Home & Garden - 31 May 2007

You know on baseball fields where you can see the direction of the grass cuts and it makes a patteren, how can I do that with my grass?

2007-05-31 23:59:13 · 7 answers · asked by Mike C 1 in Garden & Landscape

The large room in the back of my home has 4 wall plug in outlets. Two of them have surge protectors with a computer, lamp, tv, stereo and an xbox 360 hooked up between two of them. Then the third one has a window A/C unit. The 4th plugin outlet, which is the main one to the circuit has nothing at all plugged into it. The room has worked fine for about three years. Up until recently (the last week or so...) The power to the room has been cutting out completely. We changed the main plug in and it seemed to work fine for 2 days, and then it cut out again. It seems when the window unit runs, the one that has nothing plugged into it, gets very hot. Then the power cuts off. I know it is not overloading because it has worked fine for years. For now I just unplugged the winow unit and everything is working fine. Why would it just now overload?? If that is the problem. Or could the winow unit just be too old?? It is driving us crazy. The window unit is what keeps the back room cool. Suggestions

2007-05-31 23:35:50 · 4 answers · asked by jmill911 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a microsuede couch that I fear is ruined! My friends dog peed on it yesterday and before I knew what happened, she poured the cleaner directly onto the couch. Now there is a huge circle instead of a little spot on the couch. Had she put the cleaner onto the sponge like I said, I don't think I'd have this problem. Any suggestions how to get this ring off my couch? I've tried re-cleaning, using just water with my bissell cleaner.. thanks! Hopefully I can save my couch!

2007-05-31 23:32:31 · 4 answers · asked by Jenny 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't want bushes or large plants as this is a very small border garden across the front of my house.Something showy but easy to care for would be great.The mornings get very hot during the summer, and the soil is sandy. I have used Miracle Gro Soil mixed with the soil and most of my plants are doing pretty good. Some of the same type seem to be dying out even though they all get the same treatment. Any ideas for color or plants would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2007-05-31 23:29:02 · 5 answers · asked by sparky 1 in Garden & Landscape

I like making things out of wood, If I wanted to be a carpenter what sort of wages could I expect to earn? Are there lots of jobs?

2007-05-31 23:25:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I like making things out of wood, If I wanted to be a carpenter what sort of wages could I expect to earn? Are there lots of jobs?

2007-05-31 23:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-31 23:17:43 · 9 answers · asked by carcassonne mick 1 in Garden & Landscape

any ideas i have not a clue?, how much per sq metre or whatever?

2007-05-31 22:53:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I wear a lot of black clothing; my pants in particular have faded into a dull shade of almost gray. I bought some powdered black dye that I want to try, but I want to know: has anyone done this, and did it work?

Also, would this work on t-shirts with wording on them, say if I dyed it inside-out? Or is that best left undone altogether?

And before anyone whines about a person wearing black all the time; I do it because I like the symbolisim of black vs white (I'm an author) and it reminds me of the night, when I can sit in peace and quiet and not have to worry about my daytime life.

2007-05-31 21:46:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi!..My last bedroom was purple with yellow dots all over the wall. And although i love it i need a change. I am doing some very important exams next yar so i want a calm room. But i dont want it to be boring with just one colour on the walls. Does anyone have any ideas on what way i could decorate my room. It will consist of a large desk, a single bed, a bedside cabinet and built in wardrobe. Its not that big of a room but their stil is a good bit of space.

If anyone has ANY ideas on what to do, or any websites that might be abe to help me out please help!!

Thanks so much! ;)..

2007-05-31 21:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Morning,i just came home from a 12 hr shift and discovered i had left my iron on for 13hrs on med-full power.
Does anyonr know if this will cost me a small fortune?

2007-05-31 19:41:03 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i am growing multiple annual plants, like tomatoes and onions. if i bring them inside during the winter, will they continuously grow or do i have to let them die out during the winter so they will flourish. also, i am letting my toddler grow daisies, if they die will they grow again next year?

2007-05-31 19:15:52 · 7 answers · asked by Taki 1 in Garden & Landscape

We're remodeling a home that's about 50 yrs. old. I would like to add more electrical outlets. How much would it cost?

