Home & Garden - 5 November 2007

Out of cotton, wool, and polyester which has the tightest fibers?

2007-11-05 11:51:50 · 3 answers · asked by amberpiazza 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-05 11:47:44 · 10 answers · asked by debbie.sims 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just moved into my first apartment and have had 2 racoon incounters. The last time it was 10 feet from my door. I am very much a city person therefore Im not one with nature :) Should I be concerned?

2007-11-05 11:47:32 · 15 answers · asked by AP 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I never have before, but I just read an article saying that we should. If you do disconnect them, are you supposed to cover or plug the faucet? Thanks!

2007-11-05 11:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by Emily Dew 7 in Garden & Landscape

Is this your "true" hair color or are you just wishing? Seems like that is all I see at the garden/landscape catagory! Now that I think about it, it's about 90% redhead as opposed to blondes, brunettes, and black in all the catagory's. Ladies, clue me in will ya! Oh.. and I don't have anything against a readheaded women..lol.

2007-11-05 11:31:15 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Billy Ray♥ Valentine 7 in Garden & Landscape

I'm buying a mini-fridge and live in a n apartment by myself. Is there an easy way to carry it up the stairs without breaking my back? Tie a rope to the box maybe and pull it up? It's on the second floor. I know no one and have no friends in the area and I mean no friends. Help.

2007-11-05 11:31:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is it in the plaster or paint? Is it something an average do-it-yourselfer can do?

I have a finished basement. It's got wallpaper on the walls and all the advice I've gotten is to leave the paper up so as not to destroy the walls underneath. It's some kind of drywall underneath the paper but I'm not exactly sure what kind. I don't want to paper the area - it's really big. If I paint, the seams will show, so I don't want to do that, either. I thought that the 'orange peel' effect will cover the seams nicely.

What special equipment is needed? Please be specific so I buy the right things. Thanks!

2007-11-05 11:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am a girl learning electrician. My question is for an electrician tap and drill set with sizes 6/32 to 1/4-20, what do those numbers mean and what is the clearance hole used for?
Also, drills for tap are No. 36, 29, 25, 21, 7 and drills for clearance are No. 28, 19, 10, 10, and 1/4, what do they mean?
I appreatiate it if anybody can help. Thanks.

2007-11-05 11:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by Heidi 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi Guys,

Here is the story. I bought a 40 year old house in LA County and got everything remodeled. However, I only have a building permit for the kitchen, Heating and Air and the windows. A couple of things:

1. I didn't know I need to have things checkout during the remodel. (i did not do that)

2. Also because I only have a permit for the kitchen, what should I do when I am asked about the other items? Stairs? Flooring

I know I made a mistake and should have gotten a permit for everything, but what should I do now? Any words on wisdom would be awesome! What is the best way to handle this situation.

I do have a CA licensed contractor working on my house.

2007-11-05 11:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by GSFKNR 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The door to my bathroom is a sliding pocket door (it recedes into the wall), it seems to have come off the track and now I can't open or close it. It's the back roller (of course the one in the wall) that has come off. Any suggestions?

2007-11-05 11:06:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have drained by system, and fitted a new radiator on the end of the 22mm pipes. the rad is a bathroom towel rail with non-thermostatic valves (on all the time).When I went to refill the heating system, it just would not fill, until I made one of the other rads on.

2007-11-05 11:05:45 · 3 answers · asked by jptilb 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-05 11:04:26 · 12 answers · asked by edwin pimp 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i hate it that when i get a new shirt that is black and ive worn it.
then i put it in the washer with warm water and no clorox. then i put them in the dryer until they are a bit moist and let them dry.
but my clothes still shrink/fade. does anyone have instructions/procedures/tips?

2007-11-05 10:59:38 · 18 answers · asked by edwin pimp 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Stupid thing. I think I should send it to Rome.

2007-11-05 10:53:40 · 14 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Garden & Landscape

Ok, You know how cat urine is full of ammonia, and you aren't supposed to mix bleach and ammonia, well I just cleaned the litter box with bleach. (Just a spray on the empty plastic before filling it with new litter, usually i use Lysol, but I ran out and used a bleach all purpose cleaner instead)

Should i trash it? buy a new one? is it toxic right now? help!

2007-11-05 10:52:14 · 13 answers · asked by Devil's Advocette 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-05 10:45:37 · 5 answers · asked by rambo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I wanna know how to germinate one and from which side? The pointy side or the other side? Can they produce baby avocados in Canada?

2007-11-05 10:45:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm new at this, we just bought a house with a wood burning fireplace and i'm looking for some pointers. When am I supposed to close the flu? Do I keep the glass doors shut or leave them open and keep the screen shut? I guess I just need an overall lesson in maintaining an indoor fire. Thanks for your help.

2007-11-05 10:44:23 · 7 answers · asked by norskybh8 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-05 10:36:50 · 12 answers · asked by sunsetst 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Another Sunday Express People magazine question

2007-11-05 10:36:20 · 2 answers · asked by bobly 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am moving into a home that has a water well, what if any is there in the water pressure. and how does that work. If I am running my shower and doing dishes at the same time will I still have the same pressure or will I lose pressure. What I am asking is it the same.

2007-11-05 10:34:16 · 7 answers · asked by bettie m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have this tree in my yard and it's dropping what I think are nuts. I took pictures. Please tell me what it is. Also is it dangerous for my dog?
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Oh the tree is in North Carolina. I'm not sure if that will help identify it.

2007-11-05 10:19:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Where can I buy roof heating cable to melt snow and ice so it doesn't tear my gutters down? And how much is it?

2007-11-05 10:16:42 · 3 answers · asked by wf6957 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is the best way to keep sharpie ON clothing????....not wash it off.....my friend had her pants signed by her favorite band, and doesnt want it to get washed off. any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-11-05 10:11:23 · 2 answers · asked by rockin2myownbeat 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Everything is going bad in my refrigerator,but everything in my freezer is getting freezer burn. What is wrong with it?? Thanks for your help!

2007-11-05 10:07:43 · 6 answers · asked by lvbrdy4vr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a paper stuck on it that tells the model # energy used etc., but I don't see a year on it anywhere. It's a Carrier packaged outdoor unit. The model# is 48SS-036080311. If anyone has the abilitiy to look up the year on that model and maybe give me any other info I'd appreciate it. It needs to be repaired and I want to make sure it's not too old. Also, if that model is known for having any specific problems I'd like to know that as well.
Thanks!

2007-11-05 10:02:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jane 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to know what kind of wood would be best for me to work with or use. i am building a 32 1/2 x15 x19 shadow box table..i don't know if maple or ceder or some other wood is best please help.

2007-11-05 09:50:39 · 3 answers · asked by -N-Luv- 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-05 09:36:30 · 6 answers · asked by Desperado 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-05 09:34:23 · 3 answers · asked by Angeleka D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My duplex did not come with lights on the ceiliing and the only light switch is the kitchen and I want to install a ceiliing fan in the livingroom. ANY HELP!

2007-11-05 09:33:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs