Home & Garden - 12 July 2007

I am wondering if it would be okay to use coal ashes above the tamped earth and below the sand layer. There are a lot of coal ashes underneath an old sidewalk I am removing, so they were used for that before. Are ashes just as good as the subbase material you buy in a home center?

2007-07-12 06:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Pascha 7 in Garden & Landscape

I have a mulberry tree that needs killing. I want to ensure that it NEVER comes back, and could care less about "politically correct" gardening. I am literally at the verge of using napalm if it doesn't go soon. Please let me know the quickest way to eliminate it (preferrably undetected).

Thanks!

Mick

2007-07-12 05:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by mick_ilhenney 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-12 05:55:56 · 9 answers · asked by regina b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

These are cups like one would use in camping-I think of them as cowboy cups. If theres a bit of chipping-its ok as I want them to look used-even rusted in places-so I'll probablt try and chip some. I've got an extra to play with but was wondering what type of drill bit to use? Just a "metal" one? THANKS!

2007-07-12 05:51:09 · 6 answers · asked by ARTmom 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have 1 month old goslings and would like to build a comfy home - they are currently living in temp. accomodation!: ie - a wooden hut but its dull and boring - how can i build them the perfect home ? I have looke don the net but didnt see anything other than boring chicken hut type houses - blagh!

Thanks :D

2007-07-12 05:49:30 · 2 answers · asked by celebrityhandbags 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a huge cactus plant which I dearly love.Here is my problem ;burmuda grass.It grows around,under and thru the cactus. I have tried;hoeing, digging, clipping and pulling the grass.I'm old, tired and injured.I'm hoping someone out there has discovered something that can kill the grass without hurting my beloved cactus.So, please, anyone with a proven method help!

2007-07-12 05:26:50 · 7 answers · asked by Vermillion 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't have any land, but I do have a patio and I was wondering if I could grow some veggies in a large container. If yes, how big of a container should I be looking for? What kind of veggies can I plant in the container? Which veggies need to be grown on land?

2007-07-12 05:22:52 · 44 answers · asked by Lenka 3 in Garden & Landscape

Im planning on moving out my home soon because its a lil to crowded and I need my own privacy and space. Most of all Im tired of cleaning up behind others. I dont know what apartment complex I want to move into yet but I was curious about what bills I would have to pay and which ones I dont have to pay. Thanks in advance

2007-07-12 05:19:30 · 10 answers · asked by leshonti2005 2 in Other - Home & Garden

looking to buy red oak 3/4 thick 2.1/4 with of boards Anyone know where I can purchase at a reasonable price. Also is it better to buy prefinished and save on labor to sand and coat or raw and pay for sand and poly

2007-07-12 05:10:09 · 1 answers · asked by Kat G 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-12 05:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by dm10v 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am moving to a studio apartment. its pretty small, and i cant imagine fitting both a bed and a sofa comfortably.

i have thought about getting a sleeper sofa but they are generally uncomfortable. i have slept on air mattresses for extended periods of time and that gets annoying after a while. lastly, i dont like the way daybeds look.

any suggestions?

2007-07-12 05:00:25 · 11 answers · asked by alleleone81 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I love frogs and the nice bugs which help my lawn and garden grow. I sprayed around the base of the house to keep bugs out, but I do not want to kill the ecosystem or drive the birds and frogs and other nice creatures from my property. But then again, I hate mosquitos (in Houston) and I hate spiders. Ants are easy to see and kill (with their mounds), so I don't find them annoying. I have no pest problems except mosquitos (which I am killing with an octenol-based bug zapper). What should I do?

2007-07-12 05:00:01 · 3 answers · asked by Andy 4 in Garden & Landscape

I'm familiar with the history and suggestions to replace Stab-Lok breakers by FPE, so there is no need to reiterate the above. I'd just like to know how many people are still using them, and how long have you had your panel/circuit breaker? Thanks

2007-07-12 04:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by Zumi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

for living room

2007-07-12 04:37:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I painted my kitchen last year and I'm growing tired of the color now. You can consider it either a light gold or light mustard-yellow. My kitchen isn't big at all so instead of painting the whole thing over, I thought I'de try a fun technique such as rag-rolling or sponging. Any tips on how to do this? Which colors should I go with? I'm assuming it would have to be colors in the yellow family - how many different shades should I use?

2007-07-12 04:34:41 · 4 answers · asked by TheGr8Pretender 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

buying two parcel of land who has a right of way between, can i move the right of way on the side of the the gound i buy, instead of the middle,

2007-07-12 04:24:48 · 3 answers · asked by sally t 1 in Garden & Landscape

the wood on my door makes loud sound everytime I shut it and open it..its not a squeaky sound.how can i fix it.. is there a spray i can use? like i said..its not wd40 or wutever that stuff is called? wuts it called again? but is there anything else for wood doors? like the edges..everytime i open and close my door..i think i wake somebody up or somebody knows when im comin in and out..i dont want that..

2007-07-12 04:23:22 · 5 answers · asked by Seriouz C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-12 04:22:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

at first rent was 50/50 i didn't pay bills so we said if i cleaned the basics cool
then she paid a little more for rent and i had to clean everything cool
then i made more money and i paid more for rent but she still expected me to do everything
now it is 50/50 but she has a "tougher" job than i do more stressful-she still expects this house to be spotless i cleaned my *** off 3 weeks ago everything and did the maintance for a few weeks and the last 3 days i just cleaned my stuff up cuz i think it is stupid she can honestly think o i have a harder job than him so i am going to come home and leave my **** every were she should clean a little to right now that i am paying 50/50 or even when i am not she should still help right---right now
kitchen her mail/work/shoes stuff everywere me no mess
bathroom-her make up her books my towel and socks on floor
bedroom-she has a pile of books and bags 2 feet high on her half the bed and shoes everywere my side a pillow and pants on floor

2007-07-12 04:06:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i have a really small kitchen and it smells really bad..it's because of my disposal my sink smells up the whole kitchen I have tried using bleach, pine sol, baking soda and even a lemon down the disposal thats what i was told to try and the smell keeps coming back it will clear it up for maybe a day or two but always comes back..i have contacted the apartments i live in and they have someone look at it but always tell me its fine and recommend the same thing i have used...does anyone know what can take the smell around permanetly??

2007-07-12 03:55:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My living room is substantially smaller than most of the rooms in my 100+ year old home. I am at a loss as to how to arrange the furnishings! No matter how I do it, it just looks cramped and crowded and boring.

The room measures 10' by 20'. All I have in the room is a sofa, sofa chair, side table, coffee table, and the entertainment center.

The design of the room makes it hard to turn the sofa at a diagonal, because there is a large archway to the dining room at one end, and a staircase at the other end, my front door on the one side, and entry to the hall on the other side.

Are there any good design websites that you know of? Or what would you suggest (i.e. getting rid of some of the pieces or replacing them)?

Thanks!!

2007-07-12 03:53:01 · 10 answers · asked by Mlle A 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a huge blank wall with really nothing on it. I had this great idea of starching fabric of silloutes of people to it, but I don't want it to leave behind a mess when i take it down in a year or two (i rent). Have you ever done this before and know if it does leave a residue? do colors bleed onto the walls? is it easy to clean?

Do you have any other ideas of what i could do to display silloutes of ppl that wouldn't cost too much money??

2007-07-12 03:44:38 · 2 answers · asked by Rebecca 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

the rest of the yard is lush and green and this spot just won't grow....any suggestions on how to make it grow

2007-07-12 03:38:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

It's a huge mess, I don't even use my dresser or my closet, I just pile my clothes in a stack. My bed is always unmade, I have trash everywhere...BLAAAHH how can I organize it?

2007-07-12 03:37:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

This is an apartment who's walls can't be painted

2007-07-12 03:34:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a pin hole leak in an almost new mattress. The patch didn't stop it. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

2007-07-12 03:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by wdr31 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-12 03:31:16 · 5 answers · asked by KT 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi, We're buying a house and the inspector pointed out that the main power line (from pole to house), is too tight. He said there should be a loop and there isn't one. The line is starting to pull the bracket from the house. Who is responsible for this? Do I call the Electric Company or have to hire an electrician? And if it the Elec. Co. Do they charge for fixing this? If so, any clue how much? Sorry, since it's our first home, funds are growing tighter with closing approaching, so just trying to budget for everything. Thanks!

2007-07-12 03:29:25 · 5 answers · asked by Crystyn 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for a clear and sturdy (and preferably relatively inexpensive) building material for a stage prop. I am trying to imitate glass or plastic block (just can't afford it) so clear is a must! It will be placed in a wooden frame and must be 54" x 54" or combined to get said dimensions. It must be able to be drilled or somehow have 4 wooden shadow boxes weighing apx 3 pounds each on it and not need too much back support so it can be backlit. Basically.... I am reconstructing the control pannel as seen in The Rocky Horror Picture Show... I've considered plexiglass, polycarbonate, twinwall polycarbonate, Solexx... I really like the Twinwall, but there isn't a retailer close (I'm in Ohio) and definently can't afford to ship it here at min $250. Ideas??

2007-07-12 03:28:24 · 1 answers · asked by mschewie00 2 in Other - Home & Garden

can a home elevator be constructed outside the house in a enclosed shaft that resembles a brick fireplace and chimney that begins in the basement and extends upward to the second floor I was thinking that I could cut the concrete foundation for access in the basement and cut the framing on the first and second floors to access them also.Anybody out there that has expierience in this field please let me know if this is feasable.

2007-07-12 03:21:14 · 3 answers · asked by john v 3 in Maintenance & Repairs