Home & Garden - 20 March 2007

2007-03-20 08:34:11 · 2 answers · asked by jess42 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi there,
I recently asked where the cheapest place to get paint would be and got a great answer about checking habitat for humanity in my area. I did go to the website - but couldn't find where to go for businesses that have made donations such as paint or other household materials. Can someone direct me maybe what to put in the search? I am from Saint Paul, MN. Thanks!

2007-03-20 08:32:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently painted my automatic garage door but with the wrong color. I did not want to paint it too soon because the paint might not stick to the garage door properly? How long should I wait before I could paint it over again?

2007-03-20 08:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by reximus 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Problem is that the house I am renting: the master bathroom has dark green tile (floor), white counter/cabinets, white walls with gardenia floral border (at top, near ceiling). Then the master bedroom has ugly brown carpet, white walls and I already have an iron sleigh bed, jaqaurd bedding with gold/brown tones. I was thinking of using a linen/khaki colored towels & rugs in bathroom since it has a touch of that color in the border, but my bedroom is so large I know I need to paint the walls too. What color do you suggest I paint master bedroom walls and how do I tie in my gold bedding with the aweful green tiles of the bathroom?

2007-03-20 08:29:29 · 2 answers · asked by rissa_pm 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live right beside a basketball gym (10 meters away) where they make a lot of loud noises like shouting people, buzzers, whistles, music, and loud-speakers. I have a baby who often wakes up because of these loud startling noises. I already asked tried talking to the gym, the local government, and even the police, but no one could over any help. Moving houses is not an option for my family so I really need help. Is there a way to block these noises? If so, how? Thanks in advance.

2007-03-20 08:29:24 · 8 answers · asked by dsnake 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking for tile, wood, laminate and carpet/carpet squares.

2007-03-20 08:26:31 · 4 answers · asked by KELLY B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a white upvc back door that is also the enterance to my kitchen,the inner panel has gone yellow i've tried all the cleaning agents I have and nothing makes any difference is there anything special I could try or is it a case of a new door

2007-03-20 08:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

what is a good natural way of preventing bugs to roam around your house beside bug spray

2007-03-20 08:24:34 · 6 answers · asked by rives 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The noise just started two days ago. It's continuous and faint, like a very high pitched buzz. It wasn't there before. It sounds like its coming from behind a wall where there are pipes. If you put your ear up to the wall, you can hear it clearly as well as the sound of water going through pipes. I live in an old, pre-war apt. building in NYC.

2007-03-20 08:23:47 · 3 answers · asked by peter 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i just spilt red wine on the carpet, whats the best way of removing the stain?

2007-03-20 08:19:46 · 18 answers · asked by t_e_j_smith 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My Fiance and I just moved into our new home this weekend. Sadly it has not been kept in good condition or been occupied in over a year. There is dust everywhere! In the vents on the windows, on the floors and I just cant seem to get rid of it all. I suffer from allergies to dust so any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!

2007-03-20 08:19:35 · 5 answers · asked by capshcky11 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-20 08:17:08 · 5 answers · asked by oozedrip 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I accidently squirted some on my floor, so now there are droplets everywhere!! How do I take it off? [It's also on my hands]

2007-03-20 08:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by April S 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to apply something to prevent crabgrass without fertilizing my lawn. There is a small area I need to reseed. Any recommendations for that patch, too?

2007-03-20 08:14:09 · 2 answers · asked by greydoc6 7 in Garden & Landscape

I removed a ~25' steel pipe from the roof of my house. It held up an old TV antennae. How do I dispose of it? Any advice on who I could call?

Thanks!

2007-03-20 08:14:00 · 12 answers · asked by System Error 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-20 08:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Scamp 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It only leaks when you flush it? What is wrong with it and how difficult is it to fix? The water comes out between the top and base. Help

2007-03-20 08:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by chad R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Son dipped his hand in brick red paint and slapped the couch. Its microfiber. Wiped up the excess but is there a way to remove it completely?

2007-03-20 08:06:51 · 2 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to grow onions, tomatos, and some other things. Which ones are easiest? I'm a first-time gardener.

2007-03-20 08:06:05 · 9 answers · asked by Kristine R 4 in Garden & Landscape

It is from Walmart and it has a very detailed threaded pattern on the front. It says dry clean only but I heard once that if something has never been dry cleaned before that you can wash it in a regular washing machine on the gentle cycle. I'm on a budget and it needs to be washed. Only serious answers please. I need to know if this is true.

2007-03-20 08:05:42 · 4 answers · asked by teresacmt 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a lime green, butter soft italian leather hobo. It's beautiful, and I ruined it by reaching for an uncovered pen in my bag, and now have a nice blue Nike swish on my beautiful hobo. Can someone tell me how to get the ink off the leather without ruining the integrity of the leather?

2007-03-20 08:04:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-20 08:03:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

If i got one of those light bulbs that save you money and left it on for a very long time , would i be a millionaire eventually?

2007-03-20 07:59:48 · 14 answers · asked by LordLogic 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Help! My kitchen needs a makeover! Here's what has to stay - the floor has a marbled look to it - it is mostly white but has blueish gray in it, the cabinets are a beautiful dark wood to match the rest of the trim in our home, and the countertop is pale blue.
The kitchen is quite small, and sort of dark because of all of the dark wood cabinets, but I am not willing to paint the cabinets. I consider myself to be good at interior design, but I am just stumped because of the high contrast between the pale blue countertop and the dark cabinets. I love the floor, but hate the countertop. I know you can buy paint to paint the counter, but I am too scared to do that. I would consider having someone put new laminate on the countertop, but I have no idea how much this would cost or who (a store?) you would go to to ask about this.
Another problem I have is that there is a LOT of trim in our kitchen. This means I have to decide on two colors instead of one.

2007-03-20 07:58:57 · 5 answers · asked by joplinette 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

hi,i had recently bought a new home and i have a 45 degree slope at the backyard, i'm living in Riverisde, CA (is that zone 8?) , we don't have much rain here but we has sprinkle system for the slope area,the area has full sun.i don't know what kind of ground cover to look for and how can i know what kind of soil i have on the slope?i'm kinda like ground cover that is bushy, easy maintainent and has a lot of flowers, i am thinking of gazania(the one with dark orange color flower) or ice plant, any advise or suggestion? thank you and appreciate all advice.

2007-03-20 07:57:09 · 4 answers · asked by bibi 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 07:55:26 · 2 answers · asked by Christine C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know you aren't supposed to use soap on a cast iron pan, but I found one at the bottom of a pile of dirty dishes thats really crusty, and I don't know how to get it clean without soap. Any ideas? Can I use soap if I re-season it? (How do i do that?)

Thanks!

2007-03-20 07:55:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If I eat an apple that I bought from the grocery store, can I plant the seed that came out of it? It is the same for any fruit?

2007-03-20 07:52:22 · 40 answers · asked by darkchild39702 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in DC (zone 6b) I have not started to grow anything yet. I would like to grow Vegatables, flowers and herbs. At this point what am I able to plant? It will probably take about 3 or 4 weeks to prepare the groud to plant. Is it too late?

2007-03-20 07:50:59 · 8 answers · asked by Jane D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Which direction should ceiling fans go, clockwise or counterclockwise?

2007-03-20 07:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by candlelady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs