Home & Garden - 5 February 2007

I put a jar with a metalic lable into the microwave (didn't know it was foil) and saw sparks. I immediately stopped it and tried to heat water in it to see if it still worked. It does work, but I noticed a small burn mark on the inside of the door. Should I throw it out? My husband is still using it, much to my dismay. He taped foil over the outside of the door in line with the burn mark on the inside. We can't afford another one right now. Any suggestions?

2007-02-05 04:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by Roberta B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

For a door latch that keeps getting water in it and freezing so it will not operate. Something that will work in extreme cold, WD-40 seems to freeze up with the latest cold temps.

2007-02-05 04:52:43 · 12 answers · asked by Donald C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

In your opinon what is the best vaccum cleaner? How often do you vaccume your carpets? Do you have pets and children? How long have you had this 'best vaccume'?

I need lots of answers, it's more of a polling question, however I felt it was best put here.

2007-02-05 04:48:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a few little plants with watering soft rot corms, odorless,I don´t suposse that it is Erwinia solf rot, but it is very dangerous and sharply.

2007-02-05 04:48:19 · 2 answers · asked by prontito 2 in Garden & Landscape

keeps losing water, and it shuts down. a lot of rust in sightglass

2007-02-05 04:42:13 · 1 answers · asked by Bertie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-05 04:34:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a brand new mirror in my bathroom. I noticed it now had these hard little black spots that I can not wash off!
How did they get there what are they?
It is not Paint.

2007-02-05 04:34:19 · 11 answers · asked by dancemikey 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there any reason why I should or should not paint a clear coat over them? They are painted with Black Latex paint.I am not worried about them getting marked up and the basement isnt damp just wondering if it might look better.??

2007-02-05 04:32:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I wrap the food well in proper freezer bags, even bought a machine to seal the bags, why does this happen?

2007-02-05 04:28:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

okay i have 42 square feet of area. how many 12"x12" are needed?

2007-02-05 04:27:12 · 3 answers · asked by snowmommie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

hi, I am a single mom of three, have a good job but bad credit due from my divorce where we had joint credit.I want to move to dallas tx to start life over but really dont want to rent. I like to find a rent to own house or trailer so how do I go about it since right now I am still in another state and looking to move in about 2 to 3 month? any suggestions?

2007-02-05 04:25:43 · 3 answers · asked by c.wamack 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i spilt syrup of figs on my light beige carpet and no amount of scrubbing helps,any ideas?

2007-02-05 04:22:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 04:18:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 04:16:10 · 7 answers · asked by Sassysaz 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-05 04:15:36 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We bouhgt a 57 yea old cape. The problem is that the owners never installed any heating upstairs. The previous owner installed ducts for the central air but never installed any heating as well. Any ideas about how we can get heating up there. The lowest cost alternative would be best.

2007-02-05 04:15:25 · 3 answers · asked by Milo B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

(thank god we have all tile floors!!) I pulled the machine out a little, took an old tennis shoe and wedged it in there and pushed the machine back in there to hold it in. What are some non-standard ways you have used to fixed unruly appliances?

2007-02-05 04:14:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 04:14:26 · 2 answers · asked by butch s 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a room that is 63 inches wide and 95 inches long. how many square feet is this?

2007-02-05 04:13:43 · 4 answers · asked by snowmommie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Gibson furnace that was installed new the day after Thansgiving, 2005. Tghe day it was installed, it took several hours to get it to ignite. Finally, the tech got it to go after replacing the igniter and the gas valve. Now, I have the same issue, it is flashing a 4 code (continuity). I have checked the wiring and the ground is sufficient all the way to the breaker box. It has been igniting after several attempts of turning it off and on, but with the temp at -15° F, I am fearing that it may eventually not start.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

2007-02-05 04:09:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am not sure what is wrong, but need to find out... Since I have turned my gas on this winter, I have noticed that our upstairs is super hot... at first didn't think anything of it, Heat rises... downstairs is freezing... I am talking abnormal temps. Upstairs with the vents almost all the way closed AND window open... this morning it was 98 degrees. Downstairs is about 68. Thermostat is set at 68, and is located downstairs. Gas bill for past 3 months has been over $250. Yikes... Anyone know what it is. Had a service guy come out, and he said it was the damper???? That's it, and quoted me $679.72 to fix....

2007-02-05 04:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by ShyGirl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Iwant to buy a item from a seller on e bay who does pick up only, they are 200 miles away, what is the cheepest way to get it home, its the size of a medium bowl.

2007-02-05 04:05:26 · 12 answers · asked by sueu 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm looking to buy one in the future, none are for sale at the moment but I wondered if anyone had sold up recently or had theirs valued.

2007-02-05 04:03:06 · 2 answers · asked by belethgaladh 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-05 04:01:59 · 9 answers · asked by marria j 1 in Garden & Landscape

it has a lovely big garden and i have planning permission but the builders quotes are coming to twice the budget i had!

2007-02-05 04:01:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-05 04:00:45 · 13 answers · asked by girljak 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm having a fire inspection for my apt. What do the people look for when inspecting the place?

2007-02-05 03:59:20 · 5 answers · asked by kappa 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-05 03:56:19 · 18 answers · asked by just me 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-05 03:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by Yardqueen 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i got the frame head board and slats what else do i need

2007-02-05 03:53:46 · 2 answers · asked by technoledgymaster 1 in Decorating & Remodeling