Home & Garden - 17 May 2007

My back porch gets direct morning sunlight. Anything I've put out there has burned up. Now I want to try the Cosmos flower. Are their any suggestions for plants that will take direct sunlight?

2007-05-17 15:58:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am building my online shabby chic home decor business, and am looking for tips to add a little charm to my packages. I have a super cute invoice (not too flashy) and always wrap the items in pink tissue paper before sending them. I am looking for other tips to help make packages more memorable. Any ideas?

2007-05-17 15:57:49 · 3 answers · asked by thelofings 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-17 15:57:29 · 1 answers · asked by jim j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

obviously. Well, it's not, and wants to fall off. I would like to put screen up somehow-since it's the only window in my bedroom-and summer will be here soon. my landlord isn't too keen on fixing stuff around here-what to do????

2007-05-17 15:23:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-17 15:20:50 · 7 answers · asked by texcpl30s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Took apart the blade assembly and all seems in order. Also ran with the door open using a screw driver to trick the safety--the machine is getting water. The blade will not shoot water at the dishes but the motor makes noises like its running. Is this something the lay homeowner can fix?

2007-05-17 15:20:00 · 2 answers · asked by thginknight13 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have some of both, which ones better pricewise and which ones better resault-wise

2007-05-17 15:04:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-17 14:52:36 · 4 answers · asked by joebillfromoldky 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a paper mache built flower vase. Is their a water repellent other than epoxy that I can paint on the bottom of the paper mache vase that when the vase is filled with water the water wion't leak out. Thanks

2007-05-17 14:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My question is: will I have to sand it down? There are several small ridges about 1/4 inch high. What will happen if I just lay the tile over it?

2007-05-17 14:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by michgzlr 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't know what's wrong with it. It'll flush but it won't fill up.

2007-05-17 14:41:50 · 8 answers · asked by ha. 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to get a nice indoor windowsill garden going, but have a very tight budget. So I've been saving used gallon milk jugs and Era clothes detergent containers to fashion into my 'pots'.

The problem is, these containers are very ugly. I've tried painting them with some basic craft paint I have, but it rubs right off after it dries and makes a big mess.

Any ideas on how I can decorate these plastic containers to look less cheap, classy not gaudy, and easy to do at home?

2007-05-17 14:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by Raising6Ducklings! 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need help with my sons room give me some ideas

2007-05-17 14:32:58 · 11 answers · asked by hobo231 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My freezer works great but the lower fridge part has stopped getting cold, light comes on but no cold air ????

2007-05-17 14:09:45 · 4 answers · asked by specialk1962 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It works fine until you put the deck down and suddenly it turns off. I've looked and looked for the fuse or whatever the cause is and have asked for help at our local riding mower fix it people. They are out of ideas and want me to bring it in. This is my last hope to fix it myself.

2007-05-17 14:08:35 · 2 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My little girl uses the room that I also want to set up as a room for guests (then she can bunk in with her teen sister if we have guests over). I was planning to buy a nice sofa bed for her room to have in there which could be opened up for guests. Then the sofa could be incorporated as part of her room (you know - a comfy place to sit and read stories). What color sofa bed should I buy? How can I decorate her room? The carpet is pale caramel and the walls cream. It is a blank canvas. She is only 1 year old but I want it to be girly/pretty - but also suitable for guests to stay in (you know - not completely covered in Disney Princesses or anything)

2007-05-17 13:51:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-17 13:44:18 · 6 answers · asked by smackthat27 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Could I use a tiny drill and then a larger one? What kind? Thanks!

2007-05-17 13:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by ARTmom 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-17 13:27:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I'm disappointed with most of the composite samples I've seen--Trex, etc.--because they stain terribly when you drop something greasy on them. I've found one brand that is all plastic and doesn't stain, but I don't like the colors (Procell). Does anyone have a composite deck that can stand up to having a grill and an eating area with two preschoolers on it??

2007-05-17 13:23:51 · 3 answers · asked by madhousewife 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i have an old dagger, from like wwII, an its really dull, and i wana sharpen it, so it gets razor sharp, i have a honeing stone, and a knife sharpener that just makes em' duller, i have a 2-stage manuall dimond hone, that works really well, but it still anint that sharp, how do i sharpen it more?

2007-05-17 13:21:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

.....if I paint the walls with a light bluish gray color and have cherry walnut furniture?

2007-05-17 12:41:06 · 5 answers · asked by axelf07 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

its out of control

2007-05-17 12:25:29 · 10 answers · asked by randy w 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a space outside my window where a bush died. I want a perennial flowering bush that flowers late in the year, summer or fall, New England climate, semi shade. I will plant it myself, about 4 feet circumference for branches would be desired, up to two to three feet depth of initial root planting. Ideas?

2007-05-17 11:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by John D 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-17 11:47:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I tried everything to clean them and to regain their shine. Then I had the bright idea to wax them. They looked great at first but now have turned dull. The guy at Lowe's told me not to use stripper on them so now I am lost. Please tell me you have the answer. Thank-you

2007-05-17 11:44:32 · 4 answers · asked by Stacy A 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just noticed that the underside of one of my dishwasher racks is rusty! I haven't noticed any rust on my dishes, but is this dangerous? I was washing my baby bottles in there!

2007-05-17 11:38:03 · 5 answers · asked by CatTech 3 in Other - Home & Garden

It's the only thing that I have on hand this late.

2007-05-17 11:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by theblackenedphoenix 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a space outside my window where a bush died. I want a perennial flowering bush that flowers late in the year, summer or fall, New England climate, semi shade. I will plant it myself, about 4 feet circumference for branches would be desired, up to two to three feet depth of initial root planting. Ideas?

2007-05-17 11:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by John D 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-17 10:53:54 · 12 answers · asked by francie 1 in Garden & Landscape