Home & Garden - 12 March 2007

2007-03-12 20:17:47 · 5 answers · asked by Amy A 2 in Garden & Landscape

There is also a slow leak from the pipes under this sink - before I knew about the leak the water had already made an orange circle on the tile... The smell is kind of like products used when dying hair... The smell is strongest when the water is running. What is causing this, and what should I do to fix it???

2007-03-12 20:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by 8teph 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It blows into my yard from the farm across the road and winds its roots into my garden. Help

2007-03-12 20:03:08 · 2 answers · asked by Barbara C 1 in Garden & Landscape

We derive underground water in our village for daily uses, which does not receive any kind of treatment. The problem is that the pipes and taps all get ruined very fast because of that.how do i prevent that? Is it a result of hard water or lass salinity. Do i need to get any specific tests?
Will adding washing soda decrease the menace, and if i do add it, what needs to be done to render the water drinkable?
Will any other step be required, the resources are less being in an Indian vilage?

2007-03-12 19:46:40 · 6 answers · asked by Dr. Atif 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-12 19:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by Fotomama 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Trying to find out where people find their Real Estate Agents (if they don't know someone). What are the top 5 things you look for in an agent or office? It seems that most people start their home search online now. Is that the best place to start?

2007-03-12 19:20:23 · 4 answers · asked by lostandfound 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in the tropics and I spend a lot of time cleaning my house due to the constant dust that collects. Its very dry weather now and the problem is worse as the dust just covers about everything by evening despite the morning cleaning! My phllips vacuum broke down some time ago and I wish to invest in another that will help me clean my drapes, a smooth floor and pet hair. Any advice on purchasing a good vacuum for these purposes willl be really helpful.

2007-03-12 19:20:03 · 18 answers · asked by Scrappy(Asia) 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-12 19:09:26 · 2 answers · asked by mac 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm going to Florida next week for vacation. Last time I went, I found some palm leaves and took them home, hoping to dry them. They shriveled up and ..... What must I do to dry the leaves for display in the home?

2007-03-12 19:06:37 · 1 answers · asked by nonametomention 3 in Garden & Landscape

I've washed clothes like this in cold water in a machine before, and it usually turns out okay. I just wanted to check, because there's a shirt I'm planning on buying that I'm worried I might ruin if I wash it in a machine - if that's the case, I'd rather not buy it than have to hand wash it. BTW, the top I'm thinking of getting is the Apostrophe Knit Wrap Top from Sears, if that helps any.

2007-03-12 18:55:12 · 9 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a chili plant which I grew from a seed, and I'm completely new to gardenging/plant care.

It grew pretty tall (about 18 inches) but has been constantly losing leaves to the degree that it's almost totally bare - just like a green twig with new leaves on the ends of the stems.

What do I have to do to save it? I started it outside, in the shade and water it regularly. I have added new soil and fertilizer (it's in a pot).

I live in Singapore where it's very hot, and I'm on the 17th floor where it's windy and I thought the wind was blowing the leaves off, so I moved it inside and it is still losing leaves. What do I have to do? Put it in the super hot sun? Thanks.

2007-03-12 18:51:30 · 6 answers · asked by patro_sg 1 in Garden & Landscape

I only brought this jacket for a month and the first time I wash it yesterday...there was a colour bleed. The zipper of the jacket had a brown fabric kinda thing attached to it and that thing made my white jacket have brown patches...What can I do?..is there a way to remove the brown patches from the color bleed?

2007-03-12 18:42:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We are getting a new house and I was wandering what theme I should do my room in. I thought of an ocean theme and a Tropical theme. Do you have any other ideas? Hints on how to do things or things I could do to help my theme would be great also. Thanks in advance!

2007-03-12 18:33:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to calculate the size of my home. It's a three bedroom, 2 restrooms, living room, kitchen and dining room house with a garage for two cars. There's no backyard, nothing outside. Can someone help me estimate its size? I mean just give me some idea. I know it's impossible to calculate the exact size but an approximate size would be fine and very appreciated. Also, please let me know what the size of a small bedroom can be. Thanks.

2007-03-12 18:30:58 · 2 answers · asked by reuben 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

it'll be used as a underlayment for pergo flooring

2007-03-12 18:27:54 · 2 answers · asked by gilbert m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

to flush it- you need to hold down the handle a lot. and when it flushes it makes a moaning, whiring sound.

2007-03-12 18:27:44 · 5 answers · asked by Jelly 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-12 18:26:01 · 2 answers · asked by salumoesdega 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

If I'm redo-ing my flower bed and I need to put down a new weed barrier, could I just go to the fabric store and buy some black polyester fabric instead of paying $30-$40 at a home improvement store?

2007-03-12 18:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by x_idohair_x 2 in Garden & Landscape

i spilled some paint on my shoes awhile ago (a couple of weeks) is there anyway to get the paint off?

2007-03-12 18:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by chuy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i think its made by lazy boy, but not positive on the name brand. it has a specific name.

2007-03-12 18:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by Fantasy Sports Guru 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

For those who have similar eperience;

I have a house ready to sell, in an acceptable condition. No major repair needed. However, would a little decoration such as painting for a dramatics effect, hanging up some art pieces, or any other minor decorations; adding some spotlights would increase the house value?

I understand that sometimes, you are not just selling a house, but rather an idea of living.

Do share how do you turn a rather dull house in a beautiful place of living with a little tricks.

2007-03-12 18:18:23 · 8 answers · asked by The K 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a few here (below)

2007-03-12 18:07:48 · 4 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I've cleaned my brushes real well. When I go to use them again the next day they are a bit stiff.....any suggestions on how to keep them from stiffening up?

2007-03-12 18:00:21 · 15 answers · asked by Kutzie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

and I need to put down a new weed barrier, could I just go to the fabric store and buy some black polyester fabric instead of paying $30-$40 at a home improvement store?

2007-03-12 17:58:26 · 2 answers · asked by x_idohair_x 2 in Garden & Landscape

I make candles and personally like a bunch of scents. What I'd like to know is some weird names of fragrances that smell good. Like "LICK ME ALL OVER" (don't know what it smells like) but when I tell people bout it they want it.

2007-03-12 17:55:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

See the details about it and photos on my site, link is below, thanks in advance for help on this, I'm so curious as to what it is?

http://www.joshanddawn.com/plant/index.html

2007-03-12 17:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by dawnandjosh 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have been using the clear vinyl curtains and they always get black at the bottom edge after a few months...they are cheap but I don't want to replace them and be so wasteful.

2007-03-12 17:38:19 · 9 answers · asked by answerthis 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

particles ... I would love to clean this out; however, the manufactuer, General Electric, in their infinite corporate wisdom does not seem to have made a way for a non-repairperson to do this ... or not? Does anybody know? There seem to be rivets holding this thing in place. I'm guessing I would need to get a GE repairman to come out but I really don't want to pay for that. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-03-12 17:30:43 · 5 answers · asked by bmi=22 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-12 17:30:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

This was not my chore growing up. Now that I'm on my own, and I need to do it, I have no clue how to do it.

2007-03-12 17:29:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry