Home & Garden - 21 December 2007

Is there such a product and where to buy it? I'm making kitchen mats from soft material and would like to spray the backs with rubber or something similar to make them non-slip (like the bathroom mats you can buy). Any ideas?

2007-12-21 03:08:32 · 6 answers · asked by chris n 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

With no offense at all to Yahoo Q & A, or any who might actually click the ad; does anyone else find the mini video ad, even moderately annoying everytime it "Fires up?"

Just wondering?

Steven Wolf

2007-12-21 03:00:50 · 17 answers · asked by DIY Doc 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can I pour them undiluted on my carpet? (seperately of course)

2007-12-21 02:59:27 · 7 answers · asked by designer_bunnie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just bought a house. The previous owners painted the bathrooms, but didn't cover the tile where it meets the wall.

2007-12-21 02:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The third prong from an extension cord broke off and is now stuck in the wall outlet. It is partially sticking out but is it safe to touch it? How should I remove it?

2007-12-21 02:47:15 · 15 answers · asked by DJ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I scrubbed the walls and ceiling with bleach, and repainted the whole bathroom with mold resistant paint, which seems to be working with the kind I used on the ceiling, but not the walls. It keeps comming back on the walls. The bathroom has poor ventilation..there is a ceiling fan, but it seems like moisture still builds up on the walls and takes awile to evaporate. Any help would be great, I'm sick of scrubbing it, and don't want to get sick.

2007-12-21 02:46:27 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-21 02:44:00 · 3 answers · asked by Marci F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

After lighting pilot and leaving lit for multiple minutes before turning to "on", flame goes out almost immediately after turning switch to "on" position instead of lighting. I then can't relight pilot for at least 30 minutes. An suggestions prior to phoning gas company (as instructed on side of heater)?

2007-12-21 02:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by Michael B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi I want to give my microwave a good clean can anyone please give me suggestions to get all the stuff from the inside to go moist so easier to clean...

Cheers for help and Merry Christmas to allxxxxx

2007-12-21 02:39:21 · 12 answers · asked by james b 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

how can i wash my clothes without them fading. i neverrrrr use bleach on my bright clothes and they still tend to fade and i even use less detergenant then needed most of the time. and i always was them in cold water. is there anything else i should do ?

2007-12-21 02:36:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

okay i live in a complex and i live alone.
my dishwasher keeps getting water back up in it and it's dirty water!
i use to use my dish washer 1 time a week!

They said the reason why it don't work is because i dont use it enought. i never had this problem at the other place in the same complex i down sized!

I have called them back to drain that stinky water out and asked them to fix it!
told them i'll run it all the time but i need it fixed!

i think the maintance guy was well not doing his job!
What are my options?

2007-12-21 02:26:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-21 01:52:42 · 5 answers · asked by antiquefan2005 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-21 01:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by antiquefan2005 1 in Garden & Landscape

I just built a new bathroom with a sink and a shower. The sink has great pressure, but in the shower, water barely trickles out. I removed the hoses in the back, and there was a ton of pressure there, so I know its something inside the pipes of the shower. FYI, Its one of those showers with the little wall jets built in. I checked all the rubber washers, and there is no blockage. Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-12-21 01:48:34 · 9 answers · asked by I wanna talk to Samson 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-21 01:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by Sasha ♥ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a townhouse with a wood burning fireplace. I want to build a mantel for it but I do not know what type of material i need.

2007-12-21 01:29:16 · 4 answers · asked by lonely1 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a tree about 1ft in diameter...for many reasons, I can't cut it down but to have it die first. What can I do?
I googled, but confused which is best.
1/ Drill a hole then pour salt to it.
2/ Drill a hole then pour Weed killer to it.
2/ Pour motor oil to it (don't like this--pollution)
3/ Feed it with lots of salt (how much?) since the roots is big and branch out to many directions.
4/ Feed it tons to Nitrogen.
5/ Nail a copper nail to it. (how many? how big the nails?)

2007-12-21 01:26:19 · 13 answers · asked by TampaBay 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking for 2 colours my living room/kitchen is open concept, I plan on doing all the trim in a white colour. I am not good at decorating or picking colours, but I know white walls are not the best idea.

2007-12-21 01:14:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-21 00:56:58 · 3 answers · asked by Gary B 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

on one of these home improvment shows the other night a man had a tap and i would like to know where i can get one from and dont say a plumbing shop or anything bone.
the tap did both hot water as in boiling and also chulled. any ideas many thanks.

in UK

2007-12-21 00:50:25 · 6 answers · asked by ghandi 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Not laminate but solid cherry flooring?? I hoover with soft brush attachment, and just use a damp cloth, then dry with a teatowel. Am i doing the right thing?

Grateful for any top tips!

2007-12-21 00:43:06 · 13 answers · asked by Ж DITA Ж 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

my builder routed the dryer vent about 20' up through the roof. is there any way to vent it into the garage without getting lint all over the place?

2007-12-21 00:19:29 · 5 answers · asked by Dave V 3 in Cleaning & Laundry