Home & Garden - 21 August 2006

My insulation was installed paper towards the roof.

2006-08-21 23:52:15 · 7 answers · asked by beaverwalker 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Should I use the solar panels to heat water or to store electricity, or both? How much will it cost for a 2 bedroom flat? Can I get a grant - if so how much?

2006-08-21 23:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by RJ 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-21 22:53:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-21 21:48:58 · 24 answers · asked by Dan'l 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Are these bad for the environment? As they certainly produce a lot of smoke and must have Co2 emmissions.

2006-08-21 21:47:56 · 9 answers · asked by popeye 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I bought a concrete phallic symbol a few years ago, is there a new link to the site?

2006-08-21 21:44:42 · 1 answers · asked by Bill W 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-21 21:22:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like to know if there are any special precautions I can take to scare off any snakes from the brush, leaves, and wood piles in my yard before I start moving and clearing all of the debri from my yard. I have moved some rotting logs and leaves by riding my mower to make a bunch of sound in hopes to scare any snakes off. I then sit on the riding mower while it is running while I pushed the logs over with a hoe. Now that I have to go in the area on foot to rake up the leaves and other debri, is there a way I can scare any snakes off so I don't get bitten before attempting to enter the area? My riding or push mowers will not fit in between the trees to run over the leaves, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I have a huge phobia of snakes of any kind.

2006-08-21 21:09:31 · 5 answers · asked by irish31 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-21 20:32:44 · 6 answers · asked by shirley_hogan2001 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-21 20:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by lesdrake2 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a broken TV monitor and a coffee table sitting at the corner of my living room. I am not sure how I can get rid of them in L.A. Can I just leave them next to trash can? or is there a number to call to pick them up? I am not familiar with these things, please give me advice...

2006-08-21 20:18:16 · 6 answers · asked by seiryusho 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-21 20:04:06 · 4 answers · asked by Raul V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small bamboo that has been growing from the leaves for about a year and it is about twice as tall as it was when I bought it. However, the actual stalk of the bamboo is the same height. There seems to be some hardened green paste on the top of the stalk (which was there when I bought it) and I wonder if that has anything to do with the stunted growth. Is there any way for me to get the actuall bamboo stalk to grow and not just the leaves?

2006-08-21 19:58:11 · 8 answers · asked by dragonflyahhh 2 in Garden & Landscape

Im serious!! Im making a delicate black item using white glue and u can see it. Any ideas?

2006-08-21 19:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by Kryptoph 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

how can i remove just the sliding part of a sliding glass door with out having to remove the entire framework

2006-08-21 19:42:35 · 5 answers · asked by sealgy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I came back to my dorm after summer and discovered that a large mirror had been removed. The mirror (which was about 3 ft tall and 1 ft wide) was originally attached to a closet door (wood with some sort of finish) and left a lot of adhesive residue when removed. How could I hang a new mirror on the door without using something that will damage the wood? I don't want the mirror to fall, but can't use nails, screws, or anything that isn't removable or leaves a hole.

Thanks in advance for your answers! :-)

2006-08-21 19:36:37 · 4 answers · asked by purplekitten 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-21 19:32:05 · 14 answers · asked by emilyy:) 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I like wearing white shirts but lately I noticed these white shirts have yellow underarm stains. I tried using bleach but I can't take it off.

2006-08-21 19:21:51 · 10 answers · asked by ola 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am almost done finishing my basement off (drywall installed and ready to paint). I installed electrical for lighting and outlets and a little plumbing (one sink) What are the consequences to not getting a building permit? Can normal inspections be made at this point if I were to apply for a permit? I'm very nervous now that I realize i should have applied gotten a permit for this work.

2006-08-21 19:12:24 · 10 answers · asked by A_mattison 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-21 18:55:56 · 2 answers · asked by peany 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-08-21 18:39:20 · 17 answers · asked by razmatazz 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My fav is Fall bcz old things are dying, & others are morphing (hybernating) to wake up in Spring...with new life and new hope.
Fall is a time of reflection and readiness to prepare for the coming cold season.
It's a time that has aromas I love---fireplace smoke, bon-fire smoke, autumn leaves, apple cider, furnaces starting up after being off so long (stirring up the dust in the house), mornings with smells of cooking breakfast, furnaces cranking up while I try to dress quick for school cuz I'm cold, & the smell of coffee & eggs on my daddy's face when he kisses me goodbye on his way to work. The smell of wood floor wax & chalky erasers spelling out that school is starting again. Even the exhaust of the school bus.
The sound of leather hitting leather & the smell of leather in the crisp fall air, that spells f-o-o-t-b-a-l-l.

2006-08-21 18:38:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

in the desert southwest and I plan to put the pond in a shaded area. Does anyone have experience with a fish pond and how much maintaince does it require? What is the most important thing when having a pond with fish? Also any good references to care for the fish and pond? Thanks in advance...!

2006-08-21 18:35:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

whatcha got growin'

2006-08-21 18:34:07 · 13 answers · asked by Big hands Big feet 7 in Garden & Landscape

as in a car air freshener? I'm looking for a good brand and flavor which will last a long time, yet is not too expensive. Thanks!!

2006-08-21 18:21:09 · 5 answers · asked by katie l 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

how can i tell if a wall is holding part of the ceiling up, what i mean is i have a wall between my kitchen and living room with just a doorway in between but what i wanna do is tear the wall down to make a open concept from my living room to my kitchen ny ideas what to do

2006-08-21 18:17:31 · 4 answers · asked by gerry d 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have been given some trees which I have to dig up. One is a live oak about 10-12 feet tall, 6 inches in diameter. Is it feasible to even attempt moving that one? Or should it just be cut down?

2006-08-21 18:16:14 · 3 answers · asked by realgoddess66 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-08-21 18:14:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

my dad is fixing my room but its taking a long time for him to do it what should i do in order for him to hurry and fix it?

2006-08-21 17:51:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-21 17:49:33 · 7 answers · asked by diana r 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)