2007-05-31 18:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by lady 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

the kind on a wooden stick. I have several and would love some ideas on how to display them. I have one on the piano, one in each room on the wall, I would like to display them in a group. Any ideas?

2007-05-31 18:36:43 · 1 answers · asked by winkcat 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a Sub Division that is surrounded by Resturants. Lately at night, roaches are everywere in my backyard. I have a dog; is their anything I can use to get rid of tthe roaches that won't harm my dog???

Any help would be great!!!

2007-05-31 18:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by the_doe_bear 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Ok, WHO here is building a House all by their itsy bitsy self???

Any comments, leads, sites, stories etc are welcome

2007-05-31 18:20:25 · 3 answers · asked by tarki 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i just went to colledge i have my own dorm and it comes with a bed {clean but nosheets blankets or anything it is completely empty ,my parents gave me $500 to buy whatever i need.please help me find a cheap store with good quality furniture to make my dorm cozy

2007-05-31 18:01:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i live in the attic part of the house which has no windows, and it is BLAZING up here. i have an air conditioner that you would need to put out a window, but the thing is..i don't have a window..

do u believe its still ok to just plug it in and use it? or will it burn down the house ?

2007-05-31 17:53:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

3.5hp Vert shaft, primer button. engine runs only few seconds-no smoke, no rattles, weakens & stops (sometimes with a backfire). Modest compression pre & post. Cleaned tank & carb, was dirty, diaphram looks undamaged-no splits/creases-two flap tab valves(?) 1 flat, 1 angled, main jet filter easily (re)moveable-(poor design?), main jet passes air (can't remove), motor throttles up & down when heavily primed, new 98 RON-plently, oil ok. plug clean seems ok, as it starts well after prime, air filter cleaned. elect ign type. No choke plate in plastic carb. V long re-inflation time for prime button-mounting O ring ok, no real change. ???

2007-05-31 17:41:32 · 3 answers · asked by friedach 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to find a way to get it out. i have tried pushing it out with a couple of pencils but it didnt budge...

2007-05-31 17:33:25 · 14 answers · asked by baseballkid 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is in direct sunlight and there is a lot of poison oak around.

2007-05-31 17:13:26 · 13 answers · asked by whereswaldow215 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We're finishing our basement and I need to know where to look to find out whether this is a requirement.

2007-05-31 17:03:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

any designs will do but it is only a very small room

2007-05-31 16:57:43 · 3 answers · asked by mallissa_rocks 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My mother in law told me that if you trim a lilac bush it wont bloom for seven years. I have some lilac bushes at my new house that are huge. They really need to be trimmed but, I'm afraid to do so now. Anybody know anything about this?

2007-05-31 16:55:07 · 6 answers · asked by Carebear 1 in Garden & Landscape

very interest if it better to flush it or throw it in a trash can?

2007-05-31 16:17:24 · 11 answers · asked by tina b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

into the kitchen sink.. and thats before useing TP .. im not braging i just need to know is their a way to make a toliet have better suction or like a way to have more forceful water to break up the B.M. (i felt it was nessesary to explain it is NOT becuase of to much paper just my HUMNGOUS bowl movements i applogize for the crudeness)

2007-05-31 16:10:36 · 14 answers · asked by tim a 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

shrubs herbs flowers anything pretty

2007-05-31 15:45:11 · 7 answers · asked by sid 1 in Garden & Landscape

My drip pan in the attic is full and is dripping down the pipe that runs into the garage. I just moved into this house a couple days ago and noticed that someone turned my AC down to 60. Most likely my Dad when he was hot one night. It was on 60 for at least 2 days. I just noticed the water today. What is the possible problem? What do I do? How much will it cost?

2007-05-31 15:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by need help 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an in-sink-er-ator sink disposal. When we flip the switch, the thing hums, but nothing more happens. I have used the wrench it came with to crank the bin loose, but it wasn't stuck, it turns freely. Is there anything else I should try on my own?

2007-05-31 15:32:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It wasn't that big of a piece but my 1 year old flushed a piece of watermelon rind down the toilet. My wife is out of town on a business trip and I don't know what to do anyone have any suggestions? I flushed the toilet and it went down I just don't know if toilet paper could get backed up

2007-05-31 15:25:23 · 5 answers · asked by bizounce80 n 1 in Maintenance & Repairs