Home & Garden - 16 February 2007

My vacume cleaner "died" a couple of weeks ago when I did this lady's house. So the only thing that didn't get done was 1/2 of her bedroom and the rest of the upstairs. Everything else was done. She is the only person who wants me to bring my own vac, she has one in the closet and I assumed it was broken. Well, she docked my pay stating that I only did 75% of the work. According to her, 25% of my time is spent vacumming, which is not the case. Also, she has asked me to do extras like, letting the dog out, making her bed and cleaning out the vents. I don't normally do this kind of stuff, but I liked her and I didn't mind. I never charged her for this stuff. I went out and bought a vacumm cleaner to do her house with, which I don't need. I have all wood floors. In the note she stated that next time my vac breaks, to use hers in the closet. Well, why is she making me haul mine? I did call her and tell her I will no longer be cleaning for her. She pays me for 3 hrs. Takes 4.

2007-02-16 15:47:02 · 17 answers · asked by Jen 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've always wondered this. I am black and it's like ALL black families use wash cloths for bathing. Every black person I know has wash cloths in their household. It's like a given. When I was younger I would spend the night at my white friend's house and when it was time to shower, I'd ask my friend for a wash cloth and she'd say "huh? we don't have those, we just use our hands and a bar of soap"

Also, in soap commercials it always shows people in the shower with just a bar of soap, no wash cloth! The people in those commercials are non-black.

How can you get "everything" (and crevices) thoroughly cleaned and exfoliated without a wash cloth? Lol.

2007-02-16 15:46:38 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-16 15:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah Nicole 3 in Garden & Landscape

My inspector wrote a note stating i need an expansion joint around foundation where new concrete will come in contact of home. So what is this expansion joint and where can i get some?

2007-02-16 15:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would love to use some solar energy in my home. What can you tell me about how much it costs to begin? Is there some sort of federal tax credit? What all do I need to buy (panels, batteries, etc)? Can a homeowner do the installation or must it be done by a professional? Would also appreciate any websites for retailers of solar energy items. Thank you very much for any information.

2007-02-16 15:41:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My inspector wrote a note stating i need an expansion joint around foundation where new concrete will come in contact of home. So what is this expansion joint and where can i get some?

2007-02-16 15:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an ant problem and would like to have a natural solution and am thinking perhaps there is another insect I could encourage to live on my property and eat the ants? It is illegal to have an anteater here.

2007-02-16 15:37:09 · 9 answers · asked by TheFlowerLady 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to do my laundry room which is about the size of a closet. there's this ugly old tile on the floor and I was going to put the new stuff right over it. I don't want to remove the washer and dryer but want to cover the area in front of them plus about the first 12 inches underneath them. Vinyl tile is self-adhesive like a band-aid, but the sheet of floorcovering requires you to put down some sort of adhesive-right?

2007-02-16 15:31:31 · 4 answers · asked by njyogibear 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-16 15:28:28 · 3 answers · asked by stacey t 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was given an upright piano today that is at least 40 yrs old. Looks like solid Rosewood and the finish is stunning in places. Old owner smoked so it has that sticky film on it and in places has thick buildup of "hand grime". What will get the grime off and leave the finish under it? Any special precautions because it is a Piano? I have never owned one before so all tips to it's care will be appreciated!! Thanks.

2007-02-16 15:26:56 · 4 answers · asked by C8H10N402 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I plug it in + the indicator light comes on and everything. But when I turn the knob, the fan blades don't turn and a very lound buzzing sound, similar to when your dryer goes off, goes on.
I can see no clear obstructions to the fan blades.
Is this buzzing a built-in warning sign? I never had the manual to this model, since I got it second hand.
Should I just chuck this in the garbage, or do you guys have some mechanical suggestions?
[If you don't have a serious answer, please don't reply... I don't feel like logging in here every time just to see a fiesty but pointless response, thanks.]

2007-02-16 15:24:58 · 5 answers · asked by sisofphil 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I left bowl cleaner in it and stained it with blue streaks. I've tried Limeaway, CLR, and Coke.

2007-02-16 15:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by dwseiberti 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Large den with corner fireplace and big screen tv. Fireplace is in corner opposite tv. Can't move tv because the only place to move it would be on the same wall as fireplace in opposite corner. Need ideas on how to make use of fireplace without tearing it out. Too costly. Fireplace is behind all of the furniture and makes room look backwards and off balance. Please help!!!

