Home & Garden - 15 March 2007

my friends say no way but i think there might be, and please dont answer "no", cus maybe you just dont know about it.

2007-03-15 06:47:46 · 4 answers · asked by jake b 1 in Garden & Landscape

i bought an air conditioner for my bed room less than a year ago and it worked fine for the first few months. but now if i leave it running for an hour or so a thick sheet of ice forms on the front coils right behind the filter. the filter is completely clean, no dust stuck on it or anything. the room is large and the air conditioner has enough btu's to cool the room. does anyone know what might be wrong with it and if it is fixable?

2007-03-15 06:47:32 · 3 answers · asked by shagnasty_18 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know where I can buy a drum style soils spreader?

You fill the drum with soil, then roll over the area you want to apply a even layer of mulch or top soil, like when planting winter grass, and you want an even layer of top soil over the seed to protect it from temperature and birds.

Where can you buy these spreaders. I am not talking about drop or broadcast spreader!

2007-03-15 06:45:38 · 1 answers · asked by Kenn Y 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have these two white futon matresses but over time - people sitting down, dust, food - its beginning to have a faint smell and dark marks/stains. I guess it shows more cause it's white. I know now to use covers, but how can i at least clean it? It's stuffed with matterical and the fabric is so heavy u can't even put in int the washing mashine...

2007-03-15 06:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by boyle_toyle 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

These are the old style metal barn lights. I need to find where they sell new ones, rather than old ones. I have some, but they are rusted and ratty looking. They really do need to be hang down, hard wired, and NO mogul sockets. These will be used in a horse barn, so saftey is a must as well. They will not be in the reach of the horses. Thanks

2007-03-15 06:37:39 · 2 answers · asked by yosbuttercup 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-15 06:35:20 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ purrlvr ♥ 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-15 06:34:51 · 3 answers · asked by mwarakhwala 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-15 06:30:23 · 7 answers · asked by jinifurry 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know it costs money to fix up yards. But what is a cheap alternative to fixing the landscape for your own yard?

I would like something that is child friendly for a 4 yr old child.

Books/websites references would be extremely helpful.

Thank you!

2007-03-15 06:30:18 · 9 answers · asked by tropikanagirl 3 in Garden & Landscape

I live in a 2 story,1 bdr,townhouse I own.
The water heater burst (from the attic) and ruined the drywall from the walk in closet ceiling ,right below the heater.. down to the 1st floor, living/dining and the ceiling caved in. My homeowners has a $10,000 ded., which doesn't help. The carpet (all) has been removed and thrown out. Commercial de humidifiers and fans ran 5 days and nights to 'dry out' the house. I am on a fixed income and cannot do any semi HD work. I want to tile the 1st floor, and (steps?), and have a good friend that will furnish the labor.( I have spent $1500 on WH and clean-up.Never saw a tiled upstairs master bed and hallway and bath before. What should I put for flooring that's cost saving, yet durable..., plus upstairs is a plywood floor, not cement like downstairs. I like Perco type flooring, but by the time you include all the 'xtras' like molding, steps, molding for steps, and a required pad, it is pretty costly, and... a bigger mess than carpet should

2007-03-15 06:22:47 · 2 answers · asked by laughing_is_easy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

im looking to buy some stainless steal hob covers.any web sites that are cheap and not ebay or amazon.im in the uk the biggest hob is 19 cm so needs to be a 2cm.thanx

2007-03-15 06:22:14 · 5 answers · asked by lady z 4 in Other - Home & Garden

some type of metal or alloy; I saw them in a restaurant this weekend and I have looked online high and low. I've looked under pewter, don't think it's the same stuff, this was really light weight, and I've also looked under aluminum? Any ideas what it may be or where I can find it? Preferrable at a restaurant supply as I need a large quantity. Thanks!

2007-03-15 06:20:21 · 1 answers · asked by Just Me 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need as many tips and as much advice as I can get. What are some easy plants to begin with? What grows well in Northern California? Anything that you find useful, let me know!!!

2007-03-15 06:20:05 · 6 answers · asked by kriskabob 3 in Garden & Landscape

I tried to grow spicies like rosemary, sage, mint etc. But they died very easily. If I took the top of the plant, they would not grow back and become wither soon. Please give me some tips.

2007-03-15 06:18:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anthony R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I was told if I put smaller water lines in that it would increase my water pressure. It is just the kitchen that I am having problems with. I have fine water pressure in my bathroom and laundry room. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

2007-03-15 06:15:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have pets and am afraid to use chemicals, but we have an older home and have centipedes and flies. I have read something about eucalyptus, but am not sure how to use or apply it.

2007-03-15 06:14:08 · 8 answers · asked by Elizabeth 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-15 06:14:01 · 5 answers · asked by mariammanchester 1 in Garden & Landscape

The room is an open plan living room 14 ft x 14ft with the wall also leading up to the bedroom. The house is only 15 yrs old and the plaster has chipped off in places. I've been quoted £420 but maybe I could even sort it out myself, if so whats the best way to get a smooth finish for painting?

2007-03-15 06:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by NIKKI C 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a big backyard, connected on all 3 sides to someone else's yard. The only few trees in the yard are right next to the house, leaving 200 feet of yard completely empty. What should i put back there that's reasonable and will give me some privacy?

I was thinking about planting evergreen trees around the fence line, but then what could be done with the middle?

2007-03-15 06:03:59 · 25 answers · asked by one70six 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-15 06:01:34 · 3 answers · asked by sealormi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-15 05:59:49 · 2 answers · asked by orame 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

\\Hemp is the ONLY plant where the males appear one way and the females appear very different, physically! No one ever speaks of males and females in regard to the plant kingdom because plants do not show their sexes; except for hemp. To determine what sex a certain, normal, Earthly plant is: You have to look internally, at its DNA. A male blade of grass (physically) looks exactly like a female blade of grass. The hemp plant has an intense sexuality. //


Is this true ? it doesn't seem to be but I don't know?

2007-03-15 05:55:34 · 8 answers · asked by thunor 5 in Garden & Landscape

It's almost that time of year and I am already finding fleas on my pants when i come inside. What is the best product that I can put on my lawn that prevents fleas but won't harm my dogs?

2007-03-15 05:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by plege_girl 3 in Garden & Landscape

the bill was $800 dollars for the mo of february. and it was not due to late fees, or the confusion about the underestimating. it didnt seem possible but it was. we just found out it was the thermostat, and thats what was causing our outragous bill. shouldnt we be compensated for half the bill, due to the thermostat being the landlords fault?? is that too much to ask?? the landlord is blaming us!! are normal bill should be around $400, so i think thats only fair!! i babysit, and sit at home all day, but i open all the blinds (no lights are on) and i open the doors for fresh air, due to it being february (no air/heat was on) during the day, so actually the heat was run at night. am i in the right to aurgue for that money?? thanks for all help!!

2007-03-15 05:53:26 · 3 answers · asked by chrysie 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm needing plants/shrubs that can be planted in large planters. The reason I require these is to create shade for my Koi pond to aid in getting rid of unwanted Algae growth.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-15 05:51:48 · 6 answers · asked by trev1690gers 2 in Garden & Landscape

Candle wax dripped on some of my sweaters- is it possible to take it off with no stain left over? HOW?

2007-03-15 05:51:46 · 5 answers · asked by neff 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-15 05:50:26 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My daughter is doing a lady bug report and we are alowed to help research on the computer. She is a first grader. She has to ask one three questions then find the answers. we cannot find the answer to this one anywhere. we know why they play dead and smell, but not how. any help would be great.

2007-03-15 05:46:47 · 1 answers · asked by DaraSerian 1 in Garden & Landscape

why can't they ever die where u can find them so you won't have to deal with the smell for that long?

2007-03-15 05:46:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know how long it takes to mow one acre of grass on a riding mower?

2007-03-15 05:45:53 · 10 answers · asked by rebeca b 1 in Garden & Landscape