Home & Garden - 26 March 2007

Is it possible to lay a simple patio (paving slabs with spaces in between filled with gravel) onto a base of compacted soil?

If so, how should I compact the soil? Should a membrane be used? What sort? Is it possible to lay slabs directly onto a membrane? Should there be a slope?

2007-03-26 23:57:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We've tried ironing, and turning down the temp. on the washer. Serious answers ASAP would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

2007-03-26 23:57:02 · 9 answers · asked by thelakehouse 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-26 23:56:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to create a simple patio but have no building skills whatsoever. Is it possible to lay spaced paving slabs on compacted earth with gravel in the spaces between them?

If so, what is the best way to compact the earth? Do I need a membrane layer? Can I lay slabs directly onto a membrane?
Should I have some sort of slope?

Any other advice much appreciated. I have zero practical skills.

2007-03-26 23:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-26 23:39:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

If this is true lots of plants depend on pollination from honey bees this could lead to many crop failures, Apples, pears, strawberries, and many other plants and fruit trees. this worries me.

2007-03-26 23:34:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

can u tell me if i can use post office saving stamps to buy electric i have a card meter?

2007-03-26 23:32:59 · 1 answers · asked by lady z 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know much about the mysteriosa plant? I have one in my garden which to date hasn't yet produced fruit yet can find absolutely no information on the internet?
I've tried alternative spelling with no result and we live in the Victoria Australia so help appreciated. TIA!

2007-03-26 23:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by femme 2 in Garden & Landscape

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2007-03-26 23:07:20 · 2 answers · asked by satish s 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hello, just was wondering what time of year is it safe to move plants/shrubs etc. Want to sort out my garden and need to move things. Thanks

2007-03-26 23:06:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Hi can anybody help me identify the name of the plant in this picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/moneytree/436248077/ ? help me please. Thanks.

2007-03-26 23:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by BringinBlueduck 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-26 22:48:48 · 17 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-26 22:45:52 · 7 answers · asked by almira 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-26 22:30:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-26 22:29:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-26 22:28:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

There was a natural mote in my flowerbed so I decided to shape it a little more. When I was spraying it down my neighbor pointed out a hole. The hole seems to go down about 1 or two feet then the water looks like it runs off to either side. It is right next to my house. Is it a sinkhole? What kind of damage can it cause? Any way to fix it?

2007-03-26 22:20:49 · 4 answers · asked by baby 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

If I want to open up a small room with a chair rail should I paint the chair rail a contrasting color or a lighter or darker version of the lower or upper railing color.

2007-03-26 22:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by Elizabeth 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the best way to refurbish them? What can I use to remove the flaking paint and mould?

All informative answers are appreciated....I am in the UK!

2007-03-26 22:10:55 · 0 answers · asked by mikers 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I dyed my hair, and didnt realise that i'd got a couple of spots on the vinyl floor in the bathroom.
It was a semi-permanent, and I've tried CillitBang, Fairy power spray, nail varnish, even milk!
It was a genuine mistake, but just want to clear it up before I pack my bags!!

2007-03-26 22:01:29 · 25 answers · asked by leffers55 1 in Other - Home & Garden

it is related water supply

2007-03-26 22:00:37 · 1 answers · asked by sunil j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Now that I've identified the insect that is damaging my shrubs,

2007-03-26 21:54:53 · 4 answers · asked by anilaa m 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-26 21:53:16 · 5 answers · asked by anilaa m 1 in Garden & Landscape

ok so i still wash dishes with hand(no comments plz),but have been having second thoughts as to whether i shud buy a dishwasher??my queries are :
is it real cost effective leaving aside the power and water bills.
does it really save time what with pre rinse and all???
do i need to load the dishwasher full to use it or small amounts of crockery can be cleaned?
thanks for ur responses

2007-03-26 21:30:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anoymous 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-26 21:27:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i do not want to hire..so just wondered what is the best to buy on market..thanks..UK

2007-03-26 21:23:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

ok what I was wanting to know if you have flower beds all around your home right up next to the home,, and then you add Mulch over the dirt,, for the nice look and all

will the mulch bring termites,, can and will it cause you to get termites or anything

just something I have always wondered about,, thank you

2007-03-26 21:12:59 · 3 answers · asked by CrAzYlAdY 1 in Garden & Landscape

our company is trying to save water by pumping the waste water, from the portable water treatment plant, back to the raw water tank used for bathing and washing. Is it okay?

2007-03-26 21:12:37 · 2 answers · asked by Mario D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

more then likely this will be a eastern question.

2007-03-26 21:11:30 · 4 answers · asked by ? 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-26 21:06:54 · 20 answers · asked by SOJLO 3 in Decorating & Remodeling