Home & Garden - 10 April 2007

Our house was built in 1948 and it has textured walls, I was wondering for someone who knows about this subject, would it be harmful it drywall over the textured walls and repaint over that???

2007-04-10 09:07:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Currently, I am getting estimates. It is going to be 200 feet of fencing and a front gait and a back gait large enough to drive my lawn mower thru.
The whole idea is to keep my 80 lb chocolate lab in the back yard before he gets arrested by that big fat dog lover down the street. Right now, he is in the house with me except when I have to go to work, then he goes to the garage, but he is having anxiety, so I though a nice shady lawn would make it better.
How much should 200 feet of 4 ft chain link cost installed with 2 gaits cost. I am a single female and can feel the fence installers seeing an easy rip off.

2007-04-10 09:05:52 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Two years ago one of my apple trees ( I have two ) was damaged during buildind work. Branches were torn off.
I tried my best to cut and repair. However the branch stubs now look rotten and are seeping. How can i fix this problem or am i losing my Apple Tree. Please help.

2007-04-10 08:49:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the Raleigh, NC area. I need to purchase approx. 300 ft of 6ft dog eared boards - 6in

And if possible I would like to beat the prices of Lowes and Home Depot...

2007-04-10 08:44:38 · 9 answers · asked by above_all 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This happens to the kitchen sink to, and it takes a few minutes to get a normal amount of water again. What causes this, and how can I fix it?

2007-04-10 08:20:47 · 11 answers · asked by Mommy of 1.5 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small bed of daylilies that is full of bermudagrass. I want to get rid of the weeds without hurting my lilies. I know chemical control should always be a last resort, but I've tried pulling the grass out and it just comes back everytime. Is there anything on the market that is labeled safe for daylilies and readily available to the home gardener?

2007-04-10 08:18:05 · 6 answers · asked by marcie m 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 08:15:11 · 21 answers · asked by rubykitty143 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

within 2 days, my tulips have wilted terribly. I brought them outside to see if they would perk up but haven't yet. Should I hurry up and plant them in the yard or should I wait to see if they turn brown and plant the bulbs in the fall?

2007-04-10 08:01:23 · 3 answers · asked by NICOLE S 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 07:46:52 · 3 answers · asked by Marri A 1 in Garden & Landscape

actually somebody told me to wrap carbon paper on rp and after wrapping on it i lost the functions of rice puller that is of copper...it was a bowl

2007-04-10 07:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by nitinmahobia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have to choose between a granite or timber worksurface in my kitchen. I want a country/rustic style and prefer the look of the timber countertops. Does anyone have any advice on which is the better of the two and why?? Thank you!

2007-04-10 07:41:33 · 16 answers · asked by Lou 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i'm wanting to grow basil, sage, chives, dill, rosemary and a few other. i am planing on starting them off in started pots, then transplant them in to two different big pots.

2007-04-10 07:36:52 · 6 answers · asked by dawn 2 in Garden & Landscape

Curling iron laid on brand new marble countertop = brand new burn mark :(

2007-04-10 07:34:31 · 5 answers · asked by esm111780 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-10 07:29:51 · 3 answers · asked by R B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a lot of flower pots on my patio, but I am a rubbish gardener. The only thing I can grow are marigolds, which I sowed two weeks ago, but some animal, probably a cat or a bird keeps coming and digging in the pots, (not all of them) it makes quite a mess apart from the fact that it mucks up the possibility of the seeds from germinating. How can I deter this creature please?

2007-04-10 07:29:29 · 10 answers · asked by Honey W 4 in Garden & Landscape

i don't know why like sand all most has this happened to anyone else and how do i fix it?

2007-04-10 07:28:05 · 5 answers · asked by hotpinkstef 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi, I'm looking for a new vacuum because my old one goes through belts like every month and it really does loose suctions after about 20 sweeps. What's your favorite vaccum?

2007-04-10 07:22:37 · 16 answers · asked by llathrop 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just recently moved into a townhouse.
and in the bedroom, there is a plug for a ceiling fan to go, however i just want to hang paper lanterns from the ceiling and plug them in without having to trail the cords down the wall..

Is there any way that I can attach them through the ceiling fan outlet??
A way that possibly doesn't involve me having to call a professional to do it??

Thank you!!!

2007-04-10 07:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by Chelsea H 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a box room which is very stuffy and makes it hard to sleep at night, even when the weather isn't particularly hot.

It has two uncovered vents, and when I'm here, the windows are left open until I go to bed (can't leave them open overnight due to the noise outside), but the temperature still seems very warm and makes it very stuffy. It's enough to make people sweat.

Is there anything I can get to try and make it less stuffy? Preferably something under £50 (so not an expensive air conditioner), and something that doesn't take up tons of electricity.

Thanks in advance.

2007-04-10 07:18:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i am trying to hang posters in my daughters room.. but the thing is that the walls are brick painted with semi-gloss paint. so i can't use tacks and the tape and putty won't stick to the walls.. what should i do??? she really likes the posters but i don't wanna buy a frame for evey poster..

2007-04-10 07:16:54 · 8 answers · asked by charma694u 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am a HUGE environmentalist, and am a big recycler. If I throw them in the garbage, will they decompose? Or what should I do with them?

2007-04-10 07:15:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-10 07:13:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-10 07:08:38 · 6 answers · asked by CRYSTAL S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I work in a pretty intense situattion, we are overwhelmed and work long hours. We have a good team and I love what I do, but we need to de-stress. I have several plants and aquariums set up (check them out @ www.inthisrage.com ) a fountain and wind chime, but what color should we paint the walls?

2007-04-10 07:07:07 · 7 answers · asked by RaeJillian 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

because its on my desk at work and its just easier to put all my leftover drink in it. so far it seems okay

2007-04-10 07:06:36 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 06:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by champion0369 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-10 06:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by maddog4696 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 06:50:00 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

What cleaners do you use? Do you use paper towels, a sponge for the seat & lid ?? Regular toilet brush for the toilet bowl or those "throw-away brushes" ???
How do you make the whole toilet sparkly & sanitary???

2007-04-10 06:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

SIZE OF GARDEN AREA TO BE CONCRETED IS 30FTX14FT.
Can i just fill in holes and skim
I ask this as worried it might just brake up after a while and i will be back at square one!
WHAT IS BEST way of doing the job?WHAT do I need and HOW do i do it
cheers fcwoods99

2007-04-10 06:39:57 · 6 answers · asked by fcwoods99@btopenworld.com 2 in Maintenance & Repairs