Home & Garden - 4 April 2007

2007-04-04 03:03:21 · 5 answers · asked by crosbie 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have two bird of paridise plants, that are 3 ft tall and I want to plant them outsite somewhere. Should I plant them in full sun or shade? They do better in shade because when I place them in full sun the leaves curl up. What about soil and feeding requirerment? I live in zone 8b

2007-04-04 02:57:35 · 5 answers · asked by Bonduesa 6 in Garden & Landscape

I would love to live in the country (in acottage were you can see greenery for miles without looking at any other buildings other than a few quaint cottages dotted over the green meadows and tall trees.And have a few hens (just for the eggs )as pets running free ish.Grow my own veg and fruit,make my own jams and butter and bread just for use at home.WOOOOOOOO MY LOTTERY DREAM AAAAHHHHH.
LOLOLOLOL.

2007-04-04 02:57:31 · 7 answers · asked by patsy 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-04 02:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by atbkkj 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-04 02:44:42 · 4 answers · asked by Lee W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Last week it was 80 here, now getting down to low 30's. Saw lots of my tulips,iris's, daffodils coming up, and much as 10 inches. Whats are some ideas to protect them from the low temps, will just blankets do?

2007-04-04 02:43:56 · 3 answers · asked by lillilou 7 in Garden & Landscape

I know that sounds silly, but I just wondered. In any newer home (in like the past 25 years) you can't use the attic because it's full of insulation and such.

Why don't they make attics like they used to? With extra storage space? That would be so cool!

Okay back to my originial question, why do home builders still make attics on houses if it's just an empty void? Why not make a flat roof with a chance to plant gardens then?

2007-04-04 02:42:18 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have some Zinnia seedlings started in my kitchen window. As they've gotten about 5-6" tall they are beginning to flop over. Are they supposed to do that? If not, how do I correct the problem? Thanks!

2007-04-04 02:26:08 · 4 answers · asked by sadieky1974 2 in Garden & Landscape

Last year I bought a new reel lawnmover to cut the grass at my house. The only problem is that it won't cut the grass hardly at all. It wouldn't hardly cut the grass when the grass was even short. I even put it on the highest setting when the grass was short and it didn't cut well. And I also tried it at every setting in bettween. It only cut about half the grass blades. I've seen other people use reel mowers and theirs just cuts it easy as you please. I have Kentucky Bluegrass for my lawn, so it's not a tough grass either. Why is it not working?

I'm wondering if it might be the paint or something on the cutting blades. Is there a good tool to professionally sharpen the blades or ways of setting it so that it works better?

2007-04-04 02:23:29 · 3 answers · asked by devilishblueyes 7 in Garden & Landscape

Is there such thing as a battery powered electric outlet? I have a lamp I need to plug in, but in the middle of the floor and don't want to run a cord... I thought maybe there was such a thing as a battery powered electric outlet and I could do it that way.... any ideas??

2007-04-04 02:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by MyrtyGert 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking for a small hinge (see picture http://ifollowhim.googlepages.com/hinge003.jpg ) that is used for cubby drawers. These drawers do not use a slide but are fit exactly to their opening. So basically they are sliding wood to wood. This “hinge” acts as a stop so the drawer doesn’t slide out but also allows the drawer to be released if need be. It is mounted on the top of the drawer back, The stop then folds to allow the drawer to enter the opening, and then pops up to create a stop if the drawer is pulled out to far.

This part is approx 7/8” wide x 1 7/8” long.

2007-04-04 02:11:44 · 1 answers · asked by Lindsey S 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have a room that is 12x20 is it cheaper to get carpet or wood floor? or should i get the piece tile at the dollar store for $10.oo a box.

2007-04-04 02:07:03 · 12 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i know the gardenia plant is at least 1 year old and i have well water and i have just started putting fertilizer i see new growth but the leaves are still green with yellow.

2007-04-04 02:04:13 · 9 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in Alabama and I have blooming flowers. It's supposed to be cold this weekend and I want to protect them. I have Glads that are just breaking the ground and some annuals out. What if anything should I do?

2007-04-04 01:55:50 · 6 answers · asked by bamagrits84 3 in Garden & Landscape

I want to make a raised garden in my back yard. The grass is weed-free because I used that scott's lawn stuff last year. Should I dig up all the grass under the raised garden or just build it right on top?

All I need to do is just make the four walls and fill it with good dirt... right?

2007-04-04 01:41:15 · 5 answers · asked by iampatsajak 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-04 01:36:51 · 8 answers · asked by Red Winged Bandit 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Have no-basement home with heat pipes in foundation. Water collecting in pipes. Furnace hot air passing thru makes house like a steaming greenhouse full of condensation. HELP!

2007-04-04 01:25:37 · 8 answers · asked by diane a 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-04 01:23:59 · 8 answers · asked by fraveglie 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I can't stand my countertops anymore. They are mustard (worn through to white in some areas) with a faux leather texture. Since we are selling our house, I want to keep the cost to a minimum, but I have to do something. New laminate tops would cost about $1000 and I want to spend way less then that.

Paint them? There is a DVD available that says you can paint your counters and they will not chip or peel. You can even paint them to look like granite. But all I ever hear is how it never works...
http://www.countertoptransfauxmations.com/before&After.html

Relaminate them? The laminate on them now is not lifting at all. I'd really like to just rough them up and relaminate over them, but I keep hearing no way on this too. I think removing the old laminate would be a pain.

I just want it to look nicer for showings and while I am there. Is it better to paint them or recover them??

2007-04-04 01:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in Vermont and I have just put up a bird feeder at my new apartment. I live in a rural area so there are lots of trees etc. for the birds to live in.

2007-04-04 01:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by cbstone10 2 in Garden & Landscape

Problem is it's my fence.
I have no objection to it being higher (from 4ft to 6ft), but am I obliged to contribute to the cost?

2007-04-04 00:24:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden