Home & Garden - 25 October 2006

2006-10-25 09:31:10 · 21 answers · asked by ladybug041180 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Ive already done the throwing up pumpkin with the pumpkin insides coming out of his mouth, and the pumpkin with the scary teeth and a smaller pumpkin in its mouth. Any more?

2006-10-25 09:30:52 · 6 answers · asked by Theandysullivan 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Is there any hope? They've already been washed once on a regular cycle and dried.

2006-10-25 09:27:36 · 3 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

All the umbrellas I bought do not last few days ......some worst just one blow of wind and the wires are broken.....Can I get a strong umbrella which works fine on windy conditions?

2006-10-25 09:25:25 · 5 answers · asked by laddi 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Our new house has nothing to spice it up on the outside. No trees, no shrubs. There is grass, though. Around the house there are "decorative" rocks that just look like plain old rocks to me.

In the spring, what are some relatively cheap and easy ways for me to spruce it up a bit? We are on a budget and have never gardened before, so expensive plants that require a lot of care are not a good idea.

Also, do I have to remove the rocks completely to plant things, or can I just push them out of the way, do the planting, and then push them back?

I live in central Illinois.

2006-10-25 09:25:24 · 8 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-25 09:23:22 · 15 answers · asked by zndgd 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-25 09:21:27 · 5 answers · asked by whatdoihavetonamethis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a bug that is like an opaque white with grey stripes and tentacles. I have no idea what it is called. 10 points for the first person to tell me what kind it is

2006-10-25 09:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by Billys girl 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-25 09:13:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-25 09:04:47 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

DIY directions?

2006-10-25 09:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by Ramona 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-25 08:59:05 · 11 answers · asked by DLR94585 2 in Garden & Landscape

I've never made a quilt before, but I'm pretty good with sewing and all that stuff. I am just confused because I've been researching it online and websites are so unorganized and unclear. Do I make each block individual with a top, batting, and a back and then attach all the blocks together? or do I make the whole top of the quilt with blocks of fabric, then put the batting under the entire top piece and then a back? And what is the best way to attach individual blocks together if that is the method and i want to use a sewing machine?

2006-10-25 08:53:05 · 4 answers · asked by Michelle F 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I was just wondering... I wanted to paint my basement... but i wanted to pant it a dark green, and a lighter green... I want to paint two walls one color and two walls the other color.... but my question is... i dont know which walls to paint what color... i want my room to look bigger then what it is and i know the paint has to go on a certain wall for it to happen.... please help!?!

2006-10-25 08:45:14 · 6 answers · asked by Tonella's Baby 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've always done lights and darks seperate, and bleached towels and underwear. I even have to do a special load for sweaters, as I find the pilings and lint come off on my other clothing. My cousin, however, just throws whatever's dirty into her washer and runs it when it's full. Just wondering what the majority does.

2006-10-25 08:45:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the best thing for removing tea stains from a white formica countertop - have tried fantastik, but i still see a faint trace of the tea stain on the counter

2006-10-25 08:41:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

With the current rat eof urbanization, most of U.S. will be suburban by the end of the century. Just imagine....few forests, few open spaces. There will be some sparce trees in between houses, but not a lot.

That would suck....so bad for health and it would be so ugly and boring....

2006-10-25 08:38:03 · 6 answers · asked by rockability 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-25 08:36:23 · 3 answers · asked by Rebecca W 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i know we have them in florida it would help to know what the actual name is and i would love if someone could tell me how to get rid of them

2006-10-25 08:35:51 · 12 answers · asked by toora14 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am trying to locate a 20 foot Christmas tree. I have searched google and I can't find anything. The biggest tree that I found was 9 foot. I have 28 feet ceilings and I need a huge tree this year. Does anyone know where I can find one???? Help please!!

2006-10-25 08:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by tonibananas72 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-25 08:28:39 · 4 answers · asked by merrizur 1 in Garden & Landscape

I moved out of an apartment rental and the movers made some minor dents / scratches on the door frame. The landlord needs this to be fixed. The dents aren't big--less than 0.5in deep and less than 3in long. The door frame isn't new or fancy--it's painted white with some kind of glossy paint or varnish. The dents that already existed before I moved in were simply painted over.

Now, my question is, how much will it cost if the landlord hires a handyman to fix this? I know that, if I do it myself, then the cost for this simple job is low (just materials cost of paint brush, paint, sandpaper, & wood filler/putty). However, if a handyman is hired, then the cost could be higher. Also, I know the LL will ask the handyman to perform some other expensive repairs that I am not responsible for--hence, there's a possibility that the LL would shift the costs of these other repairs to me.

I really want to know how much of my security deposit I will get back. (FYI, I live in the Bay Area.)

2006-10-25 08:24:20 · 2 answers · asked by Inuinuluver 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My kitchen currently has hideous, upside-down wallpaper over the sink and stove. I know tile is a popular choice, but can be expensive and labor intensive. Any ideas for a less pricey, easier do-it-yourself material for a backsplash?

2006-10-25 08:18:00 · 6 answers · asked by audairymaid 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need it to be delivered as I'm pregnant and dont have access to a van.
Preferably not costing the earth as I want to save the money for baby stuff and not spend £200 on a shed!
Second-hand fine, so long as it can be delivered.
Thanks,

2006-10-25 08:16:11 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda L 2 in Garden & Landscape

I know rickety nails aren't always the best method. I don't have a drill, so should I get one and use screw and drywall anchor, or is there another easier method?
Mirrors, pictures, shelves, etc.

2006-10-25 08:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

THe plants are outdoor in zone 7 & are 3 yrs old. They are in full sun.

2006-10-25 08:11:58 · 4 answers · asked by Tom 2 in Garden & Landscape

I replaced the upper and lower elements and thermostats on my 28 gal water heater 3 hrs later still no hot water? Whats up?

2006-10-25 08:11:55 · 9 answers · asked by nav8tir 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-25 08:09:22 · 4 answers · asked by Frank 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-25 08:07:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

One of my coworkers got me a lucky bamboo plant, and I was wondering how to properly care for it. It's beautiful, but I notice that some of the leaves are turning yellow/brownish like they're dying. Can I cut those off, or is the plant sick?

2006-10-25 08:07:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape