Monthly Archives: July 2008

What is causing my laundry to get stained?

Trinibuff asked:
I always wash my clothes with like colors: whites, very lights, lights and darks. For some reason, every now and then one of my very light or white laundry loads would come out with light grey-ish stains. What might be causing this?
- I considered bleach but it is not being used in my [...]

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 6 Comments

Do you know any recipes for a decorating frosting?

NamNam asked:
I want to practice decorating a cake, so I want a recipe that will hold up to that. It doesn’t have to be tasty because I’m probably not going to eat it anyways.
Thanks.
Sklepy Internetowe

Posted in Cooking & Recipes | 3 Comments

How should i start cleaning my room?

Regina George asked:
My poor room is a disaster zone. I keep starting to clean it but then I get overwhelmed by the clutter and mess, and I give up again.
I cannot walked into my room today and just about cried!!!
I don’t even know where to start. I have about three laundry baskets full [...]

Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 11 Comments

My garden is boggy and wet and holds lots of water. How can I dry it out?

Tom U asked:
I currently live in Germany and our house is on the edge of a large Forrest. My garden holds a lot of water and is very soft under foot. Without installing a proper drainage system, how can I dry it out?
Karty Kredytowe

Posted in Garden & Landscape | 3 Comments

How should I go about cleaning houses?

EarfulTower asked:
I am a teenager (17) and I have been looking for a part time job since January but have had no luck. I believe that cleaning houses would be a good job but I am not sure how to get started. I would like to clean local homes in my area and I [...]

Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 6 Comments

What ingredients would I put in a garden of its own, to make salsa with? How do I grow it?

emilywill04 asked:
I saw this on a tv show, and it looked cute. You put all the ingredients to make salsa, in its own garden. They are supposed to grow well together, but I don’t know how to grow them., Then you can make homaid salsa from your garden.
Sklepy Internetowe

Posted in Garden & Landscape | 4 Comments

How to learn about, and break into decorating or party planning?

Sola123 asked:
I have always loved decorating, art, I love to paint, I love furniture, fabrics, and fashion. I’ve done faux finishes in my home, though I’ve never taken formal classes, and have decorated a few friends apartments.
I love the odd, unusual and creative arts. Metal, glass, wood works.
I’ve heard there’s a difference between [...]

Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 1 Comment

Are there any plants that will deter dogs from entering the garden?

watercolourheart asked:
I am trying to set up a cottage garden across the back fence. All the seedlings get trampled on and broken by our young dogs as they run and play. The yard is huge and they are only small dogs, so there is plenty of room for them to play elsewhere. [...]

Posted in Garden & Landscape | 4 Comments

What’s the best way to make laundry smell good?

Siberian Husky asked:
I love when my laundry smells good. Anyone have any good suggestion on what to do or use? Thanks for the help!
Telewizory LCD

Posted in Cleaning & Laundry | 10 Comments

How close to a laundry basin drain can the trap be?

John D asked:
I am installing a laundry basin in my basement. Since the sewer enters a few inches from the ground I have little space between the sewer and the drain in the bottom of the basin. Can I connect the drain directly to the trap to save vertical space(I have the [...]

Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY) | 2 Comments