Home & Garden - 6 July 2007

2007-07-06 08:07:10 · 3 answers · asked by JennyFromTheBlock 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am trying to think of something unique for my nephew. His mother told me that he's into Pokemon, but everyone else is getting Pokemon toys so I want to give him something different. He would probably like most things that boys his age are into, but again, I am looking for something a little bit different so he has some variety in his toys!!

I was thinking of maybe a craft set of some kind, he likes making things..
I also was thinking of a book that he could fill in about himself.. Does something like that even exist?


Any comments on those two ideas plus your own ideas are very much appreciated!!!

2007-07-06 08:01:14 · 7 answers · asked by Lola 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I heard that it isn't good for hummingbirds to be just fed a 4:1 water sugar food. I heard that it is hard for them to digest all that sugar and that they should be getting other nutrients, too. I don't want to buy a food mix but would like a recipe for a better hummingbird food if that is what is best for them.
I have tried to search this out and keep getting the same recipes over and over of a ratio of 4:1, water to sugar.
Does anybody really know what is best for them?

2007-07-06 07:58:13 · 8 answers · asked by izzyflip 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-06 07:56:28 · 11 answers · asked by odie 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am running for fair queen in my county and candidates are required to be on a float that goes along the lines of the theme "treasuring the past, shaping the future." If you have any ideas (preferrably low budget) please let me know! Thanks!

2007-07-06 07:55:46 · 3 answers · asked by sarahbear_41 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It seems like eveyrtime i do it this happens, my g/f can do it and it comes out fine. I know the obvious answer is to have her do it but she wont do it all the time.

2007-07-06 07:50:42 · 12 answers · asked by paul81324 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-06 07:47:33 · 2 answers · asked by Shelby B 1 in Garden & Landscape

I like my surroundings to be constantly changing, the same stuff everyday makes me bored! What can I do without changing anything major? I.e- painting, new furniture, lots of money...? I'm a graphic designer so I am open to crazy stuff!

2007-07-06 07:45:47 · 9 answers · asked by rockydelphia 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

for cleaning upstairs outside windows for government subsidised housing. I live in california in a subsidised housing complex and they told me to clean the outside of the upstairs windows by hanging out of them, everyone i have spoken to has told me that is a health and safety code violation but i can't find it can some one help me with this.
thanks.

2007-07-06 07:43:30 · 1 answers · asked by marlette n 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for a plant/vine/vegetation to cover chain-link fence and should be easily maintained and trimmed.

2007-07-06 07:33:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Mine is white.

2007-07-06 07:26:46 · 38 answers · asked by D 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-06 07:19:59 · 2 answers · asked by mark g 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

The types of rubber backed rugs/mats that you might find in your bathroom (or we have one in front of our sink). Can I just stick them in the washing maching or are they too heavy and might break it?

2007-07-06 07:14:43 · 9 answers · asked by Y-Knot 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

It seems the pond is fed by run off water however even in the drought it alway has 2' of water and will not clear

2007-07-06 07:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by thesuper1948 1 in Garden & Landscape

would it be better to regrout the old tile so there would be no air spaces where the grout is worn?

2007-07-06 07:03:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-06 07:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-06 06:42:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i have just had my bay window taken down and rebuilt,doesthe regs say what if any insulation be installed between the cavity of the ground floor ceiling and first floor?thanks.

2007-07-06 06:38:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone told me that there are bathtubs that fill from the bottom. Does anyone know of a website where I can find one?

2007-07-06 06:38:23 · 2 answers · asked by Sandy Y. 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My house won't get cooler than 75 degrees when it is 85 or hotter outside. Cold air is coming out of my vents, but how do I check to see if my air conditioner is working properly?

2007-07-06 06:34:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking to build my own poker table and it says i need to use eva foam
do i put the eva foam on the wood and then put the felt on top to make it soft and smooth?
what is the eva foam meant for in general?
please give full answers
answer with most relevant detail will e best answer
thanks
x

2007-07-06 06:29:19 · 1 answers · asked by andrew 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a new lawn. We planted grass seed and put straw over the top of it. It has been down for nearly two months. Will I need to rake it, or will it all eventually decompose within the next year or so? Its a big yard and will take a long time to rake. Any experience on this?

2007-07-06 06:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by thedude 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have several types of daylilies. I want to keep their original colors true. I've heard that if they touch each other, then they could cross pollinate and aquire a new color. Is this true or an old wives tale?

2007-07-06 06:11:53 · 2 answers · asked by trcp 2 in Garden & Landscape

it keeps leaking really badly. Whoever built did a terrible job. My husband is up there right now tearing the old rolled roofing off. We can't afford to hire someone so we need to do it ourselves.

What should we do first? it's 8.5 x 25 feet.

There isn't even even tar paper over the boards and the boards are only 1/2 and inch thick. Is that too thin?

I know we need the tar paper at least and new flashing, then the rolls. anything else?

There is also a large gap between the trailer and the addtion (they just stuffed styrofoam in between).

Thanks for any help!

2007-07-06 06:10:10 · 4 answers · asked by fixerupper 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live alone and am really trying to make radical cuts to my budget. I have been turning my water heater off when not in use and only on when I take a shower and that isn't every day, is this saving money or costing money to heat the water ?

2007-07-06 06:07:20 · 4 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-06 06:02:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Stainless steel is everywhere -- surely there is something new on the horizon?

2007-07-06 06:00:41 · 9 answers · asked by Mimi64 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am going to rent one room in a single house, when I negotiate the rent with my landlord, he asks me to help do the gardening of the house in order to compensate the rent...Now he asks me to do 10 hr/month so I will get $100 off...Is the 10hr/month too much for only $100 off (now my rent is $450)???

btw, i am a college student...

2007-07-06 06:00:10 · 6 answers · asked by ryan 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Im 10 and my mom, says i can get a room change. I have the previous colors, baby blue, pink, and green. i now want orange silver, and chloriene blue. if i mispelled that word i mean the stuff you put in water then it turns really blue.
those are my colors so, i want a single bed, with a ceiling canopy color ( thin white ). Now i just need to know what decorations and accseories should i put in the room? like a hanging chair, bean bag chair ect ect. anything would be perfect thanks! 10 points if you answer.

2007-07-06 05:52:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

The bathmats we have at home, the 2'x3' furry kind, just aren't cutting it. After we step out of the shower and onto the mats, the mats stay wet for hours, if not days. What are some better alternatives? or perhaps not all bathmats are created equal?

2007-07-06 05:40:24 · 8 answers · asked by sometimes it goes 1 in Cleaning & Laundry