Home & Garden - 16 November 2006

2006-11-16 04:34:59 · 2 answers · asked by brian m 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a carpet run and under that is the original color. Everywhere else surrounding it is really dark. I want to remove the run but then it looks awful. Is there anything i can do to make it look better.

2006-11-16 04:31:59 · 6 answers · asked by Bambi 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I give my dogs water from the kitchen sink which also has a filter. We can not invest in a LARGE filter system at this time. Is it safe to give my dogs this water? What about cooking in it?
Seems as though it has high levels of iron or calcium.

2006-11-16 04:25:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Last year my orange and grapefruit trees produced for the first time. They were beautiful and loaded with fruit.
This year I have only 8 grapefruit in a bunch on this tree, and about 10 oranges on the orange tree and they look very sick.
I dont even think i would want to eat them this year..thats how bad they look...brown, cracked, and yellowish colored. Not the beautiful oranges I had last year.
I live in Florida, and we have had a "dry" season . Could that be the problem. ???
(i dont like to water them with city water because of chlorine and chemicals)

2006-11-16 04:23:16 · 8 answers · asked by multipure417278 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm starting fresh w/out any furniture, appliances, utensils, nothing! I've gotta get it all! Besides an obvious bed and couch what are some things you recommend I get first to hold me over...kitchen stuff especially.

2006-11-16 04:21:04 · 25 answers · asked by TLynn 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I suppose the best way to keep them alive is to have a friend come by and water them, but this isn't always feasible during holidays. Are there any tricks to keep the soil hydrated for a couple of weeks?

2006-11-16 04:14:31 · 9 answers · asked by thesisbug 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-16 04:10:48 · 26 answers · asked by CJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am looking for a black slate or stone effect tile

2006-11-16 04:09:56 · 1 answers · asked by lpwhitesir3 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

What are some ways to get my room as clean and germ free as i possibly can?

2006-11-16 04:08:02 · 7 answers · asked by kulpbre 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

It has alot of dead lims, and doesnt seem healthy at all. Please help.

2006-11-16 04:07:36 · 6 answers · asked by Turc 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-16 04:06:47 · 11 answers · asked by la-la 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The brand I use gets more expensive every time I buy it, and can only be found in a specialty store, please help.

2006-11-16 03:58:16 · 1 answers · asked by Brenda M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know I need to get my furnace service and my ducts cleaned -- this will be our 3rd winter in our house and it's never been done. What does duct cleaning and furnace servicing involve? Can you give be price ranges? Do they use a big vacuum type thing? Is there any drawbacks to having a furnace serviced? For example I know if you flush the transmission of an older car that hasn't regularly been serviced the cart usually ends up with transmission problems -- has anyone had similar problems with their furnace?

Thanks in advance!

2006-11-16 03:58:08 · 3 answers · asked by thatgirl 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Bought a new red rubber hotwater bottle from Boots the Chemists for my poorly girlfriend. She can't stand the smell of rubber and refuses to use it. I've tried filling it several times but it just stinks. Any ideas?

2006-11-16 03:50:09 · 11 answers · asked by bigbearpg 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My furnace is also gas and it is working so it isn't the gas companys fault. It seems like no gas is reaching the burner

2006-11-16 03:49:22 · 13 answers · asked by dwseiberti 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

keeping me awake

2006-11-16 03:48:39 · 12 answers · asked by tuna_hunter 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-16 03:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by dorothy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a two stage high efficiency Carrier furnace installed in 2000 that we've been having trouble with every winter. The furnace will intermittently stop running and won't come on unless the front cover to the furnace is pushed or the thermostat is clicked off and then on (the latter doesn't always work though and we have to go push the door anyway). We change the air filters every month, and even had the thermostat (programmable) changed twice, the last time by a service tech. Nothing seems to work. The manufacturer said that since the furnace kicks on when the door is pushed or the thermostat is turned off and then on, its a thermostat problem. The manufacturer of the thermostat (Honeywell) says that the thermostat is working properly and that its the furnace that is the issue. Anyone got any ideas to fix this furnace since these two companies aren't being any help? Thanks in advance!

2006-11-16 03:44:37 · 4 answers · asked by bashkirhorses 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,
The carpet in my apartment is an indoor/outdoor. It constantly bunches up in places. How do I fix this?

2006-11-16 03:42:07 · 3 answers · asked by Nicole P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The plumber just installed new fixtures but cold water is not coming out.

2006-11-16 03:41:43 · 8 answers · asked by cviacviacvia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-16 03:41:40 · 5 answers · asked by John T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The plumber just installed new fixtures but cold water is not coming out.

2006-11-16 03:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by cviacviacvia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am in a region of the country where we plant our veggies now. I have prepared the soil & put black plastic over it to kill the nemotodes. How long do I need to wait before planting?

2006-11-16 03:40:50 · 3 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Garden & Landscape

San Diego will not take care of existing Ficus Trees along some city streets. The City of San Diego has a money problem and Urban Foresting is at the very bottom the priorities which is bad enough, but when asked to prune certain Ficus trees in Hillcrest in 1989, the City of San Diego sad that they won't do it. They recommended that if they wanted the City to take care of them they would have to be cut down (these are over 70 year old trees) and new trees planted. So, the wonder full local Business association, Hillcrest Business Association, raised the money to design and fix the sidewalks to accommodate the Ficus trees roots. I can't tell you how upset it makes me when I see more and more stores and parking lots being built and trees being at the very bottom of our priorities. Ficus trees are beautiful, especially when allowed to grow that big! If you live in San Diego, Do something. Let your city counsel member know that you love Trees!

2006-11-16 03:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a green felt jewelry box, which attracts lint, and dust. i have tried a toothbrush, wet cloth, it just seems to make it worse. Is it possible to get that 'new' jewelry box look again?

2006-11-16 03:28:30 · 4 answers · asked by lizzylord4u 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

baseboards don't look that great. We want to replace them. Is there a place where you can buy baseboards, already painted white?

2006-11-16 03:27:44 · 4 answers · asked by Sharon 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was comparing a regular receptacle and a self grounding receptacle side by side at home depot and I could not tell the difference. Can someone point me in the right direction. I am trying to replace old two prong receptacles that are in a grounded metal box.

2006-11-16 03:20:24 · 1 answers · asked by detlionfan82 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-16 03:20:08 · 24 answers · asked by $Sun King$ 7 in Other - Home & Garden

He has been there for about a week now and he has to go. I am not trying to kill him, but he has to get out of there before he causes any damage.

2006-11-16 03:18:18 · 20 answers · asked by specialk20052003 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-16 03:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by Jamie K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs