Home & Garden - 29 October 2007

Due to one white cotton garment that got with black cotton clothes in my machine wash, all my black clothes have been completely covered with light fluff from the white garment. despite rewashing all of them, the white very tiny fluff seems to not go off!- I KNOW After they dry I can use a thick sticky tape or the gadget to remove fluff but it will not remove it completely- Is there any home tips anyone has or must I send all of them to a laundry??!! Any home solutions would be of great help- Thanks

2007-10-29 23:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by snowbird552002 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

without using a sewing machine? I don't sew but do know how to make a straight stitch, chain stitch. Can someone explain this in detail for a project I am doing. Thanks

2007-10-29 23:13:25 · 3 answers · asked by dousmokedoobies69 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a window unit heater/AC in my apartment. However, my smoke alarm turns on within minutes of me turning on my heater. The AC works fine on the same unit, just "heat mode" sets off the alarm. Any suggestions? I asked my apartment but they're taking forever, so I thought I'd come here...

2007-10-29 23:13:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

about 6 months ago I moved into the house I'm in. I found there was 3 fruit trees and I have been waiting (not so) patiently for them to fruit, so I know what they are! well, they are JUST starting to bear fruit and I'm getting impatient!

I was wondering if I could appeal to you to pick your knowledgeable brains and identify them??...

here are pics of the immature fruit (along with leaves from the trees they came from) .. any ideas?


http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N04/1802711907/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N04/1802710129/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N04/1802708357/

thanks in advance! .. oh, I'm in Melbourne, Australia if it helps any

2007-10-29 23:04:31 · 11 answers · asked by amy t 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Can these be laid over sand or do they have to be laid over a mortar bed? Also what do you use to infill the cobbles once laid? And do they need a kerb edging?

2007-10-29 22:58:15 · 2 answers · asked by Clint H 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am in the process of purchasing my first home (excited!). it's a really old place but in rather good condition. it has yellowy coloured cladding on the outside. inside the walls are white and marked so the first thing i want to do is paint the interior. I want 2 different colours, one for the walls and roof and one for the trims and window frames. It's a very small house so want to stick to the lighter colours to make it look bigger. Does anyone have any good ideas for colouring or sites? my parents use a really white/peachy colour on their walls with grey trims. i'm thinking similar but more grey/blue trims. i want my own theme and it will be throughout the whole place. my furniture is mainly brown - light brown tv stand and cupboard with dark brown wooden sofa with green/brown cushions. the carpet is red but i'd like to put new carpet in one day. what colours do you think would be nice? i'd like more calmer and softer colours compared to dark vibrant colours . thanks in advance :)

2007-10-29 22:44:35 · 7 answers · asked by Ava G 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-29 22:29:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Can anyone help, I need to name the stages of construction (for an assignment) of a brick house from excavation to ...lock-up? I believe there are 13-15 stages each requiring different sub-contractors. Even links to sites would be really helpful, as even with that I am having no luck!

2007-10-29 22:15:52 · 4 answers · asked by hakea73 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how do i get rid of ants in my house they are does extremly small ones but there are lots of them i've tried using poisonous ants food but it does not help

2007-10-29 22:02:19 · 6 answers · asked by Leanne 3 in Garden & Landscape

house had it.. was it toxic or bad to breathe?

2007-10-29 21:37:38 · 6 answers · asked by SGPearlGirl 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-29 21:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by TRACEY D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi.. i stay up late sometimes and don't bother to change clothes.. In the morning, end up dropping toothpaste on my tshirt while brushing sleepily.. ;) That leaves a whitish stain which doesn't go by detergent wash..How do i remove it?

2007-10-29 21:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

When I turn my central heating on, the boiler doesn't fire up. The boiler is working as I have hot water.

The pump is silent and if I put my hand on it, there is no vibration, could it be the pump?

There is a small squre aluminium box with a lever on it (some type of valve?) which makes a clicking noise. I have moved the little lever to the three various positions but it makes no difference.

What do you think folks? A new pump? Or a new valve thingy?

