Other - Home & Garden - December 2007

I've been the personal asst. to a Dr & his wife for 4 years & after aiding them in the prep work for many dinners & get together I have come to the conclusion that out of the dozen or so pot holders they have only one offers even mild protection from heat so I have decided to buy them a set of oven mitts/pot holders for the winter holiday this year. However I myself do not cook or buy things for my kitchen & really have no idea what the best oven mitts are. Judging by the various ones they currently own they would probably not use a large rubber one. Their largest mitt comes just past the wrist. They really seem to enjoy having upwards of 10 guests over for dinner & there lack of proper oven mitts has been the ban of their hosting existence for the past several years. I would prefer nothing gaudy or bulky but that is high quality and offers protection. Every year they give me a wonderful well thought out gift and I would like to get them something other then a bottle of wine.

2007-12-12 08:30:12 · 3 answers · asked by Star C 2

Hi all,

My fiance and I were sitting watching Harry Potter last night (woo!) When we heard this weird metal scratching sound. We thought it was the pipes acting up because the sound was coming from our kitchen, near our washer and dryer. We ignored the sound until I heard my fiance yell, "It's a mouse! I knew it!!" I looked up just in time to see a little black mouse crawl into where the burner on our stove is.

A couple questions:
Whats the best method to get this little bugger?
Is it safe to use our stove?
I've seen him twice now, both times being the same mouse. Is it likely that there are more? We live in an apartment complex of 8 apartments.

I really just don't know how to handle this. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!

2007-12-12 08:29:37 · 4 answers · asked by Jims Jennifer <3 2

2007-12-12 08:12:37 · 7 answers · asked by Oh, it's like that? 7

I'm thinking about getting into gensing hunting and would like to know if any one know if and where it might be prevalent in Knoxville TN

2007-12-12 07:56:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed last night that even though my front door is closed all of this cold air is coming into the house from the sides of the doors. What can I do about this?

2007-12-12 04:41:32 · 10 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2

2007-12-12 01:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by Sameer S 1

2007-12-12 01:30:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it always because food has been left out?

2007-12-11 23:54:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my most favorate house plant in the world is the gasmin plant the one with real dark glossy leaves lovely cream beutiful smelling flowers, i think its called gardenia rich beauty, i have had a few over the years and evertime they stop flowering or have the odd flower that turns brown and leaves drop off etc, now i regualy water feed and keep it in the sunny spot its suppost sit in, anyone know why these plants are so hard to keep happy, i have many plants that are fine but when it comes to my favorate one its like..............no way!!

2007-12-11 23:30:53 · 2 answers · asked by sallyannie38 2

2007-12-11 22:12:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 21:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 21:47:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or just do not have an ambience about it. I have moved back into a house that I lived in before, years ago...I never felt comfortable in the place or happy.and still feel the same even though it has been modernised and changed.

2007-12-11 20:15:15 · 30 answers · asked by sasha 3

I live in a maybe a 50 year old house which has cracks in the corners and down the edges of the bedroom walls, just worried if there is Asbestos, can it be a health issue, like can the Asbestos fly out through the cracks? Just worried because my kids sleep in the room with the cracks.

2007-12-11 18:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Name the flower you like most.

2007-12-11 17:34:14 · 13 answers · asked by Bluebird 6

I inherited a beautiful, large jade plant (around two feet tall that sits in a pot that is a foot in diameter and about a foot deep.) I recently moved it inside because I was worried about frost damage. Unfortunately I just discovered that my evil cat has urinated in the soil, and the plant definitely does not seem to be doing well. How can I make it feel better?

2007-12-11 16:41:24 · 12 answers · asked by kristin v 1

I have water bugs crowling up my drain in my kitchen sick.They also go to other areas of the house.I think they are biting me when i sleep.I have bug bites on my arm.Do they bite?
How can i get rid of them.They are making babies & are very disgusting.Some are big some are small.I want to get rid of them.Do i need to call an exterminater?

2007-12-11 16:26:43 · 3 answers · asked by teddybear 3

2007-12-11 15:00:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u have it on constantly at a lower temperature?

2007-12-11 12:24:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a new sewing machine (singer) that I bought for myself last week as a Christmas present. I have pretty fabric in different colors and patterns. I know how to thread the bobbin and the needle. I also have two mannequins (pretty close to my size! I couldn't get them any closer to my size if I tried!).

What are your tips for me? What are some helpful sewing websites that you know about?

2007-12-11 11:33:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 09:22:07 · 30 answers · asked by kizboss 1

There are a bunch of different models

2007-12-11 08:52:18 · 5 answers · asked by ladybug!! 1

how much will it cost about, to have part if the front garden dug out into a drive by builders, i know about the planning permission etc i wana no how much the actual work will cost

2007-12-11 08:37:33 · 3 answers · asked by mimi 5

As far as I remembered you were not supposed to sleep on electric blankets but my friend says he sleeps on his every night.

Has something changed about them or is my friend in mortal danger?

2007-12-11 08:37:31 · 16 answers · asked by tuthutop 2

is there a size limit to being able to squish roaches? I am fairly short 5'0 and roaches don't die when i stomp them, they just get injured sometimes and run away. Are they killable? I just moved to a place that is run by roaches so advice would help.

2007-12-11 08:36:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so:
What did you think? Is it good quality?
Do you know if the seeds contain anysort of genetic modifications or pesticides?
Is it a hassle to have to order the seeds all the time?
Can I plant my own seeds?
Do I have to buy it online or is it available in stores?

Any information would be great! Thank you

2007-12-11 07:29:24 · 3 answers · asked by red 1

is it cause the floor needed scimming ? its getting changed anyhow just curious .x

2007-12-11 05:55:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all, was wondering what is the best heating oil company in the virginia area. I used griffith for the past few years and it seems that their policys keep changing. They initially give you a great rate to sign up with them then get you on automatic delivery and give you a massive bill! Currently doing some research on which company to go with if you all can give your suggestions that would be great.

2007-12-11 03:20:14 · 2 answers · asked by Nadia B 2

My daughter asked me yesterday and I wasn't able to answer. Logically, shouldn't it go slower since it has trouble sucking up air?

2007-12-11 02:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by Lyvy 4

2007-12-11 01:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by Leaky Len 1