Home & Garden - 7 July 2006

I really don't know much about plants, but I adopted this pretty plant from my mom's collection and it was a little dusty so I decided to clean its leaves with olive oil.... is this a bad thing to do?

2006-07-07 12:59:29 · 7 answers · asked by Kitty 3 in Garden & Landscape

Personally, I love and live in the Pacific Northwest. I think it's the best of all worlds. 2 hours to the coast or the mountains. No hurricanes, small earthquakes and the mountain hasn't had a large eruption since I was 5. Oh, and yes I love rain. It makes everything smell fresh and clean.

2006-07-07 12:54:59 · 7 answers · asked by bdh 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 12:50:26 · 7 answers · asked by mrgrumpybear07 1 in Other - Home & Garden

It is the first year we've had them. We have a lot of lilies, they are being destroyed by these beetles. I do not wish to put any chemicals down because I have a lot of hummingbirds and beneficial bees and such in my yard. Can anyone help me rid my lilies of these evil little bugs? Is there a natural solution??

2006-07-07 12:49:23 · 3 answers · asked by LeAnne 7 in Garden & Landscape

I water 4 times daily - is this too much?

2006-07-07 12:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by moodyj1 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-07 12:40:48 · 2 answers · asked by mizznini 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Me and my fiance made jello-shots with red jello and everclear, she got really sick and threw up in the beige carpet. the vomit was dark red and sat over night. I have used all sorts of carpet cleaners, but it wont come out all the way. is there anything i can do, or am i just gonna have to keep a rug over it?

2006-07-07 12:39:51 · 5 answers · asked by usmcjgill 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

anyone build these in NE Alabama or NW Georgia? Knows a company that done them?

2006-07-07 12:39:43 · 1 answers · asked by lookhoney 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i need advise on a transplanted barlett pear tree. It is about 18 feet tall and had to be moved from where it was originally planted about 2 to 3 years ago. After the transplant it has been watered 2x a day by filling a mote that is around the base of the tree. however the leaves are turning yellow. is that a sign of shock or over watering? Is there a fertilizer or root hermone I should give it? The transplant took place around the end of June. Please advise

2006-07-07 12:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-07 12:32:26 · 14 answers · asked by No idea 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am a painter mostly, but would be willing to learn a creative trade (e.g. tile making, art / window screens, and the like) to be able to work with architects - preferrably on large projects that in some way allow for the highlight or showcase of the less "architectural", more artistic pieces.
(FYI: I would prefer posting this in Arts & Humanities, as well as Home & Garden but Y!Q does not allow!)

2006-07-07 12:28:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 12:27:13 · 4 answers · asked by Dianna S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 12:25:46 · 2 answers · asked by ez4yagirl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

listen to me, all you young turks, all you young whipersnappers, i fought through 3 world wars, ok?

i could teach you a thing or two

you're not to big to go across my knee, ok?

what do you mean, i'm a coffin-dodger?

i've eaten bigger chips than you!

now, where was i?

oh, yes, would you like a nice cup of tea?

2006-07-07 12:23:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I transferred some old pictures onto fabric, but now I'm not sure where to begin to make a quilt.

2006-07-07 12:14:45 · 2 answers · asked by catlady 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-07 11:46:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Are Dyson vacuums really as wonderful as they're made out to be on television? I understand it's all part of a marketing strategy, but does anyone who owns a Dyson vacuum feel that they're any better than traditional vacuums? I know Dysons cost an arm and a leg, so I'm a little curious as to how well they work before I go out and purchase one.

2006-07-07 11:45:41 · 11 answers · asked by Kristen 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

and i have tried bleach but it dont work,

2006-07-07 11:34:54 · 24 answers · asked by dublingirl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to find the type of oil that is used in the motor housing of a sumergable sump pump. I didn't have much luck with google.

2006-07-07 11:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by bmknote 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-07 11:29:28 · 7 answers · asked by kenny n 1 in Garden & Landscape

I bought a hammock that is starting to sag. I want to get better rope and re-string it, but I am not sure how to do this.

2006-07-07 11:15:09 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-07 11:09:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a pair of jeans that have been bleached in some parts.... I was wondering what would happen if I was to put dye on it. Like Rit or something... I've tried calling different cleaners, but I couldn't find one with a good answer!

2006-07-07 11:08:53 · 11 answers · asked by Vivi's 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-07-07 11:08:13 · 21 answers · asked by dublingirl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-07 11:01:37 · 5 answers · asked by eyesonly16 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-07 10:57:10 · 3 answers · asked by readytosell 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Our house got lots of rain in the past two weeks. We thought we didn't get it in our finished basement, but the room started smelling bad. We now realize that a small amount of water must have come through behind the drywall and entered the edge of the carpet on one side of the room.

Is it time to trash the carpet, or should we try to fix it (or have a professional carpet cleaner come) before we have it replaced?

(If new carpet is needed, I assume that I'll need to break down the drywall and get out any remaining undeen water or moisture before any new carpeting comes in.)

Thanks.

(If you need more info to answer, please let me know. I'll add it.)

2006-07-07 10:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

also need some one to put them up .

2006-07-07 10:51:14 · 3 answers · asked by Llush 3 in Garden & Landscape

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2006-07-07 10:40:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It's a 12 horsepower lawnmower and when ever I go down hill or I back up and stop suddenly the motor almost cut off and starts smoking black smoke. Any ideas?

2006-07-07 10:37:07 · 5 answers · asked by Sicko the Clown 3 in Maintenance & Repairs