Home & Garden - 2 February 2007

We've been waiting almost 2 months to have a rear door handle raised. No-one seems to want to fit a roller-door to our garage either. The town is short on tradesmen.

2007-02-02 15:46:23 · 10 answers · asked by jammer 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I own a dual-controlled electric blanket.

It normally works great however, lately the control that adjusts the temperature on her side after 2 - 3 mins starts flashing and never warms her side up. My side (which branches off her control) works just fine.

While it is flashing - I can't turn that control on or off. I have to unplug the entire blanket and then plug it back in.

Any ideas as to what is wrong?

2007-02-02 15:31:10 · 8 answers · asked by Ipshwitz 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I holding the pilot button while continuosly pressing the ignite button. However, after doing it for around 30 seconds, it still didnt work. I smelled gas too. Am I doing anything wrong?

2007-02-02 15:25:40 · 5 answers · asked by H4X0Rshocks 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had the freezer on number 3 on the dial and all the food would get ice on it within hours of putting it in there. Then I turned it down to 1, same thing. I just turned it all the way up to 7 to see what will happen. I can't figure it out. Is there ice on everything becase it is to warm or to cold?

Thank you!

2007-02-02 15:24:25 · 10 answers · asked by Andilynn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

types, habitat and all about tha pests

2007-02-02 15:22:47 · 8 answers · asked by vickremm 1 in Garden & Landscape

I would like to start growing an Italian herb garden in my backyard. (Basil, oregeno, parsley, arugula, etc.) How do I decide which area to plant? Is is best to do this by container gardening or plant directly into the ground. I've NEVER done any gardening - just really like to cook with Italian seasonings.

Additionally, I would like to grow tomatoes. Any recomendations on delicious varieties?

2007-02-02 15:22:02 · 2 answers · asked by Nina W 1 in Garden & Landscape

high temp tomorrow will be 13 with -5 to -12 wind chill

2007-02-02 15:13:51 · 7 answers · asked by barry m 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Accidentally wore them in the rain. :( I've heard suggestions like leather shoe polish and saddlesoap, but I'm afraid to try anything that might damage them further. And where would I get polish or soap that works well?

2007-02-02 15:11:57 · 6 answers · asked by wahooey 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-02 15:11:21 · 14 answers · asked by H4X0Rshocks 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 15:02:47 · 7 answers · asked by chefjamie78 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i had a coat before that i put in the washing machine and it shred it to pieces =( ...i don't want to take that risk again with my new coat, should i just hand wash it? (how?) or take it to the dry cleaners? ...????

2007-02-02 15:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by LaLaLaa♥ 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am painting the interior of my home and am having problems with paint pulling off when I finally take off the painters tape. Help!!

2007-02-02 14:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by chris w 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Every time my furnace has kicked on today, I can feel the ductwork shaking underneath me.( The furnace is in the basement and I'm on the main floor.) It is an oil furnace=forced air
Any ideas????

2007-02-02 14:52:28 · 9 answers · asked by Hailey m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-02 14:47:14 · 16 answers · asked by Toilet 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-02 14:46:50 · 2 answers · asked by justin2569 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it now looks like black streaks inside the dryer hub. they are everywhere! The black is from the lint catching on the gum. What is the easiest way to remove this gum???

2007-02-02 14:45:22 · 7 answers · asked by NYEVE43 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-02 14:42:13 · 10 answers · asked by svetlanatanner 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I read that high pressure sodium lighting, the kind used to illuminate streets and parking lots, is very effecient, 140 lumens per watt. That represents a substantial cost saving over other types of lighting, such as incandenscent or fluorescent. The only drawback is the monochromatic amber color, but I figure I can get used to that. I mean, how important can it be it to see colors in the home? Will I have a hard time persuading my wife to agree to this?

2007-02-02 14:38:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

theres these yellowish stains on the armpit area... I would bleach it but its off-white?... how can I remove the stains?

2007-02-02 14:36:59 · 8 answers · asked by LaLaLaa♥ 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

does talking to trees help them grow?

2007-02-02 14:33:25 · 9 answers · asked by linette1912 2 in Garden & Landscape

does talking to plants help them grow?

2007-02-02 14:33:07 · 4 answers · asked by linette1912 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-02 14:32:30 · 10 answers · asked by mimilala 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I like Domestications but they don't have anything I like. I am trying to find a set that is both feminine and masculine, if possible. I just don't want anything covered in flowers unless it is mixed with a nice plaid print. Please help, I am sooo bored with my bedding!

2007-02-02 14:29:39 · 8 answers · asked by All This and Brains Too! 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

car seats

2007-02-02 14:26:22 · 9 answers · asked by purpledragnfly13 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We own 43 acres. 3 acres of pasture abd 40 acres of woods. We live in San Jacinto County Texas. I am thinking 3 acres will support 2 cows. We have plenty of water for them.

2007-02-02 14:25:28 · 8 answers · asked by Jim W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-02 14:25:23 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs.Melanie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

When I clean my room, I always do the same old thing that really helps me. I clear off my bed, make my bed, put EVERYTHING on my newly made bed, including things on my dresser, desk, tv, under my bed, EVERYTHING!! Then I vacuum my floor, and clean off my desk, dresser, tv, ect. Then I organize my dresser, closet, desk drawers, ect. Fanally, I put away everything on my bed. Put the dirty clothes in the laundery, clean clothes in dresser/closet, toys/stuffed animals in toy chest/closet/bin, the garbage in the trash, ect. But Sometimes if I havent cleaned my room in a long time then that can take a while. What are faster routines? (Yes, I'm such a neat freak. What do you expect, I'm a virgo! Thats the sign for a perfectionist)

2007-02-02 14:22:46 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband got a pink, gummy substance (its some sort of sealant) on his beautiful grey cashmere sweater ... WHY he was wearing his cashmere sweater while on a job inspection is beyond me, but now I need to try and remove this gunk :(

2007-02-02 14:22:07 · 15 answers · asked by CMRN 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a DeWalt keyless drill model #D21008K that I loaned to a friend of mine.

Apparently, he left it outside and now the keyless chuck won't disengage. I checked the Dewalt site and can't find any useful information for this...

If any of you folks have had this problem, I'd appreciate suggestions.

Save your typing time if you are going to tell me to have my friend buy me a new drill. I'd prefer to save the drill I have If I can.

Smart answers are fun, but USEFUL answers are respected.

2007-02-02 14:14:01 · 10 answers · asked by knightofsappho 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to find something for my mom for her birthday, and i know she wants a set of pots and pans because she is constantly hinting at it. My problem is that there are so many things to choose from, plus there are all these different types of pots and pans such as stainless steel, cast iron etc. can someone tell me which ones are the best or at least better and why they think so.

2007-02-02 14:11:34 · 4 answers · asked by topi5389 3 in Other - Home & Garden