Home & Garden - 16 December 2007

If you were a garden flag and there was very strong winds, where would you be?
Seriously, my garden flag is gone! It came off it's flag stand and no where to be found?
And no, it's not up my b**t.

2007-12-16 23:25:24 · 11 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

recently we got repainted our house....but while painting workers dropped the paints many where inside my house i tried carosin & coconut oil to remove the stains but never worked out....pls tell me some solution to get rid off this problem...thnx in advance...ve a nice day all <{8>D

2007-12-16 23:04:17 · 9 answers · asked by ronroonldino 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

last night we had a snowstorm and my husband heard sparkling electrical sounds in the basement comingfrom in behind our entertainment unit, he shut the power off to the basement but now we are wondering if water got in behind the wall where the plug is or what happened. How do we approach the situation without getting electricuted?

2007-12-16 22:56:50 · 4 answers · asked by girl 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-16 22:20:45 · 10 answers · asked by smudgeuk9 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I believe Robins are very teritorial and will fight to the death - I have at least two, maybe three who turn up in my garden (presumably they have carved it up among themselves).

All my birdfeeders are in one place - is this going to cause conflict?

2007-12-16 21:59:14 · 7 answers · asked by P P 3 in Garden & Landscape

Seriously. To wash with cold water takes ages to fill.

2007-12-16 21:53:24 · 6 answers · asked by clowe722 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

It has a very strong smell and it is like a long thin dark green leaf and it has a very soft velvety feelign when you rub it between you fingers. I was told it was Thyme but I don't think so becasue Thyme looks different.

2007-12-16 21:21:54 · 6 answers · asked by TH, CB + part of SJ family ☆ 5 in Garden & Landscape

I have an oil fired steam furnace. The furnace seems to have its own temperature control now. The thermostat sets to 62 degrees, but the furnace has been maintaining 84 degrees. I know it's not the thermostat because I removed it from the wall and the same thing happens. Anyone have an idea on what's going on?

2007-12-16 20:33:01 · 1 answers · asked by AnswerMan 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the species of bench?

2007-12-16 20:12:01 · 4 answers · asked by paul 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I've got a window-unit air conditioner running in my room, and really like to have the room cold at all times ( I drop it down to 65-67 at night) because the rest of the house is roasting, and I sleep MUCH better when it is cold. I'm in eastern Texas, and it usually does not drop a couple degrees lower than 32 at night.

I know that a lot of people take the aircon out during winter, but that is not an option, and I would highly prefer to be able to run it, rather than letting it sit immobilized. I recognize it is recommended not to keep it on, but our winters here are very light, so I am curious.

Can I safely do it? Sort of desperate, because there is no other way to cool the room anywhere near 67, and it gets too toasty to sleep comfortably.

Alternatively, I can set it to run on FAN, which circulates air and doesn't cool. Is that safer than running it on COOL? I'd rather it on cool, if possible. Help, please :)

2007-12-16 19:54:47 · 8 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've lived in my home town for a while but, i just noticed that there are lights on top of the towns h2o tower, why?

2007-12-16 19:36:21 · 2 answers · asked by Headiedoll 5 in Other - Home & Garden

How can i test these to know if i have to replace. I think it is the nozzle cause my reset switch is tripping.

2007-12-16 19:33:01 · 1 answers · asked by John D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a small george forman grill. it doesnt have removable plates. cleaning the thing is a pain!!! I was wondering will I break it if I actually clean it in my sink? as in like having running water on it?

i love the non-stick plates i just hate how it takes to clean it. i would be faster if I could just pick it up and run water over them

2007-12-16 19:24:04 · 9 answers · asked by nicoℓe 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just bought a place, and I have been getting conflicting opinions, from the insurance company specifying that I have to keep it "clear", to the man who did the pre-purchase home inspection saying to leave a couple inches accumulation. Just need a good rule of thumb. I have a roof rake.

2007-12-16 19:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by locked_andloaded 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is my first House and I would like to make the yard as pretty as I can with plants that required a lot of care. Because I have a back injury. I am looking for beautiful colors as well as being hearty. Please let me know when as well as what other plants and flowers I should consider. I live in Hampton,VA
Thank you kandy4u49t@yahoo.com

2007-12-16 18:38:01 · 8 answers · asked by kndy_50 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-16 18:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by kerobokan128 1 in Garden & Landscape

im not sure what it is, but whenever my mother washes my shirts they always end up getting white streaks on them. usually ive noticed faded streaks around the necklines and chest area. she says she doesnt use bleach often in the washer and i know she doesnt use it for colors, but why is this happening? all of my shirts are being ruined.

2007-12-16 18:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am just wondering if it will clog anything.. I don't really care that the necklace is lost because it wasn't very expensive but I just don't want the necklace to mess up anything. I REALLY don't want to open all the pipes and stuff either, messy job. Notice that this is the whole necklace, it was just a silver chain with a cross..

So is there any harm in leaving the necklace in the drain?

2007-12-16 17:42:18 · 8 answers · asked by xtina(: 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

this building has been empty for several years. i rented it out a couple monhs ago have had no problems.
but with the heat running the last few weeks the smell is getting stronger. there is no kitchen IT IS NOT ONIONS
i can not find the sourse of the smell.
what can it be?
how do i get rid of it?
how do i keep it from comming back?

2007-12-16 17:38:50 · 3 answers · asked by mkst 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

in a few places there are holes that is letting water get into the shed. Is there any type of selant that can be used to stop the leaks until spring when i can probably replace the top then.

2007-12-16 17:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by rocky 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried a vinegar based glass cleaner but still streaky... Any ideas?

2007-12-16 17:23:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't have a fireplace set and it seems a lot easier if I could just vacuum up the mess. Is this safe to do?

2007-12-16 17:22:05 · 8 answers · asked by AggieAM 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-16 17:01:15 · 3 answers · asked by copper 5 in Garden & Landscape

We just recently bought a 90 yr old home. The rooms in the upper floors shake when sanitation or delivery trucks go by and it is disconcerting. We are not sure if we should just chalk it up to the character of the house or call a contractor to check out the foundation. We are also a 15 min walk away from the beach, do water tables play a part in the stability of the home?

2007-12-16 16:53:56 · 6 answers · asked by sunnnia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my grandad had an extension built and the person that wired in the light has used normal 3 core indoor cable. but he has wired it into the kitchen so it can plug into a socket which meant that the cable goes outside along the wall for 5ft. is this legal, electrically safe etc. normal cable,not boxed in, exposed to elements etc?

2007-12-16 16:53:50 · 10 answers · asked by pink0666floyd 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-16 16:40:47 · 4 answers · asked by shawna_fob 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to but a co-worker a sewing machine for Christmas. I know that one of the reasons she wants a sewing machine is to sew her jeans. What is the best brand to buy for this purpose?

2007-12-16 16:31:13 · 11 answers · asked by mcrystal107 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-16 16:22:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-16 16:04:16 · 5 answers · asked by sagamore_and_uncas 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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2007-12-16 16:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by Agnes 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)