Home & Garden - 12 June 2007

2007-06-12 05:47:00 · 2 answers · asked by js 1 in Other - Home & Garden

The floor of my pool is plastic but underneath the plastic is some sort of sand, and its been about 3 weeks since the pool has been filled with water, and when i go in to swim the floor is still very soft and now theres holes in the pool and at night when you turn on the lights you can see all the holes and it looks really bad..when will it harden and what can i do to take away the holes?

2007-06-12 05:32:47 · 2 answers · asked by Leo 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have just moved into a new flat and have white bathroom floor tiles. There are quite a lot of marks on them, which looks like either tile cement or sealant. The builders told me to use white spirit, but that does not work. Can anybody out there tell me what else to use.

2007-06-12 05:22:46 · 5 answers · asked by holiday2408 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i just finished laying out the pvc lines for my sprinkler system. i used a pvc pipe cutter to cut the pipes and i cleaned it of all the sharp edges. but i wasnt able to debur the inside of the pipe. someone told me to use a deburring tool but i couldn't find one. but i made sure that it was clean and had no burrs. will it affect the flow of water?

2007-06-12 05:19:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i'm remaking my room and i need new colors cuz mine now are uck

2007-06-12 05:16:25 · 8 answers · asked by ashley o 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

the gurgling occurs about 3-5 seconds after I run the water. I can run the water as long as I want and it does not get backed up into the sink (so I don't think there is a blockage). what would the resolution be? should i call a plumber? would it be at a reasonable cost to fix this issue

2007-06-12 04:58:53 · 8 answers · asked by stv62575 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just flipped over a pizza that I was cooking inside of the oven and cheese went everywhere! Whats the best way to clean it? I don't have any oven cleaner....

2007-06-12 04:41:33 · 7 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I work in about 10 community gardens in the city of Chicago. Vacant city lots and I would like know whats the best garden greens to grow.

2007-06-12 04:33:50 · 3 answers · asked by gregory b 1 in Other - Home & Garden

can anybody tell me weather potatoe plants are supposed to flower as i have white and yellow flowers growing on the same plant and what does this mean and can u eat the leaf off the plant too only serious awnsers please?

2007-06-12 04:31:17 · 11 answers · asked by CARA S 2 in Garden & Landscape

I change my home decor a lot (probably once every two or three years), so I end up painting my bedroom dresser a lot, too. But I'm tired of using the mini roller and a few people have suggested spray painting it because it's faster. I just can't find spray paint anywhere though. I've tried home improvement stores like Home Depot and also craft stores. I haven't asked any of the employees, though. I'm sure they still make spray paint, but can someone tell me where to find some?

Thanks a bunch.

2007-06-12 04:26:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is covered in ragweed and dandelions. It's June. Is it too late? I live in Ontario. In the Eastern area.

2007-06-12 04:19:23 · 5 answers · asked by nailbiter 2 in Garden & Landscape

Does anyone have a sure fire solution to keeping these plastic containers organized?

2007-06-12 04:15:15 · 3 answers · asked by quanner 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Ok, here's the dumb thing I did. I had the oven on and a big plastic bowl melted to the burner where the heat is released from within the oven. Now I can't get the burner out of the plastic. Any ideas?

2007-06-12 04:10:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-12 04:05:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We installed a new shower base and surround last June. Now there is a crack in the base about 2 inches from the drain. The crack is about 3 inches long, but there is no gap. I don't want to have to tear the whole thing out and replace it if it can be fixed.

2007-06-12 03:59:10 · 4 answers · asked by katz7dawgs2 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad told me he wants food printed aprons for Father's Day, such as chile, beer - maybe Corona, bbq printed styles, or even aprons from specific restuarants. Does anyone know where I can find these - well good ones? I've found some but wasn't too impressed, so I'll take on some suggestions.

Or if you can suggest a store near Elizabethtown, PA - that would help, too!

2007-06-12 03:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

This is so weird. Up North I never had this problem. I live near Charlotte, NC and we are trying to build a large, and I mean large garage with other things that will probably cost us around $40k.

I have called several contractors to come out for an estimate, and no one shows up! They set an appointment and no show.

Why? Do they have that much work that they don't need a job?
I have looked on the internet, phone book, you name it, and these are reputable companies and no one will come.

Any suggestions?

Please don't say, do it ourselves, believe me, if my husband had the time he would, but he travels out of town often.

2007-06-12 03:38:45 · 4 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I have wholes in the leaves of the sun flowers that I am growing? What is eating them? What natural remedies are out there that will be preventing from further damage? However, they seem to be striving and growing. HELP! I put some garlic cloves every where some one told me they keep away unwanted bugs.

2007-06-12 03:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

I am reading up about fuse box safety because one fuse keeps blowing on my fuse box at home - basically I want to make sure it's not a fire risk. There is an odd smell at the fuse box when certain appliances have been used which is concerning me. Every website I go on advises to get an electrician if you smell "hot insulation"...but how am I supposed to know if it's insulation I can smell! I don't know what insulation smells like!

2007-06-12 03:28:06 · 9 answers · asked by Les 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the best way to keep garden roses that have been cut to be brought inside?

I cut them off the brush on a angle, then again under cool water before placing in a vase.

Is there any home remedy that I can add to keep them longer?
Mine usually lasts about 3-5 days, and then the petals fall off. I've tried the asprin thing, but that doesn't work.

2007-06-12 03:26:56 · 3 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

my kitchen hot tap is very stiff and getting harder to turn - this happened last year and i had to get it replaced, and now it seems to be happening again. any ideas?

2007-06-12 03:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by emma.h. 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have heard that if you put mothballs around your yard it would keep snakes away. does this really work and if it does how? what is the best and cheapest way to get rid of snakes and moles in the yard?

2007-06-12 03:17:42 · 6 answers · asked by amanda l 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-12 03:06:25 · 1 answers · asked by KLJ 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Full sun - Southwest Exposure in Denver

2007-06-12 03:05:22 · 4 answers · asked by ruskel 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-12 02:58:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I just notice that that parts of my hydrangea plant are covered with small white thingies that look a bit larger than a grain of rice. I think they are the pupa of some kind of insects. I have this plant for years but it's the first time I found something like this. Could someone tell me what to do to get rid of them? Or can I just leave the plant alone and wait for them to go?

2007-06-12 02:51:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-12 02:41:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I love all the birds I feed but recently some pigeons decided they like to eat off my balcony too. I want to keep the feeders but don't want the pigeons.

2007-06-12 02:39:22 · 5 answers · asked by skcmcc 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm new to dishwashers...

What do people think is the best way to dry dishes in a dish washer?

Do you open the door a little once the cycle has finished to let the wet steam out or keep it closed for longer?

Does opening it mean there is more chance of runs & streaks on glasses?

Any good tips? Thanks!

2007-06-12 02:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm watering regularly, drainage is great, and using moisture control soil. I have several healthy tomatos growing nice and big, and the othe leaves look great. What could be causing the yellowing of a few bottom leaves?
Thank you!

2007-06-12 02:06:20 · 7 answers · asked by ♦♦pixiechix♦♦ 5 in Garden & Landscape