How do you block numbers from calling your house?

By Kenyonda Bradley, from eHow.com

You can block specific telephone numbers from calling your landline phone by using a call-blocking feature utilizing the *60 code.

With the *60 blocking code, you can create a list of up to 12 preselected numbers that will not be allowed to ring through to your phone. A recipient whose number is blocked hears a prerecorded message that informs them that you are not taking calls at this time.

1) Dial "*60" after you hang up from the number that you want to block. If you are using a rotary telephone, dial "1160."

2) Listen to the announcement, and follow the prompts to activate the service.

3) Dial "#01#" to add the last number that contacted you to the block list. Press "#" to enter a new number to your call block list, then enter the area code and phone number when prompted to do so. Press "#."

4) Follow the remaining prompts to exit the system.

- Call blocking does not block calls from mobile phones, pay phones, VOIP lines and non-call blocking-equipped areas.

- To CANCEL call blocking, dial "*80" or "1180" if you are using a rotary phone.