Home & Garden - 29 December 2006

Do you think timber harvesting is a necessary evil? Come on speak up!!!

2006-12-29 17:31:27 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Garden & Landscape

My question is.... should I remove the old caulk and recaulk the base of the toilet where it meets the tile floor.... or is the problem something having to do with the wax seal leaking, therefore causing the leak around the caulk. Thanks.

2006-12-29 17:28:50 · 15 answers · asked by Tim R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to build a home in Connecticut but real estate is so expensive that I am considering a modular or pre-fab (not a trailer) vs stick built. Has anyone built such a home? What should I look for and ask? Any advice is much appreciated.

2006-12-29 17:27:10 · 2 answers · asked by CuriousOne 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-29 17:21:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jan M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a large wall and my decor is western ranch, but I do not know how to hang the great cowhide i bought.

2006-12-29 17:20:08 · 2 answers · asked by carolbob9445 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-29 17:01:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-29 16:56:11 · 15 answers · asked by shorty m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-29 16:55:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I checked Target but they are too small. I want a couch that will fold out into a bed. Sort of like a sleeper sofa.

2006-12-29 16:54:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

so if i buy wood from either home depot or lowes can i get them to cut it to the dimensions i want? or do they not do that?

2006-12-29 16:53:59 · 14 answers · asked by wtf........... 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If you do I can come help you.

2006-12-29 16:52:53 · 10 answers · asked by PaulN 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-29 16:52:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Would this work doing a cutting from a branch from any kind of tree or bush? ------ When sticking the cutting into the soil, does the soil have to be very moist at all times to get the roots to form and does the soil have to be warmed up some how for it to work better? ------ I'm sooo sooo curious!

2006-12-29 16:49:03 · 8 answers · asked by tranquil_moonlight_88 2 in Garden & Landscape

Looking for something to hold the glass on my coffee table top to keep it from moving. Something for each corner to keep it from moving.

2006-12-29 16:37:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Brick home is only 18 months old and the brick under the front window stays wet after a good rain. We can't figure out if the water is going through the brick sill or the window itself is defective and somehow the water is going behind the brick from the window. Even though the builder acknowledges there is a problem from day one, he will not take responsilbility. Of course, now that the one year warranty is over, he doesn't care. What are our options? Should we get estimates and fix ourselves or should we file a complaint against with the NC licensing board? Is this a common problem with brick?

2006-12-29 16:25:24 · 7 answers · asked by breezygirl 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My home used to be filled with beautiful plants. I wasn't sure which were poisonous or not, so when my kids (aged 3 and 2) came along, I got rid of them all. Boy, do I miss them!

Can anyone recommend some beautiful non-toxic houseplants that I might try?

2006-12-29 16:25:16 · 9 answers · asked by californiadreaming6 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-29 16:24:25 · 4 answers · asked by Shelley D 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-29 16:15:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

If some one came to you and said, for the next 2 years you could only choose one young sapling of any type of tree in the world to to start to create into or keep as a Bonsai, which type of tree would you choose?... ----- Yes, it's real tough to pick just one :]

2006-12-29 16:10:28 · 11 answers · asked by tranquil_moonlight_88 2 in Garden & Landscape

2006-12-29 16:08:39 · 14 answers · asked by W Y 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-12-29 16:05:32 · 12 answers · asked by chnchita 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-12-29 16:01:34 · 5 answers · asked by Sandy Y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hardwood floors or Pergo? Please illuminate the benefits and drawbacks of both. I know hardwood is nicer and more expensive but very expensive to maintain as well. Pergo is not as classy but is cheaper, with less maintenence. What do you all say?

2006-12-29 15:54:18 · 8 answers · asked by Mark 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I placed my things inside a storage for 6 months. When I picked them up I noticed that some of my stuff had been damaged by mice. I remember seeing a small roach inside there too at one point. What can I do with my things, Is warm water and detergent enough to clean them. The house I moved into is brand new. I also have a baby. Even my mattress looks like it has been scratched or eaten by mice. The insurance company said that uhaul is insured and should cover the damages, but what about the things that were exposed and have mice droppings.

2006-12-29 15:48:22 · 6 answers · asked by reader46 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

how do you clean hair dye stains off of hardwood floors?

2006-12-29 15:42:55 · 3 answers · asked by ting018725 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i am familiar with using a sewing machine and bought one for christmas,but can i find patterns , designs, or ideas to use online without buying a sewing book?

2006-12-29 15:34:49 · 8 answers · asked by kelly a 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to redo my kitchen. Its not too big. maybe 15' by 10'. I want like gorgeous appliances like Subzero Freezer and Refrigerator. I want a double oven, a warmer, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a 5 burner stove. I also would like nice cabinets and granite counters. Just an estimate, what do you think this would cost?

2006-12-29 15:31:47 · 6 answers · asked by bamorrison321 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-12-29 15:30:25 · 10 answers · asked by guerop3 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is the more expensive sheets more comfy then the $10.00 sheets from wal-mart?

2006-12-29 15:24:54 · 18 answers · asked by stephanie__77505 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was given brand new cotton bath towels for Christmas, but everytime I use them little beads of cotton fall all over the place and get stuck to my skin. I've washed them twice since receiving them, but it still happens. What can I do to get this to stop?

2006-12-29 15:24:35 · 3 answers · asked by forever.devoted 2 in Cleaning & Laundry