Home & Garden - 22 July 2007

Hi, I recently founf a hole in my backyard, and this landscaper said it was a groundhog hole. Does anyone know an effective, cheap, and easy way to fix this problem? Thanks in advance!

2007-07-22 07:29:23 · 3 answers · asked by Bollywood Masti 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a relatively small kitchen with a wine/grapes/ Tuscan theme that has some tans and subtle purples. My floor and countertops are a reddish brown Mexican tile. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2007-07-22 07:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by Cantrelle 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

What is the easiest way to trace and identify the tripped circuit? The outlet worked fine until I plugged in a second appliance, then it tripped. Or so I hope. Hopefully I won't need to hire a certified electrician to come and flip a switch.

2007-07-22 07:05:38 · 8 answers · asked by Wil E Style 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We go to Florida for the winter and wonder what the problems might be with turning off the electric and water for the winter. We have lots of furniture in the house but wouldn't have any liquids. At times it gets below zero outside for a month or more.

2007-07-22 06:59:02 · 4 answers · asked by Kathleen D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

MANY of my clients have expressed their disgust at the loss of trees or more often, one specific tree of which they had chosen their property purchase because of. I believe that trees should be counted a "real property" and treated as such! After all, most of us work hard and pay much to keep them healthy and looking good. What do you think?

2007-07-22 06:57:59 · 4 answers · asked by BikerDownEmergency.com 1 in Garden & Landscape

I was wondering what stores sell thread-lock not online because I need it today.

2007-07-22 06:53:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

my amp need a 40 amp breaker but will work on the 30 amp like on the dryer if I put another say 4ft on the cord from amp making it 8ft is that ok to use.

2007-07-22 06:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by Edward M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am finishing up my new house, and was wondering where I can purchase solar attic fan and gable fan?

2007-07-22 06:45:24 · 3 answers · asked by gogreen 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm looking to do my exhaust, price quotes from shops are so high I could buy all mandrel bent SS pipes vs aluminiumized steel pipes they'd bend in house and get a $300 welder to do it myself and pay the same.

I've seen many recommend a MIG welder for thin material and things like exhaust jobs. But is it such a drastic difference between using a MIG welder for that work vs a wire fed one? I can get a wire fed welder from Lincoln for $350 but for $100 more I can get one ready for MIG out of the box. I'd really like to get the best bang for my buck but if I can get away with the cheaper one and not have the odds stacked against me by using stick vs MIG to weld the pipes that would be great.

So my question is should I just pay more and get the MIG because it is much more suited to this type of work, Stainless steel exhaust pipe welding or can I do as good a job with the wire fed welder?

Two models I'm looking at from Homedepot.com model#K2189-1 and model#K2190-1(mig ready)

2007-07-22 06:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by John96 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-22 06:38:55 · 8 answers · asked by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a 2" hole in the side of my fiberglass tub. (My son slipped and his heel went through - but he's okay!) Is there any way I can repair this myself? I have no access to the underside and the hole is partially pushed in so I see the dark recess below. It looks similar to a car's bumper when it's been hit in the corner and cracked open with hairline cracks coming from the edges. I've called a couple of repairmen and the repair price is beginning at $300 (so that means its probably going to be much more.) Is there anyway I could do this myself?

2007-07-22 06:29:26 · 3 answers · asked by MM 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for something like a website, 800 number, or newsgroup. It has to be reliable competent information, like from professionals that know what they're doing. I need answers that can tell me how to do it myself.
For example a question would be, my garage sits in a low spot in the yard and when it rains it floods. The ground is high on all sides. What do I have to do to fix this?

2007-07-22 06:25:29 · 7 answers · asked by Joe S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My Peerless faucet is dripping and I was told it would be easier and cheaper to change the O rings instead of the faucet. So I need to know how to do that.

2007-07-22 06:22:00 · 2 answers · asked by ohio_mike 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-22 06:14:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So , yesterday , while I was watching television , a mouse was appeared in a hole of the fireplace , I tried to catch it , but it was so fast , that I couldn't . Anyway he went back in the hole and after, I covered this little hole...the mouse was too small , and I hope that there is no a family there... after getting out of my house , and go for swimming about 4-5 hours, I went to my house , and I saw some little brown...you know what I mean...and it was on the kitchen...I don't know how, he could be there , but I saw these little brown....how can I make it get out of the hole ? I'm afraid of Baktirians or something like that..is there any possibility to get sicked ?

2007-07-22 06:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i have just bought a 52inch plasma tv & want to put it above my bath so i can soak & watch football,but i need to know if its ok to put 2 wallsockets in the bathroom to plug it in.is this ok? also i`m using wallplugs to fix it to the wall,at the end of the bath,they should be safe enough shouldn`t they. ps: its a very very big bathroom

2007-07-22 06:02:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-22 06:00:08 · 2 answers · asked by Joan S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-22 05:59:57 · 14 answers · asked by hoby 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

has to be at least 24' long because i need a hose to clean out my pool.

2007-07-22 05:59:37 · 5 answers · asked by game_wiz_08 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would love to hear about a nice looking butterfly garden with host and nectar plants.Mine did attract butterflies,but it looks ugly.(catepilars probably...)

2007-07-22 05:56:05 · 3 answers · asked by eszko 3 in Garden & Landscape

these things have moved 3 times in my yard and im trying to get rid of them for good,and have had no luck so far have used all kinds of poisons,and they have survived all of that ,so now im open to new ideas,these ants must be death proof,because nothing seems to bother them at all,i know someone out there has had this same problem,i need your solution to this problem.
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2 months ago
we have tried some of the remidies,and its right in the middle of the lawn,were trying to keep the lawn but kill the ants and the exterminating company says they cant get rid of them,so im trying things that wont harm the grass,but will kill the ants,these are just sugar ants,but they are stubborn ones,good answers though,im thinking i,ll try a few tomorrow.

2007-07-22 05:52:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-22 05:48:17 · 6 answers · asked by gphelps9340 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have already spreaded the pesticide a week ago,but I still see many!And my beautiful lawn is gone.Will it ever recover or I will have to resod?

2007-07-22 05:46:44 · 4 answers · asked by eszko 3 in Garden & Landscape

hey guys
any of you diy buffs give me an idea of the best way of putting
pvc wall paneling up.im thinking some kind of glue,but need an idea on the best way of making it stay up.
its for my bathroom.
cheers

2007-07-22 05:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by trinity 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-22 05:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by keithflknr 1 in Garden & Landscape

Gravel needed???
Delivery and spread out (bobcat service)
Need ball park figure???
Anyone???
I don't want to get ripped off--thanks--I live in central,oh

2007-07-22 05:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by joe c 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My non english speaking neighbors planted what we thought were tomato plants. The foliage looks like tomato, but the fruit or seeds are like green balloon pods. About 2 inches round. We have not opened one to find out what is inside. These plants have spread like wildfire. Any ideas? I would ask the neighbor, but can't seem to communicate.

2007-07-22 05:32:19 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-22 05:29:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-22 05:25:22 · 5 answers · asked by foxydallas 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

my sis said cut them off.

2007-07-22 05:24:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape