Home & Garden - 25 February 2007

Purchase new cast iron fryers and would like to know how to cure them in a gas oven.

Thanx

2007-02-25 10:33:24 · 4 answers · asked by South of The Border 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am looking for a vacuum that is under $150 that is really good on hardwood floors and pet hair. I have a few area rugs, but mostly hardwood floors. Can any of you recommend a really good one? My vacuum was a Dirt Devil, which wasn't that great to begin with. But it finally died today. I think the cat hair was too much for it. I recently got a cat and he sheds like crazy, so I need one that's really good with pet hair as well. Thanks.

2007-02-25 10:31:18 · 4 answers · asked by Rubina 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm out of toilet cleaner and all I have left in the house are very mild cleaners. My toilet needs cleaning and I'm kinda broke. What can I use to clean the toilet? Can I use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol or vinegar? Do any of them kill germs?

2007-02-25 10:30:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anne 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-25 10:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by chitown1 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

...to use to get in between all the crevices? It's cheap vinyl with a parquet design stamped into it. I usually use S pic n' Span but it's not strong enough to get all the crud out. I got on the floor and tried getting it with Windex and paper towels but that wasn't good enough either. It's a big floor. Thanks for your advice!

2007-02-25 10:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tried to staple fabric onto the ceiling but it doesnt work. i would like to have 4 bits coming together in the centre if possible. any tips would be grateful!

2007-02-25 10:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by ldnblkchic 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 10:21:53 · 6 answers · asked by normanbosworth200 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

On the second floor of my house, picture a U-shaped area in the master bath... there's a fiberglass tub/shower on the left, a toilet on the back wall and an exterior wall on the right hand side. There are water marks on the wooden baseboards on the right hand side (of the exterior wall). The distance from the tub is just a couple of feet (just enough room to allow for the toilet).
There doesn't seem to be any water damage on the baseboard trim behind the toilet but the vinyl flooring is pulling up and away from the baseboards on all three sides. I recently replaced the toilet and I've checked the inlets and the tank where it's attached to the bowl; there's no leaking there.

Did I make a mistake when I placed the toilet on the wax ring, maybe? Could it be excess water from the shower, splashing over the side of the tub and leeching it's way across the space? Except for the edges where the vinyl is pulling up, the rest of the floor is really tight and secure. What's going wrong?

2007-02-25 10:20:36 · 2 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

About once ever few days, every one of our smoke alarms goes off. Its not just chirping like when the batteries are no good, its full on beeping. There is absolutely no smoke, and we changed all the batteries. What causes this?

2007-02-25 10:20:29 · 8 answers · asked by Ally 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

someone has sent me an answer but no details a diagram shows a inline heater sufficiant to fill a bath any ideas

2007-02-25 10:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My husband is trying to hang a ceiling fan for my sister but needs a 14' a-frame ladder. We don't have one and don't wish to purchase one.

Anyone know where I could possibly rent one of these or something that could get him that high??

We're in Richmond, Virginia is anyone's local.

2007-02-25 10:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by lbkipp@verizon.net 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-25 10:12:52 · 16 answers · asked by Allen R 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-25 10:07:17 · 1 answers · asked by august 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

we don't know why or what to do to it that is why we would like to put a new finish over the one we have if possible.

2007-02-25 10:06:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-25 10:04:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Hubby and I were planning on putting a dimmer switch in our bedroom, bet we weren't sure if you could put one in if you've got a 3-way circuit. Does anyone know if you can?? Thanks in advance!!

2007-02-25 10:04:01 · 13 answers · asked by MsJenn521 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in Wisconsin and in the winter I have problems with water in my garage. It is a detatched 2 1/2 car garage. The floor wasn't "poured" correctly and there isn't any slope to allow water to run out. I have problems with the snow melting off the undercarriages of our cars and then large pools of water building up. I squeege the garage, but I am worried that the water could cause damage. Should I seal the floor or paint it?

2007-02-25 10:00:29 · 4 answers · asked by dierboy 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

When I was pregnant one of my co-workers made me a baby quilt that is fleece fabric and is tied at the ends.

I absolutly love this blanket and wanted to make her one that is for a girl (hers is blue and for a boy) So my question is how do you make them?

I have never made a blanket before so I need lots of help. I think I described it to the best of my ability.

2007-02-25 10:00:21 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica Woodford 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have an older home, and some of the walls are lath and plaster.
When I removed some curtain rods from the walls it left some pretty good size cracks in the plaster--the lath is visible through the cracks. Is it a do-able job for a novice?

2007-02-25 09:59:40 · 7 answers · asked by blueangel 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

door will not unlock but light is off

2007-02-25 09:58:46 · 3 answers · asked by Brian E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

so it makes it firmer...

2007-02-25 09:52:05 · 4 answers · asked by footy 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 09:51:45 · 12 answers · asked by arum 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 09:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by wetojunior 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-25 09:48:58 · 13 answers · asked by ENGLISH BULLDOG 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am thinking of buying a new washer and dryer. First time buyer, and have no idea what to do.
I am looking for something in $1500 range (for both). Need suggestions on any brands, warranties, front load vs old fashion, electricity and water efficient, where to buy-- discounts and rebates are always a plus.

Or just tell me what you have, and if you like it or not. Thank you a bunch!

2007-02-25 09:47:49 · 7 answers · asked by Просто Я 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Nothing permanent, just some cute decoration ideas.

2007-02-25 09:45:32 · 2 answers · asked by . 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Whirlpool refridgerator with the freezer on top....and just recently, my fridge part doesn't cool like it should, but my freeezer part is fine, although it doesn't switch off anymore..it'll keep running.....I see some rost developing in the freezer area which it shouldn't do......what could be the cause to this, and my fridge not keeping a cool temp? It's only 6 years old by the way, and clean.

2007-02-25 09:33:25 · 3 answers · asked by heymrdj1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

loft,if that makes any difference

2007-02-25 09:27:54 · 11 answers · asked by CIARAN D 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-25 09:27:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 09:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by runescape sucks 3 in Decorating & Remodeling