Home & Garden - 28 December 2007

I plastered my bathroom walls (skim) I would like to sand it down to give it a better finish, I have an electric sander..would this be a easy job or would it be easier to give the walls another skim..thanks

If sanding is the easier option do you have any tips on keeping the dust to a minimun.

2007-12-28 01:45:43 · 5 answers · asked by Hit the ground running 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Dishwasher query re spare parts.?

Thanks to all that helped me with my previous question referring to my dishwasher that refused to clean items on the upper basket. After trying everything possible, I've found out that the problem is the upper arm, it wasn't moving.
My question is, all that is wrong is the plastic piece has split that holds the arm to the fixed funnel at the top of the maching.
As the machine is 2nd hand, I don't have any paperwork, all I know is the model Zanussi Aquasave DWS 949. Is it possible to get this part, do I have to order a new spray arm and will this part come with the arm?
I'm just hoping that someone might know before I start a wild goose chase looking for this.
Thanks

2007-12-28 01:45:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

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Which is the best for cleaner clothes?

Not talking about water saving models.
Though, we all should be saving water, but I mean clean clothes.

Top loader type or front loader?

2007-12-28 01:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

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Which TREE species is most likely to cause clay sub soil problems?

Which tree species is most likely to cause clay sub soil problems?

Larch, Elm, Ash, Oak, Plane, Horse chestnut

2007-12-28 01:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by Paul J 1 in Garden & Landscape

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Buying a washing machine this weekend. What's the best machine for the money? What features should i get?

Two people my family.
Two queen-sized bed linens to wash.
We wash Lots of jeans and towels and need delicate handling for sweaters.

2007-12-28 01:26:35 · 6 answers · asked by Doodles 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do I go about getting my husband's grandmother to write a book about her wisdom?

This woman is nothing short of amazing! She has so much knowledge and wisdom- I can sit and listen to her for hours and hours tell me stories, sometimes the same ones, but each time there is something new, like how she 'beefs' up her garage sales with simple little things (rooted cuttings of plants, homemade jewelery gift boxes from old greeting cards, selling hot dogs and lemonade) and how she makes her own bird feed suet (truly amazing!) to attract specific beneficial birds to the area, how she saves used dryer sheets to line the bottom of planter boxes so the soil doesn't eek out, and amazing food from using almost nothing!

She "pish tosh" 's me when I tell her she should write a book... What can I do to convince her to write a book! She's very active and even still camps- RUSTIC! I want to be her when I grow up!!!!

2007-12-28 01:21:21 · 9 answers · asked by Xanadu 5 in Garden & Landscape

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if u wash your jeans in hot water does it shrink or expand? what about cold water?

2007-12-28 00:58:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do I remove static electicity from a vacuum/hoover?

At work I use a Henry Hoover http://vacuum-cleaner.electrical-guide.info/images/content/henry-numatic-cylinder.jpg but the last time I used it, whenever I switched it on, static electricity built up inside it. Whenever I touched the metal it shocked me, which made it very uncomfortable to hoover up and I eventually gave up and used another cleaning appliance. I don't think this will happen again but just incase it does, what's the easiest way to not get shocked by the hoover?

2007-12-28 00:45:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

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who makes the table saw that will not cut a finger, no kidding I saw it but can't remember where or who.?

2007-12-28 00:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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How do I get blood out of bedding that can't be washed? It's a heated mattress pad.?

2007-12-28 00:29:04 · 9 answers · asked by nintendo_chick84 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

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Would you take Extended Warranty out on a Brand New Washing Machine or any other Kitchen Appliance?

I have just bought a new washing Machine and been Offered an Extended Warranty for £190 for 5 Years Protection against breakdown. It also gives New for old for life if it is beyond economical repair. Would you take out Extended Warranty?

2007-12-28 00:25:55 · 19 answers · asked by skanks123 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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how can I remove road salt from my suede shoes?

I was loading a car for a friend and had my black suede boots on. I knew they had gotten wet in the slush and when they dried they ended up with a white salt line on them.

2007-12-28 00:22:33 · 6 answers · asked by susan r 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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How do you effectively prevent ice damming during Winter aside from roof raking of snow?

Seems like when I roof rake I pull the snow right to the gutter system and it ends up building up and icing over. North side facing roof is the biggest problem. There is a rubber liner extending up part way under the roof itself but my concern is that may not be suffient as I see all the build up.

2007-12-28 00:03:34 · 5 answers · asked by Mmm 3 in Maintenance & Repairs