Monthly Archives: June 2008

Aero Garden water level is reading low, but it really isnt how do i fix this?

Evilish13 asked:
So my aero garden is constantly telling me that my water level is low. However it isnt! It is totally filled. How can i fix this? I think maybe the roots are just clogging things. Is this possible? Have you encountered this problem?
Karty Płatnicze

Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 1 Comment

How do I clear out my garden and start from scratch?

Lunar Sarah asked:
I live on the hill and have a long driveway. At the top, I have a retaining wall that’s about 3 and a half feet high. Past the wall, the garden is at about a 45 degree angle for about six feet (~20 feet across), then the ground levels out [...]

Posted in Garden & Landscape | 9 Comments

How much time did you spend on cleaning your house today?

devotionalservice asked:
Or, if you haven’t cleaned your house in a while, how much time did you spend cleaning your house the last time you cleaned house?
But, when was the last time you did any notable house cleaning?
Karty Płatnicze

Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 7 Comments

How do I keep my radish and squash garden staying moist?

Angel Light asked:
Ok, I grew a radish in my front yard garden and the leaves are already there. Its been about 4-5 days since I planted it, so I’m really happy about that. But in the back yard garden is where I planted all the other radishes and squashes( which are sepperated.) is always [...]

Posted in Garden & Landscape | 8 Comments

How often should I be cleaning my camera?

Toby asked:
I have both a 35mm SLR and a DSLR. How often should I be wiping down the lens mount, cleaning the lens, etc?
What needs to be cleaned regularly, and what needs to be cleaned once in a while?
Zielona Herbata

Posted in Photography | 4 Comments

When I do laundry, the laundry smells really bad. I use detergent and clean water. what else can I do?

themidtwnos asked:
I think it’s something with the washing machine. This summer I left something in the washing machine for too long, and ever since then there is a slightly mildewy smell in the laundry room.
Zielona Herbata

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 14 Comments

I am paying a cleaning service to clean my house for the first time. How much of a tip should I give?

holacarinados asked:
I never paid anyone to clean my house ever till now. I hired a cleaning service. The total fee is $350 and there are 3 people cleaning it. I figure I should give them a tip for a good job. How much would a reasonable tip be? Not to much but not [...]

Posted in Etiquette | 2 Comments

Why is it important for children to participate in decorating their own room?

ANGELA R asked:
I need to know the why children should be include in decorating their room and what process of decorating their room should they not be included in for a research paper.
mBank

Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 1 Comment

What is the difference between dry cleaning and doing laundry at home?

miss_couture asked:
I have a coat that says it needs to be dry cleaned, but I don’t have the money to pay for that at the moment. What is the difference between dry cleaning and regular laundry and would it ruin my coat to clean it at home? It is made out of viscose, [...]

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 3 Comments

What are some good decorating ideas for a Gothic/Fantasy theme party?

skyler asked:
It’s going to be a dress-up costume theme party. Think dark and dreamy. I need ideas for decorating (not expensive). If you still don’t understand the theme, it’s like fantasy, only not frilly and girly, more dark and evil. But not necessarily evil, just… dark. I may hav a fog machine I can [...]

Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 3 Comments