Home & Garden - 1 July 2007

2007-07-01 06:48:59 · 4 answers · asked by Magdalia P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My four year old daughter has gotten fingernail polish on my new leather sofa. Is the couch ruined or is there a way to safely remove it without damaging my sofa?

2007-07-01 06:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Chris J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Everything I've tried either leaves spots, streaks or a white film.
Thanks.

2007-07-01 06:33:44 · 6 answers · asked by Jenni 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-01 06:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by califrniateach 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was unsure if I was going to keep a pair of shoes so I put duck tape on the bottom. When I peeled the tape off, some of the adhesive stuck on the back and now I need it off! Lol - Thanks for any help.

2007-07-01 05:50:52 · 9 answers · asked by T W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My pump is broken. How do I siphon water from my flagstone backyard patio to the front driveway? I guess I will use a waterhose. Do you just suck on it to get it started, or do you have to suck it till it almost reaches your mouth? Thanks.

2007-07-01 05:41:04 · 3 answers · asked by Beau D. Satva 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We bought a Kirby Generation 3 in 1991 and they say that these vacuums last forever as long as you take care of them, but I am wanting to upgrade it to a newer vacuum and don't know if I should just keep the one I have or replace it?

The vacuum is going to need some repairs soon to it's drive/neutral switch ($80.00+) also I'd like to have a vacuum that isn't so heavy to lift/carry. Then there are the bags...I would like to switch to a bagless vacuum someday but don't know of a good brand that has simular power to the Kirby we have now.

2007-07-01 05:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by LS 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

growing, needs no mowing, preferably sown. Area is sprinkled but soil is sandy and well drained. Tried forget-me-not. but don't care for its appearamce after blooming and crabgrass is taking over.

2007-07-01 05:18:26 · 8 answers · asked by Waxy 2 in Garden & Landscape

Is this something anyone can do ? Or do I need an electrician for it ? How much does it cost ?

2007-07-01 04:57:42 · 10 answers · asked by kenneth h 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering how to get rid of morning glorys? I have them scattered throughout my beds and they just keep coming back and choking out all my other plants. I thought they were weeds until I didn't have a chance to weed for awhile and they started flowering haha.

2007-07-01 04:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by your_pet_sitter 2 in Garden & Landscape

OK, I live in the city so don't have a ton to cover and my back yard is fenced, but I have a lovely neighbor, who is "insane" and he comes over when I'm gone and walks by and pulls out my plants, I raise and sell flowers. I don't have much money but I'd like to buy some type of movement activated pinhole type camera and turn him in to the police. He is an electronics buff himself, so if I put it up I will have to make sure he can't see it. This has been going on for years, and I'm sick of it. any suggestions ? I have no idea where to start but I want it legally on video. and so I can show it to him and show him I know what he is doing,. He does it in the day time but is very casual and sneaky about it as if he is picking a flower and pulls up the whole 3 ft. tall flower plant

2007-07-01 04:46:20 · 4 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm new at arranging flowers, and I use the green wet sponges in the vase to secure my flowers in place. Problem: If my flowers are too heavy (like lilies) or I've changed my mind about the placement of other flowers (made holes that are now empty) the sponge literally disintigrates. Of course, this ruins the arrangement when my flowers fall all over the place and I end up starting all over. Isn't there a better way to hold my flowers up in wet bricks?

P.S. I give 90% of my creations away. Frogs are too expensive to give away.

2007-07-01 04:45:49 · 2 answers · asked by TX Mom 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

My grandmother passed away and I recently took in her house plants. Unfortunately, I do not know what kind of plants they are. There are three huge plants with big green leaves aboiut twice the size of the average hand. The only thing I know is they require lots of light. My apartment does not get a lot of light and I am worried they will parish. I've seen both of my grandparents dust off the leaves and water them but I am unsure of how much. I know I am not giving much info but any advise you might have would be greatly appreciated. This is only thing I have to remember my Grandmother by and it makes me feel close to her again just to have the plants that she gave so much love. Thanks.

2007-07-01 04:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by kuddles 2 in Garden & Landscape

ok, i know it sounds really stupid, but i dropped a bottle of body lotion into the toilet accidentally when i flushed, and the thing went in!!!! it's quite a big thing, it's actually like a can size of body lotion, and it went in like that! i was stoned and quickly used my hand to get it out (ew, but luckily it wasn't number 2) but i couldnt...
a lot of tissues on top of it and they couldn't go down.. i don't think a plunger does much help. and i heard it's expensive to hire a plumber, so i am thinking to do it myself.
please give me some suggestions on how to fix it by myself, (maybe the steps, tools, etc..) i never do this before..
thanks very much in advance!

