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Question: Waxing steps I saw a house with shiny Brick steps I was told that they had been waxed is this good? if so what kind of wax can I use? -- HoldenMorning@aol.com (Ref:0698)
Question: Invoicing procedure hi, could someone help me get information about the invoicing procedure adopted by DOW, DuPont, Bayer. i need information about their order processing time, shipment details, document preparation time, services offered to customers, market research done, HR Policies etc. i need this urgently... please help!! thanks. ---"shilpa kothary" shilpakothary@hotmail.com (Ref:0699)
Question: Siphoning gasoline from boat tank I am trying to find out some helpful suggestions on how to siphon gasoline from the gas tanks in my boat. They are located on the sides of the hull, and I can not see any easy way to start the flow siphon upward without blindly poking a hose down in there, and sucking, usually getting many tastes of gas before getting the flow to go up the hose and down over the side to the gas can sitting on the ground next to the boat. -- Pianominnow@aol.com
Question: Sweater. I have a sweater that I adore except for it's colors. It is multi-colored and I want it to be a solid light tan or a slightly darker brown. Should I bleach it first and then dye it with Rit? I don't know if it will turn out evenly. It's 100% cotton and I don't want to ruin it. Thank you for you time! -- ThisSoulShines@aol.com (Ref:0702)
Question: Scuff marks on vinyl deck How can I remove black scuff marks off my white vinyl deck? They are all over the deck and imbedded in the grooves in the vinyl material. I have tried mineral spirits, tar remover, rubbing alcohol, comet, shoe scuff remover, paint thinner. The only thing that kind of works is nail polish remover, but I'm afraid this will harm the deck finish. Any ideas? Thanks. -- "Michele McGuire" mmcgui7@us.ibm.com (Ref:0705)
Question: Weights and measures How much does one litre of water weigh? Thanks. -- Lianne oaktrees4@telus.net (Ref:0707)
Answer: 1 Litre of of water weighs 1000 grams --Dana Taylor Jan 9 2007
Question: Crushed carpet pile Hi. I have moved the furniture around and now I need some help in how to remove the bumps left in the the carpet pile. The weight of settee etc has crushed the carpet pile. It is a wool carpet. Please help.-- pinetreeskx4@talk21.com (Ref:0708)
Question: TV How and what do I use to clean the lenses on a RCA 61 inch projection TV? Thanks. -- Steve price skp.42@ncci.net (Ref:0204)
Answer: Your local optician or photographic supplies outlet will sell you 'microfiber' cloths designed for cleaning coated lenses. -- Regards Davina Martin
Question: Pen exploded in dryer Forget about the clothes...now the dryer has ballpoint pen ink in it. How do we get that out? -- "Ivy and Sid Frank" ivy.frank131@rogers.com (Ref:0260)
Question: Fruit fly problem I heard on a TV. program about an easy 1 day remedy to take care of fruit flies in the kitchen, but cannot remember what it is. Does anyone know of anything? Please respond to -- aoswald@autobahn.mb.ca The Oswald's (Ref:0261)
Answer Query: Ref:0261 Fruit fly problem Don't know how old your question was but here goes; it works great for me. I use equal parts liquid dish soap, water and apple cider vinegar. If the problem is really bad you may want to increase the apple cider and decrease the water. Hope this helps! Dawn Channer -- Dawns1965@aol.com 20 Oct 2002
Question: Removing wax HI, I SPILLED CANDLE WAX ON THE COVER OF MY SPEAKER, THE DUST COVER. HOW CAN THAT BE REMOVED? -- Kkittenkel@aol.com (Ref:0262)
Question: Drilling Porcelain Tiles I need to drill holes into Porcelain bathroom tiles and I have been told I need a special drill bit as they are exceptionally hard. Can you advise on the best makes to use and where I might purchase them? Many thanks Scott.Jameson@dixons.co.uk (Ref:0263)
Answer : Drilling Porcelain Tiles. If you still need the solution to your question then you need http://www.365drills.com Sales at 365drills sales@365NOSPAMdrills.com (Remove NOSPAM) Apr 18 2006
Question: Squeaky Shoes Just bought a new pair of shoes and got caught in the rain. Now one shoe squeaks. Is there a remedy? Thanks -- COMPWILSO@aol.com (Ref:0264)
