Home & Garden - 26 February 2007

2007-02-26 11:20:40 · 2 answers · asked by tipa1234 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a brass faucet in my bathroom that I will eventually have replaced, but right now its caked with calcium and minerals from the hard water. I bought some "Brasso" and it didn't work and a lot of the Lime Away-type products say not to use on brass fixtures. Anyone have a suggestion?

2007-02-26 11:19:28 · 10 answers · asked by ♥♥Mrs SSG B♥♥ 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

Well, i'm doing a science fair project on the growth of red bean plants, how long would it take for a red bean plant to grow to 15 cm, including the roots, in a plastic baggie and wet towel? I'll put it near a window for sunlight.

2007-02-26 11:16:19 · 1 answers · asked by Luke 3 in Garden & Landscape

Dirt... sweat... these things get dirty, but a washing machine obviously messes them up. What is the standard way to clean a baseball hat?

2007-02-26 11:15:25 · 12 answers · asked by The Thinker 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

what is the best way to insulate the house in between studs and what is the best insulation out there for this purpose?

2007-02-26 11:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-26 11:13:33 · 6 answers · asked by Odin 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I lost my directions. I have a hose end sprayer. How much per gallon for San Augustine grass.

2007-02-26 11:07:51 · 2 answers · asked by bob K 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-26 11:04:53 · 13 answers · asked by jan 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I both smoke in our house. Every day when I get home from work, there is a stale smoke smell lurking in our house. What can I do to keep it under control other than candles or opening windows (we live near chicago so that's not an option at the moment with the weather).

please also dont answer with "stop smoking in the house".

i''m only here asking to hear SERIOUS answers.

anyone know of a real remedy that doesn't involve candles or insense to just cover up the smell?

2007-02-26 11:02:56 · 8 answers · asked by Coltsgal 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi. I live on the second floor in an apartment building. We have noticed a VERY foul smell in the bathroom. We had someone come "fix" it, but I dont know what was wrong as I dont speak the language here and he didnt speak English. The smell was gone for about 24 hours. Gradually has been coming back. It actually caused me to vomit a few times! Its bad.
There is nothing in the bathtub or sinks when we flush. No clogs. So I finally noticed that when I close the lid sometimes, the smell gets better. I did that tonight and when I reopened it, the water was bubbling. Almost like a tiny boil.
Anyone know what this is and what to say to the people when they come to fix it again???
Also, is this serious? I am pregnant and cannot take any risks. There are no windows in the bathroom, so I am pretty nervous about ventilation. But when I open the bathroom door, the whole apartment smelle up. Please help!!!

2007-02-26 10:55:15 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ Nolie ♥ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-26 10:54:46 · 8 answers · asked by ace 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

The majority are 1 1/8 in. in diameter. Some are 7/8 in. Lenghts are 44in., 48 in, 60 in, and 72 in. Total footage is 500,000 ft.

2007-02-26 10:53:16 · 2 answers · asked by how_hartvickson@sbcglobal.net 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a GE coffee station does anyone know how to make the cappucino or espresso
It is Item stock number 169069
UPC: 681131690690

2007-02-26 10:53:13 · 2 answers · asked by jazmineb_2006 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i wants some cool looking car rims, im 20 and im still living with my mom. im debating on rims to go on my car or using that to go towards my apartment and keep my factory rims and tires so that it wont throw off my odometer and cause suspension problems, my car is brand new so my factory rims are stylish but i want black rims with chrome lips but scared someone may steal them or they start losing quality over time or they get old to me. its gonna be over $1,000 to get them. someone please help with your opinion on what i should do. also about the apartment, i make enough to live alone but i also want new rims but im debating on which to choose, also we gotta be out of this house by march 26 2007 and my mom say she dont know where im gon stay becuz she gotta get a 1 bedroom so thats why im confused. what would you do/choose? apartment or band new car rims?

2007-02-26 10:51:27 · 9 answers · asked by Eugene 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I've just my Gas bill in which is way to expenisve for the last quarter, (i appreciate in the winter it would be) However, is this because I have a back boiler on my living room gas fire & this probably many years old?? (i've only lived in this property for the last 10months) so i dont know the full history, but generally is it worth getting rid of this boiler?

2007-02-26 10:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by mita 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ive heard of a red black one.n i dont mean black because it wilted.n if there is,where can i find them?

2007-02-26 10:44:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm just trying to decide whether or not to pitch a couch that has been in a basement for a while and seems to have sprouted some mold! I know it varies, but I wasn't sure if there was anyone who's ever had it done and could give a vague ballpark! : ) Thanks!

2007-02-26 10:43:42 · 2 answers · asked by Parker A 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-26 10:39:00 · 3 answers · asked by kh50599 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am trying to add CO2 to my grow room, and i'm having trouble finding a cheap, non tank form of CO2.

does anyone have some good homemade remedies?

2007-02-26 10:36:18 · 1 answers · asked by Jacques C 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a sump pump and a drainage in the basement. If the sump pump circuit resets (which it has), I get water in the basement (I had to pull out all carpet). On one half, I did a ceramic tile floor for a living room area (which looks good). The other half (that has the drainage and sump pump and is slighly sloped)is a home gym. I need ideas for this area. It has to be waterproof and allow water to drain if necessarry. Any suggestions?

2007-02-26 10:33:43 · 5 answers · asked by mnid007 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-26 10:32:56 · 8 answers · asked by bob s 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My electric oven just started making a perculiar buzzing sound when I put it on to preheat-when I opened the door, the side panel bit inside it was glowing white and smoking like it was about to blow up!
I turned it off straight away, but why did this happen? its quite old i suppose.

2007-02-26 10:26:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I spilled liquid wax on my boyfriend's cotton sweatshirt and now it's dried on there. Any ideas on how to get it cleaned? I don't think an ordinary wash in the washer is going to do the trick.

2007-02-26 10:24:46 · 11 answers · asked by An Aspiring Teacher 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-26 10:20:02 · 3 answers · asked by dizzy 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-26 10:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by laineysaunders 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Seriously. What would cause an oven to turn on by itself? This morning ours did and the house filled with smoke, because it turned on to like 500 degree. The indicator light that is usually on when the oven is, wasn't even on.

2007-02-26 10:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-26 10:13:44 · 37 answers · asked by Richard M52 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-26 10:12:25 · 11 answers · asked by lynsey h 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

what is the proper way to put a filter for central air unit.... with the airflow arrow up or down?

and also how do i clean the coils of the unit from under the filter .

2007-02-26 10:10:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we have cats & a house with wood floors for there is so much more
dust in this house than our previous home what is the best way to keep
all the dust out of the house?

2007-02-26 10:07:42 · 7 answers · asked by odelbor74 1 in Cleaning & Laundry