Home & Garden - 24 July 2006

hello! I live in Long Beach, Calif., and am looking to use toads as an alternative way of dealing with a slug infestation. I understand it is irresponsible and illegal to release non native species to out area. I would like to purchase Western toads, but can't find a provider. can anyone help? Thanks, Daniel

2006-07-24 06:28:55 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel O 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a regular fertilization schedule, Scott's recommended steps as well as cut the grass often. It seems to be heavy crabgrass and clover with some other weird looking weeds. The thisle seems to come back stronger every time we pull it at the root.

2006-07-24 06:19:43 · 1 answers · asked by jeff1powers 1 in Garden & Landscape

How many bedrooms would you recommend? She has 3 girls and 2 boys. 2 of the girls are twins and 8 years old. Should they share a room? She wants this to be her and her husbands final purchase. (NO BUDGET YET) Any advice?

2006-07-24 06:12:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We have well water but when the water goes through the hot water heater it has a bad smell to it. Some one told me I needed to replace but I can't remember what it is called.

2006-07-24 06:09:29 · 6 answers · asked by just me 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

why?

2006-07-24 06:07:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I've got some seeds of grapefruit and I want to plant them on my yard. We have no grapefruits here although is a tropical country. Shall I plant the seed on a pot first or just put into the ground.

Thanks

2006-07-24 06:07:51 · 1 answers · asked by Moby 2 in Garden & Landscape

the underlying point is that when windows were made of wood they incorporated hooks to support the curtain rail-now the upvc windows leave no option but to screw in a curtain support and rail separately above the window
incidentally i can see how the net curtain stretche
after two nightmare days of being turfed out of bed by poles replacing the windows i was then left with no curtains
i need the latest in curtain technology bearing in mind that the section above the windows seems to be composed of plasterboard and flakes when i try to insert a nail;who is responsible for this fiasco or have i finally become feeble minded?how much for the equipment or any other suggestions short of defenestration
i can see how the net curtain stretched between the two hooks but i am damned if i can see how the two plastic bits with the screws through them secured the curtain
my revered ancestors on both sides were builders and i have to admit that this question is beginning to seem like a wack job

2006-07-24 06:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by Patrick O 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

please i need some help ...

2006-07-24 06:01:56 · 22 answers · asked by woahohhriot! 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Do I need to have a water barrier applied to the walls, or are grouted ceramic tiles enough? Are there liquid products that can be "painted" on that will make the stall waterproof without tiling?

2006-07-24 06:01:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-24 06:00:05 · 2 answers · asked by BRIAN J 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-24 05:58:14 · 4 answers · asked by clueless 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Looking at 32" Sanyo LCD tv. Have satellite hookup at home. Can I just buy the TV as is, in the box without buying special additional cables and equipment, and plug it in and attach existing satellite cable?

2006-07-24 05:56:29 · 3 answers · asked by DeeDee 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 05:55:58 · 4 answers · asked by Eve 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

or...Do you know of any good techniques for getting them out of my yard?...off of my boat...
same question for no-see-ums.
also...Does the Mosquito Deleto System work?
Im trying to stay away from deet (cancer runs in my family)

2006-07-24 05:53:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-07-24 05:51:01 · 19 answers · asked by Yahoo Police Barney Fife 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My house has no insulation no A/C and it's over 105 outside, so my house has become a hotbox. I have tried a few thing, and can't seem to get it right. I have a fan and ceiling fans. We've been putting the fan in front of an open door in the hopes it will pull out the hot air during the day and pull in the cool air at night, obviously turning the fan the appropriate direction.

Anyhow, any advice, besides buying a swamp cooler (too humid here anyhow) or getting A/C would be great.

2006-07-24 05:46:15 · 65 answers · asked by aaroncori 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 05:45:01 · 7 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-07-24 05:39:02 · 11 answers · asked by spikenalabama 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I can call out on telephone and DSL works fine. However, when someone tries to call in, they hear one ring, then static. If I am on the phone when someone calls, the answering service (provided by telephone company) will pick up. If I am not on the phone, caller just hears the one ring, then static.

2006-07-24 05:39:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

(I just discovered one of each this morning while housecleaning)

2006-07-24 05:38:56 · 12 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Appt for 8am Friday morning. They got here at 2pm. I needed a circuit board (as I told them before they got here). Left 10 min later to obtain board.
They called at 6pm, can't fix it until monday at 9am due to staffing and problems obtaining the circuit board. It is now 9:20am Monday, no call, no service person. It is freaking hot here the past 4 days. My house was 103 on Saturday at 11am. Do I wait and let these people work on it and probably fix it today, or tell them never mind and wait for another company who can be here Wed 12-2pm and helped me diagnoise it over the phone? I'm ticked off but hate this heat. I don't want to stand on principle and suffer, but then again not sure if this is a company I should count on.

2006-07-24 05:33:36 · 4 answers · asked by Chloe 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm thinking of calling California Closets to redo the garage. Do you have a story to share? Good or bad. Costs?

2006-07-24 05:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by lisadumbgame 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our home has ac but it doesent cool quickly we want to know if it needs freeze or what else would it be

2006-07-24 05:25:51 · 10 answers · asked by mickey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 05:18:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-24 05:10:10 · 21 answers · asked by veryberry 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-07-24 05:07:13 · 9 answers · asked by cleopatrais42 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

in UK please

2006-07-24 05:03:50 · 2 answers · asked by tigi_2003 1 in Garden & Landscape

My friend spilled some liquid on the carpet. He tried to use bleach to wipe them off. It came out the carpet is now in two different colors and there're strong bleach smells. Is bleach harmful to skin? My son always sleep on carpet. How can I get rid of the smell? Any way I can restore the carpet color?

2006-07-24 05:00:38 · 16 answers · asked by Vicki 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We had some black spots on some of our windows due to condensation. It was suggested that we would need to fix it so we sanded, re-stained, and sealed the windows that were affected. We were not able to get out all of the staining as it had gone through the entire window on two of the windows. The problem should not get any worse however since the windows are now sealed (I don't think they were sealed before!). I am worried sick that this could ruin the sale of our house. Do you think that it is a big deal? They are just stains.

2006-07-24 04:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm trying to grow some and it looks like there's a lot of buds, but I've only seen pictures of plants with one flower on top.

2006-07-24 04:53:40 · 5 answers · asked by padfootfan 2 in Garden & Landscape