Home & Garden - 31 December 2007

If anyone can offer suggestions, I'd really appreciate it!

I have a hanging lamp that is wired into the ceiling. The light bulb burned out and I went to change it.

I tried to unscrew the bulb but it seemed to be stuck. The next thing I knew, the glass part of the bulb came loose in my hand -- but the bottom part of the bulb, the metal part with the screw threads, is still stuck inside the lamp fixture!

I got a pair of tweezers and tried to grip the edge of the metal bulb part, to try to unscrew it, but it won't work.

Has anyone ever been in this situation and is there a trick to getting a light bulb part out??

I was wondering if I sprayed WD-40 on it, maybe it would loosen up, but I don't know if that would be a fire hazard. I would hate to lose this lamp fixture but I guess if all else fails I can just replace it.

2007-12-31 09:51:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

in inches. like what item= 1 inch or something like that

2007-12-31 09:42:21 · 11 answers · asked by just me 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I do not want to use any products that contain chlorine!

2007-12-31 09:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by canoedler 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-31 09:29:25 · 2 answers · asked by winfred o 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-31 09:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

These look like large christmas bulbs, but they are covers that go over you r landscaping walkway light, I think.

2007-12-31 09:18:43 · 2 answers · asked by sissyjanep 1 in Garden & Landscape

Ideas/patterns

2007-12-31 09:15:53 · 3 answers · asked by Christina K 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-31 09:11:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We'd like to replace our laminate kitchen countertop with granite tiles. I've been told that if the laminate is in good condition, the tiles can be put on right on top of the laminate (with the right prep work).

Have any of you redone your own kitchen counters? We're scared, as we're not terribly handy around the house. Any advice (other than "don't do it!")?

2007-12-31 09:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by Carol M 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

so my sister was getting pudding out of the fridge(it wasnt all the way done so it was liquidy) and it spilled all over her. Now her clothes have chocolate on them. I rinsed them and put Spray and Wash on them.is there anything else I can do?

2007-12-31 09:07:10 · 3 answers · asked by m0o0000 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-31 09:02:56 · 13 answers · asked by Lainie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am in Arcadia CA
I need to buy a piece of glass for my window
It's special size (actually only sqare)

Anyone know where I can get it?
or if I already have a big piece of glasses where I can cut it
for special size

2007-12-31 09:02:09 · 3 answers · asked by pjpeterchen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The last time I washed them they frayed on the edges, Do you put them inside something else?

2007-12-31 08:59:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

how do i get them to stop stinking

2007-12-31 08:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by dopey916 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-12-31 08:53:10 · 7 answers · asked by txx 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I had a similar question up but people ended up telling me their opinion on the colors and not exactly answering my question
What bedding/sheets/carpet and other things in a room go well with these colors:

http://i6.tinypic.com/73nfwpt.jpg

Thank you in advance if you answer this question maturely!

2007-12-31 08:50:45 · 3 answers · asked by Idealist Dreamer Realist 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to start planting flowers because I absolutely LOVE them. The only problem is that I know almost nothing about planting flowers. I can very easily find out how to plant flowers (how far in the ground/ how far apart) so I don't really need that kind of advice. I just don't know what kind of flowers to plant!
I'm a highschool student so I don't have that much time or money to spend on flowers but I do have sufficient time and money to spend on them. I live in Kansas so I have average weather... decent snow in the winter, and jacket worthy springs and falls. When should I buy and plant the flowers? Also, what are good flowers to buy following the previous criteria? I live in an open fenced neighborhood so I can't have flowers that spread extremely easily but I'd prefer to have ones that return each year (are those called perennials?). Last question: where to buy them? All help is appreciated. Thank you!

2007-12-31 08:39:14 · 6 answers · asked by QT Patuty 2 in Garden & Landscape

They are taking over and getting troublesome...

2007-12-31 08:38:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i want to do something fun ....im 18 yrs old ...some of my friends have suggested that i just get a pair of roller blades and roller blade around the room ...some have suggested playing squash ....(not sure how thats possible without breaking a window ) ....anyone got any ideas?

2007-12-31 08:34:34 · 34 answers · asked by velma dinkley 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-31 08:05:11 · 6 answers · asked by shultzie52 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just had my first garbage disposal installed with my new kitchen. My husband is worried it will clog up the septic system. What things are and are not OK to put in it?

2007-12-31 07:44:53 · 4 answers · asked by Cathy K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-31 07:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by fantazeefreakz 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone know how to refinish or paint ceramic tile? Or a website showing me how? Please help! =)

2007-12-31 07:40:14 · 3 answers · asked by SouthernBelle 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

bonus:suppose if it 180 ft tall, how long whould the shadoe be

2007-12-31 07:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by superbartman71 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have many coffee cans under the sink and before i throw them out,i would like to see if there is some sort of use with them.hobby wise,not for storing things,painting them or putting stickers on them.my grandma already knitted around one and we use it for the spatulas,ladles etc,.im talking like something fun.and i dont want to go to ant arts&craft sights i just want to know if anyone here has any ideas.thanks.

2007-12-31 07:19:30 · 10 answers · asked by mr. y 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have sold my home and dread parting with my mature flowering trees so I was looking for a mail order company that sells larger/older trees for my vacant property. I know of several mail order nurseries, but I was looking for one that sold larger ones. I do realize the shipping will cost more with larger plants but I think its worth it so I can enjoy the trees sooner. A couple feet tall vs. inches.

2007-12-31 07:18:33 · 4 answers · asked by J & R Sequin 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking to start using natural products to clean, baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. Questions are on wood floors and granite, anyone know if it would be ok to use Vinegar as long as it was dilluted enough? anyone know what enough is?? thanks!

2007-12-31 07:16:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

the bugs that i have totally act and look like the descriptions that I can find, however, some sources cite that they stink when you crush them - mine don't. i live in new jersey, usa.

2007-12-31 07:05:58 · 1 answers · asked by pinkass 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i'm out of ammonia, so can i use venigar instead to mop the floor? any suggestions are appreciated

2007-12-31 06:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

He does a fantastic job on everyone else's projects, but not our own.

His problem is that he wants the house to have the nicest and we cannot afford it, so he starts a project here and then loses interest. Ironically, he does wonderful work when he's motivated with money. I've lived with several projects unfinished for almost 15 years now and really really want to get the house finished.

Ladies, how do you get your husbands to finish the projects?

(By the way, bribing with sex or meals doesn't work - I've tried this, and he doesn't trust me with a hammer either).

2007-12-31 06:50:26 · 10 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Decorating & Remodeling