Home & Garden - 22 July 2007

My washing machine is about a year old, and lately it is leaving black marks on our white clothes and once they are there, I can't get them to come out even with bleach. We sort our clothes and only wash whites with whites, what could be causing this and how do I get it fixed?

2007-07-22 12:19:05 · 4 answers · asked by Cali Girl 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i send out invoices my walls are a grey color. i have 2 plants in this room. what could i put on the walls. what kind of clock? thank you.

2007-07-22 12:14:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Heh flower growers and landscapers, when I am using the hose end sprayer with Blossom bloomer and miracle grow too, I know it is good for the leaves and the base, but if I had to choose,which absorbs it bettter ? How is the stuff designed to work ?

2007-07-22 12:14:06 · 3 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Garden & Landscape

The tractor has new drive belt and idler pulleys, any ideas what could be wrong?

2007-07-22 12:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by Ukokie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is a single unit whole house air conditioner located on the roof, about 10 years old.

2007-07-22 12:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by shortstop 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I painted three walls of my apartment. One of them has a floor lamp right in front of it and the color looks great, but on another wall there's not that much light. Since it's in the dining room I can't have a floor lamp because it would interfere with the chairs. Ideas?

2007-07-22 11:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by txinchin 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

This is gonna sound really stupid but ive gone through 4 toilet seats in the past 2 years im not over weight and neather is my partner but it keeps slidding off.. It seems the screws keep loosening at the bottem what can i do to fix the toilet ive tightened all the screws but it just keeps happening please help?

2007-07-22 11:54:35 · 10 answers · asked by stacey 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have the belt, took the back and top off but yet i still can not get to the pulley itself. heeeeelp!

2007-07-22 11:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Greatful if any electricians could confirm if 2.5 SWA Cable Colours {3 CORE } represent the following - BROWN is LIVE - BLACK is NEUTRAL - GREY is EARTH
Thanks. { Note: United Kingdom resident} }

2007-07-22 11:32:16 · 4 answers · asked by Rexion 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have two articles of clothing that I found stains on. One is a blood stain and the other I am not quite sure what it is...It could be anything from filthy greasy dirt or maybe something from fireworks that my grandbaby decided needed to be wiped on my nice whit pants! kids! lol...

Anyways I need to know the best, cheapest stain removal that works on most any type of clothing and stain please!

2007-07-22 11:28:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'd love to have someone come and decorate one of the rooms of my house. (My living/Dining room is what needs attnetion.) The problem is it has Cathedral ceilings which then open up onto a loft area, so it all has to tie together and I've got no clue, co I want David Bromsted of Color Splash to come and help out!! (Plus he's really cute doesn't hurt either!)

2007-07-22 11:11:56 · 4 answers · asked by sirade1 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

For instance redo your roof and payments that are reasonable?

2007-07-22 11:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by peanutbulls 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-22 11:08:24 · 5 answers · asked by born2hunt_forced2work 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have three little boys, aged 1 - 6. I'm getting ready to redecorate their bathroom (myself). What would be a cute theme or color scheme for them? They are young, and I originally was thinking along the lines of rubber duckies or frogs, but I think my oldest has already outgrown that, and I want this theme to last... I can't afford to redecorate very often. I like themes, so to just have a blue bathroom would be sort of boring. Any ideas? Something they'd enjoy now, and also grow into and not be embarassed of when 10 or 12 years old.

2007-07-22 10:41:44 · 6 answers · asked by KristenCO 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

how do I know if my well pump is burned out

2007-07-22 10:41:26 · 3 answers · asked by jimmyhuntfish 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-22 10:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

One that retains it's suction for years...I tend to keep buying a new one ever few years. I buy name brands...but never over like $150.

2007-07-22 10:32:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Do you pick them when they are soft or can you pick them when they are still very firm and let them ripen on your counter??
Please tell me! Thank you VERY much!!

2007-07-22 10:26:07 · 2 answers · asked by Eternalsilence 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a 900 sq. ft apt and my living room is pretty tiny.. hardwood floors- light colored and then the framing at the bottome(the little trim) is not white, it is wood, matching the floor.. i was told not to paint a small room bc it would make the room seem even smaller, but would a beige look ok? any other colors?

2007-07-22 10:23:29 · 7 answers · asked by <3 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

my boiler just turned itself off and refuse to start again i think it needs to be replaced, is gas boiler covered under normal home insurance?

2007-07-22 10:18:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

How much on average would an invisible fence cost for a medium to slightly larger yard?

2007-07-22 10:16:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

hey, can you guys help me please?? i am looking for some brown jersey sheets, no sheets with a count number, no flannel sheets. just chocolate brown jersey sheets and i would prefer if they came from a store not a website that no ones ever heard of!!! thanks for your help.

2007-07-22 10:15:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

They are now a slightly pinkish color? Please help

2007-07-22 10:10:55 · 3 answers · asked by Nick2006 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just moved into a new home and the builders did the worst job at the “final grading” of my yard. I have tons of rocks! I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a law so I was thinking of doing it myself.
The question is, how much rock do I need to remove? Do I need only 3-4 inches of rock free soil? If I only need 3-4 inches, I can slowly do it myself. If I need more, I need to have someone rockhound it for me.

Any help would be appreciated

2007-07-22 09:58:49 · 4 answers · asked by JonnyB 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-22 09:54:24 · 10 answers · asked by JJ 5 in Garden & Landscape

Now... all jokes aside... I clean my toilet and within two days its dirty again... I'm not talking about, shall we say "usage" stains, I mean deposits from the water thats coming from the tank. I have tried hanging those bleach tablets in the tank, and while I now have a tank that is spotless, they haven't prevented the deposits from forming in the bowl. Its not a huge deal, but frustrating nonetheless... any ideas would be appreciated

2007-07-22 09:52:37 · 9 answers · asked by EVOX 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

The roses in my garden and that of my neighbours have lost their leaves and have got bare stems.

The rain has caused this.

There are little shoots and it appears that the roses are tyring to make more leaves. Is there any thing I can do to help them?

They look so sad. The bushes have roses on them but they look bewildered as the rain has affected them as well.

Thank you

2007-07-22 09:50:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I cleaned out my 2 vanaties in my master bathroom. I came accross 4 hair brushes that became dust and dirt collector's. I soaked them in water & tried cleaning them with a comb but it didn't work. They are nice brushes otherwise I would just toss them. Help! There has to be a better way :(

2007-07-22 09:41:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I cut down the old bushes in the front of my house yesterday. I have dug in the ground about three feet and not even close to the botttom of the roots. Can I tie a chain around the stumps and pull them out with my truck?

2007-07-22 09:39:35 · 2 answers · asked by b_radgmo 3 in Garden & Landscape

as far as i remember or in other words this is my guess, i left them in the washing machine for a day or two. eventualy dryed them and ever since after each wash the same smell reappears and even "infects" my newly bought clothes while laying in the drawer. the smell is not the same as you get from rottening swetty t-shirt left in the plastic bag for a few days at all. fabric conditioner i use with every wash and that doesn't help. my appartments environment is clean and dry and wouldn't be the cause of it. someone advised me to pour some white vinegar together with washing powder/liquid. this didn't help either. can you? thank you in advance! i'm afraid this wouldn't help to pull girls if i'm not careful enaugh to hide the fragrance before going out :)

2007-07-22 09:35:35 · 13 answers · asked by vytasrimas 1 in Cleaning & Laundry