Home & Garden - 26 November 2007

Why do they throw together some toy handtools ,put them in a litle plastic box,paint them pink, and then call it a " Lady's Toolbox"? That really urks me!

2007-11-26 10:16:45 · 9 answers · asked by Sandyspacecase 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They're new neighbours. I've introduced myself but they never talk and they run away when we are outside. (LOL).

They're building like a granny flat under their house or something without building permits. If it is a flat it will impact on my amenity by reason of the increased density, noise and parking requirements.

Should I dob them in to the authorities and let them handle it - putting my name on the public record? What would you do?

2007-11-26 10:02:56 · 23 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-26 09:54:29 · 5 answers · asked by Dorothy F 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought these very nice Champange glasses, which I would like to give as an Christmas Pressent but the the Price tag is hard to Remove from the Box. Please Help?

2007-11-26 09:54:12 · 5 answers · asked by totallymist 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know if there is a place in orange county, ca that sells concrete footers for posts? Home Depot has some 12" peir blocks, but I was looking for something to go deeper, around 24".

2007-11-26 09:49:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The green and black wire attaching to my dryer is burnt in two. Did this affect my dryer? Can I get a new cord and my dryer work again?

2007-11-26 09:40:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have an 8HP 24"in pather and im trying tofigure out how to give it more power.

2007-11-26 09:31:01 · 2 answers · asked by bakedpotato25 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My apartment is very stuffy--even worse now that the heat is on. (I have my own furnace.) I replaced the carpets with laminate flooring, thinking that would help, but it has not. There is only one set of windows in the apartment, in the bedroom--none in the living room, kitchen, or bathroom. Do you have any suggestions as to how to make it less stuffy and more liveable? (Suggestions not involving a humidifier are most welcome.) My cat and I are miserable; I had a bloody nose this morning from the dryness, and he seems to have lost his meower.

2007-11-26 09:18:04 · 3 answers · asked by kimpenn09 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our current dining set is over 14 years old. Solid glass table and 6 chairs. We have 2 kids, ages 10 and 15. Thinking of getting a counter height "gathering" table with chairs instead of the full size dining table. Any one have any experience with these. I like the idea of a leaf to add more space as needed.

2007-11-26 09:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by sunybuni 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

ok for my scicne prject im going to do what type of flowers grow better in which soil but idk which flowers and soil to use for ti sp i would like to try to diff solis with one type of flower and can you suggest a flower that grows fast too.

2007-11-26 09:12:29 · 3 answers · asked by alison c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

do you tackle home improvement/repair projects yourself because you like to or because you can't find a qualified and/or affordable craftsperson?

2007-11-26 08:55:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 08:51:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We have all the major stuff, sofas, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster that sort of thing. And we have most accesories too, What other things do we need for a house?

My works giving me a £50 voucher to spend instore and I dont wanna waste it on rubbish. I wanna get house things.

2007-11-26 08:35:26 · 21 answers · asked by Ste444 4 in Other - Home & Garden

i have always wanted a bonsai, i think that they are just gorgeous!!
So anyway, i bought one 2 weeks ago, back then it was green and beautifull!
Now the leaves have fallen off, all except a few, and it looks pretty sad!
I have followed the instructions carefully, and have done all that it tells, but something has gone wrong, please help!

2007-11-26 08:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by BUTTERFLY 3 in Other - Home & Garden

ok so we all know that a palm tree grows in a tropical climate/beach area right? and we all know that evergreen trees grow in a snowy and sometimes warm climate right? well we all know that you can't grow a palm tree in the snow because it'll freeze and die, but can u grow an evergreen in a year-round warm climate? b/c it can survive both in the cold and warm, but does it NEED winter to survive? random quesiton i know but i'm just curious...thx!

2007-11-26 08:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have 3 sets of candles called Carolites made by a company in Hong Kong called Calfax Inc. I am looking for the light bulbs that go in the candles there are 3 candles on each base. Any help where I can find these bulbs would be greatly appreciated I love them and want to use them. Patty B

2007-11-26 08:02:19 · 1 answers · asked by patty b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

you know i learn new things everyday. like for example found out that i shouldnt prune my cherry tree as the fungal spores causing sliverleaf are rife at this time of year. If the tree becomes infected then it would have slowly died.
Second thing i learned was that you shouldnt put your curtains in the wash. i mean i did consult the manual and i did what it said. low temp, low spin cycle and on delicates setting but they have shrunk by about 4 inches off the ground.
any ways to reverse this? i could stretch it again i suppose. any chemical that could help.

2007-11-26 07:33:01 · 13 answers · asked by g l 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Well, that door is an 20 year old patio door. Its a double sided sliding door. Very heavy indeed. The frame in which it sits in, is giving up on us. I can't hardly opening it nor closing it. We get ton's of cold air through it. Any suggestions of an easy and cheap fix besides having to purchase a new one?

2007-11-26 07:29:48 · 3 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 07:13:58 · 2 answers · asked by natasha a 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to buy probably on ebay some outdoor inflatables, I got 2 great used ones last year on ebay so I know how they work and all, but I am trying to price them. I know Gemmy is a great brand and many< I think, have tried to copy them. I don't have to have top notch, but I do want ones that will hold up from year to year. Is Airblown a different company and are they good and tell me what other companies are good or bad or ?? I dont have a lot to spend, but love to cheer up the yard for the neighborhood kids, not to keep up with the Jones, so update this Grandma aged 56 OK ? thanks

2007-11-26 07:13:55 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

In order to save money, I have moved my puter and most into my nicely heated 12x15 ft room. I spend 75% of my time in this room. I intend to leave the house furnace off and use only a portable effeicient space heater, is there anything I should worry about in not heating the rest of the house except in the evening when I am out there watching TV ? NO, the pipes won't freeze I live in Or and it does get below freezing but rarely below about 26F

2007-11-26 07:10:21 · 6 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 07:06:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-26 07:05:27 · 6 answers · asked by gjumph_99 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-26 06:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by william h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-26 06:56:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-11-26 06:54:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-11-26 06:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My landlord won`t come and fix my fire(it won`t light), i`m sick off ringing them only to be fobbed off, "we`ll ring u back in the next few day`s", what can i do bearing in mind i can`t afford to move/get evicted at the mo. I always pay my rent.

2007-11-26 06:36:40 · 10 answers · asked by Rob.1. 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking to redecorate my bedroom and was considering draping fabric on the walls rather than painting.

I'm trying to achieve a sort of boudoir/chamber feel with rich colors and patterns. I have a couple problems though: a) my landlord won't allow me to drill into the walls (I was thinking about using curtain rods) and b) I can't find much about decorating with fabric online.

Has anybody ever done this? If so... is there an alternative to curtain rods? Are there poles or stands that I can drape fabric too and place in front of my walls? I'm so lost and I need help!

To view what sort of look I'm trying to acheive:
http://www.labarc.com/Black/InaraShuttleInterior.jpg

2007-11-26 06:27:49 · 6 answers · asked by * Kimberley * 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Type Y bag (with square cardboard around hole) does not seem to fit bag housing, which has taller, skinnier rectangular hole and no apparent way to attach bag

2007-11-26 06:12:38 · 1 answers · asked by Randy W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs