Home & Garden - 24 March 2007

My cellar is a cave full of Black Widow spiders (yes they are black widows they have the red hourglass on their backs and everything).

Anyway, my sister and I have tried getting rid of them with Flamethrowers but to no avail. We don't know how to get rid of them?

If there is any expert or someone who has got rid of these spiders in the past can you help me?

2007-03-24 05:19:42 · 7 answers · asked by Elite117 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-24 05:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Elizabeth G 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

when somebody takes a bath or shower in upstairs bathroom?
I've had plumbers and other so-called 'experts' look at situation and nobody can find anything.

2007-03-24 05:17:14 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

For some reason there isnt a "p-trap" on the drain for our washing machine.Is there suppose to be one? It does run into our sewage pipe.

2007-03-24 05:13:06 · 11 answers · asked by lift&shift 101 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-24 05:08:19 · 2 answers · asked by curious_e 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-24 05:05:38 · 14 answers · asked by Toolfan 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have taken the wall paper off my bathroom wall but the plaster is not so smooth, i would like to give it a skim, can i skim over the current plaster or do i need to prep it first....thanks

2007-03-24 05:04:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

how to get rid on them?

2007-03-24 05:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by connor 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Scritch scratch, scritch scratch. It has become a familiar, yet increasingly annoying sound in my living room. Squirrels have invaded my chimney. Well, not my chimney, but the space between my chimney and the outdoor paneling that surrounds the chimney. They've dug underneath the paneling and crawled up. I've filled in the the holes, placed bricks all around, and yet they dig deeper and return. I hear them even as I type this. I really used to like squirrels, but I don't want them in my living room. I'm waiting for one to fall down my chimney and start going bazerk behind the glass. I've also seen them on the roof, crawling into that big round thing on my roof. My neighbors tell me they have squirrels in the attic, but I've yet to hear them in mine. How do I get rid of these critters? I don't really want to hurt them, but sometimes I'm tempted to take a gun and sit in the backyard waiting for them. Is there an inexpensive way to end the scratching....before I go nuts?

2007-03-24 04:58:31 · 10 answers · asked by navysgurl09 3 in Other - Home & Garden

my pool heater work go on.i checked all wiring (none broken) i have reset the 60amp circut breaker still did not go on . I have power into the box where the breaker is,power is going into the breaker,what else?/ help

2007-03-24 04:58:18 · 3 answers · asked by gee-o 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I mostly use my computer in the corner of the basement, an area which was insulated and panted white a few years ago, but was otherwise rather drab. So, I took to printing out pictures on my color printer and taping them to the wall. However, when some of the pictures needed to be removed or moved, I ripped the paint off some places. So now, I have a two part question. First, what's the best way to remove pictures taped to a wall without damaging the wall? Second, is there a better way to attach pictures to a wall besides tape?

2007-03-24 04:55:43 · 6 answers · asked by kvn8907 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

how do u take yours off?

2007-03-24 04:50:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Is there a great website for us apartment dwellers for gardening and such?

2007-03-24 04:49:51 · 2 answers · asked by the_lovely_holly_golightly 2 in Garden & Landscape

2.0 bar shower pump, got 4 connection pipes, person who fitted only connected 2 of these to hot water supply apparently to boost hot water pressure. would this cause noise because of to much pressure, do other 2 pipes need to be connected to cold water

2007-03-24 04:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by julesivo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The location is west/central florida (and the grass is St. Augustine/Seville). Under the live oak tree there is constantly a ring aroung the outer perimeter of the tree which he cannot ged rid of no matter what spray/ product he tries. The spot is like a brownish color and is only under the described spot around the tree. I'am not sure all that he has used to treat this but hope there is some product and somebody that could point us in the right direction. Thanks for you time if anyone could help us.

2007-03-24 04:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by ohio1973 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an homework about manhole covers. The main goal is to obtain the cheapest one which can work out effectively. I have selected two types of materials. One of them is the classical one, cast iron. The other one is reinforced concrete which may be a solution to thefts of manhole covers. I have some questions about details.
1. Which kinds of cast iron are most suitable, economical, safe etc.?
2. The possible disadvantages or any other advantages of reinforced concrete?
3. Cost comparisons between cast iron types and reinforced concrete?
Thanks a lot for any helpful answer.

2007-03-24 04:49:09 · 2 answers · asked by tyrannior 1 in Other - Home & Garden

last august we layed out sod. after 3 floods and a long dry fall & winter, our sod dryed out. we now have patches of sod/grass throughout our back yard. we want to lay manuer and fertilizer. is this the correct thing to do? do we have remove the dryed out sod pieces (dirt with the sod wireing)? please oh please advise.
what is the best way we can do this?

2007-03-24 04:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by claudia 1 in Garden & Landscape

how long will a sunflower last upon detaching it from its roots? will it does it need the sun for it to be lively/bright in color? if it does it's nt good to look @ it during the night time. hw long will i sunflower grow? does it grow in an ordinary soil? will it be best for wedding.. as a decoration?

2007-03-24 04:48:44 · 6 answers · asked by sandra donnabelle 1 in Garden & Landscape

Last November, my Boyfriend and I moved into a Townhouse in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The previous owner had laid grass seed and straw in the small backyard, but nothing has grown. Over the fall and winter about a 6 inch blanket of leaves covered the entire yard, and when I raked them up this week, I also raked up the straw and surely some of the seed. Now with no leaves, my backyard will be a mud pit if Idon't get something growing back there. What is the best way to get grass to grow fast?

2007-03-24 04:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by navysgurl09 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-24 04:17:50 · 5 answers · asked by reggie 1 in Garden & Landscape

"bAe" low, or some three-letter form starting "bA" I have no clue the previous owner left no manual.

Honeywell digital thermostat. No idea on the exact model.

2007-03-24 04:10:30 · 3 answers · asked by Andy T 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-24 04:06:44 · 9 answers · asked by Tresilla M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It has the Music, and dancing figures, I have had it for 15 yrs. It can run for days yet it will stop other times hourly always at 5 to the hour. It is a 24 hour clock.

2007-03-24 04:06:21 · 2 answers · asked by Im cooKoo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

M Y NEXT DOOR NIEGHBOUR PLANS TO TURN HIS BUNGALOW INTO QA TWO STOREY HOUSE. WHAT OBJECTIONS CAN I RAISE

2007-03-24 03:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by kimrvn 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i started with a 3' x 3' patch and now its 3' x 12' how do i thin it and control it.it is now very thick and limits the growth thanks

2007-03-24 03:39:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

does any 1 ave any trouble takin this bk that u carnt find the receit i brought a toater after crimbo could not find that bit of paper and do u know i had no probs takin it bk and my NEW toaster as got a year to break be for i take it bk how fab

2007-03-24 03:38:38 · 16 answers · asked by xx glad to be ere xx 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

There is a lease law in this state, but yet the county doesn't want to do anything about it until there is hostility between your neighbors or so it seems. Is there a higher authority to discuss this problem with? Whom will actually do something about it. I live in TN., in the county, but not the city. I have put up with this for several years to no avail. What am I to do??? Should I serve a warrant to keep their pups contained? I can't afford to put fenceing around the perimeter, especially since I don't have the animals that cause the problems. I have cats that don't like to stray. My own contain to their area. I even feed stray felines. I love beauty. That means I spend a lot of time, especially in the spring to beautify my yard, but don't want to see it destroyed by the neighborhood puppy mennices. If there is actually such a word?? What can I do to get justice???

2007-03-24 03:37:24 · 7 answers · asked by paintandhardware 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-24 03:31:21 · 3 answers · asked by Wollfie_1 1 in Garden & Landscape

FarmTrac, Kubota, Jinma? I'm A little concerned about going "Grey Market" cause I don't want the repair headaches if I get the wrong one. John Deere to much $$. I want low cost but dependable equipment. Balance is the Key to life.

2007-03-24 03:30:35 · 4 answers · asked by Walden 2 in Garden & Landscape

I use candle warmers around the house. Is there anyway to recharge the old candles once the scent is gone?

2007-03-24 03:29:48 · 3 answers · asked by Rick L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)