Home & Garden - 29 November 2006

it may freeze tonight and i dont want my tree to freeze too. i want to get bananas but have been told i can only get them if the tree is over 2 years old.it's a pretty good size i guess but not huge,its tall. thanx.

2006-11-29 11:27:41 · 8 answers · asked by reyman440 2 in Garden & Landscape

theres nasty black gunk n between the tiles in my shower and on the grout and stuff, cleaner doesn't seem to help and it just comes back if I scrub, what should I do?

2006-11-29 11:18:21 · 7 answers · asked by ThisSongsForYou 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Any other tips on keeping it healthy until Christmas? Are there any kind of special treatments added to the water to help it out?

2006-11-29 11:16:42 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle3701 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live outside the city limits and my neighbor bought some rabbits for his children. well he got tired of feeding them so he released them into the neighborhood. they have multiplied and now there are about 20 rabbits in our yard eating our expensive plants. i need a way to kill them. we tried trapping them but they are too smart to go into the trap. i just want to poison them before my yard is completely destroyed.please help!

2006-11-29 11:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by zephyr_0_8 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking for a guide on how to build your own pool table easy and cheap! I want to do this for my son and husband for xmas, Thanks for any help!!!!

2006-11-29 11:07:50 · 11 answers · asked by dmestle 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-11-29 11:07:43 · 12 answers · asked by hodgsona70 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Has anyone read the "Prop 65" warnings on the back of Christmas tree light boxes... ???!! Oh my goodness!

They are warning that the plastic coating contains LEAD and that it can cause reproductive and birth defects.. and can cause cancer! It's in all Walmart stores under the brand "Holiday Time"... Other stores carry different brands, and they all have the warning!

Why do they allow this??????????????????????????????

2006-11-29 10:59:48 · 3 answers · asked by singingmom 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 10:56:21 · 20 answers · asked by Mr Crusty 5 in Other - Home & Garden

What I want to build is a cube made out of semi-transparent acrylic sheets with a lightbulb ballast screwed down to the floor of the cube and the electrical cord leading out. This will look really cool because it will be a soft white light cube that can be used even as a side table. I don't know where to get the acrylic sheets or how to attach them to each other. I imagine using epoxy, but if anyone has better ideas please provide them. Thanks!

2006-11-29 10:49:02 · 3 answers · asked by Amnon B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The Tank is in a tight spot. Completely stuck. No matter what I do, it wouldn't budge. This tank is used for housing ejection pump and eject sewerage water from the small apartment. Any suggestions to help would be appreciated. Thanks all for assistance.

2006-11-29 10:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by Ricky A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just had new Onyx (a form of marble) countertops installed. They stain very easily and I heard it is possible to use a high quality pure carnauba wax to protect them. There are many polishes available for stone countertops that have carnauba in them but based on how it polishes cars I would think it might be good for Onyx. Anyone know?

2006-11-29 10:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 10:44:13 · 6 answers · asked by geoff a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 10:41:36 · 7 answers · asked by moncee90 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-11-29 10:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by GORGEOUS19 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

No, it's not crap.

2006-11-29 10:31:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Just had a complete refit on my bathroom & main prioty was having a decent power shower, however just tried it out & feel a bit disappointed! The basin tap & bath tap seem ok however, could it be the type of shower head that makes the pressure seem slower??

2006-11-29 10:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by mita 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'd like an outdoor tree that is already developed, one where the fruits are already growing... any ideas?! Thank you!

2006-11-29 10:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by Ms B 1 in Garden & Landscape

We got a couch from a friend, but it's too wide for the door by 1/2 and inch. The way the apartment works, you go up a flight of stairs then the door is at the right, so there isn't a lot of wiggle space. We unhinged the door, which didn't work.

Someone recommended taking off the door molding which scares us. Anyone ever done this? Hoisting through a window is not an option. Thanks!

2006-11-29 10:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by rocksnobb 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've moved into this house on a main road and the windows are single glazed so my room is pretty noisy. I've been sleeping (just!) but I'm worried that I won't be getting good quality sleep. Shall I demand that my landlord double glazes the windows or will I just get used to it?

2006-11-29 10:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by mattJ 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there supposed to be a locking mechanism to unlock it from the outside? I've got a Whirlpool one.. and I accidently locked it from the inside. How do i get it open?

2006-11-29 10:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

give two reasons to explain why is it important to protect soils and to keep them in good shape

2006-11-29 10:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by kogmu 3 in Garden & Landscape

my walls are dawn want to off set with other color.

2006-11-29 10:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-11-29 10:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have recently noticed holes in a jumper I had left in my wardrobe. I would like to know how I identify if they are moths and the best way to get rid of them? Does washing things in the washing machine get rid of them?

2006-11-29 10:04:22 · 6 answers · asked by Neil C 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-11-29 10:02:54 · 34 answers · asked by bugbabe82 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

We moved into a brand new house 9 mo. ago, with a partially finished basement. The bedroom in the basement has a walk in closet which seems to be where this bad smell is the worst. The closet is unfinished, (concret floor & open ceiling) with all the pipes & stuff showing, not to mention it's directly underneath the master bath. We run a dehumidifier constantly, an ionic air purifier, and have plug in air fresheners down there. Sometimes the smell is hardly noticeable, but recently its flared up again. I feel bad for my step-daughter who has to sleep in there. Any clues on the problem or what to do?? I also smell it sometimes in master bedroom and located it to be strongest at the wall vent.

2006-11-29 10:01:14 · 7 answers · asked by catwoman 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I planted a few hostas in my garden and the slugs seem to be feasting on them right down to their veins. Is there a humane way to get rid of slugs? I'd hate to use anything that kills them.

2006-11-29 09:57:11 · 10 answers · asked by swati 2 in Garden & Landscape

And how can I get rid of them?
I live in the city and and I've been looking all over my flat if there are any nests, but can't find any. Where do they grow? I read in a previous question that they don't like essential oils, which I am using, but why did they suddenly appear? I didn't have them last year I keep my flat very tidy, but it is an old flat.

2006-11-29 09:53:08 · 15 answers · asked by Wednesday 3 in Other - Home & Garden

We're renovating in New Orleans and hadn't been able to stain our new front doors. Now I'm noticing little mold or mildew spots? What's the best way to remove them so that I don't damage the wood?

2006-11-29 09:52:17 · 7 answers · asked by hmcreations2 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We moved into our brand new townhouse in May 2006. They contain 6 units per building, the garages are underneath, and there are two floors above the garage. We are noticing 1 to 2 inch long cracks showing up in the corners of half the windows, cracks down the corners of a couple walls and other places in corners and edges. Could it just be in the paint? We are also noticing the drywall screw heads are starting to show, like they are easing out and the paint cracking around the heads. We live in Nevada, these townhomes are build on hills. Also, when we walk on the master bedroom floor it has squeeking of the board beneath. You can hear it from the rooms below. Are these things to worry about?

2006-11-29 09:51:34 · 7 answers · asked by chillpillak 1 in Maintenance & Repairs