Home & Garden - 26 August 2006

I have big windows that get lots of full sun. A consultant recommends "soleil" sunscreen shades that cut out a lot of the light but keep the view. They are used commercially a lot, and aren't cheap. But they seem like a good solution.

2006-08-26 16:40:03 · 5 answers · asked by JM 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-26 16:34:23 · 10 answers · asked by shuling_17 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-26 16:32:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i was told if it is really hot ( n. cal.about 100-115 degrees for two weeks)if the plants are pollinating then the fruit production will be low.last year my garden was great this year it stinks very little fruit and veggies on plants.did everything the same as last year. yes i rotated my crop.

2006-08-26 16:27:07 · 2 answers · asked by ronbo 7 in Garden & Landscape

2006-08-26 16:22:56 · 6 answers · asked by hopetobelucky 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife and I are looking into purchasing a new home but we wanted to know the average markup. We live in central Teaxas if that makes a difference. I have been told that the avg mark up is appx 40-70%. Is this true.......BTW I love yahoo answers..............! Thanx in advance for the help........

2006-08-26 16:21:40 · 2 answers · asked by mrpxs2000 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm about to replace my mailbox and post. I live in Georgia. Where would I find a cheap and decent quality one (either at a store or online)? What do you think of those plastic ones (I think Rubbermad makes one)?

2006-08-26 16:20:10 · 9 answers · asked by libraryn71 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My post, as well as my mailbox, are dying (post is splitting and mailbox is rusting to the point of falling apart). What's the best way of installing a new post and making sure its stable? What do I need to know to install the mailbox? Any advice you could provide me would be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-26 16:17:32 · 6 answers · asked by libraryn71 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to redecorate my room and before I buy the stuff I want to see a sample of something how it might turn out? Please post all sites and details plz! I will vote best answer!

2006-08-26 16:17:09 · 5 answers · asked by blossom4ever 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-26 16:16:55 · 9 answers · asked by wondervamp@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-26 16:10:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need to know how to remove wall paper. any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

2006-08-26 16:06:32 · 10 answers · asked by dana_29646 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

It could be a rare or valuable find, or just something that was special to you. Share your stories please!

2006-08-26 15:47:24 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley F 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to buy my 2 year old son a car bed for his birthday but dont have a lot of money to spend. We recently moved down to Louisiana so if anyone could help out that would be great.

2006-08-26 15:46:53 · 9 answers · asked by jrointhebayou 1 in Other - Home & Garden

that just means you have to pay higher taxes on it

2006-08-26 15:46:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i cant stand these things and need to know how to get rid of them fast i can hardly live in my home im so afraid i will see one running across the floor or wall help me please

2006-08-26 15:40:43 · 12 answers · asked by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf 4 in Other - Home & Garden

of Tide since it lasts us a really long time. What about you?

2006-08-26 15:40:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

The white paint has been on the brick for over 10 years and is there from a porch that was torn down.

2006-08-26 15:31:46 · 14 answers · asked by Crystal S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-26 15:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by mike e 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we had an ink pen left in the pocket of a shirt and now have a real problem. Any help to how to remove an ink stain would be great.

2006-08-26 15:28:29 · 11 answers · asked by Angie H 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-08-26 15:27:49 · 23 answers · asked by pbuilds 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-08-26 15:25:00 · 6 answers · asked by joe c 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am starting a little boutique store, and coming more from the angle of furniture repair. I have little sewing experience, and now I really want to learn the basics. I want a decent machine that will let me get creative. maybe with various materials.... What are the various options on a sewing machine, and what makes them valuable? I have seen $5 thrift store versions up to $400 models with digital readouts. Any buying tips?

2006-08-26 15:22:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I pulled the weeds constantly throughout the season, even sprayed a couple times....eventually they took over (it's some kind of crabgrass that sends shoots out and the shoots root and just take over a garden in no time) mulch was a futile effort.......I spent 6 hours yesterday, pulling weeds, and still have 4 hours to go...does the black 'fabric' you lay under your mulch, really help? I'm thinking about laying it in my flower beds next season....

2006-08-26 15:12:09 · 9 answers · asked by cypress9silver 2 in Garden & Landscape

Where can I buy Boric acid? I need to kill a few roaches.

2006-08-26 14:59:59 · 22 answers · asked by Notnadia 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a small fridge where the freezer is in the fridge and its just a little box with a door. Well I was chipping the ice off with a butter knife and a hammer and I hit one of the tubes on an accident. Now it is forcing out air and it smells funny and its not freezing ;o(

2006-08-26 14:51:42 · 10 answers · asked by Sherice S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-26 14:47:20 · 11 answers · asked by April M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I spilled white champagne on my carpet. How do i get it out?

2006-08-26 14:44:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

you see I just bought a 40$ jansport backpack for college then I bought a hambuger meal for lunch I was late for class to eat it then I put in my new bag to eat later and now it smells like onions and grease I tried to get the smell out with fbreeze it didnt work help me get out the smell?

2006-08-26 14:38:29 · 12 answers · asked by C****Y 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in a fairly decent apartment complex. I keep my kitchen immaculate even to the point that I don't leave my trash can in the house. I went over to my cousin's apartment to reclaim some items that my grandmother gave her. She go evicted, left the apartment a wreck and the place was infested. Before I brought the items in to the house, I spayed them down with raid and cleaned them up. (so I thought) since then I've noticed I have major roaches. What's the best method to rid my apartment of them? Do bug bombs really work? I've been told boric acid as well. Help!

2006-08-26 14:35:50 · 20 answers · asked by stephen s 1 in Other - Home & Garden