Home & Garden - 26 September 2006

I've placed 2 big bottles of Drano Max gel in the sink and it has NOT even budged! Any ideas on what I can do - other than calling a plumber! - to get this unclogged. I am not sure what kind of clog that it might be. Since it's a sink, it could be grease.... I don't remember putting grease down the sink though - maybe it's run-off grease.... PLEASE HELP! I MISS MY SINK!

2006-09-26 15:13:59 · 13 answers · asked by Trisha 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house is older and made with knotty pine for interior walls. I want to paint because of hardwood floors(and dark walls makes it feel like a cave), but many older people love the walls(because you can't find the stuff anymore) and want me to let them be.

Overall, how do you think it would affect the value of the home; painted vs. non painted????? (once painted, color could be changed, but tongue and groove pattern would make it impossilbe to return to original wood finish.)

2006-09-26 15:11:38 · 13 answers · asked by drpsholder 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-26 15:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by cwstaenglen 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am trying to cover 5 mini chandelier lampshades with fabric. How do i get it to fit without too much overlapping?

2006-09-26 15:06:06 · 5 answers · asked by scott s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have just leased a small shop to turn into a cafe. The carpet is old and shabby and I can't afford to replace it. I could remove it and paint the floor ( it's cement) what else do you suggest?

2006-09-26 15:04:36 · 9 answers · asked by webby 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They have antenaes and they jump, they crawl mostly though, super tiny and they are squishable. They are both outside and inside and making me insane!! Anyone have any clues what kind of bug this is?

2006-09-26 14:55:36 · 10 answers · asked by angelique 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-26 14:54:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-26 14:52:01 · 4 answers · asked by Jade T 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have a large pecan tree in our backyard that is at least 150 years old. It dropped nuts once before, but this is the first year the co nditions have been right for fruit to form. I am anxiously awaiting the tree to drop the nuts and I want to be sure I am ready to go pick them up before the animals hoard them!

2006-09-26 14:50:41 · 4 answers · asked by tallnfriendlyone 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 14:47:37 · 3 answers · asked by familysport 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

there was no lease signed

2006-09-26 14:45:16 · 6 answers · asked by tammy y 1 in Other - Home & Garden

what the stuff is that they glue on top of the pressboard that looks like wood? But it is like a shelf paper or vinyl type of thing. I want it to match the checkered end table I have. Can anyone help me?

2006-09-26 14:44:25 · 7 answers · asked by me 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Want it to be reasonably masculine, yet bright, airy, contemporary. Any new colors out there?

2006-09-26 14:43:32 · 11 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was doing a lot of yardwork for a friend, and I accidently 9without knowing what it was) got into a TON of something of this sort, but I'm not sure weather it's poision oak, poison ivy or poison sumac. Either way, Now I have a huge rash all over my face from it and I need some tips on how to deal with it, because I've honestly never had this before. Thanks in advance.

2006-09-26 14:41:46 · 7 answers · asked by Harsh Noise Wall 4 in Garden & Landscape

My class's theme for our float in Jamacian/Running(Cross Country). I need some ideas for it! Thanks!

2006-09-26 14:37:45 · 1 answers · asked by Ashley B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have cream carpet which is appearing worn and dirty in the highly trafficked areas. I scrub it with a cloth and warm water regularly but does anyone have a better solution ?

2006-09-26 14:33:57 · 6 answers · asked by Dinah G 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm trying to mount a pot rack to the studs. I live in an older apartment building (>30 years) with drywall. Is there any way to tell without drilling into the wall, preferably?

2006-09-26 14:31:42 · 10 answers · asked by superchunk 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-09-26 14:27:01 · 21 answers · asked by Maravista 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have black ants all over my yard and side walk. they are building huge nests around my plants and trees and it is killing them. How can I eliminate these pests outside?

2006-09-26 14:25:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 14:21:11 · 10 answers · asked by bitkgl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have used ant traps and wiped ant spray all over the back of the counter top, please help!!

2006-09-26 14:18:11 · 11 answers · asked by wonderin 1 in Other - Home & Garden

How do you get rid of opossum's without hurting our pets?

2006-09-26 14:12:47 · 5 answers · asked by just me 2 in Other - Home & Garden

And master gardeners. Cousin's black elephant ear (green major veins, not totally black allocassia) has progressively turned green. Where did the black go? Why? Bring on the brilliance, beautiful people. My thanks and white light to you.

2006-09-26 14:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by reynwater 7 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 14:12:37 · 5 answers · asked by Mr.b r 1 in Garden & Landscape

i'm looking for either wood or rubber mulch in los angeles county area for ground cover for a playground.

2006-09-26 14:10:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

roots and all and hang them upside down in a dry place over the winter and replant them next year. That is crazy!

Can this really be done?

2006-09-26 14:08:11 · 7 answers · asked by Bogie Boy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Everyone has recommended "Bug Stop," by Spectracide. It doesn't work! I know I should call my landlord, but I want to try once more on my own before bothering him.

2006-09-26 14:07:59 · 10 answers · asked by Cara 1 in Other - Home & Garden

thank you for any help offered!

2006-09-26 14:07:30 · 7 answers · asked by zed 1 in Other - Home & Garden

is it illegal to propagate invasive species such as brazilian pepper tree in the state of california???

2006-09-26 14:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by help!!! 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-26 14:03:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape