Home & Garden - 3 December 2007

I have heard "Bullseye" will work, but need to be sure whatever product I use will not flake off and I will be able to clean the surface paint. That is my problem with the vinyl. It has been there for 30 years and has yellowed. Nothing I have used will clean it.

2007-12-03 23:49:35 · 6 answers · asked by Marg 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I ironed a poodle on my black skirt for a 50's day at school and some of the glue remains--it is white. I have tried soaking and scrubbing and I still have some on my skirt.

2007-12-03 23:44:14 · 22 answers · asked by teachysa 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-03 23:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

hi, we had a hole in the wall (don't ask what happened..lol) anyhow, we had to drywall part of the wall and now i have to repaint it (the rest was only painted 1 year ago so i don't want to do the whole room plus there are 'natural' deviders) anyhow, do i have to paint the whole part with primer or just over the drywalled part? i am just painting it the colour it was again, really dark. thx for advice

2007-12-03 23:30:29 · 3 answers · asked by merlineaton 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a gravel driveway and now that winter is here, I need to be able to shovel/plow it. We don't have a plow ourselves, and it's a huge driveway and gravel area. We also have well water so I am concerned about putting anything down to melt the snow. What do I do ? Can it be plowed or will that mess up teh gravel?

2007-12-03 23:04:31 · 6 answers · asked by cindy10989 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The piece of furniture is a microwave cabinet. The cabinet is light in color. I wanted the piece darker, more of a cherry color. Thanks

2007-12-03 22:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by Judy M 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

A friend suggested that I couldn't light candles that were right next to my mirror as the heat would warp or crack the glass. Does anyone know if that's true?

2007-12-03 22:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by jude878 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i like to burn stuff(old papers, clothes and etcc....)

i also, like to look at fire, i dont have a fireplace,

i am looking for one i can keep in the house, not those huge ones, just a small one.

would it be possible for me to get a metal trash can and make a fire in it, would it be safe?
would it destory the trash can?

2007-12-03 22:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The little compartment where you put the powder has a couple of prongs in it, so I couldn't put a dishwasher tablet in there. Is it ok to just drop it in the dishwasher? I've had the dish-draws for ages but have never been game to try.. silly hey !

2007-12-03 22:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

at the traffic lights, i have seen rats/mice (sometiems 5 at a time!!) running in and out of overgrowing bushes which are about 8 metres long. This is outside a secondary school. I sent an email to the local Council to sort out the rpoblem. Was this the right thing to do ? Thanks.

2007-12-03 22:13:16 · 3 answers · asked by Tigger 2 in Garden & Landscape

I need to modify some hot-air ductworks, and need to buy a few sheets if tin. I'm located near hartlepool in NE england - does anyone know of a reasonably local Sheet metal stockist ?

2007-12-03 22:00:11 · 1 answers · asked by MikeyP 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

250 watt hps HiD light , solely on solar panels , inside my out building running from 3 - 18 hours per day.

2007-12-03 21:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-03 21:41:48 · 2 answers · asked by anil_shaker 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-03 21:09:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-03 21:06:07 · 4 answers · asked by deejay 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A friend of mine just callled me and said that he left a candle burning at work at 5pm. It's a fairly large candle in a glass holder. The glass has a small crack at the bottom. It's been burning for about 14 hours. He is worried that it will burn his building down because of the crack. What are the odds of this happening? THanks!

2007-12-03 21:05:33 · 5 answers · asked by Independence Baby - 7/4/09 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-03 21:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by chucha1983 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-03 20:54:13 · 14 answers · asked by Janet J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to get some pictures on decoration or furniture to children. pls devise some websites....
such as company's websites ...
THANKS!

2007-12-03 20:29:24 · 3 answers · asked by world bird 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

my mom and I are thinking of going in halves on a set of pine wood bunkbeds with underbed drawers. Here is a pic of item. http://cgi.ebay.com/TWIN-TWIN-PINE-BUNK-BED-2-DRAWERS_W0QQitemZ200180723547QQihZ010QQcategoryZ38188QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemCost with shipping/tax/shipping insurance would be $442. When we were out shopping around locally to avoid shipping, one furniture place said he would price match if I brought in online info, but when I mentioned one online was pine he laughed and said pine was junk he only sold oak. His was $573( even with free delivery).. I know oak is better, but the cost of pine ones are already a huge stretch of our budget to get my grandkids these beds....is pine going to not be safe? The salesman made it sound like pine would just fall apart. So I didn't know if it was his way to try and sell his, or if pine was really shabby product.

2007-12-03 20:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm in the process of replacing a major kitchen appliance and wondered when most retailers had their best "sale specials." Is before Christmas, after Christmas, or after New Year the best time to buy? This probably would best be answered by someone with experience in the retail appliance business or a purchaser for new homes or rental units.

2007-12-03 20:20:37 · 1 answers · asked by Bill 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a brand new Amana seer 16 heat pump system. When the heat kicks on the air handler seems to be just circulating air. It doesn't even blow a little warm. The compressor outside does not kick on at all in heat mode and within a minute or so the thermostat flashes AUX HEAT the fan starts moving air faster then the air warms a little. Shouldn't the compressor turn on in heat mode?

2007-12-03 20:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by jeeper7604 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the deionization unit adds 25% to the cost, so I'm wondering how much value does it really add

2007-12-03 20:12:27 · 4 answers · asked by dandyl 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't know what type of locks are used, nor do I know how to find the model number to look it up. All I know is that it's a green, 22.5"x18"x18" safe with a key and a combination that I found by the dumpster.

2007-12-03 20:06:11 · 2 answers · asked by Muad'dib 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a house only five months ago. It's a Victorian stone terrace circa 1900. The house has been recently renovated but I have notice a small crack in the plaster in the kitchen running along the wall right in the corner (where the wall meets the ceiling). Could this just be the result of a bad plastering job or could it be subsidence?

We had a survey and check, etc done only in July 2007 - is there was any history of subsidence or currently any signs of it would the survey pick up on it?

2007-12-03 20:03:52 · 2 answers · asked by Tim 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Which is a greener way of heating my house, Typical fireplace or a pellet stove?

2007-12-03 19:48:36 · 3 answers · asked by christiantrekkie 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

If you want to grow a plant in an area which has no sunlight, you need special, expensive lamps. The bulbs are obviously what make the units so expensive. I am curious to know specifically what makes these bulbs so very different from normal lightbulbs that you would use in a desk lamp, or the overhead light in the living room.

Thanks.

2007-12-03 19:45:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-03 19:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by donnabella70 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a few 1 quart coffee cans, and will 'recycle' them for this purpose if I can find fruits and/or vegetables that will grow to maturity in them.

2007-12-03 19:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Can I use "Caladium bicolor" as a marignal plant in my pond?
If not which species can be used as marginal plant from that family?

2007-12-03 19:21:08 · 3 answers · asked by :) 1 in Garden & Landscape