Home & Garden - 9 October 2007

I was filling up the gas can for the tractor and the attendant (NJ) did not secure the lid on the container. Now my SUV smells of gasoline. How do I clean this?

2007-10-09 04:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by Mulv 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-09 04:08:13 · 3 answers · asked by Candy G 3 in Garden & Landscape

My wife wants to paint them white. She thinks that oak is dated. I kind of see her point. I want to leave them natural though. They are light in color. Our appliances are stainless. We are going to paint the walls a nuetral green that almost looks like a light grey. If we keep the cabinets the natural color, what color floors (tile) and countertops should we have. I was thinking dark, like charcoal. I would like to know what you think.

2007-10-09 04:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by shaggy 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Especially, the metal tools like spades, pruning scissors, etc. which may have some rust. Is there a way I can sharpen their edges myself?

2007-10-09 03:58:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm a financial advisor and currently the office is painted a very pale gray (almost white.) It's boring, but what other colors can I get away with?

2007-10-09 03:50:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

To see a picture of it click the link below:
http://blog.naver.com/majestaz/70022888969

What's the name of this flower?
I know it's a kind of lily but I want to know more specifically.
Lily is too general, do you guys have any idea what it is?

http://blog.naver.com/majestaz/70022888969

2007-10-09 03:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by Bluemoon 5 in Garden & Landscape

It's one of those little half-size dishwashers. There's a pool of water at the bottom inside. Not leaking yet, but I'm concerned. What to do?

2007-10-09 03:35:03 · 4 answers · asked by carobygirl 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-09 03:16:02 · 12 answers · asked by marie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a stump in my yard and wild mushrooms grow around it constantly! It rains, mushrooms shoot up - I mow the yard - mushrooms shoot up. The mushrooms are starting to grow all over the yard now.

2007-10-09 03:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by labrooksie7066 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-09 03:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by Eileen J 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Because of the hardware, I have to remove the doors, I want to paint them, all surfaces, all at once but can't decide how to place them so I don't ruin the paint. I think I should paint them all sides at once so the melamine paint seals all around.

2007-10-09 02:57:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Are there any natural ways to kick foxes out of your garden like black pepper or something ? They are digging up bits of my garden and generally screaming like a child being boiled in oil.

Any tips ? and yes I am aware I can shhot them on my own property but i was hoping for something a little less murderous.

Thanks

2007-10-09 02:35:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

How can I keep the Squirrels from stealing all my green tomatoes? I have not had a ripe tomato for months.

2007-10-09 02:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by waterfan09 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a dirt devil bagless vacuum. I have cleaned the filters. checked the hoses. I called vacuum service center and they said to try a new belt. What would a belt have to do with the sucktion?

I won't pay more than $200.00 for a vacuum. The one I have I bought a year ago. for $100.00 work great for about 9 months.

I also have 2 dogs. The vacuum center said bagless vacuums are not good for animals.

I have also heard that the canisters are better.

PLEASE HELP!

2007-10-09 02:13:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-09 02:12:12 · 1 answers · asked by stormyswan 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Moved into a brand new house with a new boiler. Just wondering whether I should have it serviced after a year or not? Cheers

2007-10-09 02:03:19 · 12 answers · asked by Adam B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

basement, wood floors

2007-10-09 01:52:45 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Please can I use the automatic cleaner for the leafs? There are not alot of them in their however it is already too cold to go in to get them. It does get very cold here. Also can I put a plate on the skimmer instead of draining below this. I have to buy water and don't want to waste if I don't have to.

2007-10-09 01:51:35 · 4 answers · asked by luteachris 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-09 01:46:35 · 6 answers · asked by matt a 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-09 01:41:09 · 5 answers · asked by laura 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am sick and tired of plunging toilets -- even brand new ones. No matter how much we try .. they still plug up.

Now we are building and want to find toilets that won't do this ... truthfully, I would forgo the water wise kind for that which flushes like crazy.

Any helpful suggestions on what types to look at and consider?

Thanks!

2007-10-09 00:34:13 · 13 answers · asked by Curioustress 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)