Home & Garden - 7 June 2007

i have a montgomery wards signature series 2000 elite model 3100002 made by mtd. the problem is that it will not start unless i hook it up to my car battery and then touch the two bolts on my solenoid at the same time. then she starts with no problem and stays running until i turn the key off can some one please help me with this problem as it is a good mower but im completely lost on whats the problem.

2007-06-07 12:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by blkdmd16 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Even the most obvious answers are welcome.

2007-06-07 12:32:37 · 10 answers · asked by night_train_to_memphis 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My son gets on the couch so I want it to be as non toxic as possible.

2007-06-07 12:29:54 · 8 answers · asked by staciejeanne 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I had a tree removed in my back yard and its a perfect spot for a fruit tree. I will use a lemon tree most often and they grow like "weeds" in this part of Texas. What do you prefer?

2007-06-07 12:17:17 · 2 answers · asked by Denise W 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have a wooden front porch that is painted white. It is very dirty and needs to be cleaned/washed.

What type of chemicals if any should I use to clean it?

2007-06-07 11:58:01 · 4 answers · asked by charlie 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have used the Mr. Clean sponge and in some areas on my walls it shows where I used it because it rubbed off some of the paint. Is there anything else that I can use to remove everyday wear and tear scuff marks?

And also, what is the best type of paint to use on walls with young children in the house? Why?

2007-06-07 11:53:34 · 10 answers · asked by karlee 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-07 11:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-07 10:57:48 · 14 answers · asked by BigRick the Beer Drinker 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-07 10:52:27 · 2 answers · asked by Karen A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard that Kirby vacuums are really exceptional at picking up dirt and they appear so. But $2000 seems too much for a vacuum though. Are there better or equitable brands out there much cheaper? Or is it really worth that much money?

2007-06-07 10:50:00 · 29 answers · asked by LW 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

What can I do to get rid of carpenter ants, any safe home remedy other than glue boards. I really don't have the $ to have Orkin come and drill holes in my walls. Please help!

2007-06-07 10:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by michele a 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I remember being told as a kid that it was a fire safety issue and that we couldn't leave our doors open in case of fire.

2007-06-07 10:48:44 · 10 answers · asked by Lolly 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-07 10:42:54 · 6 answers · asked by trittnut 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've owned one for about 5 years- should I toss it and grab a knew one?

2007-06-07 10:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by Sage B 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i hate that stuff...and i've tried a few different things that haven't worked! anyone have any "home remedies"

2007-06-07 10:34:37 · 9 answers · asked by jdcde22 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

yesteday I just started to pain my room. the original color was a ligth blue. I regret not using a primer first. so i put two coastes of white on the ceiling. then I started to paint the walls with a dark burgundy color. ive put on two coats of the burgundy. most of the wall looks even but theres parts where theres light and dark patches.. does it need another coat? and near the top (where the wall and the ceiling meet) ive been using a brush (since ceiling is white and wall is dark) it looks VERY blotcy.. is there an easier way to paint than using a small brush as to not get white on the dark of vice versa? (sorry its hard to explain) ive gotten a "shur line" that paints edges but am not pleases with it as it gets the burgundy onto tthe ceiling...

bow do i get the paint to come out evenly? how to paint where the wall and ceiling meet more easily?

2007-06-07 10:23:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So my boyfriend works nights, and our roommate works days. Day to day there aren't many dishes in the sink. So i figure oh I'll do them tomorrow. Then I just keep putting them off because there aren't many. Then there are tons and I hate to do them. Anyone have good suggestions to do them more often. I know it's somewhat self motivation, but I hate dishes with a passion..so i'm definitely lacking when it comes to them.

2007-06-07 10:20:56 · 13 answers · asked by jdcde22 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Is using color to organize any good?
How can i maintain the organization?
Any tips that would be helpful are always appreciated...

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2007-06-07 10:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by Miry 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-07 10:19:10 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon G 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Any good non-abrasive and non toxic cleaner and protectant solutions for leather sofa and love seat.

2007-06-07 10:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by Phade3 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-07 09:59:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

And how do you tell which one you've got? From what I have read, it seems like they are exactly the same thing. They both can pump clean water and waste water. My home warranty covers sump pumps, but not sewer pumps.

2007-06-07 09:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by danandstephshort 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have just inherited an older craftsman ridning mower, I have gotten it running, and jsut need to replace a throttlr control spring on the carb. I am having a problem figuring how to lower the blade height or if it is working. I have the knob to turn left/right to lower and raise the blade, but it doesnt make a difference. Is there a certain setting everything has to be in to make this adjustment?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again

2007-06-07 09:51:08 · 4 answers · asked by Bill C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Once there was a big lightning strike near our house and our ceiling fan got fryed even though it was turned off from the switch. I'm suspecting the surge jumpped the gap inside the switch (the gap bitween the contacts). So in order to prevent it I made a small device where I placed the live and neutral wires really close the ground wire (only 0.15cm's away). The device is inside a plastic case and is installed at the service entrance. So my device should provide protection from these jumping lightning surges right? I have surge protectors but as I heard a strong enough lightning surge can jump even through the blown fuses. My Device should prevent this right? After all the ground wire is more attractive than the neutral that is grounded at the tranceformer right? A lightning surge can jump right? or is the site I read telling false information? And yes I have very good dual ground wire

2007-06-07 09:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

we have red ants in our garden and they just keep coming back. We can't use amonia because of the vegtables any ideas?

2007-06-07 09:43:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-07 09:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by Dele 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in Georgia and my girlfriend is going to be in Colorado for a couple weeks and I want to send her some flowers. Is there any way I can do that? Same-day air is wayyyy too expensive to send out but I was looking to use priority mail (3 days) so is it possible?

2007-06-07 09:18:05 · 6 answers · asked by kylehess10 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I am laying tile in my bathroom. How thick does my adhesive (Duraset Adhesive Glue ) have to be?

2007-06-07 08:59:46 · 3 answers · asked by love earth 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Do you know why they could have invaded so suddenly? The hot wheather? There are about 20 or so and I've only killed 2. It seems like everyday they multiply! Also does anybody have a quick fix to get rid of them?

2007-06-07 08:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel S 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-07 08:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape