Home & Garden - 17 August 2006

it sends shivers up my spine if i accidently stand on 1. my son+ daughter always pick the snails up + put them on the grass in the direction they're going,so they dont get squashed. you never see them just going 1way, why do they risk going to the other side, when just as many are heading back to where they were. silly things!
i've seen them heading up the sides of houses too? now where are they going?

2006-08-17 16:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by msj2uk 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-17 16:03:40 · 5 answers · asked by alphaone1092@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking at purchasing a new mattress for the bed. I know there are mattresses such as heavenlybed (tm) and memory foam such as tempur. Which in your experience, is the best make of mattress for a comfortable night? Serious answers only please.

2006-08-17 16:02:49 · 9 answers · asked by jimbomediterraneo 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just bought one but am leary about using it and affecting the packaging just in case it ends up sucking and I have to return it. Your views would be appreciated... (I bought the SS1000 model- standard one- I think.)

2006-08-17 15:52:03 · 5 answers · asked by Weedy 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

toad stools that are growing in my yard. They are there because of a dead tree root, was like this when we bought the house. Previous owners planted grass over the dead roots, the grass is beautiful, this is why we never had them remove the roots. My question is .. is there something I can put on these other than insecticides. Something that won't harm the beautiful lawn, but get rid of the toad stools.. Plzzzzz help..

2006-08-17 15:51:02 · 4 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have managed to grow some corn in the garden this year. Only problem is that although I have a few ears growing on the plants I haven't a clue as to when they will be ready to pick.

How do I tell??

2006-08-17 15:46:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-17 15:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by missie 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've tried foggers, sprays,Frontline Plus on the pets, vacuuming,washing everything,over and over, and we still have fleas,,,,,,does anyone have a real remedy, I can't afford to call an exterminator.

2006-08-17 15:31:38 · 12 answers · asked by susan l 1 in Other - Home & Garden

with regular size tomatoes u have to dip them in hot water for 30-60 seconds then peel just wondering if u need to do the same with cherry tomatoes where the skin is tuffer..

2006-08-17 15:31:37 · 3 answers · asked by penny g 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'd like to send flower seeds to a friend in Canada. It occurred to me, however, that I might not be allowed to send them out of the U.S., and/or Canadian customs might not allow them into Canada. I searched all over the U.S. Postal Service website but couldn't find anything about whether a seed exchange is allowed or not. (Maybe I missed it?)

If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. BTW, they are not a large quantity, nor were they any type of business transaction. I'm just sharing a handful of seeds of a flowering perennial (Mirabilis jalapa) that a Canadian friend said she'd like to try growing, and I happen to be growing myself. :) If seeds are not allowed thru the mail, for some weird reason, then when I fill out the customs form, I won't say that the contents are seeds.

2006-08-17 15:29:39 · 9 answers · asked by scary shari 5 in Garden & Landscape

We just discovered an oak floor under the subfloor in our kitchen. Unfortunately, 2 of the boards are warped. The remaining floor is slightly damaged but fixable. I really want to save the floor. Short of going to a salvage yard and hoping to find similar boards does anyone know of any secrets. Most say it can't be done but i have seen 2 methods on line. Have you tried any? 1) drill holes; wet board; then screw board down and fill holes (I don't think this would allow for the natural expansion/contraction) 2) remove boards; wet and place heavy object or vice straight and allow to dry in sun. I would greatly appreciate any advice, especially if you have been successful! Thank you! Christian

2006-08-17 15:24:09 · 1 answers · asked by christian n 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just discovered an oak floor under the subfloor in our kitchen. Unfortunately, 2 of the boards are warped. The remaining floor is slightly damaged but fixable. I really want to save the floor. Short of going to a salvage yard and hoping to find similar boards does anyone know of any secrets. Most say it can't be done but i have seen 2 methods on line. Have you tried any? 1) drill holes; wet board; then screw board down and fill holes (I don't think this would allow for the natural expansion/contraction) 2) remove boards; wet and place heavy object or vice straight and allow to dry in sun. I would greatly appreciate any advice, especially if you have been successful! Thank you! Christian

2006-08-17 15:23:15 · 4 answers · asked by christian n 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

its been there for months! we have had a proffessional carpet cleaner in. nothing has worked. have tried to clean it 4 times. HELP- oh btw the blood is innocent!

