Home & Garden - 26 March 2007

Could, you tell me, the best weed killer, to kill, all known weeds. Its got to be, animal friendly, as i have 2 rabbits, 4 guinea pigs and 3 cats. In the U.K

2007-03-26 10:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Or either alert me when they come. Some crook busted out my front porch window.

2007-03-26 10:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Some of the joints in the morter are cracked on the house and brick sidewalk. What is the best way to repair this?

2007-03-26 10:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by wezl4 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a few cactus that have broken off and i was wonderin if i can replat them and will they sprout roots

2007-03-26 10:53:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jessica H 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-26 10:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

This is a Briigs & Stratton 18hp cast iron flywheel. I have removed them before but this one is stuck tight! I have the retaining nut off, tried a gear puller to the point of fear of damage, I've heated it with the puller on, while banging it with a 2lb hammer!! Any tip or trick is welcome! I'm soaking it now with wd40. Should I try drilling out the flywheel key? Thanks in advance!!!!!

2007-03-26 10:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by Alan P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-26 10:51:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-26 10:51:40 · 2 answers · asked by mark 1 in Garden & Landscape

every time i wash the thing i end up seeing particles when it drys.

2007-03-26 10:50:59 · 6 answers · asked by Dotr 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-26 10:50:39 · 5 answers · asked by chunky munkey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to sod the yard if that helps.

2007-03-26 10:49:34 · 1 answers · asked by b25oomer 2 in Garden & Landscape

What color of flowering plant should I plant next to a pink hydragena?

2007-03-26 10:48:35 · 1 answers · asked by akamoonpie 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a house plant. I think it's called Dracaena--long slender leaves. I've had it for more than three years. Recently, the leaves have been falling off faster than the normal rate. The bottom leaves are falling off first. There's a white substance at the base of the leaves. I don't know if it's fungus. And I have no clue as to whether this has been causing the leaves to fall off.

I've wiped it off, but it returned, and the leaves still continue to fall off. Generally, I don't like chemical pesticides, but if there's no other cure, I'll try it. Is there a home remedy I can use? Maybe mixing water with something one regularly has in his / her kitchen?

The plant is in a location where it receives moderate light, and it has been in that location from the first day I bought it. I don't think the sunlight is the problem, nor the amount of feeding or water I give it. I'm not akin to transplanting it to a bigger pot, considering its current condition.

2007-03-26 10:47:36 · 4 answers · asked by coffeegirl 2 in Other - Home & Garden

There isn't anything seperating the rooms, so I can't do them 1 at a time. The other thing is the house turns 100years old this year and i only have about 3 month to work with before the historical sociaty wants to start showing the house on tours. Is there any thing i can put on them to make them look better in the mean time?

2007-03-26 10:46:37 · 7 answers · asked by b25oomer 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am a graduate student doing work with sugar maples and unfortunately just found out that I have the funding to start a project. I'm looking for sugar maple seeds that have already been cold-stratified and are ready to go. I've tried calling nurseries, both commercial and state-run, as well as research centers working with sugar maples and have had no luck. I need approx. 50 seeds to be sure that I can get enough seedlings in the next ~2 months. I'm completely willing to crawl around under trees looking for seeds on the ground, but don't have the experience needed to identify seeds that have been on the ground since fall.

Does anyone know of a source? or have any other suggestions??

Thank you!

2007-03-26 10:42:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Can anyone tell me how to take a cutting off of an existing Wisteria plant & root it? I do not want to dig it up since the roots seem to be in China-lol. Last year, I tried to purchase this vine from Lowe's but the piece I bought did not take well at all and died quickly.
Any help would be most appreciated.

2007-03-26 10:41:26 · 2 answers · asked by laneydoll 5 in Garden & Landscape

I'm getting married and I'm hoping to be able to hold the rehearsal dinner at my house, but I'm concerned about how long we should wait before letting people walk on the new lawn. Anyone have any idea?

2007-03-26 10:41:19 · 4 answers · asked by New Backyard Betty 2 in Garden & Landscape

The ceilings on the first floor of my house are about 7' 4". Is it possible to replace the wood joists that support the second floor with low-profile steel joists? I have seen some box-frame steel joists that are 100mm deep (4 inches). I think that this could increase the ceiling height by as much as 6". Am I crazy?

2007-03-26 10:39:58 · 2 answers · asked by Judith L 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We're building our new home and have out pre-drywall meeting with our builder tomorrow. Any recommendations for what to look out for?

2007-03-26 10:38:37 · 3 answers · asked by lillimac 2 in Other - Home & Garden

A wet muffin tin was left in my cream colored porcelin sink. I have tried so many products with no luck to remove the large gold spots. Overnight soaks of straight Clorox, cascade liquid dishwasher soap, boiling water w/powders, straight white vinegar, Zap, gasoline....nothing has removed the stains. I don't want to scrub anymore as I'm ruining the shine. Any help out there for a product that will work w/out ruining the finish?

2007-03-26 10:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I want a hammock, pond... I need more ideas...I have a huge backyard... what can I add to make use of the space and really make it a relaxing environment?

2007-03-26 10:36:32 · 9 answers · asked by Leveled Fellow 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-26 10:35:23 · 2 answers · asked by ES 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-26 10:33:32 · 1 answers · asked by misty r 1 in Other - Home & Garden

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2007-03-26 10:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

When I was a kid growing up in the early 70's, my friend's parents had a gadget in the kids' bedroom that they called a 'water cooler.' It was a free-standing electrical appliance that functioned like a portable air conditioner when you POURED WATER INTO IT. As I got older, I thought this was a dangerous combination, but that's what we did to fill up the reservoir & keep the cool breeze coming on a blazing hot summer afternoon. Does anyone remember anything like this? Are they still being manufactured?

2007-03-26 10:32:44 · 3 answers · asked by napqueen 6 in Other - Home & Garden

scratches on a window

2007-03-26 10:32:11 · 4 answers · asked by Antonia F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

No daft "save toilet paper use both sides" answers please.

My ideas include 1)buy reliable make cars like toyota or honda and keep them for a long time to save on depreciation. 2)Buy shopping in places like aldi 3)use low cost, high nutrition foods like beans.4)use a cheap pay as you go mobile phones

Any ideas?

2007-03-26 10:31:40 · 14 answers · asked by brian t 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Just bought a house with a dirt driveway. Can't afford to pave it, but would like to know what options and materials could be used to make it better. Believe crushed rock is one option.

2007-03-26 10:30:30 · 2 answers · asked by wildmick21 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I cook with Basil and use it daily, and it is hard to find here. How can I have the plant grow here in the heat?

2007-03-26 10:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by -------- 7 in Garden & Landscape

What do you need to cross roses and how do you do it? a florist told me it is called "Cross" combining two roses for a deeper color. THanks

2007-03-26 10:26:17 · 5 answers · asked by -------- 7 in Garden & Landscape