Home & Garden - 16 July 2006

Before I invest in one and go to the trouble of creating an electrical outlet I want to be sure the water will stay cool enough to suffice as a bird bath. I live in S. Florida and even in the shade the water in a regular bird bath gets too warm for the birds to cool off and 'bathe'.

2006-07-16 09:01:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-16 08:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by Red Sawx ® 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have just found lots (over 50) very big ants with wings in my kitchen, along with many other "normal" sized ants. There were no ants in the kitchen less than an hour ago but the external door was left slightly open.

I've sucked up all the ants I can find with the vacuum cleaner but does anyone know what having that many flying ants that suddenly could mean? Am I in danger of major infestation if I miss any? Should I call a professional exterminator? Can you get an exterminator for ants?

I live in Yorkshire in the UK.

2006-07-16 08:54:39 · 22 answers · asked by Ren 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I hate to buy a new hose and cut it down. Just was wondering if they make them especially for that purpose.

2006-07-16 08:53:22 · 4 answers · asked by lala 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-16 08:48:35 · 15 answers · asked by Agh A 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We just installed really nice (expensive) carpet. Due to a malfunction in our sprinkler system some water came into our newly finished basement and got the carpet wet.

This all happened while we were out of town. We we got home we noticed the wet carpet and a mildewy smell.

We pulled the carpet up in that area to dry out the pad beneath, and have a fan blowing on the carpet but I have a feeling that smell is going to remain.

Any advice from someone who has been here before?

2006-07-16 08:46:31 · 4 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-16 08:45:45 · 15 answers · asked by ashlizin11 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-16 08:45:18 · 4 answers · asked by Mandy F 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am celebrating my 40th birthday this November and want to have a party at my home. I'd like to be able to use the garden - at the very least, as a haven for the smokers.

I've had a look at marquee hire but all the ones I have found are for bigger spaces - my garden is about 40ftx40ft. I guess I could get a few patio heaters. Anyone got any better suggestions?

2006-07-16 08:44:49 · 8 answers · asked by Lively London Lass 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-16 08:44:09 · 3 answers · asked by lala 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-16 08:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by jamesbong007usa 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i have a huge phobea of ants and i found a huge colony of flying ants in my garden.. will they last for long because i dont want to go into the garden.. also do the giant ants that they turn into when they loose their wings last for long either??

2006-07-16 08:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 08:30:12 · 6 answers · asked by alka 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am renovating a house and there is alot of hard water stains and soap build up i need to remove. Used CLR no luck!

2006-07-16 08:27:07 · 9 answers · asked by jacklord 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It is very upsetting. I planted them in the wrong spot because I did not know that the sunflowers would NOT move with the sun. I just found out they LOCK EAST when mature. I planted them to enjoy them from the West and I really would like to FORCE them to face West without damaging the plant. Help!! Thanks.

2006-07-16 08:15:26 · 9 answers · asked by Marginality 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 08:09:16 · 4 answers · asked by HelpMe? 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 08:04:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I mostly plant my shallots from bulbs but would like to see if the seed of the flowed will produce a shallot. Does anyone know if this will work?

2006-07-16 08:01:52 · 1 answers · asked by acajenne 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 07:58:54 · 7 answers · asked by Big O 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The pidgeon has a yellow and purple band on its legs.

2006-07-16 07:56:36 · 3 answers · asked by heyjud526 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am having issues with the toilet in the upstairs bathroom. I tried Draino to clear the pipes but it didn't really resolve it. The water does not empty out completely and some of the floaties & toilet paper remains. I have to flush a few times to get everything all cleared out. Anyone have any quick fixes?

2006-07-16 07:56:33 · 5 answers · asked by Furball needing good comb 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently moved to the east coast of Canada from Toronto. My backyard is infested with ant hills & ants. They are coming into the house & I would love to know how to SAFELY get rid of them. I don't want it to bother the wildlife &/or birds that live on my land. Thanks for the info!

2006-07-16 07:53:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-16 07:53:30 · 8 answers · asked by zep 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

old house big window light maple floor - original 60 years old just uncovered light brown , white spattered color countertop, appliances stainless steel with black handles- need a wall color and wall paper- help

2006-07-16 07:49:00 · 8 answers · asked by Kaymusic 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

old house big window light maple floor - original 60 years old just uncovered light brown , white spattered color countertop, appliances stainless steel with black handles- need a wall color and wall paper- help

2006-07-16 07:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by Kaymusic 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-07-16 07:44:59 · 8 answers · asked by Jeffrey T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I find that miracle grow helps a little but I still have the problem with the whole flower not blooming at once, having dead mixed in, while others are till budding on the same flower.

2006-07-16 07:43:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 07:41:51 · 2 answers · asked by NARESH L 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Every year it comes back with healthy beautiful leaves and no flowers. What am I doing wrong? Does it need acid soil?

2006-07-16 07:40:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-16 07:40:00 · 3 answers · asked by Toolooroo 4 in Other - Home & Garden