Home & Garden - 8 May 2007

Would have railing and about 3 steps down to go into the lawn.

2007-05-08 06:25:46 · 1 answers · asked by Mackenzie & Kaylee's Mom 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have several different species of Ivy throughout my house, and none of them are getting enough sunlight. I want to move them to the only window I have that allows for morning to midafternoon light, and I would like to put them on a decorative table, problem is that my girls (my cats) LOVE to get any to any kind of plant I have. How do I keep them from eating, laying on and digging in my house plants? Do not suggest anything that will harm them, that is out of the question! Thank you all for the help!

2007-05-08 06:22:49 · 14 answers · asked by phluttr_bye 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Been having some issues with my gas-powered push mower.

A little background:
What used to happen is it would crank up, last about 30-45 minutes, then die and it wouldn't start again like it was "tired" or something. The thing is, it usually cranks up and runs fine for another 30-45 minutes by the time I'm back to mowing the lawn again. This time, however, it died after about 30 minutes, and wouldn't crank 2-days later (today) for me to finish the lawn.

Problem:
I usually have to hit the primer about 20 times, then the engine turns over, and runs for about 2 seconds, then dies. I can keep it running "manually," though: I hit the primer 15-20-ish times, pull-start, then once it starts to die about 2 seconds later, I hit the primer again and it will keep running so long as I keep hitting the primer.

What's going on????

(btw, does it cost much to take it to a small engine repair shop?)

2007-05-08 06:16:31 · 6 answers · asked by Jeffrey M 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-08 06:07:52 · 9 answers · asked by shermisme 3 in Other - Home & Garden

it has a crack in it and it is also leaking at the joint

2007-05-08 06:04:38 · 4 answers · asked by pretyangeleyez 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a farily young tomato plant (maybe a foot and a half high) in my garden in AZ in pretty much full sun. The top of the plant is doing great, it is very green and getting taller pretty quick. The bottom branches of the plant are dying and turning brown one by one. The plant is producing both flowers and tomatoes and there is no signs of rot on the bottom of any of the tomatoes (which I believe is a result of over watering). Any ideas what might cause this?

My whole garden is set up on a drip system and 2 GPH drip heads that turn on at 6AM for 4 min and then again at 1:30 in the afternoon for 4 min. I turned them on twice since the soil drys out SO fast here.

2007-05-08 05:59:22 · 3 answers · asked by 65stang 3 in Garden & Landscape

our lawn has patches and is growing very slow...

2007-05-08 05:55:18 · 8 answers · asked by canadian angel 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-08 05:49:36 · 6 answers · asked by lauriebug98 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a bunch of bricks left over from my house, and I want to use them for a space in my patio that doesnt get much sun and all i have is weeds. How do I prepare the area to lay it down??

2007-05-08 05:49:33 · 7 answers · asked by nadkins26 4 in Garden & Landscape

Is it true that if you file a claim with your home owners insurance, they'll likely terminate your coverage and not pay the claim? I heard that as soon as you file a claim, the Insurance company cancels your policy. Has this ever happened to anyone? Has anyone else ever heard of this? dalisash@comcast.net

2007-05-08 05:45:48 · 4 answers · asked by Lisa R 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What do you think of patterened wallpaper , plain and textured what would you choose ?

2007-05-08 05:40:51 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My yard is filled with flowering weeds. Some are purple some are blue and some are dark red. I tried using Step 2 (the fertilizer with weed control). I did it just before it rained, like you're supposed to. It didn't work. My backyard looks like a garden rather than a yard of green grass! What should I do?

2007-05-08 05:40:27 · 3 answers · asked by MysteryWriter 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-08 05:38:55 · 8 answers · asked by Kathy R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

and it had rained for 3 days straight...would u u still attempt to MOW it?

2007-05-08 05:34:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

What kind of detergent could I use as a House wash. I want to clean the steel siding but I'm worried if I don't use the right soap that I could end up ruining my yard. I also have hedges and some rose bushes that I don't want to ruin either. Name brands and where I could buy it would be very helpful. Price would be helpful as well. Thank you in advance.

2007-05-08 05:33:09 · 5 answers · asked by David F 3 in Garden & Landscape

It is an internal wall. not raising or falling damp as it is about 1 metre from the floor and is only a foot high and is creeping across the wall. what can i do?

2007-05-08 05:29:43 · 6 answers · asked by Graham M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have what seems to be a different type of canna lilly--Do all types multiply when planted?

2007-05-08 05:27:11 · 2 answers · asked by pattihoffman7 1 in Garden & Landscape

When i turn the dial to D (to drain excess water), it keeps turning to the line that means it has stopped, without actually draining the water. Is it going to be a big job or is it something i can fix myself (bearing in mind i'm useless with electricals)

2007-05-08 05:23:47 · 2 answers · asked by Dave G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-08 05:02:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Products, methods, procedures please and thank you....

2007-05-08 04:50:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-08 04:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Can't afford to buy all new applinces so I decided to try and find out if I can paint them. That means the frig, stove/oven and sink. Would appreciate any information.

Thanks,
Linda

2007-05-08 04:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by lindacr 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Say something like one story, four bedroom, two or three bath, not too too huge just nice size. Just a little estimate on what you think.

2007-05-08 04:32:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Where can i buy these also ?? I can't find anything online, its very frustrating.

2007-05-08 04:30:04 · 1 answers · asked by SomeRandomGuy 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I placed them between a moistened paper towel in a dark place - nothing happening. I also placed a couple in a moist peat pot - nothing happening.

2007-05-08 04:28:25 · 6 answers · asked by apples 3 in Garden & Landscape

We're using 6ft 4x4 posts, opposite each other; and using 2x4 posts to create a "T" for each post. Husband has 4 eye bolts, (2 on each side). We're using a "plastic" line we bought from Home Depot. Husband set posts into ground using concrete, as well and with the weight of the clothes on the line - the line has dipped dramatically in the middle and the posts have begun to lean forward as well.

I'm home alone during the day and hubby works late alot, so I need a quick and easy fix that'll allow me to get my laundry done (no heavy lifting as I'm 7 months pregnant, as well). Any suggestions?

2007-05-08 04:27:52 · 10 answers · asked by culley230 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-08 04:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by Danny B 1 in Garden & Landscape

What heirloom varieties would you recommend? There are so many - I never know what to choose! I used to get heirlooms at the farmers' market in Berkeley, CA. They had a few kinds. Cherokee Purple was my favorite - very rich flavor, but I liked some of the red varieties too. I might like to try some green varieties for frying. I am in Ohio now. What would you recommend that would be similar to what I like, rich and delicious? How about some verities with interesting stories?

2007-05-08 04:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by Jonathan P 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-08 04:06:02 · 14 answers · asked by Dawn B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

A friend of the family gave me the book, The Secret Garden, when I was about 10 years old. I loved the story, and wanted to have a garden. The next year, my family let me have a space about 10 ft. by 15 ft., and that was my first garden. It didn't have walls around it, like the one in the story, but it was still special! Later, I had an elderly friend, (and mentor) named Elisabeth, who taught me many things about plants (and life, too!) She was like an extra grandmother, and she was kind and wise.

2007-05-08 04:04:49 · 13 answers · asked by roo285 2 in Garden & Landscape