Home & Garden - 24 October 2006

2006-10-24 07:30:29 · 13 answers · asked by wonderinggirl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a house and it has a propane stove!! How do I clean it or is it self cleaning?? There is no self clean botton or oven lock.

2006-10-24 07:22:09 · 6 answers · asked by Greeneyed 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-24 07:20:54 · 5 answers · asked by first time growing 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am going to be moving into a place this weekend and when I was shown the place there wasn't really any bugs but I was given the keys early after signing the lease and since I've been back there is a huge roach infestation there. I cleaned, sprayed, set traps, and bombed. Went back again to turn on electricity and the roaches were still all over kitchen appliances bathroom garage etc. I have read about the boric acid/sprays etc. Want professionals but don't want 2 spend for pros. Want problem eliminated. Any suggestions?

2006-10-24 07:17:43 · 5 answers · asked by mr99problemz 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 07:17:04 · 5 answers · asked by EMO cupcake 4 in Garden & Landscape

The nozzle keeps blocking up.

2006-10-24 07:13:36 · 2 answers · asked by spike 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are in a new home and the previous residents planted bulbs. I am curious what is popping up now. I can't figure out what they could be.

They look sort of like tulip leaves only shorter and are dark green.

Do you have a list of bulbs that would be showing their leaves in the early fall?

2006-10-24 07:08:00 · 4 answers · asked by NONAME 4 in Garden & Landscape

Just curious as to whether anyone knows if it's against Boulder, CO ordinances to have a hot tub in front of your house???

2006-10-24 07:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by sbuck101186 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i have a brand new house i had built a year ago and am looking to rent out 1 room for $700 a month. that would include everything and all you need to move in would be first months rent of $700

2006-10-24 07:04:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

An exterminator came to my mother's house and put out traps, but caught nothing. Mom put out a small trap and caught several, but she doesn't know how to draw them out of her house. Someone told her to put anti-freeze out since they like it and they would die. But, she doesn't want them dying up there, either, since the space isn't big enough for someone to crawl in and get the animal out. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2006-10-24 06:55:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'd really like to look into having someone landscape our yard in the winter because I will have more time off and can be home to keep the dogs away from the workers. I live in alb, NM and it can get pretty cold, thus the ground can be pretty hard. Is this realistic or should we wait til spring?

2006-10-24 06:53:45 · 6 answers · asked by Sue 2 in Garden & Landscape

I came across an alternative to concrete breakerboad that I can't identify. I appears to be foam sandwiched by a rubberized type of compound. Any ideas?

2006-10-24 06:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by williemcd 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I recently purchased a home and had the air conditioner/heater checked by a HVAC mechanic. He found that a wire was keeping the Air Conditioner compressor from coming on; he connected it. He then checked the heat and said everything was working fine. Well now, a couple months later, it's getting cold, so I've turned on the heat. Only cold air is coming out of the gas furnace. Is there something I should be doing since this is the first time I've turned on the heat? Please help.

2006-10-24 06:50:30 · 8 answers · asked by Janine B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

ive a lovely pink hanging fushia which is growing lovely. every time i take a cutting it never seems to grow any roots. can anyone help please. ive even tried useing a rooter to help growth.

2006-10-24 06:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by eat_youup 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-24 06:46:56 · 6 answers · asked by RAYMOND S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my 2 yr old has an addiction to opening the dishwasher all the time and helping himself to the dishes. other than standing at the dishwasher like a hall monitor 24/7. does anyone have any ideas on how I can lock it. btw, please don't tell me to tell my son "No" or the like...been there done that! it is now to the point of locking it somehow. thank you!!!!

2006-10-24 06:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have made a island table out of wood and the top is ply board. The area is not that big so I was wondering is I could put ceramic tile over the board. Thanks for your assistance.

2006-10-24 06:45:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-24 06:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by Gigi 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was told that this law was coming in 2008. Just wondered about the truth of this.

2006-10-24 06:38:07 · 14 answers · asked by punkpanther 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house was recently inspected and I was told I would have to install a fire alarm in every room to follow building code.

2006-10-24 06:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My boiler has packed up and we can't afford to replace it right now. We have heating sorted out , its just hot water? How much would it cost to replace the existing over bath shower that was supplied by the hot water tank to an independant over bath electric shower? Any ideas?

2006-10-24 06:11:38 · 11 answers · asked by mikal77 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 06:09:31 · 13 answers · asked by deb 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have a crawl space which has no moisture coming in at all & has ventilation, but still has a musty odor. We have painted it with special paint and done our best to figure out why it is still musty smelling but it isn't getting any better. It is a large space with a door that opens into a family room. Our house is very clean but this smell is so noticeable people comment on it. Please, can anyone help with suggestions. We have tried all kinds of odor masking sprays, etc, but it just seems to make it more noticeable.
Thank you for any help you might give us. We are truly desperate to get rid of this smell!!

2006-10-24 06:00:56 · 9 answers · asked by Lean on Me 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking into re-doing my Kitchen and Bath in an Contemporary/Asian(Japanese) style design. I hear all kinds of stories and nightmares. I live in southern California (Redondo Beach). Can I get recommendations and lessons learned from others in the area?

2006-10-24 05:55:51 · 2 answers · asked by rich93mau 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to replace the bathroom suite and do mosaic tiling. Is it difficult to do yourselve.

Should I put the bathroom in first then do it.

Is it expensive, where can I go and buy these at a good price and variety?

What are the different types of mosaic I can use?

2006-10-24 05:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by prabo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have a very very large attic it's 80feet long 5 feet high full off stuff if it was higher it could have been and upstairs dwelling also how can i make this happen i hate all that space to be waisted it's so cumbersome to go up there to get items climbing attic steps there is easily 7 rooms up there. if this was ground level that would be find i know it would take gobs of money to change this any sugesstions it would take forever to get the stuff down it's packed so packed from end to end

2006-10-24 05:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by flipper 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-24 05:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by prabo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

What is a must for home and contents as there are so many options. I also want to make sure I dont get stung so much. We have kids so could cause damage.

Also making claims for roofing and guttering, is that covered.

2006-10-24 05:48:37 · 2 answers · asked by prabo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Found this plant in my garden, wonder if it is some form of apple tree. It has apple-looking fruit and the inside looks apple-like as well?

Have a look at these pictures, tell me if you know what it is?
Thanks

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2006-10-24 05:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by sirinae 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-24 05:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)