Home & Garden - 31 May 2007

I have A/C in my apartment but it doesn't reach my daughter's bedroom. We can't install a window air conditioner. What are some ways, other than leaving a fan running all night indirectly in her room, to keep her cool? She's 22 months and wears only a onesie to bed.

2007-05-31 08:14:29 · 8 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-05-31 08:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by tonytony96 1 in Garden & Landscape

Does draino or like liquid plumber stuff explode when you put it in standing water?

2007-05-31 08:10:40 · 5 answers · asked by Lauren R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am a first time gardener. I decided that I want a flower garden in front of my house. I was just wondering if and what kind of herbs I can plant with my flowers.

2007-05-31 08:08:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-31 08:07:45 · 5 answers · asked by carigage 2 in Garden & Landscape

The cold water runs to the shower and the sink, but only works in the sink. I don't know what's up.

2007-05-31 08:00:27 · 2 answers · asked by Bill P. 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am sick of receiving bids for $25,000-40,000 when there is absolutely no reason for it to be that high! If you are a professional sider who would be willing to guarantee your work and do it at a very fair price, please send me a message with your bid. I do not want the bottom of the line siding and I know I can purchase it myself for much less than what I would pay for a sider to purchase it. I am strictly asking for someone to come in and do the job, and do it right!

2007-05-31 07:59:01 · 4 answers · asked by tickchick05 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard that fresh basil keeps bugs away from your swimming pool. Its that true? Id love to have an natural way to do it. Does anyone know anything about this?

2007-05-31 07:54:08 · 1 answers · asked by Alexandra*Leigh 1 in Other - Home & Garden

How do I unclog a toilet if the feces is stuck and sticking out of the toilet? I've tried flushing a number of times.

2007-05-31 07:43:57 · 5 answers · asked by QuickGold98 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-31 07:43:22 · 18 answers · asked by sharon 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Should it really cost $350 in labor to replace part of a "Y" pipe (kitchen drain) about a foot long??

2007-05-31 07:42:45 · 10 answers · asked by Sharonzeke 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a large pond with no fish in it and there's always gross things growing floating. I heard that if you put certain fish in it, they'll eat this stuff and help keep it clean.

Anyone know if there's any truth to this? If so, what kind of fish should I put in it? I heard small mouth bass.

2007-05-31 07:39:14 · 4 answers · asked by Bob B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

These machines generally take smaller than average loads but I have no idea how well they work. LG makes one, and Malber does too. Before I buy one of these I'd love some first hand information.

2007-05-31 07:33:43 · 4 answers · asked by kia 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-31 07:33:25 · 2 answers · asked by Kayla 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I let my lawn clippings dry and then rake them up to feed to my rabbits. My lawn is a good mix of random plants, clover, etc (*lol* nice lawn, I know).

But this time the clippings got rained on before I could rake them up. Should I be concerned about mold or anything if I let them dry completely again? So much for the weather report.

[And if you are going to say I should feed my bunnies "rabbit pellets" you can just mosey on along. Rabbit pellets are not the best food for rabbits]

2007-05-31 07:24:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

can i run a triple socket (or a double and single)spurred of an existing ring socket., to run a fidge, freezer and dryer, as i have them next to each other(no other socket nearby ).hows best to do it?

2007-05-31 07:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by key_matic 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need helpits dull an di need ur help sharpening it

2007-05-31 07:12:05 · 6 answers · asked by dragonboyonfire 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The leaves looked witlted and dark in color, almost dired out but the soil is still moist. I have not watered in a couple of days now and they are not getting any better? Is there anything i can do to get it to come back to life?

2007-05-31 07:11:48 · 5 answers · asked by Sally 1 in Garden & Landscape

My thinking is that neither side has a chance of proving the existance of god or no god. The answer is outside our ability to prove one way or the other. Only fools think otherwise. We are no closer to proving god exists than we were 6000-10,000,000 years ago.
My suggestion is we take the wuestion and put it right out on the table and just watch and see what happen in 6000-10,000,000 years. Then go on with our lives. Go to a higher level. Quit the crap and maybe just maybe we will be rewarded in some way with the answer. If it makes any difference at all.
What do you think about that idea. Please no holy rollers or preachers or scientist that can't see outside themselves need answer.

2007-05-31 07:10:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

when we moved into this house it was oil furnace with a large orange oil container in the backyard. This large container is in very good condition and still has oil in it./ Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of this or who to contact?

2007-05-31 07:09:02 · 4 answers · asked by heavnknowz 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

OK-I have heard all the propoganda on DirectBuy. AND, it truly sounds like a good deal. HOWEVER, the membership fee is awfully expensive. My question is this: is it worth the membership fee? Does anyone have direct experience with them (without being employed by them) and find that it is well worth the fee? We are getting ready to build a new home and I have talked to them several times and they have assured me that I can save up to 40% on my materials if I go through them. Is this true? I have not had a "meeting" with them yet, as they want a yes/no answer on membership on the spot. You don't have the luxury of going home and thinking about it. That scares me. I want to make an educated and well-thought decision on how/where I spend my money. Saving 40% on materials sounds really awesome--more house, less money--but if it is not true, then I would rather put that membership fee directly into my new home. Please help!

2007-05-31 07:08:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

We have a 3,000 gallon (plastic blue) quick-set POOL and we just moved to the country. My husband is telling me we can't set up the pool this summer because it will drain our well? Is this true or is he just being his usual "fun" self?

2007-05-31 07:08:03 · 6 answers · asked by The Grand Inquisitor 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

So house with garage (no AC there lol) and central air already, 4 rooms + 2 bathrooms upstairs, kitchen, dining room, family room and living room on main floor, and open basement. They say i should use a 3 ton AC that hooks to the central air, how many decibels... what kind did you get, any problems ? How much was to total cost (taxes included)

Thanks!

2007-05-31 06:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by jfkduf 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Last fall the city dug up the part of our yard on the side of the sidewalk closest to the road. They replaced it with random dirt which I am going to assume was dirt they dug from under the road (they dug the road up and redid all drainage and sewar pipes).This spring its full of mushrooms, what is the most effective way of ridding the grass of mushrooms? There has never been a mushroom problem on our streets and many neighbors are complaining they to are growing mushrooms which were never in their yards before. We are all just assuming they were laying dormate under the road and when the dirt was replaced they used the dirt dug from the street to fill in the dirt they took from our yards. We have tried picking them, mowing them and using roundup.

2007-05-31 06:55:26 · 6 answers · asked by texas_angel_wattitude 6 in Garden & Landscape

Is it true its more energy efficient to keep your air conditioning running all summer then it would be to shut it off on the not so hot days?

2007-05-31 06:47:05 · 12 answers · asked by hotpants4224 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-31 06:43:01 · 7 answers · asked by A J 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-31 06:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by Durty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have spots of peeling paint of a 40 yr old ceiling - its not cracked at all ... How should I prep this for paint?

Also, I have a wall of paneling that has discolored over the years, should/can I paint/wallpaper or do something else with it?

2007-05-31 06:30:34 · 4 answers · asked by Jason E 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our "new" house has wallpaper in the livingroom and bedrooms and it is about 40 years old. Its not peeling at all, but I would like to re-wallpaper and paint .. how can I remove this or go over it?

2007-05-31 06:28:10 · 14 answers · asked by Jason E 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i water them . but the leaves are still curling up.

2007-05-31 06:26:29 · 5 answers · asked by nannies1st.annette 1 in Other - Home & Garden