Home & Garden - 22 October 2007

i was wondering because ive been haveing really weird things happening in my house and ,one of my freinds said that this whole neighberhood was built on a grave yard

2007-10-22 08:01:20 · 8 answers · asked by elite21 1 in Garden & Landscape

The cabinets are oak and are a honey color with a lot of wood grain. I'd like to paint them a dark brown color, but don't know if this would look okay. I've searched and searched - cannot find pics of any dark brown painted cabinets...only white, black, red and green. Your thoughts??

2007-10-22 07:59:11 · 11 answers · asked by ignitkrit 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

so the stove i bought didn't just plug in so we've changed the wall plug
the concern is whether it's going to overpower the 30 amp fuse
someone help!

2007-10-22 07:57:18 · 2 answers · asked by andrew b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

sir there is a proposal of a hospital in the first floor of the building ,there is no fecility of lift and ramp - can any body suggest the method of shifting the patints to upstairs

2007-10-22 07:54:57 · 3 answers · asked by Bal N 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just want to know what uses more energy that leads up to higher bills when using either an electrical or gas dryer and washer?

2007-10-22 07:54:23 · 5 answers · asked by Aump 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-22 07:52:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-22 07:51:25 · 13 answers · asked by inay 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Im looking to create a glow in the dark constellation on my daughters ceiling and the kits i have found online are sooooooo expensive! Does anyone know what sort if paint would work best for a ceilling? And if so where could i get it? I dont want the crappy little plastic stars that you can buy i want to be creative lol! Any sort of help would be realy appreciated! Thanks xxx

2007-10-22 07:48:30 · 6 answers · asked by Donna P 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

If I bag up items before I move into space bags and those giant ziplock bags and have them stored for a couple of weeks before I move-can they survive the bags?

2007-10-22 07:45:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-22 07:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Right now we have a large, heavy mirror blocking the fireplace so the air doesn't escape. Our landlord shoving newspaper up the fireplace to prevent the airflow, but this sounds like a fire hazard to me. I don't want to pay money for a damper for a home that we don't own, but I don't want cold air getting into the house, either. Is a fireplace useable without a damper?

2007-10-22 07:31:46 · 8 answers · asked by sprite 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently bought a puppy and have the need for a rug shampooer, what my question is, I found a model around $70.00 in a local department store, and I really need to know is it worth the money, do they really work??

2007-10-22 07:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by meerobin59 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We are buying a house and it is a tri level, so the bottom floor is half way under ground and has two bedrooms, both of the floors slant slightly toward the outside wall. We have heard to "thincoat" the basement floor by pouring in concrete until it levels. I was wondering if anyone can explain this process or tell me where to find out how to do it. Also I was wondering the approximate cost and if a random person with no experience could make this work. The floor wouldn't need to look finished b/c we are putting laminate flooring on top. We have heard that mudjacking is another option, so if anyone has any advice between the two or knows the cost difference, we would appreiciate any help. Thanks!!

2007-10-22 07:19:12 · 3 answers · asked by jenniferiowa24 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have two dogs that seem to shed constantly and our house is older and just seems to breed dust. I always seem to be cleaning but the next day it all looks the same. Aside from shaving my dogs or getting rid of them, neither of which I will consider as an option, does anyone have any suggestions on how to 1) keep my floors clear of pet hair, or an easier way to pick it up at least, and 2) reduce the dust in my house? We do use special furnace filters that are supposed to reduce dust in our house but I've noticed little improvement. Help?

Thanks!

2007-10-22 07:16:14 · 12 answers · asked by skygirl_21 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

mailing in a bubble envelop

2007-10-22 07:11:48 · 1 answers · asked by intheknowflo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I've recently acquired one of these for the first time. To start with I think I had more flies in the house than I had before!!lol

But I have just noticed that it is working and it is now full of dead flies. Am I supposed to empty them or do they decompose into the plant/soil?

2007-10-22 07:05:04 · 3 answers · asked by ChocLover 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-22 06:56:58 · 15 answers · asked by Chuck M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-22 06:33:09 · 7 answers · asked by PATTI R 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi there;
i have had a leather wallet (brown) for 4 years. since it was always in my back pocket it absorbed my perspiration so now it smells stink.
how can i wash it? im afraid to destroy it with putting it into washmachine or wash it with chemical powders coz it`s original leather and very expensive.

2007-10-22 06:31:35 · 3 answers · asked by kalendar_file 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have one tree and 2 bushes (the bushes are Montgomery Blue spruces and the tree is a Fat Albert). On the two bushes there are full branches that have lost all of their needes (~2-3 branches per bush). The needles on the tree (Fat Albert) are turning yellow at the tips, and some are falling off. These are all new plants from this spring. I live in Chicago, and the climate has been a bit unseasonably dry and warm. I am looking for input as to whether or not this is normal, what are some thoughts as to what can be going on, nd if there are any remedies that can be applied. I appreciate your thoughts in advance.

2007-10-22 06:26:45 · 2 answers · asked by niupt2k 1 in Garden & Landscape

Yes, I do realize that no lightweight vacuum will compare with a full-size. I'm looking for a light vacuum, with reasonably good suction for quick, every day or two vacuuming of the main living areas. I have hard floors, with a couple of wool pile area rugs. I'll still use a full-size vacuum for the weekly cleaning. Suggestions?

2007-10-22 06:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by daa 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to raise my floral centerpieces off the table about 2 or 3 inches. Does anyone know of an inexpensive pedastal type block that will help me do this? It needs to be clear or glass, so it doesn't take away from the flowers. I need help! I'm stumped!

2007-10-22 06:21:08 · 5 answers · asked by Nikki T 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-22 06:19:16 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in MI.

2007-10-22 06:15:27 · 6 answers · asked by bazzy18 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-22 06:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its an older house. Everytime we use the hair dryer 1600- 1880watt , the breaker trips. Is it safe to change the breaker to 20AMP?

2007-10-22 06:06:51 · 11 answers · asked by bluelake 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I feel stupid asking such a question but, I've never used one. I've always done it by hand. I know you slide the lever over and you hit the "self clean" button. So when it's done....what do I do after that?

2007-10-22 05:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Various sizes built to your order, heavy duty steel construction. Your feed back is greatly appriciated.

2007-10-22 05:48:26 · 2 answers · asked by BamBam 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I left my son's stroller outside and it evidentally drew dampness because the fabric is now coated with black mildew. I've sprayed it with white vinegar, Lysol spray, soaked it in bleach water, etc. Nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions?

2007-10-22 05:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by mysteriousleaf 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

havent done a whole lot around the house....doing white today and notices that the clorox didnt take the mold out...how do I get mold out of white towles and clothes???

2007-10-22 05:41:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry