Home & Garden - 12 June 2007

why do I get a strip of grass down the middle after I cut the lawn

2007-06-12 12:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by mark s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The fountain is a full size old hand well pump which sits on a large flat stone with a hole to resevoir pan below. Total lift is approx 36". The hand pump outlet is 1 1/2 inches in diameter into which I installed a diffuser so water should hit inside edges of outlet and fall from pump. There is a water pail hanging below which I will make leak substantially so water returns to resevoir. I am looking to achieve a natural looking discharge of water for pump as it would when pump was operated by hand.

2007-06-12 12:18:31 · 2 answers · asked by Whitney F 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I accidentally turned the microwave on without putting anything in it. After a few seconds, I heard a buzzing noise and saw that microwave had some orange light in it, kind of like sparks. And after opening it, I saw that towards it's right on top, there is some grey/smokey stain. Other than that, it was fine and it is working. I am just scared to heat any food in it. Is it safe to use? Is there any kind of lead or radio poisoning danger through the food heated in it? Is it any harm to pregnant woman or kids?Thanks so much in advance.

2007-06-12 12:10:10 · 4 answers · asked by Lola 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you were going chop a few trees by yourself, by hand (ax or chainsaw), how many trees would you have to fell to get a cord of wood? I'm assuming average size trees -- not huge redwood type! Also can you use fresh cut wood or do you have to cure it? This is for a story - I live in the desert so I don't know this stuff. Thanks!

2007-06-12 11:56:40 · 10 answers · asked by katydid 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'd like a few opinions here.

Can you tell me the top 3 or 4 brands of bedroom furniture?

If price was no object, who makes the best?

With real-world considerations for who's gonna pay for this stuff, who makes the best quality/value furniture?

I am interested in names like Ethan Allen, Stickley, Hooker, and so on. Do these three belong together???

2007-06-12 11:42:55 · 9 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I need 4 stalls, 12' X 12' - a small area for tack, and a small area for feed. I will also need a small area for washing and grooming. Any ideas on how to do it cheaper will be appreciated. Thank you all!

2007-06-12 11:41:06 · 6 answers · asked by Georgia F 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is better for a townhouse we cannot do normal hardwood due to the concreet bottom so it's between engineered hardwood (Brazilian Cherry Br111) or the wood laminate(Pergo Brazilian Cherry). What's better?

2007-06-12 11:29:55 · 3 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok at work we have a plastic wallet stand that spins and I wanna know what is the best way to clean it?

2007-06-12 11:28:08 · 2 answers · asked by Loise P. 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-12 11:25:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've noticed small transparent spots on the leaves of my indoor catnip plant and I was wondering the reason. Occasionally, I have also seen very small white bugs moving around the sides of the pot and on the leaves. I think I may also have a problem with fungus gnats with other plants in the same area of the house. I grow mostly herbs, so I'd like to keep treatments of pests safe and non-toxic (my cat included). Please, help!

2007-06-12 11:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by Natalie 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-12 11:11:05 · 10 answers · asked by John & Sandy W 2 in Garden & Landscape

There are lots of old, dead stems, and a bit of green on top. I have trimmed it the past 10 years, but this year it seems especially bare.

2007-06-12 11:05:29 · 4 answers · asked by Karen Z 1 in Garden & Landscape

The wood we need to get rid of is termite infested wood from crates.
The crates are the kind at places like lowes and home depot that they put the stuff on like bricks and such to move around witht the machine. Do garbage companies take these crates for example?

2007-06-12 11:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by ignorant_2_ignorance 1 in Other - Home & Garden

With my little boy we have just dug and composted an area in the garden for veg/fruit. I wanted to do this to show them how to grow things for themselves when they are older. Problem is i havnt a clue really, i have put a mesh fence around it to stop the dog or cats toileting. What can i do about creepy crawlies.
We have lettuce and carrot seeds, i have 4 strawberry plants and 2 tom plants on my kitchen window. They are getting a bit big now should they go in the garden. How do i protect everything in a organic/ safe way ie no chemicals pellets etc. Thanks for any help.

2007-06-12 10:59:14 · 10 answers · asked by unkeyp 1 in Garden & Landscape

There's nothing stuck in it or anything. I guess it's just smelling from normal use. Does anyone know of anything I can do to stop it from smelling?

2007-06-12 10:57:04 · 10 answers · asked by zil28ennov 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in a small apartment, with not much closets.
My bathroom is not small, is a good size, with the linen closet in it. I don't know how to organize it, I've tried so many times, in there I have towels, bed sheets, my husband's stuff (like shaving cream, pergume, etc) my stuff , hair stuff, make up, and lot of beauty products.
It's got 3 shelves, but I can't get it organized and in a way I can get one thing in a second, and not be knocking everything down just to get to that little perfume bottle at the end.

What r ur opinions? How does your linen/bathroom closet look?

Thanks

2007-06-12 10:56:52 · 4 answers · asked by curious 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-12 10:53:49 · 8 answers · asked by alison pr 1 in Garden & Landscape

What can I put in a vase with cut flowers in it to make the flowers last longer? BESIDES WATER

2007-06-12 10:52:04 · 8 answers · asked by BubbleFood 1 in Garden & Landscape

It looks kinda black and is just on the one plant. I am a first time grower and really clueless. Please help me.

2007-06-12 10:50:20 · 1 answers · asked by butterflybabe415 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-12 10:43:22 · 11 answers · asked by kelly c 3 in Garden & Landscape

every week i catch my neighbor bringing his trash over and putting it in my garbage pail near the road (for pickup). when i am not home(working) he comes over and uses my pool (according to my other neighbor) i also notice some of my patio furnature out of place, so i think he is defidently using my pool. some stuff has also been missing from my house, like food and beer. sometimes his wife comes over and harrasses me. i dont know what to do. can you give me some ideas.

2007-06-12 10:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My friend asked me to do some work on a pair of jeans of hers....I cut them into capris, cuffed and sewed them in place...replaced the pockets with cooler ones, added bondage straps and some accent studs. What would be a good price for all this?

2007-06-12 10:34:40 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The leaves start out with yellow speckles and then turn all yellow. I started watering the trees 5 min each twice a day for 7 days (2 wks) then changed to 5 min/day 6 days a wk. The rest of my new plants seem to be doing OK with this watering schedule. I live in No. Calif. The temps have been running in the mid 80's to low 90's........please help!

2007-06-12 10:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by Bamma 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am white (of Irish descent- so I tend to be a bit pink) if that makes any difference.

2007-06-12 10:24:28 · 10 answers · asked by lakat 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The house we recently moved into has a weird bathroom. the toilet never flushes, it only fills up with a bit of water and thats it, no flush. When the people who live downstairs flush their toilet, water comes up from ours and a gurgling noise is heard from the bathtub. Soon after, a sewage smell comes out of the bathtub drain. I'm gonna be stuck in that house for a while, so I wanna know if the cesspool is acting up or something.

2007-06-12 10:18:52 · 7 answers · asked by .......... 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-12 10:04:31 · 8 answers · asked by brian f 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

please help!! i hate mice and have them!! helphelphelp!!!

2007-06-12 09:52:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a white comforter w/black flowers and its getting yellowish. Regular washing with shout didnt help. I want to bleach it but I'm afraid that the black flowers will fade. They are printed on. Does colorsafe bleach actually work?

2007-06-12 09:48:20 · 8 answers · asked by Cheyenne 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I clean up,

2007-06-12 09:26:39 · 20 answers · asked by Michele L 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-12 09:19:40 · 5 answers · asked by george b 1 in Garden & Landscape