Home & Garden - 10 September 2006

We have several rose bushes...we live at 5300ft above sea level and came here from the desert, so I've never had roses before. I cut the dead bulbs off as they go bad, but last fall never 'pruned' any of the bushes as I've heard you should. This year we had about 1/3 the return of roses and actually one whole bush never bloomed...and it's our largest one? I went and bought a really rich mulch and turned the soil beneath each bush about 3 weeks ago before adding the fresh soil hoping that the nutrients might help...it did somewhat, but all the people up here have roses and they have sooooo many more than us on each bush....tons...and they are soooooo big too. How do I get my rose bushes to produce like that for next year...and when and how is the best way to prune??? Thanks all!

2006-09-10 09:30:19 · 4 answers · asked by DaynaLee 2 in Garden & Landscape

I'm just curious if I can open the back of a watch without going to a store or jewler. Any techniques or strategies?

2006-09-10 09:29:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-10 09:28:48 · 9 answers · asked by carlrandles 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-10 09:28:47 · 13 answers · asked by Me 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-10 09:28:27 · 2 answers · asked by tonya 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have been giving my grass more than enough watering but ever since i cut my grass and applied a weed herbicide i have started to notice that my grass blade tip ends are changing yellow (a very prominient yellowing). Can someone explain to me what is happening?

It appears the blades may have been cut improperly because when i look them over at a close range i see they look torn rather than cut. Interestingly my mower blade is brand new and i bought it two months ago. I will be using a hand file to sharpen the blade and may resolve the tearing but i am afraid there might be something else that is causing this yellowing.

Any ideas? I was thinking maybe my lawn needs aerating or maybe the weather is changing colder (but we are still getting good summer weather).

2006-09-10 09:28:04 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-10 09:26:10 · 7 answers · asked by Jaime C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-10 09:24:55 · 4 answers · asked by bigred 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a really hard time keeping my house clean although it's just me...Since I am off today, which room should I start with?

Living room
Kitchen
Office
Bedroom
Half Bath

The full bathroom is already clean..I did that a few days ago.

2006-09-10 09:23:09 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

or is it necessary to have wonder board for a base?

2006-09-10 09:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by Grandma P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a deep red leather sofa & chaise with chrome legs... i like bright colors but not sure what would compliment the small living room i have. eventually we will put wood floors ... i like the modern look ...

2006-09-10 09:17:19 · 12 answers · asked by Sweet J 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-10 09:13:52 · 11 answers · asked by 68charger 1 in Garden & Landscape

I need to get out dog puke and pee stain off my carpet, anyone know which products works best? what works on something thats been there for a while?

2006-09-10 09:13:09 · 8 answers · asked by Sky 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

You can't vacuum if there's no power, so why would you need the light? You can't get into the corners of the carpet anyhow, so why taunt you by showing you the extra dust?

2006-09-10 09:12:58 · 29 answers · asked by mimaolta 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-10 09:08:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My sink is somewhat clogged from beauty products I've been using that are very creamy. I've got an older house (about 25 years old) and I've heard that products like Drano can screw up your pipes. What can I do without getting a plumber involved?

2006-09-10 09:06:32 · 5 answers · asked by q_midori 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm in the panhandle of Florida near St. Andrews bay.

2006-09-10 08:58:07 · 6 answers · asked by Admiral 4 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-10 08:54:46 · 4 answers · asked by Arlene S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

would you rather have a brand new upgraded house with out a pool or a used house with a pool and 10 year old appliances etc slightly out dated.BY THE WAY IN FLORIDA

2006-09-10 08:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by Jack 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-10 08:46:54 · 12 answers · asked by jasonb5311 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-10 08:46:39 · 5 answers · asked by jasonb5311 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My sister in law made a dry erase board out of a large piece of plexiglass. The problem is that dry erase markers stick like permanent markers and will only come off with alcohol or nail polish remover, which is ruining the board. Does anyone have any ideas on a cleaner or a different marker? Thanks for the help!

2006-09-10 08:46:11 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah_Smile 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is it diseased or does this happen with age. I have had it for 5 years and it is about 1 foot big.

2006-09-10 08:45:08 · 1 answers · asked by tinkerbell34 4 in Other - Home & Garden

i have a bird, fish and hamster and i clean their cages a lot and i vacume everyday, and i clean and organize my room and i don't have any food laying around and i spray good smelling air freshener, yet my room still smells, what can i do?help!P.s i couldn't find a catorgory to put it under.

2006-09-10 08:44:50 · 11 answers · asked by daniellelee10 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

When you erm... have to "expel" waste.....uh..... you know what I mean

2006-09-10 08:33:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Anyone know of any shade loving, evergreens that will grow well in zone 6-7? Need to plant for privacy but will be planted in a forest of diciduous tree's.

2006-09-10 08:25:08 · 3 answers · asked by ~Me~ 4 in Garden & Landscape

I will be needing plenty of excellent soil for raised vegetable beds in the spring and I'd like to compost now through the winter to produce as much possible to fill the beds prior to planting. What is your experience and your suggestion? Which method? Much Thanks!!

2006-09-10 08:22:08 · 2 answers · asked by ~Me~ 4 in Garden & Landscape

HELP ME HES A energy boy what can i do aaaah

2006-09-10 08:10:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I cooked rice in my stainless steel pan and burned it black, all thats left is black scorched on the bottom and it is as hard as the pan itself. Help this pan cost a fortune!

2006-09-10 07:59:55 · 12 answers · asked by coopsmom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

How do I de-shrink it, its 95% and 5% elastane if that helps.

2006-09-10 07:58:02 · 8 answers · asked by magic_unicorn 3 in Cleaning & Laundry