Home & Garden - 10 April 2007

2007-04-10 04:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by Gunny B 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 03:40:12 · 17 answers · asked by tomo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-10 03:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

This is a serious question because I really don't know. If I want to dig up a space of my yard, I use a mattock or a shovel. I even have clay-filled soil that can get moderately hard, but it's just a little bit of sweat, so I don't mind.

What's the advantage of using a roto-tiller?

2007-04-10 03:30:47 · 7 answers · asked by Jeff 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 03:24:15 · 1 answers · asked by o2bdejr 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am in dispute with my next door neighbour over ownership of a fence blown over, can anyone clarify is it the fence to one's right if looking from the house into the garden or the fence to the left that I own, Thank you.

2007-04-10 03:20:04 · 21 answers · asked by Steve 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The skunk got into the house thru an open door (you wouldnt believe if I told you, so I wont). Later, the kids thot the skunk might be 'just shadows'. Thats night one. Nite 2, the skunk gets spotted by a neighbors son. It's late so we get on the web and it is suggested we make a sub for the skunk---skunks dont like subs. Since then, we set two traps in the house. Last night, we tried opening the same door and watching for him to meander out on his own, luring him w/tuna. This is day 3...There is an odor in the basement that is not skunk spray (yet) but still nasty. Animal control will remove the varmit for $200 but cant do it today or tomrw....the critter has been a better house guest than some of the teen friends---but he's got to go. when you get done laffing about the sub and making fun of the situation, I would appreciate your help...skunk bait, habits, lure, trap ideas, how to get rid of smell(not spray)? skunk is active in from 1-3pm...cause bsment is dark---

2007-04-10 03:10:55 · 10 answers · asked by Sweetserenity 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I just had three old aluminum windows replaced with custom fitted vinyl, double-pane insulated ones but I continue to feel a bit of a draft in the area beneath the window to the floor. Is this normal or have my windows not been measured correctly? The brochure they gave me after installation says its normal to feel cool air because that's the warm air inside bouncing off the cold window and then re-circulating. But I'm not sure?

2007-04-10 03:06:10 · 6 answers · asked by Kimmy 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to replace 8 double hung windows with top insulation value

2007-04-10 02:55:02 · 3 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

For example: people have rearranged my belongings in the medicince cabinet, moved my grandmother's antique dresser and damaged the mirror in the process, pulled apart my kitchen table and not put it back together, and left ALL the lights on in the house after a showing. The most disgusting occurence happened yesterday though. Someone used my bathroom (which was spotless when I left) and was kind enough to leave some rather nasty "evidence" behind. I always thought it was appropriate to open closet doors and cabinets to check the space but you should leave the house as you found it. Any words of advice other than installing a hidden camera to see what else really goes on during a showing?

2007-04-10 02:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by caswell357 1 in Other - Home & Garden

And there's been a major problem with a burst water main and so the traffic has all been diverted. What would have been a perfect day, quiet and traffic free, is now hell on earth.
I cannot leave my house. What do you do?

2007-04-10 02:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by True Blue Brit 7 in Other - Home & Garden

We have wild blackberry patches growing all over the back yard, we have sprayed them with round up, put weed killer down, but nothing is keeping them away! They are growing all around my childrens play equipment! Any ideas???

2007-04-10 02:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by peterpan123 3 in Garden & Landscape

My wife and I just bought a house. It was built in 1930.....it has central ac/heat. It has has a breaker box (not fuses), but is a pretty small box.


Problem: the lights dim back and forth mainly when the well pump kicks on. Is this most likely the wiring or the pump making this happen. When I kick the ac on it dims alittle, but only when it is kicking on. Somebody told me that is could be the "point box" on the pump (needs to be changed) Could this be the problem.

I don't want our house to burn down, is the lights dimming on and off a signal that the wiring could be problematic?

Thanks for the help in advance

2007-04-10 02:19:25 · 7 answers · asked by to be announced 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The yard is not too big for a rototiller but big enough for the bobcat. The rental price is the same for either. I'm going to re-sod the yard when I'm done.

