Home & Garden - 17 August 2006

These are new floors and my friend's dog ran across them and scratched them.

2006-08-17 04:23:16 · 5 answers · asked by Wiser1 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know that it's terrible for the environment to use disposable cups and dishes on a regular basis, but would it actually be most cost-effective to buy disposable products than using a dishwasher to clean dishes and glasses?

2006-08-17 04:20:58 · 34 answers · asked by k8_not_kate 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-17 04:18:40 · 11 answers · asked by diturtlelady2004 4 in Garden & Landscape

We are building a home and want to treat our studs prior to drywall.

2006-08-17 04:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've tried a drill with a wire brush on it but that doesnt make much definition... not like the finishes you find on hi-fis and the like...

2006-08-17 04:09:43 · 7 answers · asked by crafty1980 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I mean, It's not as though it's made of green bricks, is it? It hasn't been painted green either. So y is it not a glass house?

2006-08-17 04:05:18 · 25 answers · asked by gr_bateman 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a buch of t-shirts that I keep because of sentimental reasons, but they have stains. Does OxyClean really work? if so, what kind of stains were you able to get out?

2006-08-17 04:03:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I just acquired an old dark wood piano from my grandmother. Unfortunately, she often set her water glass on the piano. Now there are many whitish circles on it. Is there a way to get rid of them without refinishing thi piano?

2006-08-17 04:00:42 · 8 answers · asked by MR MT 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 03:57:48 · 33 answers · asked by Sneers 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Can anyone tell me how Wal-Mart Layaway works? Is there a charge to use it? Can it be used on jewelry? How long do you have to pay it off?

2006-08-17 03:50:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have been told that that if you remove the food source then they will leave. I have spread insect killer, but the problem is that I have a lot of worms in the soil and it is almost impossible to get rid of earthworms, and I understand that worms are their favorite food. I have also tried the spiked traps with limited success but I’m looking for a more permanent solution.

2006-08-17 03:48:58 · 24 answers · asked by John L 1 in Garden & Landscape

I know they are about 2-3 grand but I'm out of commisson until Jan 07 and my mother in law is gung ho about them.

2006-08-17 03:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by Captain Tomak 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have been told that that if you remove the food source then they will leave. I have spread insect killer, but the problem is that I have a lot of worms in the soil and it is almost impossible to get rid of earthworms, and I understand that worms are their favorite food. I have also tried the spiked traps with limited success but I’m looking for a more permanent solution.

2006-08-17 03:47:33 · 8 answers · asked by John L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Areas of mold (black and some gray) in a basement that flooded three times this spring. We're working to fix the water problem. We're planning to remodel anyway, so the old paneling isn't a big loss, but I don't want to release tons of mold spores into the air if they're toxic. My inclination is to hire an independent testing lab, find out what type of mold we have, then use their remediation plan to hire a contractor to deal with it. Are we likely to have to clean it up first and THEN remove the damaged areas? Or is removal itself a viable means of solving the problem? Can a regular contractor do this? How much should I expect the testing to cost? If we're not suffering from any clearly related physical problems now (it's been there for months, I'd guess), will we need to vacate the house while remediation takes place? My husband wants to just hire a regular demolition crew to pull the paneling out, but I'm not comfortable going that route. Informed opinions appreciated.

2006-08-17 03:39:04 · 2 answers · asked by RT 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I are buying our first house and the best news is it has room for a workshop. I was wondering what brands people have enjoyed working with (DeWalt, Craftsman, etc...). I'm looking for a good table saw, maybe miter saw, nailer gun, and maybe a combo pack with circular saw, drill, and cut off tool. Let me know what you have had success with or recommend any other tools that are a must have in a work shop (probably a router too).

2006-08-17 03:31:52 · 8 answers · asked by solutionscenterben 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

instead of connecting it to a faucet via garden hose, you syphon the water to the pressure washer from a barrel of water? In theory it sounds like it would work, has anyone tried it?

2006-08-17 03:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by craigtrankler@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm replacing a light fixture in my bathroom, and the instructions with the new fixture are pretty bad. I'm trying to figure out how to ground it. The strap with the new fixture has a green screw marked ground,but the fixture also has a ground wire. Can I just ignore the strap and attach the ground wires together?

2006-08-17 03:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by PhillyNS 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-17 03:24:13 · 1 answers · asked by blue_dragoness 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-17 03:19:53 · 28 answers · asked by K99 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there any Eastate Agents for first time buyers that you do not have to put a deposit down.

2006-08-17 03:17:58 · 16 answers · asked by P G 1 in Other - Home & Garden

As I've been in very poor health this summer I haven't been able to attend to my garden as much as I have in the past. Last week I finally managed to get out there and start tidying up when I noticed a very dry patch in the corner of my lawn. It turned out it was a large ant's nest, it had several "entrances" formed at the top and overall it measured about 6ft x 4ft. I've been able to kill the nest but now I'm left with a horrible dry patch.

What's the best way to fix this without it costing an arm and a leg?

I'm going to post a pic on-line later and paste the link to it here.

Thanks in advance!

2006-08-17 03:07:45 · 5 answers · asked by dougaldog2002 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have no experience at this, but know I can do it with the proper
instructions.

2006-08-17 03:03:13 · 7 answers · asked by coolbreeze 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-17 02:58:34 · 17 answers · asked by cute4runner 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The slab home would have no crawl space, only 1 step up off your sidewalk to the slabbed front porch, and have a cement patio in the backyard from the back door.

The elevated home would have at least 3 steps up from sidewalk to front porch, have crawl space, and a treated wood deck coming out the back door.

Which of the two have more SELLING VALUE?

And which home would you perfer to buy/ own?

2006-08-17 02:35:12 · 4 answers · asked by GoogleMeBiotCH 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in New Hampshire and I have been looking into buying a house. It seems to me that when house prices are low, interest rates are high, and when interest rates are low, house prices are high. Is there really a better time to buy a house compared to other times? Someone I know said we should wait because houses are not appreciating very well in the area right now, but, is this true? And is it better to continue renting? The prices in the area are outrageous at best, and I can't believe that there is ever going to be a time when they are going to be lower. It seems to me that if appreciation continues at any rate, that ordinary people wont be able to afford a house at all. $200,000 plus for a small place seems crazy. Any input on this?

2006-08-17 02:31:54 · 4 answers · asked by john k 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have around 2 to 4 mounds of dirt every morning. I have tried pellets and they don't seem to work. I have a garden area and wonder what to do around that? Any idea will do. Natural remedies to store bought. What worked for you?

2006-08-17 02:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by worldpeaceplse 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Apple tree looks like it has been left alone for many years

2006-08-17 02:28:50 · 10 answers · asked by pinky 1 in Garden & Landscape

I wonder when it will become cooler weather ?

2006-08-17 02:27:05 · 5 answers · asked by armywife327 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a 20'x20' storage unit, that's somewhat in the country. I found mice in mine,... and it wasn't just a couple of them. I talked to the manager, and he said that someone probably has food in a unit close to mine. I asked if there was anything that could be done, and he said, "You've gotta remember - you're in the country. There's mice everywhere."

Is there any other way to remove them fast and effectively, other than traps? I'm going there after work today to see what can be salvaged and if anything can be repaired.

Any ideas?

2006-08-17 02:26:27 · 4 answers · asked by Rock Goddess 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 02:25:01 · 4 answers · asked by dla2nd 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)