Home & Garden - 23 July 2007

I want to make a raised bed. I would like it too look deep, but dont really want to pay to fill it with dirt. Is there something else I can fill it with 1/2 way so it wont cost as much, since I wont be planting anything that deep? What do I need to do?
Thanks

2007-07-23 10:48:06 · 9 answers · asked by Patricia G 2 in Garden & Landscape

we have these white pumpkins in our garden and they have these holes in them now. we don't know where they came from, whether its a bug or anything. the holes are coming from the inside out.

any ideas?

2007-07-23 10:46:24 · 1 answers · asked by poetic_dreamer_819 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm hoping to make some country style signs and it's much cheaper to buy large pieces of wood from Home Depot, than the pre-cut and shaped pieces from craft stores. Is there a smaller type of handheld saw that makes smooth cuts through 1" thick wood? One sign I would like to make will be shaped like a house with a chimney, so some of the cuts will be shorter. Also, is it a dremel tool that you use to finish the edge of the wood to make it look fancier? Any advice is welcome! Thank you! :)

2007-07-23 10:44:23 · 7 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-23 10:25:40 · 7 answers · asked by maskmanmikep@verizon.net 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I got nail polish in the carpet. My mom doesnt know yet but is there any way i can get it out before either of my parents kill me??? also ill add that we dont have any no acetone nail polish remover

2007-07-23 10:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by horscraz15 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Where in Vancouver can I buy licensed bedding (comforter, pillow cases...?) i.e. WWE, Nascar, etc...? My son just got a new bunk bed for his birthday and I want to purchase a WWE of his favorite wrestlers or with just the logo on it for him.

2007-07-23 10:21:44 · 1 answers · asked by tickleicious74 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have tried Kentucky Blue grass, which seems to work and then the sun kills it. I water my grass daily, and it still doesn't seem to work. Please help!

2007-07-23 10:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by Ebineezer 1 in Garden & Landscape

I moved into a house Saturday that I just bought and discovered my sewer line drains real slow and upon snaking it discovered roots in it. I called my insurance (first house, didn't know) and of course it's not covered. I know my options are yearly augering and chemicals or total repair. Clearly, first house, I'm hardcore broke. My boyfriend wants to rent an industiral snake and do it ourselves. I'm scared though we have busted pipes and if it bursts and damages the house insurance won't pay a penny because they knew I knew there was a problem. I would hate to repair, but don't want to put an 300 dollar bank aid on it via roto rooter every year.

If this were your house what would you do?

2007-07-23 10:06:45 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-23 10:03:51 · 2 answers · asked by Derrick H 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-23 10:02:43 · 12 answers · asked by Evaの 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have a neighbor that has Ivy along their fences, and It keeps coming through the fence that seperates their property and ours. I do NOT want Ivy in my yard, what is the best way to keep it at bay?

2007-07-23 10:01:32 · 5 answers · asked by g_kira1 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am watering plants for my family everyday b/c they are out of town.. can the plants die by watering them to much!??? Please help!! lol.

2007-07-23 10:01:13 · 19 answers · asked by shelbers7410 2 in Garden & Landscape

We aren't able to change the living room floor. There is a huge window so a lot of light can enter the room. I was thinking about a terracotta orangy colour. My boyfriend wants blue! Eww! We need help ASAP. Also lots of dark wood furnishings, ex. end tables, piano. Also a one dark wood panelling wall in the room.

2007-07-23 10:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by jem_truelyoutrageous 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i'v just put a new celler in my house boat, and it keeps filling up with water....why,,,,

2007-07-23 09:47:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Yesterday, I was a little fed up with young responses and said so. Today, I am NO LONGER a top contributor in maintenece and repair. Even at 38 % best answer. Fair and honest board? Doult it !!

2007-07-23 09:38:11 · 3 answers · asked by grounded 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am very VERY new to gardening. This morning I bought five beautiful hydrangeas and I've spent ALL DAY preparing the beds to be planted. In doing this, I noticed that this area doesn't EVER receive what I would call direct sunlight. I really want to plant them there, will they work?

