Home & Garden - 4 May 2007

My furniture color is a redish brown, and i already know what i want as a bedroom theme which is a romatic chocolate sort of feel. But im lost on it. i dont know what kind of paint color i should use, and im not sure if a bed canopie could go with my ideas.

So basically its a white wall red-brown furniture, with mocha brown comforters. i know its kinda confusing please help!

2007-05-04 14:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My daughter is doing research for a paper, and this is the only thing I could not find on the search engines

2007-05-04 14:24:17 · 2 answers · asked by custosnox 1 in Garden & Landscape

After running My Huskee mower. My 18HP motor will not start after it is has ran for an hour or so. I have rebuilt the carb, took advice and got a new magneto, new plugs. When trying to restart the engine, I smell raw fuel when I try to restart hot.. I've set the float level even with the top plate, I've also tried dropping it way down. Is there a "check" in the carb that I'm missing. This is Year 2 with this problem, I cannot afford to take it to service... Thank You In Advance.

2007-05-04 14:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by Alan P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I plan to build one at my new house and pay homage to this great man.

2007-05-04 14:11:54 · 4 answers · asked by Mike R 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

Most of everything I read says to sand lightly but someone told me they did not sand between coats and did not have a problem with the new coat adhering. I have already put one coat of fast drying Minwax polyurethane down. There is a new polyurethane from Minwax that says you do not have to sand between coats.....but, I already have the other kind of Minwax down that does recommend sanding. I didn't know whether to sand and put down the new kind with 2 more coats without sanding in between OR put the same kind down without sanding and see what happens....

2007-05-04 14:08:28 · 12 answers · asked by beavis079 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My parents have had the same furniture since the 70's.

2007-05-04 14:03:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Mine is Argiope. They're so docile and BIG. Plus the perform a great service in catching and eating insects. I get them in my garden every year.

2007-05-04 13:52:13 · 8 answers · asked by Dr_M_VanNostrand 4 in Garden & Landscape

i saw part of a segment on an early morning nbc news show. i only caught the tail end of it. but they said something about how millions of bees had disappeared.has anyone else heard of this.

2007-05-04 13:21:55 · 7 answers · asked by out for justice. 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Without using a pump. I know I saw it happen, but how?

2007-05-04 13:17:51 · 10 answers · asked by Hicktown girl66 6 in Garden & Landscape

walls are white now, dining and coffe tables are glass w/dark brown framing, chairs and sofas are light brown tile light brown, kitchen will be a soft green deco w/sunflowers. please help i want a nice color that will make my living room look welcoming spacious and not dark looking.. thank you

2007-05-04 13:05:03 · 9 answers · asked by alphaprincess06 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The root ball size is 14 inches and maybe 4-5 inches are sticking out of the ground. I put dirt all around it to cover and mulched it. Should I be ok?

2007-05-04 12:54:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

1) order and pay for a device that sucks in all the mosquitos from your backyard

2) Find a healthy bat, to keep in your backyard to feast on mosquitos, to save money?

3) Painstakely wear a lot of 'Deet' Off and shower it off before goin to bed.

4) Your other suggestion & why?

2007-05-04 12:42:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

they are about 6 inches tall and have been harden off outside. I want to put them in 5 gallon container and take care of them that way. Any suggestion?

2007-05-04 12:14:08 · 3 answers · asked by Bonduesa 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-04 11:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by kris r 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in an apartment in los angeles. My bedroom in specific is always a blazing inferno in the afternoons due to the direct sunlight pouring through the closed miniblinds of my windows. I have installed a portable air conditioner in the room, but because the venting hose has to connect vertically to the window, I can only bring the mini blinds down halfway, allowing even more sun in than before.

What I need to do is remove the miniblinds and install curtains to block the sun. I've been looking at curtains designed to block out the sun called blackout thermal curtains. However, they advertise that they "Keep heat in", which is the opposite of what I want to do. Would the inverse also apply that they would maintain the cooler temperatures when the air conditioner is running? I would assume so, but I always like to ask first before making an uneducated purchase.

Thanks

2007-05-04 11:51:07 · 3 answers · asked by Xeo 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I moved into a home almost 1 year ago. There is a plant next to my door that I was told was a hydrangea bush. It still has not produced any flowers. Why? Is there something I can do to help it flower?

2007-05-04 11:40:46 · 7 answers · asked by CHOCOBEAR 2 in Garden & Landscape

I left open batteries on my office desk and they leaked stripping the cherry color paint and leaving whitish scrath marks on my beautiful all-wood table. How can I fix the problem and make the scratches less visable?

2007-05-04 11:33:52 · 2 answers · asked by idacosmo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 10000 sq ft lot with around 20 large maple trees around 150 to 200 ft each. Do people pay for these trees? heard from friend that sawmills will pay thousands for good lot of trees. Is this true? what about getting someone to clear it for me for free in exchange for firewood.?

2007-05-04 11:26:33 · 4 answers · asked by Carbon steel 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-04 11:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by spot 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am going to buy two 8 ft long 6"x6" post and two 4 ft 6"x6" posts weather treated of course.
Then I plan to dig a 2 1/4 foot hole about 45 feet apart and drop the posts in the holes and pour a bunch of cement around them. Then wait about 2-3 days and hook the rope on the poles at each end. I need a suggestion on how to mount the top pole on. Is there a way to screw it in? I also plan to cut a couple of 2x4's to act as a wedge for the top part.
Do you think my clothes line pole will stay standing up or should I come up with another idea? Also is 2 1/4 feet deep enough to hold the pole up and how wide should it be?
I need help I do realize. This is what happens when your an unmarried, ambitious 43 yr old with the kids raised.

2007-05-04 10:53:54 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-04 10:52:26 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle M 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i was cutting the bushes yesterday and got picked by a few thorns so it gave me a thought.....why do they have thorns?

2007-05-04 10:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by Princess LovAngel 4 in Garden & Landscape

There is a slope to the concrete (which is fine because it slopes towards a drain) but it looks very patchy. There aren't any cracks in it because I think it was laid well but over the years drains etc have been moved and now it's all looking a bit grim. Can you skim over the whole surface with more concrete or do you have to dig it all up?

2007-05-04 10:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What color should I paint a 13 year old girl's room?

2007-05-04 10:18:46 · 9 answers · asked by girl881 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am re decorating my room and im gonna paint it either lime green or lime green and pink. What are some themes that would go with that? It is for a teenage girl.

2007-05-04 10:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by girl881 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am considering installing a real hardwood floor in a small (half bath) because it is directly off a main hall where we will be puting hardwood. Installing the hardwood floor would result in raising the toilet about half an inch. Will this pose a problem? or can I get some kind of thicker wax ring and a set of longer floor bolts?????

2007-05-04 10:07:16 · 12 answers · asked by JGee 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Our entire neighborhood is infested with rats since they are building a new development down the street. We have killed a few rats with traps, but our dogs are getting smarter and starting to eat the bait (peanut butter) and I'm afraid they are going to get snapped by the trap. What else do people use? The exterminator gave up!

2007-05-04 10:06:55 · 7 answers · asked by surfncali2000 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-04 10:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have always wanted to see a beautiful cascade of waters flowing over my toilet bowl rim. Can I accomplish this by myself or should I make some laxative brownies and throw a party?

2007-05-04 10:00:08 · 12 answers · asked by Internet King 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My neighbor has said he doesn't care about his yard, so he's unlikely to do anything to treat it. He also lets the dandelions go to seed, and mows without a bag. Our yards are the only ones in the neighborhood that don't use a chemical service throughout the year. I'm willing to use Round-Up and start all over, but is there any point if the neighbor doesn't do anything? I'd prefer to stay organic if possible.

2007-05-04 09:52:33 · 12 answers · asked by Pam B 1 in Garden & Landscape