Home & Garden - 1 June 2007

I live in the south, on a river, and have more snakes in my yard than all of my neighbors. They climb onto my deck, hang out on the porch, etc. Most are non-poisonous, but I am still very afraid of them. I have heard of using campher, moth balls, lime. Please help!

2007-06-01 05:51:30 · 8 answers · asked by kimmie_mcknight 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I used Vinegar and Lemon Juive to try and make some of my pennies cleaner. I must have left them in too long because many of them became black and part of the incriptions dissolved. Does anyone know how I can make these black pennies clean again without destroying them further?

2007-06-01 05:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by singergirl780 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-01 05:42:07 · 11 answers · asked by tunersport_alonzo 1 in Garden & Landscape

I moved into a new concrete block and stucco house that has permanent anchors around the windows for bolting on the hurricane shutters (metal panels). Some of the screw-in anchors have come out. Can I plug the holes with cement and drill a new hole to reattach the anchors? Or is there a better fix? What type of cement or substance should I use to plug the holes?

2007-06-01 05:34:07 · 3 answers · asked by bh912vny609 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-01 05:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by ANDRES 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in a historic district that utilizes an ancient power ditribution system. As a result we are faced with MULTIPLE poweroutages every year. I am going to be buying a "Whole House" generator. I however, have no idea of the correct size. Rather than deal with a salesman who may provide me with information that suits his agenda (and pocketbook) rather than mine.

How do I correctly determine the load of all the circuits in my house?
We have a 100 amp electrical box with 4-30 amp , 5-15 amp, and 6-20 amp electrical breakers.

2007-06-01 05:28:32 · 6 answers · asked by jeff_marasso 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't cut meat, or anything for that matter, on it. It's used as extra counter space when I cook, and it inevitably gets various drips, spills and crumbs. Thanks in advance for the cleaning tips! :)

2007-06-01 05:27:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-01 05:25:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i do use fabric conditioner but they still feel like sand paper

2007-06-01 05:21:28 · 24 answers · asked by astra 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

Ok this morning as I am getting dressed...I go to give the light chain a tug and though it pulls, it won't click on. Is it stuck? How can I fix this? Can I fix this? Have you ever had it happen to you or anything? Thanks!

2007-06-01 05:18:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-01 05:16:58 · 8 answers · asked by susan 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have lots of algae growing in our lake and i need the best ECO friendly way to rid or at least manage this.

2007-06-01 05:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan L 1 in Garden & Landscape

We experience flooding of marshy water at times so these should be pretty strong plants I guess.

2007-06-01 05:10:20 · 2 answers · asked by Mary Beth 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-01 05:02:01 · 10 answers · asked by louise b 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

is it more efficent?

2007-06-01 05:01:33 · 10 answers · asked by nate 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I use my garbage disposal... A LOT.
Even though there's no food in the drain... it still stinks!
Can you guys give me some ideas on HOW to clean it and WHAT to use?!

2007-06-01 04:59:21 · 17 answers · asked by De C 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

there is this bluejay that is pecking at me when i get out of the house. help me

2007-06-01 04:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by swmgrl08 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'd like to paint some vinyl shutters. All I have seen is the spray-on kind. like Krylon.

2007-06-01 04:54:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have installed a new countertop and sink in our kitchen. The sink is a cast acrylic, self-rimming sink. How is it supposed to be held in place? It didn't come with any clips or anything to secure it to the countertop. The sink is too light for its weight to hold it in place, and the silicone sealant doesn't hold it either.

2007-06-01 04:52:38 · 2 answers · asked by Ted S 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We just bought a house in which most rooms have an old stinky carpet!!! To cut the costs, we are going to take the carpet off ourselves. How exactly do we do that?? How about the carpet glue, how do we get that off?

2007-06-01 04:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by Brasilian_cutie_pie 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

she practically lives in squallor.She has had bouts of deprssion.Could this still be a sign of depression.She sleeps all day;doesn't bathe regulary.I tell her she could face getting kicked out;if the owner ever saw the place.I talking total pigs sty.Advice.

2007-06-01 04:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by birdwings_65 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What is the use of Wet-Dry Vac over conventional Vaccum cleaners? Can they be used for regular vaccum cleaning of carpets and floors?

2007-06-01 04:42:28 · 5 answers · asked by rjain15 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

What would you put on the trunk of the tree to discourage them from pecking? I have already lost one tree due to this (and afids) and need to find a solution.

2007-06-01 04:41:22 · 2 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-01 04:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by dfb_goblue 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Would like to have it outdoors for our hottub.

2007-06-01 04:39:40 · 4 answers · asked by Patches 5 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-01 04:39:08 · 5 answers · asked by yp_gh_chicago 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

on its own. So annoying to go to the door no one there. I think its triggered by neighbours central locking their cars do you think this would be the cause. Is there anything I can do as I am going to have to stop using it as its on and off all day (driving the dog mad) and me!!!!!!

2007-06-01 04:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a Particle Board Desk and want to paint it black - is this possible and will it look good?

2007-06-01 04:33:34 · 10 answers · asked by Honey G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-01 04:30:12 · 3 answers · asked by reneeslove 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-01 04:29:37 · 2 answers · asked by James T 3 in Other - Home & Garden