Home & Garden - 24 May 2007

I cannot turn off the sprinklers in the front! I did 2 times before, but this 3rd set of sprinklers (all the water supplied by the SAME fountain) but it will not turn whatsoever. The other times it did, but now it suddenly won't.

I tried the latch- it worked- until I realized it shut off the WHOLE ENTIRE HOUSE'S water.

Please help! My dad is gone for a week.

2007-05-24 12:01:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I dilligently filled in the dry spots on my lawn with soil and then new seed. then I watered well. After that I applied fertilizer and weed killer (scotts) that was in a white pellet form that burned the cut i had on my finger. As I was a little worried I decided to read the bag which stated clearly, use only on well established turf and not to overapply.

I'm freaked. Please help!

2007-05-24 11:40:10 · 3 answers · asked by Sara B. 3 in Garden & Landscape

i purchased a yard machine lawn mower less than a year ago and has had problems with it ever since i started using it do you have any information on yard machine products of quality mine is a model 420 series.

2007-05-24 11:30:09 · 3 answers · asked by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf 4 in Garden & Landscape

Some say it will destroy the lawn, some say it wont. What do you think?

2007-05-24 11:29:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anne 5 in Garden & Landscape

I am getting ready to plant a new garden. I want to use the weed resistant garden cloth. Do I put the soaker hose underneath the cloth or on top of the cloth and under the mulch?

2007-05-24 11:27:59 · 3 answers · asked by Deonna R 3 in Garden & Landscape

15 x 4 foot above ground pool

2007-05-24 11:18:06 · 1 answers · asked by judy w 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-24 11:14:45 · 7 answers · asked by amadi a 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Does anyone know of a good solution for keeping these bugs away. I want only "green" non toxic to humans and environment remedies or detterents please.

2007-05-24 10:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by ZenWoman 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Want the stone to be stable and flat enough to set table and chairs on it. Do I need to put a "base" of some sort under the stone?

2007-05-24 10:51:05 · 1 answers · asked by Greg D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Our lot sits a little higher than our neighbors, and we had *so* much rain recently, that you could literally see the water pouring through the privacy fence into their yard. We also have problems with a bit of water on the garage floor when it rains a lot. Are their any plants or shrubs that might help eliminate this problem??? We live in Zone 6A (South-Midwest US)

2007-05-24 10:46:59 · 5 answers · asked by shellbugger 5 in Garden & Landscape

what brands of bbq grills are the best?

also which are better (both foodwise/safety-wise/easiest) gas, electric, or charcoal grills?

2007-05-24 10:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by Stefafa 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I had these plants pop up in my flowerbed and in the grass nearby. They are bulbs, the ones I saw were about as big as a green onion. The leaves are skinny and long and look almost like grass. The flowers are white with 6 fairly skinny petals and a yellow center. They do not droop like bells, they are wide open like a childs picture of a flower. I live in Ohio and they just started blooming about a week or two ago. I've looked online and in books and can't quite figure out what they are. Any clue?

2007-05-24 10:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by honeyguide000 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have white linoleum and it gets dirty everyday, but I have a 4 month old and a busy life and I don't always have time to mop everyday.

Do you know of any good products to make my life easier? I have tried Swiffer and it sux. I looked at the Hoover products, but the reviews online weren't very good. I have also seen the Scooba from iRobot, but right now it is not in my budget.

Thanks for your suggestions!

2007-05-24 10:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-24 10:18:01 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've looked everywhere but no luck, it needs to be around 6" high???

2007-05-24 10:17:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't want to install a sump pump pit and I don't really want to use the old fashioned bucket method. Is there a way to empty the pool of its icky water? Is there a pump of some sort that is stand-alone, with one end going into the pool, through a vacuum, and then spitting out that water somewhere else?

2007-05-24 10:16:52 · 9 answers · asked by Torrey 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Did they keep a fire in the woodstove all day. How did they stand the heat?

2007-05-24 10:09:18 · 6 answers · asked by knowitall 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

The drywall tape is peeling really bad from moisture, all over the walls and ceiling. Is this a quick fix, or do I just need to tear it down and start all over?

2007-05-24 09:58:37 · 10 answers · asked by armatose 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Of course I won't paint it during the rain, but let's say I did it in the morning and later that day, it rains. Will that matter?

2007-05-24 09:52:42 · 6 answers · asked by hektorgs 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-24 09:45:39 · 9 answers · asked by mscluckey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I decided to have a beach/surfing theme for my room. It has a blue carpet and yellowish/beige walls. I can't think of any cheap accessories to emphasize this theme. Like what kind of decor (and i can't spend a lot...less than $100) and where to buy it. I also can't choose between a pink or green chair! I would love to hear ideas from you. By the way, I can't change the carpet or paint the walls in any way.

2007-05-24 09:43:16 · 3 answers · asked by wingman 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have stuff, a lot of it, including a refrigerator in storage. I don't need all of it and would like to see if I can make some cash getting rid of it, but I've got no place to sell /store it as my storage bill is going way, way, up. I planned to use the items in storage in my new place, but circumstances have changed and I can't use it all. Not sure if Ebay or Craig's list is a viable option.
Any Ideas?

2007-05-24 09:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by sinistercic 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a serissa bonsai as well as a money tree and I cant seem to find a feritlizer specifically for bonsais anywhere locally. I need to find a fertilizer before I go overseas in a week. Is there a generic fertilizer I can use? Thanks!

2007-05-24 09:38:10 · 8 answers · asked by lucy m 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have complained to them i have banged up to them because the children were running about i banged up she came down we had an arguement it stopped for alittle while but them just walking around really does my head in cant sit and read a book cause its mind bending the tv nees to be up louder than needed just to drown them out its murder please help

2007-05-24 09:32:03 · 4 answers · asked by fliksgirl2 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-24 09:13:58 · 9 answers · asked by garyp8178 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i want to install a rayburn cooker which also heats water and radiators, on site of old wood burning stove the chimney has no liner and the stove worked ver well will i have to fit a flue liner for the rayburn ?

2007-05-24 09:12:44 · 5 answers · asked by KATHERINE E 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is a very plain slatted black iron railing. Would like to paint it. Can I use spray paint?

2007-05-24 09:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I had have a lucky bamboo tree for like 8 years now. The leaves at the top are turning all yellows and dying. It seems like it's infecting the whole bamboo itself. I would like to know how can I turn it around to being healthy again. Thanks in advance.

2007-05-24 08:52:29 · 2 answers · asked by Terry 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-24 08:49:39 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi - I'd like to put up a clothesline in my back yard, without having to install poles. I have the nylon cord, and there is actually enough space between the garage and house, that I could mount the line between them without having to buy poles, etc. What is the best way to mount the cord? There is one hook already screwed into a window-frame... how would I knot the line onto a hook so it would stay? Or should I staple-gun it on? Would that hold the laundry? Any ideas appreciated!

2007-05-24 08:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by NCmomma 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)