Home & Garden - 31 January 2007

Okay a neighbor of ours had a hip surgery on monday, I said I would clean her house until she gets better. The woman just turned 75 on Dec 24th.I will be doing this service for free~but the house has that old ppl smell~(o offense to old ppl) how can I get the stink out?..and also she has dishes that have not been washed for about a year in the sink (kidd you not) how do you get the smell out?..anyone? thanks in advance~

2007-01-31 19:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-31 19:45:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-31 19:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Bob A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We don't have basements in Texas and I don't want or need to use the 'bunker'. I need to seal it up once I pump the water out and the foundation is evaluated and repaired.

2007-01-31 18:53:08 · 4 answers · asked by Money Pit Bunker In Houston,TX 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Weird as it may sound, there is carpet in my bathroom. I have classes, I work and have to study, plus everyone uses my bath. How do I maintain it and keep it clean with such a busy schedule??

2007-01-31 18:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by Purple Haze 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-31 18:47:59 · 4 answers · asked by mlada holka 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

we went on a wonderful holiday but unfortunately when we returned our fridge had blown up...i had a freezer full of meat and after cleaning it out it still smells badly....have tried vanilla,nilodor and bi carb but these dont seem to be working.....anyone got any ideas

2007-01-31 18:22:46 · 12 answers · asked by mrsxagt 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

So... Me and my friend(s) are moving out. We set at move out date, and we are in the process looking for a apartment. I was just seeing if anyone could give me some advice... Moving out with friends... Lease terms... Contract... Apartment, duplex, condo, house? Thanks!

2007-01-31 18:18:03 · 6 answers · asked by Whistler 2 in Other - Home & Garden

A link to an example would be great, since I don't think we can post pics in our answers. I'm just wanting to know what people would actually buy. I'm going to start a small business to make a little money on the side...nothing big right now. I'll make custom aprons. Custom in that they get to pick out the style, colors, pockets, ruffles, etc. I would like to put a few styles to choose from on the sight, and I have an idea of what would sell, but I want to see, if I'm on the same page as everyone else. Of course they could do a style not on the site, but already having a visual to choose from would make it a lot easier for both the customer and myself.

I realize many people simply make their own aprons, and most people don't even use aprons at all, but if you are someone who does like aprons, please tell me what you'd actually buy. Thanks!

2007-01-31 18:16:56 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Other - Home & Garden

three seater @two seater sofas terracotta colour with gold chinese writing @oak rounddinning room table @ 4 chairs @oak computer desk

2007-01-31 17:49:53 · 8 answers · asked by kate1950@btopenworld.com 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

(moving out and complaining not an option) Are there any home remedies I can try to get rid of these roaches? I spray once a week. They're not huge and I just cleaned my apt top to bottom and discovered that they're not living in my apt somewhere they must be in the walls. I think it might be the ceiling b/c I ONLY see them on the walls & ceilings. They are always running too (I assume b/c of the spray) so it's like they just move through my apt. I've heard of several things I can do to the floor/cabinets but what could I do for the walls & ceilings besides spray?

2007-01-31 17:38:24 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to know if there is anything I can put on them to save from bugs eating at the bare wood. Should we trim the limbs to make them even before applying anything? I've heard of applying tar to the scars to prevent insects entering. This information will be useful to many people in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas.

2007-01-31 17:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Garden & Landscape

WD-40, DUCT TAPE, BUNGEE CORDS.

These three products get a lot of use around our house! How 'bout yours?
Might be interesting to know if you're a man or a woman.

2007-01-31 17:26:32 · 11 answers · asked by katbyrd41 7 in Other - Home & Garden

We have tried Tilex and it still keeps growing.

2007-01-31 17:24:00 · 11 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is not a joke. The upstairs sewer line is almost directly above the basement bathroom one. We smell it in the hallway, outside the basement bathroom. We have city sewage and toilets under 5 years old, the same with the seals.

2007-01-31 17:20:52 · 8 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a "clear" shower curtain that has those darn "water spots" on it. There is no mold or dirt, JUST those darn water spots. I tried spray window cleaner, but that doesn't clean them.

ANY suggestions???

2007-01-31 17:20:51 · 6 answers · asked by tjmartin2000 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It's used once daily.

2007-01-31 17:17:31 · 2 answers · asked by LO! 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how can I get rid of paint on carpet?

yesterday I let white latex paint can on table (can was closed)
and my 3 year old push it hard that it spilled paint on my burgundry color carpet,ceiling fan and on white walls.
I did not try to clean them because I think I will make it worse.
Please any tips on how to clean them?
Thanks

2007-01-31 17:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have so many that the tub is impractical and tedious, and hosing this time of year is painful. Any suggestions? Thanks a ton!

2007-01-31 17:13:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to know the name of the decorator on the top of the window. It usually matches the curtain on both sides of the window.
Is it called skirt, panel, ...? Thanks a lot!

2007-01-31 17:09:11 · 13 answers · asked by KNW 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have a gas fireplace in my home that i would like to use as a regular fireplace because the gas costs too much if u use it too often. i have never had a gas fireplace before is why im asking.

2007-01-31 17:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by sotherngal68 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I put the plastic sheet over the windows in bedroom, and now I can feel a draft coming from the baseboards. I have a space heater in here, which is my only form of heat. Any cheap idea's what I can do for more heat? Seriosly, I am sitting at my computer desk in my room, 2 feet away from the space heater, and I am FREEZING!

2007-01-31 16:51:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a pillowback couch and loveseat. The pillows open up with a zipper and I can add more padding/stuffing to them. Is there any stores that carry stuffing for furniture? I heard bed bath and beyond would carry it, but they don't. What about Linen n Things?

Thanks

2007-01-31 16:43:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jay S 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

i want to install polycarbonate film to my storefront windows to protect from shattering but i'm broke and can't afford to pay installers. the film is available online and not that expensive. if someone could give me some direction it would be a great help.
huricane k blew out my entire life but i will try no matter what to get back on my feet.

thank you and god bless

2007-01-31 16:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by G-GAURD 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My son called today (married and long out of the house), asked what I was doing, told him cleaning, scrubbing, etc. He said "Mom, your life would be alot easier if you got rid of the dogs or Dad"!! LOL!! I told I couldn't choose right now, don't know who I love more--The old labs or the old Dad!! Then Dad came home and walked over my clean floor with muddy boots--it starting to get easier to pick!!!!!!

2007-01-31 16:36:39 · 10 answers · asked by fallingstar 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Whenever I laundry my cloths, i get all kinds of lint on my cloths... some people have told me to use dryer but i dun got one... so i wanna know how to get that lints off my cloths... i have tried lint roller but either they dont work or they take too long and lint and dust find their place back on the cloth while lint rolling it...

2007-01-31 16:09:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-31 16:00:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

distributed by UNITED EXCHANGE CORP. Cerritos CA 90703 usa. i think i bought it by mail order

2007-01-31 15:50:19 · 3 answers · asked by maree 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'd like to know how it worked for you. I am busy and HATE to spend every Saturday cleaning. Plus, they are about $25 plus..I could hire it done cheaper than that...Yes I am getting lazy in my old age...

2007-01-31 15:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by nachtrieb2 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a cordyline that was doing fine but now all the new leaves are coming through a lot shorter then the old ones. This has happened before and then came good again.

2007-01-31 15:32:23 · 2 answers · asked by j_macrow 2 in Garden & Landscape