Home & Garden - 12 February 2007

How do I get rid of ants outside? Like in flower pots,hanging baskets and trees ,flower beds,porch I have tried everything. They are not fire ants or sugsr ants. PS whatever the ants get in will eventually die, like my flowers and trees.

2007-02-12 14:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by grandpafaye 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to place my bed (now placed diagnally) under a set of double windows to open up my space. I never keep the windows open (They are covered with fabric always). Is this bad for the chi? Is there anything I can do so that it "corrects" the bad chi? Thanks!

2007-02-12 14:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by Bee 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The orchid I had died but then at the top of the stem where the flower died it started to grow leaves again. I cut it off and planted it in some orchid mixture I purchased and now another set of leaves has grown again. Any ideas? The one I planted is still alive and has those root looking shoots growing out of it all over, but does not seem to be doing too much more. There is no sign of a stem coming out of the leaves.

2007-02-12 14:47:58 · 5 answers · asked by Debbie 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-12 14:47:23 · 3 answers · asked by Lang 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Often when I open/close the garage door, it stops abrubptly in the middle and goes the other way. So I have to keep pressing the remote or wall switch to fully close/open it. It doesn't happen all the time, and nothing seems to be blocking the little red light at the front.

Any ideas/suggestions - other than purchasing a new garage door system?

2007-02-12 14:42:15 · 9 answers · asked by libertino85 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm fairly new to this state, so I get surprised easily by the bugs here. I first noticed this spider firmly attached to the underside of my dog. I removed it and killed it, of course. I then found another one in my bed later. Tonight, I looked down at my arm, and another little creeper was on my arm! They're the smallest little spider, but it doesn't seem to be the type of spider where you can even see the two sections that spiders have. It's very round, very black, and has a hard shell. It really seems to like to grab ahold of what it's got, though it doesn't burrow. It's about the size of a regular-sized mole. Weird comparison, I know, but it's the best I could think of.

2007-02-12 14:36:31 · 5 answers · asked by stephgilbert1 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I've been wiping the floor for about 3 hours now. I've gone over it numerous times and it's almost clean but not quite. My question.... can I go to bed and leave the floor if it is still slightly cloudy from the grout (and wipe it again tomorrow of course) or do I have to make it squeeky clean tonight?

2007-02-12 14:36:11 · 6 answers · asked by KJ 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Can I use an existing hot water boiler/radiator to heat the floor of a soon to be remodeled bathroom or will it get too hot for the tile/mortar? Can this then be used as the sole source of heat?

2007-02-12 14:34:35 · 8 answers · asked by munrein1225 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have ALOT of purses,But i am wanting to display them.Rather than shoving them in a bag to get messed up.I have tried putting them on nails on my wall,But that wa wwaaay to cramped and tacky. Any cool ideas on how i could display them? Thanks!

2007-02-12 14:29:20 · 3 answers · asked by marti1016 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-12 14:28:49 · 7 answers · asked by KC 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-12 14:26:32 · 5 answers · asked by wildewmn65 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-12 14:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Delphine F 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-12 14:25:05 · 3 answers · asked by Zacsmom 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-12 14:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-12 14:12:13 · 5 answers · asked by hobbitsage 2 in Other - Home & Garden

and can i paint over my wallpaper its pretty thick or is it too risky. thanks

2007-02-12 14:10:55 · 6 answers · asked by teddy bear 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was reaching for a candle to blow it out and I tipped it over on my christmas talblecloth. I was told to put paper towel over the cloth and then iron it and it will pull the wax out. Is that right?

2007-02-12 14:08:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-12 14:02:20 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does anyone know where i can purchase a large qauntitiy of dried flowers and herbs for a decent price without being robbed?i also need soap making supplies cheap.please help.my eyes are tired of searching the internet.

2007-02-12 14:00:51 · 3 answers · asked by wendy d 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-12 13:50:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I came home one day and one zone woudn't turn off. I know I need to call someone to come look at it, but I was hoping someone might give me a heads up. I turned off the water source and left it alone for awhile hoping it would fix itself, but when I turned it back on the sprinkler turned on automatically.

2007-02-12 13:47:47 · 6 answers · asked by sonia s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it somthing to do with foreign plants or somthing..

2007-02-12 13:46:30 · 9 answers · asked by Grog 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Do those drycleaning sheets you stick in the dryer, versus bringing your clothes to a drycleaner, actually work? I would love to be able to "wash" my comforters and blankets this way, but it sounds hokey.

2007-02-12 13:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by KJ480 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

What's the best way to keep heat in / keep cold out? The storm panels are closed, and I'm just looking for something temporary I can use just for the cold months. Some rooms have radiator fin under them, some don't.

-- Cold in New England

2007-02-12 13:43:53 · 7 answers · asked by xwdguy 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What's the best way to keep heat in / keep cold out? The storm panels are closed, and I'm just looking for something temporary I can use just for the cold months. Some rooms have radiator fin under them, some don't.

-- Cold in New England

2007-02-12 13:41:55 · 4 answers · asked by xwdguy 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Been doing construction for years, just not framing yet...

2007-02-12 13:41:08 · 2 answers · asked by Grimm 4 in Other - Home & Garden

How soon can you shower after painting the bathroom? Will the moisture/heat mess up the paint?

2007-02-12 13:39:28 · 4 answers · asked by AlaskaGirl 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

Can't use store bought fabric softeners or dryer sheets due to my dogs allergies.

2007-02-12 13:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by Sandy B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the most beautiful flower you have seen or you think I would like? I don't like carnations or roses. i like more like exotic beautiful flowers. for example, the Chinese lantern. What is a good flower

2007-02-12 13:22:58 · 11 answers · asked by mel 3 in Garden & Landscape

HOw do you send real roses and from where do you get them

2007-02-12 13:20:34 · 4 answers · asked by AustinRivers 2 in Garden & Landscape