Home & Garden - 9 February 2007

I have a Coleman Manual transfer switch wired to my main panel for my generator but no manual. It was already installed when I bought the house. When I use the generator during power outages do I need to turn off the main breaker in my panel? What is the proper way to use the transfer switch?

2007-02-09 02:54:02 · 2 answers · asked by Frank S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Well to be completely honest, I am LAZY when it comes to cleaning! I was never really taught to clean when I was growing up nor was is cleaned for me. i dont have a dirty house, just messy... I clean big time about once a week and always make sure dishes are clean and no food is out etc. I have a baby now an that semicleaning isnt the way I think it should be, I want it to be spottless!! How do I do this efficiently? How do i get into a routine of cleaning (like floors etc)? Is there a way I can start to enjoy it a little? THanks for any help!!

2007-02-09 02:53:07 · 8 answers · asked by Mommyof3 BGB 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

my sink in my utility room wont drain.we are kinda puzzled we thought it was clogged or frozen cuz of the cold here in ny but we tried drano,took the pipe apart(when the pipe was off it would drain),held a blow dryer underneath,and let an electric heater clow on it.nothing works.any suggestions what it could be or how to fix it?

2007-02-09 02:53:01 · 5 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-09 02:51:17 · 4 answers · asked by Debbie V 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Why? What if they're wrong?

2007-02-09 02:49:43 · 8 answers · asked by nipsy3 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Me and my husband just bought this home and we have 4 children and didnt notice that the paint didnt have a glossy finish to it please HELP........

2007-02-09 02:44:56 · 9 answers · asked by SAD 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Dear All,

I have moved seperately recently and dont have a washing machine with me.... I need to wash my clothes myself now....
I have RIN soap and SURF detergent....

Could some one let me know how to wash my clothes myself ???

I have both formal officewear and underclothes to wash...

Thanks in advance...

2007-02-09 02:41:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-09 02:40:00 · 15 answers · asked by valerier925 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-09 02:39:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm look for a sofa to put in my room. I'm not looking for anything to expensive, something along the lines of less than $300. Thanks.

2007-02-09 02:38:44 · 14 answers · asked by Jeremy L 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have an old wedding ring quilt. It has been in my family for years and slept under my most of my family, from my grandparents to my children. My kids even used it as a race track and ran their match box cars on it at my grandmother's house. It is getting thread bare and needs to be retired from use. I wanted to take pieces of it and frame them for my children and their families so they can enjoy looking at it and remembering our passed on family members. It carries so many memories for each of us. How can I frame it so it will be protected and where can I find frames to use? Has anyone ever had this done before? I want to frame it myself and add even more to it's memory. I want to put it under glass to keep out the dust.

2007-02-09 02:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by candy m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

to help the birds and wildlife into your garden what would they be? Thanks so much

2007-02-09 02:38:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

When I turn the valve and get the pressure dial up to bar 1, it switches itself back on and is fine. It keeps doing this every couple to three days. Why is my boiler losing pressure???

2007-02-09 02:36:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

do any of you wonderful ladies (or stay at home dads) have any routine in there cleaning that could help me? all i seem to do is clean but it still is messy (i have two babys and 2 dogs) im fed up with cleaning and not getting anywhere!!!! tips welcome please

2007-02-09 02:34:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We have recently remodeled our bathroom, from retiling the floors to building our own custom shower. But I have a problem. It is the bathroom that our three young sons use. They dont have the best aim and there is a constant puddle of urine behind the toilet. I wipe it up as soon as I see it, but the grout is getting white spots in it. When I clean the floor, the water turns it back to its normal color, but as soon as it dries, the white spots reappear. Is the grout permanently stained, or is there something I can do? The tile and grout were sealed before the boys were allowed to use the toilet. Thanks for any help.

2007-02-09 02:32:15 · 4 answers · asked by Aj 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-09 02:30:41 · 6 answers · asked by kumiko2420 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have ran out of washing powder but need to wash some clothes, bedding towels. i cannot get to the shop to get some for more reasons than 1! is there anything else i could use?

2007-02-09 02:30:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

There is a long pipe from ceiling to floor in my bathroom and a steam valve is located at the top my husband hit it with a hammer to change it and the end broke off. Help!!!!

2007-02-09 02:26:29 · 3 answers · asked by Dana W 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have recently moved into a house that I love for it's size and most of its features but my kitchen is SOOOO ugly. The bad part is that it is also old so ripping up the countertop and pulling out the cabinets would really do more harm than good. Can I paint metal cabinets? Can I paint tile? And what do you do with and countertop that can not be removed and there is NO working with the colors? Can you apply something over it? I need lots of help.

2007-02-09 02:22:02 · 9 answers · asked by sweetsexylocs 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-09 02:18:05 · 10 answers · asked by Lynne 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to sell it..anyone interested..email me..moneyonthemoney@yahoo.com..
I bought it from levitz stores...brand new..just dont like it..and its to late to take it back....

2007-02-09 02:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My 1 yr old son decided he wanted to draw on my couch and I tried soap n water with a scrubby sponge but it only faded a little bit.

2007-02-09 02:11:06 · 4 answers · asked by Tabetha J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have hot water,but lately i have noticed when I go outside to walk my dog my hot water heater is letting all the water go underneath my mobile home,why does it keep doing this?It refills itself.But I know this must be costing me money.The water heater is set on the lowest setting possible.I have a 40 gallon short tank.My hot water is otherwise fine.Except for the dumping of water.any suggestions?And,No there is no man of the house.

2007-02-09 02:06:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a home that was built nearly 100 years ago. There are at least 7 or 8 layers of paint over the wood molding and trim around the doors and such. I'd like to take off the paint to let the natural wood beauty shine, but I don't want to scrape it because that might damage the wood underneath. What is the best chemical to use or the best way to do this? Thanks!

2007-02-09 01:59:52 · 3 answers · asked by Matt B 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Black ants are consistently spoiling my show plants and I dont have any plant disinfectant to protect them .Is there any home remedy to protect plants from black ants?Please help !I cant see my plants dying one by one.:(

2007-02-09 01:58:52 · 8 answers · asked by APNim 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-09 01:58:04 · 7 answers · asked by RYAN O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Some of my radiators make an annoying squeaky, whining noise when the central heating is on - it sometimes stops when I turn the valve on the radiator up or down. Please could anyone suggest what this problem may be and how I can fix it?

Many thanks

2007-02-09 01:56:54 · 3 answers · asked by bunnyrabbit22 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Every year, or every two years i figure that my bathing suits or underwear looses its elasticity for unknown reason.
Is there a trick how to avoid that ?

2007-02-09 01:52:54 · 1 answers · asked by blondnirvana 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

What causes the outlet to spark when you plug something in?

All outlets have been checked by an electrician and were fine. Could it be static electricity, since it is winter?

2007-02-09 01:46:00 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-09 01:45:01 · 8 answers · asked by RYAN O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs