Home & Garden - 24 July 2007

does anyone feel that housework is continuous never ending. there is always something to be done unless it is put aside to be done some other day. and staying at home it is worse.

2007-07-24 23:41:51 · 9 answers · asked by May 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I had a little accident with a candle and marked my wall with sooty mess.I want to avoid painting the whole room,I wiped it down with soapy warm water but its smudged into a bigger stain!! help!

2007-07-24 22:50:11 · 7 answers · asked by spadgeroo2012 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

we just recently painted our livingroom its a light yellow color its called Candle wax. the trim and baseboard were painted a white semi gloss! flooring we have not gotten yet but its going to be a lighter color laminate! i was just wondering what color curtains could we go with beside white? and if we did go with a white could be put a bit darker color scarf valance over the top or do u think it might look funny? any suggestions would be very helpful, thanks!

2007-07-24 22:46:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to build a load bearing wall in a barn and put a mezzanine floor up. One side is a good concrete block wall for support, and on the other side my stud wall.

Are there any tables (UK) to check on what size timber to use?

The mezz floor will carry the weight of old files, furniture and stuff... quite a bit. I'll be sitting in my den below so don't want it to collapse!

Both sides of the stud will be plasterboarded. Can I use 3 x 2 or must I use bigger?

The span is 3.5m (11ft 4") and I intend using 47mm x 220mm for the joists.

2007-07-24 22:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They are only little, but they are sooooo creepy. Do they give off some chemical that makes us scared of them? Am I right to run screaming out of the room or should I find love in my heart for them? Uughh!

2007-07-24 22:14:43 · 11 answers · asked by Christina K 6 in Other - Home & Garden

what tempatures make clothes smaller and larger? How can I keep the colors from fading? How can I make my clothes as soft as possible?What are the best detergents? What materials and colors do I hang?and which do I heat dry?What detergents smell the best? I want to be an expert on washing clothes if u have any websites with info plz add to your answer
Thanx

2007-07-24 22:07:18 · 7 answers · asked by devotion 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

what's a good sealant / glue to apply in the part or corner where the wooden wall meets the wooden ceiling? Our guest room has this leak whenever the rains are strong and it isn't even on the top floor... Anyway, aside from having the ceiling dismantled, I've decided to just apply a sealant on the areas where I see the entry of water. Since I've already identified the water's path through the gaps, could anyone recommend a good sealant that is water tolerant and doesn't corrode/break easily? I plan to seal those gaps save for one spot. Basically, it's to reroute the leaks to just one spot so that it becomes easier to handle.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated (not involving me to dismantle / take apart anything).

2007-07-24 21:37:29 · 8 answers · asked by Jameson 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I accidentally dropped my socks into the bowl and flushed it away. Now my toilet bowl is stuck. How do i get that out from the toilet bowl?

2007-07-24 21:34:15 · 5 answers · asked by mrlobak 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-24 21:07:24 · 10 answers · asked by carrie j 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have recently posted about a water issue in my apartment that has messed up my very expensive washer. I didn't know if it was covered but I talked to the manager and asked what he was going to do about my washer and he said he is not responsible (which is correct, I found it on my lease) and offered to have a maintnance guy look at it and I said no way is one of your workers messing with my washer so don't even think about it. Today I come it to see a note "Washer and dryer ok" so I was a bit mad about it because they were not cheap and I specifically told him not to have one of his guys touch it. I know all he did was turn it on because then he would know it's not working properly. Don't get me wrong, it turns on BUT it gives an error (led display) and as of now I have clothes in my washer that I can't get out because the water level is too high. Anyways, my question is should I say something to the manager since he obviously disregarded what I said.

2007-07-24 20:38:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

These are quite big, about 2" and black!

2007-07-24 20:24:12 · 5 answers · asked by Amy E 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I found this patch of four leaf clovers in my yard and i took a pic of some of them. Do these pics do them justice?

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/nancyduncan_2008/IMG_4448-1.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/nancyduncan_2008/IMG_4446.jpg

2007-07-24 20:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by niffum1122 2 in Garden & Landscape

Just wondered if my front lawn is older than me?

2007-07-24 20:17:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

was told I could plant outside under a tree where nothing else I have tried would grow is this true? I am new to gardening and your advice would be much appreciated
Thanking You
Buckwheat

2007-07-24 19:55:07 · 3 answers · asked by buckwheat 1 in Other - Home & Garden

tool box or build things

2007-07-24 19:46:40 · 3 answers · asked by David 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

The previous owners of my house had planted grapevines everywhere. I have been digging and pulling them up for 10 years and yet, every spring, they come back! The roots are very deep and spreading and I'm not physically able to dig them up. They're spreading like CRAZY and the grapevine beetles are excessive, also. I want to get rid of them (vines and beetles) permanently. I don't want to use any chemicals if possible, but I will make an exception in this case. Any Ideas?

2007-07-24 19:11:43 · 9 answers · asked by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-24 19:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by divakitty 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Why when my driveway is wet there are some spots that do not look wet they just look the same as if the driveway was dry why is this??????

2007-07-24 18:55:52 · 2 answers · asked by PLYMOUTH DUSTYA 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking for a queen-sized iron bed with headboard and footboard. Don't like any of the new ones in the furniture stores and have looked at flea markets, etc. Have found lots of full-sized beds but no queen sized with footboards. Any suggestions? I'm in Eastern Ky.

2007-07-24 18:43:24 · 2 answers · asked by CharJ, 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Is it possible to install a gas line to the area where the new gas stove will go? Who do I contact to have the work done?

2007-07-24 18:39:41 · 4 answers · asked by Laurie 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Why is this and what should i do. it is a healthy plant otherwise,

2007-07-24 18:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by Peppy 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-24 18:21:00 · 2 answers · asked by Edward P 1 in Garden & Landscape

Isn't the whole point of "outside" the fact that it's sometimes cold? You know, it changes with the weather? Because, you know, IT'S OUTSIDE?

Also, hard scientific fact or not, aren't we all supposed to be conserving energy because of "climate change" and what-have-you?

Come on people! Just put a jumper on if it's so cold! FFS!

2007-07-24 18:20:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We are wanting to finish it but are unsure of what Building Permits we'd need... I don't think we need one to put up the partition wall in the basement... but do we need one for electrical and plumbing, could we do it all ourselves just not hook it up and have an electrician come in and do it? Does that count? Any sites or anything you have would help... oh ya I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada... THANKS!

2007-07-24 18:20:30 · 3 answers · asked by cflames_fan 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-24 18:05:47 · 4 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Which toilet Paper do you perfer? Cottonelle or Charmin?

2007-07-24 17:57:31 · 9 answers · asked by "P" 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I read in a herb book that wormword makes an excellent pesticide...has anyone tried this and if so...what is the best way to make it and how well does it work?

2007-07-24 17:55:19 · 1 answers · asked by MsH 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a friend whos dying to get her hands on a plant called Alpine Thistel. Ive looked everywhere online but cant find it at all. I was wondering if anyone knew of a company or website that delivers those flowers? Thanks!

2007-07-24 17:48:32 · 1 answers · asked by champ 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-24 17:47:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-24 17:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by jamaal p 2 in Garden & Landscape