Home & Garden - 21 June 2007

2007-06-21 11:34:14 · 5 answers · asked by mssasanders123 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

These are my favorites. They are a light material and look good. But they have faded slightly.
If I buy the dye from the grocery store and dye them... will it make them more black?
Also, if I dye them, does it help to soak them over night? Any tips on dying clothes?

2007-06-21 11:32:56 · 8 answers · asked by spiritedfilly11568 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

About a week or so ago I started noticing a LOT of caterpillars in my backyard. There must be at least 100 of them. does anyone know why there would be so many of them?
TIA!:)

2007-06-21 11:30:14 · 5 answers · asked by LucyCoeD 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-21 11:28:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

can anyone out there help...am sure there is such a product

2007-06-21 11:17:04 · 3 answers · asked by J C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I just started a new residential service plan and the electricity company asked me if I would like to enroll in the monthly average plan, whereby they bill you based on the previous 12 months usage at that address. Your average changes with each months usage, but you're only charged that average. At the end of the 12 month cycle, you're billed whatever amount was deferred each month because it was above the average. Has anyone else enrolled in this? Was your 12th month bill outrageous? I'm trying to decide if it is a good plan for me, a single broke college student!

2007-06-21 10:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel J 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'd like to remove the old 'peal and stick' squares and replace them with new ones.

2007-06-21 10:44:01 · 2 answers · asked by airmandan10 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

what kind it is or how to take care of it. They told me it is called a color bowl and I am clueless when it comes to plants!

2007-06-21 10:40:54 · 4 answers · asked by emmak8123 1 in Garden & Landscape

is it pointless to run a dehumidifier in my basement when there is a sump pump down there as well ? i cant tell if it's drying up the moisture in the basement or if it's from the sump area, seems like im always dumping the bucket of water, i do have a leak in the basement when it rains, thats why i got it, Thanks

2007-06-21 10:26:48 · 5 answers · asked by legacy0367 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

it is so so so so so dirty cant even see the floor!!!!!!

2007-06-21 10:24:40 · 8 answers · asked by lil chick 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My front door is double glazed and 3 small cracks have appeared in the leaded diamonds, possibly due to the door slamming shut through the wind. The cracks are at the bottom end of the diamonds and are approx 3cms wide(from lead to lead). Can anyone suggest a resin or glue I can apply to stop any damp from entering the cavity between the two panes?

2007-06-21 10:23:28 · 3 answers · asked by sue p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok... I have a house that I am remodling and a main support beam between the main floor and upstairs was comprimised by the previous owner. ( WHAT AN IDIOT!) It is a beam that runs from the back of my house inward. About 3 feet inside the rear wall he removed 2x4's from under header and main beam and cut main beam aswell. This has now caused a major sag in beam. enough to actually bring in my rear wall a little. it looks concave from the outside.
I am confused what the jacks are called that will lift this beam again?
and... maybe someone knows an easy way to LIFT and resupport this beam.
For the beam, I was going to put 2x8' or 2x10's on either side and lag bolt it about 8 times once I had it straight and level. help me out please !!!

2007-06-21 10:22:28 · 6 answers · asked by drunkknucklehead 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to start making a compost heap, but am afraid that I don't have enough "brown" materials. What should I do?

2007-06-21 10:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm looking for a good shade tree for my backyard. I live in California, and according to Sunset we are in zone 7. I would prefer something that is evergreen and grows fairly fast.

2007-06-21 10:08:25 · 7 answers · asked by k p 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm trying to do some feng shui redecorating and I don't have a compass...is there some easy way to figure out exactly where North, South, East and West are without it?

2007-06-21 09:55:53 · 10 answers · asked by mrb1017 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I know that after growing Legumes (Peas & Beans) you should grow Brassicas (Cabbage & Broccoli) so they absorb the nitrogen left by the legumous plants. What do you grow after growing brassicas then?

I've grown and harvested chinese brassicas (pak choi and choi sum) what should I now grow in that space?

What should I grow after spinach?

2007-06-21 09:48:05 · 4 answers · asked by Lemon 3 in Garden & Landscape

My home was recently on fire, my room was the only one not affected by smoke or fire and out of everyone's clothes, mine are fine but stink of smoke, how do i get rid of this smell lifted, more importantly the firefighter warned me of the danger with cancer causing chemicals, what should i do? still wear it? or throw it out? and how does the smell come out?

2007-06-21 09:45:32 · 12 answers · asked by PHOSHO™ 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-21 09:39:04 · 1 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-21 09:35:14 · 1 answers · asked by ymisitnhere 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Is it true the more often you pick green beans the more will grow?

2007-06-21 09:30:47 · 3 answers · asked by atl_bengal 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a wax candle that is made into a Snoopy, I have had forever! & I don't want it to get ruined. It already has a some of the black of his ears rubed off, but other than that it is in pretty good condition. Thank you.

2007-06-21 09:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by Miss 6 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

hi
i was give a lemon tree to grow indoors, the labels says good for conservatories and balconies which is fine, i bought food for citrus plants, but i should i be doing anything else with it? im good with most other plants but this is new ground :)
any advise is welcomed, it has small fruits on it, when normaly would be a good time to pick them?
help please.
thank you

2007-06-21 09:25:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Can you use regular powder soap instead of HE soap and if so how much do I use? Also what about liquid soap and fabric softner? How much of them.

2007-06-21 09:18:13 · 5 answers · asked by daffy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

This is the first time ever seeing it in our area. Zone 10.

2007-06-21 09:15:35 · 2 answers · asked by SEERED 4 in Garden & Landscape

but then wasted, left in a corner, wrongly sized, ruined, thrown away without being used etc etc, were given to you and you returned them, would you be richer than all the diy stores?

2007-06-21 09:13:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

for everyday cleaning

2007-06-21 09:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by bunnyBoo 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have planted a trumpet vine last month. When can I expect it to show it's roots? What else must I do to get it growing besides watering it daily ? I have already fertilized once? Any one have any suggestions? THanks.

2007-06-21 09:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

What are your thoughts about ceiling fans? Are they tacky? Do they make a home's decor look bad? Seems like those home decorating shows on tv always remove ceiling fans. Does that mean that ceiling fans are outdated and not trendy?

Thanks for your thoughts...

mari

2007-06-21 09:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by mari m 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

The other day, I was cutting the lawn, when I heard a loud thump. Suddenly, the mower blade stopped running full speed. I tried pushing up the throttle, but it no longer went: "vroom". It now just sits there putt-putting along at a really slow speed. I don't know much about mowers--can someone help?

2007-06-21 09:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-21 09:04:06 · 12 answers · asked by Steven G 1 in Garden & Landscape