Other - Home & Garden - December 2007

I have a new wood stove but cant seem to get the long hot burns I want from it. Its rated for 7 hrs burn time, does that mean the coals will burn out after 7 hrs or the heat will drop at 7 hrs? If there is no flames just hot coals is the firebox is that what I want or do I want the lazy flames? All the research and my manual say to burn 500-600 degrees but I cant keep it there. I have tried with a large bed of coals and I have tried with raking all the coals to the front and it really makes no difference. I have been burning old locust fence posts and seasoned maple, from my understanding 2 of the top woods to burn!!! please help me before I lose it!
thanks in advance!!!

2007-12-30 15:29:43 · 2 answers · asked by declaar 3

I got a sewing machine for Christmas because I want to take up sewing clothes. Theonly problem I have is that I have no idea where to begin! I went to the local fabric store and was so overwhelmed! Could someone please tell me a good beginner pattern to begin with, a list of basic sewing supplies I will need and any tips you may have for a beginner!! Thank you!

2007-12-30 15:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa 1

Besides Wal-Mart, they require a few day's notice at our local Wal-Mart. Thanks for any help!

2007-12-30 14:51:57 · 7 answers · asked by GaRadioShowHostMatt 1

We have had this bed for over 20 years. When we moved we traded sides of the bed and I am now over the heater. We did have to get a new mattress when we moved and it not quite as high a quality as our old one but it is only like a step below. Due to certain circumstances changing sides is not an option right now. I just wondered if this has ever happened to anybody else.

2007-12-30 12:58:34 · 5 answers · asked by Chris M 2

I have nitemares of running out. DUCT TAPE ROCKS

2007-12-30 12:28:36 · 4 answers · asked by themojoman@verizon.net 1

Hi. I am SO afraid of spiders. Like even the really REALLY tiny harmless ones. Im staying at my sisters house for a few days in her room on an air matress. (in the basement) Her friend in the room across the hall found a black widow spider in her closet a few days ago! I am so scared! Can somebody tell me how to make sure none come in here? And if there already is one, how can i kill them without harming the new kitten? + How poisonus are they, and if I do get bitten, what should I do? (im 14) Will they often come out of hiding? 'Im really paranoid. In my house i have to check every bit of my ceiling before I go to sleep. Please help me!

2007-12-30 09:32:25 · 5 answers · asked by This is it. 2

this is my bedroom. it needs to be cleaned. take a look at the pics and tell me what you think i need to do to make my room perfect. THANKS!

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2007-12-30 08:32:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Had anyone else experienced this? We've had some light fittings put in and were told when they were being sold to us that they were super-energy-efficient, used up very little fuel and that the bulbs would "last for ages"..and incidentally the shop assistant who sold us the fittings "has exactly the same fittings and they're just fantastic". Our centre ceiling light has 5 bulb fittings in it (replaced those 2 weeks ago and 3 have popped; the 2 at the fireplace have 2 bulb fittiings each and 1 of these has popped already. They're not cheap either! Doesn't seem to matter whether I choose a low wattage (I believe they come in either 25 or 40 watts and I always choose the 25). When I phoned Litecraft to explain this to them, I was told that to avoid this, I've to put the bulbs in with a tissue as the "oil that comes off of human hands depreciates the power within the bulb"..eh!? I've done all of that and I'm still 18 months down the line, buying bulbs every other week! Any advice?

2007-12-30 08:02:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dogs are on frontline, but that hasn't helped this year. we have had a very warm winter so far, and the flea problem has spread throughout the house.

2007-12-30 08:02:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know they are cute, but not this many of them!!! Any suggestions as to how to get rid of them?

2007-12-30 05:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by i'm trying 3

I would like to buy new pillows because my old ones have just had it. I thought about getting 2 temperpedic pillows although I see they are pretty costly and I like a lot of pillows so I was thinking 2 expensive and 4 more that are not so expensive.

Which is a good pillow that's not too firm and doesn't flatten out like the down ones do?

2007-12-30 05:14:57 · 11 answers · asked by ShrunkenFro™ 7

For some strange reason I like sleeping on the floor with just a blanket.

