Home & Garden - 30 April 2007

Well just wondering.

2007-04-30 22:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by Impax! 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am having trouble locating arm and hammer washing soap, it has been around for years but can't find it in the bay area of california.

This is not to be comfused with baking soda, thanks to any one who can help me

2007-04-30 22:37:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I heard that there's a product you brush on any oudoor metal ornaments (like outdoor lamps, sconces, or hanging plaques made for outdoors,but rust anyway) to keep them from rusting. You brush the product on the item, let it dry, and it will not rust even if exposed to water. I just have no idea what the product name would be, or where to find it. :( help...

2007-04-30 21:48:44 · 8 answers · asked by Dela 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

less wastage , maintenance free

2007-04-30 21:23:48 · 1 answers · asked by sunu 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-30 21:12:52 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2 in Garden & Landscape

I need to clean a fireplace. I was thinking of putting some water into the wet dry vac and vacuming the ashes so that it just mixes with the water in the vac and not cause a mess when I empty it. Has anyone else tryed this?

2007-04-30 20:13:16 · 11 answers · asked by cheerful2 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-30 20:00:39 · 2 answers · asked by jenny c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-30 18:51:06 · 4 answers · asked by LAGA M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have gone through two THU140S Toto toilet flappers. The chain continues to tear right through the plastic hole that connects the flapper to the chain. It's really annoying to have to replace the flapper. Is there a universal flapper that will work for my toilet and be better made or longer-lasting?

2007-04-30 18:48:11 · 8 answers · asked by Michael R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I remember when i was in new Orleans they called the one story long homes shotgun houses...I think tthey did it because a shotgun could be fired from the front and reach the back I read that in a book by Barry Switzer...bootleggers boy is it true??

2007-04-30 17:47:01 · 6 answers · asked by Rocky m 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I started growing my yard with grass seed last summer Only about 50% of the yard took with grass. Now it is coming to summer and I want a yard that looks full and green. What do I need to do to get the whole yard to take. Do I need to reapply dirt or top soil to the whole yard? Thanks

2007-04-30 17:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by aim2lrn_ 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-30 17:45:25 · 6 answers · asked by Peter R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

floor has scratches on new tile

2007-04-30 17:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The two wood screws that came with the pot rack installation kit broke. I used 6 drywall screws (same length as wood screws) that are all secured to a ceiling joist. Will these screws hold up?

2007-04-30 17:41:44 · 5 answers · asked by corona75 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-30 17:35:53 · 12 answers · asked by PATRICIA S 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-30 17:28:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have heard of things like a vinegar mixture, but just curious of your experiences

2007-04-30 17:25:10 · 11 answers · asked by Jay B 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I know about tin snips but could I use a jigsaw with a blade for metal? I only have about 5 sheets to cut and around a window for an outbuilding.

2007-04-30 17:21:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-30 17:13:59 · 10 answers · asked by JT 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-30 17:11:41 · 4 answers · asked by carlagail_99 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a sprinkler system that won't turn on, and it appears to be for either electrical reasons or due to some glitch with the computer that controls when cycles start.

I turned all of the water on and verified that it's getting to the sprinklers. I'm pretty sure that the water went into the underground lines too, as when I flipped each controller into the ON position I heard a gust of water and air.

The trouble now is that when I program the cycles and set it to auto (or manually turn it on), there's a message on the computer that says "Off Power". The computer itself is powered, so I'm wondering if for some reason the power isn't getting to the controllers?

Sorry if I'm not using the right technical terms. By controllers I'm referring to three nobs that are underground which have wires going into them. I'm just guessing that these wires connect to the computer. Should I disconnect or clean them or something like that? Could they be shorting? I'm at a total loss.

2007-04-30 16:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by pachecod 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-30 16:41:14 · 4 answers · asked by fishbatman 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live with roommates and it's lots of odors from food, cooking and people lol. What would you use? lysol, glade or oust? Aerosol spray or plug-ins? What scent do you use? If you use something else, mention it please.

2007-04-30 16:39:25 · 17 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Help I accidentally put one of my husband's white shirts in with my red dress and it bled pink into the shirt. What can I do? It has a green design (thread) on it so I can use bleach...

2007-04-30 16:33:52 · 4 answers · asked by dionzy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i really don't know what i'm doing i just picked it up a the store cuz it smelled nice.i need to know a little more than water it i already knew thati need like some other info on .the subject.

2007-04-30 16:25:24 · 7 answers · asked by BETH 1 in Garden & Landscape

My living room is done in knotty pine, probably circa the mid-60's. I love the pine, but it is old and yellow-y looking and I would like to strip it somehow, but it has what looks like a thick coat of varnish on it. My husband claims it can't be done, but my grandma says that she "bleached" her knotty pine way back when, but doesn't really remember how. I would like to keep it, but it needs to be lighter! Has anyone done this? and if so, how?!!

2007-04-30 16:22:20 · 3 answers · asked by tbd25 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am replacing my roof with an asphalt shingle roof. I read on the internet in a few places that lighter colored shingles last longer as they deflect heat better. I also read it's more relevant in the south then the north, since it's hot more often.

I live in the northeast, and was just wondering if this was true, AND how much difference does it make?
I mean, are we talking about extending the roof life a month or years?

Personally I like darker colored roofs style wise better, but if it made a huge difference it seems silly to choose to lower the life of the roof for just the color.

Thanks!

2007-04-30 15:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by accorn34 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried several of the off the shelf common cleaners. Have any idea?

2007-04-30 15:34:58 · 10 answers · asked by Lindsey 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have a mirror in our bathroom above the sink that may have been intended for decoration only. Long story short it has been stained by what I can only guess is toothpaste splash and windex simply is not doing the trick. Can you suggest a cleaning solution that will take care of this problem?

2007-04-30 15:23:29 · 6 answers · asked by ecstaticdevine 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-30 15:15:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape