Home & Garden - 11 October 2006

2006-10-11 03:29:38 · 4 answers · asked by donna k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a low area in our yard that is about 12 ft long and 5 ft wide. Everytime it rains it floods about 3 or 4 in of water and there is no grass there no matter how many times it has been seeded. We tried to lay down flat roacks and use mulch to fill in btween rocks, but our idiot dog keeps digging rocks out. What can I do so that this area isn't muddy and flooded and keep our dog from digging up our solutions?

2006-10-11 03:26:54 · 3 answers · asked by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 in Other - Home & Garden

We just bought our first home that runs on a septic tank instead of city sewer. It was pumped about 6 months ago. Anything I need to know? Preventative advice?

2006-10-11 03:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 03:23:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-11 03:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by mechanic15317 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 03:18:23 · 18 answers · asked by RG 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a rented apt. On Monday, the dishwasher malfunctioned and flooded my kitchen which is carpeted (don't ask why). They cleaned the carpet with a professional machine but I don't think it was enough because last night it was still wet and it still smells. Can I get them to replace the kitchen carpet at their cost? I am afraid mold will develop and my baby who is crawling, will get sick.

2006-10-11 03:17:59 · 7 answers · asked by natalie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My tub is taking almost the entire day to drain when filled up and when I shower it raises ankle deep. I tried Drano Gel first, then I was told it could be the air vent on the roof blocked and to run water through it with a hose. Did that and no change. I am going to try to snake the tub tonight, any other suggestions? Should I try snaking the air vent too?

2006-10-11 03:17:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 03:15:37 · 32 answers · asked by Forlorn Hope 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

It doesn't help being erratic in my watering habbits but has anyone any suggestion of the best way to keep these in good condition during next years hot spell....

2006-10-11 03:08:19 · 16 answers · asked by will c 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-11 03:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

dont earn enough to get a mortgage on my own, dont know anyone looking to share with and as of may 07 i will be selling where i am. dont want to rent. what can i do?

2006-10-11 03:05:30 · 2 answers · asked by Roo 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-11 02:59:07 · 29 answers · asked by m4zzo 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-11 02:53:57 · 6 answers · asked by Nadine 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-11 02:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by CHELLY 1 in Garden & Landscape

At present basement wall has insulation in a plastic tube & only covers the upper 4 feet of the wall. Plan to inulate the lower 4 feet then add a vapour barrier on the inside. Should the plastic sheet between insulation & concrete wall be removed & only have plastic vapour on inside or warm side?

2006-10-11 02:40:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-11 02:36:52 · 6 answers · asked by mb 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

my kitchen has med. oak trim, cabinets and floor. counter tops are light tan. stripped off old pink wallpaper and was thinking of painting it green, maybe village green by laura ashley but am not sure if this is too dark. am looking for a vintage look that makes the kitchen a warm and inviting place. maybe another color? adjoining rooms: LR: off white (beige) and DR" chair rail (med oak) with paper flowered on top with mauve flowers, green and teal leaves and bottom teal stripes.

2006-10-11 02:28:12 · 12 answers · asked by lordylan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was watching "Life Begins" on Monday, and saw a wallpaper i'm in love with! It's cerise pink flowers on a duck egg blue background (very 1930's), can anyone recall seeing this anywhere? I've looked on all the usual websites but cant find it.

2006-10-11 02:27:15 · 8 answers · asked by K-9 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Over the weekend I accidentally washed my shirt with a tube of chapstick. Now it has all these little oil spots on the shirt. I've tried pre-treating the shirt but that didn't work. What can I do to get these stains out??

2006-10-11 02:16:12 · 11 answers · asked by Lucy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently got it from a friend who smokes and we can smell smoke on it. Thanks

2006-10-11 02:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by cc rider 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

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2006-10-11 02:14:50 · 35 answers · asked by prof_octagon 1 in Other - Home & Garden

With our old roof they didn't..... Thanks

2006-10-11 02:09:14 · 16 answers · asked by cc rider 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

for 2 years now i have been trying to eliminate my home of what some people have called "camel crickets". these bugs look like large jumping spiders- up to 3". we've tried fog pesticides inside and poured liquid pesticide along the basement foundation exterior walls (which seemed to have better results for a short time) but they're back in full force again. can anyone help us get rid of these awful pests once and for all???

2006-10-11 02:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Someone gave it to me and it is really nice but really, really filthy

2006-10-11 02:02:42 · 3 answers · asked by bored1 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

any kind of work realy, temporory

2006-10-11 02:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My son was given a leather motorcycle jacket and the owners must have been smokers because it reaks of cigatette smell. I have tried soaking it with fabreze and hanging out to dry on a windy day. It smelled better for a few days but the smell is back and other suggestions??

2006-10-11 02:00:07 · 9 answers · asked by memorris900 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does anyone know what is the best thing to use to clean ceiling fans especially one in the kitchen where it is not just dust that I can use a brush to clean it but the dirt is sticky I guess from cooking and stuff in the kitchen. I tried wiping it off with a wet rag but that is not doing the job. Please help!

2006-10-11 01:55:13 · 7 answers · asked by trish 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-11 01:52:15 · 10 answers · asked by Hannah P 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-11 01:50:26 · 8 answers · asked by molly mae 1 in Garden & Landscape