Home & Garden - 16 February 2007

2007-02-16 03:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by Andy S 2 in Garden & Landscape

my neighbor just called me and asked if I would be interested in cleaning her house every other week. I certainly wanna do it, but I am not sure what to charge. Its a 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house and she wants all cleaning done like sweeping, mopping, light laundry, etc. Does anyone know the average rate? Or around about what I should ask her to pay me?

2007-02-16 03:48:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-16 03:36:57 · 82 answers · asked by cosmos_0421 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to get to Home Depot but im not gettting there...........so HOW DO U GET THERE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-02-16 03:34:56 · 17 answers · asked by DUDE 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a completely unfinished basement in the Cincinnati area. I want walls, ceiling, carpet, bathroom, and other things that make a basement complete. My question is what is a reasonable price to pay per square foot to get it finished?

2007-02-16 03:33:32 · 3 answers · asked by hurricanseason2001 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-16 03:32:26 · 8 answers · asked by jcbrodriguez 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-16 03:24:34 · 2 answers · asked by gmaw 1 in Other - Home & Garden

There is no outlet on either side of the wall, only a light switch on the other side of the wall, near where I would like to install the new one. I know I may have to run it through a stud. I need a box and the GFCI outlet obviously, but it's exactly what kind of wires and where to connect them that I don't know about. The wall is finished, but the drywall issue is no problem. Can I even use the switch wires to connect to? Also, if I connect it to the switch wires, will the switch on the other side of the wall have to be on to have power to the outlet? Feel free to let me know about any variables! Thanks!

2007-02-16 03:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by shay b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

When I flush the toilet, it starts making this noise as the water is filling up the tank...after it is filled, the noise stops. I've opened it up and it seems like it is related to the part that fills the tank, but I'm not sure. Anyone know what the problem might be? thanks for your expertise.

2007-02-16 03:23:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My new husband and I just got a beautiful house, and we are both a dark/goth in our tastes. All the rooms are white/beige and the bathroom fixtures are gold (yuck) Any tips on how to make a beautiful home beautifuly goth?

2007-02-16 03:23:03 · 8 answers · asked by Amber 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

So this morning I saw ants around the sink and couldn't figure out why, I opened the cabinet under the sink and there were quite a few more in there. The only things in there was trash bags, dish soap, and an ant killing spray from when they came from somewhere behind my fridge (cat treat got left on the floor and attracted them the first time but haven't given him any since).

So I noticed that there was some black buildup around the white pipe, didn't have time to investigate it since I had to head to work.

Also for 2 weeks or so I have been having black residue on my plastic cups after they have gone through the dishwasher, when you rub it off it is almost like a think soot layer, but nothing fell or burned on the heater coil.

I was curious if anyone has experienced this or has an inkling on what it could be and why it would attract ants.

2007-02-16 03:22:19 · 3 answers · asked by Tricia 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The teapot has been wrapped in newspaper and in storage for about 10 years. It also has a musty smell if anyone knows how to get rid of that.

2007-02-16 03:20:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I live on the east coast, actually about 2 hrs from DC. Is there a best time to have these home improvements done?

2007-02-16 03:20:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've asked this question in the pets forum and thought I would try here as well. I have pets and would like to know what people think of this vacuum.

2007-02-16 03:20:16 · 1 answers · asked by kismetsguardian 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We have just bought a home and our frond yard is covered in them, is there a way to get rid of them?

2007-02-16 03:14:33 · 2 answers · asked by blebert2002 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an asparagus fern that is in a large pot outside and was killed by an unexpected frost about a month ago. I just left it out there dead and brown since, but I have now noticed that there are some new green sprigs.

It's in potting soil with nutrients and has been getting adequate water. I have excised all the dead parts of the plant above ground level and left it with just the tiny little live portion. Is there anything I can do to revive it other than just wait and see?