2007-12-30 04:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are the safety concerns associated with barbeques?

2007-12-30 04:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 00:29:18 · 4 answers · asked by minx_vs_pheonix 1

what type of air con should we get???? we live in cranbourne north in the outer south eastern suburbs of melbourne. we have ducted heated but no cooling. whats the most wallet friendly (amount) but also does a good job at cooling a house. we are due for temps in the 40s this week so i need to get it done asap if temps are to continue like this. my house is 29squares, roof is tiled and ceiling is of average height. any help would be grateful- but if you have nothing useful for me please dont answer thanks

2007-12-29 19:02:38 · 1 answers · asked by jenperera 2

nothing has worked plz help?

2007-12-29 18:58:47 · 7 answers · asked by Shanlove 1

2007-12-29 18:08:47 · 2 answers · asked by Tammy A 1

I've had enough! As soon as I plug up one hole, they find another! What is the best thing to use to kill the whole colony? Preferably something I can put by a trail for them to take back to the colony....

2007-12-29 17:40:13 · 7 answers · asked by lizette811 2

my mom got an offer to buy a house for 89,000 dollars it has 4 rooms a living room a dinig room 2 restrooms 2 garages a pool and a jacuzzi. We have a house with 5 rooms right now we got it for 84,000 and i must say i like it better thatn the other one but the pool is a big plus. The new house is by another school but is just 5 minutes away from my current school. The offered house is smaller and has some fixing up to do but my mom is going to put our current house for rent
would you take the offer?

2007-12-29 17:29:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I considered creating a basement apartment and renting it out, but I have young kids and would prefer not to share my house with other people.

2007-12-29 03:46:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 03:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by mor e 3

I have to put my trash out the night before collection because they collect it so early but foxes and squirrels come overnight and tear the bags to shreds. Does anyone know of an effective repellent I can use to keep them away?

2007-12-29 02:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by Cameron H 2

they are scary

2007-12-29 00:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a bunch of stuff in my room that I really need to get rid of. Clothes, blankets, toys, books, knick-knacks, dolls..... you name it I have it. I want it to go somewhere where someone will get it who really needs it... for free though. Not someplace where they will have to pay for it. Where is the best place? (I live in Southern California LA area if that helps)

2007-12-28 23:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was just looking to move out soon.

what's the best way to figure out how much my utilities (heat,water,electric) are going to cost? i thought there were web-sites that could tell you, but im not sure?
thanks.

2007-12-28 18:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone used the mouse traps where once the mouse goes in, it shuts it and kills it, so you don't have to see it? I can't stand the sight of a dead mouse, so am very interested in this kind. Are they a lot more expensive than the old fashioned ones?

2007-12-28 17:21:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Friends of my parents live about 10 blocks from us. Since they are away most of the time at their other house, they said my and my two sisters can use the pool in their backyard.

The problem is, since they are not home, their house is locked. This means we can't get to the bathroom when we need to pee. It's too far and too cold to run all the way back to our house.

Could we pee in the yard somewhere (it is fenced for good privacy) or even in the pool?

2007-12-28 17:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by Sandra F 1

My lovely old labrador died three years ago and we buried him in the garden. We're on water restrictions so the garden isn't very healthy at all except in this one spot where my old dog is buried and the weeds grow profusely. My partner came up with the idea of growing vegetables there. I do miss homegrown vegetables but I cant imagine eating anything which my old dog has fertilized. What do you all think of this?

2007-12-28 12:24:27 · 13 answers · asked by OzDonna 4

Just like having backyard pick up , what is it worth to have someone else roll your trash can out so you never miss the trash man and should one offer in a bundle to take the can back after it has been serviced ? if so how much is reasonable for you to not worry about your trash anymore? Per week ,per month etc.

2007-12-28 12:20:20 · 7 answers · asked by needtoknow 1

Over the past two weeks we have caught 14 mice in my house. I dont know how they are getting in! I keep my house spotless (usually) and i dont know why they came inside!

anyways, do you know any places where mice can get in? I looked around exterior doors but i didnt see any holes.

I live in the south if that makes a difference.

2007-12-28 09:56:54 · 7 answers · asked by Catherine 3