Home & Garden - 19 April 2007

Someone said that you cant flush ANYTHING except toilet paper (and excretion) down a septic system. (I don't know what else you would flush down there anyway?????) so what is the difference between the two

2007-04-19 23:51:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I just moved into a new house and have found that there is an odd white buildup at the opening of the faucet in the bathroom sink. It's really disgusting and I wonder if it affects the water coming through it in a bad way. What is the best way to get rid of it?
And does anyone know the best way to clean/prevent mildew on a shower curtain?

2007-04-19 23:45:27 · 18 answers · asked by ...that´s what she said. 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Here a road, there a bridge, then a flyover, a high rise and so... Trees in our Garden City are paying the price for infrastructure projects that go by varied names.Some are crudely pruned,some are simply chopped.
Should our green resources pay for our urban needs ???

2007-04-19 23:00:12 · 16 answers · asked by Hope Summer 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-19 22:24:20 · 5 answers · asked by miss oxon 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-04-19 21:57:33 · 0 answers · asked by Peter 1 in Garden & Landscape

They land on my TV aerial and every day I have to go and clean up the mess. I can't put the spikes up because they sit on TV aerial. I've asked silly neighbour to stop feeding them but she won't listen. Any suggestions - if the answer is a gun then please tell me where to buy and what type of gun you need.

2007-04-19 21:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by georgeygirl 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I have to build a small wall from breeze blocks, but have never attempted this before, and so have never mixed my own cement before.
What's the correct ratio of sand/cement/water to make a good strong mortar mix?

2007-04-19 20:50:43 · 12 answers · asked by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-19 20:42:24 · 12 answers · asked by wayne g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I sure do hope there's something that can be done that isn't too expensive. I'm retired. Thanks for your input. Summer

2007-04-19 20:35:05 · 7 answers · asked by summer1948_2004 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-19 20:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Cynthia D 1 in Garden & Landscape

my name is sheela and my husband name is sh.jawahar singh birthdate is 8/11/66, birthplace is delhi, i dont know time , we got married on 12/12/93.

2007-04-19 20:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by sheela g 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am in New Jersey and have two dwarf citrus trees (one Washington Navel Orange, and the other a Dancy Tangerine tree) and I am not going to blow over 100$ on a grow light. The trees themselfs coast me over 100$. Anyone know of any alternatives to grow lights? Rite now I have a flourecent light over the two of them, very close to the top of the trees, the trees are only 2 feet tall and are 3 years old and have yet to bloom or bear fruit. I am hoping to have them bloom as soon as possible and I think the problem may be due to the fact that they are'nt getting enough light. They have been in sun for most of their lifes and I just recently , a week ago, moved them to the flourecent light. Please, any alternatives are welcome! Thanks in advance!

2007-04-19 20:05:57 · 2 answers · asked by julian c 2 in Garden & Landscape

I planted some cherry tomatoes in my vegie garden but they are growing straight up like trees, is this productive? If not, should I tip them and how do I go about this without damaging the plant. I live in Australia.

2007-04-19 19:44:08 · 5 answers · asked by sjbcurry 1 in Garden & Landscape

Is there any ways to stop my fish getting eat!?! A net looks unsightly.

2007-04-19 19:31:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My grandfather recently died and his house is to be sold. In the garden is a beautiful camellia, which was his pride and joy. It is too big to transplant but I would love to know if i can take cuttings to grow on in my own garden.
Thanks in advance

2007-04-19 19:28:55 · 6 answers · asked by thecat 4 in Garden & Landscape

doing a 'color scheme' this year and have decided on white....thinking of planting the following in pots:

white caladium (sp)
white petunias
white pansies
allysium
white geraniums
white nicotina
white daisies

any other ideas for pots with white flowers???

2007-04-19 19:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by C Shannon 3 in Garden & Landscape

My pool has been under construction since sept. 2006. Chris Esposito(owner of Windmill Pools) has no intention of finishing our pool He won't even return our calls! Buyer beware!!!!

2007-04-19 19:11:45 · 2 answers · asked by dwmc_flash 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Gardenia plant that I have had for about 3 years. It is a very healthy plant, BUT, for the last 2 years it has not flowered. What can I do to get it to flower?

2007-04-19 19:02:28 · 1 answers · asked by Candy Noel 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-19 18:46:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently removed wallpaper that came down failry easy. After it was removed I noticed it leaves glue residue on the wall. I also noticed in a few places where it looks as if the very outside layer of sheetrock was removed. I have sanded the wall and it is pretty smooth, but I can still see the speckled remnants of where the glue was. When I wash the wall with a sponge and paint it with primer will these spots be noticable? Also, do I need to put mud in the small places that the outside layer flaked off? Do I need a heavier grit sand paper to take more off?

2007-04-19 18:35:08 · 6 answers · asked by thespartan19 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

what equipment to use and if there is any chemicals which can take out old paint and what is the good quality paint for this iron gait and fence

2007-04-19 18:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by Jackozy 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-04-19 18:17:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the safest way of killing or scaring way rats off my street? I have 3 dogs that always touch everything and was wondering if there is a way to get rid of rats with out harming my pets.

2007-04-19 18:09:44 · 7 answers · asked by dolcetrend 1 in Other - Home & Garden

could be using one a lot this summer. don't want to have to rent one each day i may need one. what brands and how much can i expect to spend? what about compressors? i'll need this gun to do a porch and possibly a roof. needs to be able to use all sorts of nails.

2007-04-19 17:46:58 · 9 answers · asked by erselius 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-19 17:15:25 · 3 answers · asked by Gladys L 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does crown moulding have to form a triangle when it touches the ceiling...or can it just be flushed against the wall...will it look bad?

2007-04-19 16:53:45 · 9 answers · asked by flako1 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I bought a pair of dress pants, and they are a bit too big, so I am curious if they will shrink when I wash and dry them. They are 63% Polyester, 34% Rayon, and 3% Spandex.

2007-04-19 16:51:18 · 7 answers · asked by Kyla 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just redid my bathroom with a rustic theme - earthtone calls and ceiling, twig shelves, barnwood towel rack, mason jar soap dispenser, etc. Now I'm trying to think of what I could use for shower curtain rings (to put the curtain on the rod) that would fit in with this theme. Many cabin stores sell "lodge" type cutesy pinecones, moose, elk, etc. type rings, but I'm not looking for cutesy. I'm looking for truly rustic.

2007-04-19 16:30:09 · 8 answers · asked by KristenCO 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am wanting to replace our covered porch. i use treated wood for the support structure, but what do use for the areas that are going to be seen? what choices do I have? i plan on painting the wood. i'm thinking baout using the compostie material for the flooring.

2007-04-19 16:26:19 · 6 answers · asked by erselius 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-19 16:16:29 · 2 answers · asked by whitewizard07 1 in Decorating & Remodeling