Home & Garden - 19 June 2007

I have a little pet peeve about the terminology used then people ask qustions about HVAC and appliace repair. Even worse when the so called experienced technicians answer these questions. Does anyone out there acutally know why you should NOT use the term "freon" when refering to the refrigerant charge in your A/C or appliance? I hope someone out there is smart enough to figure this one out.

2007-06-19 10:03:37 · 20 answers · asked by Condar_1 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi!
I am planting petunias and geraniums in round plastic pots with holes at the bottoms (for drainage).
So my question is do I have to put rocks down before adding the soil?
I normally do put the rocks down, and my flowers grow great, but I don't have rocks and was wondering if putting rocks is really necessary.
Thanks for reading and I hope you can help, have a great day.

2007-06-19 09:47:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

either construction tools or somethin' used on the construction site.

2007-06-19 09:38:51 · 4 answers · asked by Ryder 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-19 09:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by Sam U. 2 in Other - Home & Garden

while our leather suite was in storage, something has been put on top of the leather footstool and has left indentation marks. we thought that leaving it for a while would solve the problem but they havent gone. we want to sell the suite now but i would like to see these marks gone before we do!

2007-06-19 09:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by Debbie H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 09:23:11 · 7 answers · asked by teekitty 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a recipe for cat food,boric acid and grape jelly.Supposed to mix into balls and put around yard to kill red ants.How can I do this and protect my dogs too?

2007-06-19 09:21:06 · 2 answers · asked by little loved one 3 in Other - Home & Garden

when I run my 18volt Dewalt drill it gives off a burning smell. I was told it is the brushes. Is this something I can fix myself.

2007-06-19 09:15:46 · 15 answers · asked by Woodstock 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Specifically, we have a 10'x10' area of (dead)grass that we want to use for a doggie duty area. Our thoughts are to dig out about a foot of the dirt and fill it with layers of some kind of sand and gravel. We also need to create a drainage system for this area. We know nothing of how to do this. Can someone point us in the right direction with books or websites or something?? Thank you!!

2007-06-19 09:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by zanaru@pacbell.net 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am looking for a good name for a business which installs garden fencing ,shed erection & garden decking need a good company name please,nothing cheesy want to sound professional cause i am ! ,help !!!

2007-06-19 09:13:59 · 6 answers · asked by shameless 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-19 08:49:26 · 10 answers · asked by ALAN C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to install a dimmer switch however i do not know if i should. I only have one bulb in my room (and i normally use those low watt energy saving bulbs.)
when i was reading the Watt limit. The dimmer can hold upto 1000w but doesnt really say anything about low bulbs.
I fear that the dimmer switch maybe damaged when i turn it on. the fact that a low watt is only in use.
Can i install the dimmer swich in my room without it fusing or blowing up?

2007-06-19 08:49:21 · 5 answers · asked by Gurpz 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 08:49:11 · 12 answers · asked by Bubbles 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my neighbor has 3 dogs and i think that's where the flys are coming from, but i can't keep the nasty buggies out of my herb garden!! suggestions?

2007-06-19 08:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I had a friend that had huge pots of plants sitting on his porch. He told us they were citronella plants, and if rubbed on it, it would release the smell from the plant, and the mosquitos would leave you alone. I tried it a few times, and it worked. I have asked for this plant before and no one knows what I am talking about. Where can I find one, and what is it called?

2007-06-19 08:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

so they can charge you whatever they want for monthly service, and deposits? and they know you'll pay it cause who can live without electric and gas? it's not like cable and phone you can live without...i don't want to take a cold shower, and sit in a dark house.....anyone else think it's a load of crap?

2007-06-19 08:33:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

it seems like it would cool better if it was not in the scorching sun throughout the day, no?

2007-06-19 08:25:07 · 6 answers · asked by eject911 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-19 07:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by rallyman 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I think I have a mole in my backyard. I have discovered a large hole. Do you have an idea of how to get rid of it?

2007-06-19 07:54:22 · 6 answers · asked by marthatr2 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-19 07:43:52 · 6 answers · asked by sisterwater92 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have packs of cucumber, peas, kale, tomato, and melon seeds. when do i plant them?

2007-06-19 07:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by Mimi 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking for a list of some NATIVE plants, shrubs and flowers for my area to attract more wildlife. I live in Stoutsville, OH which is near Columbus. I am looking for something not too costly but native to Ohio. Any one have any idea. Maybe a berry shrub, a flower for nectar etc.

2007-06-19 07:41:29 · 4 answers · asked by smcmichael1976 2 in Garden & Landscape

I want to open the house up but dont want to make it muggy inside with the wet carpets.

2007-06-19 07:40:28 · 3 answers · asked by Cadensmom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-19 07:37:29 · 3 answers · asked by jnjoo50 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a tray of Jiffy 7 peat pellets that I recently purchased and several packs of flower seeds. I am a novice. How many seeds do I place on each of the little circles? Please advise. Thanks... :)

2007-06-19 07:21:16 · 2 answers · asked by BETTYBOOP_1967 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am going to be digging up about 75 rose bushes from my grandfathers house and I want to bring them to my place! I live in Corvallis Oregon we have fairly mild winters. When is the best time to do this??

2007-06-19 07:14:51 · 2 answers · asked by just me! 3 in Garden & Landscape

The apartment building next to my house is only about 6 feet away from my kitchen window. My window over the sink is high enough to just look over the concrete privicy wall between the buildings. So when I do dishes I face the sliding glass doors into the apartment next door. The sliding glass door faces the wall and seem to be the only windows in the tiny apt.
I have seen my neighbor naked/dressing several times. He does have a privacy wall and does not face public property(so not considered indecent exposure). He is very nice and kind of cute, decent body with a little extra weight. But i feel bad cuz he has no natural light if he shuts the blinds and has no other room to chance since it is a bachelor style apt.
What should I do? I am not offended really. Would you say something to him? If so what? Is it wrong to just let it go and keep seeing him like that?
I am not intrested in hooking up with him and I dont enjoy it but I am not grosssed out by it either.

2007-06-19 07:11:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Can a Jasmine plant grow inside? I love the smell and want to bring it in.

Thanks

2007-06-19 07:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

is it from too much water or not enough?

2007-06-19 07:07:03 · 4 answers · asked by Kaybee 4 in Garden & Landscape

Our diswasher is not cleaning highballs and other tumblers as well as it should, we place the in the right place in the machine but still they often have gritty residue inside them and somtimes even particles of food. Do you think it is because we wash cookware at the same time as glassware, cutlery and crockery? Or am I being a bit dim?

2007-06-19 07:03:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry