Home & Garden - 18 April 2007

All of the new leaves on the trees died. Will they return this year?

2007-04-18 03:51:14 · 3 answers · asked by Karen B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I received an Easter Lily plant for Easter (obviously) it is blooming and doing very well. Can I plant this and if so, where, when and how. Plus is it better to keep it inside or out and will it bloom again?

2007-04-18 03:48:23 · 3 answers · asked by danczar1 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-18 03:46:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi-toilet-shower-and tubs backup with yucky when flushing also this last time it did smell in one of the tubs. I have heard gurgling on occasion. I plunged all went down, but this is the third time this has happened. Manufactured home on septic that is only 3 years old and only 2 of us, I am very careful not to put garbage down the drains or to much water.
Can I snake it myself and if so do I go through the toilet or the drainpipe near the septic outside? (If I can get it opened) Also I was told it might be the filter underground by the septic and it might need changing or cleaning can I do this myself?? Please any help appreciated!

2007-04-18 03:40:26 · 7 answers · asked by golfalots 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-18 03:33:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

yes. it was a stupid thing i did. but now i have wax in my oven. i wiped away what i could see, then went over it again with a cloth hopefully to get what i couldn't see. i tried heating the oven a little, to melt the invisible wax a bit, then wiping again.
BUT the last time i tried using my oven, it just started smoking, and i don't want to be carbon monoxified, if ya know what i mean...
SO MY QUESTION IS how do i get wax out of my oven? would it work if i just cranked up the heat, turned on a fan and left it to clean itself? are there any products that might be helpful? thanks

2007-04-18 03:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

This bra doesn't have laundering instructions! I assume it must be hand washed. Any suggestions on detergent? Wash before wearing? If you can't wring it out do you just hang it dripping wet? Help!! Thanks!

2007-04-18 03:22:38 · 6 answers · asked by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-18 03:22:23 · 2 answers · asked by shokasugi007 2 in Garden & Landscape

flower arrangement in home furnishing

2007-04-18 03:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My sister is doing a project and she needs 5 different kinds of flowers; dicots and monocots.

2007-04-18 03:19:53 · 4 answers · asked by speaking_my_mind 3 in Garden & Landscape

I just bought a house and the floor is done in ceramic tile (white and light grey) with black grout between the joints. I have it throughout the kitchen, diningroom, entry, 2 bathrooms, hallway and laundryroom. What can I do to lighten it up?

2007-04-18 03:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by Tara 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-18 03:16:41 · 12 answers · asked by waterboy 1 in Garden & Landscape

They are about 2 - 3 inches high. Should I leave them in the little pots they are in for now until established a bit more OR re-pot them into bigger pots now?

2007-04-18 03:14:02 · 8 answers · asked by sue w 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-18 03:13:22 · 4 answers · asked by tman103 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I currently have a dishwasher air gap correctly installed by the homebuilder. I'm going to install a reverse osmosis water system, so I'm going to remove teh air gap, and replace it with the purified water dispenser.

My question is, what do I need to do to bypass the air gap, and have the DW empty out directly into the disposal? An air gap is not required in my area. My home inspector went over it briefly with me, but stupid me, I wasn't paying close attention.
Thanks!

2007-04-18 03:07:32 · 6 answers · asked by John P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I borrowed a wire dog crate (Coated wire pretty heavy duty) and my crazy beagle messed up the front including pulling some wires off. Is there some way I can fix this at home? I plan on telling her but I at least want to have it fixed!

2007-04-18 03:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by Roshelle B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a new roomate. i told her several times not to use them, becuase we used them to use the toilet. She doesn't wanna wash the dishes without gloves becuase she could hurt her nails, so she went behind my back at night and washed the dishes with them. I was willing to wash them myself, which i have done a few times already, even though the deal was I cook and she clean. she agreed. I would rather do it myself than have her promise and not do it. I'm furious and i donno what to do. am i right to be angry? how sck will we get from this? she thinks clorox will fix everything, but i think it's overrated, esspecially for this. what should i do?

2007-04-18 03:00:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-04-18 02:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by chris 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I only have 3 sides to do, 20ft, 20ft, and 20 ft. Homedepot on line said that each peice of wood is $2.69 and a post is $6.49. I don't know how much of what I need. do I also need cement? And do I need to stain it or something? Roughly how much will this cost me?

2007-04-18 02:48:06 · 3 answers · asked by comfymrschafer 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have been using Murphey's. It is ok, but the floors don't seem to shine like they used to. I have read conflicting opinions on this, so I wanted to ask again.

2007-04-18 02:43:22 · 5 answers · asked by EHFAR 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

It is such an eye sore to go outside on a beautiful sunny day, just to see a pile of garbage burning in the yard next to mine. He doesn't even put it in a barrel or anything, just right on the ground. The grass is dead and there are ashes all around. This is a beautiful neighborhood around here except the big black burnt pile of garbage right off the road (when it's not on fire). This aggrivates me so bad. Not only does it look bad but think of how it's affecting the enviroment. Please, if there is any law or regulations or anything, please let me know?

2007-04-18 02:31:20 · 12 answers · asked by July 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Trex settled a class action lawsuit a short while back concerning decking before 2004. I also seen a lot of complaints on the product dating back from 2005 and earlier. Since then I haven't seen may recent complaints. Is Trex a good solution for composite deck? Are the alleged mold problems been fixed in their product? Has anyone had problems with Trex purchased in 2005 or later? (I know there are other products out there but I haven't been able to get it for a cost near that of Trex arround me)

2007-04-18 02:02:22 · 2 answers · asked by Kinz 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A question to help a friend of mine. He's an interior decorator and has problems removing paint from his hands, specially round his nails. Even white spirit does not seem to help remove all of the paint. Can anybody else recommend another home remedy that won't burn the skin from his hands.
best answer get him/herself 10 points.

2007-04-18 01:58:59 · 14 answers · asked by peter gunn 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

Do I go with pressure treated pine or regular pine (or other type of wood) (because of the mostiure content) I am looking to replace the railings on my deck with white and add a pergola. They need to be white to match other surrounding elements. Also what kind of paint? (oil-based, exterior?)
One note: please don't say cedar, since paint and cedar don't react well together. Thanks in advance!!!

2007-04-18 01:43:46 · 8 answers · asked by Kinz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Will this mean no apples & pears ?
The blossems have already gone .

2007-04-18 01:34:32 · 1 answers · asked by kate 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in OKLA and it wouldn't survive our winters in the ground. If so, what would be the potting mixture
Thanks
CLS

2007-04-18 01:29:35 · 4 answers · asked by CLS 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in SW Michigan on the lake. I plant Morning Glories every year. They are lovely! I generally plant them in late May and they come out in August. Can I start them inside? As long as they have plenty of sun, they should be okay, right? They do need full sun, correct? I've been having problems with them the past few years. #1 problem is bugs esp. those Afids (sorry, I can't spell it!) and Japanese beetles, spray seems to harm the plants. #2 I plant them in a pot and let them grow on an IVY covered thick post. The Ivy seems to overpower them. I don't think the two should be together, am I right? Now, the Ivy grows from the ground and not the pot so the Morning Glories do get their own water. Should I plant them somewhere different without IVY? Also, what kind of soil is best? And are there certain products I can use to speed up the growing process? AND LASTLY, Can I put them in partial sun? Oh, sorry! One more! What are MOONFLOWERS, THEY ARE LIKE MORNING GLORIES?

2007-04-18 01:25:48 · 3 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Garden & Landscape

I want to learn more!
How does a electric drill work???

2007-04-18 00:17:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)