Home & Garden - 22 April 2007

2007-04-22 11:43:26 · 5 answers · asked by drama_qn 2 in Garden & Landscape

I was wondering if there is a reason why it is advised to start growing plants from in a small pot versus starting the seeds in a large pot.

2007-04-22 11:41:06 · 4 answers · asked by L.R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have one American Beauty bush and it does great! Very fragrant, so I plan to plant some more, and I am looking for some suggestions for other good varieties, ones that are fragrant, big roses, preferably either red or sunset colors. Thanks!

2007-04-22 11:12:35 · 8 answers · asked by Lady Morgana 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-22 10:54:39 · 3 answers · asked by fbtony 1 in Garden & Landscape

i just bought these ice cream bowls, and on the inside of the bowl are the stickers. how can i get them off quickly, with no sticky residue?

2007-04-22 10:53:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

My boxwoods had buds and then the new leaves of the season appeared. We then had three nights of hard freeze and all new growth is white, yellow or dead. Is it better to remove those leaves which were apparently affected (all the new growth) or leave Mother Nature alone. Is there a chance of regrowth this season or will we simply have to wait until next year? The yews which survived the freeze do have new growth since the freeze.

2007-04-22 10:47:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i want to erect a car port on the side of my house but don't know where to start.Anyhelp would be gladly received

2007-04-22 10:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by gilly_wadey 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have to store it outside and would like to protect it from the rain.

2007-04-22 10:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by dm289 2 in Garden & Landscape

it looked lik three daisies in one. it had one thick flat stem instead of a round one and the flower looked as though it had three heads in one. cant explain it very well, but should i just throw it out or would someone in the horticultural industry be excited by this? if so what do i do? no daft answers please this is actually a serious question. and yes i will report for point gaming.

2007-04-22 10:32:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I dont want to ruin mine.

2007-04-22 10:31:58 · 10 answers · asked by lexi loo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I planted anemones bulbs a few weeks ago along with some ixia bulbs. The ixia have sprouted and are growing fine. I am a little impatient and dug up the anemones to see what the heck was going on and I found that they had all turned to goo and there was no sign of germination. What is this, and what caused it? What is the best way to grow anemones?

2007-04-22 09:57:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I wish to wire an outdoor waterproof mains socket by tapping into an existing interior socket on the back wall of my house. I'm quite confident I can do it properly and it will be fused correctly etc. but would this now be in breach of regulations if not carried out by a registered electrician? I'm concerned about the new home information pack etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-04-22 09:51:58 · 16 answers · asked by BlackDog 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Our gas furnace was tagged yesterday due to a valve leak near the pilot light. It's over 40 years old and we've been advised it's too old to fix. My husband lost his job in October, and we're not exactly swimming in cash. Would you suggest getting another gas furnace? Any ideas that would warm our two-story home, 1500 sq.ft., and save money? Thanks.

2007-04-22 09:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by Margaret H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

they look black, like burnt wood. I always do the same thing every winter to put them to sleep.

2007-04-22 09:25:04 · 2 answers · asked by Aurora A 1 in Garden & Landscape

We will be doing a little each day. Can we store our brushes in the refrigerator or freezer overnight so we don't have to clean them every day? Or maybe there's another option. We'd appreciate any suggestions.

2007-04-22 09:10:37 · 12 answers · asked by kaloka 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-22 09:06:06 · 1 answers · asked by Wild B 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I buffed the button to get a scratch out and was left with a small spot that is lighter than the rest. How can I restore the color?

2007-04-22 09:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I buffed the button to get a scratch out and was left with a small spot that is lighter than the rest. How can I restore the color?

2007-04-22 08:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am building a new house in so cal and the inspector asked for me to fireblock the cario niche? What the heck is that.

If i have to build a chimeny. Do they sell them in the stores like a kit or how would i go about building one?

2007-04-22 08:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by snowteller 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm great at fixing things, but I tend to lack the ability to grow things very well.

I have a patch of dirt on the side of my house that gets daily foot traffic from kids and dogs. Fifteen feet wide, and fourty feet long.

I don't want or need a nice lawn as it's not a play area. I just want to cover it with something durrable that's green with minimal stickers in it, and fairly easy to maintain.

Sun, and shade mix. I was thinking about bermuda grass.
Your ideas?

2007-04-22 08:49:37 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. KnowItAll 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-22 08:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Billy G 1 in Garden & Landscape

what is the best type of sound insulation to put under a wooden floor. I am doing an attic conversion and have a plywood base on the 2nd floor and wish to put sound insulation between the plywood and the final pine flooring. I have heard acquistic cork is good but trojan underfloor padding is cheaper.What brand names can people recomend?
How good are they ?

2007-04-22 08:32:42 · 8 answers · asked by mchughe1 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i had my lawn mower in storage for about 5 months. it's an old mower that i got second hand, but it didn't give me a single problem last year. it always started right up with 1 or 2 pulls. i had it stored with gas in it, and someone told me i would see little bubbles in the tank if there was water in it, which i don't see. the oil is good, tried replacing the spark plug, air filter is good. it doesn't sound like it's even trying to start, but seems to sound slightly better when i take the spark plug out. is my mower just dead?

2007-04-22 08:26:46 · 9 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Yard Machine riding mower which has been blowing black smoke when it runs. Does anyone know what may be causing this?

2007-04-22 08:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

some clawfoot tubs are more rare and are worth more, is there a website i can go to to find the value of my tub. how much does it cost to restore an old clawfoot tub?

2007-04-22 07:44:13 · 2 answers · asked by tommartella1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

in a dining room? under the window sill or above? should the color match the wood flooring or the crown molding?

2007-04-22 07:08:22 · 4 answers · asked by rfxdwg01 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We keep running out of hot water... even this morning... I ran out after only being in the shower about 15 minutes, and I was the first in the family to shower... shouldn't it last longer than that?

So... how long should the hot water last? Please provide a source for your answer.

Thanks!

2007-04-22 07:05:06 · 9 answers · asked by me :) 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to plant some things in a small area in my front yard and was curious if I could use potting soil.

2007-04-22 07:01:32 · 8 answers · asked by tiphanilei 1 in Garden & Landscape

I just spent $200 putting in flower beds and plants and now my neighbors cats are peeing on my flowers killing them and burrying their poo in the flower beds! What can I do to stop them without killing my flowers? They come out in the middle of the night and I can't catch them.

2007-04-22 06:45:45 · 9 answers · asked by mrslucke 2 in Garden & Landscape

When people tile a floor it says you are suppose to start with the full piece right in the center of the room. Which doesn’t make since? Why not use the most visible wall start from there and go over so the wall has a full piece and that way you don't have to cut on both walls only one. If you start from the center you usually have to cut tile for both sides. I don't say because of none straight walls, this is assuming the wall you start with is straight

2007-04-22 06:41:12 · 8 answers · asked by Brad25 1 in Decorating & Remodeling