Home & Garden - 5 February 2007

My daughter burned something in the kitchen. It caused soot to be on the ceiling.

2007-02-05 06:32:43 · 8 answers · asked by cookin mom 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We recently purchased a house and when we went to remove a door knob from one of the doors there was what we think is super glue over the screws. We want to replace the door knob because it has a lock on it and the room is meant for our 5 year old. We don't want her locking us out you know, heh...

How can we get rid of it? We've tried scraping it off with knives and screwdirivers but that hasnt helped much

2007-02-05 06:28:44 · 5 answers · asked by Danielle 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a rip in my air conditioning/heating duct (central heat and air) How much should I expect to pay roundabout to get it fixed? No problems with unit, duct just torn about 8 inches long and about 3 inches wide on top. Thanks!

2007-02-05 06:26:39 · 8 answers · asked by mama of 2 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The white ring that occurs on your pants and shoes when walking in slush.

2007-02-05 06:24:44 · 7 answers · asked by treshaj 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a GE side by side refrigerator that is only 1 1/2 yrs old. Everything on the freezer side started unthawing, and it will not freeze it then went to the refrigerator side and won't stay cold. I don't have a warranty on it. What could cause this?

2007-02-05 06:12:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it cheaper to hire one for the day or buy one? And how much is it to hire please?

2007-02-05 06:10:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

seen an,, advert lost it ,.now think i might do my driveway myself if i can find out about it

2007-02-05 06:09:35 · 2 answers · asked by JOSEPH A 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'll start off by saying that my father owns a painting company and I have a fair bit of experience in the field.. so I need an experts advice.
My girlfriend spilled nail polsih remover on a brand new wood dining room table. This caused the polyurethane (at least I think it's poly) to come off and leave a bare spot. My friend (trying to help) took a clorox (blach) wipe and tried to clean it off. This seems like it soaked into the bare wood and lightened it by a few shades. Also, the edges around the damaged spot are white and dry looking.
What is the best way to fix this? I know I cant just "touch up" the poly becuase it will show. I'm assuming I have to re-poly the whole table. If that's the case, can I just lightly sand down the table and apply poly, or do I need to completely stip the old poly off of the table.
I'm assuming this finish is polyurethane. Is that the most common finish? Could it be something else? It's not a thick finish at all.
Thanks for the help!

2007-02-05 06:08:21 · 7 answers · asked by NY1Krr 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-05 06:08:16 · 11 answers · asked by pach1962 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I can't get the paint sleeve off the roller. Aren't they supposed to come off so you can re-use the wire thing underneath? Did I leave it on too long so it dried? What did I do wrong. How do you get rid of the old blotchy roller pad sleeve so you can put on a new one? Thanks.

2007-02-05 06:07:17 · 8 answers · asked by brer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

pilot on ,but burner not .water only trickle out of bottom of tank

2007-02-05 06:06:04 · 3 answers · asked by lacey2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hate getting live flowers, only having them die within a week or two. I'd like to try everything to keep them alive for a lot longer.

2007-02-05 06:04:12 · 9 answers · asked by Krista B 6 in Garden & Landscape

It's built in 2006.Want to make it good with reasonable budget.
Pls share u r experience.

2007-02-05 06:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by Help me 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

becos i know theres the reflector type material from torches and i know some light shade use prism and glasses ... but is there mirror? or do they not use it cos it might start a fire?

2007-02-05 06:01:17 · 3 answers · asked by anuxephon 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-05 05:57:07 · 2 answers · asked by markc1005 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I can't match to redo the floor but the wall tile must stay what are some decorating ideas Color paint ect.

2007-02-05 05:53:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

heya i need 2 know how to manufacture a box by using paper
a link with the steps i'd have 2 follow would help a lot! thx!

2007-02-05 05:51:55 · 1 answers · asked by Charlyssie 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to redo my dining room. I would like to paper or paint the bottom half and use a wide border for a chair rail look. Any instructions would be appreciated.

2007-02-05 05:49:32 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-05 05:44:19 · 13 answers · asked by just me 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've been suckered in, and I don't currently see a way out of the contract. Has it worked well for anyone?

2007-02-05 05:30:27 · 3 answers · asked by bostonuser 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My cousin just informed me that if you throw a can of coca cola into your washload, it will easily lift and remove stains even dried blood stains? Is anyone familiar with this "cleansing formula?"

2007-02-05 05:29:20 · 8 answers · asked by EDNA V 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 05:28:15 · 3 answers · asked by mibenmnky 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-05 05:25:39 · 19 answers · asked by Maria C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 05:22:50 · 13 answers · asked by susan B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The orchid is about 4 years old, has lived in the same place, most of this time, has produced up to 33 blooms most years. Is it dying ? Or changing back to it's wild state.

2007-02-05 05:19:10 · 3 answers · asked by victoria 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've tried tile cutters and saws and it seems that too often the tile simply cracks where it wants to. I would like to be able to make some precision cuts. Thoughts?

2007-02-05 05:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by Waldeck 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

When you have had little or NO Utility use:
1 (Vacant office with no electrical appliences present) NO USE.
or
2(Only Gas used is Gas Water Heater) very LOW readings
^^^
1After Months of NO USE, (although I still paid a minimum charge)
we had a small refrigerator there for Two Months, (a small encrease) It was removed and back to NO USEage.
Then suddenly a Monthly reading bumped it up to 3000 Units -
(I think they "tested" the Meter by running it up)
NO Use following Month (same identical reading) -
Then bumped it up again; another 3000
I know they THINK somebody is using Utilities But the place is VACANT and does not even Have appliences there capable of generating that usage!!!

2 The Co was suspicious of the low reading (i only use Gas for water heater); and tested/changed my meter. The readings still being low they suddenly after a few Months- ran up the Meter - when I was gone for 2 weeks. (to the amount it "would be" if furnace ect were used) WHAT DO YOU DO!!

2007-02-05 05:11:04 · 7 answers · asked by riciajo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The pilot light will light, but the burner will not. Maybe a clog? No one seems to know how to fix it.

2007-02-05 05:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by dmbothe 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-05 05:03:46 · 7 answers · asked by Colourphobic 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-05 04:55:29 · 12 answers · asked by T.SUGGS 2 in Maintenance & Repairs