Home & Garden - 26 February 2007

I...was bored one day and...decided to color on the bottom of my shoes with sharpie...yeah. How do you get it out (if you can)?

2007-02-26 07:24:21 · 5 answers · asked by ænima 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-26 07:23:22 · 5 answers · asked by C K 2 in Garden & Landscape

I bought a cheap message board to put on my dorm door but it keeps falling down! It has those sticky stuff and I didnd't put the magnets on.

Suggestions?

2007-02-26 07:21:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

on a bathroom ceiling some had flaked off so i removed the loose but as i painted the emulsion on top of the existing emulsion it bubbled .It has now dried flat .Is there any preperation work i should have done and will it happen with the 2nd coat

2007-02-26 07:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by bumberclarte 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I find these little critters come into my home every time spring rolls around. I vaccume them up, step on them.. but what kind of pesticide can I use to get rid of them for a long time?

2007-02-26 07:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by tropikanagirl 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-26 07:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-26 07:11:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

...besides taking it apart and cleaning it after every wash is there a solution to keeping it clean?

2007-02-26 07:10:00 · 4 answers · asked by tapping toes 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

can i get by by using them more than once? how many times? or do i have to stick them in the laundry after every use?
thanks

2007-02-26 07:09:16 · 11 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-26 07:09:05 · 2 answers · asked by crissy 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm redecorating my living room and am looking for some funky throw/toss pillows. Nothing with fake fur or neon colors but funky and different.

Does anyone know where I can find these pillows?

Thanks in advance for your help!! Have a great day!!! :)

2007-02-26 07:05:52 · 5 answers · asked by singlebravesfan 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-26 07:04:25 · 14 answers · asked by Smeaky 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Lawn is scarified, dethatched, dressed and ready to go - seems almost warm enough for grass to start growing, and it may be it is- diffciult to tell. Is it too early to apply seed?

2007-02-26 07:01:16 · 14 answers · asked by fiona58727 1 in Garden & Landscape

my cat has punctured the leather in my new sofa is there anyway to fix the puncture holes or am I SOL? thanks!

2007-02-26 06:58:44 · 4 answers · asked by thenakats 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am trying a organic diet and want to grow my own vegetables without using pesticides. What is the best way I can grow lettuce & spinach without using harsh chemicals?

Also I have alot of clay in my yard, what type of dirt should I use?
Do I have to use a fertilizer? And if so what kind would you reccommend? (Not my own!LOL)

If you know of any great websites that tell you about growinbg your own vegetables (especially organic) I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

2007-02-26 06:57:25 · 7 answers · asked by tropikanagirl 3 in Garden & Landscape

We've been looking at modular home floor plans. We love the Cape Cod style homes, which would allow us to live in the main level immediately and finish the upper level at a later time. See this link for an example: http://www.ritz-craft.com/sec_results.cfm?model=11361

Up until this point, we have been considering a one-level, ranch style home on top of a full basement (also to be finished later). We cannot afford both the basement *AND* the second floor -- and I would rather have the 2nd floor but am concerned with cost.

So, which is more economical (cheaper!)... pouring a 1,200 sq. ft cement basement beaneath a one-level home, or adding a second floor with about 750 unfinshed sq. feet and a crawlspace foundation?

Thanks for any help you can offer... I'm clueless!

2007-02-26 06:57:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I mean extreamly slow that most of what is in the bowl doesn't go down and you have to plunge.
I tried one of those liquids that did nothing. I think some wipes were flushed and made the flow slow.

What can be done?

2007-02-26 06:56:20 · 6 answers · asked by mr mike2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

on cost for example , i need to change carpet on three rooms, first room is 10 x 12, seconde room is 10 x 12 and third room is 9 x 9. how much would this beeeeeeeee? and also I need to change toilets in both batrhoos any idea how much for this. I really need to know this before to put an offer on the house . thanksssssssssssss

2007-02-26 06:56:05 · 6 answers · asked by lita 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-26 06:55:02 · 2 answers · asked by MARK G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've started pulling the old tiles off the walls of the bathroom. Not surprisingly, the 100-year-old plaster is coming with them, so I will be down to bricks on two walls and laths on another.

Most of the surface is to be re-tiled.

I'm looking for advice on what sheet material to use to replace the plasterwork; thinking about the rigidity, especially on the stud wall, as the studs are 450 mm apart. I also have to try to keep costs down.

2007-02-26 06:49:40 · 11 answers · asked by clappydoo 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am thinking I heard some were that cleaning up mouse droppings can cause a person to get sick?? We have put bait in the shed .But the mess from those mice is so gross. I wanted to use the shed as a work shop.

2007-02-26 06:48:40 · 6 answers · asked by ladybugdb44 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I dried my white clothes not knowing there was a black ink pen in the dryer now all my white clothes have ink spots all over them. What can I use to get the ink out of all the clothes? The clothes are covered in ink so hairspray is not an option. Please help.

2007-02-26 06:48:16 · 7 answers · asked by Chris M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is it ok to wash "dry clean only" materials??? Like maybe once once every 6 months or so... We have tried to dry clean our stuff, but it hasn't worked... We have a really nice comforter (king size) as well as matching throw pillows and pillow cases. They are mostly velvety... and the tags say to dry clean only...

2 pillow cases are..100% polyester

2 are..66%rayon, and 34% polyester on the front and 60% cotton and 40% polyester on the back

the comforter is the exact same as the last 2 pillows and is stuffed with 100% polyester

The throw pillows covers are 55% viscose and 45% polyester on the front and 100% cotton on the back

The pillow on the inside is 100% polyester.

I didn't know if anyone would need to know the materials to make an educated guess, so I put them here anyways....

I have tried a damp cloth to no avail.. What they really need is a good washing but we don't own any other dry clean stuff.. so I am not sure what to do.... Please help!!!!

2007-02-26 06:47:16 · 4 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can anyone recommend one? And what qualities do i look for in a good home cleaning service company?

2007-02-26 06:45:26 · 1 answers · asked by Chris F 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

There's about an inch of tape all along the edges that isn't covered completely by primer. Can I remove the tape?

2007-02-26 06:35:29 · 4 answers · asked by KSB24 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Poll. What Attracts more a Vegetable Garden or a Flower Garden? And why do you think/know this..

2007-02-26 06:34:39 · 7 answers · asked by B to the E 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-26 06:32:38 · 11 answers · asked by Leah M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

For preference i would say it should be more desirable than the rubbish being turned out by modern manufacturers . which has no resale value.

2007-02-26 06:22:11 · 3 answers · asked by katrinasfather 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am decorating my kitchen with a itiliano/olive garden feel. I want cooking wine, small wine racks, exotic olive oils, lots of earthy tones like olive green, cream, and sand. I want to know some great ideas for my theme. I also wanted all the countertop appliances and such to be olive green b/c that is my base color. Kitchen-Aid used to have a olive green color in their set of hand mixers, blenders, toaster, and microwaves, which is, of course, now that I want it, gone. Where can I find three things: great decorating tips and tricks for the kitchen (theme in mind or general), where can I find olive green appliances (no fridge, stove, or freezers countertop appliances and accessories only), and where can I get theme specific ideas or help? Any help would be so appreciated as I want the kitchen done before we renew our vows :)

2007-02-26 06:20:43 · 1 answers · asked by Joshica M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-26 06:17:20 · 11 answers · asked by shay2men 1 in Cleaning & Laundry