Home & Garden - 13 July 2007

My neighbour has a row of Leylandii trees growing very close to my house, the trees are up to the height of my roof and the branches are now touching the side of my house. I understand I can cut back any branches that are in my boundaries and my neighbour is responsible for all the cuttings. The main problem is the height of the trees, they block the sunlight from my garden. What rights do I have with regards to this matter???

2007-07-13 23:47:32 · 5 answers · asked by Geoff B 2 in Garden & Landscape

I recently moved into an apartment where people had smoked it seems just in the living room. What are some way to get rid of the smell of smoke?

2007-07-13 23:12:47 · 3 answers · asked by Sky Hawk 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

crossword solver

2007-07-13 22:57:43 · 2 answers · asked by fazeel 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have just got a new washing machine and, whereas the old one leaked and did not get the Sanivite running, with the new machine running the Sanivite will not stop.

2007-07-13 22:39:41 · 3 answers · asked by roly 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok I want to plant a mimosa tree in my yard and my friend has a sprout to give me, but I don't have the area ready to plant it in yet. Can I get the sprout started in a pot then when ready transplant it?? I have never grown a mimosa tree before so I am not sure the best way to go about starting it out. She also said she can get me seeds. Would that be better/easier than a starter plant.. Thanks for the help/comments!!!

2007-07-13 22:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by xtech930 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a Usha sewing machine. What can be the problem in my machine. I am not able to get clean stitches. i have already sent it to the company for repairing but the problem persists after a few days of getting it repaired. how do i repair it?

2007-07-13 22:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by sam 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have just ordered a product called "Tubby". Have you ever used it. was it easy to do and were the results good?

2007-07-13 21:39:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Last year I purchased a John Deer Js30 self propelled 21 inch mower with a 6.75 hp Briggs and Stratton motor. This year I noticed it misses when I first start up and it doesn't seem to have as much power or vacum power as it did last year. Short of changing the plug and filters, there doesn't seem to be a way to adujust carbureator.I even added the gas stabalizer in the cap as directed.
Any suggestion as to what else I can do? Why would I have a loss of power? I know taking it for service will probably cost big bucks and they'll just do the same. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2007-07-13 21:29:01 · 1 answers · asked by garrisonjj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

special gloss needed on the side of the car before painting?
what kind of paint do you use?

2007-07-13 21:24:03 · 2 answers · asked by Baby Bird 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-13 21:06:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Other than lead paint & wiring...?

2007-07-13 20:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

apparently this is now standard in new machines. The washing comes out clean yet hardly any water/soap is visible. How can this be so?

2007-07-13 20:02:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Its is leaking water from i think it is called the Diffuser it where the air flows behind the tempeture control ? Oh and its has some foam inside if that help any?

2007-07-13 19:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Liteyes 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

One power outlet in my bathroom quit working about a month ago. Today I came home from work and my fridge was off, because that outlet has stopped working. The other outlets in the kitchen still work. The other outlets in the bathroom work too. I checked the wiring inside the outlet, everything is secure. I also removed the breaker cover and nothing is tripped or loose. What is the problem? None of the breakers have tripped in months, and I can't find anything else in the house that isn't working. Could an animal in the attic chew through that gauge wire? or is it the breaker? help!

2007-07-13 19:58:04 · 5 answers · asked by blunt smoka 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-13 19:57:39 · 3 answers · asked by tito 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-13 19:34:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-13 19:30:30 · 2 answers · asked by Darcher 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-13 19:21:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

How old were you and do you still feel that way?

This might be my last question on this...not sure yet.

2007-07-13 19:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by ityernoth101 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

My kitchen is done in cherries, and I want to know if there are any websites to where I can find kitchenwares or even border or stencil that has a cherry pattern on it.

2007-07-13 18:21:19 · 3 answers · asked by linds72031 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I came back from a wedding, and would like to preserve the flowers. They are Calla Lilies. How do I dry them so they will last? These are cuts, meaning I never plan to grow them.

2007-07-13 18:02:45 · 5 answers · asked by -__ 3 in Garden & Landscape

Well I accidentally planted a sunflower seed and it grew to have 17 total (for now :)) flower heads.It's very unusual to me so has anybody heard of this or knows wether its a mutation or there is such a type of sunflower?

2007-07-13 18:01:12 · 6 answers · asked by svetulka_66 2 in Garden & Landscape

but what is the deal with NOT PUTTING THE CAP BACK ON THE TOOTHPASTE!!!!????
does anyone else suffer from this serious condition???

and, what is the deal with pens??did you ever notice that as soon as you set it down,it like goes to pen heaven???

2007-07-13 17:46:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

we have had problems with vines and sticker bushes along our fence line. today we cleared it all out of the way, cut it all back. is there any product out there that will assure no future growth? the area is1acre along the fence. help!

2007-07-13 17:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by breche.1 1 in Garden & Landscape

I asked what I should add: Someone told me to add mirrors...

so I did

before;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9898133@N07/766393821/

after;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9898133@N07/?saved=1

but I'm not convinced...what els can I do..should I add a floor lamp?? any Ideas?

2007-07-13 17:11:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

each snowflake was about 2ft by 2ft and they wrapped around the front of the home of the gutters. i never seen this type of bright white string light before especially that size. the color of the snowflakes were white/blue-ish and if the people were home I would have asked them where they bought it. any ideas?

2007-07-13 16:52:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-13 16:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by TheRuntOfTheLitter 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Need a green lawn: This formula consists of: Epson Salt and or Sugar. Need full formula Might have Beer and Coca Cola or of the same. Saw ad on TV and am curious.

2007-07-13 16:49:48 · 3 answers · asked by Valentineama 2 in Garden & Landscape

i own a big video store where i live. it has 4 big rooms. i have a big central air conditioner, a.c uints in the back and near the side of the store circulating the air pretty well. the problem is it keeps staying hot after all that. there are two big glass doors that let u enter the store that keeps opening and closing letting the hot air in and the windows are amplifying the heat also. what can be done to keep the big store cool without buying another air conditioner?

2007-07-13 16:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by Brent M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I just got back from a business trip to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. One of the first things I noticed was the beautiful red-flowering trees that seemed to be used very extensively for landscaping. It lined many of the roads and driveways. I haven't had any luck coming up with it's name using internet searches... what is this beautiful tree?

2007-07-13 16:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by Matt Richmond 2 in Garden & Landscape