Home & Garden - 7 September 2007

2007-09-07 17:07:03 · 5 answers · asked by kiminstein 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Okay guys I really, really need some help. A while ago, my little sister placed the kitty box in the jacuzzi bathtub, and now it has a clog. Long story short I have tried Draino and other liquids to undo it but nothing's worked. Now we are moving out, and I have been reading other questions like this asked by other people and I am praying to God that there is a solution that is not so drastic.Is there any sort of chemical or other thing that would dissolve it? Or what is this snake thing I read about? Please, please help. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-09-07 17:02:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just discovered a puddle of water in front of my freezer. I opened it, and all of my food has defrosted. The ice in the ice box has melted and everything has condensation on it and I'm afraid my food will spoil if this keeps happening. Here are some details:

the freezer has been making short but frequent buzzing noises.
my fridge is an Amana® Side-By-Side Refrigerator
ASD2620HRW

My parents just increased the coldness of the freezer from 4 to 8 to see if it will work. Is my freezer not working at all or is the temperature messed up?

2007-09-07 16:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Sue 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a mouse problem. Have had since about May. Every time I think we have the last of the little buggars, I find more droppings. I'm almost tempted to call in the pros, but here's my delima... I have two dogs that we feed in the kitchen. We put there food in the garage at night, but I'm afraid that a pro is just going to tell me I'm fighting a losing battle. What do you guys think... is there any hope?

2007-09-07 16:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by Amy Z 2 in Other - Home & Garden

why do they make toilet paper 2 ply and not extra thick?

2007-09-07 16:22:28 · 6 answers · asked by Jenn 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

So long story short.... I vomited on my wall the other day and it looked freakin sweet and i wanna keep it on the wall. Any ideas on how i can "seal" it so that it won't rubb off. Also anything that may hide the smell would also be helpful because as cool as it looks.....it smells like crap.

2007-09-07 16:21:15 · 14 answers · asked by aceking82191 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-07 16:06:02 · 12 answers · asked by Caliope06 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i left home for the summer and i put my bed in a storage. now i'm back and i took my bed out and it has mold on it...HELP!!

2007-09-07 16:02:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How many steps to produce a rattan furniture from raw rattan ?

2007-09-07 15:54:44 · 1 answers · asked by ☼ Shm ☼ 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Do you know what to do about damaged plywood floors? Can he cut out damaged areas or does he need to replace the whole floor? Or is it possible to just go over the original plywood with new 1/2" plywood? Orkin says he can just go over it. And do the homeowners have to worry about it if they want to sell the house in a couple of years? Do they have to disclose the fact that they had termites?

2007-09-07 15:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by Jeannie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just moved into a new apartment near the woods. I have seen several centipedes and spiders in this sort period of time. What are some ways I can get rid of them? I've heard placing mint oil in the room works but have not tried it. Any ideas?

2007-09-07 15:37:19 · 2 answers · asked by Das ist mein fluch 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I have one friend that has one and says she does not have any problems with it. Another friend says the mattress is really hot all the time. So what is the real answer??

2007-09-07 15:37:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We put in a hot tub that the electrician was supposed to put in a dedicated 110 line. He said he did. The motor in the hot tub is going and the hot tub people said it's because the line is not dedicated. How can I test this to see who is correct?

2007-09-07 15:28:13 · 9 answers · asked by crash41 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you put them in folders? Do you categorize them?

Thanks!

2007-09-07 15:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm laying down some of that peel and stick resilient tile in my house and it's kicking my butt! Especially around the doorways and around odd shapes in the house. Does anyone know of a site that'll show me the easiest way to do it? Thanks guys!

2007-09-07 15:20:06 · 2 answers · asked by Nash M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-07 15:12:40 · 9 answers · asked by Rock ah About 3 in Garden & Landscape

I don't know exactly how, and I would appreciate it, if you get help me! It's not that much, but if I were to cut it, it woud look, very awkard...

2007-09-07 15:09:52 · 6 answers · asked by Alexis B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Someone gave me a wooden hope chest that was upholstered all around. It needs re-upholstered and I don't know how I'd go about re-upholstering it. Any clue? I was going to buy one of those industrial strength staple guns to use but I didn't know if that was how it was supposed to be done or not.

2007-09-07 15:09:50 · 1 answers · asked by bethygirlie1010 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can you also protect it from rust?>

2007-09-07 15:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by zadi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

to invent pop corn ceilings? I hate them with a purple passion

2007-09-07 14:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by foxxybabe0430 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

our gas bill is hi even in the summer. my wife likes to run the hot water runing for 10 to20min. Every day

2007-09-07 14:52:02 · 4 answers · asked by manny v 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please help me, Billy and I have a caramel/butterscotches leather living room suite. Our house is small and we are looking to paint it so that it appears larger. I don't want to use a dark color which has been suggested with this color before..is there a lighter alternative so I can compliment and still get the feel of a larger living area"

2007-09-07 14:47:51 · 4 answers · asked by Billy H 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

this is a snapper lawn mower,if I let it cool down for ten minutes or so than it will start.

2007-09-07 14:39:40 · 5 answers · asked by pit 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just moved into a new house in NH 3 months ago and I know to expect a certain amount of "tenants" when a house has been vacant for many months.

But in the past 2 weeks I have seen 3, large, threatening looking spiders and one has been able to elude me and is hiding in my baseboard heating. How can I best keep the baseboard heating clear of creepy crawlies and how do I get this one out now?

2007-09-07 14:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by AZrunner 4 in Other - Home & Garden

we are moving to a new house with 5 acres (a lot of it is woods) we have copper heads and black snakes (im sure more but these are the most common). i live in north carolina. we went there today and there was 5 wild turkeys and 2 deer in my yard while we were there so im sure there are lots of snakes lurking around. i want to know how to keep them away. i have 4 children and dont want them to get bit. do mothballs keep them away as i heard they do? any suggestions on how to keep snakes away other then the basics of keeping trash cleared and grass cut.

2007-09-07 14:33:47 · 6 answers · asked by myourchisin 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-07 14:16:10 · 8 answers · asked by Sergio O 1 in Garden & Landscape

I hate to just throw it out!

2007-09-07 14:10:23 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i about 10 of these bugs, and i want to know where to find them or how to trap them.(i need them for a project)

2007-09-07 14:02:54 · 4 answers · asked by alan m 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i need to catch about 10 of these bugs, and i want to know where to find them or how to trap them.(i need them for a project)

2007-09-07 14:02:03 · 3 answers · asked by alan m 2 in Garden & Landscape

My concrete dock has been undermined by wave action and there's a huge area underneath with no rocks there. It's the front side, facing the water that needs repair. Apparently, the bottom part was filled with rocks, then the conrete was poured in. The top foot or so is solid concrete. The water level is quite low right now, so only about 8" would be under water. I'm planning to put more rocks in there to help fill the space. Is this going to work, or would I be wasting my time and money?

2007-09-07 14:00:48 · 13 answers · asked by Mr. Kitty 1 in Maintenance & Repairs