Home & Garden - 6 December 2006

Electrical storms occasionally knock out the power supply. If this happens during the hours of sleep then an audible wake-up sound would enable emergency equipment to be set in motion ...

2006-12-06 01:10:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have three 2 year old blackberry bushes in our yard. A few of the shoots have grown about 4 feet, where the others are shorter. Should I be trimming these in the fall? And if so, to what height??

2006-12-06 01:08:16 · 5 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5 in Garden & Landscape

I have pretty bad condensation in my windows. Any tips on winning this battle against water?

I live in Quebec, so it's pretty cold outside. At least twice a day, I have to cleam my windows, because they are full of water.

2006-12-06 01:07:58 · 6 answers · asked by Boomer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 01:01:35 · 2 answers · asked by maya n 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I’m overwhelmed with the choices. I’m looking a quality mattress (not inexpensive). If you have any knowledge about mattresses or have purchased one lately, your help would be greatly appreciated. (Please don’t waste my time or yours with unnecessary answers.)

2006-12-06 00:59:47 · 10 answers · asked by i have no idea 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-06 00:57:11 · 13 answers · asked by SapphirePixie 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-06 00:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ANSWERS FROM SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND ONLY PLEASE.

Where can I buy, cheap/inexpensive, long lasting, really well perfumed/scented candles, in Scotland or England?

Do you know of any company that offers free samples of their perfumed/scented candles ?

2006-12-06 00:51:32 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Home & Garden

my budget is not that great.

2006-12-06 00:28:55 · 3 answers · asked by pat 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a Coleman two burner propane stove and we lost power becasue of bad weather. Would it be safe if we used the propane stove in the kitchen to cook a small meal, crack a window or open a door slightly nearby? Is this idea totally asking for carbon monoxide poisoning? I believe I should cook in the garage with the garage door totally opened. Thanks for your answers.

2006-12-06 00:22:42 · 9 answers · asked by MARK 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-06 00:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by tony 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This is a question probably many folks would like to know the answer from an expert. We lost power due to an ice storm and I have a friend and she has firewood for her fireplace. We know about the termite issue but if one does store firewood outside,
how close to the house is safe without getting the dreaded termites???

2006-12-06 00:14:53 · 10 answers · asked by PsychoSam 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to find out so I can get the best band for my bucks. Any one out there just buy any sale items. What brand did you buy and is it working well for you. I am going to choose a group from either GE Fridgedare, Maytag, and Whirlpool. and possibly Kenmore if I can find the particular one I'm looking for. they have to be off white and energy star compliant

2006-12-06 00:09:29 · 5 answers · asked by sngozig 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've never had this problem before but added c-9 lights this year which i assume is the problem. But, I have since distributed the power load throughout my house which causes the breakers to trip after a longer period of time. Any ideas? Can I replace the breaker box with a stronger one?

2006-12-06 00:04:36 · 29 answers · asked by wsheible 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I LOVE Gerberas... but whenever we try to grow them, they always turn far more limp looking and droopier, and the colours aren't as vibrant as the ones you see in the shops. why is this so?? are there any particular types of Gerberas i should look out for? and when is the right time to plant seeds for them??

2006-12-06 00:02:44 · 2 answers · asked by Curious kitten! 2 in Garden & Landscape