Home & Garden - 14 July 2007

We have a mtd yardmachine riding lawnmower.Trying to mow grass yesterday and about 10mins later the muffler got cherry red and was very hot.What could be the cause of this?And also right after start up you could see some smoke coming from it.Please help if you can.

2007-07-14 07:18:27 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have replaced both the thermostats both and both the elements and it's still not turning back on what I throw that breaker, I can't figure out what to do, any help?

2007-07-14 07:15:39 · 6 answers · asked by Josh D 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i need some quality woodwork tools, but i want really old ones cheap .How do i do that

2007-07-14 07:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What I mean is, I would like to keep my house, which is prone to dampness, as dry as possible. I live in a city that's near the beach but is also a desert. We get little rain, but the foliage and ground become very moist at night.

I would like to either
1. cover the ground surrounding the house with cement or tiles or gravel or chips or???? (I fear this will only keep the soil more damp from underneath up, as the sun won't be able to get to that soil.)
or 2. buy succulents that take dampness out of the ground and plant them around the house, if that thinking is even correct--in other words, I'd like greenery, but nothing I'd have to water.
or 3. I'm open to any better ideas.

I am speaking of about two feet of ground, out from the house walls to the yard, and surrounding the entire house.
Any ideas?

2007-07-14 07:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have looked for them everywhere--they are the least expensive and most effective thing to get rid of flies. You know, the old fashioned kind that farmers hang in their barn.

2007-07-14 07:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by Nemo the geek 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I just ordered this weed eater from Sears for $189. I wanted a 4 cycle engine (no mixing oil) and this was the best they had. Also bought their extended warranty. Anyone own this tool? Looking for a "user" opinion, and can't really find one. Must be new on the market? Thanks.

2007-07-14 06:49:52 · 1 answers · asked by whitestratmusic 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-14 06:38:32 · 11 answers · asked by mala 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-14 06:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by Kelsey M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-14 06:33:08 · 3 answers · asked by lg 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have four large metal blinds that need cleaning. I need help

2007-07-14 06:31:47 · 26 answers · asked by Natalie G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've got a big massive bath, which takes about twenty minutes to fill with lovely hot water. I probably have a bath every day, cause I like it, and as a result my gas bill in astranomical. My boyfriend rekons I should just have a shower but I'm selfish like that. I was just wondering if any of you clever types out there could figure out how much on average powergen like to charge me for these indulgent bathtimes, Thanks!

2007-07-14 06:28:07 · 3 answers · asked by REBECCA R 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-14 06:22:48 · 11 answers · asked by chess_man 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-14 06:05:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

just to cover some gaps in the basement some noise coming in from the adjacent neighbors. Like towels or foamy stuff. Anything good? thanks.

2007-07-14 06:03:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I just ordered this weed eater from Sears for $189. I wanted a 4 cycle engine (no mixing oil) and this was the best they had. Also bought their extended warranty. Anyone own this tool? Looking for a "user" review and can't really find one. Must be new on the market? Thanks.

2007-07-14 06:02:27 · 1 answers · asked by whitestratmusic 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have valances for the top of the window but what is best to use for a baby's nursery to cover the windows? Mini blinds, wood blinds, shades, etc. HELP!

2007-07-14 05:50:27 · 9 answers · asked by newmom2007 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

moving into a 30 year old house and it has a smell when you walk in. Any suggestions ?

2007-07-14 05:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by John71 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Vermont, and have found a bunch of sale bulbs. They were dirt cheap, and gorgeous. What happens if I plant the bulbs today? I don't know how long they take to flower, but if they didn't flower this year (I'm sure they wouldn't, there is't too much of summer left) would they come up next year? I bought dalias, crocosmia, several types of lilies, and iris'.

2007-07-14 05:43:28 · 7 answers · asked by Stu 2 in Garden & Landscape

It has been a yellowish-dead looking color for a very long time. What are the steps and how can I recover or restore my grass to a dark green color? Is there a particular time to water the grass and or is there a special solution? Thanks.

2007-07-14 05:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by mike 1 in Garden & Landscape

you are in a dark room,with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp, you only have 1 match, so what do you light first ?

2007-07-14 05:39:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-14 05:39:14 · 4 answers · asked by We like to known the answers 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-14 05:35:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Very recently our washer started making a horrible screeching noise when it is filling with hot water. This noise is heard all throughout the house, so we can't wash clothes late at night when others are sleeping. My company also had an institutional coffee maker that made the same noise when it was preparing to brew. The coffee maker was replaced and the new one is silent. What causes this and how can I fix it?

2007-07-14 05:20:57 · 2 answers · asked by PaxMaker 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

my mother loves this flower bouquet she bought at the grocery store a week ago,
she liked it so much that she got another bouquet today.
she doesn't know what the name of the flower is, however.
they come in different shades of purple and they're in clusters,
somewhat like a hollyhock or a snap dragon,
and they are very fragrant.
i tried to find a picture of the flower of the internet but couldn't find any.
if you understand what flower i'm talking about,
please help♥

2007-07-14 05:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by casey 2 in Garden & Landscape

I can't stand sitting in the backyard in a quiet night and all of the sudden the A/C comes on disrupting my peace completely!

2007-07-14 05:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Olga M 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-14 05:01:19 · 5 answers · asked by coach 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

There's a skunk living right by my house and we can't stand the smell anymore, but we don't want to call any animal services. What can I do to get rid of it?

2007-07-14 04:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My tanning bed bulbs take a long time to come on. Some light right away and other take up to 5 mins.

2007-07-14 04:54:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Concord Ca .. any advise on how much i should charge? what services i should do??? anything would be helpful thank you very much

2007-07-14 04:45:29 · 2 answers · asked by TeeHee 3 in Garden & Landscape

I've just found one in my garden. Do they pose a health risk? What should I do with them???!!!!

2007-07-14 04:38:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden