Home & Garden - 13 April 2007

2007-04-13 23:52:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anu 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-13 23:34:37 · 6 answers · asked by grant l 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Please excuse this simple question but I'd rather be safe than sorry. I've read the instructions a million times.......appliance must be grounded but I don' t know what that means!!! Under the dishwasher I see a black wire (hot), I see the white wire (Neutral) and the green ground wire is attached under the head of a screw to the appliance - does this mean its already grounded? So now I purchased a universal 3- Wire Dishwasher Power cord. Obviously white to white and black to black but the power cord has the green ground wire........where do I connect this to? Would I place it under the same screw where the other green wire is? I have no experience doing this. Please help before I get electrocuted! It seems simple enough but I'll wait for some advice.........and may be someone can clear up what hardwiring means?!?! Thanks in advance.

2007-04-13 19:19:46 · 3 answers · asked by mexicanadianguy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 19:09:08 · 13 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-13 19:02:09 · 3 answers · asked by Jaroo 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have one of those memory foam pillows that can't be washed with water (and is really expensive to replace). I made the mistake of taking it when I was staying with someone who smoked, and now it reeks of cigarette smoke. Any ideas of how to get rid of it (I'm afraid that spraying it with Febreez may ruin it, since I'm pretty sure I'm not even supposed to get it wet).

2007-04-13 18:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by corynnunavailable 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My toilet bowl wont refill after I flush it. I have to open up the top of the toilet and press the lever down for it to refill so that I can flush. How do I fix this so I don't have to manually press the lever down each time?

2007-04-13 18:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by Jenner 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It used to go away fairly quickly, but now its going on for a long time, easily an hour. And it sort of makes the floor vibrate in that bathroom. I think it is getting louder, I am convinced it is going to cause something to explode! No one else in the house seems to be worried about it, but it is not a healthy sound for plumbing to make. Only one toilet sets it off, so what is going on here? I am ready to start a betting pool on when its finally going to blow up, it sounds (and feels) that bad!

2007-04-13 18:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by EileenNellie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

From pipes, cement, chemicals, and heating it. Please let me know the costs associated. Is it worth it. I am going to have to drive about 18 hrs to pick it up and bring it home. Thanks

2007-04-13 17:10:10 · 8 answers · asked by Proud Mama of 4 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a rather big garden, I have a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a veggie garden, and my kids have their own garden, not to mention the 3 rose bushes that line the garage and random flowers and plants around the perimeter of the yard. I feel like I am wasting water. I set my sprinkler up in each area for 20 minutes, that is almost 2 hours of watering! I love my garden but I would like to conserve water. I cannot afford anything too expensive. Does anyone know of any easy yet practical ways to achieve proper watering while still conserving?

2007-04-13 16:41:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Already have water line with spiget.

2007-04-13 16:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by crystlrichard 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 16:02:48 · 10 answers · asked by coronel069 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a really old piece of silver that is very tarnished does anyone know what household things I can use to clean it?

2007-04-13 16:01:59 · 12 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just built a small new garden area deminsions are 14' x 4' x 1'deep, and I bought cow manure compost but do you guys think something else would be better or should I use like half cow manure compost and another type of soil? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-13 15:56:28 · 4 answers · asked by RGK 2 in Garden & Landscape

i just bought some expensive waterbed sheets, 200 count percale 50/50 and they are kinda rough. i washed them and treated them with downey, but still pretty rough. i can't send them back because i washed them, can i? any tricks to make them softer?

2007-04-13 15:46:58 · 5 answers · asked by sloopy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

our trailer is a 3 bedroom, my boys share a room and my little girl has a bedroom, my husband and me have the master of course. with three kids it's very hard to make room for a hobby area. i do flower arragements, and knit a little. i need a nice place to sit with a table to work on these things sometimes. how can i make a space for me?

2007-04-13 15:39:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I know that the paint is still supposed to be kind of wet and at a 45 degree angle...I'm just wondering, 1,2,3 hrs.?

2007-04-13 15:38:25 · 8 answers · asked by starzsway 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

to my room.So if you could give me some ideas it would be great.I have a baby blue room and dif. shades of blue/green striped comforter.It would be helpful!THANX

2007-04-13 15:34:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i just got a 1978 motorhome as a gift, the stove top is rusted ive tried sos pads, sanding it nothing brings back that stainless steel shine... any sugestions? thanks

2007-04-13 15:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by okurbusted 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want my cast iron bathtub to look like new again. I would like to do it myself. Any products and suggestions?

2007-04-13 15:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by Caryn 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Info for filing taxes is in there.

2007-04-13 15:23:39 · 6 answers · asked by goober 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have joint and back problems. Does anyone out there have experience with the "sleep number bed"? If so, is it worth the money? If so, what model?

2007-04-13 15:23:18 · 2 answers · asked by Poohcat1 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I recently planted about 500,000 wild flower seeds on a hill side (about 5 days ago). I thought that winter was over but now the weather channel is predicting about 2-4 inches of snow (IN APRIL)...will this kill the seeds and stop them from germinating? I am in South Western PA if that helps. The temperatures are going to be in the high 30s low 40s for that day and like 2 days after but will be going back up to the 50s and 60s after that. Is there anything I can do to stop them from being destroyed if infact this little snow storm will kill the,?

2007-04-13 15:20:46 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew M 1 in Garden & Landscape

my granite was installed and sealed. it is 4 yrs old and we have never "resealed"it because some people say its not good for the stone. but lately it feels more gritty and porous. can it be buffed shiny and smooth?

2007-04-13 15:14:02 · 6 answers · asked by heylady689 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-13 15:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-13 15:07:30 · 10 answers · asked by Cheryl R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is really messy and i hate it every time I look at it but school (I go to college and live in a dorm) ends in like 3 weeks and then all my clothes that are in my closet are just going to be stuffed into my car to drive back home. Also these last three weeks are my busiest with studying. I'm really unmotovated to do it but what do you think should i clean it or not?

2007-04-13 15:07:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I was wondering if someone could give me any tips on what kind of flowers look cute around the house when there's zero landscape thus far? Thanks

2007-04-13 15:01:25 · 7 answers · asked by cotton~candy 4 in Garden & Landscape

In like 10 minutes?

2007-04-13 15:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

anyone know of any good bedding for teenagers. best one gets 10 points. i dont like anything to floral just casual or simple would be fine. colors blueish and greenish would be nice. or any good websites too. thankss

2007-04-13 14:59:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling