Home & Garden - 15 June 2007

Today we were moving and we have this nice expensive piano. It's black and shiny, It is not wooden. The movers made 2 cracks on it and my mom is pissed off. Are there any companies in/around Chicago,IL that can fix them? Plz, I really need your help because my mom is scary when she's angry. Any company names or home remidies? Can the cracks even be fixed. The movers are in a heck-of a lot of trouble with my mom now.....

2007-06-15 08:20:57 · 6 answers · asked by *NatAlie* 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

because at my home we have a wall with a like sort of crayon mural, and everyone signs it who comes to our house, but i need to know how to get my friend's name off who isn't my friend anymore. it is in teal and the wall is white and semi glossy. and what is a very EASY way to get it off? please list multiple easy ways.

2007-06-15 08:20:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-15 08:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by Yahoo Man 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Well this has been about a 2-3 week process so far. I vacuum but it stirs some of it up and I can never get it all. I'm beginning to think the filter is spitting some back to the pool. I took apart my DE filter at the start of the year so it should be clean still. Am I not putting enough DE powder in? I have 3 kids that swim all the time and I feel bad for not being able to keep the pool as clean as it should be. Need Help!

2007-06-15 08:06:57 · 2 answers · asked by Michael P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our fridge freezer has just blew this is how it happened. First we noticed an awful smell (Not a food smell) like almost a chemicle burning smell, then about 3 minutes later it went with an almighty popping type bang and fliped the trip switch at the fuse box, i replace the fuse in the plug, tried again and it whent with a popping bang and tripped the fuse box again.

Any help welcomed.

Is it totally shot?

2007-06-15 08:04:04 · 11 answers · asked by David C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-15 08:00:49 · 3 answers · asked by mountaindew25 3 in Other - Home & Garden

We live in town, so shooting them is not an option. These darn rabbits are eating my shrubs, taking a bite of every strawberry on my plants, and just being a general nuisance. I am not averse to actually killing them, but I just can't shoot them in town. Is there a poison or deterrent that works?

2007-06-15 07:43:37 · 8 answers · asked by Priscilla H 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have noticed there is a lot of lint built up in my dryer. I clean the filter every time I use the dryer but I can still see some lint down inside the trap. Is it safe to use a vacuum to clean it out? Or is there another way to get it all out? Thanks in advance for your help.

2007-06-15 07:43:28 · 10 answers · asked by deeshair 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

ok so my brother's room smells really bad becuase he got a gf, stephanie, who farts alot and it smells really bad so i bought him an air freshener which he onyl uses when she or his friends aren't over lol but it smelled really good(Sunny Laundry) and i want one but i h8 my bro most of the time so i dont want the same 1 wut do u recomend!

2007-06-15 07:39:55 · 10 answers · asked by Livvie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-15 07:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by NATILIE D 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My mom asked me to vacuum while she's at work and I want to surprise her by removing the stains. We had a puppy and there is multiple urine stainson the carpet. Since i'm only 13 I obviously caan't drive to the store to get a stain remover. If you have any tricks using stuff around the house that'd be great! Thanks!!!!!

2007-06-15 07:28:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How much electric do you save, percentage-wise?

2007-06-15 07:24:24 · 4 answers · asked by hbsizzwell 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Craftsmen riding lawnmower, and there are four key settings, off lights, then there is one I don't know, and then start. What is this third one?

2007-06-15 07:22:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How do i know if I'm getting a good deal or not or how much one generally costs?

2007-06-15 07:20:12 · 7 answers · asked by channy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-15 07:18:29 · 3 answers · asked by piereen 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-15 07:17:26 · 1 answers · asked by carolb103 1 in Garden & Landscape

Could it be that the others are a return duct?

2007-06-15 07:17:21 · 2 answers · asked by kencapulli 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I find it really disturbing to see my kitchen cupboards not as neat as they should be and feel guilty I have skipped my task as a decent house wife. My husband keeps pointing this out to me as well. Just last week I have broken my leg and can't walk for several weeks. How can I catch up with spring cleaning? My husband has stated not to pay me any pocket money until the job is done to his satisfaction.

2007-06-15 07:10:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mariska 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

anyone know if having woodlice in your house does it any damage? My old 1800's house seems full of the things. thanks

2007-06-15 07:08:27 · 11 answers · asked by smiler585 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to carve some writing in a piece of black slate stone. Can I use a router and a carbide bit to do this?

Thanks

2007-06-15 07:01:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Me and my GF have noticed tiny bugs on our window ledges i have looked online but cannot identify them.

Smaller than an average ant, with even smaller almost invisible baby ones.

6 legs, 2 antenee, and jump when touched or blown, very fragile looking too.

I know they are not fleas as i have seen these close hand, they almost look like very small woodlouse!

Anyone have any ideas or websites where i could identify them?

Cheers

2007-06-15 06:59:21 · 4 answers · asked by danny w 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in Tennessee and was wondering if it was too late to plant tomatoes? I have never planted any fruit/vegatables b4 so be as specific as you can with any advice. Thanks for looking at my question.

2007-06-15 06:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by Fatfree 2 in Garden & Landscape

I work as manager in a small hardware store and for ordering purposes need to know the most common sizes and types of fittings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-15 06:54:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Someone told me that you have to turn it off because it will cause a gas leak. I was just asking about this because last night when it was raining it seemed like some water was dripping into the vent by the heater. I don't know if I should turn it off and then have the gas company come light it up when winter comes back around.

2007-06-15 06:46:43 · 11 answers · asked by Dea 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A hypothetical situation, which I`ve seen in other countries.
If you were to become totally self sufficient in water i.e. collecting your own water and a septic tank for waste would the water company still come after you for charges? I think the only angle they would have is drainage. I do appreciate that you would require a descent plot of land.With regards to emptying the septic tank there are plenty of private firms.

2007-06-15 06:44:36 · 9 answers · asked by boy from bali 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I am trying so hard to keep my bills down. Would it save much energy if I turned my A/C down to about 74 or 76 and then had my ceiling fan on high in the living room and a circulating fan upstairs? (I live in a smaller townhouse). Or is that defeating the purpose?

2007-06-15 06:43:55 · 5 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Im wanting to buy a new 3 piece suite or corner suite from ebay but they are too far away, how much do u think parcel force will charge to pick it up and deliver to me?
And does anyone know of any other couriers who would do it cheaply?

2007-06-15 06:40:02 · 6 answers · asked by rach_b_2003 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-15 06:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Natalie Meagan 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Spike, or Plug aerators? I bought a spike one but I'm worried I wasted my money....are they really all that bad? Thanks.

2007-06-15 06:22:50 · 5 answers · asked by насќег 4 in Garden & Landscape

We have a 10 ft drainage / utility easement that runs the length of our back fence. My husband would like a build a retaining wall at 8 ft to bring the rest of the yard level. Are we allowed to build that type of structure in an easement?

There are retaining walls installed by the builder that run along both sides of the property and into the easement.

2007-06-15 06:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by tinabinab 2 in Other - Home & Garden