Home & Garden - 30 July 2007

2007-07-30 06:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Bleach a good product to use? or is their something better out there that I should use. What to use in my toilet. I don't really want to scrub.

2007-07-30 06:38:35 · 7 answers · asked by C007 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-30 06:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by seaturtle36 6 in Other - Home & Garden

We recently signed a lease for an appartment. When we went to go look at the appartment we had the person showing us the appartment note that their were stains in the carpet. They are all over the place. This morning we called and asked to have the carpet replaced but instead they are telling us that we should try steam cleaning it. Should we have to pay for that? And do we have any rights to have the carpet replaced if we are not satisfied with it?

2007-07-30 06:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by Lucy D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-30 06:20:58 · 3 answers · asked by klaatu 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

They were on there a few weeks ago, but when I looked a few days later, they were gone. They didn't last very long.

2007-07-30 06:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by Bart S 1 in Garden & Landscape

hello all,
mom is sensitive to most chemicals, including deet.

what have others tried to avoid getting stung when working on their deck or gardening?

She is taking B-6 tablets.

I have read about vanilla extract on the skin, not sure of its effectiveness though.

Please serious replies only!

THANKS

2007-07-30 05:51:19 · 12 answers · asked by ap 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My dog just chewed through the wire on my straighteners...

anyone know how i can fix it without having to buy a new pair or buying a new wire?
i was thinking that i could cut the wire and rejoin it by taping it up???

2007-07-30 05:49:12 · 7 answers · asked by essjayyy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

if so how

2007-07-30 05:49:06 · 5 answers · asked by Meh 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-30 05:41:55 · 23 answers · asked by Eve B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My machine will not wind the bobbin at all...the clutch is out and everything has been doubled checked! I have a Kenmore sewing machine

2007-07-30 05:36:03 · 1 answers · asked by birdie 1 in Other - Home & Garden

was a mud dauber but i saw 5 of them circling a paper nest? what zapped me? left itchy welt with brown mark that faded overnight and left a dimple hole

2007-07-30 05:32:25 · 4 answers · asked by wordwizard_81 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I bought new sheets and they are scratchy and stiff. I washed them with fabric softener but they are still horrible. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

2007-07-30 05:32:17 · 8 answers · asked by cam57 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I planted an Empress tree, a fast grower that has grown 4' this summer. My problem is something is eating the leaves. The instructions said they don't have bug problems, but mine does. I put Sevin dust on it, and still have the problem. I saw two tiny, bright red dots on a leaf. Do you know what bug that is and how to treat it? I live in Houston, Texas, a sub-tropical zone, so it could be anything.

2007-07-30 05:31:24 · 1 answers · asked by Red Ant 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I am not having any luck selling things from my house. I want to sell the house, but it has to be cleaned out first. Most of the stuff I inherited and there are some valuable antiques and collectibles. I've tried Craig's List and a locally circulated classified magazine. No luck. I've contacted estate liquidators and antique dealers in my area, but nobody is interested. I've even tried to have a few garage/estate sales, but the little I sold wasn't worth the effort of setting it up and knocking it down. The contents are too valuable to just throwout or give away. Any ideas why nobody is interested or buying anything?

2007-07-30 05:30:35 · 5 answers · asked by weakestlink11 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have pink walls, a loft bed, and a t.v.. Pretty average. I want to make it more original without spending tons of cash. Any advice?

2007-07-30 05:28:16 · 8 answers · asked by Sadie Lynne 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

iv allways wanted to know how they do it

2007-07-30 05:18:17 · 6 answers · asked by jamie_walton_15 1 in Garden & Landscape

I had a privacy fence built in May and now am looking at staining it. I planned to do it soon, but just spoke w/ someone that said the fence should wait an entire season before being stained b/c of the repellent nature of the chemicals in the wood. I certainly don't want to stain too soon if the stain won't stick.

Any one have experience or advice on this?

Thank you

2007-07-30 05:04:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I wouldnt be so crazy about this but i am DESPERATE! Im freaking out since my new microsuede sofa got ruined after my cat did number 2 on it and so i put water and soap but that seem to make it dark and wrse and now there are water rings that i cant take out as well.

Please help! ANYONE! I tried the magic eraser but that didnt seem to work!

Please! Im desperate here to save my furniture that cost a pretty penny!

2007-07-30 04:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by Curious10106 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to purchase a "Door Stopper" and am pulling up the wrong thing-please help!!?
I'm trying to buy one of those things that slides underneath a bedroom/any door and it keeps it from shutting. I've tried searching under "door stopper" but the only thing that pulls up are the attachments you hook to the wall to keep it from banging into the wall. I've tried "door slides." It pulls up sliding doors. I'm baffled at what to search under...please help!!!


I'm looking for antique Jack Russell one's to be exact...if anyone knows where I can find some. Like the metal/vintage ones. Or even Metal figures to set in front of the door. Thanks!

2007-07-30 04:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by Bunintheoven 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-30 04:56:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-30 04:56:00 · 3 answers · asked by Ronny L 1 in Garden & Landscape

Right I am building a stange in a house for a mega party we are organising. I have been put in charge of erecting a stage on a budget. The only thing i can think of using for the base of the stage would be wooden pallets, used for transporting large materials in building sites/markets ect. i don't know where to get them from i have tried the obvious outlets i.e. homebase and also new Covent garden market. If someone knows where i can buy or 'borrow' some of these precious objects from an invite to said party may come your way.

2007-07-30 04:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by will_hutchings 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm trying to buy one of those things that slides underneath a bedroom/any door and it keeps it from shutting. I've tried searching under "door stopper" but the only thing that pulls up are the attachments you hook to the wall to keep it from banging into the wall. I've tried "door slides." It pulls up sliding doors. I'm baffled at what to search under...please help!

2007-07-30 04:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by Bunintheoven 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have had massive amounts of rain here in Texas (19 days of rain) and last week all of the leaves fell off of one of my peach trees, and this week the other tree is turning yellow. Are they truly dead or have then been tricked into thinking it is fall? It has been unseasonably cool here this year. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

2007-07-30 04:51:20 · 3 answers · asked by foolograce72 2 in Garden & Landscape

does any one know how to manage an unruley tomato plant? my plant is taking over my back yard...is there a way to trim the plant without killing it?

2007-07-30 04:46:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I watered and fed the plants regularly fruit was in abundance,then the stems started to go black,so did the leaves and fruit and i lost the lot.any ideas?

2007-07-30 04:33:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-30 04:25:13 · 7 answers · asked by Hazel T 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need to buy syrofoam panels-the kind that they put on houses when they are building them. what are they called and where can i get them.

2007-07-30 04:22:00 · 1 answers · asked by arikashikari 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-30 04:08:56 · 5 answers · asked by Barbara M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)