Home & Garden - 16 June 2007

I'm growing lemon balm, thyme, sage, and multiple mints.

I tried making lemon balm herbal tea, but it kind of grossed me out (had a grassy taste). Does anyone know a reliable procedure or method to making lemon balm tea? Or anything else I can do with lemon balm/melissa?

Does anyone know if thyme has a lot of iron in it? I recall reading that somewhere.

If anyone has general/interesting info about any of these herbs and things I can use them with or for....

2007-06-16 14:57:18 · 4 answers · asked by Rach 3 in Garden & Landscape

When I was a kid everyone I knew had really beautiful soft sheets. Many floral patterns and colors were available as well as plaids, stripes and solids. No ironing, no pilling, just soft comfortable linens. I don't remember them costing an arm and a leg either. Why can't I find these bright pretty patterns now?

2007-06-16 14:48:37 · 3 answers · asked by tcm 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

In the begining of spring i pretty much threw a mixture of seeds from a packet of butterfly mix. There are names on the back of package but I don't know which is what. Does anyone know of a site I can maybe get some help. I need to move some of them but don't know how to care for them each. Thank you

2007-06-16 14:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by propertyofcorn 1 in Garden & Landscape

My son just bought a house, he has new - mills pride - put together cabinets from Home Depot. They were on clearance which is why he made that pick. We have to work with clearance and discounted items, but what colors should we be looking for? He favors muted colors, sage green, burnt orange, sandstone.

2007-06-16 14:22:00 · 1 answers · asked by sdsinback 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've looked and there's not a concrete slab as a base on the two or three 4*4's that seem to be sinking.

2007-06-16 13:44:08 · 6 answers · asked by just curious 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I didn't realized my fireplace even worked!

2007-06-16 13:23:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tofu 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in an apartment complex with no outside hose access, so I want to be able to run one through my kitchen faucet, or even my tub faucet. Are there any adapters for either of these?

2007-06-16 13:19:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Our garbage disposal stopped working after a disposal dishtowel got caught in it. After several attempts to free the jam, water started leaking from the sides of the disposal. We tightened the screws around the sides. Now, the sides are no longer leaking but it's leaking from the reset button! We called the manufacturer and they said "Sorry, get a new one." but I'm not one to give up so easily. Does anyone know how (or if) this can be fixed?

2007-06-16 13:17:16 · 6 answers · asked by Ruby's mom 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

When using a gas oven or stove, it is normal to smell a bit of the gas being released. If someone had a particularly acute sense of smell is there anything to do to remedy or lessen this smell? The smell was strong enough that they were forced to open the windows.

2007-06-16 13:00:42 · 4 answers · asked by Andy S 6 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-16 12:59:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I tried a few yrs ago but faild.Before I could figure out what they were,they buzzed the whole bush down!My Question is this...Do you dead head a rose?Once it has fully opened and turned rusty to promote growth!Or do you jusy leave it to fall! Help please,I don't want to kill them!!!

2007-06-16 12:52:17 · 4 answers · asked by Dr.Taco 2 in Garden & Landscape

My friend says you can, I disagree.

2007-06-16 12:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by LLK 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the easiest most effective way to remove factory glue from a new door?

2007-06-16 12:32:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I trim my poppies after they are done blooming or should I just leave them? If I can trim them, how far back do I go?

2007-06-16 12:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by little_boones 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a red tile roof, and somehow the sparrows get into each tile, even though each tile is filled with cement. The birds are are nuisance, because of their droppings all over the front steps, and driveway.

2007-06-16 12:23:54 · 9 answers · asked by jill mc. 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have two Gardenia plants. The leaves were yellowing, but I gave them fertalizer and that got better. Now the flowers are turning yellow soon after blooming white, or right away. After a day or two, they turn brown on the edges and die. Is this natural? I thought the bloom life was longer.

2007-06-16 12:20:18 · 2 answers · asked by Zim637 1 in Garden & Landscape

Is there anything that we can use to clean them or should he just throw them out. I know they are flammable.

2007-06-16 12:13:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

It's a" lopi" Model M 520.
We have the tubes/pipes. Need to know about the clearance needed at the back, stove to wall. (Yes we have slate tiles on the wall and a huge hearth plate ).
What is the min. we have to have?
Tryed the "Lopi "web site, nothing!!
Thanks.

2007-06-16 12:11:22 · 4 answers · asked by Scott H 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

we are looking for good quality, but not top of the line, carpeting for our basement...how much will this run us?

2007-06-16 12:10:48 · 1 answers · asked by Momma2B 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-16 12:10:21 · 3 answers · asked by just curious 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Evergreen shrub up to 2 ft. , meduim green foilage, and bright magenta flower spikes. Picture if you can.

2007-06-16 11:49:08 · 2 answers · asked by Footprints 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-16 11:43:10 · 3 answers · asked by Amorous 2 in Garden & Landscape

I was just wondering if anybody had some neat or unique ways to hang guest towels on a towel rack or rod? Or if anyone knows of a website for this sort of thing. Thanks!

2007-06-16 11:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by zerbertkisses 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

MY GRANDPOP HAS A VERY OLD SAFE. THE DIAL IS BROKEN OFF AND NOW THERE IS NO HANDLE LEFT. HIS MEMORY IF FADING AND HE NO LONGER REMEMBERS WHERE HE RECEIVED IT FROM OR THE COMBINATION TO IT. THE OUTSIDE OF THE SAFE IS CORRODED SO NO NUMBERS OR NAMES ARE SHOWN. ANY IDEAS WITHOUT COSTING HIM ALOT OF MONEY?

2007-06-16 11:26:35 · 11 answers · asked by instkar9 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My garage is partially drywalled right now and the rest of the walls are just framed. The previous owner already installed shelving on the framing. I was going to take the shelving out, add insulation and drywall, and add more shelving, but I'm wondering is it really necessary? I could just redo the shelving over the framing like the previous owner did. It's just a single car garage with a washer/dryer i don't really care how it looks. Should I take the time to drywall it and make it look nice or just add the shelving I need. It doesn't really look bad, it just looks unfinished.

2007-06-16 11:24:39 · 11 answers · asked by cashmaker81 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Well, you see, I may get a new dog soon. Well, I have two rooms right by each other, so the dog will use the room I never use. However, in my room, there's a bad smell. You see, when my old dog was a puppy, all he ever did was urinate on my carpet, and the smell of it has been stuck in there for years. I'm afraid the smell would either be unbearbale for my new dog, or he'd try to cover it up with his own, making even more of a stench.
We've already tried arm and hammer baking soda odor remover, but it didn't work. Is there anything that would get rid of the smell? I'm going to try Febreeze sometime.
I'de also love it if the product wasn't tested on animals.

2007-06-16 11:05:41 · 5 answers · asked by Courtney, The Ninja 1 in Other - Home & Garden

how do i find a squirrel

2007-06-16 11:05:14 · 3 answers · asked by april w 1 in Garden & Landscape

We are in Illinois. My friend has received two bids for her roof. They are only $400 apart. Both roofers are insured but only one is licensed. What does the license actually mean and how important is it? Thanks.

2007-06-16 10:53:53 · 6 answers · asked by wyllow 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Yes I have this table that my wife wants me to re finish becasue it needs to be sanded and re finished to make it look better but not sure how to do this please help. I need step by step instructions. Thanks

2007-06-16 10:45:50 · 7 answers · asked by kewlsouth 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-16 10:43:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs