Home & Garden - 19 June 2007

i bought a potted cornflower with beautiful blue flowers, got it home and put it in a bigger container, and now about a week later it looks dead. Anyone know why? The soil is damp but not waterlogged.

2007-06-19 03:24:51 · 3 answers · asked by curly-top 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have an older wood burning stove and a lot of ash dust gets all over things in the kitchen. Cleaning windows and countertops are no problem. But the ceiling is. What is the best way to clean a kitchen ceiling and with what product. I started using a mop with a powdered cleaner Spick and Span, and it has helped, but it is slow going. Any suggestions?

2007-06-19 03:21:42 · 5 answers · asked by dogfostercare 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We just recently moved into an old farm house. When we first walked in, it smelled horrible of a musty wood stove. It seemed that anyone who has ever lived there NEVER cleaned it! We've been in and stripped wall paper painted a few rooms CLEANED EVERYTHING! and you can still catch that smell in all of the rooms. How can I get rid of it?

2007-06-19 03:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by karatoto74 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm making a bong. I don't want to use plastic, so i'm using a glass beer bottle... but how can I pierce it?

2007-06-19 03:14:56 · 6 answers · asked by zorang 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We recently purchased a braided hibiscus and planted it outside in the ground near our pond. Will it survive the winter outdoors. Temps get to 20 below at times up here. Will it die off and then come back in the spring? I do not want to have to have to bring it in during the winter months. Any suggestions? Or should I just take it back?

2007-06-19 03:14:08 · 8 answers · asked by DawnK25 1 in Garden & Landscape

i know that i am still going through drywall because when i pull the hook out, i still get the drywall residue on the hook, do i apply more force or what? I know that i am not on a stud

2007-06-19 03:12:45 · 7 answers · asked by waltb87 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-19 03:08:18 · 4 answers · asked by stormy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought an old farmhouse that has suffered significant neglect and abuse. While other repairs have been costly, like re-plumbing the entire house they are for the most part invisible. I have been having problems with repainting the interior. I am trying to repaint the interior and have problems with yellowing of the paint as it dries. I wash and repair the walls before I paint, but when I do the color does not come out as expected. I have applied 3 coats of brilliant white paint to the dining room and it comes out yellowish brown and splotchy. How can I prevent the paint from turning yellow as it dries? I know the other rooms are going to have the same problem. Also how can I paint over paneling, that apparently was greyish but is now dark brown?

2007-06-19 03:05:26 · 11 answers · asked by ronrlogan 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I attempted to change my thermostat at home. After an unsuccesful try, I put the old one back on. I'm pretty sure I put the wires back correctly, but now its randomly blowing hot air and cold air at different times. Appreciate your responses.

2007-06-19 03:01:37 · 5 answers · asked by ddrtyger 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 03:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Adam A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

it is a round rail what is the best way to find centre line to fit brackets

2007-06-19 03:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by ARTHUR M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I ask because my stupid brother never washes his dishes with soap and he doesn't care if I get sick or not. Yes he is an A**.

thanks

2007-06-19 02:42:01 · 9 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

What permits do I need and when do I need to get them. What is the order of construction. I will we drilling a well does that come first then a electrical service? I have looked and haven't really found any good resources for this.

2007-06-19 02:41:16 · 2 answers · asked by Jared 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Our trailer park recently moved a moble home into it that is from 1978. That's almost thirty years old. How old is too old?

2007-06-19 02:35:28 · 1 answers · asked by regnillam 1 in Other - Home & Garden

have sewer system in home ,was put in by pervous own, sewer pipe runs into footer drains. need to know laws and what can be done. bought house in feb. this year, thought sewer system was ok. didnot know it ran into footer drains.

2007-06-19 02:34:49 · 2 answers · asked by stanleyshepperson 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 02:32:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 02:30:08 · 6 answers · asked by Nancy g 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-19 02:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by otreye e 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-19 02:25:39 · 5 answers · asked by otreye e 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The roof is in the South of England.
It is one storey high, it will hold work men.
The dimensions are 24 foot by 11 foot.

We were advised by the person that we are buying the property from that the roof will be over 15 years this year and may need 're-felting'.

There is currently no sign of leaking ie. no water damage is apparent and the roof does not have any visible signs of damage. It is clear and clean and there are no plants, mould.

If the roof does need re-felting, what is involved? and how much roughly will it cost?

2007-06-19 02:25:29 · 3 answers · asked by louise e 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for free sites I can do this on-we live in Michigan, but I will gladly list it on any sites in the U.S.-never know when someone out there is looking for a place in Michigan! Thank you ahead of time, and please no dumb answers just to get points!!

2007-06-19 02:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by Mystyk 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would have to use a window box as I have no garden. What soil do I need, what are the best-easiest herbs to cook and is this the right time of year?
I would appreciate as much detailed help as possible as I have never done any gardening in my life.

2007-06-19 02:17:12 · 7 answers · asked by SYUKUS 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-19 02:16:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-19 02:15:32 · 3 answers · asked by John W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

anything any ideas tools rigs explosives solutions ersion methods anything

2007-06-19 01:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

We bought a house and the front door is a disaster. Very sturdy good door, but someone painted it, with I think, the wrong kind of paint and it is all chipping off in chunks. It is not wooden.. not sure what other kinds there are, but I think it is some sort of metal. What should I do to get the paint that is on there now OFF? A metal brush would scratch it, wouldn't it? And what kind of paint should be used to do it right?? Rustoleum I heard is the only paint for metal?? ANY advise would be great!

2007-06-19 01:44:58 · 8 answers · asked by sonotech02 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi i have a Bissell pro heat upright deep carpet cleaner.....My question is does anyone know if you can buy a universal type shampoo to use in the machine and where to buy from???

Because the Bissell solution which is good dont get me wrong is quite expensive. It also states only to use Bissell cleaning fluid to avoid damaging the unit??

Any sensible advice much appreciated. :)

2007-06-19 01:40:25 · 9 answers · asked by Dj' s 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-19 01:26:53 · 5 answers · asked by Tracy G 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought shellac to preserve leaves and flowers before setting them in resin (so any natural oils in the plants won't react with the resin) but the can says I'm supposed to mix the shellac with alcohol. What kind of alcohol am I supposed to use and what sort of container should I be mixing this in?

Thank you in advance for your help.

2007-06-19 01:26:52 · 6 answers · asked by Allo 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-19 01:26:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry