Home & Garden - 25 February 2007

2007-02-25 11:51:15 · 1 answers · asked by clew 1 in Garden & Landscape

why is it , and if you could make it better what would you do

2007-02-25 11:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by whomp a doodle doodle do 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-25 11:47:28 · 10 answers · asked by Greg D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it absolutely necessary to dig up the grass sod when I am landscaping and putting in plants and mesh/matting and mulch?
I have always wondered about this question. Couldn't I just plant everything I want and then put down the matting over the sod and shovel the mulch on top of it or do I have to dig up all that sod?

2007-02-25 11:45:39 · 7 answers · asked by PsychoSam 2 in Garden & Landscape

Where can I get realistic trees and forest themed decor for my bedroom?

2007-02-25 11:43:48 · 6 answers · asked by Scott 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

do you know any good sites that are good for decorating that are free.

2007-02-25 11:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by hhhg 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

They tend to come in silver/gold in many places I've seen. Has anyone seen them in bulk in navy? I need approx 100.

2007-02-25 11:41:29 · 3 answers · asked by MB 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 11:34:52 · 1 answers · asked by sharp4ume 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-25 11:32:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i know it wont be affected by water. my mom said to iron it with a paper bag in between the iron and cloth.

2007-02-25 11:31:21 · 12 answers · asked by bball3910 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can you plant tulips that you have bought in planters that have already bloomed? If so when do you plant them and how do you plant them?

2007-02-25 11:28:22 · 2 answers · asked by Barbie 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi i want to decorate my living room. i have a black leather sofa and pine flooring. i love the chocolate/mocho,cream look, but i havent been able to find any room examples on the net of some design inspiration. I also love dulux new range of rich neutrals (cocoa blush, velvet truffle and maraschino) so if you can find any of these similar colours used, or u have used them in your living room, let me know!!!

2007-02-25 11:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by Alison F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Today I tried to put a load in the dryer (an electric Maytag) and turned it on and it would NOT START.. I opened the dryer and I saw a red glow inside that kind of freaked me out it almost looked like it was going to start fire but when i turn the switch on off it will fade away. We only had this dryer for a year but we use it everyday because there are alot of people in my family. Any ideas what the plm might be and how to get it fixed and how much?

2007-02-25 11:21:23 · 3 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am planning to rebuild a fence using common cedar fence boards. These are sold wet and rough. The last time I built, I cured the lumber for 3 months. I used a belt sander to smooth all sides. It came out really nice, but the sanding was no fun: 3 days of vibration, “sawdust-snowman”, inhaling cedar dust, cedar splinters in my eyes. At the time I told myself, “next time I am buying/renting a machine to smooth these boards”.

I was thinking about a portable surface planer and rigging a vacuum exhaust. But I am not sure that the planer can handle all the warping cedar fence boards tend to have. Would a surface planner work for my application?

I’ve also seen surface drum sanders, and I know these are specifically designed for this application. But it seems like there are only commercial (ie >$500) machines available? Any ideas?

2007-02-25 11:21:13 · 6 answers · asked by James H 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My husband pulled up the carpet in our hallway to reveal what we thought was going to be nice hardwood, similar to the rest of the floors in our new home. Instead he found an unsalvageable mess. There has obviously been some water damage in the past. There are mold spots, the wood has actually shrunk causing gaps between the slats, and the wood is dull and splintering. Can anyone recommend a cleaning method and some product to use to stop the mold growth before we put down new carpeting?

2007-02-25 11:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by Tink 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a bedroom that is 9x11. Inside of my room I have a bed, a wall of closets (so I can't use that wall), a large dresser, a set of book shelves, and craft boxes. All of this in my room makes it look so small! I'm renting the house I live, so I can't paint or make too many changes to the room, but I'd like to make it look larger or just give myself more space. Any suggestions?

2007-02-25 11:18:02 · 27 answers · asked by JesB 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have moved into an industrial space and it has no shower, and no running hot water (ie. no boiler). I use an industrial catering kettle for hot water when washing myself and the pots, but I need to install a shower.

Can I do it? Do electric showers heat the water from cold? Or do I need to pour the hot water from the catering kettle in to it somehow?

Would be grateful for any help

2007-02-25 11:17:55 · 16 answers · asked by AlexChappel 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Any idea what it would cost? I'm thinking marble would be just as much. I like how granite shines. I don't think there's a arborite that shines as much. Is there?

2007-02-25 11:16:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

They are EVERYWHERE in my house! There the small, red kind. Any tips would be nice.

If I ever leave any food out-- snacks, cereal, baking ingredients-- or in my cupboards and cabinets, ants get into them. Wheter they were closed well or not. Remember that these ants are very SMALL. Any tips on how to prevent this?

Thanks.

2007-02-25 11:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i want to know what color of a bed comforter will compliment it ?
thnks

2007-02-25 11:14:39 · 8 answers · asked by Alexandria R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-25 11:14:10 · 3 answers · asked by lanitak1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have in excess of 20 pine trees that we wish to remove from our residential property in Jacksonville. Are there any companies/individuals that would remove the trees in return for the resultant lumber/wood products?

2007-02-25 11:13:12 · 1 answers · asked by toomanypines 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a brick house that has alot of black trelis work on the front. What kind of fence do you think would compliment the house. The roof is black with hints of grey and all the trim work is grey.
Thanks

2007-02-25 11:12:48 · 2 answers · asked by Cheryl C 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-25 11:05:20 · 1 answers · asked by tee 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

This has just started happening the past two days but when the furnace cycles off it makes a loud whistling noise like a train whistle/teapot whistle. Does anyone have suggestions to the cause and the solution?

2007-02-25 11:01:50 · 2 answers · asked by sgdylla 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

can i spray paint tinfoil? i want gold tin foil, is there a certain paint i can use, or somthin? plz dont ask why i want it gold, lol.

2007-02-25 11:01:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I LOVE retro stuff, like from the 50's, 60's, and 70's, and I really want to redo my bedroom in that kind of theme. Where can I get furniture (in good condition) and home decor (including bedding) from those eras? Also, any tips on how to decorate? Thanks :)

2007-02-25 10:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by ..rae..♥ 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried Magic Eraser, vinegar, Bar Keeper's Friend, Comet liquid cleanser, Scrubbing Bubbles. I do not like to use anything that has a high chemical odor or something that requires rubber gloves, which I cannot wear due to allergies. I know that the compound stuff takes off oxidation on a car and I was just wondering if anyone else tried this and found it to work? I rent so I do not want to damage the tub until I am 100% sure this will work. I would follow it up with Eagle One Wax As You Dry to keep the buildup from coming back(I know not to use it where your feet come in contact with the tub).

2007-02-25 10:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

the water line isn't clogged, the toliet is only 2 years old.

2007-02-25 10:43:33 · 6 answers · asked by Dennis V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i get little fuzz balls on certain pices of clothing' what is the best way of removong them?

2007-02-25 10:40:06 · 10 answers · asked by mandy_corina 1 in Cleaning & Laundry