Home & Garden - 29 June 2006

... i'm in a situation where i had damp in a property that i took over to renovate ... I had a DPC put in at no small expence with a 15 year guarantee etc ... the wall has since been replastered entirely and sized ready for cross lining pre decorations ... however there seems to be a patch at eye level of about a meter wide that has just appeared , i have tryed to dry it out with a radiator but its not moving ... today i'm getting the plaster hacked off again ... BUT THEN WHAT ? just seal it ? there are no leaking pipes in this area , or guttering outside ? Could this be just residual damp maybe ?

2006-06-29 01:59:27 · 8 answers · asked by curly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small collection of potted plants and herbs in my apartment. Since they don't get alot of light because they are indoors what is the best type of lightbulb to use to provide them with light? Is it expensive? Any other recommendations for a novice gardner trying to keep plants and herbs healthy without using pesticides or artificial fertilizers?

2006-06-29 01:57:03 · 5 answers · asked by lmiamijan 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have 2 60 ft pine trees in my backyard I want to make money selling them

2006-06-29 01:54:35 · 4 answers · asked by Deby F 1 in Garden & Landscape

My downstairs neighbor has reneged on her deal to mow the lawn, and it looks like I'm going to have to. I haven't mowed a lawn since I was 12 or so--and only did it once then (I have two great brothers).

So, can you offer me any lawn mowing advice?

2006-06-29 01:49:28 · 11 answers · asked by Torero In Red 3 in Garden & Landscape

What do you do for Shiney Leaf Gardenia that has drastically yellowing leafs? It is indoors and I received it about three days ago. It did get an accidental overdose of rain and is now standing in a plant stand indoors with no pebble tray. I recently sat it outdoors on a cloudy day for about an hour and it was a little windy. It did seem to like the indirect sunlight and three of its many buds are blooming. I thought despite the many horror stories I read about raising them that I would be able to keep it alive and now I am having serious doubts about our relationship. Maybe talking to it will help.

2006-06-29 01:48:44 · 6 answers · asked by research woman 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-06-29 01:43:50 · 8 answers · asked by Steven F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-06-29 01:42:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i want to know is it more cheater to leave your ac on.are dose it make you light bill higher.to turn it on when you need it.and off when you don't.

2006-06-29 01:39:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

and smoke damage stains? I was told it should clean up real good. but I used the power washer on it & the rust stains don't seem to be coming out, I used Dawn with Bleach Alternative & Ajax. PLEASE HELP! Oh & has some scratches can I buff them out? Or should I just try & get the dirt out of them. Oh and how do I get the dirt out of the scratches? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

2006-06-29 01:38:38 · 17 answers · asked by River rock 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Should I put it in a bigger pot? Its still in a teeny pot from Home Depot.

2006-06-29 01:31:37 · 4 answers · asked by Ellie 2 in Garden & Landscape

was just given a beautiful buffet from the 30s (i think). i am about to start refinishing it, but the veneer is bubbled in a couple of places, the worst one being on a seam. how can i fix the bubbles. thanks.

2006-06-29 01:28:02 · 3 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-29 01:26:10 · 2 answers · asked by rlynnrussell 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking for a lawn ornament/statue of a leprechaun with a pot of gold

2006-06-29 01:16:30 · 3 answers · asked by WestCoastGirl 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-06-29 01:15:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We live in a split house. When she moved in, we agreed that I would take care of the driveway in the Winter, and she would take care of the lawn in the Summer. Now, she is trying to back out of it, claiming to the landlord that she doesn't know how to handle a lawnmower (her boyfriend lives with her). I don't want to get too combative, because I don't want to live at war with her every day. I just want her to mow the lawn.

2006-06-29 01:11:54 · 29 answers · asked by Torero In Red 3 in Garden & Landscape

My two friends and I smoke inside my flat but my mom hates it. How do I get the smell out? Should I burn incense sticks or would it make it worse?

2006-06-29 00:46:37 · 31 answers · asked by twinkles 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone have complete manual that how to turn on gas oven. standard gas stoves upon that oven are ignited by match stick. i am in pakistan. i dont have any manual for this. plz help me

2006-06-29 00:43:54 · 9 answers · asked by qudrat1022 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I ripped the tag off of his mattress! Will he prosecute me now?

2006-06-29 00:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by indiangiver33 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The have also added shredded paper but nothing else.

2006-06-29 00:34:43 · 3 answers · asked by avril h 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-06-29 00:23:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-06-29 00:03:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry