Home & Garden - 24 March 2007

I am pulling up the carpet off of the hardwood floor, and i know it has been there atleast 15 years, and the pad under chunks are sticking to the floor, and some spots i can scrap up but some will not, and i need to know if there is anything i can use without messing up the hardwood floor.

2007-03-24 10:10:43 · 2 answers · asked by shaun N 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

All the ones I see have a tiny collector and a pale single LED light. Are there any that are like real lights? At any price?

2007-03-24 10:10:18 · 3 answers · asked by oohhbother 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I always get this weird flimy stuff on my dishes when I get them out of the dish washer. What should I do about it?

2007-03-24 10:09:41 · 8 answers · asked by pinkluver345 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does anyone even know what kind of tree this is? If you don't, I'll tell you that it is a magnificent-looking tree that grows anywhere up to 150 to 200 feet. The trunk of the tree is gnarly because its nothing but killer thorns to keep damage from happening to the trunk. (Talk about evolution.) The thorns are like rose-bush thorns on steroids, but the tree itself can be a spectacular addition to a big yard. Anyhow, I have some seeds and I'd like to know if anyone has some info on how to proceed. If you are interested, here's a link to follow if you want to know what it looks like;
http://image40.webshots.com/41/4/36/50/373243650izJvmJ_ph.jpg

2007-03-24 10:08:51 · 3 answers · asked by Rick A 1 in Garden & Landscape

i don't know why is the world called the world? why?

2007-03-24 10:07:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

whenever i walk into my room its always warmer than the rest of my house. i dont have an air conditioner but i have a ceiling fan but i just want my room cooler without having my fan turned on. will it help if i change my carpet? because i was just about to do that anyways.

2007-03-24 10:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Chamberlain opener electronics died. A friend had a Liftmaster opener with the main nylon gear all chewed up. I put the gear from the Chamberlain into the Liftmaster. They are interchangeable. Opener does not close because it needs to see the safety eyes to trigger it to close. I don't have any because the Chamberlain didn't require them. Is there a way to bypass the Liftmaster to fool it into thinking the eyes are inplace and lined up????

2007-03-24 09:58:25 · 4 answers · asked by Michigan Southpaw 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The maintenance man came and poured something in it to eliminate the smell but it still stinks! I would prefer to use something chemical free if possible. Thanks!

2007-03-24 09:53:38 · 11 answers · asked by leilani_blossom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We are putting up crown molding in our "billiards" room in the "sunken in" bottom floor of our tri-level townhome. The walls are a deep red. We have an espresso pub table and an espresso mirror. The fabric on the sofa is a cream/tan with brown lines. The cieling is white. The room opens up to the kitchen and there are three bamboo shades (on the darker side). The fireplace tile is kind of a golden yellow/tan color but we may change that someday to match the sofa more... The question is whether we should go with white crown molding (even though there isn't really any white in the room) or whether we should stain it to bring in the color from the bamboo shades or a color from the sofa (creamy tan or medium brown). I have only really seen white crown molding before but Lowe's sells quite a bit of stained crown molding too. So, we thought it would be good to consider our options.

2007-03-24 09:44:49 · 7 answers · asked by Jill 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've got a auto-drip coffee make with one of those glass pots. It's got a year's worth of stains I've tried to scrub off but won't come clean. Is there a special solution or something I can use.

2007-03-24 09:40:55 · 22 answers · asked by Tess 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-24 09:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by sharp_shooter 4 in Garden & Landscape

you know how you got the three prong plug, but my out let only supports a two prong plug.

2007-03-24 09:37:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have seen other "santa-fe" style homes. The exterior is either painted brick or cinder block. Neither of these materials look "authentic adobe". Any Ideas?

2007-03-24 09:37:41 · 6 answers · asked by sylvia m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-24 09:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by caz 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-24 09:34:17 · 2 answers · asked by janet h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Whirpool refrigerator and the ice maker is not dispensing ice. It seems that the water is not getting where it should be. Aside from a clog in the line, is there anything else that can be wrong?

2007-03-24 09:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by mosaic 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

im growing some avacadoe trees but they are still saplings about tow foot tall. MY wonderfull step daughter got mad and snapped one ...is there a way to repair it since its not snapped completely in half?

2007-03-24 09:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by darkvale 3 in Garden & Landscape

10 place settings (minus one dinner plate), two round serving dishes, one covered serving dish, one oval serving dish, two sets S & P, three butter dishes, one small platter. all excellent condition, with china protectors

2007-03-24 09:27:53 · 2 answers · asked by Barbara C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

we finished the basement 2 years ago. Had it sealed. We live a little farther south so humidity is a problem in our area. But I have 1375 sq ft of finished walkout basement that I cant seem to keep the musty smell out of, short of getting a dehumidifier. Which I would prefer not to have to buy. Any thoughts would be great.Thanks in advance

2007-03-24 09:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by gina r 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My driveway is very ugly because parts have sunken and cracked like an eggshell over the years. I tried to use repair sections of it with asphalt a few years ago, and that worked well, but it is coming off constantly and just makes my driveway look worse because it is not all repaired. Is there anyway I can repair it without the help of professionals? Any other tips or ideas are welcome, too.

2007-03-24 09:26:35 · 2 answers · asked by malle 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-24 09:17:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

This is a craftsman 1/2 horse power chain drive opener probably 15 years old (pre-safety beam sensors). Short of stripping a gear that I was able to replace it has been reliable since I bought the house 5 years ago. One morning the little red light in the wall button was out and the door wouldn't work at all. Any troubleshooting suggestions short of buying a new one?

2007-03-24 09:16:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jonathan S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If so how much and how long is it good for?????

2007-03-24 09:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

For wiping up small spills is it cheaper to use a paper towel, or grab a couple of tissues, or napkin. I'm talking about a few drops of milk on the counter, or a splash of coffee.

2007-03-24 09:13:40 · 6 answers · asked by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-24 09:12:11 · 4 answers · asked by Louis R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-24 09:11:24 · 7 answers · asked by kedi 2 in Garden & Landscape

I hate it when I sit down and the seat's freezing cold. How do I solve that problem?

2007-03-24 09:09:02 · 9 answers · asked by Mike O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

House area approx 1 acre, additional land, and woods 7 1/2 acres. Mostly interested in the house area.

2007-03-24 09:05:58 · 11 answers · asked by scripturepots 1 in Garden & Landscape

there is proper water in tank. Why is water disappering?

2007-03-24 09:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by kedi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

just quit working. Its full of water and wet clothes. My wife has been wanting a new set for awhile so I just want to get the water and my clothes out and get rid of the washer. Is there a way to drain the water out? Or do I need to start bailing water?

2007-03-24 09:03:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs