Other - Home & Garden - December 2006

I am looking at buying new lighting for my kitchen - the halogen one I like is listed as a "low voltage system", what is the purpose of "low-voltage" systems? What the reason for why I might want this, are they more economical or is there an electrical benefit to them - please help.

2006-12-29 11:15:33 · 9 answers · asked by Contrary Mary 2

You're going to laugh at this one, but it is serious. My upstairs neighbor's bedroom is directly above mine. His bed CREAKS very loudly. It wakes me up every time he turns over in bed. Thank God he dosn't have a girlfriend! I've asked him to fix it and the noise stopped for awhile, but is back again. There is NO WAY that he can't hear it. Any suggestions? can I call the police for a squeeky bed?

2006-12-29 11:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by per464 1

So about 2 months ago I discovered a hole outside at the corner of the house leading to under the house near the kitchen and I've seen what I think are chipmunks scurrying into that hole when we open the kitchen door to go outside. I have also hear something scurrying under the bathtub which is behind the wall of the kitchen. Whatever it is I only thought was in the walls and didn't have access to the interior of the house. Guess I was wrong b/c over the past week I've had holes mysteriously appearing at the unopened end of loaf bread and bagels which sits in a large bowl on top of the microwave. Whatever it is doesn't touch fruit, crumbs on the floor and can't get in the cabinets but is eating the bread...and lots of it. A rat? A chipmunk? Our cat has been interested in *something* under the stove and dishwasher since a little after we moved in back in the spring but he hasn't caught anything. Haven't seen any droppings. Any suggestions on what it is and what we need to catch it?

2006-12-29 10:45:32 · 9 answers · asked by october g 3

2006-12-29 10:34:10 · 15 answers · asked by Mississippi River 3

2006-12-29 10:29:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am only in 4th grade and my brother told me that if i still play with dolls in 6th grade people will beat me up 4 being wrierd!

2006-12-29 10:27:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some ways to reduce the costs of your regular shopping for home? (food , cleaning supplies etc.)

2006-12-29 09:02:25 · 20 answers · asked by Janelle 2

ive heard that lane furnature will replace their cedar chests that have the lock on them, im just wondering if anyone has done this and where a good place to start might be. Its in kinda poor condition, probably not worth much to an antique dealer.

2006-12-29 08:37:15 · 4 answers · asked by Shhh! 2

if i keep switching my underfloor heating on and off every time i go out for work and then back on when i get in, is this cheaper than to lkeave it on?

2006-12-29 08:37:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to make an offer on some silage. I have taken the measurements of what is there, now I need to determine the weight of a cubic foot. By measureing the lenght by the length and the height I have determined there should be apporximately 9600 cubic feet. What would the weight of a cubic foot be? It is drier at the top than at the bottom. That is about it, thanks.

2006-12-29 08:21:46 · 2 answers · asked by Thomas S 6

I currently have a Beautyrest, which was very comfortable at first, but quickly wore out.

2006-12-29 08:13:30 · 8 answers · asked by Donna A 1

I accidently turned on the wrong burner and by the time I smelled the burning plastic of my teapot top, it was too late. I scraped most of it off with a knife but I am left with a plastic residue on the burner, which I know will smoke and stink quite a bit if turned back on. Is there anything I can use to get it off?

2006-12-29 08:11:16 · 4 answers · asked by Sexy_Bunny 4

2006-12-29 08:01:59 · 18 answers · asked by sailorzfighter 1

I am the tenant on the 2nd story of a duplex. There is a lot of ice on the stairs. The lease stipulates that I am in charge of keeping the stairs secure. Should the landlord pay for the salt?

2006-12-29 07:58:30 · 12 answers · asked by Viv 3

And if handy, do you know of a place that would deliver such a snow-blower in Colorado? Thanks!

2006-12-29 07:48:04 · 1 answers · asked by It's Me! 1

2006-12-29 07:29:46 · 4 answers · asked by Doug C 1

Are they worth it energy-wise...my guess is that using 3 bushels a day at $3 a bushel for 3 months could cost $800...with a 1200 sq. foot house the same heating might be $800 or so....Am I wrong? Has anyone seen a decent scientific evaluation or a non-company site?

2006-12-29 07:26:58 · 3 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7

We are starting from scratch. I used to know alot of them, but now its bits and peices. Please help. We will accept a remedy for anything as long as we have all the details. Thanks so much everyone!!

2006-12-29 06:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 06:39:26 · 1 answers · asked by hjchristiansen 2

2006-12-29 06:35:57 · 2 answers · asked by Samantha T 1

Neighbors twice weekly place their trash butted against my property line. The trash ALWAYS blows/comes in to my yard. The man has come on to my property and cut limbs out of my trees (at the trunk) so his flailing shrubs can get light--after I told him NO. Their cat comes in my yard and there is a leash law in our subdivision. And, finally, their children (they have 3 ages 1-12) throw toys in my yard. I've put up a no trespassing sign but they took it down off my fence. I'm really at my wits end here. I've asked them to stop putting trash in my yard and now they're rude ... they think they're not doing anything wrong. The driveways to our homes are relatively close so I always hear them coming and going. They don't have a patio so they use their driveway as a patio and have placed their children's toys out there for them to play (BIG basketball goal). I'm praying they move..... what can I do to protect myself from these awful neighbors? Help

2006-12-29 06:34:02 · 4 answers · asked by Ms Common Cents 5

This light is over fifty years old and I would love to find a replacement

2006-12-29 06:21:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 06:01:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 05:53:21 · 3 answers · asked by The Mystic One 4

I bought a dieing orchid so i can regrow it...it's growing new leaves and seems pretty healthy but... a root is growning out the bottom of the pot! what do i do now! i"ve never grown an orchid or anyother type of plant or flower in my life!I need some advise

2006-12-29 05:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by L S 1

Outide my home...there is one v old banyan tree(it's about 200 year old tree)as my grandparents told me once.

Since past 6 months the tree's growth has stoped and it's shedding all it's leaves and it look horrible now with hardly few leaves and the tree looks v sick.

The tree is located in the center of our society's street and i would really like to find any solution or treatment for the aging tree....is their any Tree saving organisation working to save trees??

I'm living here in Jalandhar city of Punjab in India and is their any such organisation in Punjab??

2006-12-29 05:24:36 · 2 answers · asked by Manu 2

I am growing a rose plant in a pot and i brought it inside for the winter. Since it's been inside it has been under constant attack by aphids and these wormy-millipedie things. What can i do to keep the bugs off and help my plant survive the winter indoors.

2006-12-29 05:14:53 · 5 answers · asked by fg x 1

Does anyone know if there are energy saving (i.e CFL) flush to ceiling, indoor spot lights for a kitchen???

2006-12-29 05:10:35 · 7 answers · asked by Claire O 1

We are getting ready to sell our home and are thinking about getting stainless steel appliances to increase the sale value. Is that smart?

2006-12-29 04:43:45 · 8 answers · asked by dave d 2

i really do not no how big my yard is all i no is i had a trampoline and i still had a lot of room 2 play on it

2006-12-29 04:40:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous