Home & Garden - 19 July 2007

Critters have dug out underneath my wrap around front porch, and it is all starting to buckle and crack. But one slab in particular has dropped considerably on one end and has made walking on my porch hazardous.

Any ideas on fixing it without calling in the big dogs?

2007-07-19 11:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by Buckeye4Life 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I own a house built in the 30ies and the windows are original to the house. I can't afford to change them out as of yet, but does anyone have any ideas on how to make them a little more energy efficient? I know I could never make them anything close to new windows. They are wood and single pane glass and they slide up to open, and still in pretty good shape. Thanks in advanced.

2007-07-19 11:56:00 · 8 answers · asked by JMR 2 in Other - Home & Garden

bed to be really fluffy. Like those beds you see where you can just practically sink into them. I want one of those kind of beds but how do I get it to be fluffy and soft. I already have soft pillows.

sincerly, katie

2007-07-19 11:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by Kate 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I`ve used 3 different Electric 4 plate stoves inb my house but i Tried to connect a new one (second hand) but if i connect it and Turn on the cooker switch the main switch for all the plugs turns off at the main BOX
anyone please help Me quick


my mom talked to some Guy and he said he will charge her £40 british / $20 us money (so you know how overly charged it would be

2007-07-19 11:52:03 · 3 answers · asked by BestSense 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-19 11:46:41 · 5 answers · asked by Andrea G 1 in Garden & Landscape

It's the brand that is an H.....sorry I can't remember the name. Anyways, it starts beeping and it says F2.....does anyone know what this means?

2007-07-19 11:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by Becca 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what could this be?

2007-07-19 11:44:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

After searching around the local home improvement stores, I have found that they don't carry mens urinals. And really have no idea on where to find one.

2007-07-19 11:41:44 · 6 answers · asked by Buckeye4Life 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-19 11:21:35 · 8 answers · asked by josh.isaiah 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I know it's been asked, but here's my situation:
I adopted a kitten, she brought fleas, I adopted her back out (have 2 adult cats) Fleas are EVERYWHERE! My treatment began with a spray. Nada. Then, baking soda and boric acid. Nada. Then, Borax. So-so, but still fleas. Next, Sevin dust. Better, but fleas still present! Treated my cats with Advantage, put a light with Dawn and water in L.R., caught hundreds or more. Still have fleas. Bought a powder the other night that is supposed to be an IGR. Still jumping around. They even managed to crawl into the stitching on my mattress!! We didn't sleep in our bed for 5 days! Finally, sprayed the bed, vacuumed it and put fresh sheets on. Fleas are back. I vacuum nearly daily and empty the canister as soon as I'm done.
My home is 1500 sq. feet, 2 levels and except for 2 rooms... all carpet! I am at my wits end. It's been over 3 weeks and everytime I feel I'm gaining ground.. I see more. Bombs are last resort. Suggestions?

2007-07-19 11:15:10 · 10 answers · asked by Krystal 2 in Other - Home & Garden

iv just moved into a new flat and the kitchen is small. it would b a usefull space saver if i have a fridge freezer, but iv the seperate under the work tops fridge and freezer. is there any harm in putting one on top of the other. for some reason i thought u shouldnt but a few people have suggested to do that to save money which i need to do.
hope someone can help.
thankyou for ur answers.

2007-07-19 11:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by careypurple4444 1 in Other - Home & Garden

or its electric flyswatter

2007-07-19 11:11:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I FELL LIKE MY STOMAG NEED TO BE CLEANING AND I NEED TO KNOW WWHAT CAN HELP ME EVEN NATIRAL STUFF OO TO BUY AT THE PHARMACY

2007-07-19 11:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

it was in my drink i left out on the porch. didnt realise till they were too close to my mouth..

should i go to the doctors or something?

2007-07-19 11:05:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My boyfriend started workin' at Press where they print off papers and such. He got ink all over his clothes. How can he get the ink out and if he can't now, how can he for future reference?

