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  • How do I replace my bobbin case?
  • I have a Singer 4562 T, and the bobbin case has somehow managed to come out. I've tried searching around, but I can find neither instructions that apply to my model, nor an instruction manual for the particular model sewing machine I own. Any help would be much appreciated....
  • How can i get my old wooden drawer bits picked up by recycler/council? Its loads of pieces of broken down wood
  • I live in the UK, Bradford. The council said they do not pick up wood. My car is not big enough to take it to the waste land. I need to have it picked up. Who can i call that does this? They are in my garden right now and quite dangerous as they have nails left on them from when i pulled my...
  • Remove paint & grout from bathroom tile?
  • I am renting a place and there is paint and grout on the tiles. It looks terrible. How can I get the paint and grout off without ruining the tile. The tile has a dull finish so the stuff seems to have penetrated it.It won't come off with a scraper. I need so sort of liquid I...
  • Suche eine Bauanleitung für einen einfachen kleinen Holzbackofen?
  • Will auf meiner geschlossenen Terasse einen kleinen Holzbackofen bauen, der auch zum heizen gedacht sein soll und auch zum backen genutzt werden kann...
  • How to make a Colour Guard (Flag Twurlers) Tote bag to carry your flags.?
  • Does anyone have clear instructions on how to make a Tote bag to carry the flags for colour guard? I was hoping to be able to carry the 5 1/2 and 6 in the big part and perhaps a front pocket to hold the semis. Any help and I love you....
  • Other - Home & Garden

  • United distributors inc reviews?
  • water purification systems...
  • What is the most effecient way of getting rid of flies for good?
  • I am renting a house with a peach, apple, avocado, grapefruit and lime tree and I have so many flies, exp during the peach season. What is a good way to get rid of them that won't harm my two outside dogs?...
  • Where can i go to look for a house thats under $200 per week & on the southside of brisbane?
  • I'm currently in a homeless shelter and i need to find a house, apartment of my own as i have an 11 month old daughter and am currently pregnant with my second. I need to keep to the south-east section of brisbane as this is where my support is. Can anyone help me with websites or...
  • Why does houses cost less to build than to buy one? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee… answer?
  • in the tv show 'grand designs' the houses they build for like 300k, looks like houses worth 2mill in rightmove.co.uk. why is it soo cheap....
  • Which filter is 'best' for me?
  • Which filter is 'best' for me?...
  • Gardening

  • Calathea regalata..?
  • Mi hanno regalato proprio oggi una calathea bellissima da tenere in ufficio.. il problema è che come ambiente non è il massimo per le piante.. infatti nel week-end c'è il buio quasi completo, non avendo finestre nella stanza... Ho sentito che non ha bisogno di troppa luminosità, ma secondo...
  • Are Christmas trees painted ?
  • Hi... I read this article about christmas tree tinting and it claims that the coating that is sprayed on is merely a "sunscreen" that preserves the color, and "By the time a Christmas Tree is harvested around Thanksgiving and put up, the colorant is gone." However from my...
  • Can i grow Serrano Chilies in a hanging basket?
  • Hi, i am going to grow some tomatoes in a hanging basket this year and wondered if my dads Serrano Chilies could also grow well in one. Also, what other easy plants can be grown in hanging baskets?...
  • Privacy hedge suggestions?
  • I have a planter bed in front of a window which looks out toward the street. It is completely unplanted at this time. I'd like to get a nice privacy hedge in there to at least partially obscure/shade the window. The window is about 5 feet off the ground. The planter bed it about 2 feet wide...
  • Yard decoration after mature tree is gone?
  • My city is building a trench and a city guy told me that my large and very high 150 year old maple tree in front of the house likely must go because grows too close to the street and must make room for the trench. Without the tree I have less privacy, shade and the property will not more look...
  • Cleaning & Laundry

  • Dishwasher film,how do I prevent it?
  • I had my first dishwasher installed in my home. Every time I use it I get alfull white film.Ive tried so many dishwasher soaps! I use The prevent spot stuff as well.I must have really hard water. I have a instant hot water heater,so water softer is out.Help! Anyone have any old fashion...
  • Is Whip Cream easy to clean off & does it stain?
  • I'm planning to prank some friends with whip cream, u know just put some cream on a plate and slam it in their face or covering them in cream out of the can. I was just wondering if the whip cream is easy to clean off or if it will stain any clothes? Also, do whipped cream cans have to be...
  • Difine enzyme for washing clothes?
  • what dose enzyme mean when you remove protein stains -protein=milk stuff-...
  • How to clean suede?
  • i have this all in black levi's watch which has a lilttle suede on it and the other is leather.oneday it has a white spot on the suede. i cleaned it with a damp clothes but it leaves such a different mark on it. it looks like a defect skin suede than the other after i clean it. is there...
  • Ryo cigaretts with electric machine?
  • no matter what setting I have it on the fire keeps falling off...
  • Maintenance & Repairs

  • 2in hose for drainning a 500 gallon water tank?
  • 2in hose for drainning a 500 gallon water tank?...
  • Noma programable thermostat?
  • I just replaced my thermostat from mechanical to a Noma 7 day programable thermostat. I programmed it to be at 20C but it keeps exceeding the target temp and doesnt shuts down to maintain the target temp. Tried also the override and it still exceeds the target temp. Appreciate any advice with...
  • Can i interchange R30 & R40 bulbs safely?
  • My fixture says "max 150 Watt R40" . Also, can I use lower wattage CFL bulbs safely, which are much cooler of course?...
  • Condensation In A Locker?
  • How can I reduce the condensation inside of a locker where I work? My friend and I work in a freezer environment warehouse and he is always complaining about a high level of moisture inside of his locker. There is a humidifier in the room but in is not enough. Is there something that he can put...
  • I need a instruction book for my Dyna-Glo 10,000 BTU Radiant Kerosene Heater RMC-55R7?
  • i lost my book and need instructions on changing the wick...
  • Home Improvement

  • Where do i buy feather pillows,feather bed online?
  • i want to purchase bed accessories like bed, down pillows, down comforter etc. i want good online shopping sites which is cheap....
  • I bought a goodman furnance. how much will it cost me to have installed?
  • I bought a goodman furnance. how much will it cost me to have installed?...
  • How much light wattage works in our bathroom?
  • We have a small bathroom (approx 50 sq ft). The bathroom will have off white tiles on half the walls and floor so it will be bright. There are no windows. We have an antique whit vanity and mirror. Right now we are looking at the vanity lights (3 bulbs) facing down. Will 180 watts (3 bulbs at 60...
  • Where can I find these posters?
  • I want to find some great alpine ski racing posters online. Where can I find them? I want something new, not anything vintage. Thanks!For example: Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn, Ted Ligety....
  • Delta Touch2O faucet anyone?
  • The same feeling of 'is it a good choice' once again!!! Does anybody own a Touch2O faucet? I would like to get some reviews on it before I get it installed. It will make life much easier while handling meat and fish. There are some reviews on homedepot.com. The negative was the water...
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  • How do you apply starch when ironing shirts?
  • I want the collars on my polo shirts and my button down shirts to stay nice and straight. None of that curling business. So I guess I am supposed to iron them with starch (is what i've been reading). What kind of starch do you use, and how do you apply it? Can it be used on dark shirts, or
  • Where do i buy feather pillows,feather bed online?
  • i want to purchase bed accessories like bed, down pillows, down comforter etc. i want good online shopping sites which is cheap.
  • Erkhtgskedhkdfh =) im bored?
  • Bathroom?? all of my friends are always telling me that "they have to go to the bathroom" but i dont understand whats different about that room from every other room. it has some sinks, and toliets. they go into a room and i hear a noise, like water falling and a loud scary noise
  • Does adding an extra layer of home window tint help?
  • I put a diy layer of window tint on my kitchen window which gets a direct hit all afternoon. 1 layer may (?) be helping a little bit, would putting another layer on - maybe on the outside - help a bit more?
  • Black Widow Spiders ?
  • I just found a black widowin my toddlers art easel!! If I find one spider, should I spray the house? (We also have Hobo spiders)And has anyone sprayed a house with little kids? Is it safe?? I am an organic mommy type, and chemicles scare me!
  • How to clean suede?
  • i have this all in black levi's watch which has a lilttle suede on it and the other is leather.oneday it has a white spot on the suede. i cleaned it with a damp clothes but it leaves such a different mark on it. it looks like a defect skin suede than the other after i clean it. is there
  • Help!ants in my shower ?
  • hey...there are ant all over my my bathtub and no where else... i need to get rid of those lil b!tches!!what can i do or what can i use?
  • Where can i copy my pool key by myself? PLEASE HELPPP!?!?
  • Where can i copy a key that says "do not duplicate" on it?? HELPPP!? ok so we REALLY need to copy our pool key!! but it says not to dublicate on it so no one will do it for us! we went to home depot and the man said he cant to it for us. they wount giv us any legal papers saying its
  • Motion sensor light not working properly?
  • I just installed a motion sensor switch in my kitchen, controlling two ceilign lights. Problem is, it's not working properly. The motion sensor works as it should turning light ON, but instead of turning OFF completely, one of the lights it is supposed to control starts flashing. One turns
  • When do i add fertilizer? before or after i have planted the seed in the non-fertilized soil ?
  • i am doing a science experiment and i need to know when to add fertilizer. does the fertilizer need to be mixed with the soil before being added into the pot ? or does the fertilizer needed to be added after the seed has been planted ? or does the fertiliozer need to be added before the seed has