Monthly Archives: May 2008

What is the best laundry detergent for fine bed linens?

Frank R asked:
I’ve just got fine bed linens and I have been sleeping much better with them, so I wonder about recommendations of good laundry detergent to wash them in a washing machine that keep the bed linens with this good sleep feeling for a longer time.
Afrodyzjaki

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 2 Comments

Why do laundry baskets have holes in the side?

Nick C asked:
I just realized after I bought a new laundry basket that they all have either holes in the side or some other type of cut out. Why is this? Is it a requirement that the basket have some kind of ventalation? Why is the main reason for having holes or slits in [...]

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 7 Comments

Anyone have any ideas on decorating a shelf?

crystalc419 asked:
I am completely stumped. Does anyone have any suggestions for decorating one? It has three shelves on it, it is glass and it is on the wall to the left in my living room. Right now, all it has on it is a etched glass that lights up and changes [...]

Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 4 Comments

I’m starting a rock garden from a small pond. Can some rock gardeners give me advice about rocks and plants?

Judith S asked:
The garden already has 500 lbs of topsoil and eggrock in layers. What recommendations do you have for rock gardening in northeast Texas?
Zielona Herbata

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What is borax laundry booster and how does it work?

Diane H asked:
What exactly does it do to add Borax to a load of dirty laundry? The box claims to help if you have hard water. Why/how?
Kredyty Samochodowe

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What garden vegetables do well under a black walnut tree?

Senarue asked:
I can only plant my vegetable garden near a black walnut tree. Something in the tree make-up prevents certain plants from growing. Which ones do better than others. Thank you
There is sun but the drip line of the tree is close to the garden.
Nawigacja GPS

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What are some good cleaning supplies that is good to clean up your house please?

bennosjared asked:
I need cleaning supplies that are safe for the environment. I want to clean up my carpet in my room, and other things around the house.
Telewizory

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How do I build a garden on my balcony?

chandra b asked:
I live in an apartment with a balcony. I would like to grow my own vegetables and herbs such as cilantro. How do I build a vegetable garden on my balcony. Lots of sun shines on my balcony in the morning and some to none by mid-afternoon/evening. I [...]

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When do YOU start decorating for Fall/Autumn AND Christmas?

Domestic Diva asked:
I absolutely LOVE the Fall season, and I start putting out my fall garlands, pumpkins, and apple cider candles around the last week of August/First Week of September. Also, Christmas is my favorite Holiday, and I start decorating the house in the first week of November. I am curious to know [...]

Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 6 Comments

What is the best way to prepare my garden for next years garden?

jimpru_perkins9801 asked:
Should I chop up my plants and just add them back to the soil, should I compost them first and then add them to the soil? How should I best prepare my garden for next years garden in Montana?
Sklepy Internetowe

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