Other - Home & Garden - December 2006

I recently bought a new couch that has a real problem with static electric buildup. What can I do to lessen/remove this? Is there a way to ground a couch? the buildup is enough to make hair stand up with minimal touching of the couch. i'm not rubbing my arm on it for 5 minutes to get this to happen. Just sit, stand up. you'll discharge on something. i sat down with my laptop and got stung twice just during the motion of sitting.

2006-12-08 01:30:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 01:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by Todd 2

How do I get rid of stale cigerette smoke in my house? My husband smokes and the smell is so strong, I have 2 kids and although he doesnt smoke in the prensence of them, the smell can still be smelt. He smokes in our bedroom wich is upstairs and when he opens up the bedroom door, the smell travels to the down stairs. We have gotten into several arguments about him smokin in the house which does no good. The smell is disgusting. So for anyone out there, how do I get rid of the smell when I have no air freshner or frebreeze?

2006-12-08 01:26:40 · 8 answers · asked by citygirl22_1 3

No matter what I do dishes are coming out gritty and you can see it too and sometimes has to be rewashed 2 or more times. I have tried every type of brand name cleaner in liquid, powder or gel pack, I have even tried jetdry and still when I pull out my glasses and sometimes other dishes you can clearly see what looks baked on dirt(I have even shut off the heated dry)...I am not blocking the cut outs for the spray....could it be because I have a well? Is there any resolve to this??? thanks for any help....

2006-12-08 01:20:01 · 8 answers · asked by Mom of Four 4

I currently have some professional sound equipment connected to a power/surge protector that, when initially connected, indicated a 120 volt connection. Now, for unknown reasons, the power/surge protector is flashing, indicating a change in voltage has occurred, and when a voltage meter was used to check the line, it indicated that a voltage of approximately 132 volts is now present. What could have happened, given that nothing has been changed, and what do I do to correct the problem?

2006-12-08 01:06:35 · 3 answers · asked by Gerald G 1

it's making my under-bed like "London Underground" but without "severe delays...
how can i get rid of it without making my room messy & dirty??

2006-12-08 00:47:57 · 22 answers · asked by KarlosCharlos 2

2006-12-07 23:58:38 · 5 answers · asked by Pico 7

2006-12-07 23:53:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a bird feeder and Sulphur Crested Cockatoos keep coming down to it. There are hundreds of Rainbow Lorikeets coming down and we don't mind them, it is just the cockatoos we don't want. PLEASE HELP!!

2006-12-07 22:06:30 · 3 answers · asked by ASK A.S. 5

Please give me all of your advice. Cleaning, cooking, gardening, I want it all!

2006-12-07 21:35:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 21:18:13 · 3 answers · asked by owd h 2

My new compost heap sems to attract loads of tiny flies, probably fruit flies. My old one (in another house) never did. Is it too dry or wet? too cold? not enough air getting to it or too much?

2006-12-07 20:40:48 · 7 answers · asked by fingers 2

Like to add a gas fire insert.. I have a plasma tv over my fireplace.. will the heat be a issue?

2006-12-07 18:58:29 · 2 answers · asked by crazystupiddadwithkids 1

Doesn't it make sense to go from Off to Low, then Medium, and then High? Why start with High? Is there a reason or story behind this?

2006-12-07 18:20:05 · 3 answers · asked by Serving Jesus 6

about which gel fuel is the best to buy. can anyone help ???? i would love to have it for christmas ! i already have the fireplace.

2006-12-07 16:13:22 · 4 answers · asked by m210max 2

licking and kissing your shoes, would you let him do it to knowing it makes him really happy?

2006-12-07 15:51:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard that keeping the glass doors open while the fire burns is counterproductive, as it sucks more inside (warm) air up the chimney. but standing by the fire, I'd really have to say that when the doors are open, more heat is radiating into the room FROM the fire than going TO the fire (and up the chimney)...so what the crap? does a fire in the fireplace make my gas furnace work HARDER or give it a little break?

My Dad said to always keep the doors closed. I wonder - what's the point in having a fire if you can't feel it's warmth? I mean it looks cool, but so would a bunch of candles if it's just for ambiance...

2006-12-07 15:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by Brian E 1

I have an outdoor shed that has a high pitched roof that will allow an upper floor to be added. The pitching starts at 10 feet. To lay a floor down, what size crossbars should I lay down left to right so that I can place plywood on top of this that will provide good stability for support. The floor will contain boxes and overflow items, but not heavy items such as machinary.

Are 2 X 4 beams heavy enough, and if so, how far apart should they be? I assume 3/4 inch plywood is acceptable as the floor on top of the plywood.

Thanks

2006-12-07 14:12:03 · 1 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

2006-12-07 14:06:37 · 12 answers · asked by stewardess 1

this government just made us put water meter on our communities 75 home wells.

I pay 750 a year already for 2 shares.

question:

for 100 days I have a reading of 10,000 gallons for a family of 4. Is this about right for winter time with no watering outside gardens and such?

What is average?

We have a cap, and if we go over it for the year we pay more.

2006-12-07 13:38:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

chocking you and other freaky stuff

2006-12-07 13:01:47 · 21 answers · asked by acdc73t 1

The house was totally fummigated before i bought the house , I keep the house clean to avoid them. But they keep comming back. 2 years later too many roaches ... I hate them . I want them completely gone forever.

2006-12-07 12:57:20 · 10 answers · asked by cininni 2

I need help in making those lovely Christmas wreaths that I see in all the Southern homes. Green pine, suspended in the windows with bright red ribbon. I have the wreaths. I have the ribbon. I need to know how. Thanks

2006-12-07 12:50:37 · 1 answers · asked by einies 1

I know its silly, being the middle of winter! But I am new at gardening, and really anxious to start planting so I want to get prepared. Can you store seeds in the freezer? If anyone know of a good web-site, I would appreciate it! :o) thanks

2006-12-07 12:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Wendy 5

At first I thought the dogs may have wee'd somewhere but no ... at one point I thought it may be coming from the tumble dryer???? Don't know what to do!!!

2006-12-07 10:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle H 1

2006-12-07 10:21:52 · 3 answers · asked by Theresa H 1

2006-12-07 10:21:36 · 4 answers · asked by gogirl 1

'Nother words, how do you decide what to keep and what to throw away?

2006-12-07 10:18:51 · 4 answers · asked by Lleh 6

does anyone know where i can get hold of the bedding from BB5 (pebble design)?

2006-12-07 09:50:31 · 5 answers · asked by kevsta 2

2006-12-07 09:31:52 · 9 answers · asked by My Poetry Is Deep I Neva Fail 4