Home & Garden - 30 October 2007

My dog went into heat a couple days ago and for the most part, shes been trying to keep herself as clean as she can...but she gets blood on stuff every once in a while...she dripped on the carpet and my bed,sheets .....i just need some ideas for something that will take the blood stains out.....most of it is on the carpet(tan carpet) and any suggestion will be appreciated......ps..please only give answers if youve actually used the product and got good results:)

2007-10-30 07:34:59 · 7 answers · asked by just_me2032 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 07:21:12 · 4 answers · asked by Bob C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i ACCIDENTLY put 2 navy socks in with my white's now they are a dingy grey colour, any advise as to how to bring them back to daz white again

2007-10-30 07:20:58 · 11 answers · asked by sn50 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-30 07:18:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-30 07:01:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Please give me advice! Any cleaning/deodorizing tips? Air fresheners? What do I need?

2007-10-30 06:50:52 · 15 answers · asked by mijnsuti 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My leather sofa seats, the area where you sit, the cushioning has got soft and I was wondering if anyone knows a way to either replace the cushioning inside of them or to be able to tighten the cushion, so they are firm again? I'm in Portland, OR...any suggestions for companies in that area would be great. Thanks

2007-10-30 06:50:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The floor is old and has no plywood underneath.

2007-10-30 06:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by buidavid@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to change out the phone line that runs from my phone jack to the interface box outside my house. Will I get shocked doing it? I know there is no breaker to shut the line down and I think I remember that it is a non-powered line so it should be fine but I thought that I better check. Also I have to replace my thermostat in the house. That I assume is powered but I have gotten varied responses as to whether or not I need to shut down a breaker to do it and avoid getting shocked or shorting something out. Any ideas?

2007-10-30 06:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by frankhenrikson 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-30 06:06:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-30 06:04:47 · 24 answers · asked by Sarah_j 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Please can you let me know as a woman or a man what are your views of having a woman doing your skimming or plaster boarding for you?

2007-10-30 06:03:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have two orchids which have developed a white fluffy substances on them I wash it of and it keeps coming back. Can any one tell me the cause and how to treat it.

2007-10-30 06:00:21 · 8 answers · asked by Daisy 5 in Garden & Landscape

I want to do a quick and easy paint job on the basement walls in my 1940s, brick bungalow, just so they won't look so dreary. Will probably be just white or off-white paint that I get cheap from my local Habitat Re-Store. But I want to make sure I'm getting a paint that will take to the walls well, as I've never painted concrete block before. What should I choose, or stay away from? The basement is nicely waterproofed, btw, so no concerns about moisture on the walls.

2007-10-30 05:57:46 · 7 answers · asked by joe friday's grrl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How can you make a pear tree grow really fast?

chz, jordan.

2007-10-30 05:57:05 · 3 answers · asked by jords-will-solve-it 3 in Garden & Landscape

Once I threw the flaming napkin into the sink it went out. However, it left a brown mark in the sink that I can't seem to get out. What should I use to clean the sink and get rid of the "burn" marks. Ps- The sink is just regular, nothing special like marble or anything. The burn color is a light brown around the top of the sink.

2007-10-30 05:38:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have recently come across some nice wood (juniper) to build a deck and make into interior walls in my pool hall. Problem is I do not have many tools! The wood has gone to a mill but is still pretty rough cut and not finished. I am conflicted on ripping the would to size or using a binder. The wood is 20 feet long and varies in width.

2007-10-30 05:31:07 · 10 answers · asked by drewsbrew7 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A friend lives out in the country and her home in being invaded by electrical cord eating mice - in spite help from her cat. My friend won't put out anything to kill the mice, so needs to protect the wires. What can be used? Will a metal pipe/tube ruin any of the electrical properties of the cords. If the cords are put in a box, how much is heat build up (ie fire) a concern?

We need ideas! She lives in the bottom of a valley with no TV, radio or cell phone reception. The satellite Internet is her only link with outside world!

Thanks!

VC

2007-10-30 05:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by books2091 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-30 05:20:45 · 5 answers · asked by judy g 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-30 05:20:28 · 7 answers · asked by jcandbeth 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

can I encourage the green holly berries to turn red?

2007-10-30 05:19:13 · 2 answers · asked by cheese toast 3 in Garden & Landscape

My backyard is 730 inch wide and 300 inch deep. I have neighbors one small street away from my backyard. I need to plant some trees to create privacy. Since the yard is not that big, I am afraid to plant huge trees. For small to median size trees, do you have any suggestion? I know I will have one Maple, but what else?

2007-10-30 05:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by Kayla 1 in Garden & Landscape

Just the kits that u can get at craft stores. I was wonderingn if it is something that u could hang in your window after u make it or does it look like something that a first grader would bring home from school.(No offense kiddo's....I love all of you!) Just dont want to waste the money to buy the supplies, if I am not certain.

2007-10-30 05:15:56 · 4 answers · asked by sassy 2 in Other - Home & Garden

People have told me my bedroom smells of old socks and I do on occasion leave some clothes lying about on the floor. My window is always open too but this doesn't seem to be helping.

What can I do?

2007-10-30 05:14:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Can anyone tell me the approximate cost of having a contractor build a 3 car garge with an apartment above it? The apartment would be about 700 sq. ft. and have cheaper fixtures, carpet, cabinets, etc. Nothing special, vinyl siding, flat lot. I was thinking 25K-30K, or am I way off base?

2007-10-30 05:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I spent quite a bit of money cleaning my carpet with a private company owned by one guy. Now, the carpet is getting darker again where the high traffic areas were, and I am really dissapointed! I actually became kind of friendly with the carpet cleaning guy, helping him with creating flyers and other things to help him with his business. I want to tell him I am not happy with the carpet, but it seems difficult now that we are friends. What should I do???

2007-10-30 05:10:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Just curious on what others think of the idea.

2007-10-30 05:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by Ginger D 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I.e. should I buy a table saw or a circular saw. It will be for home improvement projects including putting up wood stud partitions.

2007-10-30 04:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by sceastwest 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

You would think they would balance quality with price, but it seems price prevails.

2007-10-30 04:50:12 · 8 answers · asked by bphil 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-30 04:45:13 · 3 answers · asked by jeff s 1 in Cleaning & Laundry