something different

2007-01-26 16:03:09 · 7 answers · asked by kristin c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

when you would roll somebody and it rains would it stick?
we are trying to go roliing but there is a rumor it will or wont

2007-01-26 16:03:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

whats better?

2007-01-26 15:59:31 · 12 answers · asked by MoneyMike 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-26 15:57:21 · 3 answers · asked by southernn_sky_2020 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am installing carpet in my basement on a concrete floor. My plan was to install tack strip, lay down pad upto the tack strip and then lay the carpet over that. Am I going down the right path or is there a better way to do it. I know this is how you would do it with a regular wood floor underlayment but I am unsure about concrete. Do I need to tape down the pad to the floor or can it just float under the floor? I am just wanting to confirm what to do before I go and do it. Thanks!

2007-01-26 15:54:57 · 8 answers · asked by greenin3 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am about to go into college and am trying to find furniture for realllly cheap and am on a VERRRRY tight budget. All I need is a queen size bed frame, six drawer dresser, & 2 night stands for me and my Hubby. :) I would appreciate any help at helping me find this cheap furniture.

2007-01-26 15:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley 3 in Other - Home & Garden

If my floor slopes what is the possibility that there is foundation problems?

2007-01-26 15:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by sportsmom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just received a stainless steel microwave as a gift, and me and my husband have no clue on how to clean the outside of it without scratching it....Please help...Thank You in advance for your answers.

2007-01-26 15:53:09 · 10 answers · asked by Monique 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

The room is 12' by 17' with 2 windows and floor molding. thanks for your help.

2007-01-26 15:47:27 · 4 answers · asked by krissyloulou 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have new Delta( large size )wood lathe. What are the best brands of high speed steel lathe gouges and chisels? What would you recommend as I don't know which ones to order or where to order? I want to turn wood bowls and other wood items. Thanks. Ron

2007-01-26 15:31:40 · 0 answers · asked by silver deer 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know most of the standard codes but am trying to get a few details about things like depth of footings. In MI here it is at least 42" Also was wondering if there are any other things to be aware of like drainge, radon gas, termite protection etc.

2007-01-26 15:31:03 · 1 answers · asked by Slick Willy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling