Home & Garden - 29 January 2007

2007-01-29 07:16:51 · 3 answers · asked by micky f 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am just learning to sew with a machine my aunt gave me. She gave me the needle for denim but I don't remember if there is a specific thread to use... Any helpful hints for a beginner would be great! Thanks! PS I'm not a child I am a 38 year old mother...not that it makes any difference I guess, I'm still a beginner! Thanks for your help!

2007-01-29 07:09:00 · 4 answers · asked by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-29 07:05:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i have a pretty small front porch (about 60 sq ft). it is currently concrete. what would you suggest i change it to (tile, brick, etc...) and about how much should i expect to pay someone to do it?

2007-01-29 07:03:06 · 2 answers · asked by whats her name 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I teach several dance classes and we are looking to install mirrors on one wall. the mirros will also serve as "decoration", to make the room (which happens to be our church social hall) look larger. i don't know where to get started really. any tips and/or info will be appreciated!

2007-01-29 07:02:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Our condo, built in the mid-70's has absolutely no architectural detail. The ceilings are at weird angles, so it makes adding crown molding impossible.
the rooms on HGTV look so full of character and yet, my place is a box. Any ideas?

2007-01-29 07:00:20 · 1 answers · asked by Sabine É 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just realized how boring it is. I have 20 books on decorating, and have a creative flair-- for other people's homes. Where can I start adding color? Even my throw pillows are beige. Walls are beige. Any ideas?

2007-01-29 06:57:07 · 7 answers · asked by Sabine É 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

These walls were previously papered so they do NOT have texture on them. Will that work with this paint? Do I need a primer if I am painting right onto drywall? And is it necessary to use the RL brushes and rollers?

2007-01-29 06:56:47 · 1 answers · asked by Silly 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know that you need to plant the fringed and/or parrot tulips away from the normal tulips because they have a virus that causes that anomaly. My question is this: How far apart do you need to plant them from each variety?

2007-01-29 06:56:42 · 4 answers · asked by eyedoc999 3 in Garden & Landscape

Our home came with new cabinets in the kitchen, but no glass in the cabinets. I'd like to find the bubbled old "seeded" type of glass if possible. Where is the best place to look?
I have tried HomeDepot and they said it would be very difficult to order just the glass and they didn't know where to send us. Thanx to all who reply!!

2007-01-29 06:54:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My sister in law threw up all over my carpet. The carpet is a dark brown, but there's still a huge stain and it stinks horribly. I have used the carpet cleaner vaccuum-thingie with pine cleaner and fabric softener several times--I need help. This is in our new apartment in a room that I made special for my family to enjoy and now we cant even bare to walk past it. I've opened the windows for 2 days even and that hasnt helped the smell--it's horrific.

2007-01-29 06:52:56 · 7 answers · asked by Kayleigh 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tired so many things, hoveering the mattress, spraying it with repellant, washing clothes and linen over 60 degress, putting clothes and toys in the freezer over night. But they seem to be imune and keep coming back! I dont know what to do, I have even tried professionals and they have come twice and sprayed my whole house and all the beds and linen, but they still keep coming back, This has cost me so much money and effort and hasnt gotten rid of the problem! Im at my wits end, as I have young children who the bugs bite, my son has all these bit marks on his arms and legs, he's scratching all the time! Pls help!

2007-01-29 06:50:42 · 10 answers · asked by Baby R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was given a feather bed; it's very heavy; is it to be used as a mattress topper or like a comforter?

2007-01-29 06:48:38 · 7 answers · asked by lizbrad2 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have to unclog my insink garbage disposal. It runs but the water does not drain. I will use a plunger, if it does not work I will take apart the trap and clean it out.

I do not want to ruin my clothes while I am unclogging the disposal. What should I wear? Do guys wear jeans to unclog a in sink garbage disposal? What kind and color of jeans should I wear to fix my garbage disposal? Thank you for your help.

2007-01-29 06:46:20 · 2 answers · asked by Marc W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The water level in My so called extra large capacity tub will barely cover ONE set of queen size sheets on a large load setting. This is not under warranty. I have been using a cut off hose on the sink next to the waser to fill the tub. EVERY time I do laundry. There are NO LEAKS or anything else wrong. just the water level sucks.

2007-01-29 06:41:20 · 3 answers · asked by BlackSwan 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

All's you need is a old wash cloth and a very hot iron, I think steam setting works just as well as no steam. Keep appling until all wax is gone. Now if the wax is very thick use a flat razor and remove as much accessitive wax as possible. And literally that's the END OF THAT.

2007-01-29 06:38:08 · 3 answers · asked by Jenny R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

we want to cut our conifer trees down what time of the year is best? so we dont disturb the birds nesting?

2007-01-29 06:34:48 · 3 answers · asked by sarahparnham 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking for good looking, reasonably priced light fittings to buy in Dubai

2007-01-29 06:34:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Is it hard to fit tile around the toilet? Should I start there first?

2007-01-29 06:26:20 · 10 answers · asked by Sweet Cheeks 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

For example, if you cut it while digging......

2007-01-29 06:25:47 · 7 answers · asked by Aaron S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to make a divider in my daughters room.they fight all the time about each others stuff.soemone tould me i could build a wall or a half wall.does anyone know the cheapest way i can do that ar any other dividing tips.

2007-01-29 06:24:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Will residual glue interfere with the adherance of the backerboard glue needed to adhere backerboard to subfloor?

2007-01-29 06:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by timmel 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-29 06:22:45 · 3 answers · asked by Rob 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Los Angeles. It has been in the 70's by day, 40's by night, with rainy season still to come. My roses keep trying to sprout new buds, even though I cut them all the way back in December - shouldn't they be dormant? Should I snap off the new growth or just let them be?

2007-01-29 06:19:04 · 5 answers · asked by Diana E 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have recently moved our daughter to a "big girl" bed. I want to find some cute bedding for her.

2007-01-29 06:14:18 · 6 answers · asked by Traci J 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to do a brick patio, starting from the center in a sunburst sort of design. Like the beginning of the Yellow Brick Road. Any Patterns???

2007-01-29 06:11:08 · 2 answers · asked by tonilm01 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-29 06:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by scqtv 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-29 06:04:32 · 12 answers · asked by sophia c 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Or yellow is the path for Einstien?

2007-01-29 06:00:32 · 5 answers · asked by Jack 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-29 05:58:40 · 23 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling