Home & Garden - 26 December 2007

All of the sudden I don't hardly have any hot water. Just enough to take maybee a 2 minute shower. This is with only the hot water faucet turned on, not the cold, and the water is not super super hot like it normally would be with just the hot water faucet turned on, just warm enough to shower. And then after the 2 minutes it quickly gets colder and colder and then its gone. Coincidently, this started as soon as it got really really cold outside, which is what makes me wonder if my water heater is broken or if it is something else. The energy guide sticker on it is dated October 1988 so it is really old..... Should I just replace it or could it be something else? I dont want to replace it and still not have hot water. I have 4 kids in the house!

2007-12-26 13:28:12 · 1 answers · asked by Afton 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I and should I seal the new laminate wood flooring just installed in my bathroom with polyurethane?

2007-12-26 13:23:38 · 2 answers · asked by debbysfemail 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

So what takes dye stains off white shirt?????

2007-12-26 13:23:05 · 4 answers · asked by R S 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-26 13:22:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-26 13:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by tellaboutgod 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I want to cover my allotment with manure ready for the spring, where can I get a large load delivered cheap? I live in Farnham Surrey

2007-12-26 13:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by not_really_a_football_fan 1 in Garden & Landscape

I purchased a wine fridge. The front had to huge strips of tape keeping the door closed in the box, when I removed it, I now have stringy, sticky residue on the glass. I've tried scrubbing with soapy water, tried nail polish remover, and alcohol. Help me please
thanks
Chris

2007-12-26 13:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by chris s 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a jacket that is a few sizes too big, would washing it make it fit or would the wool jacket shrink too much?

2007-12-26 13:02:22 · 5 answers · asked by lurklurklurk 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

how can i run wires to the switch and to the light without turning off the power to the wall outlets. i have power coming from breaker box to upstairs bedroom and to the recepticles. how can i get power to the switch to turn on and off the lights without turning off the wall outlets. and without running another wire from breaker box to the switch and light. can this be done or do i have to run another wire from breaker to switch and lights

2007-12-26 12:57:42 · 6 answers · asked by gregory h 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a bunch of fresh lavender growing in the backyard, what are some things I can do with it?

2007-12-26 12:57:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I was out in my garden, yet again, when I notice something squirming on the ground below. Much to my surprise, it was a newly formed chrysalis (not more than minutes old). I guess it fell off wherever it was anchored to. I've taken it inside with me because I'm sure it will be devoured if left out there on the floor. So, my question is, do I leave it lying flat on a leaf? Or is it still able to anchor on to an object? I've tried leaning it against a small twig, but all it does is just squiggle and fall on its back. Helpppp pleaseeeee!

2007-12-26 12:55:31 · 3 answers · asked by mad2492 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-26 12:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

each panel how many kilowatts does each panel put out X how many panels to run a house

2007-12-26 12:47:24 · 6 answers · asked by Ed M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-26 12:45:05 · 30 answers · asked by greeper2525 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I usually leave it up until March. Not cause I want to, but cause I'm too lazy to take it down. then it gets thrown away. But do you like, burn it or mulch it or what? IS there a good way to get rid of it?

2007-12-26 12:44:48 · 31 answers · asked by Princess Ninja 7 in Garden & Landscape

I have tried filling to tub w/ hot bleach water to soak to no avail. Any suggestions?

2007-12-26 12:39:30 · 5 answers · asked by Mary J 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

It's a tapered cylinder (like a marrette) with 'teeth' on the inside of the small end. The 'teeth' point in and are on a spring so they slide up and down. I cannot figure out what they are for and was wondering if anyone else knew. I have pictures of two bit cases with the items in the case. You can view them at http://www.flickr.com/photos/21798550@N07/?saved=1

Any help with this would be great. Thanks.

2007-12-26 12:37:44 · 11 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

ive been wanting to noe how to plant a pomegranate seed from the seed does any1 noe?

2007-12-26 12:35:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

So far I haven't had much luck with this. How should this be done?

2007-12-26 12:31:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-12-26 12:30:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I put some clear cilicone caulk over it with that work? It is a long crack and I know it leaked. Is that the best solution?

2007-12-26 12:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by NiceGuy2008 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have stuff that looks like black grass around my penal region, what is it, and why is it there?


serious answers please

2007-12-26 12:18:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

While cleaning the oven, the tempered glass cracked on my oven. We're having people over, and I'm curious if we can cook in it for one night. Anyone know if that'd be okay?

2007-12-26 12:16:52 · 7 answers · asked by Jeff K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Besides one being real wood and the other being fake wood. What is the difference? I'm deciding on installing real hardwood or laminate. I don't want to particpate in destorying the rainforest so I perfer using laminate. If anyone has used laminate before please let me know if you like it and did you install it yourself? I need it installed on my stairs as well.

Thanks all
Elle

2007-12-26 11:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am going to remodel my room and paint it candy pink. Should my bed and other furniture be black or white????? I was even thinking of getting my computer desk, dresser and bookcase a baby pink. Would that be too much???? Pleas help!!!!

2007-12-26 11:50:06 · 33 answers · asked by PiNkY DvA 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

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2007-12-26 11:33:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am going to be laying sod in my yard in the next 12 months. When is sod at it's cheapest price? Does it have a "season" that sells the best (ie usually more expensive).

2007-12-26 11:29:43 · 2 answers · asked by blessedbymyfaith 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm visiting my mom's house for the week. How can I get her to turn up the heat? It's FREEZING in here! She is really cheap (and kindof poor) so she keeps the house at 60 degrees. It is ALWAYS SO COLD! She does this to save money. How can I get her to turn up the heat? She is really hard-headed!

2007-12-26 11:24:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I uses Gillette antiperspirant gel. It rubs off onto my shirt during the day, and after a few weeks, it form a hard patch under the arms where it rubs off. I've tried to soak it for hours in the wash, and tried to rub that area with my hands to try and wash it out, but no luck. Gillette is the only product that seems to work for me, but I cannot keep on buying new shirts every other month. Is there somebody out there that can help me or give me advice of how to get it out of my clothes?
Any help will much be appreciated:)

2007-12-26 11:23:38 · 11 answers · asked by george l 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a shirt that is 100% rayon and it says to dryclean but can u hand wash it or is there any other way to clean it

2007-12-26 11:18:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry