Home & Garden - 27 March 2007

I wiped coal dust on marble hearth with water. This has soaked into the marble as it dried and left a stain . Any ideas on shifting it without damaging the marble?

2007-03-27 10:43:30 · 1 answers · asked by a.simpleton 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's a wall with a fireplace, and we've measured up to know that if you start in the middle it'll create thin bits at the edges that will look ugly. Do I start at one end and work through? Should I hide the filler bits on the fireplace sides? It's a repeat palm print wallpaper. Decent advice for 10 points gratefully received.

2007-03-27 10:42:54 · 28 answers · asked by peanut1973 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm currently homeless [long and painful story] but am about to move into a flat, problem is the only furniture I have is a double bed, bookcase, TV unit, and wardrobe – I also have a PC and TV.

Problem is I simply do not have the funds; bills are going to be hard enough to manage at first, so furniture and appliances are going to be difficult, more so as my credit is too poor to get any sort of loan (a blessing in disguise really) – again, the same long and painful story.

Other than working my behind off for more money and buying second-hand is there anything else I can do to get what I need? I seem to remember seeing on TV once something where people could buy or borrow when they couldn't afford it themselves, any idea of anything like this?

2007-03-27 10:37:51 · 17 answers · asked by Kasha 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is beginning to have a funky smell even when we don't use it.

2007-03-27 10:37:14 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

They arent worn or raggedy, they just arent as bright as they once were. Any special soap or home remedies I could use?

2007-03-27 10:33:15 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

What do you like about it? Which type of lighting is the least straining for the eye?

2007-03-27 10:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I bought a Bissel Flip-it - hard floor™ for $72 I figured cheap and looks like it does an affective job. I take it home... HORRIBLE I mean it's ok if you have an extremely clean house and you dont have children that track dirt and other things into the house; this was a horrible excuse for a house hold cleaner.

What can I purchase at a reasonable price, that will mop and vaccum my hard floors ( tile and wood floors ) effectivley?

2007-03-27 10:31:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Just took soil test and need small quantities

2007-03-27 10:30:35 · 5 answers · asked by jack e 1 in Garden & Landscape

The mobile home that we have is 18 years old and it's been paid off.

2007-03-27 10:29:51 · 12 answers · asked by rachal96 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-27 10:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by lululeon 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it? I have already disasembled the toilet and the can is stuck in the U of the toilet. I can't get it out for the life of me.

2007-03-27 10:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by Annie Oakley 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This particular assy has turn off valves on both sides that turn ever so freely. (can't tighten). Also, what is the purpose of the two smaller unconnected outlets each with its own shutoff. When I shut these down water appears to overflow the top of unit. Unit is very difficult to see as a home vacumn system was placed just below it.

2007-03-27 10:26:28 · 2 answers · asked by auto.jerry 2 in Garden & Landscape

How many times do you wear your bra before you wash it?

2007-03-27 10:19:40 · 6 answers · asked by Silly ol Me 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

3 people live in a 2 bedroom house.
i lent my sister my room back in july
but now i want it back what should i do?

2007-03-27 10:17:48 · 2 answers · asked by geoff w 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

And what is it made of.

2007-03-27 10:17:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

And If so is there something I can do to keep them away from my plant without using cemicals?

2007-03-27 10:16:40 · 6 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Garden & Landscape

We planted a whole lot of tulip bulbs last year and something is eating the leaves. How do we detere it?

2007-03-27 10:15:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-27 10:12:08 · 23 answers · asked by ♥cozicat♥ 5 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-27 10:09:41 · 5 answers · asked by angelina_mcardle 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-27 10:05:07 · 15 answers · asked by Nick J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-27 10:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by mcnabbeagles555 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-27 10:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by jeffman79 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-27 10:02:27 · 9 answers · asked by Gayle O 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have about 1200 square feet of hardwood flooring that needs to be resurfaced. How much would you typically pay per sq. ft.? Or is it priced differently. I live in Eastern Massachusetts.

2007-03-27 09:57:18 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan D 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am doing some underground wiring. It is about half a foot deep.

The wires are going through pipes, but there are a few spots where the wires are being split, or have a connection between them (because one wire was too short)

How can I make the connection area secure from water and other damages.

Thanks

2007-03-27 09:57:13 · 5 answers · asked by untitled10101 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

house all on one level. can't get any water from hot tap in kitchen . Bathroom tap's ok what could be the matter.

2007-03-27 09:51:03 · 12 answers · asked by reene 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Resolve carpet cleaner is getting it to lighten it alot but not go away. I cant aford the paint so im trying to find the cheepst way to fix the problem.

2007-03-27 09:49:21 · 12 answers · asked by Strz79 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am ready to do some planting!!! I know it is a little early, but I really need something to make the backyard happy. What flowers can I plant right now that won't die? I live in Idaho. Thank you soooo much!

2007-03-27 09:46:36 · 5 answers · asked by hereceivedacall 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have an outdoor container garden because where we live our back yard is all rocks. There is no dirt to plant in but I still wanted fresh herbs and some veggies.

I have tomatoes, garlic, Snap peas, and some herbs. The tomatoes seem to be staying the same. Not growing, nothing. The peas died completely (were vining up the side of the house, I think the house cooked the plants! Im in California) and everything else is just not getting bigger.
I water every day, used miracle grow soil.
Is there a secret i dont know?

2007-03-27 09:41:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Hi!
We are moving into our first home this week. :o) And we were wondering how we can design our 3 1/2 year old's new bedroom. He is speech delaid so he really can't tell us what he wants.
We had 3 ideas.

1: A zoo theme: He loves to watch the Croc Hunter and we have pictures and posters of the croc hunter.
If you like this one: How would you design it. What colors would you use? What kinds of sheets would you buy?

2: Nemo: We would put in a 29 gallon saltwater tank in. And we would buy Nemo sheets.
But, other than that we are open to other ideas.

3: Cars, the movie: Right now he is really into this movie. We watch it at least once a day. I know we can buy the sheets at Wal-mart or Target.
If you like this idea how would you design it? What colors would you paint the room?

We are also opened to any other ideas. We would like a room he can grow in for the next few years ( at least to age 10.)
Thanks
Jennifer

2007-03-27 09:38:23 · 9 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 in Decorating & Remodeling