2007-07-19 10:57:16 · 10 answers · asked by ~*Wifey of a Veteran*~ 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

double wide trailers?

2007-07-19 10:55:49 · 15 answers · asked by ~*Wifey of a Veteran*~ 3 in Other - Home & Garden

My hubby & I have finished the inside of our 1st home (starter) and now we have been doing things in the yard (cleaning up the flower beds, trimming trees, etc...). We have a big back yard & a small front yard, but I want to know of some ways to make them a little more appealing. I want people to come over & say "Oh, your yard is adorable/cute/charming. Any IDEAS/accessories we can use??? We want to put a square of those stepping stones to make like a patio of some sort. HELP!!

2007-07-19 10:54:09 · 9 answers · asked by *Fickle Pickle* 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-19 10:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by tommyboy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I wanted to plant them in the rocks around my house. The rock is about 16 inches deep. But concerned that they may spread and get out of control. What perennials would be best? Something that doesn't spread. Grows upward. Easy care. I have alot of sun.

2007-07-19 10:50:57 · 9 answers · asked by LucyLucy 2 in Garden & Landscape

I want to buy a new stove and i don't know what to buy

2007-07-19 10:46:57 · 14 answers · asked by furggy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have this oil painting I need to mail but somehow I can't find a box to put it in.. all the boxes I find are huge and that doesn't work for me
Would it be a good idea to warp it in paper and mail it like that?
What could be another option?

2007-07-19 10:34:54 · 3 answers · asked by Loo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-19 10:30:59 · 3 answers · asked by Mooche 1 in Other - Home & Garden

This is my first home and I'm moving out in about 6 years.
We already have been in here about a year.

My husband and I are in the military and next year, I am getting out to go to college full time.

I want to spruce up the master bathroom(appliance rearrange) and the tv room(closet from hell) and the garage( theater room) but I don't want to put so much money in this house and kick myself when it's time to sell.

How do you know what to mess with,
when to get a contractor,
how to figure out your budget,
what to do yourself,
how much is too much,
when to hire the realtor to evaluate what to do in the house (like on the home and garden shows),
when i should hire a designer to get the most out of my home without spending too much money or time or whether it's worth doing at all,
when to get a survey of the area....

oh boy....

2007-07-19 10:29:43 · 4 answers · asked by Sasha C 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i grew these green beans and, well, they're not really green. they're purple. and really long. this is the first time it's purple, i grew it other times and they were always green. thanks in advance.

2007-07-19 10:29:06 · 10 answers · asked by a person 2 in Garden & Landscape

Where does the architect's job end and interior designer's begins?

2007-07-19 10:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by Wonderer 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

He put one tile down that was in a low spot. I pointed it out to him however, when I came back it was already down and grouted. When he put the toilet back somehow it leaked and the floor was all water.I walked on the tile to turn off the toilet and need i say, swoosh, swoosh. I picked up the tile that was in the low spot. I know I have to regrout. my problem is how do I fix the low spot for that one tile to be put back.

2007-07-19 10:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by Mary J 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is so special about Egyptian Cotton sheets?!?! My boyfriend just had me order some off of ebay... we got 1200 count for 44 dollars... I saw that the retail for what I bought is normally 800!!! WOW

Why is it so special? What is the difference for the counts?...

THANKS

2007-07-19 10:15:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I need to know how to kill grass in a backyard. I already know gasoline does, but i was looking for a safer alternative. It would help if what killed the grass was a common household item.

2007-07-19 10:13:22 · 15 answers · asked by kaitie j 2 in Garden & Landscape

My lawn is covered in little mounds and lots of holes. It seems to be full of worms and slugs. What can I do to get it back to the lush green lawn that it used to be. I think I might have a problem with drainage. Please help a novice gardener!

2007-07-19 10:09:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Redwood Shores is a part of Redwood City, CA. I can't find the code that defines how large a room must be to be defined as a bedroom

2007-07-19 10:05:17 · 3 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Other - Home & Garden