2007-07-23 09:37:05 · 6 answers · asked by Crystal L 2 in Garden & Landscape

My mum just decorated the lounge and has black wallpaper on 1 wall but even though the strips are butted up nicely she still has a bit of white showing where some of the sheets join!!Any suggestions??

2007-07-23 09:24:42 · 3 answers · asked by dannynewport 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need a good one. I have a baby that has acid reflux and spits up sooo much and everywhere. i have 2 dogs, one sheds like crazy (enough hair a day to make him a lil brother) and a cat. my bulldog throws up a lot too.. Goodness, anyway we are buying our 1st home and i dont want a nasty *** carpet. i was thinking a wet/dry vac maybe but im not sure whats best.. or maybe something else is better.. i wanna pic up all the hair and clean up stains... the house will have stairs and lenoleum... sorry so detailed but i really want the right one. thanks

2007-07-23 09:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by hladeebugg 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-23 09:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-23 09:19:36 · 3 answers · asked by z-man 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-23 09:17:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am going to have wood flooring and oak cabinets. I don't know about the countertops yet.

2007-07-23 09:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by tink81206 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a little "patio" outside my back door, where I keep my kids bikes and trash can and such. Well, the painters got paint all over my kids bikes. They're only small little kids bikes, $35 for one and $20 for the other. But should I complain to someone about the paint? Shouldn't they have asked me to move any of my stuff that was gonna get paint on it? Should they have to pay for ruining these bikes, or was it my responsibility?
I just bought them on christmas, so they were fairly new...

2007-07-23 09:03:26 · 7 answers · asked by a person 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Request price of readimix concrete per cubic metre in Scotland

2007-07-23 08:59:17 · 3 answers · asked by TAVISH 1 in Garden & Landscape

Are June Bugs & Japanese Beetles the same thing?? Some people have told me they are while others say that they are two completely different insects. Which is it???

I'm talking about the huge, annoying, copper-colored ones that you can hear when they fly around & hit things....and they hurt if they hit you. So are they the same thing??

Also, whats a good tried & true way to get rid of them or severely lessen the amount in the area???

Also, are there any repellants that can be used much like citronella with mosquitoes??? I'm so terrified beyond belief of them (& I don't know why!) that I am rarely able sit outside at night anymore & I'd love to be able to more often!!

2007-07-23 08:45:41 · 2 answers · asked by §uper ®ose 6 in Other - Home & Garden

My mother's birthday is Friday. I would like to get her a plant for her backyard. What is a pretty plant or bush that I could get her that will come back every year and that is ok to plant this late in the summer. She lives in Oklahoma if that matters. Thanks.

2007-07-23 08:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by syd_blaire 2 in Garden & Landscape

it belonged to my great grandfather so it's probably at least 100 years old. i've tried to research it but i haven't really been able to find anything. thanks!


some may call it a folding ruler this one goes to 72 inches.

2007-07-23 08:38:42 · 5 answers · asked by butter_cream1981 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

this is a B&S 17.5hp, OHV, single cylinder engine, labeled as a Craftsman I/C engine.

this engine is 2 years old, but barely used. i just started using it today and it sounds like this. cuts the grass fine, but my old 17hp (almost exactly the same as this one) worked much better then this. it never bogged down unless i was cutting through really thick grass or pulling a heavy load, and when i engage the blades, it got up to speed in less than 2 seconds and ran at a higher rpm.
this engine also takes a while to get up to redline. my old engine was quick revving like a car.
could this be from an improper fuel/air ratio?

i also installed it myself, what could have gone wrong? everything fit the same as my old engine.

2007-07-23 08:35:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-23 08:29:47 · 3 answers · asked by Dan E 2 in Garden & Landscape

I've used all types of window cleaners and nothing works. Can anyone tell me what will work?

2007-07-23 08:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry