Help, I hate me new stained hardwoods
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Comments (16)I am canceling my service with Comcast. I have the $4.99 charge to cover me in case I need to have a service call. Well in April I did have a service call as one of my two phone lines was not working. The technician who came out broke my phone and did not tell me that he broke it. I found that out much later -- it should have been a hint when he did not want me to hold the phone. Then he or Comcast put a $70.00 charge on my account. When I called Comcast, I told them about this, they admitted that it should not have been there and they told me that they would credit my account on the next bill, but that I was expected to pay it and they would issue a credit. I need to check the statutes but I don't think you can collect on disputed charges, especially when you are aware that YOU made the mistake. For the $70.00 that should not have been billed, they interrupted the service. I refuse to pay it and have notified my local jurisdiction and the FCC. If you are looking for a cable or internet or phone provider, don't walk past Comcast, run as fast and as far as you can....See MoreHelp me not to hate my new FL
Comments (13)Marrilyn, Since your washer has a heater, you probably won't want to wash dark clothing on hot, though washing on warm on the whitest whites cycle will turn the heater on if necessary to reach the warm temperature. The normal cycle does not use the heater even if the wash water temp is too low. Due to various conditions, such as your hot and cold water temps, distance the washer is from the hot water heater, wash temp, load size, and the way the washer fills, the wash water temp may not actually be as warm or hot as it should be for good cleaning results. Selecting a cycle that utilizes the heater, like the whitest whites cycle, should give you better results. If you are really curious of the wash water temp, wait until the washer stops filling, pause the machine and open the door. Use an instant read thermometer to check the water temp. Dadoes is correct, the bleach is dispensed in the first rinse. You should always select an extra rinse when using bleach so that it is properly rinsed away. I have used a stain stick successfully, as well as shout. I have tried many HE detergents, and am not too impressed with cheers ability to get stains/spots out of things. I do use it for dark clothing because it does not have optical brighteners, but I don't expect much out of it. The powder sears detergent, sold in the paint department, is inexpensive, and has less optical brighteners than some other brands. Of the mainstream detergents, I have found that HE Tide, both liquid and powder, work very well for me, as well as HE Wisk. They are good at removing stains w/o pretreating, though if I have stained items, I will use the heavy soil setting to increase the wash time. I believe your washer's Heavy Duty cycle has a built in stain treat function. It starts will warm water, and then heats it to hot over an extended wash time. That is good to use on stubborn stains. Joe...See MorePlease help picking a new backsplash, I hate this one...
Comments (34)I don't think you're playing it safe. I think you're finding your style. We all mess up with our choices. If you take a look at the color tone of all your favorites and the one you installed; they are all light. So that's where you start. A light backsplash is definitely a perfect match for your stone. You cabs are darker and something light with some visual interest will be great. I think people find that visual interest in different things. Yours just happens NOT to be in tumbled stone. One is not "more right" then the other. I happen to find I'm always drawn to glass... it's just a matter where you taste lies. I can't wait to see it photoshopped. I have no clue how to do that or I do it for you!...See MorePLEASE HELP ME FIND A STAIN FOR REDOAK HARDWOOD FLOORING
Comments (11)@nhb22 I absolutely love the contrast of your flooring against the white & your countertops ( which are Beautiful btw) My friend has them. Mine im worried about bc of the blue in there ! I'm hoping it doesn't look like a big blue iceberg lol That's why I " tried" going w a paint color that had no blue or undertones! i didn't have much a selection to choose from w the quartzite. I almost got quartz but idk I thought it " might" be trendy w the look I was going for & guess wanted a natural stone. I see them everywhere now & kinda kick myself but ?? Now I need a backsplash & love subway tiles what color are yours...See Moreemlouhall
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