Home & Garden - 11 July 2007

I am now living in the home where I grew up. When I was a little kid, I remember these lilacs as smelling so good and being the neatest thing, but mom also planted maple trees in the yard and now the maple trees are shading the lilac bushes and the bushes never bloom, and many of the branches are leafless and dead. I trimmed them up, but I think its a wast of time since they are in the shade now because the maple trees have grown big and tall covering over the top. Should I just whack them down? They look really crappy now. Is it a lost cause since they are not getting sunshine? I am just having a hard time doing away with the things my mom planted since she has died.

2007-07-11 06:36:06 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Garden & Landscape

i checked the circuit box,it seems fine,just that exterior of the house electrical outlets r not working,they used to work till last year.

2007-07-11 06:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by MALA M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

wot veg can i grow now or should i leave it for now till its all dug over ?


oh yer puttin horse muck on it this week end is this a good idea

in the passed i ave only grown flowers in my garden

2007-07-11 06:22:36 · 4 answers · asked by xx glad to be ere xx 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-11 06:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by Betty J 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-11 06:20:05 · 11 answers · asked by azphriend 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

thats fine if you have a 30 degree setting (like me) but what about those who don't? i have (and im using it) will it make any difference

2007-07-11 06:17:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I added some rich soil and miracle growth. Should that do it or should I replant? I got the plant from the grocerie store and the soil feels real spongy or light. I usually water it every other to every day since it has been hot in Missouri.

2007-07-11 05:56:22 · 1 answers · asked by ezloanbymike 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-11 05:54:19 · 12 answers · asked by katie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

My kitchen and living all run almost together- would like two colors that would tie together- I have only a half wall to seperate kitchen- any ideas would be great -Thank you

2007-07-11 05:51:37 · 11 answers · asked by ang 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am wanting to sell them and interested in th parties. anyone do this. how much to get started

2007-07-11 05:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am not sure where to use this tile. I would love the front entry but yet the master bath could really use a up date too. Let me know your thoughts.

2007-07-11 05:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by ang 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I'd like to do a oak wood trim with half wall one color and half another color. Which colors are good together and does the lighter color go on top or on bottom? I love all colors - any ideas would be great.

2007-07-11 05:45:47 · 6 answers · asked by ang 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The leak has caused mold and bugs have infested some boards in the wall. The house is under warranty and the builder just wants to bleach thr boards and dehumifidy. The boards look in bad shape as the leak is at least 3 months old. I am looking for suggestions, etc. This is my first home.

2007-07-11 05:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by Juantwothree 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My Jack is a Female, next month she will be a year. She is completely disobedient around others and dogs.

If not suprervised out in the yard, she is all about distruction to grass, sprinklers, plants, palms you name it.

I believe she is fresh out of luck for any other new owners except for me.

She requires 24/7 patience, playing, walking and survailance.

What can i do, i cant afford training, who can help me and my Jack/

2007-07-11 05:39:52 · 5 answers · asked by chinostroza76 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-11 05:35:43 · 1 answers · asked by Patrick B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Just purchased an old farm in NY, near Albany, and would love to have it working again. It has 3 pastures, a river and wooded parts totaling about 33 acres. Also has around 5 natural springs and a barn with what looks like 4 cow stalls, 1 horse stall, what looks like a pig penn and a sheep stall.

I'm hopping to start off small, maybe with sheep? Any websites would be great.

2007-07-11 05:34:53 · 4 answers · asked by Genia 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hello, Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Ok, I have been living on aparments since long time ago, most of them are all carpet (no choice), so now I'm moving to a beautiful townhome with 2 levels, first level where the living/dinning/kitchen are is all hardwood floors, I was just looking for slidders or socks for the furniture so they don't scratch the wood, my fiance said that the dinning room and the couches will look funny without a big area rug underneath. Do you think that Area rugs are mandatory on hardwood floors? Please share your opinions. Thanks again.

2007-07-11 05:33:14 · 9 answers · asked by Kent-B-True 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

I planted Beefsteak and two other varieties as in previous years. The last two years they are much smaller than other people's the last two years, and smaller than what I had the previous years.

They look reasonably healthy, but not big or bushy. Each has developed a small tomatoe, which I have plucked to encourage vine growth rather than fruition.

Any suggestions?

2007-07-11 05:30:57 · 7 answers · asked by Steve Toronto 1 in Garden & Landscape

You have been forced to evacuate & allowed to take only 3 items from the following list. (The rest you must leave behind). You're NOT insured!

T.V
Kids Play-Station
Stereo
Music collection
Dish-washer
Bed (plus linen)
Shoe collection (6 pairs only)
Old love letters
Photo Albums (best 3)
Savings!
Favourite Teddy Bears (3 only)
Best Outfits (2 only+accessories)
Tool-kit
Paintings (2 max)
House Plant collection
Family video memories collection
Contents of the linen/airing cupboard
Bling collection
DVD/Film collection
Ornaments (5 only)
Stamp collection
Antique; 1 only (apart from the Old Man)

Which 3 would be the easiest to leave behind?

2007-07-11 05:30:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have a sterling silver toe ring (which I've worn for years) and all of a sudden, it's started to discolor. What's the best home remedy to remove the discoloration?

2007-07-11 05:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by Lissa 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-11 05:24:24 · 9 answers · asked by Jen2U 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am wondering if I can add a red tint to my water based wood stain by adding a water based paint to it to acheive the exact color & tint I want / need. Will this work and be a good usable product or can't you tint a stain with paint?

2007-07-11 05:22:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I wanna redo my room
my color is...
http://www.valspar.com/painter.html
I need a chair, bedspread, and decorations. Nothing to expensive because I am only a preteen. One more thing, I HATE PINK. So please no pink Thanks!

Wanna talk?
juliathegymnast@yahoo.com

2007-07-11 05:19:39 · 3 answers · asked by Julia G 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The basement's dry now, but it was really wet a couple of days ago. It SMELLS!!!!
What can I do to get rid of that musty smell? I've tried candles, air fresener, etc.
These just mask the odor, I want to get rid of it.

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-11 05:15:20 · 7 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4 in Other - Home & Garden

We are buying a house and have discovered there is real hardwood under the carpet It is not in good shape would it be worth the work to do it ourselves or would it make more since to hire someone

2007-07-11 05:15:00 · 3 answers · asked by Christin 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i live in an apartment and want to put them in the upstairs bedrooms (trust me they wont care), how do i do that, i dont want them to move around all crazy either, what tools do i need??

2007-07-11 05:12:13 · 10 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was just wondering. This has always been a debated topic in my family.

2007-07-11 05:09:27 · 14 answers · asked by Jen2U 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-11 05:07:44 · 30 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have about 200 glads planted in 2 beds about 50 feet apart. The corms come from many different sources. One bed gets plenty of water and the other needs to depend on mother nature. (not particullary generous this year) They are in full sun. The leaves stopped growing at about a foot and started to have streaks of brown before totally turning brown and dying. When I pulled some up, I noticed that the corms have not grown and one was rotted or eaten. I have no problem with underground critters and I can see no insects. The plants have about 6 sq inches each. I have many other crops near and so far only the potatoes might be having problems. What am I dealing with here and what can I do? I have huge gardens. Some of the soil was brought in from compost piles from the county and some from my own animals. Help?

2007-07-11 05:05:44 · 2 answers · asked by lola1 2 in Garden & Landscape

I was wearing fuzzy shirt and a kid with a balloon passed by me and the balloon stuck to my shirt. It was embarrassing because the balloon had a hard time getting off the clothes and kept trying to cling back on like a magnet.

I walked by a hot air balloon and felt like I was being dragged backwards. I looked up and the hot air balloon was starting to pull down towards me. I started running but could only walk like I was up against a hard wind with the static pulling me to the balloon. Eventually the balloon overtook me and stuck me to the side of it. I had to spend all day riding around the hot air balloon travels till the static wore off.

2007-07-11 05:03:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry