Home & Garden - 27 September 2006

I prunned a large branch off of a birch tree, starting to saw from the top down. When I got about 3/4 of the way through the branch, it began to fall, splitting the main trunk of the tree with it. If you picture taking a lowercase "y" and pulling the left branch down, and splitting the bottom part, this is what happened. Only 1/4 of the diameter of the trunk is split, about half a foot down. I can't pull it back apart, but where the branch used to be I can see a gapping split across the face of the removed branch stub. Is this a big problem for the survival of the tree? Is there something I should do? I've seen people screw splits in trees back together, with wood screws, is this a good idea in this case? Let me know, it just happened...

2006-09-27 10:17:55 · 2 answers · asked by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-09-27 10:08:09 · 4 answers · asked by api 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i've tried a lot of things to get coolant out of my shirt and nothing has worked. next step is going to the cleaners any ideas?

2006-09-27 10:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by djruthless27 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 10:06:59 · 31 answers · asked by mousehunt 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am having my cabinets refinished and the man doing them has told me this is what he will do to help even out the look of them.

2006-09-27 09:59:46 · 6 answers · asked by ddawson51 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am confused by the + or - settings on the back of clocks. If your clock is running slow...do you turn the dial toward the + side...meaning you want to speed it up...or do you turn it toward the minus side...meaning that your clock is running slow?

2006-09-27 09:58:07 · 6 answers · asked by carol 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-27 09:57:44 · 5 answers · asked by micheers 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 09:51:39 · 8 answers · asked by rlnnabee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I lived in a newly built terrace house once, and I could everything through the walls - could even hear the neighbour on the loo. Yes pretty awful - I think the building regulations are not good enough and should be stricter in order to prevent you having to share your home with next door. Even some older type houses have paper thin walls too. Also lived in an apartment and that was just awful, everything from dowstairs came up into our flat. Drove me mad. Does it drive anyone else mad? If you can't afford a detatched and have to settle for a semi and such like - what age/type/builders are the best houses and what are the worst for soundproofing. Share your comments.....

2006-09-27 09:44:17 · 8 answers · asked by mimms 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My husband wears leather belts, and sweats a lot at work. His belts curl in the back. Any way I can stop it? Serious answers, please.

2006-09-27 09:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 09:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by jinkies42 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Convenience, cost, dust and allergy reduction,installation, and any other likes and dislikes.

2006-09-27 09:27:14 · 6 answers · asked by Bub1280 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 09:20:18 · 22 answers · asked by Vareena h 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have one tree in my front yard that turns regularly, but i have one that never seems to get the memo on time, it is usually mid winter when it finally turns. craziness i say. what's up?

2006-09-27 09:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Does anyone know...if the middle spinner part of a clothes washer won't work (machine turns on etc...just won't spin) what on the washer i might check to get it to work?? thanks...any suggestions would be appreiciated. thanks.

2006-09-27 09:15:37 · 4 answers · asked by justwonderin' 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

any suggestions on the best way to get rid of silverfish in our apartment? we live with two cats and a dog, so a product that is pet friendly is absolutely necessary. moving the cats or dog to another place in order to fumigate would be very difficult for us. any suggetions?

2006-09-27 09:14:52 · 4 answers · asked by ruby e 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

and then you cant get rid of them

2006-09-27 09:14:09 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is off white in color, in very good condition, has no holes anywhere, but has scratches that show the darker layer underneath.

2006-09-27 09:11:40 · 2 answers · asked by MCS 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-09-27 09:04:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've had this cactus for about 6 months. It's green, in good condition, but I'm wondering if it's ever going to bloom by itself.

2006-09-27 09:03:47 · 15 answers · asked by big guy01 1 in Garden & Landscape

The foam inserts in the couch cushions have no life left in them, yet the couch itself is still in great shape. I live in NY, where would I purchase retail replacement foam?

2006-09-27 08:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I love mothballs but my Mom is moving into a new house and is allergic to them (cuts off her air) any other really good remedies for getting rid of them? Thanks...

2006-09-27 08:58:21 · 11 answers · asked by Jade Orchid 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 08:57:57 · 29 answers · asked by Carol B 5 in Garden & Landscape

At our shop, we discovered a marble top under the covering of an old work table. Looking for the best way to clean of writing, dirt etc., to make it look nice again. Any help appreciated.

2006-09-27 08:55:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 08:55:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-09-27 08:52:53 · 2 answers · asked by Eric F 1 in Garden & Landscape

Sanding them down? Plaster sheet over the top of the ceiling. Any idea on cost per square foot?

Most homes in the Boston area seem to have these horrible ceilings.

2006-09-27 08:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by KK 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ANY SUGESTIONS HOW TO CUT 3/4 T&G PLYWOOD, TO FITING PROPERLY AND NOT TO WAIST LOT OF MATERIAL.
THIS IS MY FLOOR FOR THE SHED, THAT IM BUILDING.
THANKS.

2006-09-27 08:50:08 · 4 answers · asked by txmario21@sbcglobal.net 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm fed up with having crispy towels that feel like sandpaper! Unless I tumble dry (expensive) my towels come out stiff as a board and dead rough! Not nice, especially for my little kidlets!

2006-09-27 08:49:47 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-09-27 08:48:19 · 4 answers · asked by steve 1 in Other - Home & Garden