Home & Garden - 23 October 2006

As I prepare to finish my basement, I have one thing that the guys at Lowe's couldn't really answer completely. Do I *have* to use pressure treated wood on basement concrete... or is that mainly for external concrete applications. If I'm getting moisture on my basement floor (needing pressure treated wood), then I have bigger problems.

So, if no moisture issues, can I use just regular studs?

Thanks

2006-10-23 15:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was just sitting down at the dinner table when I saw something moving in the light fixture in my kitchen (it is one of those long box flourescent lights). It was a mouse or rat, very small. It quickly crawled back out though, I guess through the hole where the fixture connects to the ceiling. Anyway, please give me suggestions on what to do to get rid of it (I am not against animal cruelty in this case lol). I keep a VERY clean house, all of our food is kept picked up, and it is a very new house (just built in January) so I don't understand how or why it is in my house. Hopefully it is only in the attic, but I am scared it will get into the actual house. Tell me how to get rid of it and what to look for to find out where it got in at.

2006-10-23 15:33:30 · 10 answers · asked by brandiejs1979 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-23 15:30:04 · 8 answers · asked by colorhair21 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My youngest daughter had a blue crayon in her pants. The pants went into the dryer with the crayon. Now the entire load of clothes has blue stains everywhere. Is there a way to remove the stains and if there is, what's the best solution?

2006-10-23 15:28:55 · 8 answers · asked by JR 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-23 15:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by tragickingdom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

There is a Japanese Maple tree that grows in the yard of an abandoned church across from our house. It's so beautful, and even moreso in the Fall, when its burgundy red leaves turn crimson! I'd like to know when is the best time to pick the the "helicopter" seeds-- or should I pick them up in the Fall after they've fallen off? When is the best time to plant them? How many should I plant together? How far from our house, and other trees, should I plant it? How long til it sprouts?
I'm looking for as much information as I can get about growing a Japanese Maple tree from seed. Thanks for any help you can give! :)

2006-10-23 15:21:43 · 3 answers · asked by Somebody 1 in Garden & Landscape

Recently, my neighbor has put on a long piece of wood on our fence, but that wood is full of nails. I asked him why he added that on our fence, he said he wanted to stop the squirrels eating his plants. But I really don't agree with him as the squirrels are running from here and there all the time. I don't understand why he does that. I feel uncomfortable about his behavior. I don't know what i can do with that.

2006-10-23 15:20:37 · 11 answers · asked by cryingbaby 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-23 15:19:43 · 9 answers · asked by kevin d 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have a problem with mice in my tack shed (they are attracted to the smell of horse and chicken grain and my leather saddels)
will it work if i use natural peanut butter to trap them even though it doesn't have all the sugar and crap?

2006-10-23 15:19:35 · 15 answers · asked by Jessi 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-23 15:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by Bill K 1 in Garden & Landscape

It is made out of wood, has a rope at each end with steel hooks.

2006-10-23 15:16:01 · 4 answers · asked by wave rider 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-23 15:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by vixen0babs 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-23 15:03:20 · 13 answers · asked by sooner_buckeye79 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

is there anyway to clean the heating vents / duct myself or would i need to hire someone and pay out the a=s

2006-10-23 15:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by kimmie 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

One of my candles dripped wax all over my carpet its a huge spot does any one have any advice for getting it out?

2006-10-23 14:58:09 · 29 answers · asked by christinmarie0808 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have this section of our yard that is a hill slope, and it is horrible and ugly looking!! its all weedy and overgrown, and ugly. So, all summer we have been trying to get landscaping companies to do it, but none of them will stay the whole day!!!

This is because my mother litterally stands out on the deck watching them work and ordering them around the whole time. Like the entire time she will be standing there, or sitting in a lawn chair with lemmonade or something yelling at them and telling them what to do. They ALL quit before the end of the day, now there is no company who will ever come and fix the hill from hell!!Its like we are black listed.

I dont want to do it WHO CAN OMGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!

2006-10-23 14:57:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

and around what price am i looking at? i have the foundation down . never tried a project this big before!

2006-10-23 14:56:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-23 14:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by tinkrbelv 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my husband and i were planning to buy a house with in the next few months so i bought a bunch of tulip bulbs to plant. our plans have changed and we wont be buying a house for another year at the least. i was wondering if my tulip bulbs will last that long with out being planted?? do they even go bad?? if they do, how long can they last un-planted before going bad??

2006-10-23 14:50:54 · 6 answers · asked by Beck, Vanessa 2 in Garden & Landscape

II'm going to do some of the wiring for my new house. I plan on using 12/2 for most of the circuits. Even then, if I want to add a switch going to a light fixture should I still use 12/2 or can I mix and use 14/2 going to the llight.

2006-10-23 14:50:15 · 11 answers · asked by Pooch 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

He has been back 4 times to try and fix it but water still leaks on my floor everytime I shower, both at hinge and on the other side by the corner on . He has placed silicone everywhere but it still leaks. He now tells me this is normal and he want the rest of his money

2006-10-23 14:49:17 · 9 answers · asked by mglass2875 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have recently been invited to a party lite (candles) party. This will be the first time I will be attending a party like this. I was just wondering what usually goes on during these parties, how long do they normally last, etc... Just kind of wondering what to expect, any info would be appreciated

2006-10-23 14:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Excluding Home Depot and Lowes…

I’m having some remodeling work done and I’m really starting to hate that I even started this project. The contractors never show up on time, and sometimes they say they are coming and don’t even show up.

Now the one of contractors screwed up my door order (he reversed the doors-front & back) and now he’s giving me grief about it.

And to think, someone recommended these screwballs!

2006-10-23 14:45:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband Has caulked the tub twice and after a cauple of months it will mildew and crack agian and we are back to square one. can someone give me any hints on how to do it the right way and a really good caulk that we should buy? My tub i porcelin and the back of the tub is plastic.

2006-10-23 14:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by Prissy_kitty 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-23 14:39:33 · 3 answers · asked by curiousgolffan 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the best care for rose bushes in the fall? Do they have to be cut to the ground before winter?

2006-10-23 14:39:28 · 7 answers · asked by Gibson 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am just wanted to know if there was any body in the colony on answers

2006-10-23 14:39:06 · 2 answers · asked by jeremy31593 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a purple tub and purple tile through out the bathroom ,how do I change the color ,is there paint I can buy

2006-10-23 14:28:35 · 4 answers · asked by Terry S 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I AM GOOD WITH MY HANDS,BUILDING THINGS. JUST ABOUT ANYTHING THERE IS TO BUILD, LIKE 2 WORK ON HOUSES,YARDS,REMODEL,ETC.theres lots of things i do that i dont have on here.

2006-10-23 14:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by tony l keeter59 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-23 14:23:37 · 5 answers · asked by breane_m 1 in Cleaning & Laundry