Home & Garden - 7 October 2006

2006-10-07 18:13:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-07 17:58:05 · 2 answers · asked by yakimablueyes 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I know I've done this before I just can't remember the website. Any suggestions?

2006-10-07 17:42:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Can anyone tell me exactly what kind of Oregano plant this is? It doesn't look like one of those normal Oregano ones because it has white sides on its leaves. http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g90/cippow25/112JacquesthePlant.jpg

2006-10-07 17:41:18 · 2 answers · asked by cippow25 2 in Garden & Landscape

Could I somehow take off the sensor part, so the lights stay on all the time? My lights turn off too soon at night, sometimes the sensor can't detect and doesn't even turn on and is very annoying. I have the settings on highest sensitivity and longest time, but I wish I can just have regular lights without having to go out and buy them.

2006-10-07 17:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by Mountain Freak 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have found seed packets (peas, dill, cantaloupe, swiss chard, cucumber, peppers, spinach) that date all the way to the early and mid seventies. I'm curious if they'll grow. Should I really waste my time?

2006-10-07 17:28:24 · 10 answers · asked by bif2lucky 2 in Garden & Landscape

Recently purchased a house from the Crazy cat lady who had 18+ cats and other animals. Litter box not changed nearly enough.
Anyways, the cats peed in several spots. The stains can be seen on the bottom side of the floor boards in the basement. I havent used anything yet, but have heard the sanding the floors, www.urinegone.com, amonia and backing soda ideas.
What will work best? I hope it does not come down to replacing the 130+ year floors. Damn crazy cat lady.

2006-10-07 17:19:59 · 10 answers · asked by TAMUGMAN 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

vents are on the baseboards, with a lever in the center to open & close. a solid metal cover that moves up to open & down to close.

2006-10-07 17:16:16 · 9 answers · asked by cheezit2417 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-07 17:14:50 · 8 answers · asked by Janine B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

he did a complete tear out tiles are wavey crooked cutting around facuets look as if chisled wall pates are crooked some hole is to big for walplat vent is crooked hab a real builder come in and he shook his head in disbelief and yes in GR mich you need permits according to building inspector

2006-10-07 17:09:57 · 2 answers · asked by captredeye@sbcglobal.net 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have read in two places that high temperatures will kill fleas and their counterparts. My home is totally infested by our animals. An exterminator is coming on Monday but I wanted to do what I can now! I am wondering if anyone has heard this or even used this... Thanks!!!!

2006-10-07 17:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Doodlebug 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How to clean off the stains from the pen on the clothes? I have a large spot from the licked pen on my favourite pants :(

2006-10-07 17:00:40 · 12 answers · asked by Lesia 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-07 16:57:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I've been to several flooring stores and this question seems to mystify all the people I have talked to. I would like to fill some large cracks & mars in my unsightly 80's linoleum before reflooring. The people upstairs had 3 professionals in their place trying to remove theirs and finally gave up and refloored over it.

I purchased stick-on tile flooring which I think are vinyl, but the instructions say to fill all cracks in the under-flooring before laying them down.

So what product do I use to fill the cracks, and where can I get it?

We are actually on a really tight budget; we are laying down the peel-and-stick tiles that look like hardwood so that we don't have to look at the awful, stained carpet between now and the time we can afford Pergo. We are covering the living & dining room areas all in the peel-and-stick so we'll be covering the linoleum and ripping out the carpet to put the tiles down on the other portion of the big room.

All help appreciated!

2006-10-07 16:47:20 · 4 answers · asked by thyladydulcinea 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

abundant supply from one tree. process them ourselves or sell?

2006-10-07 16:39:15 · 17 answers · asked by Evan P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How did they find out if they did?

2006-10-07 16:34:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have an elkhorn which has produced spores. Can anyone give directions for growing these ferns from the spores ? Either this or suggest a web site that gives directions. I have tried various search engines but have only found descriptions of "fertile fonds" and where the spoes are located.
A late start for a black thumb, Rose P.

2006-10-07 16:21:30 · 2 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Garden & Landscape

I have a peace palm , only 2 feet high. Was doing fine till I repotted it about 3 months ago. I'm afraid it's roots are rotting. It just looks wilted constantly. Do you think I can save it if I repot one of the healthiest sections. Would like to save it if at all possible since it was a gift to me when my husband passed away 4 years ago.

2006-10-07 16:19:51 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Garden & Landscape

I think the only danger with oil boilers is fire, not explosion, but I wanted to confirm that with someone who knows.

2006-10-07 16:18:24 · 3 answers · asked by Schleppy 5 in Other - Home & Garden

possible wicker frame, with a big thick cushion. Anyone have any ideas???

2006-10-07 16:12:56 · 15 answers · asked by uwdoc2002 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am buying a Townhome that has a 20 ft ceiling on the 1st floor, I would like to utilize the space above to build a floor that would be a bedroom. How much per sq ft to build a floor, add carpet , small closet and wiring? The room would be aprox 10x10.

2006-10-07 16:11:18 · 1 answers · asked by spicco05 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-07 16:08:38 · 4 answers · asked by mykimmygirlz 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Why does every question get an answer that says to ask the guy at Home Depot or Lowe's (if you can find one of them)? Those people don't know theirass from a hole in the ground.

If those guys knew anything, they wouldn't be working at Home Depot for eight bucks an hour, now would they?

2006-10-07 16:08:13 · 14 answers · asked by normobrian 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This is if I remove my old cast iron tub(5' by 30"). The new tub will be in a 3 wall alcove and 5' by 32". It will also be a whirlpool.

2006-10-07 15:54:18 · 4 answers · asked by N 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My boss, the chief Engineer here, called in a plumber and the plumber suggested among other things to check the mixing valves on the showers, so my boss now has us checking the mixing valves in all 76 rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, the only 2 floors of 13 where the noise is heard. I'm not a plumber by any means, but I do have a general knowledge of plumbing, and I just cant fathom how turning off the supply to an idle mixing valve in one room is going to stop the hammering in all 76 rooms. Has anyone dealt with commercial plumbing? Does this sound reasonable to you? Do you have any idea what could be causing the noise? Is there any way to fix it without draining the entire building?

I have been working here for about 17 months now, and when I started the noise was nonexistent, after a couple of months I got one complaint of a loud noise, then another from a different room a few weeks later, and it has snowballed from there to include almost every room on the 1st and 2nd floor

2006-10-07 15:51:49 · 13 answers · asked by Nick1464 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello everyone,

I've been searching online for a Kenmore Sewing Machine Belt, a 1957 model, but I've been coming up "no deal". Does anyone know of where I can get a "vintage" sewing machine belt, for that model and year?

2006-10-07 15:44:22 · 7 answers · asked by tjmartin2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-07 15:44:08 · 3 answers · asked by joejoe83 2 in Garden & Landscape

as i sew, the neddle stops as it binds against some part of the rotating bobbin carriage, i guess. i can rotate the machine manually and the the neddle frees up. sometimes the neddle will break off. can anyone help me?

2006-10-07 15:43:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've heard that having Solar Cells installed on your roof can run you about 18,000, but you can get a 1% fixed loan to cover this. Is this true? Also, can you realistically power all your appliances, lighting, basically all your electrical needs with a system like this? Can you operate an electrical heating system as well? I know all cases are different, but on average, what is your experience?

2006-10-07 15:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3 in Other - Home & Garden

How much does it cost to have one of these systems installed? If you combine this system with solar energy, is it cheaper than heating oil or gas? As far as the labor and parts, are electric baseboards, systems cheaper than oil baseboards?

2006-10-07 15:38:53 · 2 answers · asked by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3 in Other - Home & Garden