Home & Garden - 15 November 2006

Is there anything I can spray onto my garden that might repel birds without harming them or other wildlife/pets/children/my garden? Cheers, Irene

2006-11-15 21:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I tried foaming pipe snake but it didn't work, should I try something else? or should I call a plumber? thank you very much

2006-11-15 21:22:49 · 7 answers · asked by lorakay71 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-15 21:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by nemo 1 in Garden & Landscape

The water line was broken last week then repaired...since then the water pressure has been much lower than before. So low the bathroom shower will not operate. The well is shared with another home but the problem is at my house only.

2006-11-15 20:59:48 · 4 answers · asked by Redd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-15 20:59:28 · 2 answers · asked by motogirl 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-15 20:48:56 · 6 answers · asked by Frenchie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-15 20:31:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Why is it that ever green trees always stay green in the winter ? and always be come the tree of the season at Christmas ?

2006-11-15 20:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by denise t 1 in Garden & Landscape

I rent and the land lord was over trying to fix the hot water tank he said it only takes 5 minutes to empty the hot water tank. He said I should put on a water saver and that would cure the problem. The tank is on the hottest setting. Any ideas if the tank might be bad? He emptied it several times and refilled it. Ive lived here a year and never had a problem before.

2006-11-15 20:13:45 · 5 answers · asked by sueblue47 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

why are some plants differant colors ? and what makes them appear in a differant color when the light shines on them ?

2006-11-15 20:12:10 · 1 answers · asked by denise t 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-15 20:11:55 · 11 answers · asked by trueblue 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-15 20:06:55 · 16 answers · asked by mumblesrose 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-15 19:51:26 · 11 answers · asked by Powerpuffgeezer 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Preferably one made of cast iron or bronze, though traditional terra cotta is not a terrible idea :) Help Please!

2006-11-15 19:44:58 · 1 answers · asked by Kevin t 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-15 19:39:45 · 5 answers · asked by Shailaja R 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We are featuring an old mansion on a Christmas tour. The owner lives elsewhere, and the house is usually empty. It is kept at 50 degrees during the day and turned up to 70 when someone is in the house, like for a weekend. The basement is very damp and generates the smell. Being in the house everyday with the heat up while decorating is helping some. I would like to know if there is some way of really getting this out before our tour. I know we can light candles, but it will just cover up. thanks!

2006-11-15 19:35:34 · 8 answers · asked by p_ruminski 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can I tile directly over the laminate or should I pull that up and lay backer board over the plywood????? Help.... Thanks!!!!

2006-11-15 19:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I work 3rd shift and my baby sitter often sleeps on my bed. I was stripping the sheets this evening so I could wash them, and I found a rather large redish brownish spot on my mattress. *large as in, circumference of a normal coffee cup*
It wasn't hard to guess that it was menstural blood.
I'm not going to say anything to her, she probably knows it's there.. and is too embarressed to say anything. I've got black sheets or I would have noticed before, Eaither way, I've got a pillow top mattress, does anyone have any ideas on how to get this stain out??

2006-11-15 19:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by Rainbow_Crayon 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-15 18:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by shik 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

There is a clicking noise in my wall. On there other side of the wall are just cupboards, so it's not from any appliances. It really sounds like a cat clawing on carpet loudly. It's doens't sound like the scurrying of a rodent or insect---and it's pretty irregular, happening once a minute or so. It sounds like the house is settling, but is there anything I can do to pinpoint the noise or make it stop!?

2006-11-15 18:28:05 · 7 answers · asked by cheffsta 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have about a 1" foam mattress (memory foam) on my bed that I want to clean.
The tag on it says to "hand wash". No way! It's huge to hand wash! (Queen sized) - I went to a cleaners and she said they don't do it. :(
IS it possible??

2006-11-15 18:09:28 · 3 answers · asked by spiritsocean 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My washing machine has starting shaking every time it hits the spin cycle. It was on a piece of plywood when we bought the house, but we pulled the wood out because it looked like butt, but now our washing machine shakes so bad. It is tilted back at about a 5 or 10 degree angle because of the angle of the floor (it's in a closed in porch) Does that have something to do with it? It was fine before we moved it, but now I have to literally hold it down when it hits that spin cycle. What's going on? Any suggestions on how to fix it (hopefully other than put the board back)?

2006-11-15 18:05:50 · 14 answers · asked by Brian I 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi, I'm in my 20s, I currently sleep in a twin bed and that's always been fine, but my mattress is getting old and there's a spring in it that keeps poking me so I'm going to replace it. Should I stick with a twin or go up to a full or even a queen? The thing is, I don't plan on having any guys sleeping in bed with me (that's just not how I was raised, so don't make fun ok) and I just figured that when I ever get married, I'd get a big bed with my husband. So, since I'm going to be the only one sleeping in my bed, should I go for a twin again? A full? Or a queen? I can't do a king size bed because my room isn't that big. It'd look ridiculously small. I'm really having a hard time figuring out what I should do because on the one hand, I don't need a bigger bed, but on the other hand, should I go ahead and get a twin even if I only use it for maybe another couple of years? Any ideas? Thanks.

2006-11-15 18:00:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anabelle R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I can't believe I'm blowing points on this - but I just recently went back to work full time and I can't seem to keep up with the house! I've got pets and a husband (he works full time and we have a small farm) I try to clean a bit when I get home from work. I don't want to spend the weekend attached to a sweeper, dustrag and mop! Plus there's laundry and dinner and dishes!! (I know--get off the computer)! Any shortcuts?

2006-11-15 17:59:55 · 7 answers · asked by fallingstar 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have been told that i can make a water pump out of pvc pipe, to suck water out of irrigation or water meter boxes. they told me you just stick one end in the water and pull on one of 2 pvc pipes it's made out of and the water is sucked out and shoots out the other end.

2006-11-15 17:56:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The product is for homes/ townhomes and/or yards. To be more specific, "How do I contact a distributor to help me get my product carried or stocked at stores like Wal-Mart, HomeDot or Lowes?

2006-11-15 17:49:48 · 8 answers · asked by h_real81 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-15 17:41:42 · 5 answers · asked by myquestionaccount 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Parts of the floors have been varnished and parts have never been varnished. Is there any product I could buy that would prevent me the trouble of sanding and varnishing?

2006-11-15 17:36:41 · 6 answers · asked by Sophia 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyones house do this?It just drives me insane and i want to know how to fix it...any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-11-15 17:31:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in northern California where the summers are fairly long. These wold be planted in flower patches in front of the house.

2006-11-15 17:30:29 · 2 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Other - Home & Garden