Home & Garden - 10 April 2007

I recently bought a multi-tier bird bath made of concrete for my backyard.

I was certain (100%) that the base and main dish were level. What I found was the other tier sections have unlevel bottoms.

I am looking for stabalizing material - like caulk - to both level the sections and stabalize them if I can get them totally perfect.

The material I am looking for is similar or the same as the type of material that monument companies use to attach marble or metal vases to monuments in cemetary locations. (Sounds gross I know, but it must work because EVERY monument seems to use the same stuff.)

Thanks in advance!

2007-04-10 12:04:10 · 4 answers · asked by curious in IL 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a neighborhood where most all the neighbors have dogs and like to walk them in the evenings. What is the best way to keep the dogs from peeing in my flowerbed around my mailbox. The owners do not seem to care when their dogs do this. I have heard the spray to keep dogs away does not work. I have thought about tacks around the flowers. Sounds mean but the owners should respect the other neighbors yards. How would they feel if we went and peed and pooped in their yard. Not much fun mowing or walking in your yard and stepping in dog poop. I think it is pretty disrespectful to think it is OK for your animals to use the neighbor's yards for toilets.

2007-04-10 11:46:42 · 9 answers · asked by thisisme 6 in Garden & Landscape

I am a teenage girl so you know my room is a mess lol. I just want it to stay clean I don't even know how it gets so messy I work two jobs and go to school so I am never even home. Anyways can someone please help any suggestions on what to do to keep my room neat??

2007-04-10 11:46:42 · 11 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want the authentic Mexico colors and the the burnt wood furniture look

2007-04-10 11:46:39 · 3 answers · asked by frank o 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I moved into my rental house about 3 months ago and only plan on living here for a few years until I can afford to buy my own so I don't really want to put any money into it. But, there is wallpaper on my shower walls and its hiding mold and it's peeling off. Worse yet, it is all sunflowers!! There are three different kinds of wallpaper in the bathroom, all different sunflower patterns. I love to relax in the tub but find it hard when the bathroom is a disaster. I know nothing about redecorating. What would be best to replace the wallpaper in the shower with? That is cheap but will outlast my stay here. I want the cheapest way to make my bathroom look better. Any suggestions, Please help!!!

2007-04-10 11:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by kimmie214 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-10 11:39:48 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Before anyone tries to tell me that diet pills are bad for you- I am not interested in your opinion. I had a baby 7 months ago and have never had a weight problem until now. I have tried several diets and really stuck to them and cannot lose a single pound. Infact, I am constantly gaining. I was just wondering if anyone has had success with this.

2007-04-10 11:36:36 · 4 answers · asked by Brooke H 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 11:34:54 · 4 answers · asked by agnes w 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a moss rose plant that I just got a couple of weeks ago and was doing great. However, we just had an unexpected cold snap. I put it in a flower house so that it wouldn't get cold and when I went to get it out today, all of the leaves fell off. They look healthy but just fell off. Now all that is left is the stems and a few blooms that have not opened yet. The stems look fine, I just can't figure out what happened to the leaves unless maybe they did not get enough light?

2007-04-10 11:33:02 · 4 answers · asked by Brooke H 2 in Garden & Landscape

do u need special kind of soil, fertilizer etc.?

2007-04-10 11:31:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 11:28:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-10 11:25:05 · 4 answers · asked by Sean C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my living room windows and bedroom windows face a high traffic area. the traffic noise is sometimes so loud to even get a good nights rest or even enjoy television. what is the best way to muffle the sound through my windows or even sound proof the windows without spending too much money?

2007-04-10 11:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by rooster7276 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

We have just moed to Utah..I have never been around soooo much static. It is on my sofa, carpet...eve when I go to shut the car door I get zapped! Lol! my clothes and hair are full of electricity. I have tried the static guard around my house with no luck anyother suggestions?

