Home & Garden - 17 March 2007

This is our first spring in our new house and I want to take up gardening as a hobby. However, I'm new to the idea and to the area and really don't know what to plant. I'm not interested in vegetables, just plants and flowers for landscaping. Is there an online website that you know of where I can put in my location and it tells me what does well in my region? I already know about the Arbor Day Site program but it just mostly tells trees.

2007-03-17 06:54:23 · 9 answers · asked by akamoonpie 4 in Garden & Landscape

hi,
my kitchen flor is a mess and i have these old tiles on the floor which i can't get up.

though a few years ago i put vinyl tiles on tops of these tiles and i want to remove them now as they are a mess what i would really like is to have an even loor and put down vinyl with out the old tile pattern coming through, please help if you can any help will be much appericated.

2007-03-17 06:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by NIYRA 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have just planted 4 privit stems in my front garden as i want to make it more private , although i now privit grows fast does anybody have any suggestions on how i can make it grow faster ????

2007-03-17 06:52:35 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-17 06:50:07 · 4 answers · asked by sunflare63 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I was wondering if i need to use ceiling paint? I'm going to spray my popcorn ceiling in my new bathroom and just wanted to leave it primed since its bright wight anyway, Is that OK?
I just want to use it as a sealer cause of the moisture.

2007-03-17 06:48:44 · 3 answers · asked by butters 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-17 06:48:22 · 4 answers · asked by sunflare63 7 in Garden & Landscape

We need to replace our old carpet, and we have 2 small dogs that occasionally pee on the carpet! So we would be able to replace soiled ones with the carpet tiles? Has anybody used them, and how did it work out for you?????

2007-03-17 06:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by Sunday 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have hot water radiator heating. There is a rad in the garage that I do not use. I thought it had been disconected many years ago since the pipe going into the basement is rusted and has broken. I just moved in a couple months ago and today noticed water dripping from the broken pipe. In investigating the garage radiator it was hot to my surprise. I think I turned it off by turning the knob all the way?? However the pipe in the basement is still leaking cold water. I have no desire to use that radiator and obviously want to eliminate the leaking. Can anyone give advice?

2007-03-17 06:43:36 · 3 answers · asked by karenldee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Since I am moving out, with two of my friends to a three bedroom house, I am debating whether to stick with my twin size bed or make some money to afford either:

A full size bed or a queen size bed?

I'm not in a relationship right now so I'm not expecting any guy to sleep in the same bed with me(I'm trying to hold that off until marriage lol).

Suggestions? THANKS!

2007-03-17 06:43:09 · 7 answers · asked by Butterfly 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We are on a continuous feed well. We have 4 kids and 2 adults. Kids are 15 & 16 yr old girls and 8 yr girl and 3 yr old boy. Our well pump is 3/4 HP and we can run all three showers in the house at the same time and no dip in water pressure is noticed. (Not that we EVER run all 3 at once). Any suggestions on DO IT YOURSELF or have it done. Size of units. Any and all comments/suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

2007-03-17 06:41:08 · 5 answers · asked by Walts Picks 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-17 06:39:51 · 7 answers · asked by Gloria 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-17 06:38:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My mom told me to write on the cat so I did an it won't come off ;(

2007-03-17 06:33:48 · 9 answers · asked by jestbunny 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-17 06:33:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

If so how do you keep it on the bed?

2007-03-17 06:31:33 · 7 answers · asked by Butterfly 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-17 06:30:52 · 6 answers · asked by Butterfly 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband and I live outside Fredericton, NB and just bought a new house that has a large yard and we'd like to fence it in. I was trying to weigh the pro's and cons of wood vs hedges etc. We've got a lot of area to fence in, and don't want to spend a ton of money. Thanks for any help :)

2007-03-17 06:29:47 · 13 answers · asked by hasgr8boyz 3 in Garden & Landscape

Trying to attach backer board to subfloor. What adhesive is required? We have thinset mortar...will this work? My home improvment book says to apply "adhesive" so basically just trying to find out if they are the same thing or exchangable. Thanks!

2007-03-17 06:18:45 · 2 answers · asked by laineyette 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

my home was built in 2003

2007-03-17 06:16:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

can you tell me the conditions it needs to survive please

2007-03-17 06:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Don't know name of shrub but it is like a variagated fern with green and cream coloured leaves which are now turning brown, been in garden for ten years with no problems in past.

2007-03-17 06:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by heavymetalbitch 6 in Other - Home & Garden

simple figures like stars,haerts,and flowers. if i paint 2-D figure how do i make it 3-D

2007-03-17 06:09:07 · 5 answers · asked by hamsterluver 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-17 06:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by sirgermono 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-17 05:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by lovemyhavpups 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I just bought it and am not happy with the water level.
There seems to be only enough to wet the clothes and that's it.
I am told by Frigidaire that this is OK.
Is yours like that???
Thanks for any feedback.

2007-03-17 05:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by SBK . 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-17 05:55:57 · 4 answers · asked by cheyo79 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have washed my skirt at 40C, and now it's 10 cms shorter than it used to be. Much too short - can't wear it like this. Any ideas?

2007-03-17 05:51:58 · 9 answers · asked by Yashoda 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a brick looking ceramic tile floor. i tried wax remover, but am left with a yellow like finish on the tile, that only comes off with a razor blade. i suspect it may be a sealer. how can i get that off? thankx

2007-03-17 05:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by zeek 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought one of those mini greenhouses where you have the little peat disks that expand, you plant the seeds, put the top on, and it steams up and sprouts the plant. My cosmos and Red Sunflower Have grow so tall they will no longer fit into the greenhouse. Should I seperate all the seedlings? Is it alright to put them in a deep flower box or should it be shallow?

Also how tall should sweet William be before you take it out?

2007-03-17 05:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by Smartie_Pants 5 in Garden & Landscape

in living room and dining room

2007-03-17 05:40:39 · 12 answers · asked by Teresa B 3 in Decorating & Remodeling