Home & Garden - 25 May 2007

I'm a used car salesperson and we have a website that customer send credit applications and questions.All of our advertisement is for the 2 hispanics salespeople,and now the owner is given them all the online applications...After 10 years at this place I feel pushed out, because I see customers who I would use to be able to deal with and make money going to my co-workers.....I questioned the owner why he has directed all customers to my co-workers and he ignored me...Can I sue him , I feel ignored and without his advertisement I get nothing...This is also a way to make a person quit therefore no unemployment paid by company!!!!!

2007-05-25 09:09:02 · 4 answers · asked by Samuel D 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Total cost required in furnishing and maintaining a dewlling.How offen families change their home furnishings and what are the factors effecting them.How do they make their budget for home furnishings.What is fianancing home furnishings

2007-05-25 09:05:36 · 2 answers · asked by pari 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've looked at so many chandeliers that I'm cross-eyed, lol, and I can't make up my mind. I'm looking for a transitional style to "casual down" the dining room. Thank you for your opinion.

Here's the chandelier (click for larger view or view in room) if you wish.
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p6904/index.cfm?pkey=clgthngchd

This is my dining table and chairs...I have the buffet, not the china cabinet.
http://www.thomasville.com/Item3013/Villa-Soleil-Dining-Room-Double-Pedestal-Dining-Table.aspx

2007-05-25 09:05:21 · 4 answers · asked by leslie 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Just bought a new set from Room and Board (couch and chaise) Couch feels much firmer than when I tried in showroom. Chaise feels just fine. The couch though has a sleeper contrary to the one in the showroom. Should I be calling the store?
Thanks.

2007-05-25 09:05:02 · 4 answers · asked by alex m 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-25 08:57:51 · 8 answers · asked by MATT 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-25 08:51:18 · 11 answers · asked by chris j 7 in Other - Home & Garden

My grandmother in central Louisiana has a crawlspace home that needs to be raised occasionally. ($$$$$$$). It is an old brick home and I wonder if her foundation was done correctly.

Some other people in her area have slab homes which don't look as nice to me, but I've never heard of them needing to have their slab raised.

Is it possible to have a crawlspace home that doesn't need to be raised periodically?

2007-05-25 08:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by dstncrawford 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-25 08:41:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

When uncrewing the pipe (the piece that the shower head is attached too) from the copper elbow, a small piece broke of inside the elbow.

2007-05-25 08:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi,
I had a question about using cow manure as fertilizer. I have seen some slightly conflicting rules as to the use of manure. Specifically, does the manure need to be composted for the typical 2-3 months before being used?

Some sources have referred to using "fresh" manure. I thought there was a requirement for farms to have livestock separated from any food crop because of the worry about getting food contamination from the animals. Can you clarify?

Thanks

2007-05-25 08:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by flyerd1 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi,
I had a question about using cow manure as fertilizer. I have seen some slightly conflicting rules as to the use of manure. Specifically, does the manure need to be composted for the typical 2-3 months before being used?

Some sources have referred to using "fresh" manure. I thought there was a requirement for farms to have livestock separated from any food crop because of the worry about getting food contamination from the animals. Can you clarify?

Thanks

2007-05-25 08:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by flyerd1 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am moving into a house that has an older kitchen sink and I am thinking about replacing it at some point. What is involved?

2007-05-25 08:34:51 · 3 answers · asked by Jeannie Redd 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Smoke odor removal.
Smoke stain removal.
Home fire cleanup.

2007-05-25 08:22:35 · 2 answers · asked by strwbrrywine_2000 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My electric shower has a cord switch that you need to pull by the bathroom door that needs to be pulled/switched on before I can get hot water from the shower. I have just gone away for a week and think I may have left it on! Can anyone tell me if this is dangerous and I need to go home and check?!
PS. the water for the rest of the house is heated separately.

2007-05-25 08:22:22 · 18 answers · asked by tiffin8013 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It looks as if this tub hasn't been cleaned in years. Any suggestions will be gratefully appreciated.

2007-05-25 08:12:48 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a large rock behind my house that I want to move into my landscaping. I have to get this rock through my 4 foot wide gate that is in my 6 foot tall iron fence and move this rock about 30 feet total. I estimate this rock to be about 400 pounds. I cannot get any large earth moving equipment back there since it would destroy other peoples property. Does anyone have any suggestion how to move this rock?

2007-05-25 08:05:47 · 4 answers · asked by robodale1 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have just started growing some mint outside in a large pot on a balcony which gets sunlight from 3pm to sunset british time.
Will this be bad for the plant or will it be ok if kept watered.
Also is it possible to bring the plant indoors for the winter and still be able to use the leaves.

2007-05-25 08:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Someone gave me a 5000 gallon pool but it had some things missing. There is no type of strainer over where the water is pulled into the pump and it pulls leaves in and then the pump shuts down. I bought an aquabug to clean the bottom of the pool and it did not come with any type of strainer either. It just plugs straight in to the side of the pool and goes straight to the pump as well. HELP!!

2007-05-25 07:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by swanson1025 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have several pots from last year with the soil from last year's flowers. Can I use that again? Or, can I fill the pot or box half fill with old soil and top it off with good soil? Thanks for your help!

2007-05-25 07:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by coverotherollingstone 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i had to replace my dryer coil, and at first it glows red, then fades, is this supposed to do this?

2007-05-25 07:31:04 · 2 answers · asked by spoilledbraat 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just wonder if it would be good for the motor to be exposed to the moisture, especially after a steamy shower...

2007-05-25 07:11:39 · 6 answers · asked by hombre69 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have drained the fuel and put fresh gas in and put in a new spark plug and air filter. The oil level is fine. It got rained on last fall, and sat all winter. We have not been able to start it this spring at all.

2007-05-25 07:03:35 · 4 answers · asked by cabindweller12 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My wife is getting so aggrevated by the squirrels digging in her flower pots and containers. We have tried moth balls and several commercial squirrel deterrents, but they just push them aside and continue to dig up her new plantings - help!!!!

2007-05-25 07:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by smokey 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-25 06:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by bcsippel 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have pine needles and leaves buried in the bed... PLEASE HELP =)

2007-05-25 06:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by Kandi 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-25 06:46:18 · 5 answers · asked by smellie mellie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just dug our fish pond beside this huge rock that would make a great water fall type thing. The rock is on one side of the pond. I have never had a fish pond before. How do i put the liner on the rock? There is no way i can put it under and if i put it over, the rock would be pointless. We have to use the rock. Its beautiful and to big to move. Any suggestions? Is there any way we can glue the liner or get it to stick to the rock somehow?

2007-05-25 06:43:59 · 6 answers · asked by bdpandbzs 2 in Garden & Landscape

We have had problems with our refrigerator for a while.

The freezer didn't seem to be working properly. The ice cream turned "soupy". The meat in the refrigerator seemed to go bad.

The repair man is here now.

He said the computer chip for the defrosting system was broken.

He showed the accumulation of ice on the back of the freezer. He is using a hair dryer to melt it.

He showed me the computer chip. Said after 6 years anything is liable to happen, just like if a laptop had a problem.

He took out the computer chip and showed it to me. Said he's sending it in to the manufacturer.

The manufacturer sent his company to my house. It costs $65 for him to walk through the door. Plus, whatever repairs.

What questions should I ask? Is he telling the truth?

2007-05-25 06:38:56 · 9 answers · asked by ABC 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-25 06:38:23 · 10 answers · asked by rmwilliams_uk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am starting to grow some fruits and vegetables, and started to through some waste in a bucket (no drainage in the bucket). Things like eggshells, avocado skin, rotten fruits and vegetables, etc. I have left it for about a week. Do I need to do something different? Do I need drainage, or should I leave the compost in the ground apose to a bucket, how long does it take? should I mix it with the dirt?, do i need to water it? when do i know when the compost is ready (color, texture)? Thanks, sorry about the extensive questions? (I'm a first time gardener)

2007-05-25 06:15:58 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Garden & Landscape