Home & Garden - 23 July 2007

ok, so i was supposed to have my patio done by the end of june (june 21 to be exact) and my contractor has only dug up some dirt and put a small wall around the to-be-patio but nothing else. i do have a solid contract (b/c he also painted the walls and did a backsplash) with deadlines as mentioned above.

my dilemma is that i'm having a housewarming BBQ with over 40 ppl in less than 2 weeks. this guy is getting on my last nerve...he shows up for one day and then is gone for 5 days. how do i deal with him!?!??!! PLEASE HELP! i'm going to have a panic attack if he's not done before my 40 people BBQ!

2007-07-23 14:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by Gumnaam1 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I've got a puller designed just for the job and it still won't budge. Any suggestions? I've sprayed some lime away to try and break up the deposits. I was told that I had to be careful of the stems behind the handles, so I'm afraid to really go to town on it.

2007-07-23 13:58:40 · 8 answers · asked by Kal-El 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is my situation. Single mom. Working 45 hrs per week. High stress professional job.

Preferably answers from someone in the same circumstances would be best. Please state your circumstances too.

How do you find the motivation to clean when you are so dead tired after working all day and barely have the energy to make dinner let alone do the dishes after?

How do you keep organized? Are you able to follow a schedule? What do you do when you get really behind and the tasks seem overwhelming?

Sometimes I feel like the only answer is to call in sick once a month just so I can keep my home in order. Help please!

2007-07-23 13:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by Esperenza 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-23 13:54:40 · 7 answers · asked by John 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just put in a new pond this year, about 250 gals. I have been fighting with this free floating algae for months and cannot get rid of it. I have a small waterfall, two small filters, and two bubble makers. It only gets about 3 hours of direct sunlight a day, its otherwise in the shade. I have tried chemical algae killers in which the water turns grey, but in a few days it is a horrible green once again. I have also done partial and complete water changes. ANY IDEAS??

2007-07-23 13:39:56 · 4 answers · asked by jimmethun@sbcglobal.net 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a light switch in an extra bedroom that controls an outlet (to plug in a lamp, etc). Anyway, the outlet that the switch controls is in a horrible area. I was wondering if there was any way to change which outlet the light switch operates without having to do any wiring.

I thought there may be something like a transmitter that plugs into the switched outlet and a receiver that you could plug into the new outlet and plug a lamp into that. I can't find anything like that though. Does anything like this exist? I know there are wireless light switches, etc but I just want to use the switch that is already there.

2007-07-23 13:39:07 · 9 answers · asked by psycoffman 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a light colored cement driveway that is getting thrashed by the black tire tracks from my truck - help! Thanks

2007-07-23 13:36:45 · 4 answers · asked by mustabeenjoe 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I asked my boyfriend to live with me and said sure if I took down my doll collection. What's the big deal? I love my doll collection, it's one of my most prized possession. I have about 40 dolls: porcleain dolls, Barbies, Bratz, and some others, but he says it's childish and says I need to take it down. I think that was kind of selfish of him, since I asked and it is my apartment, after all. What do you guys think?

2007-07-23 13:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

This plant grows in Georgia. I found it growing in gravel and in the open fields in poor soil-mostly clay and over limestone. I didn't see any flowers. It is fragrant, smells like an herb: kind of sweet, almost pine like. The leaves are slinder and pointed with a soft fuzzy underside. The roots are thick and kind of like wood, seems to root somewhat shallow. There is a main stalk which branches off and the branches (also fuzzy) are covered in leaves. Looks a lot like a bushy version of fleabane. Leaves hands sticky! Grows to a foot/foot and a half tall, grows in groups and individually.

2007-07-23 13:29:51 · 1 answers · asked by ajay 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-23 13:22:46 · 2 answers · asked by bigjcvegas 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-23 13:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan 2 in Garden & Landscape

Hi I want to power a 5000 btu window airconditioner with a solar panel. I know very little about solar energy so i was wondering what size of a solar panel i would need . Would I need whats called an inverter or a power pack I have been looking at canadien tires solar panels. There cheapest is a 1.8 watt panel for $29.99. Thanx and i would like to spend as least mount of money as possible.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/subcategory_landing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672503&bmUID=1185235708278

2007-07-23 13:16:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a fairly new garbage disposal in my kitchen sink, but it's getting really smelly! I didn't experience this with my old garbage disposal. Is there any sort of cleaner I can put in there that will take the smell out?