2007-04-10 11:16:45 · 12 answers · asked by bmoody32726 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i HAVE A OLD HOUSE THAT HAS NOT GOT FUSES BUT BRECKERS -THEY KEEP TRIPPING, LAST YEAR THEY WAS TOO-WE FOUND THAT THE GUY NEXT DOOR KEEP TAPPING WITH A STICK ON THE DOOR WHEN IT RAINS AND THE RAIN WATER GETS IN THERE WE NEED A BOX WITH ALOCKING DOOR, WE CAN NOT CATCH HIM AT IT:

2007-04-10 11:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small indoor lavender bush in my home. On occasion, as lavender does, it gets too 'leggy' and I give her a haircut. I have no idea what to do with clippings. I love the smell to much to throw it out but I don't cook with lavender all that much.

2007-04-10 11:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by jentennisgal 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Plans are to lay dura rock-cement board, down on top of deck secured with deck screws. After dura rock is in place i plan to use pavers or some type of slate.

2007-04-10 11:00:07 · 1 answers · asked by Shawn H 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 10:47:37 · 7 answers · asked by yuilolo 1 in Garden & Landscape

I had a house inspected and about three inches of water was found on top and under the plastic in the crawl space in three locations. The inspector advised me, it appears the water is seppage due to the gutters being filled with leaves and the water was not being moved from the house properly. He suggested to dig trenches in the crawl space and use a sump pump if we decide to buy. He stated the foundation and beams were in good shape and had no damage. Should I continue considering to buy this house or opt out of the contract? Will cleaning out the gutters make much of a difference? Is the recommendation of the inspector the best solution? If I still procede with the sale, I will ask for the crawl space issue be fixed. Thank you!!

2007-04-10 10:44:46 · 7 answers · asked by jefapfel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Garden/patio furniture

2007-04-10 10:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I really like humming birds and would like some advise as to what kind of plants, flower or other feeders that would be most helpful in attracting them. Thank you for your help and support. Mary

2007-04-10 10:31:32 · 13 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Garden & Landscape

My husband and I have just brought a block of vacant land and are interested in ideas for a small but cheap home to build ...is there a site that lists all the different materials available. We are thinking something different to your basic brick home. We like mud brick if you have any info on that?

2007-04-10 10:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Do carrots have seeds or do you plant the greens on top to grow a carrot.

2007-04-10 10:30:05 · 6 answers · asked by Beryl D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Yard Machines:
MODEL: 12A-449R729
ENGINE: 190cc SELF-PROPELLED
SIZE: 21"
WARRANTY: 2 years

Cub Cadet:
MODEL: cc500
ENGINE: 173 cc OHV PUSH Mower
SIZE: 21"
WARRANTY: 3 years

2007-04-10 10:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by joeflaherty 1 in Garden & Landscape

I spilled a cream sauce on a new shirt and now there's an oily mark on it even though its been through the wash.
Any tips I could try please?

2007-04-10 10:16:48 · 29 answers · asked by Big G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

they r around my mail box

2007-04-10 10:07:20 · 10 answers · asked by dan g 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have an apartment building that has mold in it. I'm trying to do everything I can to increase the airflow. Sure, the tenants might have to spend a mint on heat, but if it improved the air quality, maybe it would be a good idea.

2007-04-10 09:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

So I just got an suv. It's pre-owned, but in very good condition. Anyways I'm a horse-back rider so when I put my stuff in the back (sadlle, etc.) it will make the whole car smell after a while. There's no way to get rid of the smell of my saddle, so how can I keep my car smelling fresh for a long time?

2007-04-10 09:43:56 · 7 answers · asked by Girlie Girl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just bought a 18' easy set pool and its on its way...my question is....what chemicals will it need besides chlorine?? Can I use one of those floating chlorinators??? How will I know what level the chemicals should be at???

Any info would help!! Thanks!!

2007-04-10 09:15:58 · 1 answers · asked by TUBBY 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

would like something with color

2007-04-10 09:09:00 · 7 answers · asked by Susan O 2 in Garden & Landscape