Home & Garden - 11 February 2007

I want a permanent solution for avoiding rats in the house. Pl help

2007-02-11 03:08:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I heard about this yesterday and it is alarming how easy it is.

2007-02-11 03:08:06 · 1 answers · asked by rcgjunkmail 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Some tell me to tarp it over. Others tell me to just leave it exposed, but is all the extreme cold and snow going to affect its performance this spring???

2007-02-11 03:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by dt 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Stain happened 2 weeks ago. We're supposed to get snow in 2 days, plus its going to get really cold. Basically, this means I won't be able to do anything about it for some time ...

2007-02-11 02:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

No matter how much I clean and disinfect it still smells and drives me crazy!!!

2007-02-11 02:57:07 · 19 answers · asked by khagemann622 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have two 4 year olds are they recommended with children?

2007-02-11 02:55:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-11 02:54:02 · 16 answers · asked by wendy b 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

On appliances it is $129 each for 4 years for a fridge and stove, and $99 for dishwasher. Is $357 worth it for 3 appliances?

Costs like $230 for a 32" LCD TV for 2 years warranty. Is that worth it?

2007-02-11 02:52:32 · 11 answers · asked by hello 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

how can you test a halogen bulb to see if it is working?

2007-02-11 02:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by peter p 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-11 02:50:37 · 6 answers · asked by Clair C 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a 3/4 bathroom that I have gutted to the studs that only measures 3 1/2' x 8' and would like to get ideas on how to design and decorate it.

2007-02-11 02:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Jg 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i like reds and yellows
i warm looking garden with sands and deserty feel..
besides cactus what would complete the look

2007-02-11 02:47:55 · 1 answers · asked by kool kat 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I thought this was a flower so I let it grow in the garden when I moved into my house and it has taken over the flower beds, and lawn (in shady spots where the grass wasn't healthy to begin with). The root is white and thin like a hair and goes down about 1.5 feet, then below that there is a huge parsnip-like root (so if you pull it the thin part breaks and you're left with the big root that grows back at least two plants!). Any ideas what this is and how to kill it (it is mixed in with my perrenials). The pic is of it as a mature plant flowering: http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/lilith984/Weed.jpg

2007-02-11 02:47:06 · 4 answers · asked by lilith984 3 in Garden & Landscape

Whats the best way to do away with popcorn ceiling, i don't like the look. Can i scrape it off with a blade of some sort.

2007-02-11 02:46:47 · 10 answers · asked by coco1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

However, the roof is flat, and I may need dormers to adjust head room. right now, the open to the attic is like ...stairs and then a push in the ceiling to get in. I would like to add stairs. Does anyone know what the approx. price for renovating an attice would be, or is that something I can do myself. Any web cites for reference?

2007-02-11 02:44:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I know, I know ... this is a question only I can answer, but I'm looking for some things to think about as I make my decision. Here are the facts:

1. my current house is not just too small, it has all sorts of problems, most of them because the original construction was shoddy (1950s), and there has been a lot of work (including additions) done by do-it-yourselfers who couldn't do it themselves.

2. some of the problems are actually safety issues

3. I live on a highly desirable piece of property in terms of location (access to highways and walking distance to public transit)

4. I try really hard to be an environmentalist. I don't think all of these mcmansion communities are great (but secretly want one).

5. I live in a highly built-up area where tracts of land are scarce and expensive.

This question is really big for me and causing me a lot of stress at the moment. What questions should I ask myself? What is generally the most economical option (is it remodel?)?

2007-02-11 02:44:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Bathroom is very small with dark wood cabinets (early 80's look) the house is 1979 house. What are some good paint color choices for such a small bath. I was thinking a semi-gloss light lavendar color with white trim. Any suggestions?

2007-02-11 02:44:04 · 5 answers · asked by coco1 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

These are 240v downlighter bulbs but I cannot find out why there are two types and what they are used for. I also cannot see any difference in the bulbs just looking at them.

2007-02-11 02:39:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It is in open country.I don't have any idea.Will it be possible/feasible to grow trees for logging?I don't have any training in forestry.Any idea?

2007-02-11 02:36:59 · 14 answers · asked by wild_rebel 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-11 02:36:52 · 21 answers · asked by kresan g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know its what you prefer but ........the word commode sounds bad..........where did this word originate from?

2007-02-11 02:28:53 · 4 answers · asked by Rock ah About 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

gutter part that is directly over my front door kind of pours down right there. I can see that the gutter is connected right there but I don't know what to do to make the rain water just keep flowing to the end of it. Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-02-11 02:22:57 · 6 answers · asked by Corona 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

My house lies in a midst of pines and the windows on the outside are coated with something I almost think is pine sap. It's not thick but is impossible to remove using conventional methods. I really can't afford to replace my windows right now. Any ideas?

2007-02-11 02:16:09 · 2 answers · asked by Trish 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the nightlight in my kids' bedroom is shining more brightly than it did before. It's bright enough to read by now! It's a standard 7.5W bulb (240V AC) plugged into a powerboard which is plugged into the wall. I did nothing but just one night it was shining more brightly.

2007-02-11 02:15:08 · 2 answers · asked by nangari 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Building a plaster strip wrapped fairy tale looking tree. I'm building a small wire meshed tree about 2 ft tall. Inside it is half an oat meal box. The mesh will be shaped into the body of a gnarled tree much like you would see in a fairy glen in a disney cartoon. The mesh is going to be wrapped with strips of plaster covered cloth I bought from Michael's craft store. The tree will be painted and accented but for the life of me, I can't think what I should use for the leaves. I thought about clipping the ends of thick yarn and gluing them in place. I thought about using small oblong beads and glueing them in place, but nothing jumps out at me. The tree is a valentines day box for my daughter's party. The parents have to make them. My daughter is almost 4 yrs old and she really likes disney fairies merchandise like tinker bell. I'm wanting the tree to be built well enough to win, but durable enough she can include it with her other toys. Any ideas people?

2007-02-11 02:14:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-11 02:13:41 · 2 answers · asked by nicko 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-11 02:10:55 · 6 answers · asked by subcommandertlane 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-11 02:08:33 · 6 answers · asked by moon_chef 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Every bag ive tried to keep goes hard after awhile

2007-02-11 02:03:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-11 02:01:00 · 3 answers · asked by C'est Comme Un Rêve 3 in Decorating & Remodeling