2007-02-16 03:12:12 · 2 answers · asked by S1 2 in Garden & Landscape

the petals are coming off of my roses, and they smell sooo good i hate to throw them away, does anybody know of a way to take advantage of that, and make potpourri or bring the smell of them out?

2007-02-16 03:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by baileysmommy06 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I was wondering ,like when you buy underwear and you get them home you wash them before wearing them.Is that the case with bras,or i dont need to wash them right away or before wearing them??? THanks!

2007-02-16 03:03:11 · 18 answers · asked by Liddy 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm shopping for China Dinnerware and Cutlery. Here where I live, in Egypt, I found beautiful ones! There were Turkish ones and German ones, and the price difference was outrageous!!! The German things were double and sometimes even tripple the price!
I know that generally German things are considered the best. But is the price difference really worth it?? Has anybody tried Turkish Cutlery?

Thanks :)

2007-02-16 03:01:36 · 2 answers · asked by Stratomanssy 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Snowblower Trouble?
Have an 8 HP snapper snowblower. Put new gas in it each time its used. It will fire up and theres a spark but won't stay running. Any ideas why?

Its a briggs and stratton engine, takes reg. unleaded gas, and the choke isnt closed. On the gas line there is an on off switch and its on.

2007-02-16 03:00:18 · 6 answers · asked by waddabunchabologna 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-16 02:59:50 · 2 answers · asked by makamaepohaku 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Okay, I have an older house and there are mice all of a sudden. Quite a few. They're some in my room. NO FOOD is in here but I do have Cockatiel Seed for my bird, Sunny. They're like nesting behind my computer desk where all my wires are and there's board to keep them off the floor, so I can't get to it. Mouse traps aren't working, too light for it to snap. I don't want to move Sunny because that's not fair to her but she's getting scared by them and they're pretty brave. They'll come out in mid day and right in front of me and one actually jumped at me. I feel so dirty but I'm a clean person. These freaking mice need to go and I need ideas on how to knock them out without poison, because they die where I don't know where they are or can't get to. HELP ME!!

2007-02-16 02:59:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

And how do I get rid of them?

2007-02-16 02:57:23 · 6 answers · asked by SmartBlonde 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Now it has this overpowering odor that I can't wear it anymore. I have put it in the closet, but I am afraid that the smell could be from some dangerous chemicals or something. Am I being paranoid? What could be the possible source of this smell? It is a Liz Claiborne pant and I have never drycleaned it prior to putting it in the washer.

2007-02-16 02:54:48 · 8 answers · asked by curiousgirl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have had no running water for going on 6 days!!! We do have a b box and we want to avoid having to pay a plumber for something we can do on our own. Can we rent a piece of electricial equipment or a heating element to attach to the buffalo box to heat our lines? PLEASE HELP! WE ARE DESPERATE!

2007-02-16 02:54:03 · 4 answers · asked by ebusiness4us 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Also, I went to check on the air filter, but I do not even know how to find where that is. My unit has no easy doors to open, or buttons to release a door. All sides are fixed, and all the ducts, inflow and outflow, are at the top. Thanks.

2007-02-16 02:53:28 · 2 answers · asked by Need More Gas! 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a tapping noise in my dash of my 2003 Corolla and have been advised that this is actually from the upper suspension mount for the spring on which insulating material must be applied...Is this necessary? Can I live without it or should I have it done? Can I do it myself? How would I do it, if so?

2007-02-16 02:53:10 · 1 answers · asked by LG 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-16 02:52:15 · 4 answers · asked by nd21 2 in Other - Home & Garden

to clean the glass top

2007-02-16 02:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by lolapi_01840 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

we have electric base board heat and $200 electric bills!Anyone have any advise on how to save money? I've tried turning it off upstairs during the day, shutting doors, but the house is freezing and we're still paying!! I'll take any advise!

2007-02-16 02:45:06 · 8 answers · asked by amber_91w 2 in Maintenance & Repairs