Home & Garden - 4 June 2007

I was stung this weekend by a paper wasp. The only problem is I am not 100% sure where the nest is. I am pretty sure it is in a thick, 4 ft. cedar tree, but I cannot actually see the nest and am worried about getting too close to investigate. Any ideas on how find and then destroy this nest? I work in the yard alot and I have a dog that spends time there as well, so it is important that I get rid of this colony.
Thanks.

2007-06-04 05:37:05 · 8 answers · asked by audairymaid 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have 4 rose bushes that are loosing their leaves, What is causing this? I water and fertilize regularly and they dont have any brown or black spots on the leaves, or and kinds of pests. The leaves are just falling off. I have 2 more on opposite ends that are doing great, and i treat them just the same and they have really nice, thick dark green leaves. All of them are full of buds. What can I do to prevent this or what is causing this? Thanks!

2007-06-04 05:25:29 · 4 answers · asked by killer 2 in Garden & Landscape

My stuff keeps coming out with all these blue stains on it. I've tried everything to stop it. Changed detergent and softener, eliminated softener.... I can't figure out where they are coming from.
We have well water but thestains are blue..... any help greatly appreciated.

2007-06-04 05:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Third time now Ive ordered furniture and 3 for 3 its been a problem. The first time our entertainment center had seasoning splits, claimed they didnt see this. Second time the delivery drivers claimed someone stopped short, and our leather furniture got "burns" from the side of the truck - when they slammed on the breaks. This time our kids captains bed was missing 2 drawers, and now the store is debating us on this! uugh.

These are all orders from different stores. Any advice.

2007-06-04 05:21:29 · 4 answers · asked by lillilou 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

If I finished a bathroom in my house on my own and didnt have it inspected, then I later sell the house to someone and the bathroom floods am I liable becuase I didnt have it inspected?
State is MD

2007-06-04 05:19:48 · 3 answers · asked by jason g 2 in Other - Home & Garden

The other night my dog ate my fathers favorite statue. It was a statue of Santa Clause. He was white with green shamrocks all over his outfit. The only sticker he had on him was OPD limited I believe. If anyone has any ideas on where to buy new one please let me know.
Thank you,

2007-06-04 05:17:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anthony B 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am making 2 parking spots

2007-06-04 05:01:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i burn about one large yankee candle jar a month in my bedroom. after 3 years of buildup, i want to eliminate the soot buildup on the walls and ceiling. i tried a moist mr clean magic eraser, but it mostly smeared the soot around. i need help asap! only soy candles in the future!!!

2007-06-04 04:59:37 · 9 answers · asked by Mariela 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

black ink from a pen that leaked

2007-06-04 04:59:05 · 5 answers · asked by mandy 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

This is my first time gardening so I need extra help. I live in Alabama so its getting very hot and humid with very little rain.

2007-06-04 04:58:40 · 4 answers · asked by cheryl4ua 1 in Garden & Landscape

to clean the radiator looking things in the central air? brush? Or is their something cheap you could buy?

2007-06-04 04:56:40 · 2 answers · asked by mailbox_5 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

bought this house after being treated for termites. exterminator wants $150 to keep the warrenty valid

2007-06-04 04:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by jeff_wilmoth 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-04 04:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by bcfc_gent 1 in Garden & Landscape

enough.Is there a way to speed up the process or what. It was cut down 2-3years ago.I live in N.E.

2007-06-04 04:41:39 · 14 answers · asked by sscreener 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have 2 Carrier units in my Texas attic...one is dropping water from the roof pipe...the other is not. I have regular maintainence and replaced freon last year. What are the most likely causes?

2007-06-04 04:38:42 · 14 answers · asked by scottw2100 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have ants really really bad in my house.... I also talked to my neighbors and they have them bad to!
I put out a whole bunch of ant traps and they NEVER worked... Besides having someone come in and professionally spraying what can I do to get rid of them myself? I also have tons of ant hills outside my home by the steps going in, the sidewalk, and in the lawn...

2007-06-04 04:35:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-04 04:34:25 · 5 answers · asked by Peter G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is this some kind of pest infestation or is it something naturally occurring?

2007-06-04 04:33:02 · 2 answers · asked by gfwiggles 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-04 04:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by birdman 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know how to get to the lil bits of dirt that drift under the washing machine? Mine is too heavy to shift or lift in order to clean underneath. I vacuum around it but i know there are bits i havent managed to grasp.

Failing that, is there anything i can buy like a pllinth to place at the base so that dirt doesnt go under there??

(Yes this is keeping me awake at night and yes this probably is quite sad lol)

2007-06-04 04:18:19 · 8 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

any ideas where you can buy them or unusual ideas of what to use.

2007-06-04 04:15:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like my dining area to serve as a multifunction area, almost like a den. How can I achieve this look? What type of dining table should I buy to be used in other ways? I really don't want the table to be only used for eating or be the focal point of the area.

2007-06-04 04:14:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Hi guys and gals, i have a lamp that i absolutely love.. its probably 15 years old.. it works fine but i noticed where the plug part meets the cord its fraying and the little wires are poking through, without destroying the integrity of the lamp can i just wrap electrical tape around this to keep it strong and from causing more damage to the cord.. thanks

2007-06-04 04:04:27 · 10 answers · asked by ANGELA29 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

between the stones? Not regular cement grouting but I heard there is a newer product out there that you literally pour between the stones and then just wet it down with the hose and it hardens up like grout. I also heard some are sold with pesticides to keep the damn ants from carrying away all the sand under the stones. Is either of these things true, if so what is the product? Thanks

2007-06-04 03:57:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

How do I keep a cat from intruding into my flower bed and digging up new plants and seedlings without just shooting at it with an air gun? It is a little flower garden in our front yard and we hate when he camps out and uses the bathroom in our flower bed and then digs at it too and we keep hinting to the neighbors that their cat is invading our yard and even leaving nasty gifts of feces and hairballs all over our yard. And ideas short of building a fence would be welcome.

2007-06-04 03:51:34 · 3 answers · asked by jillianne 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm making a 6' high dog eared fence. I was told I should leave space between the fence and picket. How much should I leave. I also have a hill that was created after removing the old fence. Should I chop this hill off.

2007-06-04 03:46:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Water is pouring out the Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve. The water heater had been set to "Vacation" mode for months. I turned it back to a normal temp setting and five minutes later water was pouring out through the relief valve pipe. I turned off the water to the hot water heater to control the water flow. Can I reset the valve or do I need to replace it? Can I do this myself?

2007-06-04 03:35:33 · 8 answers · asked by KenB 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My house is approx. 50 yrs old. All of the water lines inside the house are copper. I would guess these copper lines are original to the house. However, when you get to say a toilet or a sink, it turns into a galvanized piece. I'm guessing the copper runs right up to the wall, then they used a galvanized piece through the wall. Why would they do this? I replaced some shutoffs recently and noticed the galvanized was quite corroded inside. Most of the house has very strong water pressure, but a couple of the bathroom sinks are quite a bit weaker.

2007-06-04 03:06:54 · 2 answers · asked by TB28 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its holding on a mulcher kit. its been on for 6 or 7 yrs.

2007-06-04 02:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by elizabeth v 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have these wonderful double tulips that bloom like roses, they are red and the other yellow. I dug them up last year when they appeared to be wilting but this year hardly any came up. I notice there were a lot of single "leaves" that popped out, so did I mess up or do something wrong and will these single leaves one day be my tulips which pop up? I don't want to separate the other bulbs again in case I get none at all come up next year...if there's any technique to separating bulbs I'd like to know, as I've planted many bulb varieties this year which one day I'll want to propogate I'm sure.

2007-06-04 02:46:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape