Home & Garden - 24 September 2006

Does anyone have recomendations on how to build life sized halloween decorations? For years we have been building figures out of wire frames and putting clothes on them but we are looking for a better way, so they can have more shape then the wire allows, like a horse. We thought of paper maiche but that would ruin while outdoors.

Is there any thing we can use to harden farbic, like burlap, around a frame? Perferably something that isnt very expensive...

2006-09-24 12:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by firefrons 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i was wondering what was in them bc today i was listening to a stereo and there was 4 AA batteries in it and i heard a huge pop and found out that for some reason one of the batteris had exploded. why would it do that and what was the gray liquid substance that was all over the stereo bc of the battery exploding, could it have been mercury, and if so i thought they didnt make batteries with that anymore. could someone answer these questions for me please because i want to know what it was and how to prevent it from happening ever again.

2006-09-24 12:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by jen1810 3 in Other - Home & Garden

they would use more water and electricity,and taxes on land and home

2006-09-24 12:32:25 · 5 answers · asked by crow_rez 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 12:31:32 · 13 answers · asked by smile f 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Every time I put in new caulking or grout and give it the suggested time to dry it still begins washing off with the first shower. Is there anything else I can use or a specific brand that will cure even if the surface is still wet? I think water is leaking a little from behind the wall, but don't have the funds to have it torn out and fixed at this time.

2006-09-24 12:29:49 · 4 answers · asked by kath 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 12:29:07 · 10 answers · asked by GB123 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I want to paint the backsplash of my counter in the kitchen, and it's all tile. What paint should I be using, do I need to do anything to prep the tiles ?

2006-09-24 12:27:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-24 12:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by DickPN 1 in Garden & Landscape

i want to test some colors and designs on walls..is there any website that i can go to check out paint colors and disgns..

i want to paint my room dark blue and bright pink, someone gave me a good idea to feather both colors over top of eachother...
is there any website where i can feather paint, ect at?

2006-09-24 12:20:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we ran out of water, what could it be trying to fix it with out a plumber.

actullay very low pressure water and dosen`t last long til it shuts off.
i have a plumber coming tues thats the only day he had free but we need water.

any suggetions.

2006-09-24 12:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by horses 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need help - this ironing lark is really doing my head in! i've tried all types of liquids for the iron and my clothes are still not looking the way it should, the more I try my best to iron them - the worse it looks!!. Your advice would be most helpful.

2006-09-24 12:18:57 · 16 answers · asked by happy soul 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

supplies i will need? is this worth my while or is it too much trouble to get in to? ALSO, SOY CANDLES VS WAX CANDLES. which is best for giving out the best scent and why do most ebay listings mostly post the soy candles? ANY FEEDBACK WOULD BE MOST HELPFUL.

2006-09-24 12:17:42 · 7 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

When I comb or brush my long hair in the morning, a normal amount comes off on the comb or brush. I usually pull it off and flick it into the toilet instead of the trash can. Is this bad for the plumbing?

2006-09-24 12:17:12 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 12:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I want to plant a perenniel around the base of a big maple tree. Would like a low growing, colorful ground cover.any ideas ???. also do you know of any sites where they show photos and not just text about plants ?

2006-09-24 12:14:07 · 8 answers · asked by Lavender 7 in Garden & Landscape

I am remodeling my bedroom into a beach themed paradise. Any easy, simple, and cheap ideas to add to the ambiance would help a lot.

2006-09-24 12:09:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Basementless house, mold on shoes, damp smell

2006-09-24 12:08:34 · 7 answers · asked by Barb K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a sump pump and just had a new french drain on the inside perimeter of the basement put in. The wall has been treated for mold and sealed, but the lower part of the cinder block wall still is seeping... wet to the touch. Any ideas???

2006-09-24 12:03:06 · 11 answers · asked by voyagernj 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are shooting for early Spring to have our basement totally finished. It is already studded and stubbed. Any suggestions from those of you who have already done it, or any 20/20 hind sight?
Thanks!

2006-09-24 12:02:06 · 3 answers · asked by mom 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-24 11:59:59 · 11 answers · asked by sparacco 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i live in a house that has a well for water supply. the water pressure is o.k. but i want to know how i can improve it?

2006-09-24 11:58:16 · 5 answers · asked by Cars 4 Sale 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 11:55:32 · 8 answers · asked by bubbles 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I know from experience that irises, hyacinths, and gladiolus do, but is it common for all bulb flowers to multiply each year?

2006-09-24 11:55:23 · 6 answers · asked by WaggyK 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-24 11:51:14 · 13 answers · asked by djd 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I dont have any plants or wet spots that i know about, like i said my rooms basicly clean:( ->theres only a mirror, t.v computerdesk, and a drawer thingy in my room, my rooms small so.

2006-09-24 11:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by Melly 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The Seller/Installer in Klamath Falls, OR, has examples of manu-
factured homes you can buy and they will build them for you. I would like to see what is offered to get some idea of what I can have my home looke like. Please contact me to this Seller/installer
so I may have a view of some set-ups.

2006-09-24 11:50:28 · 1 answers · asked by gams1@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-24 11:50:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it has been on the market for awhile but it isn`t selling, any ideas to help it sell faster.

it is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms in a trailer park.
we bought land so we don`t need the house trailer anymore.

2006-09-24 11:50:10 · 6 answers · asked by horses 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have potted perennials and dearly love them. Since I cannot put them in the earth, can I mulch them heavily or maybe put them between bales of straw to keep them alive? There are azaleas, bergenia, tulips, etc.

2006-09-24 11:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by bluh 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-24 11:47:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden