Home & Garden - 6 March 2007

I would like to know what worked for other people and what you would do over or not do over (in terms of your bathroom reno) I am taking out everything except maybe the toilet which is ok and may or not be kept in the same place. Currently there is an old vanity with a big mirror (which can all go) a whirlpool tub (which i don't like because it's noisy).There is no shower and I do want a shower - It's tiled with 50s aqua tile (yes it was done in the 50s and not since) and the previous owner painted the walls purple (not mauve or lilac but BRIGHT purple). The floor is cheap lino and it's going as well as the 50s light fixtures, One thing I do like the idea is a built in sun or heat lamp - does anyone have this? Like it? I need all sorts of ideas and web sites! Thanks in advance for all the ideas!

2007-03-06 14:48:05 · 5 answers · asked by inauspicious 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have an old Cactus and a large piece fell off today ,It looks like it just came lose at the knuckle of the plant ........it was to heavy and I tried to prop it up when it fell off very clean looking section ??????????

2007-03-06 14:46:22 · 3 answers · asked by John & Sandy W 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a swimsuit of a friends that is white with rainbow colored letters on it.. She wants it back, but the color has faded.. I need to whiten it.. but I don't know how to do it, without ruining the colored words.. they're across the butt and chest.. any ideas on how to clean it?

2007-03-06 14:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by ily<3 2010 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What colors mixed together make brown?

2007-03-06 14:41:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My dad (on accident) put a pot on our hardwood kitchen floor and poured almost boiling water into it (don"t ask why) and now there is this big spot or mark where the pot was

I think that it burned off the top layer of paint because the spot is not shiny anymore

how do i go about repairing it? do i use wax or varnish? if so what kind? thanks a lot

2007-03-06 14:40:19 · 2 answers · asked by Lila 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hey guys i juss painted my room..pink and brown - it looks awesome! i got rid of all the teenage stuff - posters, etc. umm
i was wondering what some new ideas wud be to decorate it?
im thinking memory boxes and black and white pics..idk ANYONE have any ideas..feel free to share them ;] thanksss! its much appreciated!

2007-03-06 14:23:54 · 2 answers · asked by ree<3 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-06 14:20:33 · 4 answers · asked by - - 1 in Garden & Landscape

She has scratched up my furniture tops which I have to re-varnish and my husband has to show me how. I speak a moderate level of Spanish but she has been in the country for 15 years and can't speak a word of English? What do I do?

2007-03-06 14:20:13 · 17 answers · asked by LifeMatrix2012 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-06 14:16:52 · 5 answers · asked by kkr623 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

after 1 week it still smells inside and when you use the microwave you can smell it coming out of the vent!!!

2007-03-06 14:16:01 · 8 answers · asked by debijean 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-06 14:14:57 · 8 answers · asked by B C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-06 14:09:57 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole L 1 in Garden & Landscape

What is the best time of year to take Frangipanni Cuttings (for an Australian Climate, more specifically Western Australia) and should they be dried out first, should something be put on the cutting to promote root growth, when should they be potted, do they need to be in shade for a while, should I use soil or potting mix, should I water them much after potting??
Many Thanks in advance

2007-03-06 14:06:13 · 3 answers · asked by SketchyDrafty 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a black denali North Face coat and everytime I sit down in my mom's house I get covered in white dog hair from her dog. I have washed and dried and washed and dried and I CANNOT get rid of the hair. I have tried rubbing a dryer sheet all over it, lint rollers and hair mits. NOTHING will get the hair out!! It seems to be almost stuck in the coat. Please help!

2007-03-06 14:04:18 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole C 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi

I put washing powder and the fabric conditioner together in the washing machine.
Then I found there are some spots on my white jacket.

How can I remove those spots caused by the fabric conditioner?

Thanks a lot !!!

2007-03-06 13:58:44 · 6 answers · asked by Braveman 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-06 13:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by freetowitnis2002 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have some eggplant/plum colored couches with dark wood furniture in our living room. We want to put up some drapes and paint the walls but I need some advice on some good coordinating colors.

2007-03-06 13:40:53 · 3 answers · asked by cresponina 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

like 1,750 square feet. house, not apartment. not a two story, just one story.

2007-03-06 13:39:11 · 4 answers · asked by ALESANA 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-06 13:37:19 · 8 answers · asked by tksteele26 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-06 13:36:22 · 12 answers · asked by diao_kecheng 1 in Garden & Landscape

How do you get pen ink out of a t-shirt? My pen leaked all over one of my favorite shirts and its part white. I tried to wash it out while at work and it kind of spread a little bit. Please help!!!

2007-03-06 13:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by mcscorporate 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

It didn't use to do it, but now almost everytime it does. I can flip the breaker, and it will do fine. Until the next time I use it. breaker doesn't feel weak. Anyone have a similar problem, or have any ideas?

2007-03-06 13:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-06 13:17:45 · 7 answers · asked by Laura A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our developer is planning on expanding our subdivision. I would like to know how many homes our Jr. Olympic pool will take care of. I don't want him to crowd the pool.

2007-03-06 13:15:50 · 1 answers · asked by Duster_97 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My dryer doesn't dry the clothes thoroughly the first cycle. It's a Whirlpool 6 years old. (Lint screen is clean)

2007-03-06 13:13:20 · 11 answers · asked by Joe T 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had a toilet that leaked over time and destroyed the wood subfloor beneath it. Beneath the subfloor is cement (basement floor). What's the simplest procedure for removing the subloor? So far, the linoleum and baseboards have been removed and a small portion of the most damaged wood has been removed, but it seems very difficult to remove the remainder of the floorboard.

2007-03-06 13:08:46 · 2 answers · asked by kcfrank2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I really want to drill a hole into a rock (I've made it my goal for the summer) but I'm not sure how I'd go about doing it. Any ideas?

2007-03-06 13:07:23 · 9 answers · asked by Wakizeki 1 in Garden & Landscape

Price limit is 900. Any one have any experiences in this area? I have already looked into the rating websites, just looking for more feedback.

2007-03-06 13:05:47 · 2 answers · asked by ANDREA K 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We want to install 12x12 floor tiles (not the self stick ones) onto our old formica countertop. What adhesive should we use to secure the tiles?

2007-03-06 13:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Dawne P 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We recently installed vinyl siding to our forty-some-odd year old house. The contractor neither removed the old house wrap, which was severely worn, nor install a new one.

My concern is: is it okay to install siding even without a house wrap, and is it fine to just leave the old layer on?

2007-03-06 13:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Kohato 2 in Maintenance & Repairs