2007-02-16 14:56:04 · 8 answers · asked by Brittany 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

recently when you do laundry after the cycle is completely done and i go go stairs there is still a bunch of water in the washer. When the washer is running it doesnt make any irregular noises and just works fine (minus this issue). The water doesnt flood out onto the floor. It just stays in the washer. Any suggestions

2007-02-16 14:54:11 · 8 answers · asked by bootsie_1985 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Me and my husband live in a little apartment with our daughter, we have alot of stuff that we need and use and not much space
how can i make my house look less cluttered??? we cant afford to move or anything drastic, we already have many shelves and things any other ideas will help thanks!

2007-02-16 14:48:56 · 10 answers · asked by mom,wife, student employee, me 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I think the residue from my benzoyl peroxide acne wash gets on my towel after washing my face, causing big bleach stains. Some of my towels turn completely orange after a week's worth of use, others have not been affected at all after having them a year. Is there a particular brand that is immune to the peroxide?

2007-02-16 14:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i clean and scrub my shower every otherday, i go to school and work and have kids so i cant do it everyday, anyway it molds and gets dirty quick if i miss a day, my husband comes home very dirty covered in grease and other gunk and it makes my shower nasty, what can i use to make it easier on me and my time??
i have tried alot of different cleaners, none seem to help?? any ideas??

2007-02-16 14:43:59 · 16 answers · asked by mom,wife, student employee, me 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What should i do!!!!

2007-02-16 14:34:29 · 17 answers · asked by Craig C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i need help cleaning my room im going to vermont tommorow and my room is a mess, clothes are everywere we just did cleaning so i had to dump everything on my bed, i neeed help now,
From,
Urgent cleaner

2007-02-16 14:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by put yur fangs up cobra style! 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was in Florida and saw that a lot of people have solar panels on their roofs. I was thinking of putting up solar panels on my roof to bring electric power to my home. But live in Michigan. Is there enough sun light in Michigan to power my house?

2007-02-16 14:09:57 · 5 answers · asked by Tim G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

After im done im going to use a kitchen and bath semigloss paint. Its just that i had some flat white paint given to me or should i just go out and buy some kiltz primer. I was wanting to save some money.

2007-02-16 14:07:44 · 9 answers · asked by coco1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was changing a light bulb on the ceiling of my laundry room and the glass bulb came loose from the silver thingy (i think that's what it's call now days). The stem is still in the socket and I can't get it out. What's the best way? I tried a potato, but there wasn't any glass left on the stem to grasp it. What is a poor girl to do?

2007-02-16 14:07:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My porch light broke in a weird way: the entire glass portion of the light bulb fell off, leaving only the metal base of the bulb in the socket. I can't get a grip on it, and I can't use the old potato trick since there's no broken glass sticking out. What do I do?

2007-02-16 13:59:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my rotating plate in my microwave cracked. how can i get a new one? my mic is only 2 years old so i don't want to buy a new microwave . thanks. :)

2007-02-16 13:58:04 · 3 answers · asked by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 in Other - Home & Garden

It is time to replace it; how difficult will it be to put the new water heater in the garage which is attached to the house; but on the other side from where the current water heater is. And, does anyone recommend waterless heaters that give instant hot water?

2007-02-16 13:56:58 · 13 answers · asked by Jean B 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-16 13:50:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-16 13:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can anyone recommend a good hand held vacuum to use to clean out a car? I need something that doesn't need to be plugged in, because the electrical outlet in my apartment garage is inaccessible.

2007-02-16 13:44:01 · 4 answers · asked by niuchemist 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

my zippo lighters flint wheel won't turn. i just bought it today and it was working earlier. the wheel turns backwards but not forwards.

2007-02-16 13:42:13 · 10 answers · asked by styx 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought these really nice red sateen sheets from macys and they are so hot because they don't breathe. That damn chemical( I think it's a polymer that they use on new sheets and towels won't come out no matter how many times I wash it. Iv'e tried hot water, cold water, oxyclean. Nothing works, the water just beads right off of them when they are dry. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-16 13:40:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry