Home & Garden - 19 May 2007

Ok so i've learned alot at my first failed attempt
I wasn't fully prepared with equipment and light cycles
Are Hydroponics truly the way to go
or is soil and growing chemicals ok?
My growing space is a nice sized closet lined with mylar
and i can figure out how to get fresh CO2 in there i mean if i leave a fan on isn't it only blowing the same air around the closet? basically i have $500 to spend on a set up can anyone give me suggestions on what kind of equipment i should buy lights, soil, hydro etc . . . and any kind of advice would be helpfull also im ordering seeds online which i hear is safe does anyone know a good legit website? thanks
peace and happy 420

2007-05-19 23:57:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-19 23:50:23 · 4 answers · asked by Brian S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

morning glories just coming through the ground, and a hanging plant

2007-05-19 23:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by barbara g 1 in Garden & Landscape

For the life of me I can't figure out how to turn on the power shower. It doesn't have a button or a pull string or a fuse anywhere. Does anyone else have one of these?

2007-05-19 23:07:20 · 12 answers · asked by Bernese 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-19 23:04:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Going to be applying stain to my fence which is going to change the color of it dramatically. My wife thinks we should also paint the sides facing our neighbors to the left, right and back of us... so both sides match.
I'm going to ask the neighbors to our right if we can do this. We've known them for years, used to rent from them (we wound up buying the house next door to them). I'm only asking them because the side of our fence facing them is the only "opposite" side that can be seen from the street. The sides facing the other two neighbors, we've never seen. For all we know they may have painted/stained those sides.
I'm of the mind that they can do whatever they want with those sides, even the neighbor who I plan on asking. My wife's big worry is sides not matching!

2007-05-19 21:52:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Bought a new hose and didnt get the inspection..Called the home warrenty about the airconditionar not working and they sent someone down and they said you need a bigger unit and scince the insurance doesnt cover upgrades what should i doo cause its hot 4 my children...and a new one is 4thousand and dont got the money 4 that..Will accotiation help in anyway because its the air conditionar that came with the house originally...

2007-05-19 21:38:33 · 10 answers · asked by Bring it 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have some or should say had some very nice day lillys until the rabbits chewed up the plant. I have a few left and I was wondering if thier is any way of keeping them from chewing on them without hurting the rabbit.

2007-05-19 21:23:52 · 2 answers · asked by mustang 2 in Other - Home & Garden

After we bought and installed new cabinets and a countertop, my wife decided that she wanted a dishwasher, then proceeded to order an under the counter type after being told by the salesman that we could attach any top to it (preferably a butcher block style) and place it beside our new counter. Does any know if this is true or not? I haven't been able to find any information on the internet to confirm this.

2007-05-19 19:57:54 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff W 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our bathtub is starting to crack (the paint/seal) and I was wondering if it was possible to repaint the bathtub and keep the water from leaking underneath the paint.

2007-05-19 19:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by Alison W 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have one of those white microwave stands you get at an appliance store, or in a mall. I am wondering " what kind of paint do they use at the factory?" or is there a coating like laquer put ontop of paint?

Thanks you all in advance

2007-05-19 19:43:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They then curl up underneath themselves and are droopy,
Any ideas how to fix them ?? other vegies in the same garden bed are doing well . Thanks for your help.

2007-05-19 19:06:46 · 6 answers · asked by shotie 3 in Other - Home & Garden

They then curl up underneath themselves and are droopy,
Any ideas how to fix them ?? other vegies in the same garden bed are doing well . Thanks for your help.

2007-05-19 19:06:16 · 4 answers · asked by shotie 3 in Garden & Landscape

The pulleys are new also I would appreciate any ideas and suggestions for which I would be very thankfull jmw

2007-05-19 18:56:28 · 4 answers · asked by John W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We get the afternoon sun and would like to put up a simple sunscreen in the evening. Would like to make something.

2007-05-19 18:47:07 · 2 answers · asked by Donna C 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How much sunlight is best?

2007-05-19 18:35:30 · 6 answers · asked by Steveooooooooooooooooo 2 in Garden & Landscape

from forming on the inside of my freezer, this is been going on for a couple weeks.. ITS A FROST FREE!! I don't have anything blocking the fan, what could it be. Plezz advise..

2007-05-19 18:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by Sunflower 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

installing a free standing range in 960 sq ft house kitty corner from box in basement currently there are built ins and I hate them (70's) their outlets are 5 foot from rear of range and are separate. do I need new wiring or can electrician merge lines and put them where I need em or do I need all new? How much for ball park figure would you guess to cost labor and parts? the wire would run from box to range about 65 ft of wire > any ideas> I will put hole in floor myself and it is unfinished basement. he will already be there replacing box and connecting wireing as previous owners did some crazy things to it.

2007-05-19 18:19:14 · 4 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

need tempered glass, the silver rivet like things and holes precut 12 ft by 1.5 ft and 3 ft by 1.5 ft and 4 ft by 1.5 ft where do I buy? I live in iowa newton by des moines and iowa city. would be installing in front of tile 1 inch- backsplash if color of tile is cool(it is painted) thanks also what tools to make it myself and where to buy materials if they dont come ready made cost IS an issue so far our kitchen remodel is to about 4500 and want to keep it decently low(our cupboards didnt need replacing. going for minimalist look

2007-05-19 18:12:15 · 2 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I keep hearing that roses can grow in heavy clay soil from doing some research on-line, but I'm skeptical. Here is what I have:

Soil - Clay
Moisture - Moist
Ph - 6.7 - 7.0
Zone - 8
Drainage - Poor to Fair

Plant success in current soil - Daylilies, Peonies, and Asters
Plant failures - Texas Sage

Is it possible to grow roses in clay? I am not too sold on ammending my soil because I have established plants in my garden now and I don't want to upset their balance by dig a giant hole to ammend soil.

2007-05-19 17:58:32 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. V 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have an Ant hill in my garden, actaully this garden is only an ant hill. The hill was establish before I bought the house. I am willing to plant ant friendly plants, I have had no success with that yet. I am not oppsed to using chemicals on them, if I can get my garden spot back. I don't want to give up on it. THe location is sunny and warm and gets full sun 75% of the day.

2007-05-19 17:42:05 · 25 answers · asked by julia p 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have three windows side by side in my living room, with the center window being about twice as big as the two side windows. There a spaced fairly close together. What is the best way to dress them?

2007-05-19 17:36:40 · 6 answers · asked by MelissaJPowers 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

They are definitely coming from the outlet- we watched them! The three traps we have set don't work. They were name brand. We can't use spray b/c it's over our kitchen counter. Can we put some paste or something up to block them? I don't want to call an exterminator either. Any other suggestions- please??

2007-05-19 17:32:57 · 12 answers · asked by Adje J 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to cut .027 zinc sheets, and was wondering how I should go about it.

2007-05-19 17:17:09 · 2 answers · asked by jaywalkingjorn 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my favorite color in the world is pink. i want my entire room pink and then have white polka dots. is this a good idea? should i have different color polka dots? how big should they be? should i get my room painted another way? ...?

2007-05-19 17:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by . 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I dislike popcorn celings and my husband says that popcorn ceilings don't bother him the least.

2007-05-19 16:49:13 · 8 answers · asked by anjoek5859 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

If you and your husband/b/f...were getting your kitchen renovated. Would you have the upper hand in how you would want your kitchen done!..I mean nearly 100% of our time is spent in kitchen etc.I have already told tradesmen what has to be done. Fiancee keeps changing plans on me. The only time he goes into the kitchen, is to get a beer out of the fridge.He wants cupboards and benches here and there, not thinking how the damn things will be utilised, its a very large kitchen. Your comments, before he turns my kitchen into a garage workshop! How do i get him out of the kitchen without hurting his feelings, I know he is trying to help out.

2007-05-19 16:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by jessi_24 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-19 16:35:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

the dog chewed the hose and now has some leaks in it i was trying to avoid buying a new hose so is there anything i can do to fix this

2007-05-19 16:33:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-19 16:21:54 · 4 answers · asked by williedynamithasupafly 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)