Home & Garden - 22 February 2007

My mum got some as a gift. they are in a pot, but are wilting dreadfully. Should we save the bulbs or what? I know some tulips can sustain themselves in semi-cold weather......help please

2007-02-22 02:37:34 · 2 answers · asked by Sasa<3 3 in Other - Home & Garden

My dishwasher usually gets the dishes clean, but leaves some plates looking nasty. And whenever I put drinking glasses in, they are always covered in grime and small particles. I rinse the dishes first, so thats not the prolem. Is there any way of cleaning your dishwasher and getting rid of any left behind particles?

2007-02-22 02:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Does it need to be done every few years or once and forget it? Also before applying sealer (assuming it needs to be done again) does the shower need to be let dry for a day or two? Thanks in advance!

2007-02-22 02:32:18 · 4 answers · asked by frozenfun 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Please help me answer this question for my coursework

2007-02-22 02:30:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

wrap them in plastic or coat them with water proof coating? It seems so simple and would prevent so many problems.

2007-02-22 02:24:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If so, what did you buy? Was it everything you expect?

2007-02-22 02:19:29 · 6 answers · asked by mark my words 3 in Other - Home & Garden

pastel shades as they will brighten up the room but u can use bright colour like red or yellow to offset one wall and brighten up the room

2007-02-22 02:17:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-22 02:16:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-22 02:15:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Cause I just framed a whole bunch of them and there are a few that would look excellent in the bathroom. I was holding them up to see how they would look, when it dawned on me that I have never seen pictures of people in anyone else's bathroom. Is it too weird to have pictures of the family in there when people are doing their business, or not?

2007-02-22 01:59:23 · 13 answers · asked by Kristine R 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Had dishwasher & small portable electrical heater running when it stopped. I went to check the box to reset the switch. It was on "on" position so I pushed to "off" then "on" again. Still none of the outlets are working. Any suggestions on what it could be. My plugs on island are regular outlets - meaning does not have a red/black button that I can reset. Do I need to replace fuse in box? Thank you for any help!

2007-02-22 01:56:40 · 7 answers · asked by mom in new jersey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I inherited decking around a chalet which has the wrong type of screw, so orange rust marks are showing. I made enquiries but no one really wants the job of replacing over 300 screws...and I'm past doing the job myself...just wondered if there was anything around which I could just paint over them with? Its the usual type of thing seen all over caravan sites - white plastic decking. I'm female so don't get too techical...LOL and thanks for any answers. Elaine

2007-02-22 01:55:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I wanted to know is there any way to repair the plastic ends of the frames that rest above your ear? My dog unfortunately chewed off one of them and now just the metal frame is exposed.

2007-02-22 01:51:45 · 3 answers · asked by cdoug55 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I already know that cleaning them professionally is an option but that it too expensive for me. Plus, they said that it probably doesn't need cleaning becasue my house is only 7 years old. It just started stinking here recently.

2007-02-22 01:49:48 · 11 answers · asked by ajewell 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-22 01:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by alianute 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

just got it brand new lastr year and it was fine. But this year i cant get it to start, got all the oil and gas mixture in. Its a rope pull starter. Is there something special you need to do when you restart it for first time after a year off?

2007-02-22 01:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by Kaboom 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

These are pretty bad stains. I would like to do it myself without using a huge machine.

2007-02-22 01:44:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-22 01:44:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-22 01:40:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-22 01:38:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

and back door i realise it needs sealing and probably re pointing but i am selling my house and dont really want to go to that expense , i will if i have to but does any one have any other solution i could sort myself ?

2007-02-22 01:31:18 · 6 answers · asked by natalie s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in N.Ohio,USA,and we are thawing out.We don't get green until April,however.
Happy Spring:)

2007-02-22 01:30:12 · 24 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7 in Garden & Landscape

I have a beautiful bouquet of long stem red roses that my husband gave me for Valentines Day. So far I've kept them fresh by putting them in the fridge every night and they still look brand new. Now I want to dry them though and use them as decoration in my living room.

I know that usually you are supposed to hang them upside down in a dry, dark place to dry them, but we live in a very humid area (right now the thermometer says the humidity is at 56%).

Would hanging them upside down in a dark place still work or is there some other trick I need to know?

Oh, and FYI, I live in North Africa and we do not have arts and crafts stores here. Any tricks would have to be something simple that I can do at home without having to buy anything special.

2007-02-22 01:29:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have vinyl interior and last summer my son had crayons on a road trip and I never looked under his booster seat and when I finally did it was too late now I have green and black melted crayon in my seat and I am getting ready to sell my car. Any helpful hints?!

2007-02-22 01:24:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We found a nice house, completely renovated and to our taste. We thought we would have no work to do, but now we learned that we have to redo the whole outside brick wall, plus the roof. We will renegociate the price but I think that we will end up paying more in the end, not counting that we will have to have the work done, when we thought we had peace of mind. Should we just drop it and keep on looking, or buy it even if we end up paying more?

2007-02-22 01:22:15 · 7 answers · asked by Viv 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-22 01:21:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-22 01:13:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have heard about recycling old black top-mixing it with something and am interested in being cost effective and eco-friendly.

2007-02-22 01:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by North woods 1 in Garden & Landscape

They are everywhere. One of them has chewed through my spice rack, sending all my spices tumbling to the floor. Another has started sleeping in my bath, which makes washing difficult to say the least. What can I do?

2007-02-22 01:08:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking at potentially building a summer home. Not crazy about Viceroy home designs, but like their system. Do you know of any others?

2007-02-22 01:08:46 · 2 answers · asked by C to the D 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)