Home & Garden - 17 November 2006

2006-11-17 10:23:02 · 16 answers · asked by Chitown Hustler 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-17 10:21:31 · 2 answers · asked by pam 3 in Other - Home & Garden

There's a giant spill of filtered diatomaceous earth on my lawn! It was intended for my pool, but someone foolishlessly left it on the lawn and it spilled. I dont want it to kill my lawn and I'm worried for my dog's safety because it's hazardous. Is there anything to neutralize its effects? What should I do?

2006-11-17 10:12:55 · 5 answers · asked by Beau 2 in Garden & Landscape

ok smart people, how to question. you know those bottles you purchase for scenting a room? they use an alcohol base scented liquid, have a wick, a stone, you light it, then blow it out and the heat infuses the room with scent. i have a concentrated oil of my favorite scent but cannot use it in this type of lamp. i figure i could mix it with alcohol and use it . do you think it would work? would it be safe? what type of alcohol do i use. i don't think it's your run of the mill rubbing alcohol. i don't want to pull a richard pryour and go up in flames although...i smell really good. what say you braniacs?

2006-11-17 10:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by prnzss 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I live downstairs in an apartment building

2006-11-17 10:11:13 · 7 answers · asked by onehotmamma4u 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What are the best principles to follow when attempting to use Fung Shui in a large retail setting?

2006-11-17 10:07:02 · 3 answers · asked by Megan C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-17 10:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by gary h 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know any good sites where i can do a house exchange (council or housing assosiation.).
I got a 1 bed room flat in birmingham uk, but need a 2 bed( prefer a house) due to having baby.

2006-11-17 10:03:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The hotel I work at is doing some major renovations. One of our flooring contractors left spackle foot prints all over our BRAND NEW carpet. How do you remove it without damaging the carpet?

2006-11-17 10:02:09 · 4 answers · asked by cherrypucker 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Mine was 10-5. Unless you have 10-5, you don't have to tell me the year.

2006-11-17 09:57:33 · 11 answers · asked by that's hawt 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 09:54:06 · 1 answers · asked by medhat_gerges2003 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to wire in a fan/light combo between two 3-way switches so that the fan can be operated by the pull chain at all times and not by the 3-way switches....how do i do that ????

2006-11-17 09:41:38 · 3 answers · asked by william c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I planted 3 plants the end of September, they are between 3-4 feet tall with loads of foliage, but no tomatoes, used potting soil, tomato food, and water often.

2006-11-17 09:30:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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2006-11-17 09:30:06 · 3 answers · asked by hitchenfun 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The licensed roofer tore off half my roof before the rain set in. He tarped it well, but not well enough because at 4:00 AM, my pregnant wife and I awoke to puddles of streaming water coming in the closet ceiling. The house was built in 1964. I'm not sure if asbestos or lead paint is an issue. Now there is damage in master bedroom closet, bedroom, hallway, bathroom and downstairs living room. The big questions are: is mold and mildew a concern? Can he just paint over the water stains or should he replace all the drywall, texture and paint? Or should I call my home insurance and let them make sure it done correctly? The contractor says he'll fix it all, but where do I draw the line? Dry cleaning bills for my wife clothes that got soaked? Wet carpet? Soaked floorboards? Will water stains come back if they're just painted over? Help!!!!

2006-11-17 09:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by golfguy650 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My riadiator will not bleed. Air starts to come out when I turn the bleed key. But after a few seconds stops. No water comes out. I have checked the header tank and there is water in it.

2006-11-17 09:17:20 · 8 answers · asked by richy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is leftover tape, the heavy duty kind (clear), on my refrigerator and Im not sure as how to clean it off. I tried soap and water as well as alcohol and it does not remove the residue that sticky tape leaves behind. Any suggestions?

2006-11-17 09:10:54 · 14 answers · asked by roxanne14877 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I think it is pine wood.... And I wanted to make it slightly darker... But I don't want to ruin it... Any ideas to the best way to do this?
Or who I would check with to have it done professionally? I don't want to spend too much so would like to do it myself if possible... Thank you for any suggestions....

2006-11-17 08:53:40 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

This is my first winter in an old house with hot water heat. The heating unit does not look as old as the house, or as old as the newest addition (50+ yrs old), and the old radiators have been replaced with baseboard heaters. Unfortunately, the upstairs heaters are so much warmer than the downstairs heaters. Is there a valve to control the amount of heat to the different heaters like there are on hot air ducts? I also noticed that my thermostat has to be set about 4 degrees higher than the temperature I desire. I have limited knowledge of this kind of thing, but also have a limited income. Did I mention the basement floor is half dirt? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

2006-11-17 08:52:47 · 6 answers · asked by KB4K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 08:51:31 · 2 answers · asked by JGA 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small bonsai tree that was a gift. It was doing well for about 8 months, and now it's leaves are turning brown and falling off. I water it every 2 days and spray the leaves with water. It sits on my kitchen table but not in direct sunlight. Any help? I love my tree!!!

2006-11-17 08:48:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i have noisey neighbours who live in the flat above mine.
i have complained to the council since they moved here in febuary so far the council have done nothing apart from write them letters.

i want to give them a shock (but i aint putting dog dirt or anything like that thru their letter box) so what can i do?

2006-11-17 08:43:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Who tried the foam memory mattresses, what do you think about it and what are the advantages of using it?I am considering buying one( a whole mattress or a topping one for my old bed).. tell me your opinion please.. thank you!

2006-11-17 08:41:18 · 7 answers · asked by Tito 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We want to sell our 1906 house next year; and our looking for paint colors that most people will like or at least colors most people won't hate. We've already painted the living room sage green & kitchen and master bedroom pale yellow so don't want to use those colors again. What color do you think we should paint the master bathroom? We are planning on doing all the tiles and counters in white and white shades when we remodel so any paint color shouldn't clash. Thanks for your help!

2006-11-17 08:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by Karen 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried baking soda, that glade carpet fresh stuff, everything. It is so nasty I can't stand it. Even my clothes in my closet are starting to smell like it. I don't want to smell like carpet!! If anyone knows any good tricks, let me know please.

2006-11-17 08:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by McLovin27 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to dig a pond to catch water run off after it rains. Do I half to have a permit and does it have to be so many feet away from the fence line. It'll be about 4 feet deep and about 12" x 12" in length and width.

2006-11-17 08:30:55 · 3 answers · asked by chris 3 in Garden & Landscape

2006-11-17 08:26:07 · 10 answers · asked by brianna262005 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-17 08:22:29 · 6 answers · asked by markhowell1315 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i live in an aprtment block and when i am out i am sure an agent of the landlord (who is also a neighbour) uses a key to enter the property to check that the apartment is ok. Although this contravenes the tenancy agreement and is also illegal what can i do to prove, to some degree, that she has been in while i am not there.
Are there 'tricks' other than selotaping a hair strand onto a closed door and door frame so when the door is opened the strand of hair breaks.

Good question huh? Come on get those brains working

2006-11-17 08:21:01 · 20 answers · asked by hillman_avenger2006 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i have a lemon tree growing in a pot but this year did not produce any fruit

2006-11-17 08:11:44 · 4 answers · asked by blokert 1 in Garden & Landscape