Home & Garden - 20 November 2007

Anyone know the proper wattage for the little bulbs that go into the ovens these days(not microwave, but standard oven)?
Thanks

2007-11-20 23:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by chris_6212 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My sofa keeps scratching the floorboards, is there something flat I can use to prevent the floor from being scratched.

To be honest I do know there are these things you can use but I have no idea what they are called and where to find them. I searched the net for ages and I can't find anything.

Any DIY ideas, suggestions welcome or if anybody knows what these things are that you put under the sofa stands to prevent them from scratching the boards.

Thank you.

2007-11-20 23:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by vik 4 in Other - Home & Garden

We had this 3 feet by 6 feet tarpaulin printed for an event. Unfortunately, we had trouble with the venue so the event was moved to a later date. We can't afford to have another tarpaulin printed with the date corrected because we've gone way over budget!

Can anyone suggest ways to cover up the old dates and replace them with the new one on the tarpaulin? The background color is multi colored and plain paper might not be a good idea.

But any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

2007-11-20 23:18:53 · 2 answers · asked by apricots 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i found a 22 inch cast iron scroll saw with a 950 strokes per minute. its made in taiwan. im plannig to buy this what do you think?

2007-11-20 23:16:10 · 1 answers · asked by scroll,saw 1 in Other - Home & Garden

a dry wall board to a cement floor, but cannot see a way to do it. Is there any special method of doing that? The dry wall board is supposed to become a sort of privacy screen hiding the on-suite bathroom/toilet from the bedroom.
Any advice?

2007-11-20 22:57:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it normal, in a new bathroom that has just been retiled, for there to be a greyish deposit on the floor after it gets wet? I'm guessing this is just water bringing up excess cement from inbetween the floor tiles.

Is this normal?

And is it temporary?

Anything I can / should do right now, e.g. with sealant, or will it pass eventually, like most painful things in life, LOL?

2007-11-20 22:53:58 · 5 answers · asked by Bowzer 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The pressure should remain for at least 8 hours constantly.

2007-11-20 21:33:14 · 2 answers · asked by wilson m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do I have to re-paint, or is there a way of getting the smoke / carbon marks off the paintwork from having a candle lit too close to the wall. I've tried with a damp cloth, but this just seems to have smudged it rather than cleaned off the mark.

2007-11-20 19:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by matknife 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

in my kitchen escpecially around the stove, i have grease splatters on the paint (alot of it from the recent owners) and i cant get it off. Ive used plenty of products and nothings working. Im not repainting for another year or two due to various reasons so i thought to make my kitchen still look nice to see if anyone would know of anything to use on the painted walls in my kitchen to get stains and splatters off!!! All the help will be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-11-20 18:46:02 · 4 answers · asked by short_n_sweet70301 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I remember as a child my mother said don't put steamy hot stuff into the fridge.

2007-11-20 18:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Jacks036 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

but i still cant catch it . Pest control are coming but i have to wait 2 weeks and i cant cope. I have a 16 month old son what else can i do i just want to leave home

2007-11-20 18:32:04 · 14 answers · asked by keljonjack 2 in Other - Home & Garden

When I moved into my apartment I had nice hardwood floors. Now after two years I have noticed that the areas where people walk have become squeaky and creaky, while untouched areas are still firm and quiet. Is there some polyurethane coating that may have worn off in the time since I moved in? Some other reason why these areas are squeaky?

2007-11-20 18:18:39 · 10 answers · asked by FullFaith 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

No cheap bulbs here. The circuit that runs from my kitchen to the laundry keeps blowing out. Bulbs last max 3 months, even the long life ones. I recently had to replace a light fixture and noted the old fixture wasn't earthed correctly (screw was hitting wire casing, but not connecting). Could this lack of earth be the cause? It only appears to be this circuit as well, everything else in the house is fine. Electrician is the obvious solution, but their is a shortage of service this time of year - December 22 is the date I have one booked. Any help now is appreciated.

2007-11-20 17:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

if there is a couch over a heater vent and the heater is on, will the couch absorb the heat. if so, will the heat absorbed by the couch be emited back into the room?

2007-11-20 17:28:01 · 5 answers · asked by Kili 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-20 17:20:12 · 2 answers · asked by Augustmoon 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-20 17:16:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Can I use the same meter from a 100 amp meter socket and install it in a 200 amp meter socket or do I have to get a new meter ? And how do i know if my service drop line wires are big enough to supply 200 amps to the house ?

2007-11-20 16:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by stj 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Are there any products or special techniques you can use to remove acrylic paint from fabric? I got paint on my cotton T-shirt today and have been at it all night trying to peel it off with a knife. It's not working too well.
Anything is welcome. Thanks!

2007-11-20 16:02:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Base and upper. Thanks

2007-11-20 15:57:15 · 2 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a thick king mattress and have problems finding sheets that fit correctly. They either are too small and come off in the middle of the night which sucks or they stay on but get loose. I just want sheets that stay on and fit tight. Just bought some new ones that are nice but they are not tight. Any suggestions on keeping the sheets tight?

2007-11-20 15:40:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

In the city of Sonoma CA, there is a row of trees on 2nd Street that produce a Fall crop of fruit that is chartreuse and yellow . The tree looks like a Cottonwood tree (not as tall) and the fruit resembles a human brain, varying in size from a softball to a large Grapefruit. It smells like a cross between a pineapple and pine tree. I have trepidation about eating this fruit as I cannot find any reference to it's toxic nature.

2007-11-20 15:21:59 · 10 answers · asked by Kamp 4 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a old home. When the countertops were installed, linoleum was put on. Like you would do laminate. As I am not ready to replace the countertops, what do you suggest to cover the linoleum. It really shows the age of my kitchen.

2007-11-20 14:38:17 · 7 answers · asked by witchywoman 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I bought white 100% polyester SHEER curtains. When I took them out of the packaging, there were fold lines throughout each panel. I thought washing them (on the delicate cycle) would release the wrinkles. I washed and dried them, but they are worse than ever now! The wrinkles have multiplied! I've tried spraying them with water and ironing them out but I can not get the hundreds of wrinkles out! I hung them up in my windows anyway, hoping that that gravity would help. It hasn't. Is there any product on the market that can be sprayed directly on polyester to release the wrinkles? HELP! I have company coming for Thanksgiving! Thanks! :P

2007-11-20 13:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by Primrose 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

When there are cool products like a LaundryPure (over time save money without using detergent and hot water in the laundry process.)

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2007-11-20 13:21:19 · 7 answers · asked by freshmenz 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-20 13:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to move my bathroom drain 18 inches to the right for a new vanity. It drops straight down right now. Can I just cut the line and do an elbow to where I need it?

2007-11-20 13:16:28 · 4 answers · asked by ryno_shdw 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

coat looks a little white

2007-11-20 13:12:16 · 2 answers · asked by Pancho 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried everything to get rid of the smell. It smells like some one has used it, and didnt flush. I have tried the drop in deodorizers, including the bleach ones and it disguises it for a day or two but then it is right back even worse. How do you get rid of the smell? I have a housefull of people coming for Thanksgiving, and dont want them to smell it. Please help.

2007-11-20 13:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by diva42nite 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-11-20 12:58:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Thanks

2007-11-20 12:55:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry