Home & Garden - 14 March 2007

2007-03-14 18:07:05 · 6 answers · asked by black&mild 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Are there any special sprays or chemicals to help make the process go faster?

2007-03-14 18:06:02 · 7 answers · asked by Stayce 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the difference between dry chem and steam cleaning?

2007-03-14 17:58:50 · 4 answers · asked by j 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A hole made for a plumbing pipe pass-through had weakened the joist whish is about 3" by &7" so that the bottom portion of the joist has fully cracked but the is little sagging, perhaps 1/2 inch.

2007-03-14 17:54:23 · 7 answers · asked by Dennis 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

About a fourth of the tree has been damaged. Should I trim back the entire tree? I'm not sure what kind it is. I don't want to kill it. Will trimming it back a lot harm it?

2007-03-14 17:46:48 · 6 answers · asked by erselius 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-14 17:38:25 · 13 answers · asked by Angie B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-14 17:34:44 · 4 answers · asked by JD K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just moved into a new construction and it has a new water heater. When I turned on the hot water faucet to let the water pour just a little bit, it runs fine with a small steady stream. The second I turn the faucet more, the water will begin to pour sporadically like its choking and the faucet will shake. Are you suppose to break in a new water heater?

2007-03-14 17:30:57 · 3 answers · asked by L C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm in a major renovation in my house, and I'm looking for advice on what to with the new floor and crown moulding, and the door trim. Also, the doors are unfinished, and I'm uncertain whether to paint them (and what color!), or whether to stain them. My rooms are all neutral colors (light tans/sand colors.)

Also, the floors are carbonized bamboo, a medium brown shade, not the lighter natural color. Thanks

2007-03-14 17:29:17 · 3 answers · asked by bozsik 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

When my monthly visitor came, my bed sheets were ruined!

Then I procrastinated and now the stain is old and still there, but the problem is that the sheets are pink, so a lot of the blood stain removing tips on yahoo answers don't really help me because they only apply to lighter colours.

I'm considering peroxide, but I don't really know if I should risk it because they could eat through/bleach/stain (since some one said peroxide left a green stain) my new Hello Kitty sheets. If peroxide ruins my sheet, I'd kill myself because the stain is right in the middle of the sheet. Ugh.

I considered just soaking the sheet in just cold water over night, but when I did that to an old blood stain on my underwear, the blood mixed with the water and stained my entire underwear a rusty color. Disgusting! The stain didn't even come out all the way! >:U

Any SAFE ways to remove old blood stains from pink fabric?

2007-03-14 17:24:33 · 2 answers · asked by Sun Young 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

As the soap (either bathing or washing) wears out, it breaks and mostly it is wasted. So, how to avoid wastage?

2007-03-14 17:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by Aranyaghosh 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-14 17:23:15 · 2 answers · asked by pdcunningham@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a dishwaher given to me and I just need a user guide to help understand the settings

2007-03-14 17:19:56 · 3 answers · asked by Casey 2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The odor smells like mildew or a "sour" smell. I have tried washing the blanket in detergent and baking soda but that doesn't work. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-14 17:13:56 · 10 answers · asked by 96 chevy 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have bought the squirrel proof feeders and the figure them out. I have hung bells on the feeder pole and the squirrels ignore it after a few days, they hang upside down and clean out a feeder in just a few minutes. I would mind if they ate some because I don't mind feeding them but I don't want them cleaning out a feeder in just a few minutes! Thanks for any help!

2007-03-14 17:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a Kenmore front loader dryer. Only two years old. The digital readout lights up and works fine, so it is not a blown fuse. However, when I push the start button nothing happens. Once in a while it will start up, but that is becoming increasingly rare. When it does start, it works perfectly fine. Anything I should check before paying a repair person?

2007-03-14 17:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

In the process of moving and buying a new home. Can't find many homes with granite counter tops in the kitchen. Weighing the option of buying without granite countertops and having them installed. Need a ballpark idea of the cost of having granite counter tops installed. Any info or websites etc would be appreciated.

2007-03-14 17:06:53 · 4 answers · asked by Rob 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We recently moved into a house around alot of farmland. We were out weeding our flower garden that we are starting when we came across a snake, then another, then like six more. They are harmless snakes, just common Garter snakes or chicken snakes rather, but I do not want them around here, we have small boys who play outside alot. We are severely scared of these creatures, laugh all you want, but be confronted with 6-8 together at one time, lol. Please lend us your ears and your suggestions. Thanks!

2007-03-14 17:02:39 · 6 answers · asked by opas420 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Someone told me Kirby's have a lifetime warranty. Is this true? If so, will they cover it if it's not the original owner?

2007-03-14 17:01:41 · 8 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to plant cilantro and tomatos. Should I use organic soil or something basic, and not like Miracle Grow?

2007-03-14 16:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Is it the amount of rooms or square footage? Maybe the acreage of the land it sits on.

2007-03-14 16:38:22 · 11 answers · asked by K M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Details please... don't waste your time telling me it is a stupid idea! Thank You!

2007-03-14 16:37:52 · 3 answers · asked by ...:::LondonLove:::... 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-14 16:37:27 · 8 answers · asked by michael s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It just sprouted. i had it in between two paper towels that where wet and then in a drawer. Do I plant the seed so that the white little tail that came out is down or up. Also, any tips on the best type of pottin soil for the cannibus plant?

2007-03-14 16:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by zach m 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-14 16:33:53 · 11 answers · asked by anna23_kc 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've heard of lemon paste and salt....I'm a little nervous about using it. Anyone else heard of this?

2007-03-14 16:30:59 · 9 answers · asked by Third Day 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-14 16:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by bigdad1987 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm seriously concidering living in a treehouse when I'm old enough. I've looked into alot and so far, I'm inlove. But, I was wondering detainls, how does the lighting work at night? and stuff to do with electrical ect. As well as, all the other things that would need to be notted. Thanks.

2007-03-14 16:28:09 · 9 answers · asked by jay 3 in Garden & Landscape

Hey all. I just bought a pair of jeans and a 100% shirt that are the perfect size for me. Is there any way that I can keep the shirt and jeans from shrinking?

2007-03-14 16:28:07 · 16 answers · asked by Scott 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I planted a clematis last spring/summer.It was show stoppingingly beautiful.I left the vine intact over the winter and it turned brown and dead looking.It is growing green buds all over it now that our temp is in the high 60's.How do I properly care for this plant once the blooms are gone?

2007-03-14 16:27:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape