Home & Garden - 17 June 2006

I bought two potted orchids a red and a white at the same time. the same care was given to both so why did my red orchid die and my white one is still alive and well?

2006-06-17 22:20:49 · 4 answers · asked by nuked25 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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when pruning roses whats the best way of identifing suckers?

Sometimes the suckers stand out as brambles but others look like a normal rose

2006-06-17 22:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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how do i get rid of big black ants?

I have what i think are carpenter ants, and I have 2 house cats so i have to be careful of what i use to get rid of them. but they are all over the cats food and dishes.

2006-06-17 21:49:08 · 9 answers · asked by connie c 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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How can I cover mud in my shady yard if grass wont grow, but I still want my kids to be able to play there?

I am looking for the cheapest way to cover the ground that will last a long time and be practical for kids to play on. I am very handy and can install something myself. I have 2 plum trees that shed and can possibly ruin any surface that I put down.

2006-06-17 21:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by ajlikt 1 in Garden & Landscape

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Is it true that if you put salt in flower beds flowers will never grow there ever again?

I think someone threw something on my flowers cause they are not growing good and all the others are

2006-06-17 21:30:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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How many days is best for a garden paddling pool to be left, before emptying and cleaning it out?

2006-06-17 21:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Other - Home & Garden

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what are signs of aging pipes in the plumbing of a house?

2006-06-17 20:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by sallo1999 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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how often do i water aloe vera plants and what type of soil do they prefer, please?

do they like direct sunlight? thanks

2006-06-17 20:54:47 · 7 answers · asked by paula m 1 in Garden & Landscape

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How do I keep slugs off my patio?

2006-06-17 20:49:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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how do you determine the height of a tree without actually measuring it, without fancy equipment,?

I am cutting a tree down that has died and want to make sure it wont land on any wires or buildings

2006-06-17 20:22:27 · 11 answers · asked by living in the fastlane 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Where can I buy orange colored hard hats? Home Depot only has yellow or white.?

2006-06-17 20:08:08 · 6 answers · asked by peaceforuandme 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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how do I get rid of the skunks under my garage?

the garage used to be a workshop only and has a wooden floor

2006-06-17 19:51:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

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I'm looking for bedside tables for under one-hundred dollars, any sites I should try?

2006-06-17 19:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by lostinabook24 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

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how much money should i need to trift if i need to build a house compose of blocks 8meter square size.how much

is the minimum salary of a carpenters in a province?because i like to build my grandmother a small house.someone give me advice how and what things should i do or prepare,or to face, in building a house.guys over their help me pls......??????

2006-06-17 19:39:16 · 1 answers · asked by robelyn m 1 in Garden & Landscape

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My ficus tree looks like it needs a haircut. Any advice on how to trim a ficus tree?

Hi, any green thumbs out there? I would like to trim my ficus tree, but am nervous about doing the wrong thing. I've heard about cutting below (or is it above) the knots?

2006-06-17 19:18:09 · 4 answers · asked by Paul Y 2 in Garden & Landscape

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Why are my threaded PVC pipe joints leaking?

I am putting in a sprinkler system with PVC pipe. The glued joints are fine, but the threaded joints leak, even though I cranked them very tight. Should I use teflon tape on the threaded joints? Or is there some other technique? The joints are upstream from the valves, so I really can't afford any leaks.

2006-06-17 19:13:15 · 12 answers · asked by gonkthemonk 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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what if i washed my "dry clean recommended" lace & cotton tank in the washing machine?

2006-06-17 19:11:35 · 6 answers · asked by emtwo 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

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i am looking for home renovation & decorative painting business name?

2006-06-17 18:52:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

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How do I safely remove a honeycomb?

Bees are constructing a honeycomb above my garage door behind a basketball backboard. It's only about 2 square inches right now. It was amusing to watch over the weekend, but it's time for it to go before it gets dangerous. What's the safest way to get rid of this honeycomb?

2006-06-17 18:51:17 · 15 answers · asked by Chi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

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how to get rid of ants, cockroach, lizards & mosquitoes that enter my house?

Giant lizards in the house are untolerable. ants & cockroaches are infecting our health by moving over foods & other stuffs.Mosquitoes are making my good night sleep miserable.

What to do? Please help me out soon !!!!! Give all the solutions...

2006-06-17 18:35:31 · 9 answers · asked by Bubai 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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how do i design an vegetable plot?

2006-06-17 18:34:14 · 2 answers · asked by Maverick 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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how do I make my rooms cool?

my room in the 1st floor of our house,remains very hot throughout the year. I don't feel comfortable in A.C.,as because, I stay 12 hours or so in A.C. in my office.in spite of having big windows on two sides, the room is hot. I also have a rooftop room where I keep my computer & other related hardwares. How to make that room cool, without A.C.?

Please I need suitable suggestions as soon as possible..........

2006-06-17 18:27:45 · 7 answers · asked by Bubai 1 in Maintenance & Repairs