2006-08-17 15:22:26 · 14 answers · asked by Mitch 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 15:13:20 · 10 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

ok, my son will be 4 next month and is still not potty trained all the way. i know some is better than none yes lol. well i have all his underwear (i refuse to go back to pull-ups so he can treat them like a diaper when he can pee in the toilet all day long) that are poopy. i got it out in the toilet and now i don't know what to do with them. how do i get the stains out? my kids are extremely sensitive to bleach, dyes, and perfumes. i don't have any quarters to go do laundry until saturday and he needs fresh underwear tomorrow. i scrubbed them will All free and Clear detergent and have them soaking in the sink in baby detergent. Any other ideas if these stains don't come out? saturday or sunday i can rewash them in a washer.

2006-08-17 14:44:28 · 9 answers · asked by i_left_my_mind_with_the_baby 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a 2 story home, the hot water heater is upstairs. It is gas

2006-08-17 14:44:23 · 9 answers · asked by and 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 14:42:49 · 16 answers · asked by wild_cheetah99 1 in Other - Home & Garden

ok well as i already said my theme is modern black white and red, i have no idea how i should paint my walls. so i need help from the public.

2006-08-17 14:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

In the process of replacing my kitchen faucet, I discovered that I need new shutoff valves. Do I loosen the big nut that is closer to the back wall or the body of the shutoff valve?

2006-08-17 14:41:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i got some salad dressing on one of my favourite tops. i have scrubed and washed it twice with spray& wash and tide and it still won't come out. I'm interested in any home made solutions or a product i can buy.

2006-08-17 14:31:27 · 8 answers · asked by junkee 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 14:17:47 · 14 answers · asked by Shawn K 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an older house with a lot of character. It was built in 1801. It has low celling with small rooms, large windows. It also has the norrow spiral stairs. what colors can I use to make it seem larger. There is a lot of oak throughout the house.. can you help me??

2006-08-17 14:06:33 · 9 answers · asked by bigpeanuthead 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We planted two cucumbers plants in our garden this summer. One of the plants has produced nice green cucumbers while the other has produced these really long, yellow zucchini-looking things. The plants themselves look identical. Did we accidently plant a zucchini or some wierd cucumber variant?

2006-08-17 14:04:51 · 10 answers · asked by tsihilin 3 in Garden & Landscape

use that painters tape on the base boards put it nebesticks right and them I just get a huge mess. I love to paint put can't perfect this part

2006-08-17 14:04:05 · 11 answers · asked by twoleases 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Anyone know what may be causing this?

2006-08-17 13:59:34 · 5 answers · asked by livelaughlove 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

WELL LOOK I KNO A GURLWHOS SISTER IS A YEAR YOUNGER THEN HER N HER OLDER SISTER HAS A CUTE BOYFRIEND BUT THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE YONGER SITER LIKE HER SISTER BOYFRIEND WHAT SHOULD MY FRIEND DO ABOUT HER PROBLEM CAUSE SHE REALLY LIKE THIS BOY BUT SHE HER SISTER IS GOING OUT WITH HIM BUT SHE WOULD GO OUT WITH HIM BUT SHE DOESN'TWANT 2 HURTHER SISTER FEELINGS?

2006-08-17 13:58:46 · 18 answers · asked by kekeakakeyah 2 in Other - Home & Garden

How do I go about selling 2 seperate units of a duplex ? Utilities are completely separate but what about the upkeep of the roof they will be sharing ?

2006-08-17 13:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by Robin L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 13:44:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

This question is for those you current live in or near McAllen TX area please.

I am planning to move there and would like honest opinion of those who live there now.

2006-08-17 13:07:21 · 2 answers · asked by 43andcurious 2 in Other - Home & Garden

for free...largest in states..and wanted other outlying cities to start their own...puter crashed...lost site. anyone help me

2006-08-17 13:07:09 · 6 answers · asked by cathey d 1 in Other - Home & Garden