2007-04-10 02:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by the Dude 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 02:02:38 · 12 answers · asked by sweety_chick162 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just moved into a new house and my bathroom has a cream/tan color bathtub and sink. I'd like to be able to paint my walls a fun color but im not sure what would look good or match.

2007-04-10 01:59:38 · 8 answers · asked by shawk611 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

OK. I have to admit that I hate to clean, but considering it has to be done, what is the best and most efficient way to clean a one bedroom apartment? I don't have the funds to hire someone, so any advice/list to keep me organized and on track would be appreciated

2007-04-10 01:58:36 · 4 answers · asked by jessereczek 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

While drying clothes last night, the dryer works except for the heating part. It is an electric GE dryer which my wife and I purchased about 7 years ago. I am assuming that there is a part that needs to be replaced which is the heating element of some sort. Am I correct? What could the problem be and how much might it cost to fix? Is it worth fixing or will it be less expensive to just buy a new one? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-10 01:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by Chris F 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi everyone and thanks for caring and making some time to read this.

Well, my problem is that on the 1st of April we (my husband, 4 year old, 7 month old and I) came to move here to our new place and but before we moved in I ask the LandLady if there was any infestations of any kind and she of course said no.

We moved in and the first day was cool. The second day I noticed a small nasty looking roach creeping in my 7 month olds room. I was soooo pissed. (You don't want that near your kids)

Todays the 10th and so far I was say that my husband and I have step on about over 200 roaches, no lie..
I called the landlady about the problem but she really doesn't seem to care.

What could I use to eliminate them naturally without harsh chemicals, cause remember, I do have a 4 year old and a 7 month old.

Once again, thankyou!

2007-04-10 01:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am wanting to make a chandelier with cups and saucers added.Has anyone done this and can give me some directions on how to do?What kind of drill bit?

2007-04-10 01:46:38 · 7 answers · asked by willis46123 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi all,

I've been thinking about jacking my job in and rennovating houses for a living. I've managed to rennovate my last three houses, and I'd quite like to do it for a living now.

I'm an architectural technician by trade and I'm more than handy at DIY (not registered though for gas or electrical maintenance sadly).

My question is about raising capital for the purchase of a property that needs rennovation. I appreciate that normal mortgages are not applicable, so can I obtain a self build mortgage or something like that as I would do if I were building myself? Can I get investors? Any advice would be greatfully received.

Steve

2007-04-10 01:46:14 · 2 answers · asked by Steven N 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I use baking soda a lot to help with household chores because it's effective, sans fragrance, eats odors, it's non-toxic, and effective. However I was wondering if it has antiseptic properties since I hear it is actually a type of acid.

2007-04-10 01:46:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Got a 30ft(ish) connifer in the back garden, looking to get it chopped down, how much should it cost me, is it a stupid idea to have a go myself, i own a trusty chainsaw.

2007-04-10 01:34:00 · 4 answers · asked by Mr B 1 in Garden & Landscape

I want to use something that would get rid of little insects that eat on the leaves of my healthy petunia plants.

But is there some alternative solutions rather than dangerous chemicals?

2007-04-10 01:14:31 · 4 answers · asked by aaron b 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-10 01:06:14 · 2 answers · asked by tex 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a house and the cabinets are unattractive. I saw at Lowes about "refacing"??? I also saw a look called the "casual kitchen" where there are no doors and the cabinets are painted. What do you think would be best?

2007-04-10 01:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by Ahphooey 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I can't afford to by new furniture right now but some of my stuff needs to be redone. Anyone have any tips on how to paint a dresser/coffee table etc.?

2007-04-10 00:54:35 · 9 answers · asked by mechelle68 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-10 00:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a water bubbler and i bought the 5 gallon jugs i fill them up at my local grocery store in a water fill station i dont know how to clean them though they are starting to smell and i did clean one with bleach and water but dont you have to scrub the insides with something or will the bleach touching it kill on contact any other ideas would be great thank you

2007-04-10 00:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by melissa03835 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm looking to buy a garden tiller. I've talked to a couple stores, Home Depot, Lowes etc and they all say they both have their good points and bad points which leaves me with not much to go on except someone who has used both.

2007-04-10 00:34:30 · 15 answers · asked by Carlp 2 in Garden & Landscape