2007-10-29 20:51:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-29 20:37:29 · 10 answers · asked by lilyY G 2 in Garden & Landscape

I doing a ocean mural I want to know what you think I can't draw so I want to know what if think you I should the colour pages off the internet and trace off them or pay someone to in and draw the ocean out the wall

2007-10-29 20:35:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Now its winter, what times of day and night does everyone else put their heating on? i put mine on at 6am-9am and then 4-7pm but its still cold uppstairs for the kids? does anyone leave theirs on 24 hours a day?

2007-10-29 20:25:49 · 16 answers · asked by azil_jesani 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-29 19:22:26 · 1 answers · asked by Betty C 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have had no rain for weeks. Anyone know what these are? I always thought mushrooms needed alot of moisture???? Am so curious about them. Thanks!

2007-10-29 18:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Sniggle 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have installed pavers that sit flush with the ground by digging down 7-8" and laying the base material, etc and installing the pavers with metal bordr to keep things in place. How do I keep everything solid if I am building off the ground and filling before I install the pavers. Obviously the metal border is out since it would be exposed and out of the ground.

2007-10-29 18:08:54 · 2 answers · asked by Ron 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I accidently spilled bright pink nailpolish all over the tile of my bathroom floor, and I spent nearly 30 minutes trying to wash out the stain because it seeped into the grout as well. I don't want to be charged for this...how can I remove the pink entirely???

2007-10-29 18:06:15 · 4 answers · asked by peaches & love 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The trees above the pond are just pounding my pond with leaves. I am afraid this could ruin it.How can I remove them or should I not worry?

2007-10-29 17:51:17 · 6 answers · asked by the frog 1 in Garden & Landscape

kills fleas? If so, how is it applied and how much?

2007-10-29 17:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by sally 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So, I have a sliding glass door to my backyard from my bedroom. This door shuts almost completely, but there is a visible gap towards the bottom of the door. At its widest point, its about half of an inch. This wouldn't be a big problem, except for the fact that I live in Buffalo and it's already starting to get in the 40s here. How should I go about fixing this gap? I'm not exactly the biggest handyman, but I was thinking using cauck or something to put there. Also, any suggestions on insulating these windows/glass doors for the winter? Thanks!

2007-10-29 17:04:21 · 2 answers · asked by Tony G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I got a ring on my counter in my bathroom from some crazy glue, and I can't seem to remove it, any tips??

2007-10-29 16:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to rewire my home. It is over 100 years old and has a fuse box with 4-20 amp fuses. The power comes in through a line which splits into four insulators attached to a board.

I spoke with an electrician and he said the first thing I need to do is call the provider (Virginia Power/Dominion) and ask for a "Power Up".

Before I call, I'd like to understand what I'm asking for. It's a small house in which I have lived in for 27 years. I have learned to live with the circuits (no microwave while the computer is on). I don't plan on doing anything big-just would like more outlets.

Will this "Power Up'" cost me money and what do I need to know before I call?

2007-10-29 16:13:01 · 4 answers · asked by ditsyquoin 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

What should I put the comforter in? Someone suggested a garbage bag, but doesn't that seem kind of "trashy?" pardon the pun.
Or am I just being ridiculous? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

2007-10-29 16:06:24 · 12 answers · asked by telin 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Approximately how much would it cost to add a small apartment to my house. I have a brick home and I want to enclose my carport to make a small apartment for my Mom she wants one room for dining and a small den. A small kitchen and a small bathroom. I may have to extend the carport some. Any guess would be appreciated. My house was built in 1968 and the roof is approx 8 years old.

2007-10-29 15:58:10 · 1 answers · asked by mdjgirl7 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just turned our heat on for the first time season, what temperature should we leave the thermastat on when we go to bed?

2007-10-29 15:21:09 · 30 answers · asked by BostonBlondie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to build a cabinet or bookcase that opens to a secret storage area to hide hunting supplies. Can anyone tell me where I can find plans? I have a 3' space between the walls.

2007-10-29 15:11:34 · 4 answers · asked by alpacamms 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is there a "magic" potion I can make at home and spray/apply to my lawn to make it green, thick, and kill ALL weeds and bugs? I have St. Augustine, bugs probably chinch and grubs, and broad leaf as well as other hard to kill weeds. I don't want to hire Tru Green again because of the cost involved.

2007-10-29 15:05:34 · 6 answers · asked by lasm97 3 in Garden & Landscape