Question: Dying polyester Question: My wedding dress is made mostly of polyester and I'd like to dye it to wear as a bridesmaid's dress in my mother's wedding. Does anyone know of a safe way to dye polyester? Many professionals have told me it's not possible, but I'm not giving up yet! Alison in Ontario -- sofee@idirect.com "Alison Gilmour" sofee@sympatico.ca (Ref:0265)
Question: Cleaning an iron How do I take the stuck on gunk that is on my iron? It's there after we iron over a label or sometimes just the thread from jeans? I've tried soap. I've tried fingernail polish remover. I've tried brass cleaner. I've tried removing it hot and cold Finally I scrape it off with a razor blade but this seems harsh. -- Veronica Velez d.a.velez@att.net (Ref:0266)
Answer: Iron Gunk Remover Tip -- I'm not sure where your from but in the US, WalMart stores now carry a product that removed the stuff from the underside of the iron. The come in small 1 ½" to 2" tubes. You heat the iron, put the stuff on the hot iron, wipe away stinky stuff (for me its stitch witchery since I quit using it) with a cotton cloth that can handle the heat. Then when it cools down, I use a soap/water rag to clean it again. This product at Walmart is usually where they sell the tub hangers and there are two tubes per package for less than $2. Also, peanut butter will remove gum. It dissolves it. I managed to fall asleep when little and my mom/grandma used it to get the gum out of my hair without the need for a buzz job hair cut! Cathi Catherine Banks cnspbanks@tceq.state.tx.us 14 Oct 2003
Answer: Stuck on Gunk on iron Try using a product called "Goof-Off" available at Walmart, Home Depot ,Canadian Tire or any hardware or paint store. -- robnspglory@nospammts.net 04/01/2005
Question: Low water pressure Hello, Yesterday we replaced our bath taps, and also the sink ones using a conversion kit, in the bathroom upstairs. We drained the water tank (stored cold in the roof and stored hot upstairs fed from the stored cold tank) by tying up the ball cock, we did the work and then released the ball cock and filled up the tank again. Since this the cold water has barely no pressure. At first for about 2 seconds it's not too bad, but then within 30 seconds it trickles out to nothing - this is the same for sink toilet and bath. It doesn't splutter like there is trapped air in the system ? Perhaps something in the tank got into the cold water supply pipe and is causing a blockage ?? If so how can we rectify this, or what else might be the cause and solution ? Any help you can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks Christine -- "Christine Orme" Christine.Orme@ukgateway.net (Ref:0267)
Question: White Glue I was wondering if anyone knows how to get white glue out of carpet. I am renting an apt. and had a bit of an accident with Elmer's White Glue. Thanks -- Vanessa Zimmerman zimm0129@tc.umn.edu (Ref:0268)
Question: Fabric Shine How do I remove shine marks from pressing on crepe fabric? I seem to remember something to do with vinegar. Thanks! -- Janet L Abbott janabbott@attbi.com (Ref:0269)
Question: Long Term Storage Hello, I am going to be storing clothing, a futon mattress, books, and stereo equip./speakers for a year in a basement. How can I store any of these items so that I don't have to worry about mildew and condensation? thanks -- Ashley Anne Olinger aolinger@umich.edu (Ref:0270)
Question: Removing nail polish from clothing How can I remove nail polish from my clothing? Please help! -- Hkm33@aol.com.. (Ref:0281)
Question: Clover problems Hi From Victoria BC Canada, I have a problem with clover starting in my lawn. Is there a way to get rid of it before it spreads to far... thanks angus -- heidi_gus@hotmail.com (Ref:0282)
Question: Removing hairspray from wall Any suggestions as to remove hairspray from a painted bathroom wall? -- "Marie Dorman" dormanm@sympatico.ca (Ref:0283)
Question: Nail Varnish on Leather Hi there I have dropped nail varnish onto my black leather sofa, how can I remove it without damaging the leather. Many Thanks -- Susan M Smith Susan.Smith@drkw.com Vice President Senior Business Continuity Analyst Global IT Security 020 7475 5414 07808 177292 Pager: KB609 http://home.gb.dresdnerkb/itsecurity/ == (Ref:0284)
Question: Carpet I would like to know how to dye my carpeting. thank you Evelyn Fleischer -- jimsspot3@earthlink.net (Ref:0285)
Question: Velcro Is there some way to revitalize Velcro fasteners, like those found on shoes? I am afraid to comb them unless I know it will work. The shoes are still good and comfortable. Thank you -- nutzu@webtv.net (Mitzi Heuer) (Ref:0286)
Answer: Revitalizing Velcro The only way I know how is to take a pair of tweezers and patiently (while watching TV) pull out the fuzz -- robnspglory@nospammts.net 04/01/2005
Question: Glass vase stuck to leather topped table I have a glass vase which was placed directly on the leather top of an end table. Trying to lift the vase and it sounds like it is tearing the leather. Any ideas??? Is there a way to remove polyurethane dripped on cotton (slacks)? -- ESBerger18@aol.com (Ref:0287)
Question: PicturesCould you please tell me how to get a picture off of the glass? I have a picture in a frame, but the picture is stuck to the glass? Any answers? Thanks, -- Becky Carmack carmackbecky@hotmail.com (Ref:0155)
Question: Help with Zax! I'm on the eight level and having trouble getting past freeing all the slaves. need 3 more. Trujillo Francisco TrujilloF@bcainconline.com (Ref:0156)
Question: Burn hole Do you have any ideas how to patch up a burn hole in a car on the seat? Thanks -- dimenheart@aol.com (Ref:0157)
Question: Cameras and airport scanners Is it really bad to put a camera through the security scanners at airports? Or is it only bad for the film? -- charmar626@juno.com (Ref:0158)
Question: Roof Rust Hi Can you help me, I want to paint a roof that has some areas of rust, have you got a recipe for a rust converter or similar product I can make at home Thank Den -- capt@xtra.co.nz (Ref:0249)
Question: Cleaning outdoor furniture What is the best way to clean PVC white plastic furniture to remove stains and dirt? -- Gail Boland gab2me@ameritech.net (Ref:0250)
Answer: Cleaning Patio Furniture: I lived in AZ and our white lounger chairs (vinyl straps) would turn almost a dirty orange color. Someone told me to wash them off with a garden hose and then set them in the sun. Sounded crazy, but I did it and it worked! I had tried all kinds of cleaners and scrubbing and everything! Hope it works for you! Joannenospammoh@anspol.com 3rd Jun 2006-
Question: PAINT REMOVAL My Granddaughter has been using 'Spray Paint' in the shed while wearing her brand new jumper - What is the best way to get it out? My Daughter is reluctant to use Turpentine as she says you can never get rid of the smell Please help - before she kills my Granddaughter -- LYNETTE DRAGE lyndrage@iprimus.com.au (Ref:0251)
Question: Weeds I heard that you can get rid of weeds by putting rock salt on them. How close to plants can you safely do this? -- CASHACKNEY@aol.com (Ref:0252)
Question: Query Have a question on what type of shampoo to use for hard water. My hair is very fine and when I try to curl it it just goes limp. Any suggestions. Thanks-- Pat Veselsky pveselsky@sial.com (Ref:0253)
Answer: Shampoo question. Hi, You need to use Malibu well water shampoo made by Malibu. You can find it in salons. Your main problem is not your shampoo but your conditioner and styling products. Use the well water conditioner along with the shampoo. Before you curl your hair spray it with some hairspray, (light hold) then curl. I am a hairstylist, trust me this will work. -- Dawn Cullifer cullifernospam@paulnspbunyan.net 07/05/2005
Question: E-mail Incoming E-Mail, sometimes looks like hieroglyphics, similar to an Egyptian tomb!! Unfortunately I don't have a copy, but it resembles a type of code??? How do I decipher this gibberish???????? -- Dave Latimer dlatimer@cogeco.ca (Ref:0254)
Answer: It could be Chinese or Russian characters or you could have default font in Klingon (seriously there is a Klingon font) or Wingdings or similar. What sometimes works is if you copy the text and paste it in to "Microsoft notepad" -- Davina Martin
Question: Ceiling fan install we are putting a fan into an older apt. the wires in the ceiling are all black I need to know how to tell which to connect ,blue&white to ? black to? green to? thanks BJS --- James Paige --- ashed02@earthlink.net (Ref:0255)
Question:Water pressure Suddenly the water pressure from my kitchen faucet has turned to a trickle (both hot and cold water). But all the other faucets indoors and outside are fine. What could cause this sudden drop in the kitchen? Thanks, Dean Wakefield -- dvicar2@pacbell.net (Ref:0256)