2007-07-23 13:08:27 · 23 answers · asked by CM 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm planning to build a house, but I'm not sure how much it will cost to wire a house for about 10 outlets with cable, internet, and phone capabilities. Does anyone know? I appreciate any feedback.

2007-07-23 12:47:21 · 6 answers · asked by DXL 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have mostly 2 wire outlets in my house (60+ year old house) Want to replace with 3 wire but don't want to run new wire. Are there any safety concerns by simply replacing these outlets?

2007-07-23 12:44:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

After pressing the self clean button do I have to set the time / temp

2007-07-23 12:35:01 · 4 answers · asked by ND 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

On a whim, I planted about 10 Canary Island Date Palm seeds and 5 of them have sprouted and have been growing like crazy in my yard - all within a 1 foot sqare area. Should I dig up 4 of the 5 so that 1 will grow by itself or should I let the 5 sprouts 'fight it out'? I want the best odds of growing a tree and don't care if 4 of them don't make it.

Thank you!

2007-07-23 12:33:27 · 4 answers · asked by stynkfysh 2 in Garden & Landscape

I've noticed after washing my dark clothes, the machine leaves what looks to be dried/leftover detergent on the clothes. I have to scrub them with a washcloth to get them clean. This happens before they go in the drier, so I know the washer is the problem. It is a somewhat older machine. Am I using too much detergent? Any other ideas on what the issue might be? thanks!!

2007-07-23 12:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have this black coffee table with 2X2 spaces under the top. I put shoes in 1/2 but the other 1/2 I have bought baskets to put there. I plan on using it as a decoration, but I don't know what would be a good idea to use them for. Like, what should I put in them. It is down in the living room...so, idk? lol

2007-07-23 12:19:05 · 2 answers · asked by Lissa Ann 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I got drunk but told her it was her cooking that did it.. She didn't like that and had me removed... WTF!? I heard other drunks complaining about her gafilta fish too.

2007-07-23 12:12:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

my wood floors can not be refinished until all the dust and dirt has been removed.I need affordable cleaners, any ideals would be helpful?

2007-07-23 12:12:03 · 7 answers · asked by lstr_jn 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-23 12:04:57 · 3 answers · asked by GAVIN D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It should have read Black Nightshade

2007-07-23 12:04:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

should i put sand

2007-07-23 11:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by stem41 1 in Garden & Landscape

because i need some new stuff that works and doesn't let mosquitos eat me up

2007-07-23 11:48:36 · 8 answers · asked by Ask April :P 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'm told the weed is Basket Grass with small pointed oval leaves, but I can't find anything that kills it and doesn't kill St.Augustine grass, which is the good grass in my yard.

2007-07-23 11:45:06 · 8 answers · asked by Payton D 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have been to homedepot they dont have the bit for concert wall. Than how do I do it? and where do I get the bit from.

2007-07-23 11:28:03 · 9 answers · asked by duck 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

As the leaves looked like mint and had I not smelt it i could have used it in the cooking. This plant is poisonous.. My question is do I have a case against the supplier.? They have offered to replace the packet of seed.

2007-07-23 11:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I just need them for home use. Like on a spray bottle of vinegar and water. I'm trying to be green and make my own household cleaners.

Val

2007-07-23 11:18:09 · 3 answers · asked by stitchercross 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to find a new desk for my room. I want one that is between $200 and $300. I also need to find one that has shelves and/or drawers(plenty of space for my stuff) and enough workspace and it cant be too big. SOMONE PLEASE HELP ME, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A DESK ONLINE ALL DAY LONG AND I STILL HAVENT FOUND ONE THAT IS CHEAP ENOUGH! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please.

2007-07-23 11:08:19 · 7 answers · asked by Kristen 2 in Decorating & Remodeling