Home & Garden - 24 April 2007

something i could do, maybe, before i call someone? it started about a month ago just a drip or two, now i can't shut it off enough, if you know what i mean, and the drip is getting worse.

2007-04-24 07:30:24 · 6 answers · asked by The French Connection 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

ants

2007-04-24 07:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by Debbie M 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Do I add up the transformer totals and then divide by 230v even though they are 12v transformers?

2007-04-24 07:18:04 · 7 answers · asked by cpezc 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My shed kichen has been invaded by ants. Is there a natural deterent for ants that I could put down. These ants are making their way into the kitchen as well so in addtion is there something I could wipe my counter tops down with too?
Thank you.

2007-04-24 07:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by strawberriesilove 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I accidentally dropped a ballpoint pen in my toilet and now it's clogging up. I tried calling a plumber to see how much it would cost to get it fixed and was told $100+ if it went well and like $300 if it didn't. This seemed a bit outrageous to me for such a simply problem, so I was wondering if there was a way I could do it myself. A plunger doesn't seem to be getting the job done. Any ideas?

2007-04-24 07:11:51 · 11 answers · asked by Alex M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-24 07:06:35 · 6 answers · asked by sally m 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have red clay soil & it has lots of rocks in it. We tilled it and added sand & cow manure/compost but the ground is still like concrete. We also covered it with the black gardening paper before putting the plants in. I'm just worried the plants are going to die. Any suggestions...previous experience??

2007-04-24 06:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Garden & Landscape

Do you trust your cleaning lady or cleaning service to leave them alone in your house while they're cleaning? Are they bonded or insured?

2007-04-24 06:51:22 · 11 answers · asked by mstrywmn 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

The bath is made of plastic (not steel) and the heat from the light must have melted it. Normally there is water in the tub which stops this happening but as I said it was left on accidently in an empty tub.

2007-04-24 06:49:05 · 4 answers · asked by drysa2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-24 06:26:01 · 2 answers · asked by JOHN C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-24 06:24:19 · 15 answers · asked by Samantha 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I spent most of my childhood raised by a single father, who started out not very domesticated. There was a time that one of my chores growing up was laundry, and while he was teaching me, he would wash the jeans and towels together. I spent years of my adolescence thinking it was perfectly okay. During my high school years he remarried and I was relieved my laundry duties. Don't worry, there were still plenty to take it's place. But when I moved out on my own, and had to start doing my own laundry again, I find myself wanting to wash my jeans and towels together. Nothing devastating has ever happened. The washing machine never exploded. Yet if someone else is in my presence while I am washing clothes, they are always there to remind that you can never mix the two in the same load.

Why is this such a bad idea? I am confused. I now try hard to keep them seperate, but just what is it that happens when you wash the two of them together that is so bad? Lint?

2007-04-24 06:11:36 · 13 answers · asked by Des-n-Jes 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a terrible problem with gnats in the soil of my house plants. I would like to get rid of them without chemicals. Can anyone help?

2007-04-24 06:10:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-24 06:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by Felice E 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a candle warmer in my bathroom with a CLEAN LINEN candle on it. As you might now the candle is white & resembles water when completely warmed. My curious 4 year old decided to pour the "water" down my sink drain to "help Mommy". Now I have a trail of wax from the warmer to the sink & around the sides of the sink.

Anybody know how to remove this? I used a small Pampered Chef spatula to begin with but was scared I would scratch it. But @ this point scratching is not an issue ... I just want to get it off.

Please help!

2007-04-24 05:59:50 · 10 answers · asked by cockfghtrgrlygrl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I found a moth in my sock drawer - ew. How do I get rid of them *naturally* - i.e. without calling the exterminator?

2007-04-24 05:57:30 · 4 answers · asked by thinkbeinteresting 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My housing complex is now testing carpets with a blacklight to test for animal "accidents". Is there any way to clean the carptes good enough to pass the test?

2007-04-24 05:56:36 · 9 answers · asked by lilkev538 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a problem with ants in my food pantry,how do I get rid of them without contaminating food?

2007-04-24 05:40:20 · 4 answers · asked by superchic 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in a high rise flat with the boiler and header tank just 1/2 foot higher than the bath,so pressure is low, what is the best shower if any I can install

2007-04-24 05:31:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-24 05:18:32 · 4 answers · asked by brenda b 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-24 05:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by blueendred 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a commode in my house where the water fills in the tank after flushing, but continues to fill into the overflow tube causing the water to keep running. Any ideas on how I can fix this problem, or what component to check? Thanks for your time.

2007-04-24 05:03:45 · 8 answers · asked by thecorn69 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-24 04:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by ma 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've been watering them everyday for a week. Can I stop soon and let nature take its course?

2007-04-24 04:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by ANGELA D 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am trying to figuer out which roeses to plant here in nj full sun
and I hope the ground hogs dont eat those too
also hwta type of roes in no sun,or partial sun..thanks

2007-04-24 04:32:13 · 2 answers · asked by Linda 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know they spread and I dont want the roots going into the foundation

2007-04-24 04:29:49 · 5 answers · asked by ycd71 2 in Garden & Landscape

After 6 years, I decided to change my living room around. Horror! My carpet has got 4 huge indents in it, made from coffee table. Will I ever be able to use it again in a different place? How can I get rid of the indents?

2007-04-24 04:29:48 · 11 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We recently got mulch in our backyard. I, of course am in charge of raking leaves. The entire back section of our yard is a play area, we have a hammock, slide, swings and a playhouse (3 younger siblings) and a few trees. When I rake, will all the mulch come up with the leaves? any suggestions on what sort of rake to use? Thanks.

2007-04-24 04:18:14 · 5 answers · asked by Kate 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am NOT handy,but willing to try! I want some privacy from neighbor while sitting outside. Thank you!

2007-04-24 04:17:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I heard 2/3 is that right?

2007-04-24 04:03:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape