Home & Garden - 20 March 2007

We own a home built in 1912. All the plumbing is outdated galvanized steel. We want to replace all of the pipes. Some say copper, some say plastic. Which is better (easier to install, cheaper, etc)?

2007-03-20 03:25:49 · 11 answers · asked by azphriend 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my childrens spilled orange color pedialyte on my light brown carpet 2 years back. I'm vacating my apartment now. I have to give my apartment as it was. Can anybody help me , how to take off those stains from carpet.

Thanks a Lot
Su

2007-03-20 03:23:04 · 4 answers · asked by suzan 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Water is getting into my basement somehow and it's hard to tell from where. My carpeting in there is wet, and there is paneling on the walls, so it's hard to tell if it's coming through the walls. Although, the paneling isn't wapring or anything, so I think it's coming up. Could it be the grading on the side of the house? I'm about 99% sure it's slowly leaking is the snow was melting, and now progressively getting worse. Ideas, help, please?

2007-03-20 03:18:55 · 5 answers · asked by Reens 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Illinois, zone 5, I think. I have never gardened before, but my naked house needs some plants or something! Could you please suggest hardy plants that grow well in this area, and require a minimum of care? If I later discover a knack for gardening, I'll commit more time and money to it. But I want to keep things as simple as possible for now.

2007-03-20 03:18:11 · 10 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 03:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by lizhrnndz 1 in Garden & Landscape

it still works,blows out cool air.that won't dry my clothes.....HELP!!!!!!!

2007-03-20 03:13:41 · 11 answers · asked by ladystallion226 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a key and I put in the key to the unlock position and it won't open. The knob which used to turn from the lock to the unlock position now just swivels all the way around and even when i put it in the unlock position with the key turned to unlock, it still won't open!!! The battery is dead so I cannot type in the security code either. HOW DO I GET THIS THING OPEN?!?! please help!!! :)

2007-03-20 03:08:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The car has not been smoked in that long. I need to get the smell out, it's making me sick. Thanks!

2007-03-20 03:07:44 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa V 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have just recently started redoing my garden, the only problem is that I need much more colour, would anyone know some names of colourful flowers. I live in Zambia so it is quite hot the only coldish months are may June July August.
I need flowers for Full Sun, No Sun and some in between.

2007-03-20 03:04:11 · 6 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 03:01:28 · 4 answers · asked by Fabian 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am in nashville, Tn and I have received only a some calls so far, and I dont really know what is happening.
I dont see any other landscapers out much doing anything either.
what is the reason for this I wonder.

2007-03-20 03:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 03:00:25 · 3 answers · asked by Patti D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Tennessee and I was putting out pre-emergent the other day and I noticed quite a few thick bladed grasses. Maybe crabgrass has already come up?

What good will it do to still put out pre-emergent ? We are told by Scotts that we can safely put down pre-emergent all the way to April 1.

Here is a couple of pictures I took below:

2007-03-20 02:55:42 · 4 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Garden & Landscape

For the last couple weeks we have had a problem with our well for our house. The water will come back with perfect pressure for about 5 gallons and then it will shut off again?? We replaced the pressure valve, but the pump isn't old enough to require getting a new one. Anyone have any ideas??????

2007-03-20 02:50:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-20 02:40:09 · 13 answers · asked by victor 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-20 02:39:15 · 15 answers · asked by Display $2 Bill? 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know where I can buy sandlewood scented candles? The company I used to get them from discontinued them. Thanks so much.

2007-03-20 02:34:40 · 4 answers · asked by DOT 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I was looking to buy a Seascape oil painting from one of these: http://www.overstockart.com/seascapes.html I can't decide where to put the painting... does anyone have a good idea of where to place the oil painting? some of the choice I'm contemplating is the bedroom, living room, play room.

2007-03-20 02:34:35 · 4 answers · asked by amitai 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-20 02:32:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Right now mine is Raspberry Guava and Vanilla Bean Noel.

2007-03-20 02:27:58 · 10 answers · asked by Staccye 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I already have wall colors picked out. What I'm looking for is posters and furniture, mainly. Any ideas? They're much appreciated!!!! And anything other than posters/furniture I might have left out that could accent the room the way that I want is also worth mentioning. Thank you to all who contribute!

2007-03-20 02:24:21 · 6 answers · asked by *Gerry'sBaby* 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

It needs to be hardy to zone 4 but I can create zone 5 if I need to RScott

2007-03-20 02:19:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

please don't waste your time with smart remarks.
my room is clean, i don't leave no food nor dirt in it.
and i am aware that i can chase them with the
newspaper, would just rather not do so every day.
thank you

2007-03-20 02:14:04 · 9 answers · asked by dajepurete 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What are the benefits of installing tile in kitchen and bathroom or would linoleum be better? Also, how hard is it to install tile floors. I've had friends who've had no experience and they did it and did a good job. I am just a bit skeptical of doing it myself but just wondered if there are videos out there that shows you how to do it.

2007-03-20 02:08:42 · 10 answers · asked by Pinolera 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Every spring I go throught the same ordeal, finding someone who has a hobbyist level of gardening knowledge and wants to work about twenty hours a week for $12 to 15 an hour. Usually I manage to get someone thru the summer months, but they start getting flakey on me around fall and I usually end up having to find a landscaping firm to get ready for Winter. Its a good job with flexible hours and a decent wage. I even guarantee 10 hours a week thru winter! Doesn't anyone want to work these days?

2007-03-20 02:07:53 · 3 answers · asked by Angela B 1 in Garden & Landscape

the adesive is expanding foam

2007-03-20 02:07:43 · 15 answers · asked by ben j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-20 02:03:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking to refurbish our whole bathroom, I found reviews for Dolphin and Bathstore, both very poor. I would like to use Bathroom World, does anyone have experience of them and the fitters that they recommend?

2007-03-20 02:02:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

does anyone know the exact link to walmart's dorm design ? i am looking for bedding and other accessories but i can't find it on their website. Thanks !

2007-03-20 02:02:38 · 1 answers · asked by xoooooooo 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

My cousin is getting married in September and wants to buy some glass hurricane lamps for the tables (the type you put candles/sand into). Any ideas where I can get about a dozen, obviously not too expensive? Went to Ikea this morning and they did not have any?

2007-03-20 01:57:51 · 13 answers · asked by Cheeky Chaplin 1 in Other - Home & Garden