Home & Garden - 13 February 2007

How do I remove liptick stain from an "easy care" silk shirt? The laundering instructions say it can be washed in the machine on a gentle cycle in cold water. Can I use regular stain remover? Or should I use soap, detergent, hairspray, vinegar, baking soda...

2007-02-13 15:53:56 · 12 answers · asked by rodinia 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was thinking of a Beauty Rest by Simmons....

2007-02-13 15:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by treefrog 4 in Other - Home & Garden

This frog has lungs like you wouldn't believe and it's keeping our neighbors up at night. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to capture this frog/toad? We've seen one before and it's about the size of a quarter, but croaks like something much bigger.

2007-02-13 15:50:29 · 15 answers · asked by tigerrrrwoods 2 in Garden & Landscape

When you turn the tap on hot, why does it appear white or cloudy?

2007-02-13 15:50:09 · 4 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to redo my bath rm walls &, I was wondering if I have to sand them befor I put up that wall paper of brown craft paper. The texure is sparce.

2007-02-13 15:37:27 · 3 answers · asked by cherryfrank@sbcglobal.net 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

For your home protection, which one of the three would you choose, a home security alarm, a mean and trained dog or a gun?

2007-02-13 15:34:27 · 14 answers · asked by A_WWE_FAN_4LYFE 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-13 15:30:31 · 6 answers · asked by ford 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have excess superglue residue on plastic... Is there any way to remove it without damaging the plastic?

2007-02-13 15:29:53 · 10 answers · asked by rosspatton 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-13 15:27:22 · 10 answers · asked by jm 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-13 15:26:11 · 3 answers · asked by pjm079 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

like the ones used for gas grills 20lb

2007-02-13 15:25:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We just moved into our house, and a section of our yard is chain link, and the neighbor doesn't keep his yard up at all. Eventually we will put up a wooden privacy fence in that section, but until then, I thought I'd let some blooming vines or something that grows fast to fill in across the fence so I don't have to see his unkept yard every day. Any suggestions?

2007-02-13 15:25:13 · 8 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Garden & Landscape

Along with the deep purple carpeting and beige drapes my bedroom furniture is a honey oak color.

2007-02-13 15:23:33 · 16 answers · asked by delorespaquin 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just bought a 1950's house, and practically all of the doors rub on the hardwood floor when I open them. They'll go freely almost half way, then they're touching the wood. The only solution that I can think of is to remove the doors and either sand a little or plane, but I'm hoping there's an easier way.

2007-02-13 15:20:53 · 8 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A portion of the hardwood floor in our dining room was replaced with laminate planks that don't match. So I have this big rectangular area that's a cherry finish, surrounded by the original oak. I am debating on pulling up the laminate and replacing it with hardwood planks that I can stain to match, or is it possible to sand down the laminate and restain it? I have some experience in sanding wood and staining, but not any with laminate floors. The package that had some leftover pieces in it says it has a polycarbon surface? Also, the laminate planks are 3" wide, whereas the oak planks, the original with the house I believe, a 1950's house, are 2" wide. Do they still make hardwood flooring 2" wide?

2007-02-13 15:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-13 15:16:56 · 8 answers · asked by esrunjan 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Chicago Northwest Burbs - We just experienced overnight what frozen pipes can do. My main for the house is in the fully finished basement layed with concrete. We have about 3" hole to work with that is covered with insulation. I tried a torch to heat the pipes up, however didn't want to burn the insulation. My gut tells me the frozen section is completely under the concrete or underground outside. I'd like to resolve the issue myself due to lack of money. I am currently trying a space heater to see if that might help, however don't want to wait for the spring thaw. Folks have any recommendations what I should do?

2007-02-13 15:16:54 · 8 answers · asked by ebusiness4us 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

why is it almost a universal truth that if you are eating or drinking anything red or purple it always ends up on your shirt. This has been happening to me since I was a kid and it keeps happening over and over and over again. Is the something inherient in the molecules of red and purple things that is attracted to clothing??

