Home & Garden - 2 July 2007

My mom had this Hoover for about 10 years, then she gave it to me about a year ago. I've come to the conclusion that it is no longer actually accomplishing anything, just making loud noises and pushing the dirt around. I was just wondering if 11 years was a pretty good life span for a vaccuum? Is it worth trying to repair it, or just go for a new one?

2007-07-02 10:04:09 · 8 answers · asked by grayhare 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a small indoor bamboo plant in a vase of small rocks and water.
The problem is that the leaves are yellowing and it don't look healthy.
I usually water it with bottled drinking water.
I was told it needs indirect light so that's what I do.
It hasn't grown for a long time and I was wondering what to do with it.
Should I plant it in some sand or dirt in a flower pot?
It was really pretty and would like to get it back to better health.

2007-07-02 10:02:27 · 5 answers · asked by Tigger 7 in Garden & Landscape

want to put plastic conduit through wall to let areial co ax (2 or 3) wires into house

2007-07-02 09:52:27 · 17 answers · asked by rseegp 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

They are all over in white color on the unopened buds. Can I spray them with mild dish soap and water? Help!

2007-07-02 09:52:21 · 8 answers · asked by Carol H 5 in Garden & Landscape

It's about 11 years old so I put it out on the patio.
I'd like to wax it with some type of leather dye or other experimental mixture that will give the brick red leather
more of a burgundy color, then oil it to make it a bit more water resistant.
Would a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine do it? I'd like the smell.
And remember, the dye would need to be something that wouldn't rub off, so that's why I'm not so sure about shoe dye.
It's not worth it to pay a professional; I see it as an art project, and would like suggestions...

2007-07-02 09:48:29 · 4 answers · asked by topink 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Is July too late

2007-07-02 09:47:15 · 14 answers · asked by Signilda 7 in Garden & Landscape

That is, besides killing it or permanently harming it.

2007-07-02 09:42:29 · 18 answers · asked by lindabouma 1 in Garden & Landscape

My brother an I have been killing carpentar bees (atleast 30) and I was wondering if i had just gotten lucky by not being stung or if they just dont sting at all.

2007-07-02 09:40:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I layed down some topsoil and raked in the seed and then it comes up green. Soon after it begins to thin out and dye. I need help..

2007-07-02 09:34:39 · 7 answers · asked by Rich P 1 in Garden & Landscape

the question l have today is... my husband is throwing off a real bad odour. lt smells so bad where l can`t sleep with him in the same room. lts coming l think from his feet. everynight when he comes home from work he takes a bath right away cause l always tell him to go clean up cause he smells bad. what can l do to get rid of this bad smell?????

2007-07-02 09:33:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to re-do my garage floor. / need ideas on how to do this please
-first off, there are many spots of oil stains, and grease.
-next, there are some cracks -not really wide cracks, but it looks like some cracks from perhaps initial settling.

I would like to clean the floor first - not sure what to use for this - what would be best to clean off the oil stains, etc...?

Then, i would like to "Paint or Coat" the floor with something similar to a driveway sealer, so it resists oil stains, etc...so they are easy clean up.

What do you all suggest I can use from your experience to clean and paint/coat this floor. And, what tools would I require in terms of brushes and perhaps what type of roller or cleaning/coatings ?

Thanks again for your help, much appreciated.
Karim

2007-07-02 09:32:11 · 2 answers · asked by KC 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

With all the rain in Texas this year, I had a small pumpkin patch come up where I tossed the seeds from last year's jack-o-lantern. There is a very nice pumpkin growing that I would like to use for this Halloween. It is already orange and (I assume) ripening. With four months between now and then I am wondering if I should harvest it or leave it on the stalk. If I do harvest, how do I keep it until October?

2007-07-02 09:31:32 · 5 answers · asked by Spencer Y 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm going to re-paint a couple of bathrooms that are currently painted with semi-gloss paint. Can I just put primer over the semi-gloss or do I really need to sand?

2007-07-02 09:21:52 · 9 answers · asked by DM760 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The leaves turn brown and dead at the tips and it spreads up. the plants look like they are dying! I'm just a guy without a green thumb so any advice to save them would be appreciated. I give it a good dose of water twice a week but I guess thats not enough.. Thanx..

2007-07-02 09:17:40 · 2 answers · asked by Rich P 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My tomatoes are getting black spots on them while they are still green. Then the spot continues to grow, eating away at my tomates before they ripen on the vine. The ones that do turn red get all mushy before they are ready to be picked.

2007-07-02 09:09:12 · 1 answers · asked by Sando 1 in Other - Home & Garden

i lost the key to my 3 door file cabinet and it was the only key that I had. Can I go to home depot with the lock so that they can make another key? The file cabinet is not locked, so I can easily take the lock off and take it. I need to know ASAP. Thanks

2007-07-02 09:07:13 · 6 answers · asked by armygirl86 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-02 09:05:01 · 4 answers · asked by blacoriqua 2 in Other - Home & Garden

our landlord won't let us paint in the house and my room has wood paneling. It looks really ugly and make the room look like a guys room. I want to make it look way more girly. I want to hang pictures of john cena...but it would just make the room look more like a guys...how can i make the room look more girly and how can i hang the john cena pics without making it look like a guys room???? please help and thanx in advance!!

2007-07-02 08:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by puppiilv 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have central air and the fan is running outside but no air is coming threw the vents inside. I checked the braker box and flipped it, I also changed the filter I can here it running but no air. What can it be and how do I fix it?

2007-07-02 08:50:22 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to know what are some low maintenence potted plants/flowers that would make my patio look nice.

2007-07-02 08:48:53 · 5 answers · asked by zerricksmomma777 1 in Garden & Landscape

Please help me with a way to get rid of these unGodly creatures that lurk me when I am sleeping, showering, doing laundry, or doing dishes!! They are everywhere!! No matter what I am doing they end up crawling on me!! I can't stand it, they freak me out. My cats and dog try to eat them but it seems that they are getting pinched by them...........PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-07-02 08:46:11 · 3 answers · asked by spnkyglo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Specifics from my home inspection:

- Ungrounded three-prong outlets in three rooms. (Original two-conductor wire is still used for the three-prong outlet).
- Outlet with reversed polarity
- Need weatherproof cover for exterior outlet.

This is for a one-story bungalow-style house, built in 1935 in North Carolina. I am looking for the total cost to have these items done. I realize there are a great number of dependencies to be considered, and that the range from low to high may be large, but I need to put something on a spreadsheet right now.

I am attempting to get estimates on a long list of repairs and renovations that I will need a house I'm under contract to purchase so that I can have my lender put together a construction loan. I have a contractor coming out next week (so please don't respond "you need to have an electrician take a look..." Of course, I do).

2007-07-02 08:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by rotten_toast 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We would like to tear out all our carpet and have hard wood floors ... the salesman is certain that pergo floors are a waste of money ... our home is about 1200 sq ft what is the price difference. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-02 08:43:29 · 2 answers · asked by Shells 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-02 08:43:20 · 3 answers · asked by Deebo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-02 08:41:28 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-02 08:39:32 · 4 answers · asked by Debbie L 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I got a band t and it is kinda stiff. I tried soaking it in fabric softener, but that didn't help much. Any ideas?

2007-07-02 08:38:35 · 8 answers · asked by RCF2000 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't want to ruin it, and I am not exactly sure how to go about it. It's not one of the one's that is sectioned off into squares, so I am afraid that all the feathers are going to end up it a lumpy mess off in one corner or something.

2007-07-02 08:26:44 · 9 answers · asked by honk2goose 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

My neighbour wanted to sink it in a bath and it ran away. I couldn't stop laughing , but now the mouse is in my house. What should i do after i catch it.

2007-07-02 08:20:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Like a butterfly chair, but round. I want to find it in an AVERAGE MALL.
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2007-07-02 08:03:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling