Home & Garden - 8 December 2007

The problem I'm having is that the underarms of some of my favorite shirts are becoming stiff and some are kinda white looking. It almost feels waxy in a way, but not really. It's hard to explain. I am pretty sure it's from my deodorant, but I don't know how to get it out. When I just wash them it doesn't come out. I can't wear some of my shirts because of it. Does anyone know a way to get rid of this?

2007-12-08 12:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by samson316 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We've been burning for over 2 months now, and we haven't had a problem till just last Wednesday when it started to snow. The problem we are having is it's billowing smoke into the house but only when we open wood burner to put wood into it. We have checked the flue is open, there is no blockage in the chimney or pipes, and all the vents in the burner are clear. The logs usually burn really hot but since Wednesday they only seem to smolder and burn really slowly. Not only does the flue fail to draw at the beginning , but it also is failing to draw after the fires been burning for a couple hours.

2007-12-08 12:18:34 · 7 answers · asked by wlindberg2006 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The hose that came with my compressor was too small so I decided to upgrade the size. The one that I bought has male threaded ends.

I have a brass connector piece that has a female threaded end to screw onto the male hose end as well as the standard male end to go into the quick release thing on my compressor.

My question is, when I attach the adapter piece of the hose, how tight should I make it?

If
1 = light finger tightning
2 = medium finger tighting
3 = tight finger tightning
4 = max finger tightning
5 = 4 + a light wrench tightnen
6 = 4 + a medium wrench tightnen
7 = 4 + a tight wrench tighten
8 = 4 + maximum wrench tighten

Does anyone recommend teflon tape on the threads?

Thanks

2007-12-08 12:13:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Here's the problem, when the laundry gets done, my jeans always come out lighter. I dont want super light jeans. There's no beahc used, all that's used is soap, so why are my jeans getting lighter in colour without bleach. they look bad now, they looked better darker, but why are my jeans always coming out lkighter each wash? is there a way to stop this? These jeans are worth a lot of money and i hate to see them get lighter and ruined.

2007-12-08 12:11:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-08 12:07:43 · 6 answers · asked by David J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I work in a facility that has place mats near entryways and rugs approxamtly 10x10 covering tiled areas throughout the building... Just like to know what's best... Need to know type of thing... Good day

2007-12-08 12:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by william p 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i am looking to get me a nail gun. i would like to use it for framing and also wall trim. when i went to the home depot today there were at least 50 styles. i dont want to buy one and its only good for one type of work, i need one for multiple applications. any advice would be great! i know NOTHING about them.

2007-12-08 12:04:07 · 5 answers · asked by f4.ltz400 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

ok i know that it sounds really pitiful that i dont know how, but its true!! what should i do?? whats the whole deal with warm and cold water and light and dark colors?? ahhh.
please dont criticize...i really do need help!

2007-12-08 12:01:46 · 4 answers · asked by jamie 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Whats the trick in making it shine to a glossy type look... You know it's like walking on glass or water type of thing... kudos to you all and good day my friends.

2007-12-08 11:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by william p 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Have trie sprinkling bi-carb on it then use hot water
tried vanish
And hot water and fairy.
Any other ideas please??

2007-12-08 11:49:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We want to add a small, simple bathroom on our main floor. It would be right next to the kitchen (there's a wall seperating the kitchen and the room where we plan on putting the bathroom). The upstairs and basement bathrooms are right above and below the kitchen. My dad is a construction worker and will add the walls and other things. I just want to know the price to have a plumber put the piping for a sink and toilet. We're in the process of toilet training our daughter and we don't want it to be too much of hassle for her to go upstairs because they are very deep stairs and because it'll increase her chances of not making it to the toilet on time.

2007-12-08 11:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by c.alonso04 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I feel such a strong urge to have my home spotless..I just get this urge to clean my house from top to bottom after seeing just one tiny speck of crumb on my floor I must vacuum,mop, and go on to other rooms in my home. It seems I can not even type this question without feeling this urge to clean the keyboard or computer screen..EVERYTHING IS SPOTLESS BUT I NEED TO CLEAN MORE! This has been going on since I moved into my new home. What is wrong with me? I feel if I walk away or go to bed without my home spotless that something will happen..I can't sleep until my home is spotless, I cant eat until my home is spotless! PLEASE HELP! WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP THIS URGE!!?

2007-12-08 11:48:56 · 30 answers · asked by kyras_mommy121205 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

don't ask questions......just answer the question.....i know, i'm stupid

2007-12-08 11:48:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm prepping steel gutters that have been installed for 8 months, but not painted yet, for painting. Any other recommended remedies?

2007-12-08 11:46:19 · 5 answers · asked by Jeremy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

okay i was just in the kitchen baking a pumpkin pie and near the kitchen we have a sliding glass door. outside the door we have a porch that is screened in and i thought i heard one of the oustide doors (on the porch) open, and so i stopped moving and i heard it close. i am positive that it did, and i didnt imagine it. the sliding door was open cuz we live in florida so we were getting a breeze and after i heard the door close i ran into my bedroom and locked the door. we have security cameras but for some reason none of them are working. i am so freaked out. what would you do?

or do you think its just paranoia cuz i just saw some scary movies? i know for a fact that the door opened and closed though.

2007-12-08 11:42:04 · 44 answers · asked by live4fun1121 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

DON'T ANYONE SAY DYSON! I own a dyson and it sucks (yellow). It hardly has any sucking power at all. It was fine at first but I used a cheaper one when I was helping clean my brothers house and it did so much better. As for a Kirby it's price is way out there if I'm going to pay that much for a vacum I should be able to drive it to work. I'm looking for a bagless I thought the more you pay the better, like not. So which is the best to go with ( NO DYSON OR KIRBY)

2007-12-08 11:37:08 · 10 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-08 11:29:48 · 6 answers · asked by nahla_0812 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hello,
Does anybody have a solution for keep kitchen grease off the walls, counters, and stove? I don't want to use chemical solutions to clean the stove after cooking because I'm not sure how safe are those chemicals to be using in the kitchen. Currently I have aluminum foils covering the stove area and it disgust me because it's so aesthetically unappealing. Is there a material that I can use to cover my stove area and have it look appealing?

...or does anybody know that the chemicals solutions use for cleaning safe and kitchen friendly?

Thanks.

2007-12-08 11:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by taylornguyen3000 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

a dozen roses in a glas vase

2007-12-08 11:26:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I care for my elderly aunt and after I wash her clothes which she leaks urine into, they still smell. I have used a combination of laundry soap, dry bleach and liquid fabric softener and still have no luck getting the smell out.

2007-12-08 11:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by bearzhere 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

When filling a bath tub the water runs for a few minutes but then with a loud thump or hammering sound stops running.

If I turn off the handles, wait a moment and turn them on it will run a few seconds before doing the same thing.

The same thing happens if I use, either or both of the handles.

The two valves are connected to a Tee which is connected to a 3/4inch washing machine hose which is connected to the tub. The bath tub has a integrated fiberglass waterfall spout with a 3/4 threaded connection.

The noise is loud. I cannot tell if it is in the tub or behind it, but I suspect it is behind it.

The access panel does not give me access to this side of the tub.

Sometimes it leaks a trickle, but most of the time it shuts off completely.

It is upstairs, all of the other faucets, sinks, toilets work fine. Water pressure seems fine. Connected to city, not well.

Thanks thanks thanks!

2007-12-08 11:23:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The office is 5000 sq ft and 90% of it is carpet. Should I charge by sq ft or hour ? If so how much per sq ft for the carpet? I live in Ontario,Canada too. Thanks

2007-12-08 11:21:28 · 2 answers · asked by adahen2 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm not a master gardener, I just wanted some low-maintenance plants to decorate my room. I looked at the Chia herb garden on amazon and it got terrible reviews. Any ideas?

2007-12-08 11:10:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-08 11:00:26 · 1 answers · asked by Lauren 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Because it is so cold outside, when I light the fireplace the cold air is rushing down the chimney and into the house making it very smoky. Once the air is heated, 10 min or so, the flow reverses and heads back up the chimney. How do I light a fire without getting the smoke in my house?


yes its clean and the flu (sp?) is open.

2007-12-08 10:58:42 · 10 answers · asked by noahdarrow 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a door knob that will open the door on the inside in both the locked and unlocked position. If I am not careful to check both sides, I can get locked out. Is there a way to change it to feel locked on BOTH sides? It is a new Schlage lock.

2007-12-08 10:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by antonsfo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-08 10:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mone 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-08 10:43:11 · 9 answers · asked by hj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I also would like to plany a River Birch...now a good time for it too?

Cheers!

2007-12-08 10:38:10 · 2 answers · asked by waku 1 in Garden & Landscape

so, i have a hot tub (out door) and for my friend's birthday, we were going to cook her dinner, then we were going to go into my hot tub. However, there is leaves and stuff that got inside, so we have to clean it out. If we clean it out at 10, start heating it at 11 (AM) will it be ready by, say, 6 that night? by the way, its about 35 degrees outside, so thanks for your answers!

2007-12-08 10:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by ▐▀▀▼▀▀▌ ► Pogo ◄ ▐▄▄▲▄▄▌ 3 in Other - Home & Garden