Home & Garden - 20 February 2007

Is it just for when there has been a death in the family?

2007-02-20 20:16:31 · 27 answers · asked by Dustbowl Blues 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-20 19:50:19 · 6 answers · asked by FAYE N 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

how to get candle wax out of (insert random surface here).

DAMN. I'm sick of this question. Don't you notice that when you post this question, millions have gone before you to ask and be answered?

I am suggesting a boycott on this question. Let's start ignoring this question. Please? It is cluttering up the board.

Similar overkill?
How to organize _____.
How to sort/fold/keep up with laundry.
How to remove stains from _____.
What are the best cleaners for _____.

My goodness. Do some research. These answers pop up automatically as you are typing your question!!!

2007-02-20 19:36:43 · 2 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am interested in hearing how you stay organized.
I personally have 3 boys and 2 men in my home. I am the only female. The idea of actual cleanliness and organization falls on me. (Their idea of cleaning the kitchen is doing the dishes/or cleaning the bathroom is picking up the towels off the bathroom floor.

Any housekeeping tips you have,
or Housecleaning shortcuts or organizational tips would be awesome.

Thanks and God bless

2007-02-20 19:26:28 · 2 answers · asked by Gothic Martha™ 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

why or why not?

i was thinking that i could dig out the grass and then wait until end of spring and spray with weed kill any grass that still comes up in that area.

is this a good time and plan?

2007-02-20 19:20:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Any ideas on how to get them to MOVE without harming the little diggers?

2007-02-20 19:17:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-20 19:08:43 · 10 answers · asked by smokeys 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-20 18:47:13 · 5 answers · asked by Steve B 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hello. I have a Troy-bilt Horse that was my Grandfather's. It had been stored outside for as long as I can remember, and seemed froze up. It was also leaking oil like crazy. After removing the belts, the engine turned over with decent compression. I replaced all the bearings and seals in the transmission, and did a tune-up on the Tecumseh and it now works great. My family has used it two seasons since. It is still leaking some oil at both the axles and the back of the tiller shaft. Is this normal or did I do something wrong? I cleaned the housings out with a nice white rag, then pressed the seals in; no silicone or anything. It doesn't leak as bad but it irritates me that I have to park it over cardboard. What did I miss?

2007-02-20 18:38:27 · 2 answers · asked by GTMCFARLAND 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Should I take it in for repair? It is jammed.

2007-02-20 18:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to buy a set of cordless tools. My Costco carries both the Makita and the Dewalt. If price is not the issue since they cost around the same, which one would you pick?

2007-02-20 18:29:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How do they get the down off them?

2007-02-20 18:26:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-20 18:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by Reginald M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've heard that to carry a fridge with it on it's side etc ruins it so that it can't function. We want to collect one from someone but only have an ordinary car. Any expert advice really appreciated. Thank you

2007-02-20 17:59:35 · 11 answers · asked by rose1 5 in Other - Home & Garden

im doing a childrens clinic and i need fabrics for chairs. what are some child friendly fabrics that have good abrasion resistence, clean up well...... how is chenille??

2007-02-20 17:51:24 · 6 answers · asked by natasha 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

my jeans used to fit perfectly, but now they seem to get tighter after i wash them now. =\

2007-02-20 17:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-20 17:38:17 · 13 answers · asked by ASK 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i never had to buy one before and not really to sure about them. is all slip covers the same size for a couch? adn love set covers too? it is like a one size fits all for a couch or not? and do they fit pretty much all styles regaudless of the puffiness or the size of the arms etc. i dont want to buy something that i have to keep taking back since i dont have a clue about them. other then they go over the couch etc.

2007-02-20 17:37:19 · 1 answers · asked by wishstar28 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a few crooked doors in my house. What is the best way to square them out with the floor and wall?

2007-02-20 17:30:59 · 4 answers · asked by keepingitvague 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My super amazing girlfriend knitted me this blanket for Christmas and I was wondering what the best way to clean it is? Its kind of a suede type yarn, and the car peed on it. So I was wondering, either wash it in the washer, dry clean, something else?
Thanks for all the help!

2007-02-20 17:28:56 · 5 answers · asked by Mat 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't hate the little critters but they are a pest. My grandchildren are afraid of them, adults cringe at the thought that one might jump on them when trying to enter my house. I need help! they cover my house. I can't take it anymore.

2007-02-20 17:25:51 · 10 answers · asked by Glenda A 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have, not one, but two Robins nesting in garden. The Robiin is my favorite wild bird but to have two is a delight . I need advise on how to protect the nest from Magpies, even Blackbirds have trouble fighting them off so what chance do the Robins have?

2007-02-20 17:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

It's a epiphone SG its second-hand. One string was plucked out and it doesn't sound right. When you strum the strings it vibrates very loud and the neck starts shaking. I heard something shaking in the guitar around the neck. It sounds like somthings broken. What should I do? my brother says open the guitar and see for yourself. Im going to the repair shop now...Still please help?

2007-02-20 17:22:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My landlord had recently changed my faucet. Where the old faucet was is gross BLACK hard stuff. Ive tried scrubbing it with a scrub brush and stuff like, soft scrub with bleach, Fantastick, and Awesome orange. Doesnt work. do you know what will. like, did you ever have the same problem??

2007-02-20 17:18:27 · 8 answers · asked by Christina W 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-20 17:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by teamkyle 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had some Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. Squirted it in the toilet, and forgot about it. The cleaner was blue. Now, My white toilet seat has an ugly blue "drippy" looking stain. Its horrible. Ive tried all sorts of cleaners, nothing is taking the blue off. Any suggestions? I will try them all and whoevers answer works best, will recieve the best answer. k??

2007-02-20 17:15:12 · 11 answers · asked by Christina W 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and i have a LOT of repairs to do to the house.... Like an insane amount. I built a website to help comunicate what my husband and i want to do since we are currently in Iraq right now and we would really like this done while we are over here so when we get home its all about the kids.

My question is what is the best way to save on money with out cutting major corners. I can send the web addy if you IM me but i didnt want to post it up for the world to see.

It is a whole lot of work.... :(

2007-02-20 17:08:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What are the questions that i should be asking when trying to deside on a General Contractor?

2007-02-20 17:04:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've been wanting to redecorate my room. My Main color theme is Brown and Beige. thank you

2007-02-20 16:56:47 · 5 answers · asked by 2992 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a bamboo that is turning yellow, but I'm not over watering it. Could it be the heater vent blowing on the plant? Or is sitting in the window keeping it too cold? Also, its leaning...am I supposed to be pruning it? If so, how? Can I pot the pieces I prune off? How do I re-pot it? How much water and how often?

2007-02-20 16:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by lmarie 1 in Other - Home & Garden