Answer: water pressure Hi Take the end of the spout off there is a screen in there is it more then likely full of something. clean that out and should be good as new. Alan & Dawn Cullifer --- cullnospamifer@paulnspbunyan.net
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Question: Spruce tree sap on fleece I've gotten some spruce tree sap on a fleecy jacket. How do I get it off? -- "Mary Newman" maryn@telusplanet.net (Ref:0257)
Question: Modem noise How do you get rid of the dialling up noise when it is connecting -- "Wendy Rimmer" wrimmer@cogeco.ca (Ref:0258)
Question: Any suggestions? I have a dining room table that has had too much wax sprayed on it. How can I remove the wax without damaging the finish on the table? Your comments would be appreciated. -- Helen Miller h.c.miller@rogers.com (Ref:0259)
Question: Pressing shine on Black material. HELP - my son's wedding is tonight and I pressed a black polyester jacket and foolishly did not use a pressing cloth. Result - white shine marks, especially at thick seam areas Can you help me, is there anything I can use to make it look better, i.e. vinegar or some other method that you know of. The wedding is tonight, and I need your help ASAP, thanking you in advance! -- Jan Nafzger, jannaf@webtv.net (Ref:0288)
Question: Water marks how can I remove water marks on my sons clothes and bed sheets? I don't know why this is happening. I would appreciate any advice -- Jfreiman10@aol.com (Ref:0289)
Question: Compression Valve I need to install a compression valve on 3/8" copper piping. I am uncertain, do I need to flare the piping? -- Steve Shoultz splkn@springnet1.com (Ref:0290)
Question: Car Grease I need your help please ! Hi I have car grease on my favourite blouse and I'm desperate to get it out ! Can you please help me ? Please reply to cammygreen@yahoo.com Thanks Vanessa Green (Ref:0291)
Question: Birds I'm having a problem with sparrows trying to get into my house by clinging to the windows and screens. What would cause them to do this, or is it a sign of something. Spencer -- Spencer Hamm cinaar@sisna.com (Ref:0292)
Question: Sticky furniture How do I get that sticky feeling off of my bar stools? It is on top of the backs of the stools. I've tried almost everything I can think of. Thank you in advance Judy J. -- Steve Jacobs J6537952@ptd.net (Ref:0293)
Question: Roses Hi, I have red roses but they are turning brown at the top as if they are burning. Can you please tell me what am I doing wrong? Thank you Ruth -- shwaiki@bellsouth.net(Ref:0307)
Question: I don't want spam Hi peoples, can anyone tell me about finding that site in Perth, and to go about blocking spam I get in my inbox. Just get fed up with "junk" mail that I don't want. Or would it be possible for Apana to install some sort of spam blocking system on the server Cheers. -- Ann Sedunary annsed@odyssey.apana.org.au (Ref:0308)
Question: Gum in dryer I saw the query but am not sure about where to find the answer if one was given! The question was reference number 0549 about how to remove gum from an electric clothes dryer. Any help would be appreciated! -- HanEllen@aol.com (Ref:0309)
Question: Soap scum Please help i have about 3 inches of soap scum on my bathtub and shower doors. I have tried everything on the shelf and nothing seems to even loosen it. If you could please help me i would be grateful. Thank you Susan -- "The Townsend's" msshelby@kconline.com (Ref:0310)
Question: DOGS Hi We have a dog that stays outside during the day. She's started "pooping" on our concrete deck instead of going in the bushes or on the lawn. Do you have a "home" blend or concoction that we can put on the deck to keep our little dear from using the deck as her bathroom? Anna Prest Memphis -- Rob Prest rprest1@midsouth.rr.com (Ref:0311)
Question: Gas We have a gas stain on our driveway and would like to know how to get it removed. Our son filled his tank too full and it leaked out on the driveway also some oil stains? Thank you. Cathy Madott -- cathymadott@hotmail.com (Ref:0312)
Question: Doll restoration. Please help. I need to clean, and restore the dolls hair of my two daughters. Do you know any cleaner or shampoo? Thanks for your help. -- Tilio Cruz, tcruz01@earthlink.net (Ref:0313)