2007-07-01 04:39:58 · 16 answers · asked by thoushaltlaugh 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can i use a washing machine?
Or should i stick to handwashing them?

Some people have told me to stick them in the washer, whereas others say i musn't.
Pleas help.

Peace xx

2007-07-01 04:27:11 · 4 answers · asked by kausik.mitra@ymail.com 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can anyone suggest what I can do? I have been spraying all-purpose bug killer on it, but the spots remain....!
Thanks!

2007-07-01 04:18:10 · 8 answers · asked by adamseymourdavies 2 in Garden & Landscape

sorry, but it's not really my type. How can i quit?!?!

2007-07-01 04:14:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My question is: How do you tell the weeds from the flowers.

2007-07-01 04:06:51 · 4 answers · asked by ndnquah 6 in Garden & Landscape

I just installed a hot tub. It's an older model, but in working order when I bought it.

I have all the electrical ran and I am sure it's correct.

When I connect the tub and flip the circuit breaker, it trips immediately.

Here are steps I have tried to isolate the problem:

1. disconnected the jets to see if the power would remain - NO
2. disconnected the electrical load of the tub and the power to the GFI did remain ON and did no trip.
3. reconnected the tub and the GFI continues to trip.

Inside the tub, I confirmed that the ground wires are secure and the other 3 wires are connected as they should be ( Hot to Hot with the white to white neutral)

Now I'm dumbfounded... I need some help of some things to try.

Can someone please take a moment to give me some advice? I read somewhere that the GFI Breaker could be grounded wrong, but since it stays on when disconnected to the tub, then that cant be it - right?

Thanks in advance... AJ

2007-07-01 04:03:32 · 6 answers · asked by SLink 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can someone please tell me what fertilizer number ratio to use for my snapdragons. You know, Nitrogen-Phosphate-Potash. I have been using water soluble Miracle Gro Bloom Booster flower food for all of my other flowers. It's ratio is 10-52-10. They are all doing super, but I have been unsure about using it on my snaps. Is it OK to use on them and if not, what should I use? I have never had so much difficulty in finding info on anything as with a recommended fertilizer for snaps. Just give me some numbers! Don't know if it matters, but I live in Pennsylvania.

2007-07-01 04:02:36 · 1 answers · asked by mel1026 3 in Garden & Landscape

I tried a spray-on cleaner, and now have a ring. It zips off, and I'd like to throw it in the washer w/ mild soap - is that going to ruin it?

2007-07-01 03:51:01 · 3 answers · asked by DeeDee 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

me, i think. best to replace or take a chance.....?


doc, your idea of fishin sounds good and sometimes ladies don't take enough time to look twice at the horizon...
i'll be watching for your wake as the boat drift by....

2007-07-01 03:14:10 · 3 answers · asked by blueJean 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think what happened is I put a heavy load in and had it set on low amount instead of full amount and the agitator is not agitating. I think my machine is about 4-05 years old and I don't have the money to repair it, 56 year old female with some mechanical ability, but never did this before, had money to call repair man ??? Help........ Kemore Ultra Fabic Care Heavy Duty 80 series

2007-07-01 03:01:51 · 3 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A water well on my propery has not been used in 15 years due to local water supply. Supposedly neighbors in the same area use their wells for irragation, and other non-potable uses. But mine pumps dry in 30 to 45 minutes. Is it possiable my well has dryed up due to lack of use? Can the well be renewed without major expenses?

2007-07-01 02:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by lifon_thedge 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a very small 1 bedroom house right now. I need to add on a small bedroom for my son. It will only be about 8X8 with a small closet. We have no basement, so that won't be an issue. Any guesses on how much this might cost? I know, I will have to call a contractor sooner or later, I'm just trying to get some figures.

2007-07-01 02:32:38 · 6 answers · asked by lil_sprite_77 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-01 02:19:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Last week, my dryer started smelling like buring rubber when I ran it. So I stopped using it, got it fixed and it's ok now. The only thing is that the clothes that were in the dryer at the time it started to smell, now smell like burning rubber. I've washed them multipule times and have sprayed them a few times with Febreeze, but they still smell horrible. Does anyone know how to get the smell out? Thanks for the help!

2007-07-01 01:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by Heather 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-01 01:12:10 · 10 answers · asked by sleepy 2 in Garden & Landscape

Can anyone recommend any stores here in Newcastle, UK that sell individual tableware pieces?

2007-07-01 00:45:53 · 5 answers · asked by K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

seriously i head they ate wood. there everywere in my backyard

2007-07-01 00:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by Donny 1 in Other - Home & Garden