Home & Garden - 18 March 2007

I'm curious about when to plant and what I can plant on my second floor balcony. The balcony faces west, so we get the afternoon sun in Phoenix. I have young kids so I want to avoid cactus or anything that could be poisonous.

2007-03-18 06:38:07 · 2 answers · asked by eebrs 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I saw this on a DIY gardening segment.. the guy took some styrofoam (?) blocks, carved them out and added paint.. at the end he had something that looked just like mossy aged stone! He used them to make a really beautiful container garden. Does anyone remember seeing this/can give me more information or a link? Thank you so much!

2007-03-18 06:36:38 · 1 answers · asked by twee_grrrl 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Where are you by the way?

I am in Tennessee and it seems business has not picked up for me yet or anybody else really either. And we DID have some very spring like weather all last week.

2007-03-18 06:35:18 · 2 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I had used the country theme in my house for many years. We are moving. I was wondering does anyone still use the shelves, hearts, etc...in their homes? I love this stuff but I am also bored with it. I have been in more and more homes that it seems there is very little on the walls. I also still like the Priscilla Curtains even though I know they are not used anymore. Any suggestions?

2007-03-18 06:33:41 · 5 answers · asked by misstigeress 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-18 06:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a balcony and it doesn't get much sunlight. I was wondering what types, if any, vegetables that do good in partial shade.

P.S. I live in Minnesota. Thanks!

2007-03-18 06:31:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have look'd on numerous sites for this info, & most dont say anything about Lime kiling Vegetation.

I have 2 bags of this particular Brand & Type & even checked their website & found no answer for my ?

I have weeds & all kinds of Arizona Native types of weeds ~yes there's a difference. And yes, I want to get rid All of them.

Most of the stuff U buy at Home Depot or Lowe's, doesnt work on stuff here. It has some type of Salt or Sugar in it, & They Dont Kill Any Type of Weed, But Make them Grow!! Im tired of having to pull weeds all over our Acre & a Quarter Property.

So, we just happen to have this type of Lime lying around that needs to be used b4 we get anymore rain & it hardens to Cement Like Compound.

~the ??~

Will this Particular Lime Kill Weeds & UnWanted Vegetation or Not??

2007-03-18 06:30:35 · 1 answers · asked by Bridget E 3 in Garden & Landscape

I know dogweed is one

Me and my family would like to have a bonfire tonight but cannot find any dogweed to burn. Does anyone know any other natural skeeter repellents?

2007-03-18 06:30:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I made my corned beef and cabbage in my white slow cooker and now it has gray stains on it and I can't get it clean. How can I get these stains out and what could have caused it? Some kind of reaction from the cabbage? HELP!

2007-03-18 06:28:40 · 5 answers · asked by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

We found the house we wanted. Bad thing is I have to use a primer paint. Their colors were Southwestern Rust with a tan ceiling. Blue and yellow, Orange and one pink room. Not even going to guess on how they came up with these colors. I have been to MAB Paints, Sherman Williams, TrueValue, and Wal-Mart. They all seem to tell me the same thing, a primer is a prime no matter which one you choose. Is this true? I need to know if there is a primer for one coat coverage that is better than others. I am going to use this wagner spray painter thing my dad had. No worrys there is no flooring to worry about since it will be just subfloors.

2007-03-18 06:27:43 · 3 answers · asked by misstigeress 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I love how morning glories look, and I want to find some kind of flowering plant that would look good in my daughters room. Her room has yellow walls, and the ceiling looks like clouds, so the color scheme is kind of blue and yellow- and we have different color butterflies hanging up. SO- I guess if you CAN'T grow morning glories or don't have any suggestions of HOW you'd do that......Let me know what you would suggest for houseplants. Gonna plant it in a red tin watering can that is sort of retro-

THANKS-

2007-03-18 06:27:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tracey 2 in Garden & Landscape

I had a bamboo plant but then my cat was eating the leaves so i put it on the file cabinent at work. My roomate put it in his room and then watered it once a week. Now there is all this clear gel in the soil and it looks like its drying out. I water it every week and its in partial sunlight...HELP

2007-03-18 06:27:06 · 4 answers · asked by Everything 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-18 06:25:04 · 4 answers · asked by mookboag5 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am interested in purchasing a new home. However, the "roof" of the porch is made of wood and it looks like some pieces are rotting and crumbling. Can this be fixed, and if so, how much would this cost?
Thanks

2007-03-18 06:22:37 · 2 answers · asked by Leah 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

due to freezing pipes?

2007-03-18 06:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by brandontremain 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My neighbor has really pretty flowers and a lawn jockey, flamingos, etc. Little by little, I have been taking his lawn ornaments and uprooting his flowers and putting them in my yard. He's old and seenisle and can't see across the street to know. This weekend, the mailman put some of my mail in his mailbox by mistake. He came over to give it to me and noticed and he is really pissed. He wants me to give it back but I think they look better in my yard. He says he's not going to call the police and finds it somewhat comical that I admired his garden so much I would take from it. He was really pissed at first but he told me to just do whats right and make good.

I think I should keep it all because it looks much better in my yard and I have recieved numerous compliments on my garden. I think a nice gesture is to buy him a few savings bonds or gift certificate to Wal-Mart something. Since he's old, he will probably appreciate that. What do you think?

2007-03-18 06:19:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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2007-03-18 06:18:46 · 3 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

We just purchased and installed a new microwave for over our stove. the new micro does not have more power than the old one. Every time we turn on the micro, it trips the circuit. What is going on?

2007-03-18 06:15:14 · 10 answers · asked by David A 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-18 06:14:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Me and my friends where talking about it and we couldnt figure out if you really dould. So can you?

2007-03-18 06:11:35 · 3 answers · asked by Vance's girl 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-18 06:10:26 · 9 answers · asked by mdoughboyz1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-18 06:07:52 · 3 answers · asked by Krystal H 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Frigidaire®
24-Inch Built-In Dishwasher (Color: Black) ENERGY STAR®

Item #: 17600 Model: FDB2415LFB

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2007-03-18 06:06:00 · 1 answers · asked by KahneDame 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I've been looking for information on this matter and all I find is information on how to waterproof it when you already have the problem.
Isn't there a way to prevent it...?

2007-03-18 06:04:51 · 3 answers · asked by GERARDO C 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just recently had my natural gas line replaced in my backyard and in Okc the natural gas company will replace line and meter for free as long as they can put meter next to house and now I have this ugly meter right by my backdoor on my patio..I need some suggestions on a tastefull way to cover it up for looks. They said I can as long as I keep gages visible for meter reading.Thanks

2007-03-18 06:03:57 · 8 answers · asked by liniel_2000 2 in Garden & Landscape

I came home one day and found that the sliding bar to my screen door was ripped half way out of the trim of my door along with a chunk of wood, as if someone tried to slam the screen door open or something. Several thoughts ran through my mind, like how much is this gonna cost to repair or replace? Does my home insurance cover this, or should i even make a claim on this it seems so small, but if its expensive? But the real question is how should i go about replacing it, i cant make up my mind.

2007-03-18 06:02:25 · 2 answers · asked by d w 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am so frustrated. I cleaned all the peices and replaced all the filters and my vacuum started to smoke. Its an upright one that I bought at Walmart for about 75 $. Should I retry and plug it in? its been several days since the smoking incident. It didnt take up anything unusal that I noticed. The smoking was in the floor peice that goes over the the floor. Or should I just pitch it and buy another one?

2007-03-18 05:59:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have bought a RYOBI mixed drilling and driving set as a presant for someone but can they be used on other makes of drills or are they just confined to ryobi drill?

2007-03-18 05:57:24 · 9 answers · asked by confused at college 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i planted some daffidils last winter. they bloomed but the flowers that should have been pink are creamy color. any explanation? THX.

2007-03-18 05:56:21 · 2 answers · asked by treesei 1 in Garden & Landscape

It needs a new carcus putting in to connect it to the gas meter, I've been told it's not too big a job but I know not many tradesman have the required certification to deal with cookers. Any help greatly appreciated, thank you.

2007-03-18 05:52:28 · 2 answers · asked by benaberry_77 3 in Maintenance & Repairs