Home & Garden - 4 April 2007

I work at a large sports arena in Calif. We want to spread lime on top of the soil in certain areas where homeless people urinate (and sleep). I'm wondering if the lime will have any affect on plants and shrubs.

2007-04-04 14:01:09 · 2 answers · asked by Guy W 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-04 13:52:06 · 7 answers · asked by Terry R 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-04 13:50:02 · 2 answers · asked by jazz 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-04 13:46:50 · 12 answers · asked by bounce7769 1 in Garden & Landscape

i think it is from water coming out and burning???

2007-04-04 13:45:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Since Spring came and the weather is warmer, my critters have returned. I have a round bug that rolls up when touched. They invade my kitchen and dining area every year. I know I can spray with regular bug killer but I would like to know if someone can help me with the name of this bug and any special product I can use to get rid of them. Thanks so much for your help.

2007-04-04 13:43:21 · 5 answers · asked by Jan C 7 in Garden & Landscape

They are white, pink or purple. They flower in clusters. The flowers have 6 petals. The diameter of the flower is about 1.25"

2007-04-04 13:37:51 · 6 answers · asked by iknownothing 3 in Garden & Landscape

i have 14gauge wiring, 12 amp, and 12 total lights. Will this work? if not what can i do?

2007-04-04 13:37:26 · 7 answers · asked by Jerry F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone tell me the difference between pink insulation and white insulation?

2007-04-04 13:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by Daniel 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the best way, that wont harm my shoe, to clean my white air forces (leather). Something I can make with stuff around the house. Anything??

2007-04-04 13:28:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-04 13:27:18 · 6 answers · asked by Jerry F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

After 3 different professionals came into my home, I am still confused. Starting December-ish, our water pressure seemed to be getting low. I finally realized this and called our local water company. I was able to rule that out completely but in doing so, I found out that there was a white particulate clogging up all my in-home faucets that had filters. It seems real hard but can be crumbled if smashed between fingers. This is where I start to confused. One plumber said it was a broken dip tube, another is saying it's hardened calcium and/or sediments, and the last said that it's just a product of having hard water. We definitely don't have hard water for sure and further, none of my neighbors are having this problem- I asked as many as I could for the last month. What do you think this is? Also, once the faucets are unclogged- I get great flow again but not so much on the hot side. Lastly, I have a 10 year old Rheem water heater. Please help- let me know if you need more info!

2007-04-04 13:26:43 · 7 answers · asked by ggd 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the difference between plastering and stucco?

2007-04-04 13:23:53 · 3 answers · asked by mburleigh8 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

a pneumatic tool, stapler , bostitch or similar can be used to staple a metal mesh to a metal stud, steel framing, light gauge steel, or it will not even go through?

2007-04-04 13:22:09 · 1 answers · asked by joe 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My house faces North, and I have a strip of a garden bed that runs along the front of my home and it's in the shade all day long. There are Hostas there now and they grow very well, and I like that they come back every year, but I find them boring! Any ideas?

2007-04-04 13:19:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I recently recieved a dryer from my parents and once we got it here, we realized that the recepticle is a four wire one and the power cord on the dryer is a three wire. So we were wondering if this model of dryer can have a four wire power cord put onto it? Thanks for all your help!

2007-04-04 13:06:25 · 5 answers · asked by coleykim69 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-04 13:03:40 · 6 answers · asked by spring chick 1 in Garden & Landscape

I purchased a bag of 10, copper 3/4" male adaptors for $11.76. The same thing in single packing was $6.33 what a rip off for the small D.I.Y er.

2007-04-04 12:12:39 · 10 answers · asked by Robert S 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-04 12:06:43 · 8 answers · asked by Brandi 2 in Garden & Landscape

They don't have it at Lowes or Home Depot.

2007-04-04 12:01:07 · 9 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know how to remove red Kool-Aid from a brand new carpet??? Tried Oxykic, DiDi7 anything else out there?
The ironic part is I never serve that junk to my kids and the one time I do, oh what a mess.

2007-04-04 11:58:20 · 9 answers · asked by decorchallenged 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It has become increasingly discusting around the garbage bin. Tenants are letting small children take the garbage out and leave it on the ground near the bin. The garbagcompany will not pick up anything from the ground. Is the landlord responsable for picking this mess up?

2007-04-04 11:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by weedstik 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for a natural gas 40 gallon water heater ... have heard many problems with Whirlpool's.... anyone have recommendations? Also looking at GE, Kenmore.

2007-04-04 11:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by espn79 1 in Other - Home & Garden

This hood is supported by 4 legs that rise about 2-2.5 inches. What is the purpose for the opening at the bottdm (of the hood)that the legs create?

I'm having trouble fitteng a new tank and was wondering if I could cut down the legs so the hood sits directly over the vent on top of the tank.

Thanks!!

2007-04-04 11:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by rob d 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 2 bed bases here (on paper)

1.
$89.00 and slatted bed base.

2.
$50.00 without slatted bad base.

I want the one without the bed base because its cheaper but this wont wreck the bed or mattress or even make it harder will it??

Extra.. Is a slatted bed base the same and the slatts that holds the mattress??

2007-04-04 11:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by Rikki S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm about top redecorate my mothers kitchen for her and it is a very large room. The problem is it has wall paper on all the walls. For most of the other rooms I used a wall paper steamer, but this room is so big and it would take forever to steam all of it off. if that's what i HAVE to do, so be it. But I wanted to know if there was an easier way to cover up or peel off wall paper.

By the way... I know you can judt "pain over" it, but that's tacky. Are there other ways of going about it?


Thank you!

2007-04-04 11:33:33 · 4 answers · asked by ~C~ 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am growing radishes I thought today is the 28th day but its not . there is no radish produced yet the leaves and stems them selves stand about2 inches tall right now. how many days do you think i have left before they will be ready for harvest. also they are in pots i have problems with my lawn mowing serivice. my cucumber plants are standing at about 4 inches tall and my squash and pumpkin plants are the same. In about how long wll it be before i see any growth on them. all of my vegetables are potted. reason stated above. what should I do to ensure my plants stay healthy other than water and sunlight. how do i keep afids away. sorry but I am new. I sort of just developed my green thumb.

2007-04-04 11:24:38 · 4 answers · asked by purplepurp21 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-04 10:38:41 · 33 answers · asked by ganjjamon 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm painting a set of table and chairs. They were previously painted green and I am painting black over the green. Do I need to use any kind of primer? Is it helpful to sand them first? Should I use some kind of top coat? Laquer? I've never really painted anything before, as you might have guessed.

2007-04-04 10:23:27 · 7 answers · asked by Maggie 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Or do I have to buy security film? I only seem to find privacy film at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this stuff crap or will it work? What about if a intruder is motivated enough to keep hitting your window?

2007-04-04 10:14:50 · 4 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3 in Other - Home & Garden