2007-02-13 15:13:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

They plague my Canadian house each spring. No amount of insect killer will work. They seem to multiply as fast as I can vacuum them up. They bite!

2007-02-13 15:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Alan C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My chair was fine this morning, but now its stuck leaning all the way back. My brother told me he was sitting it in backwards with his knees where the seat and backrest meet, and was leaning forward that way when it went back and won't return.

I see a lever that will raise and lower it, as well as another adjustments that you can twist.

2007-02-13 14:59:41 · 2 answers · asked by Tommy 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've read some nice reviews of MDF wood and I'm wondering where I can purchase it. What price range do 4' x 8' sheets come in? I checked the lowe's website but I couldn't find this product. Thank you.

2007-02-13 14:55:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I guess I didn't state this right the first time, but thank you all for your answers. I covered a flower in Vaseline and hair spray and then wrapped it tightly, but nicely, so you can still see the flower in Saran wrap. I did this once before when I was in 3rd grade with leaves, and the collection stayed just like new until I was in 10th grade and my cat ripped the saran wrap and air hit the leaves. I do know because leaves and flowers are different, it might be a different case. Can anyone help? Thanks!

2007-02-13 14:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by jenimiper 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Do skunks hibernate? I'm just curious...Cuz i was looking out side to see if it was snowing... (which its not) well any way i saw a skunk walking into the woods....Just wondering if they do or not...

Dont make fun of me plz...I couldnt find a place to put this question...

2007-02-13 14:53:44 · 2 answers · asked by ♥loveisforever♥ 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a two-story, 2,000sqf home, 1950's, and judging by the draft coming through all of the electrical outlets, door jams, corner cracks, etc, I don't think there's any insulation left in it. I know how to take care of the outlets, but I've heard about the foam being blown in by a contractor. How many holes do they have to put in the wall to do that? What would prevent that foam from coming through cracks and into the house? Any idea on cost? Is this something that one can do-it-yourself?

2007-02-13 14:48:22 · 2 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is a significant tile inlay design that I want to salvage as this building is about to be demolished. It would probably require cutting a section of stucco away from the existing structure. From there, I want to install this inlay on the side of a new building in which I'm relocating my business. Anyone have ideas on how to salvage, preserve and move this tile inlay?

2007-02-13 14:45:41 · 2 answers · asked by grebned 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi, if you had an empty lot on which to cost- effectively build from scratch a rehearsal complex of 10 15x20 ft spaces, what materials and methods would you chose for walls, floor and ceilings?

Could you make a cost per sq ft estimate?

Thanks

2007-02-13 14:44:56 · 2 answers · asked by alan p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just bought a house, and all the shower fixtures are very old, the drain handles don't work, so I want to replace them, but the tubs and shower enclosure are fine. I was under the impression that you can just buy the replacement fixtures, remove the old ones and put in the new, but someone said you have to get behind the shower wall itself, which sounds way too complicated. Any input?

2007-02-13 14:41:39 · 12 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Any way,without killing,to get rid of cats?I just want them gone.Varmit traps just don't work.Plans for a home made traps would be great.

2007-02-13 14:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I keep my house very clean. I have a 7 month old baby, so I am religious about vacuuming, cleaning the counter tops, etc. And I STILL have roaches. I have done all the cleaning there is to possibly do. I have tried spray, baits, diatomaceous earth, and Borax, and nothing has worked. I have heard that roaches are attracted to water; is there any truth to this? My house has a cesspool that overflows frequently (not sure if that's relevant?), the sinks do not drain properly and the toilet does not flush properly either. Could this be the source of the problem? I am worried sick about my baby living in this house, but I cannot afford the rent any place else. Any suggestions?

2007-02-13 14:30:29 · 7 answers · asked by sweetsunflowergirl 2 in Other - Home & Garden

The bathtub faucet is at a steady drip and no matter how tight you turn the hot and cold it still drips. It is causing the floor to get soaking wet.

2007-02-13 14:25:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs