Home & Garden - 10 December 2007

for x-mas tree can u put outdoor lights on artificial tree?

2007-12-10 15:27:54 · 7 answers · asked by denise l 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-10 15:24:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I've got a convertible and even though I had the top up,heavy rain still got inside of it and flooded the bottom of the car and now it stinks badly.Any idea how to get that smell out?

2007-12-10 14:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by Landshark 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a scented candle that has been sitting in its jar in a closet for over a year. It was put away after only being a burned and melted down a bit. Will it still have its scent if I burn it now, and is it even safe to burn still? The reason I ask about being safe is it seems to have gotten a little soft while in storage, a little spongy-like. I think the warmth of the closet may have affected it.

2007-12-10 14:48:40 · 4 answers · asked by BlueManticore 6 in Other - Home & Garden

do smoke detectors wear out?

2007-12-10 14:43:41 · 11 answers · asked by Ken A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok,
im 14 years old,
and i live in a rather large home.
im sorry, but it smells bad.
what can i do other than just spray stuff like febreeze?
its a clean house, but the smell is ewww !!
anything cheap,
but good?
because im having a couple friends over in 2 days and i dont want them to think my house smells bad.

2007-12-10 14:37:08 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have tried bi carb soda, baking powder and vinegar. Have also heard that you could use bleach but that seems unhealthy. Any ideas anyone?

2007-12-10 14:34:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Model: 79101
Straight shaft trimmer
DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS STRING TRIMMER?

2007-12-10 14:23:26 · 3 answers · asked by David 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-10 14:20:10 · 7 answers · asked by karen 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Modest home, in North Dakota. House faces the street and back has an alley. Garage is in the back of the house, I have a good size deck but no yard to speak of. There is about six to eight feet between me and my neighbors to the left and the right of my house. There is about 40 feet of front yard. Right now I have an ash tree in the front yard, and grass. I think the ask tree will grow too big for the space. I need lots of ideas! I'm trying to get some curb appeal.

2007-12-10 13:48:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-10 13:48:00 · 3 answers · asked by shirley c 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My old water heater is leaking water from somewhere. It is a slow leak but puddles the water up. Is there anything that I should know before install it?

2007-12-10 13:40:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My furnace is a gas hot water system. Lately when it comes on I can hear some water running in the baseboards . It does it for maybe 2 minutes. Seems to be heating ok but wondered if this is normal?

2007-12-10 13:36:38 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My furnace is a gas hot water system. Lately when it comes on I can hear some water running in the baseboards . It does it for maybe 2 minutes. Seems to be heating ok but wondered if this is normal?

2007-12-10 13:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am working on something important today and I just need to know what are the houses of poor people in medieval times made of. I need to know about the roof and especially the walls and doors. If there is any image available, I would also appreciate that. Thank you.

2007-12-10 13:19:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We recently installed a new corner shower unit ( 3 pieces) and used a GE silicone kitchen/bath caulk. The caulk has begun splitting and cracking and it's leaking all over the place. Any ideas of what type of caulk to use to ensure our adhesion to the tub and the shower floor are durable? Also, when pressure is added to the floor or base of the unit, it too leaks. The drain in the middle, could that be siliconed as well to ensure the weight of the "showerer" is not causing the compression of the shower floor to allow for water to leak?>

Thanks!

2007-12-10 13:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-10 13:06:56 · 10 answers · asked by High_Sun 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-10 13:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by High_Sun 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-10 13:02:25 · 2 answers · asked by lex 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What is a good way to plant them? just scatter them out into a big bed or in rows or bunches? I live right on the gulf coast it is 8pm rightnow and 70 degrees out side so I think it will be ok to go ahead and plant and maybe the bugs wont eat up the greens.

2007-12-10 12:58:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Is propane bad for you???

2007-12-10 12:54:36 · 9 answers · asked by limegreen 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just moved into our new home about 4 months ago. We have a GE Profile Built in Microwave. There is a metal square "plate" on the right side wall of the microwave. Somehow it has gotten a small hole in it and whenever we turn on the microwave, there are major sparks. Do you think I need a new microwave (which is about $450 new ) or do you think this is repairable by sears? I don't want to waste a $60 home service fee if I need to just get a new one. Thanks!!

I am also a mother so I NEED a microwave for bottles and quick lunches.

2007-12-10 12:51:28 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie S 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-10 12:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I was sitting on the couch and noticed two little worm like things crawling on the back of my couch! I dont see how they could be maggots because my apartment is clean. I dont have anything dead laying around and my house doesn't smell. The only thing I can think of is if one of my kids lost some food down the couch like crumbs but I still dont think that would be enough for maggots? HELP!!!! I'm so grossed out and dont know what to do!

2007-12-10 12:42:47 · 17 answers · asked by Mia Bella 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to take a hanging lamp and connect it directly to the ceiling so that it works with the light switch. I want to know if I cut the plug off and hook it to the wires in the ceiling? Do I need a grounding wire? Will there be one in the cable?

2007-12-10 12:30:24 · 6 answers · asked by j 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need a good honest answer, preferably from one who has the experience and knowledge first-hand. I also need this information based on a new modeled mobile home; not an older one. I would also like to know the average cost of a newer mobile home of a dealer's lot. I live in the Midwest region. Thanks! :)

2007-12-10 12:28:04 · 5 answers · asked by sara 4 in Other - Home & Garden

if I turn the fan to on it will blow. The main burner is not lighting, any thoughts?

2007-12-10 12:25:18 · 14 answers · asked by jlah_lover 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have back in 1994 trees breaking, power outtages, having to huddle up to stay warm, cooking on a gas cooker brought into the house, water scare,and I caught it all on my veido camera. I feel so sorry for those folks out there in Ok..Mo.. and Illinois . At least I can say been there and done that. But I dont want to do that again. I feel for them ..

2007-12-10 12:22:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

WHEN WE FLUSH THE TOILET IT ALLOWS WATER TO FLOW FROM RIM BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ALLOWING WATER TO FLOW AT BOTTOM AS TO PUSH THE WASTE OUT.ONLY FLUSH FROM RIM AND DONT PUSH OUT.SOMETIMES 3 OR MORE TIMES WE HAVE TO FLUSH IT.COULD IT BE BLOCKED INSIDE TOILET OR SOME OTHER ISSUE?I HAVE NOT TRIED ANYTHING AS OF YET.THANK YOU..FLUSHLESS FROM SC.

2007-12-10 12:20:07 · 3 answers · asked by thomasj29108 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-10 12:14:23 · 2 answers · asked by natwag 3 in Decorating & Remodeling