Home & Garden - 21 June 2007

I stopped the cold water supply to fix my toilet. When I did, hot water came into the toilet ( I dont know WHY!) I turned the hot water off and fixed the toilet, then turned the water supplies back on.

The next time I turned on the hot water for the shower some orange dirty water came out (like dirt residue). Ever since, I have a very very low amount of hot water in the shower. I do not mean the hot lasts for a short time, I mean the volume of water is very low. Any help please?

2007-06-21 14:08:48 · 6 answers · asked by elmexicano 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

single family resi in ca

2007-06-21 14:08:29 · 6 answers · asked by truckinguy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a medium/large yard with a fairly short fence. I want a greater sense of privacy in my yard. I think I would rather opt for a natural barrier than replacing all of my current fence. I am willing and able to care for whatever I plant, but would appreciate any tips about good trees or shrubs for the job.

2007-06-21 14:06:36 · 10 answers · asked by sadie27 2 in Garden & Landscape

i am growing them in a container. The plant itself is doing great but the fruit gets a few inches long and goes brown.

too little water? too much water?

any thoughts would be great.

2007-06-21 14:06:04 · 7 answers · asked by Gordon B 2 in Garden & Landscape

Okay...so, in my living room I have beige furniture and beige walls. Please do not say...beige!

2007-06-21 14:05:27 · 3 answers · asked by my two cents 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a pretty dry warm place and am not sure if either will provide a better result. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-06-21 13:54:24 · 6 answers · asked by ikeasks 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in a pretty dry warm place and am not sure if either will provide a better result. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-06-21 13:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by ikeasks 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

home made concoctions! don't have a lot of money for weed killers in store. thanks.

2007-06-21 13:53:42 · 10 answers · asked by loy569 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am purchasing a house built in 1915. It has an unfinished basement, an unfinished attic, and no central air or ducts. I plan on having central air installed and was wondering if the fact that my basement and attic is unfinished would make it easier to install central air/ducts?

2007-06-21 13:07:02 · 3 answers · asked by Trey 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-21 12:50:41 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Garden & Landscape

Can someone tell me, what to use on Japanese beetles?They are destroying my flowers.I bought a trap, but scared to use it because I read where they can attract more. I've been putting them in a cup of sudsy water. It works,but that's not how I want to spend my day. Please help!!

2007-06-21 12:47:14 · 3 answers · asked by ladydyeprinzess 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have to wash bedding for up to 8 beds weekly, and towels for 8 as well. I would like one of the new large capacity sets, but would love some insight from current owners. Thank you so much for your help.

2007-06-21 12:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by blondie 8591 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I wanna turn of my gas furnace in the summer but don't want it to affect my water heater... where can i shut off the furnace?

2007-06-21 12:39:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've often loved the idea of just quitting everything and buying a little piece of land (say 5-10 acres) with a house and maybe and outbuilding or two - and trying to make a modest income from that - but have no idea what small farms do to make money. That's certainly not enough land to say have a dairy farm - or (I'd think) to grow enough of a crop to make much of a profit. I've thought of maybe a small greenhouse type thing - but have no idea who you would sell your product to. Does anyone know anything about this - or have any websites or books to suggest? Thanks very much!

2007-06-21 12:34:13 · 8 answers · asked by Taylor B 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-21 12:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Renée G 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-21 12:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-21 12:29:08 · 4 answers · asked by Alex P 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a ice maker in my fridge, but once I have enough ice I turn it off, sometimes for several weeks. After I turn it on agian, the inside of the ice is sorta yellowish and the ice smells like onions. Why is it like this?
The water in my area is very soft so there are very little dissolved minerals in it. Plus my fridge auto defrosts it self so there is no ice on the wall, and my fridge is very clean.

2007-06-21 12:28:39 · 2 answers · asked by blah 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i have tried everything. Bleach, vinegar, tea tree oil, all different kinds of combinations! the mold cleans up, but it always comes back. How do u get rid of it for good!

2007-06-21 12:27:28 · 16 answers · asked by nerdy! 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

white smoke comes out alot at a time and its worrying me im only 14 and i dont want to blow myself up lol

2007-06-21 12:25:50 · 12 answers · asked by john s 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-21 12:21:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

If I shouldn't be putting any water on my hardwood floor - is it really safe to be using the "Floor to Floor" cleaner that Hoover provides since it requires I 'add water' to the solution??

2007-06-21 12:19:18 · 3 answers · asked by ashleeee23 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-21 12:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by Eugene Y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What do I do I get soaking wet whenever I use it!! it makes me mad that water comes out the back of it! Is there something wrong with it???

2007-06-21 12:02:44 · 7 answers · asked by shar 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know the tank is full, just replaced it. I dont think the gas is coming out at all. I have tried the to vent it in case the flow regulator was tripped. I have sprayed the entire system with soapy water and have not found a leak. I did clean the grill before it was packed up when we moved. I dont know if this will have anything to do with it though.

2007-06-21 12:00:04 · 8 answers · asked by doityourselfer 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought some bed sheets for a deep mattress I have but they don't fit because i forgot to factor in the featherbed i have over my pillowtop, I cannot exchange them for the next bed size up because I have a king already. The company does not do returns for this reason, and the whole bedset was $3000...is there anyone who knows about sewing who could tell me if it is possible to take these to someone and have a few inches of fabric added to the bottom so these fit over my mattress correctly? They are made of Modal and Silk....is this possible to have done or will there be too much stress on the seams?

2007-06-21 11:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsay W 3 in Other - Home & Garden

yeah. so...i guess i didnt sand enough before i applied a stain, and now its sticky.
is there any quick fix?
what would happen if i applied clear coat?
any ideas of what to do?

2007-06-21 11:53:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a 1999 murry select rear engine rider. How can I quik and easy make it faster??????

2007-06-21 11:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If my friend has bed bugs at her house, can she spred them to my house/car if she visits us. I know they can be carried in bags/suitcases I just mean just in person. Thanks

2007-06-21 11:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by little_blue_bell 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Our AC condenser unit was stolen from the side of our house recently. Police suggested it was stolen for the copper inside. However, the unit would easily be worth $1,000 itself. How much copper is inside to make it worth gutting rather than
reselling the unit itself outright in regular condition?

2007-06-21 11:38:19 · 6 answers · asked by AnswerMania 2 in Maintenance & Repairs