Home & Garden - 21 February 2007

How, or what, is best to use, for removing old, old, cracked wallpaper glue? My walls have an almost crackle effect.
Thanks

2007-02-21 13:22:55 · 7 answers · asked by littlelolo19 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-21 13:22:05 · 5 answers · asked by behind_bars20 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-21 13:21:09 · 13 answers · asked by wynetta69 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My friend (an interior design student) said I should consider using exterior paint in my kitchen because it will hold up to a good scrubbing, and since I'm painting a dark color (either burgundy or dark plumby purple), it would provide better coverage in half the coats that it would take with interior paint, therefore making it more economical also. Is she right, or is there something in exterior paint that I don't want to be inside the house?

2007-02-21 13:16:28 · 8 answers · asked by lee_anne301 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm going to start some seedlings indoors soon and can't afford to purchase a gardening lamp. Could I put a fluorescent light bulb in my tabletop desk lamp?

2007-02-21 13:16:03 · 3 answers · asked by alwaysmyself82 1 in Garden & Landscape

My home is a vaulted 2 story townhome. The second floor is open to the first, in other words I can look down from the second floor and see the entire first floor. The air flow is strongest to the upper floor. I am not sure how to set the vents for the most economical use of my heating and cooling energy. I have looked and there are no dampers in the system and I would prefer not to have to install any if I can avoid it. What is the best way to set the vents in the rooms to make the most economical use of my heating/cooling system?

2007-02-21 13:11:42 · 2 answers · asked by jetfighter 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-21 13:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by jeffrey_tobin 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

1) Who did you go through to build the island?
2) How large is it?
3) How much did it cost?
4) Was it worth it (to you)?

I'm doing some priliminary research, and it's tough to find ANY information will fighting with a squirming 17 month old and an evil dose of morning sickness!

ANY information would be greatly appreciated, and yes. We are planning on visiting with a kitchen designer next week.

2007-02-21 12:59:11 · 2 answers · asked by FaZizzle 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

its round and 3 feet in diameter

2007-02-21 12:55:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I purchased a house with a new central heat unit that is gas. The gas company has made switch-over such a nightmare that I would like to know if anyones knows of a conversion kit to convert to electric? Thanks

2007-02-21 12:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Dennis C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'd like to buy an inflatable mattress for a friend who will be going camping for a few days. But the air pumps are a bit expensive so is there a place that I can take it to get filled or can I even do it by mouth?

2007-02-21 12:46:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I recently got a new bed set and I accidentally scratched the wood...I was trying to make my pen work on a calendar that I had lying on the dresser and when I lifted the paper I saw it really scratched the dresser =/ and my mom is going to KILL me if she see's it. what do I do????? how do I get it outtt???

2007-02-21 12:45:22 · 11 answers · asked by music_mustang66 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Occasionally the hot water (near boiling) dispenser spurts and sprays out on its own...Common problem? Calcium buildup on valve body possibly?
Any ideas?
TIA
Tony

http://www.efaucets.com/detail.asp?Product_Id=GN3W-SS

2007-02-21 12:30:47 · 1 answers · asked by Tony S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want them to look more full- is there something to put on them when air drying them?

2007-02-21 12:13:12 · 4 answers · asked by cali s 3 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought a wool sweater online..
and the length of the sweater is perfect.
but the width it too wide. Its just too big!
I bought a small but it seems more like large.
Is there a way I can shrink it but keep the length? Any home or machine wash/drier ideas are welcome. And Thank you in advance!

2007-02-21 12:12:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

plantting vegetables

2007-02-21 11:56:14 · 3 answers · asked by mtthinn 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a black mildew growing around the windows in every room of my house and it's driving me crazy. It's only mildew NOT black mold as it doesnt smell. How do I get rid of it permantly as i've tried to get rid of it before but after a while it just comes back?
Help please!

2007-02-21 11:55:43 · 10 answers · asked by nikki a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-21 11:52:48 · 8 answers · asked by NICHOLE L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Due to the rising costs of homes, I find the idea of buying a home is becoming increasingly out of reach. I have heard that an "Earth Shelter" could be a way to go. I live near Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the winters are below zero, but I heard that the earth under the ground is warmer, and provides insulation.

Please contact me if you have built one, and can tell me what your experience has been, good links to visit, what the estimated cost is, etc....What are the pros, what are the cons ? I live in my van most of the time, and travel, because I refuse to keep paying off someone else's mortgage by renting when in the end it will never be "my" home.

What type of terrain should I be looking for ?

Im prepared to do this off the "beaten track", in the woods, solar panel, wood stove, organic garden, the whole nine yards, far from the Wars and slaughterhouses of madmen in the guise of politicians !

2007-02-21 11:42:25 · 1 answers · asked by Gaura 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-21 11:25:45 · 9 answers · asked by eggplant? 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-21 11:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by freightknights 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-21 11:23:03 · 6 answers · asked by altpro9 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I usually use Folex for spot cleaning, but I've never had to "face" bright blue Play-Doh, and I don't want to do anything which will "set" the stain in the rug. Any suggestions? I appreciate all answers, but please try not to steer my efforts in the wrong direction...the spot is right in front of a chair, so it really shows. Thanks SO much. Dottievan

2007-02-21 11:21:12 · 4 answers · asked by dottievan 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have 2 dogs and a cat and the hair is terrible. I can vaccuum with my regular vac and there is still hair around. And I can't get it off the couch for nothing. they say those Dyson's are supposed to be so good but they are $$$ and I won't spend that much if they are not good.

2007-02-21 11:19:28 · 10 answers · asked by cookie 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

...glued to the cement floor. Should I just try a scraper or is there a softener or heat gun I should use??

2007-02-21 11:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by markredwing 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

OK, sometime soon i am moving and my new bedspread is white with brown, lime green, and turquiose/ also light blue. so do u think i should paint my walls Brown, Lime Green, and turquiose and leave 1 wall white? Its is a Polka-dotted bedspread from Target!

2007-02-21 11:16:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

how much in euros or piounds do these things cost in spain?

i know they will vary, but i just want a middle of the range price, not the best not the worst but the middle, not the cheapest nor the most expensive

double matress for a bed? (not with a bed, just mattress)
table for 2-4people with 4 chairs?
oven and hobs and grill?
microwave?
fridge freezer?
chest of drawers?
sofa 3seater and chair?
middle range sofa bed?

cheers for any help

2007-02-21 11:09:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

how do u get perment marker out of clothes please tell me plz if u dont no please dont answer but if u no please tell me and ill give u the ten point if it works (its black marker) on a graysh shirt

2007-02-21 11:04:27 · 2 answers · asked by ej109163 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-21 11:03:42 · 3 answers · asked by Nancy R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i need to make a 4 by 12 sheet of fiberglass resin 1 inch thick for a thing im building aor school . but it keeps cracking and warping i dont know why.

2007-02-21 11:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs