Home & Garden - 24 May 2007

2007-05-24 08:36:04 · 16 answers · asked by deno79 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I notice a lot of different brands, some smell bad some don't. Any Options on which ones are better quality?

2007-05-24 08:34:00 · 7 answers · asked by blinkoc 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

my other half forgot to put down newspaper before doing an art project and now i cant get the spray adhesive off my floor! ive tried soapy water, antibacterial spray, wood floor cleaners but the floor is still sticky! any suggestions?

2007-05-24 08:33:08 · 12 answers · asked by gemma_louise82 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does it cause damage to the wall?

2007-05-24 08:30:50 · 5 answers · asked by molls77 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How much did it cost to join? Would you do it again? Do they have alot of things to pick from?

2007-05-24 08:29:05 · 3 answers · asked by lady 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-24 08:23:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-24 08:16:11 · 2 answers · asked by Kevin B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

They all offered same choices in materials. All will tear off, hall away, use felt (is "standard felt" the same as 15)? All dealing with roof vents, pipe flashings, and metal edge. The middle price was from a smaller company who also said he'd hand nail instead of nailgun and that would be better. True? He also said the existing shingles were "too short" no overhang. The others didn't mention that problem. The others also made note of a sq. ft. price for replacing bad decking if need, $1.90 and $1.40 per foot. Both said they noticed none at estimate time. When the man with the highest price arrived I told him I already had 1 est. He said they would price match. When he heard the amount later, he didn't offer to match. Said he didn't see how they could do a good job so cheap. Maybe the cheap guy is using illegals (which I don't want). Should I ask why he's so much cheaper? Oh, the house is about 19000 square feet and we're going with 30 year shingles, not the old 3 tab.

2007-05-24 08:09:31 · 2 answers · asked by CJ B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-05-24 08:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by missgigglebunny 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-24 08:00:07 · 3 answers · asked by mike g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-24 07:57:22 · 4 answers · asked by victoria la rubia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I currently own a top loading machine, but I need to buy a new one and I am wondering which machine works better?

2007-05-24 07:52:11 · 12 answers · asked by partygal 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

hi guys

i have a new house made out of plasterboard boo hoo!!!

nothing holds in the walls for long

i have tryed buying the proper raw plugs
tried no nails
tried longer screws ect

im at my wits end
my coat hook will just not stay up for long

whats the best thing to do ?....by the way single woman doing it so have a heart at least i try !!!

2007-05-24 07:43:25 · 14 answers · asked by alfiegirl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-24 07:42:05 · 6 answers · asked by chris_manasco 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

it needs to go across a 7 ft. wide creek.

2007-05-24 07:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Whenever we run hot water in the kitchen (faucet or dishwasher), a loud knocking noise comes from the PVC pipes in the basement. It seems to be coming from the main drain pipe which is about 3 or 4 inches in diameter, and it knocks right along the ceiling joists. After a few minutes the knocking stops. Any suggestions?

2007-05-24 07:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a Dracaena Massangeana that is having a lot of problems. It had one good “stalk” coming out but almost all the leaves have died except the tiny little new leaf in the middle, but that hasn’t shown growth in months. The “stalk” itself is becoming dry and brittle, but still some greenness at the top. The trunk itself is soft to the touch, which I know is a bad sign. I had gotten excited months ago when from below the soil (near the roots) another “stalk” came out. This is still healthy, with some leaves, but has not grown at all.

It is around 20 feet away from two large North windows in a very bright apartment. I had watered it regularly until it became sick, but I’m scared to over water it now.

Can I save this plant? How? Should I just make cuttings of the two stalks instead? Please be very detailed. Thanks!

2007-05-24 07:37:45 · 2 answers · asked by gustavo3000 1 in Garden & Landscape

can anyone here explain any characteristic differences between the Blueberry and Huckleberry shrub? Its too soon to tell by fruit and number of seeds. Anyway, to my eye the two look so similar. Also, do huckleberries need to cross-pollinate to set fruit? Thanks!

2007-05-24 07:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by Senor Ernesto 2 in Garden & Landscape

I got compost bin but where do i start.

Any advice appreciated.

2007-05-24 07:28:23 · 6 answers · asked by diydi 2 in Garden & Landscape

We just bought our first house!!! We will be moving in at the end of June, so I am going to start planning how to decorate. First step.....get the kids situated.

We have a 4 year old girl who loves bugs. I found a pretty quilt in a range of purple's and also a sheer purple curtain. I am looking for any great ideas, space saving tips, or decorating info.

We have another girl who is 1 1/2. I have a Strawberry Shortcake bedspread and I made matching curtains (they were my 4 year olds).

Both rooms are pretty small, but they both have one window. We are on a very tight budget, so it'll be alot of do-it-myself. I am happy to paint, build things, and I sew. I'd love to hear the cute ideas you have seen or how you have decorated.

2007-05-24 07:27:32 · 5 answers · asked by Wendy B 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am not an avid gardner by any means. I have about 7 different pots that i buy flowers for every year then put in the shed at the end of the year. My question is...can I reuse the soil in the pits from last year?

I just dumped the pots out in a bucket...can i hydrate that soil and use it in the new pots? With the dead flowers in it? Should i mix it with new soil?

Again...i am just looking to pot a few flowers...nothing fancy at all.

2007-05-24 07:19:01 · 9 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Garden & Landscape

Getting ready to assemble a 8'x10' shed. I have heard many different comments regarding the foundation.
cement, cement blocks, corner posts, no foundation, etc. What is your opinion? It's a Suncast 7.5 x 10 ft. Storage Building resin construction.
thanks

2007-05-24 07:15:10 · 6 answers · asked by Sounds of Ed's football game 3 in Other - Home & Garden

They are all over outside, I live in So Cal. I have sterilized my indoor plants potting soil several times this season and they keep comming back and nesting in the pots. Any suggestions?

2007-05-24 06:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by lk3 2 in Garden & Landscape

Having a garage sale on Saturday and need to get some idea on a few items of how much people would be willing to pay:

1) Upright entertainment armoire. Good condition except the left side is slightly faded due to sun. Medium wood, 4 doors.

2) Patio set - aluminum round table with 4 chairs (plastic weaving). Some of the weaving at the top of the chairs is coming loose, otherwise in good condition.

3) 26 inch regular tube tv. Works fine.

4) Gas grill. The ignitor has gone up, but it can still be lit with a match. No gas tank, just the grill.

How much would you be willing to pay for these items so I can price them accordingly? Thanks.

2007-05-24 06:41:42 · 9 answers · asked by floridasun5 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I am going to attempt to start a bin vegetable garden. What size bins should I use and what plants do well in them?

2007-05-24 06:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by Red 2 in Garden & Landscape

I need a dishwasher, and am considering buying a used one. Lots of people in my area do fancy kitchen remodels and sell their old appliances.

What should I look for when buying a used dishwasher? I would only get something at most two or three years old, what should I especially look for to make sure it's not a lemon?

2007-05-24 06:36:42 · 5 answers · asked by heyotwell 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-24 06:36:04 · 3 answers · asked by El Ruben 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I didn't know I was supposed to dryclean it :(

2007-05-24 06:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by da Mimee kat 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-24 06:31:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

and how much water?

2007-05-24 06:28:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape