Home & Garden - 2 November 2007

So I was getting ready to install the new garage door opener, and I opened the box and pulled out the instructions. The first thing it said was "You need a screwdriver", and I thought , well, yeah, probably if I am going to do all this work, so I went in and fixed myself a screwdriver. I went back out to the garage and looked at the instructions again, and it said "You need a screwdriver", so , hey, why not. I had another screwdriver, but after the fourth or fifth time of reading these instructions, I didn't want to put in that dang garage door opener anymore. Now , what I want to know is this. Why do they make instructions like that? I remember that trick Proctor and Gamble played on me with "Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat" dangit, I was in the shower for three days. What do you think?

2007-11-02 09:21:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-02 09:19:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anna__Banana 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi, i've just bought a dartboard and cabinet (Phil Taylor set from Argos) but am not sure how and where to put it up. The best place in the house would be on a plasterboard wall. Would a plasterboard wall be strong enough to support a cabinet and dartboard and if so what is the best way of fitting it? Thanks in advance.

2007-11-02 09:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by Corble 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a tree in my backyard that is actually the neighbors. However, it is leaning so far into my yard that it is bending the fence. I want to cut it back so far that it is basically the trunk. That way it won't take my fence down. I am only taking the portion down that is on my property. Are there any issues I should consider? Does my neighbor have any say in this?

2007-11-02 09:15:21 · 5 answers · asked by AColling74 2 in Garden & Landscape

in order to produce more grapes next summer

2007-11-02 09:09:30 · 3 answers · asked by johnny b good 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-11-02 09:04:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want him to reuse the existing 200 bags we already have. Every time I know for sure that I'm grocery shopping I'll bring a bunch of plastic bags with me. I'm trying to be environmentally friendly here but I guess the idea has never crossed his mind.

2007-11-02 09:01:22 · 6 answers · asked by Gary Y 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

They are not yellow, they are white

2007-11-02 09:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I've noticed that many of my shoes, including my dress shoes, tend to stink up after a while. Even after I spray the inside with Lysol and let them sit outside for a while, they still stink. I've bought charcoal shoe insoles in the past to absorb some of the smell, but still my shoes get all sweaty and smelly. Is there any way to fix this problem? Any recommended spray or something I can do for shoes that are too stinky already.

2007-11-02 08:59:08 · 22 answers · asked by Ryan 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-02 08:57:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

we have been encouraged to use these new energy saving light bulbs by our local council ,fair enough we get them free but they last less time normal ones and sometimes they work sometimes they don't one day there dull the next there bright help me out does anyone eles have this problem?and what can i do to sort the problem
thanks folks

2007-11-02 08:55:07 · 15 answers · asked by hardfok 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please give instructions on how to stack a tilted wedding cake with flowers between the tilts. The tilts are very angled. Thanks

2007-11-02 08:40:04 · 2 answers · asked by shirl a 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Gro-Lite or a cheaper AroGrow?(or who ever it is spelled)

2007-11-02 08:34:21 · 3 answers · asked by amanda b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Gro-Lite or a cheaper AroGrow?(or who ever it is spelled)

2007-11-02 08:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by amanda b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJpBE-NymUk

2007-11-02 08:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

LORD HELP ME!! I have been removing wallpaper for the past 3 days. I am almost finished except that I can't get behind the toilet to get off the last of it. I am going to need to paint behind it also. I think that I will be able to reach if I can just remove the tank, but I don't know how. PLEASE HELP. Thanks

PS does anyone know of a neutral, relaxing color to paint a bathroom?

2007-11-02 08:23:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I just went to Dove's website for their free samples. I will take samples for almost anything, cleaning products, makeup, skin care, baby products, etc.
Thanks! You gotta love free samples.

2007-11-02 08:23:09 · 5 answers · asked by dvnlady 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Its a carpeted bathroom so I need somthing that wont take the color off the carpet. I need somthing STRONG. Any IDeas?

2007-11-02 08:20:51 · 14 answers · asked by now_until_eternity 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-02 08:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by Unoptrid1aq 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-02 08:06:38 · 6 answers · asked by Julianna R 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-02 08:06:19 · 3 answers · asked by Sicilian Godmother 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

I use Murphys oil soap and clean them on my hands and knees, immediately drying with a soft dry towel after washing every part. I use very nice knee pads, so my knees don't hurt at all. Thing is, this is a TOUGH job, as my back and neck gets sore. Any suggestions, or perhaps ways to kneel so that it puts less pressure on my back? Let me in on some secrets you may know of. THANKS!!!

2007-11-02 08:05:42 · 7 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-02 08:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a black, 70% silk, 30% cotton, knit sweater that has accumulated deodorant on the inside underarms. So far I have only tried the dry cleaner, and washing it in cold water on the hand-wash cycle with a "delicates" detergent, and a small amount of liquid fabric softener. Please tell me what is best to try next.

2007-11-02 08:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by jenn 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hooked up to the main water line at our house ~ it is broken and needs to be replaced ~ repairman are from $300-$700. My husband wants to go to Home Depot, get the part and replace himself. How hard would that be? I am thinking that it must be problematic because the cost for repairman is so high..... Any thoughts or comments will be MUCH appreciated.

2007-11-02 07:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by nanofthesea 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm registering for a sander since I'm the handyman of our duo, and I like to refinish things like desks, dressers, etc. (I've even done a small sailboat). I've done all the sanding by hand previously, but an electric sander would make things so much easier! What type of sander would be best for these types of products? Any suggests as to brands that are good?

2007-11-02 07:57:54 · 8 answers · asked by Solorya 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

my mother cuts up and uses my old school tights for tying up her tomato plants etc..but it l tell her to use her own as mine are "Black" Opaque [stand out too much] while hers are skin/brown colour,,but she reckons as mine are 60 denier they last longer ...nobody uses black tights for tying up plants do they..?

2007-11-02 07:52:48 · 3 answers · asked by lucy79grey 1 in Other - Home & Garden

In my garden I have plants that are in really good shape, no deseases or bugs and I don't want them anymore. What should I do with them?

2007-11-02 07:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by shelbsyd 2 in Garden & Landscape

My carpet is a light blue just so you know

2007-11-02 07:45:18 · 9 answers · asked by Ilovescrubs 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My wife wants to make them out of dora or wonder pet material but we cant find anything accept comforter sets.Got any Ideas

2007-11-02 07:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling