Home & Garden - 4 September 2006

2006-09-04 16:39:12 · 5 answers · asked by alexbriseno@sbcglobal.net 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

They look like shrimp with really long legs and they hop really high and far. They don't like the sun or light. I seem to find them in the drains (or close them) and in really dark parts of my room (like under my dresser and in the closet). Raid and other bug sprays don't keep them away and the only way I've found that I can kill them is by stomping on them (if i catch them), spraying hair spray on them, or (if they're near the drains) spraying a foaming cleaner on them.

I really want to know what these bugs are so I know if I sould get my house de-bugged or if they go away (please note that I have only lived in this house for a few months). And also if you could add a picture onto your answer it would help me see if that really is the bug.

If I get any pictures of them I'll update the question's info.

2006-09-04 16:38:41 · 13 answers · asked by nicolerocks2010 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It grows on a vine and is said to be a pain reliever and has a shiney green exterior, like a green pepper. I saw one growing in Georgia.

2006-09-04 16:34:31 · 5 answers · asked by rosc0906 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-04 16:34:11 · 10 answers · asked by ahoo ha 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-04 16:33:05 · 12 answers · asked by jorayt2 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-04 16:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by Justin C 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Can anyone direct me to a faux slate wall stone? I have seen them in people's house's and businesses, but I can't seem to find them online. Someone I can mount to the wall arround a fireplace.

2006-09-04 16:23:02 · 8 answers · asked by mitchent86 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

single-family home

2006-09-04 16:20:08 · 11 answers · asked by Luis S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Whenever I try and rock my baby to sleep, the squeaking keeps her occupied and doesn't let her sleep... any suggestions for stopping the squeak?!

2006-09-04 16:16:24 · 8 answers · asked by inoty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It looks kind of like a minuture humming bird, but is also quite moth-like. It's body resembles that of a hornet though and it has us all stumped. We found it drinking nectar from some plants outside and it doesn't seem to mind people. Any idea what it might be?

2006-09-04 16:15:47 · 4 answers · asked by black.cat18 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I do dry it as good as i can after i wash it so why does it still rost???

2006-09-04 16:11:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My husband and I are in a hugh argument over what type of mattress to buy, I want a sleep number because both of us can choose whether we want the bed to be firm or soft, he wants a tempurpedic because it sorta huggs you... Anyway, I've never really liked the tempurpedic beds... What have you tried and how do you like it??

2006-09-04 16:02:29 · 7 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I received some great answers on how to work and control my climbing tea rose. Now when that is done I would love for it to produce more blooms! than 1x a year in late spring/ early summer I do cut off and cut back when the old blooms die But I am only getting them on the left side of the plant that is now 7-8 foot tall at min. and when they are gone there gone I do not get any more all year as I do with my rose bushes that seem to get new blooms weekly. I do not know the type or origin of this tea rose as it has been here 100 years and I just moved in here 2 years ago. up untill than it had been mowed off at a regular basis.

2006-09-04 15:59:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-04 15:54:30 · 11 answers · asked by Becca 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I keep watering it when I water my other herbs but, it keeps dying on me. Is it a dry plant? Could I be causing the roots to rot by watering it too much?

2006-09-04 15:53:48 · 3 answers · asked by mistressgodiva22 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a wide variety of plants and trees in the yard we just bought. I do not have a green thumb but trying to get one. Do I trim all plants? Do I do this in the spring or fall?

2006-09-04 15:52:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am wanting to get started in composting and have leaves and grass clippings for now. Is this enough or should I add household scraps? Also i just have it in a pile in the backyard. Will this work? any details I should know?

2006-09-04 15:49:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

it is a huge mess and now my parents are cheking it every night

2006-09-04 15:35:52 · 29 answers · asked by ....... 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My home central air was perfect until my wife accidentally placed a box over the air return which restricted the air flow to the unit. That caused the evaporator or coil to freeze up along with the big copper freon line. Or I believe it's called the low pressure side.
It was frozen all the way to the condenser unit outside.
It was on after it froze for about 14 Hours before I realized that no cold air was coming out and the house was hot. So I removed the box, and turned it off for a whole day. After everything de-froze I turned it back on, and now there is a problem!!!
The line begins to freeze after an hour of it running. I'm sure no freeon leaked out, but can I have a damaged compressor? or do you think I may have to re-charge the unit? or maybe from the bad freeze, is there a posibility that the coil went bad? what should I do?

2006-09-04 15:35:08 · 6 answers · asked by Meko 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently bought a bunch of new American Rag Ts and Long Sleeve shirts (50% Cotton, 50% Polyester). The sleeves are one color, and the main torso part is either white or just a different color. I've washed them all about 2 times so far, and I was wondering about how many more washes it will take to make it so i don't have to worry about seperating the lights from the darks. I'd much rather just throw them all into one washer, cause as it is, each wash costs $1.25. Also it'd be a lot more convenient. Thanks a bunch ^_^

2006-09-04 15:32:41 · 5 answers · asked by fedaykin37 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-04 15:32:01 · 1 answers · asked by foxherb53 1 in Garden & Landscape

ok, so i left my clothes in storage for the summer in the school's attic, and now they have this 'attic' smell.... would it be ok if i just febreze everything down, or do i have to wash them again? NOTE: the clothes were washed right before i put them there.

2006-09-04 15:23:47 · 17 answers · asked by bk_cutie_luvs_u 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-04 15:19:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-04 15:19:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Do I need to clear the water before I cover it for the winter or can I leave it green until next spring? Will it stain the liner or eat through it over winter if it is left like that? Help please?

2006-09-04 15:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by Patches 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-04 15:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by JIM D 1 in Garden & Landscape

It bloomed for the first year and then nothing.

2006-09-04 14:59:38 · 3 answers · asked by second born 1 in Garden & Landscape

it weighs about 8 pounds

2006-09-04 14:58:57 · 4 answers · asked by lv2tvl2004 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-04 14:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

the film crew into my house, it doesnt co-inside with my next tour, so I'm not too sure

2006-09-04 14:51:04 · 11 answers · asked by pepzi_bandit 2 6 in Other - Home & Garden