Home & Garden - 13 August 2006

We rented a new house with very little landscaping done. It seems that to build up the ground a lot of landfill was used and it is very poor quality earth in some places. We have already spent hundreds of dollars on shrubs, trees and flowers as well as earth for planting them, but there are some areas where we still cannot even get grass to grow. Any ideas? Everyone else in the whole neighbourhood seems to have the same problem.

2006-08-13 23:50:41 · 11 answers · asked by 2 shy 4 in Garden & Landscape

The ink is from a biro

2006-08-13 22:48:15 · 13 answers · asked by tomchinauk2002 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-13 22:24:29 · 12 answers · asked by SivGiger78 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 21:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by sakkuth 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-13 21:48:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

how do i get rid of small cockroaches in my wardrobe,dining table drawers and kitchen

2006-08-13 21:40:25 · 15 answers · asked by Meena Z 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am clearing some overgrown trees and I wish to shred the branches. I am getting conflicting info on when best to shred. Should I shred while the wood is soft with sap or should I let the wood dry?

2006-08-13 21:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by stepper w 1 in Garden & Landscape

they can be seem roaming around and everywhere even they bite. they always travel in a chain.

2006-08-13 20:40:13 · 6 answers · asked by nick_v1441 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 20:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

is planted by someone else. I can live in a desert, but those that live in the south, do you see it as a challenge or more of a hinderance to what you were used to!

2006-08-13 20:23:44 · 4 answers · asked by JOHNNY D 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 20:16:57 · 11 answers · asked by phoenixheat 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

We need double pane windows with self-storing screens that are easy to clean, inside and out.

2006-08-13 20:15:48 · 6 answers · asked by phoenixheat 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want my husband to add a bathroom to my house. I would like to add it to the back of the house but my husband said all of our pipes are under our slab foundation and would have to dig several feet to add a toilet to the existing pipes. He said a shower and sink would work but not a toilet.

2006-08-13 20:01:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm painting with semi gloss latex, it's a dark cinnamon colour, over semi gloss latex.... no matter what I've used (brush, foam or traditional roller) it doesn't give good coverage. The results have been streaky, uneven and looks terribe. I've had to put on 3-5 coats to cover the streaks!!! Is it possibly the paint itself? It's Glidden Spred Enamel Latex semi gloss. I am sure it is latex semi I am covering as I spoke to the person who painted originally. Please, any help would be appreciated. I've used a gallon already to paint a small bathroom cabinet, door and window trim, and a couple doors! I've NEVER had this much difficulty with paint!!!!

2006-08-13 19:52:09 · 7 answers · asked by De 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a second hand filing cabinet which has a few scratches and would like to paint them to make the cabinet look new

2006-08-13 19:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by sweetcrystal101 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

You get extra points if your avatar is farm-related. There is something peaceful about cattle out in the field. I have neighbors who have a model Jersey in their backyard. I love looking at it.

2006-08-13 19:49:12 · 3 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 19:45:44 · 1 answers · asked by DOROTHY W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 19:44:18 · 2 answers · asked by sharon b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I only have one bedroom worth of stuff to move. And it's an in-town move.. any alternatives to Uhaul? Im in San Diego

2006-08-13 19:25:36 · 4 answers · asked by socalrider81 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-13 18:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by koolwetpuppy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-13 18:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Hillol D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need help planning a birthday party with my best friend, but I haven't any clue what to do! ( age around 13-15 )

(I didn't know what other catigory to put this question under!)

2006-08-13 18:26:27 · 17 answers · asked by michelle 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have searched for and found several online nursery websites that sell bulbs and perennials but I want to be sure my plants and flowers are healthy when they arrive at my home. Any recommendations or experiences (good or bad) would help me find a nursery that I can trust to deliver the best so I can plant them with confidence in my own garden! - - Anyone??? - -

2006-08-13 17:50:14 · 15 answers · asked by Emerald 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a tiny 1 bedroom back to back cottage & need to make a small bedroom for my baby the onley way i can do this is by using the bathroom it is just about big enough but i will have to put a small ensuite type shower room in the main bedroom does anyone know what is the smallest space i can use & how much it is likely to cost

2006-08-13 17:37:30 · 11 answers · asked by sara 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-13 17:30:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

just say anything. don't care. if it's really amusing i'll pick you as the best i guess...

2006-08-13 17:29:42 · 25 answers · asked by Raelin 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

does anyone know any easy, fast tips to whiten your teeth at home?

2006-08-13 17:29:33 · 15 answers · asked by miss lyss 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my a/c is runnin outside, but not inside.... whats wrong with it?
and if u know, how do i fix it?

2006-08-13 17:28:30 · 4 answers · asked by seb. 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to store my kid's unused toys in the attic. The attic has plywood 19/35 inches between the joist. There are 2 boxes, each boxes has weight about 12 pound (the box dimension is about 1x2x1) feet.

2006-08-13 17:25:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have waaaaay too much clothing at our house. We are always giving clothing items away and we still seem to have too much. Where can I find a good guideline about how many of each item it is good to have? I would like to read up on this before it is time to buy fall clothing. Thanks in advance!

2006-08-13 17:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3 in Cleaning & Laundry