Home & Garden - 24 March 2007

I would like to know the best solution to cleaning the non-stick base of an iron. Mine has been leaving brown burn like marks. I believe I may have ironed something that left a sticky residue that has left a brown mark on the base plate. I do not want to scratch the surface of the iron, so need to know the best way to get the base clean.

2007-03-24 11:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by ♥dazed 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

(wood mulches, bark, chips, sand, gravel) I don't have any idea how much they cost or how they are for kids (ages 1 and almost 3)

2007-03-24 11:41:58 · 3 answers · asked by MichelleM 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a great landlord, but I do occasionally run up against a few idiosyncratic ideas about home maintenance on his part. I need to know if this is one of them.

The caulking around my tub (between the top of the tub and the tile) has a chronic mildew problem, and is actually coming up. He wants to just take it out--he claims the caulking is unnecessary because the flange around the top of the tub, behind the tile, keeps it from leaking.

I'm sure this is not right, but I need a clearly articulated argument of why. He's an older guy who, while very nice, doesn't love being corrected by a girl, so I need to be clear and definitive in order to not be brushed off.

2007-03-24 11:36:58 · 10 answers · asked by EQ 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

the bag is a lime green Charter Club Classic, that was hung on a hat tree in front of a window

2007-03-24 11:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by lockon 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU SUGGEST TO GO WITH LIGHT BLUE SOFA, AND WHAT COLOUR CARPET SHOULD I GET, I HAVE ANIMALS, SHOULD I BUY ONE OF THOSE DYSON ANIMAL HOOVERS, WOULD THAT HELP IF I GOT A LIGHT COLOURED CARPET. OR OWULD I JUST REGRET IT, HELP

2007-03-24 11:31:50 · 16 answers · asked by CLAIRE H 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-24 11:24:16 · 12 answers · asked by tony da pimp 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-24 11:21:07 · 5 answers · asked by MARK B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-24 11:20:56 · 3 answers · asked by buckley1014 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a1.5" vertical section of copper pipe leaking between two 90 degree elbows. Can those connections to the elbows be heated and the solder removed, the pipe cleaned, and a new section of pipe soldered to the same elbow connections?

I look forward to your response so I can get the water back on.

2007-03-24 11:17:02 · 16 answers · asked by Icareaboutstuff 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-24 11:00:41 · 4 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Garden & Landscape

The cuttings from a larger plant already have small roots. They were given to me rooting in water.

2007-03-24 11:00:21 · 3 answers · asked by sara06750 1 in Garden & Landscape

to find framed artwork for a teen bedroom?

2007-03-24 10:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by xoxo23 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-24 10:54:04 · 5 answers · asked by Ryder 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

About a year ago I received a very large Christmas cactus and it was very full. Gradually many of its limbs have fallen off to about a tenth of what it was. I know nothing about them except to not overwater them and no direct sun light. I was ready to toss it out because I thought it was a goner, but then it actually bloomed the most beautiful bright pink blooms at Christmas. Now the blooms are gone but it still looks in eally sad condition. It has a handfull of very long stems (about 18-20" long) that droop. Anything I can do to liven it up? Is there a way to cut it back and if so will it produce new stems? Instrucitons will be helpful.

2007-03-24 10:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by rock55 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-24 10:49:00 · 5 answers · asked by robyn b 1 in Garden & Landscape

just curious if its just my local Home Depots or if this is all over the country.

2007-03-24 10:48:12 · 7 answers · asked by JJ C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I saw the termite "swarmers" coming out of my wall last night, along with some dozen workers.
How long do I have before my house is destroyed or heavily damaged?

2007-03-24 10:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by Tam Nguyen 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-24 10:40:31 · 12 answers · asked by ian06 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

These things are brown and ugly. They are under every window. (Built into the wall) That can I do? They're hideous!

2007-03-24 10:36:32 · 2 answers · asked by shawn1980 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a new Limestone Rock Border Around our Rose Bushes and The rose bushes are already on a 1 foot raised rock wall. We need to fill in the cracks between the new limestone border and i was pondering what might look better, River rock(free from river, except u pay for it when hauling it up the hill) or red mulch, maybe cedar mulch. thanks

2007-03-24 10:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by walder f 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-24 10:27:10 · 4 answers · asked by marcosemmachavez 2 in Garden & Landscape

A few months ago I spilled red kool-aid on my carpet. I thought I got it all up but missed a spot under my couch. I have tried a steam cleaner with no luck. Can anyone recomend what I should use to get the stain out?

2007-03-24 10:25:45 · 7 answers · asked by amsmith21502 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

is there something i can buy at the store for them ot stop?

2007-03-24 10:25:05 · 2 answers · asked by spicysaucylatina 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I weeded the front of my house 2 weeks ago and they are back already. What is the best weed fighter than i can buy or do to prevent weeds from coming up at all? Anything at all im looking for any way to beat these weeds and get rid of them. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

2007-03-24 10:24:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My mother has left me depression glass she collected over many years. I don't know where to begin to find the value of each piece. I would like to know how to sell it.

2007-03-24 10:22:22 · 5 answers · asked by KDR 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I just moved into a townhome and I have a very small powder room on the main floor. White walls, ceiling, white woodwork, white toilet, white pedestal sink, and a large oval mirror framed in silver over the sink. There is no window so I don't want it to be super dark. The floor is pretty--large squares of porcelain tile in deep green & black--sort of swirled like slate. What can I do to make this room pop? I am willing to paint--can't change the sink or mirror. Any ideas for a picture or wall hanging? My style is tradtional and the living room/dining room are pale gray with a large floral area rug with a navy background. Any help would be appreciated--everyone has such good ideas.

2007-03-24 10:16:27 · 7 answers · asked by dbrcymry 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-24 10:16:11 · 5 answers · asked by mattthreesixteen 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-24 10:15:21 · 11 answers · asked by GG 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello,
We are fixing a part of our privace fence and where it needs fixed, we need a post. Can we reuse an already used post that has concrete still on it? Thanks!

2007-03-24 10:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My daughter is doing a scientific study for school comparing pricey and cheaper rug cleaners and the only piece of information we need is to know how the foam actually"scientifically" lifts the stain out?

2007-03-24 10:10:53 · 1 answers · asked by gembaby74 2 in Cleaning & Laundry