Home & Garden - 25 March 2007

Today I noticed on the side of my house, a large amount of insects that I've never seen before. They are about the size & shape of a lightning bug. They are completely black except for small red markings on the back. There is no specific design to the markings...each bug seemed to have an individual set of marks. They are flying bugs and, like I said, were in a large group of about 100 all on the side of my house. I live in Ohio and the weather has just began to get warm. If any one knows what type of bug this may be, please let me know. I've been searching and searching, but I haven't found anything yet. Thanks so much!

2007-03-25 07:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i think the fuse blown its full of washing i have plugged it into another socket but no on light
is the fuse in the plug? can i just change it?

2007-03-25 07:49:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I was mowing for the first time this spring and when I was almost done it shot out a giant plume of white smoke and died. Its a cheap 3 yr old mower. I changed the oil before hand, the air filter looks pretty clean. Should I have done something else to bring it out of winter? I think it overheated probably since I was on a steep hill and the grass was pretty high. Help?

2007-03-25 07:48:25 · 3 answers · asked by thisdogischinese 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-25 07:48:06 · 3 answers · asked by Egyptian 2 in Garden & Landscape

getting in around the screen and able to get in the house if we open the window.......what can we do so they can't get in.....those bugs are very bothersome!!.......any ideas or solutions?

2007-03-25 07:46:30 · 1 answers · asked by shortcake302 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a door with no peep hole... How can i install one? Do I have to call a handyman or is it possible to do it myself?

2007-03-25 07:42:46 · 8 answers · asked by Bobby T 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They came up really early but they were very scrawny and none flowered its a shady damp area but they have flowered well in recent years any ideas whats wrong.

2007-03-25 07:42:22 · 6 answers · asked by oobedoo 1 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought a dryer and need to transfer it across state, about 7 hours. i need to know if it is safe to lay the dryer on its side or on its back to transfer it, or does it need to be upright?

2007-03-25 07:41:27 · 4 answers · asked by Jennifer C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-25 07:37:54 · 2 answers · asked by Ben T 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I used Dylon Wash and Dye, and only being half awake I tipped it into the wrong place. There's now dye sludge in the drawers of the machine which I can't get out completely.

Is anybody else an idiot like me and has done the same thing, who can tell me how long it will be before my whites are safe to go in and not come out grey (it was black dye....)!!

2007-03-25 07:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by musicalj2 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't know if I spelled correctly.
The water pump is to make a special small decoration, that flows water constantly. If for home, not for garden.
I prefer to buy it in Los Angeles.
Thank you.

2007-03-25 07:36:47 · 7 answers · asked by J.R 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-25 07:35:58 · 1 answers · asked by Lilly 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My old neighbors had a window covered and my current do as well. Foil covering the entire inside of the window.

2007-03-25 07:34:18 · 9 answers · asked by Sleep deprived 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-25 07:33:46 · 4 answers · asked by free2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My daughter lives in an appartment complex. There is a small patch of grown up area behind her apartment. There is a next of them of over twenty or more. I would appreciate all the help we can get. Thanks

2007-03-25 07:33:05 · 6 answers · asked by scrappypapa754 2 in Garden & Landscape

I was intending to install a dedicated 220v recepticle, but the cost of doing this verses buying a 3000 watt, 220v continuous use transformer (about $100-$150) seems somewhat cheaper and so much less labor intensive. I realize it's preferred to wire a permanent installation, but I'd like to save time and trouble. How simple to only have to plug in a transformer instead of spending a few days with a wiring project? How practicle is this implementation?

2007-03-25 07:28:40 · 6 answers · asked by Victor C 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My new apt is not properly ventilated and the wall forms the back of the built-in closet. I can see that moisture may affect the wall of the closet especially as it is painted and may get my clothes all dirty. I need something cheap and home made maybe to help with the humidity and odor.

2007-03-25 07:21:07 · 9 answers · asked by CURIOUS 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We bought a house with a pool and it needs a new liner. The liner now overlaps. So I would assume I need a 24 ft. liner.

2007-03-25 07:19:19 · 4 answers · asked by Kristy 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-25 07:17:39 · 10 answers · asked by reidgibson 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have this poted plant that is dying and i don't know how to take care of it! I am watering it, giving it sunlight, and it is starting to die! what am i not doing?

2007-03-25 07:16:51 · 5 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Garden & Landscape

unfinished, just plain wood, no name brands or anithin.

2007-03-25 07:15:54 · 3 answers · asked by qtpie16707 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am moving into a new and smaller apartment, I would really like to decorate the bathroom with nice shower curtains, towels etc., as well as my bedroom room. I really need curtains to bring life to the rooms.

2007-03-25 07:15:40 · 5 answers · asked by CURIOUS 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried looking online. My boyfriend had this plant here since I moved in with him but doesn't know what it is. I am curious. Here are the links to a couple pictures I have taken. One is a close up of the leaves, one is a picture of the whole plant.

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2494/0325071348mf5.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/154/0325071350at1.jpg

Thanks, hopefully someone can help!!!

2007-03-25 07:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by ink_spyder 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I poured oatmeal down my kitchen sink a week ago and it has been clogged up since. Drano and the plunger haven't worked. I bought a snake but I can fit it into the small drain openings. What do I do now?

2007-03-25 07:13:50 · 7 answers · asked by dsedarisfan 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently moved to Maine from Pennsylvania. I'm going to plant a garden this summer, but I don't know what sorts of plants and flowers will do best in the cooler tempetures. Any ideas? I'm renting the house, so I only need plants that will last one season. (the landlord already okayed the garden, so I don't have to worry about that). The house has a small yard bordered by trees on two sides, and a neighbor and a road on the other two, and most of it is very sunny. Its very rich, dark dirt, but its a little rocky. I'm looking for flowers, vegtables and herbs. I'm also on a budget, so plants I can grow from seed, or plants that are inexpensive would be the best. Any suggestions would be great! thanks!

2007-03-25 07:12:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm teaching myself some basic electronics just as a hobby. My question is does the neg. lead on both a NPN & PNP transistor always connect to the neg. side of the power supply? I want to be able to build some basic electronics projects and know more than just where each component goes by looking at the directions. I know the proper way to learn this would be to study up on all different parts but this is purely as a as time allows hobby. Where can I find some information on circuit board design 101. Thanks

2007-03-25 07:09:43 · 5 answers · asked by tpjp19 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-25 07:09:21 · 4 answers · asked by jmcgraw1975@sbcglobal.net 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-25 07:07:31 · 1 answers · asked by unomo13 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-25 07:02:17 · 8 answers · asked by d m 1 in Garden & Landscape

seems the borer bees get them...are there any rose varieties that the borer bees don't like?

2007-03-25 07:01:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape