Home & Garden - 16 January 2007

IF SO, HOW SEVERE IS THE DAMAGE AND WHAT TREATMENT IS EFFECTIVE? THE ASIASN LONGHORNED BEETLE IS A SERIOUS PEST IN CHINA WHERE IT KILLS HARDWOOD TREES. IT PROBABLY TRAVELED TO THE UNITED STATES INSIDE SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIAL FROM CHINA.

2007-01-16 12:16:10 · 3 answers · asked by RONALD D S 2 in Garden & Landscape

Our bathroom switches are grouped together as a set of 3. We don't currently have a timer for the fan, but would like to get one. Ideally we would like to avoid having to call an electrician to make changes, but just swap in a new set of 3 that has a timer for the fan.

Does this exist?

2007-01-16 12:14:19 · 4 answers · asked by markatger 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How much does a stackable washer and dryer cost?
are they smaller than regular side by side unit?
What brand best buy for the money?

2007-01-16 12:10:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Regular laundering does not work, it's just stinky and tends to make the whole load stinky. It's part of a theme set, so buying a new one, while a possiblity, is not what I want to do. Any ideas?

2007-01-16 12:07:45 · 12 answers · asked by sandieandjackson 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought this drill a while back and it seems to me that it turns with a slight wobble. i have a couple of question about this.

1) how can i check this forsure

2) did it come like this or is it possible that i did it, how?

3) and most important, how can this be fixed?

Thanks

2007-01-16 12:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by rrover 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-16 12:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by DEREK J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I really want to get the Expedit TV cabinet, which can be found on IKEA's web site. This would be a perfect fit for my apartment and storage/media needs. The only problem is, after contacting IKEA, their product specifications state that the shelf is only able to support a TV up to 100 pounds in weight. My TV is 120 pounds. Does anyone know if this 20 pound differential would truly be a problem? If so, is it possible to reinforce the entertainment center in such a way to make the extra weight not a problem? How?

Thanks,
Sam

2007-01-16 11:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by sakbaum 2 in Other - Home & Garden

the tiles are laid down using thinset cement. Mastic not used.

2007-01-16 11:47:41 · 7 answers · asked by DannyBoy 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So my pool guy took all the Algea from my new pool & dumped it on my lawn, how can i get rid of it? I just moved into a new house and the past owners didnt take care of the pool. so is there nyways i can get rid of it or making it dry out faster? Its alot

2007-01-16 11:41:49 · 3 answers · asked by J.A 1 in Garden & Landscape

where can he get really really cheap things..maybe even some free things.ANYTHIN AT ALL will be accepted.I know life can be very expensive over in los angeles..so if anyone knows of anythin or anyone..pls help. and let me kno how i can get in contact with them.cuz he dont have a comp over there.honestly all he has rite now is a comforter,air mattress and a lamp.pls help.god bless

2007-01-16 11:41:40 · 4 answers · asked by J a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-16 11:26:55 · 6 answers · asked by gorynytch 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-16 11:26:20 · 5 answers · asked by abverdun 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-16 11:13:17 · 10 answers · asked by kathy s 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-01-16 11:12:19 · 21 answers · asked by campbell412 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

On the 22nd of last month (a Friday), our water pressure was real low. We called the landlord and we all thought the screens in the faucets just needed to be cleaned, so thats what we did. But during the week after that, the washing machine took forever to fill with water and sometimes the water would kind of spurt out of the faucets when we turned them on. By Thursday we had absolutely no water. Come to find out, it was the pump in the artesian well. My husband, the landlord, and a few others replaced the pump by Saturday afternoon. We just got the electric bill for that month and it was $50.+/- higher than it normally is. We live in a duplex, and the neighbors bill was just as much higher (the pump is run off of her electric, and currently she is living alone - we are a family of 5).
Could the pump going over the period of week (maybe more) have anything to do with our electric bill being higher? I called the electric company, and they couldn't tell me anything.

2007-01-16 11:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by J M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

She saved her green stamps buying gasoline when I was a little kid. Everytime we went to a gas station, she got a couple of stamps and saved them until she finally turned them into a store and obtained place settings for a family of 12.
Mom died in 1993. I have the whole set in my closet. Should I hang on to them and are they ever going to be worth anything? They have a rose in the middle of the plate, dessert dish and saucer. They are old, so they dont say dishwasher safe.

2007-01-16 11:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-16 11:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by Lucy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Our living room, dining room and kitchen are very open but not square or rectangular. Can one Roomba manuver itself and cover three rooms? There are no thresholds for it to drive over.

2007-01-16 10:55:56 · 5 answers · asked by Brokn 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I told myself to remember and I forgot. It was a digital wood mill. It connected to a PC through a USB cord. You make three demensional designs on your computer and stick a piece of wood in one end of the mill and your finished piece comes out the other. It looked brilliant. Does anyone know what it is called?

2007-01-16 10:51:09 · 6 answers · asked by mrknositall 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

built up moister on the windows and it causes everything to get wet feeling and moist and there are small spots with mildew on the ceiling but not a whole lot? can you help please?

2007-01-16 10:44:05 · 6 answers · asked by grizzly girl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i would like to have a tree in a 1/2 wine barrel container but i want one hardy enough to survive more the one season.i live about an hour west of st.louis,mo.it will be on a covered patio so it will get some prtection.i also plan on planting a few drooping plants around the bottom.i was thinking of a japanese maple.any other or better ideas?thank you.

2007-01-16 10:43:07 · 9 answers · asked by rainbowhoff 2 in Garden & Landscape

It doesn't necessarily have to be the home that you live in now, just in general. Our highest has been $700.00 dollars.

2007-01-16 10:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by A_WWE_FAN_4LYFE 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a customer that Hates the standard shower Bases. She onlywants real tile. I am told that Lead and mud is not used anymore However what would you use in place of Lead? what typr of Mud is used?

2007-01-16 10:37:48 · 4 answers · asked by skillwithtools 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-01-16 10:30:41 · 17 answers · asked by Pogonotomy 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-01-16 10:30:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

any advice on styles and layout, i quite like free standing farmhouse look but what expereince have you had

2007-01-16 10:17:40 · 8 answers · asked by l.a. 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am interested in purchasing a house built in 1914. I know the house and I am pretty sure the electrical has not had any work on it since it was installed. A ballpark figure would help us decide to go to the next step in decision making...money.

2007-01-16 10:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Ransom 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just got married we are planning to buy a mobile home since it's very hard to buy a home now in this days we live in the bay area of california what are the good and bad things about buying a mobile home we are a first time buyer? What about pets are pets allowed in a mobile home park. Any advise thanks in advance

2007-01-16 10:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by ♥aMiGoSoZa♥ 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-01-16 10:09:31 · 10 answers · asked by ahem 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to find a group of flowers that grows very fast and one whose pollen can be colleted easily. Im doin a science project and i was doing lilies first but i ran into a problem with those so i have to start over in a small amount of time

2007-01-16 10:08:58 · 5 answers · asked by minna 1 in Garden & Landscape