Home & Garden - 22 July 2007

We mistakenly left dishes in the dishwasher for a few days... When I opened it, there were small black spots of mold on a few of the dishes. I sent it thru the cycle once with heat drying and most of the spots did not disappear. Can I just dump a few tablespoons of clorox in the dishwasher before it begins to get rid of the mold?

Thank you in advance, any advice would be appreciated.

2007-07-22 18:08:47 · 13 answers · asked by Princess Leia 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

tank isnt draining. what can we do?

2007-07-22 18:00:40 · 6 answers · asked by Summer R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been looking at a variety of brands at Curry's - Siemens (most expensive), LG, Bosch, Hotpoint. Does anyone have any points of view on them. I don't have any children so I'm not washing a lot. I need a dependable washer but I don't need to spend the most.

Anyone have any recommendations where i should buy it? I don't have a car so I require delivery.

2007-07-22 17:49:31 · 15 answers · asked by answers_anyone 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

any pros care to give me advice on a new jam to use with the old antique existing door - PLUS - adding a basic security door to the new jam?
home is about 80+yr old

is this a diy job for a minor handyman?

2007-07-22 17:13:10 · 4 answers · asked by stevesherri 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-22 17:11:48 · 12 answers · asked by miestra 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can I use TSP to clean my outside windows?? Whats the correct %?? Bob.

2007-07-22 17:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by bobbovienzo@sbcglobal.net 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've always been afraid of wild mushrooms. I'm fine with edible mushrooms, but whenever I see mushrooms in the wild, I wouldn't touch them with a 10-foot pole. Well, maybe I WOULD touch them with a 10-foot pole, but I certainly wouldn't touch them with my bare skin! Anyone else like this? I've never heard of a term for a "fear of mushrooms."

2007-07-22 16:47:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have heard alot lately about certain kinds of bees and honey bee colonies disapearing. . . why and what can I do to make sure they dont. . .I do plant alot of flowers but are there certain ones that the honey bees like compared to attracting the wasps. . . instead of the bees. . .

2007-07-22 16:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My mother is terrified a group kids in their late teens and early twentys have been jumping her fence and her nieghbors fence. (She has a 10 ft tall ivy fence around the house.) When the person next door yelled at the kids, they blew up his shed the next night. The have also been caught trying to posion his dog. My mother has heard gunshots in the area. She cannot afford to move, and the police said they are aware of gang activity and are investigating but nothing has happened in the last 3 months, of this being reported. This is in a small town, which intill recently has been very safe. The problem started when they put in low income housing two blocks down the road. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-07-22 16:35:54 · 13 answers · asked by E E 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-22 16:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by WhoLovesYaBaby? 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is this correct? Also, I'd like to know if it is ok to prune the 2 dead flowers, and just how low would I cut them ?

2007-07-22 16:28:12 · 2 answers · asked by acolcres 2 in Garden & Landscape

The fireplace is brick, but the wall above appears to be sheetrock only.

2007-07-22 16:26:22 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi.I need cleaning tips for how to clean my bedroom.I want it to be moe fun.So it would get done faster.What do I do?Crank Up the music or make a game out of it.I need help please.Thank You so much.
Ashley♥

The best gets the best answer please help.

2007-07-22 16:15:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My showroom is just 150 sq.ft rectangular size.. How to decorate it with more elegant look but with lowest cost? The wall paper is white in colour, the carpet is blue in colour. I am selling accessories i.e ear rings, rings, necklace......etc..... Kindly advice.......Many thanks!!!

2007-07-22 16:11:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My dog peed on a mattress in my spare bedroom while i was gone... whats the best way to get the stain and the smell out of it?

2007-07-22 16:10:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a wooden planter, and don't want it to rot, so can I use a plastic lining to protect it, or is there something better?

2007-07-22 15:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We are replacing trees in my condo complex because we have a lot of problems with the roots on our trees breaking the sidewalk etc. also we have some trees that drop a lot of messy berries and seed pods.
Does anyone have any recommendations on good shade trees we can plan that will grow rather large but not be a problem?
I want trees that are not messy and that dont get big surface roots.

Help!!!!

2007-07-22 15:45:28 · 2 answers · asked by San Diego 2 in Garden & Landscape

not sure thats what its called its a viney weed that takes over the yard help

2007-07-22 15:44:29 · 4 answers · asked by tsp218 1 in Garden & Landscape

I own a house that was built in 1890. It was well kept and is in good shape. I bought the house in 2004. It will soon be time to change the windows and replace the siding.

I have absolutely no idea on how to choose windows and siding. I want to pick windows and siding that will improve the look of the house. I don't know which shape and style of windows to buy to suit the look of my house.

I need help on how to find the appropriate style for my house. I am looking for web sites. Thank you for taking time to help me.

2007-07-22 15:43:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Im just wondering, because my parents and I are having a bet, that I can keep up, with my room being cleaned, and i`ll get rewarded at the end of Augusttt = ]

Any tips?

2007-07-22 15:42:29 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

While i was cleaning my bathroom yesterday i saw two flies and didnt think much of it. got home from work and now there is about 20 in there.It is disqusting I went and got some fly paper and a fly stick but it doesnt seem to be working.

2007-07-22 15:41:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My house was built in 1964. I have a pink kitchen.... well, to be more technical, the countertops and the backsplash are pink, the stove top is pink and the oven is pink. The walls are white with a chair railing. I want to do something that makes it look more appealing and unique, but my problem is what will go with pink..... any suggestions? We arent going to be replacing the stove, countertops, etc any time soon so it would have to be something that would go with the pink.

2007-07-22 15:40:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am moving and am washing my walls down. I have used soap and water. Just wondering if there is anything else i can use that will not take the paint off the walls..They are not super dirty just dont wanna give my landlord a reason to keep any of my deposit....

2007-07-22 15:39:30 · 11 answers · asked by And What?? 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A good shine and oiling should do the trick.

2007-07-22 15:37:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

anybody have any ideas? im redoing my room and i want it to be beachy =]]

2007-07-22 15:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-22 15:13:37 · 7 answers · asked by ben n 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've heard that kits exist to convert built in diswashers to portable dishwashers, but can't seem to find anything on the internet. I have a perfectly good built in-style dishwasher in my garage, but can't install it under the counter in my rental house. Is there any help for this busy mom who hates to do dishes?

2007-07-22 15:09:36 · 5 answers · asked by EowynX 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my little brother got spray paint on our driveway and my dad was really mad. now i need to get it off. please help

2007-07-22 15:03:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a beautiful red throw blanket. I am not quite sure of the material - it is similar to a wool. It wasn't very expensive, but it is my favorite. Unfortunately, it sheds everywhere. On the sofa, on the carpet, on my clothing. Is there a way to remove any excess "fluff" to avoid any shedding? Or is this just the way the blanket is?

2007-07-22 15:02:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-22 14:51:15 · 1 answers · asked by zackerysmomma 2 in Decorating & Remodeling