Home & Garden - 9 May 2007

2007-05-09 23:57:11 · 3 answers · asked by cowartatsugarmill 1 in Garden & Landscape

Are plantation shutters hard to keep clean? Are there any drawbacks to woods shutters being used INSIDE the house on windows instead of miniblinds?

2007-05-09 23:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by cowartatsugarmill 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-09 22:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by aidanj 3 in Other - Home & Garden

at my old house, in central ky, there was a vine growing like wild in my yard. the blooms were five petaled, white, and very fragrant. very much like jasmine. it was climbing in trees and along fences. (wish i had taken a start when i moved). does anyone know what this may have been, as i would love to have some more.

2007-05-09 22:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-09 20:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by stumo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a mobile home and the floor was rotten near the toilet. Someone came in to fix it. They replaced the board and cut the board around the bathroom.They board fits around the toilet but the toilet rocks when you sit on it. Is there anything that can be done to make the floor even?

2007-05-09 19:44:42 · 9 answers · asked by sumterboy45 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you think that the cheaper brands of bleach are weaker than Clorox?

2007-05-09 19:25:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-09 18:55:47 · 3 answers · asked by A Family Man 1 in Garden & Landscape

Ever since I moved into my apt. in LA, red sticky droplets appear on the bathroom walls. I guess the best way to describe the texture is it looks sap like.

I think it is related to the condensation on the wall after I take a shower, but my walls are all white! (Why are the droplets red?) I can't think of a logical explanation for the phenomenon. The apt (specifically, the bathroom) is really old. The place was built in 1921 and a lot of the paint in my apt is made of lead. (Not counting the parts that have been painted over each time a new tenant has moved in which I guess has been dozens of times). I know for a fact the bathroom walls were repainted a few days prior to me moving in.

Does anybody have any theories on why it's happening (or better yet an actual reason for why it's happening?) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-05-09 18:31:05 · 3 answers · asked by Rudy B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'd like to grow a pot of stevia but would like to know if it can be grown indoors?

2007-05-09 18:04:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

What is the most durable material to use for a California home to withstand potentially harmful weather in the future from global warming. Cost is not an issue. But I perfer the material to be environmentally friendly. Thanks a lot.

2007-05-09 18:01:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-09 17:22:19 · 5 answers · asked by CRISTINA J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

It has bright blue flowers, bees love it, hairy, stingy stems & leaves, roots go down to Australia! I always garden organically to preserve wildlife but this has now taken over my garden.I think it's called Akhlanet or Alkhanet or something.Help! Am in south U.K.

2007-05-09 17:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by freebird 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-09 17:07:53 · 4 answers · asked by robgwisdala 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am looking to buy this old farm house with two large barns on the property. One is in really good shape, and the other one has some amazing wood. Does anyone know companys or people that will buy the reclaimed barn wood. Or someone willing to take the barn down, and keep what they need?

2007-05-09 16:56:29 · 4 answers · asked by raegurl99 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

these things have moved 3 times in my yard and im trying to get rid of them for good,and have had no luck so far have used all kinds of poisons,and they have survived all of that ,so now im open to new ideas,these ants must be death proof,because nothing seems to bother them at all,i know someone out there has had this same problem,i need your solution to this problem.

2007-05-09 16:37:33 · 46 answers · asked by dodge man 7 in Garden & Landscape

i have to pick them up with tweezers every morning. can anyone tell me how to get rid of them permanently?

2007-05-09 16:31:48 · 15 answers · asked by MAGpie 4 in Garden & Landscape

I think it's because of the flowers and the heat, but I am quite scared of the flies so I don't walk outside anymore because then I have to face them. Is there anyway to kill the flies that's not bugspray?

2007-05-09 16:31:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-09 16:30:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Not sure of I should use this system. There are soo many ways to do a shower pan. This seems to be an easy way for a do-it yourselfer.

2007-05-09 16:29:35 · 1 answers · asked by brad 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

there is a septic leach field where I want to put it. At first I wanted to level the spot with sand and lay stone pavers, the area would be about 12 X 15 feet. But now I am worried about damagin the leach field wit possibly too much weight. As an alternative I am considering making a ground level deck instead, which would look the same as the deck, but that would need to rest on concrete blocks anyway, and wherever I put the block there would be even more damaging pressure under that small area. Does anyone know what is the maximum pressure allowed on the leach field? Also, I heard that if it gets clogged, I would need to rip out the patio to get to it. Any thoughts or advice would be greately appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Rick

2007-05-09 16:20:32 · 7 answers · asked by Rick 2 in Other - Home & Garden

the tulips have all seemed to die and most of the hyacinths flowers are dead the leaves are still green. does this mean they will grow back or should i just plant something else there????please help im trying so hard but im not having any luck. im in the chicago area and the spot is always sunny. thanx i would like something that lasts and i dont mind replanting every year

2007-05-09 16:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by felixnstacey@sbcglobal.net 2 in Garden & Landscape

Ok this is like a wicked random question but will anything happen to a air matress if it in the sun. I wanna tan tomorrow but I hate my porch so I wanna use my air matress but Im afriad it will pop or sumthin. Is there anything I can do to prevent it?

2007-05-09 16:13:12 · 10 answers · asked by xoamanda511ox 2 in Other - Home & Garden

If roundup herbicide is used on a 40 acre corn field, is it safe to seed the same 40 acres in brome/alfalfa hay in mid-Oct.'07 and expect a decent hay production by May/June '08?

2007-05-09 16:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by KL 1 in Garden & Landscape

Mu husband and I recently moved into our new house (we were married a little over 3 weeks ago) and the walls are bare. We like traditional styles with clean lines, any ideas on wall decor?

2007-05-09 16:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

my fiance and i just bought our first house and we are both excited to remodel and decorate it...but we have totally different ideas...i told him he can decorate his game room however he wants and hes excited about that but he also wants to decorate the entire house however he wants and he really just doesnt have good taste and i would like everything to be neutral so that we can have a high resale value.....i guess i dont really have a question i just need advice....or if you can let me know magazines or websites with good ideas.....thanks!!!!

2007-05-09 16:06:33 · 17 answers · asked by txbunny09 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Hey there. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. The home that we fell in love with needs some updating...mostly cosmetic. I was curious if you could give me round-about costs for the following repairs. I know that it is hard being that there is not much info about the house, but a rough idea is good since we really have no clue. Keep in mind that we will be updating the house "on a budget." I know I can spend a million $ updating a kitchen, but what do you think is the min I can get away with.
1. Exterior siding (the house is about 1700 sq ft. not sure if that helps)
2. bathroom tiles
3. updated kitchen (cabinets and floors)
4. A fence
5. Doors (bedroom and main doors)
6. Windows (I know there is at least one bay window, then the rest seem to be regular ol' windows).

Thanks!

2007-05-09 15:54:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

My neighbours just built a 12 foot fence at the back of my very small backyard (12ft long). I have about 2 feet between my deck and the fence. Any suggestions as to landscaping that would hide the face that the fence is practically bigger than my backyard?

2007-05-09 15:51:24 · 14 answers · asked by Sharmain 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have tried the regular stuff like spray paints and model car paint but they are either to shiney or dull gray. I need it to refinish a mirror frame. Is there a paint or technique I can try to get a brushed nickel and or stainless steel look?

2007-05-09 15:51:12 · 7 answers · asked by robyn 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-09 15:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs