Home & Garden - 9 August 2006

2006-08-09 11:19:56 · 16 answers · asked by abizinc 2 in Garden & Landscape

My house is 10 years old and I think it'll help my electric bills, especially since one of the attic access areas has no insulation. I got an estimate of $450. My house is 2100 sq ft and two story.

2006-08-09 11:16:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have bats that fly around in our backyard as soon as it starts to get dark. I'm not sure where they live, but is there some type of trap or something to use?

2006-08-09 11:16:10 · 8 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have just tiled my kitchen floor with ceramic tile. The grout lines are black (well, dark grey, actually). But, in a few spots the white mortar is sticking up and showing through the grout.

2006-08-09 11:16:01 · 5 answers · asked by Jim K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-09 11:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-09 11:10:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to "Update" a 1996 Manufactured Double-Wide and would like to remove the ugly original lighting and install recessed lighting throughout the home. Is this possible? Can I use the regular housing that is available for stick built homes?

2006-08-09 11:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by Summer 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I purchased old nesting Tupperware containers at a charity sale. The containers are good condition, unfortunately, the containers have a strong plastic smell. What methods and/or products can I use to get rid of the smell and still be able to use the containers for food storage? Or is the material the containers are made out of in the process of degradation?

2006-08-09 10:54:59 · 9 answers · asked by max2lucy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am moving out of my apartment that I currently share with my old college roommate and I am moving in with my boyfriend. We are getting a new apartment so it is a blank canvas. I am a very visual person that can get very messy. I would like to keep our home neat and organized. Any ideas?

2006-08-09 10:51:11 · 4 answers · asked by funnyhaha 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-09 10:51:04 · 11 answers · asked by jose c 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-09 10:50:45 · 18 answers · asked by cuddles07039 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-09 10:50:05 · 9 answers · asked by tka 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-09 10:45:19 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-09 10:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-09 10:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by e.t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-09 10:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by tamigirl40 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-09 10:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by MM 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

23 ish year old Barratt house. It's not visible where it ought to be at the end of the drive as it is on other houses on the estate.

2006-08-09 10:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a mobile home, all my water pressure works fine except for the cold water in the kitchen, it is a small stream. Any ideas on what is wrong and how to fix it?

2006-08-09 10:13:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The new shrubs on either side of this plant are doing fine.

2006-08-09 10:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by soar 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have one of those small bamboo plants for the house (just 3 stalks) and I was told that it just needs to be kept watered. I never let its pot run dry but the plant seems to be drying out. Is there something I am missing? I checked for info on the net but all I can find is info on big bamboo plants for the garden.

2006-08-09 10:02:55 · 4 answers · asked by AlongthePemi 6 in Other - Home & Garden

We are remodeling a house that we're hoping to flip, so we have to keep the cost down, so is it possible for an untrained person to mud and tape sheetrock, that will look good? We replaced walls and ceilings, so I know it will be a lot of work. Any tips on how the pros' do it?

2006-08-09 10:02:20 · 9 answers · asked by queenofthisdump 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Weed Eater push mower with a Briggs and Straton engine.

2006-08-09 10:01:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am confused what type of bond is she talking about, she said she doesnt know if this come out of our pocket or from the sale of he house. Does anyone know what she is talking about.My mom is deceases so the house is to be spilt 3 kids ,my sister confuses me so much.She said if we dint get this bond which cost 300 and something then the sale from the house the money can be tied up to a year,

2006-08-09 09:59:38 · 1 answers · asked by patti23322 2 in Other - Home & Garden

when i ask a question and i choose the answer i get as best answer, i dont think anyone has the right to come along and give me a thumbs down for my choice. my question, my best answer choice. my finial decision. end of story. does anyone else feel that way?

2006-08-09 09:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-09 09:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by NHMQ 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

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2006-08-09 09:48:17 · 3 answers · asked by Sandra♥ 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want them for inside my house, not out. I have searched in a lot of places but with no luck. I am learning woodworking and would love to try this. I appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks!

2006-08-09 09:39:31 · 1 answers · asked by dtrader7777 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i had a 10foot conifer hedge about 48foot long. Lush green and healthy. I have just had a gardener in to cut 3-4 foot off the top and trim sides. Well, they have been cut right back all over, now see through, and are just brown dead dusty leaf things. Has any idea if these will recover. They look really bad no green at all.

2006-08-09 09:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by leigha 5 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-09 09:37:50 · 19 answers · asked by san_ann68 6 in Decorating & Remodeling