Home & Garden - 25 July 2007

Our dog knocked over a very large bowl of water in the living room. We tried soaking up the water with a towel etc. After 2 days I started noticing a mildew type smell. The carpet is not wet anymore. I have tried febreeze etc. Any ideas?

2007-07-25 05:20:48 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

like should i cut the top off

2007-07-25 05:20:14 · 6 answers · asked by amy p 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have a large crop of beets to harvest yet we do not have cooler space or a root cellar. How can I keep them firm and tasty without canning?

2007-07-25 05:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by she sees 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a nectarine tree in my backyard that bears fruit every summer. They're delicious once they're ripe but I wasn't able to try them this summer because all the squirrels, birds, and insects ate them. I tried to protect the fruit by wrapping them in little packages of newspaper but that didn't work. The animals still got away with it. I could purchase repellants, but I'm afraid of consuming the subtance that they contain. How can I enjoy those yummy nectarines in my backyard without the annoying animals in my way?

2007-07-25 05:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Hi,a couple of yrs ago we built our own conservatory.It took a lot of hard work and money,obviously.
3 weeks ago a kid put a golf ball through the roof,which is the plastic doubleglazed kind.The boy(11yrs) did say sorry but his mum, a divorcee,started crying and saying that she was depressed,had been abused by her ex for18yrs,suicidle,under the Dr,working two p/time jobs and that this was the last straw.My husband told her our address and said he would be in touch.The boy could have killed someone with the ball as it went across a walkway and it is not the first time we have found his golfballs in the garden. My dilemma is,do we charge her for the cost of repair or just leave it?The idea that we could be responsible for pushing someone over the edge is horrific.But on the other hand,we both work hard and as for depression and single mum,been there,done that but paid my way.Should it be us that pays? She hasnt contacted us at all. Any ideas would be gratefuly received.Are we too soft?

2007-07-25 05:16:43 · 17 answers · asked by Laurieanne 1 in Other - Home & Garden

In my front lawn and back lawn and all over the garden, I get this ugly sticky weed. I have fertilized my lawn back and front, I have put weed and feed on it several times. To no prevail. What can I do to eliminate it completly besides from pulling them out by hand? I live in Utah and there are very common here.

2007-07-25 05:15:53 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-25 05:13:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a blouse that is dry clean only, it's not silk - I'm actually not sure of the material. Anyhow, I hate the smell of the chemicals that the dry cleaners use and I have tried using the do-it-yourself at home dry cleaning kits such as dryell -but I don't think those get the garment very clean. Could I hand wash the shirt in cold water with some gentle soap - maybe baby detergent or Woolite, then hang to dry, or will that completely ruin the blouse?

2007-07-25 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by ellie 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to put 4 or 5 inch squares of pictures all along my walls, and I don't know if I should use frames or something else. I would think the frames might take away from the pictures.

2007-07-25 05:07:18 · 6 answers · asked by mikeyswifeyof4 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i'm getting my house inspected today and i'm a nervous wreck. i have no idea why, i'm afraid that they'll find something that i didn't know about and then i won't be able to sell my home. what does the inspecter look for? i feel like he's going to look at every little thing..... i heard just the structure was inspected but then i was told that they climb all in the attic... so i'm not sure what to expect or if i even want to be here when he comes.....

2007-07-25 04:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by lizdylan2003 3 in Other - Home & Garden

The eejit across the way from me has been mowing and strimming for the past two hours!! I work early shifts and would like tae know if anybody takes into account, the noise level whilst farting aboot in yer garden. Don't you worry that you might be annoying anybody??

2007-07-25 04:57:28 · 17 answers · asked by Angela M 7 in Garden & Landscape

I have them in a pot but they dont seem to be very full, they look as though they are thinning out, they are about 12-14 in tall, should I cut them down some?

2007-07-25 04:53:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-25 04:40:41 · 2 answers · asked by beki6 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-25 04:39:00 · 1 answers · asked by gpfeltz@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-25 04:38:35 · 4 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I always thought electric would be cheaper but I've heard that gas actually is. We're currently shopping for a cheap, used one and don't know what kind we should look for. We have hookups for both. thanks ahead of time

2007-07-25 04:36:41 · 5 answers · asked by Jess 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-25 04:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by go91386 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

fitted sheets.? its driving me crazy trying to figure it out

2007-07-25 04:17:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

My Trane is 13 yrs old. My serviceman stated the heat pump (outside unit) itself is in great condition but the inside furnace is going bad. We have also added on to our home and need a larger ton unit. Can I sell the heat pump (3 ton) to someone for parts or something and if so how much would it be worth? Is there a website where I can find this information? Thank you for your help in advance!

2007-07-25 04:14:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to find a way to seal styrofoam so that peices don't flake off and so that it can't melt when you put paint on it. I just want a smooth sealer that can be painted on without it melting. Anyone know any products that can do that? Help? Thanx.

2007-07-25 04:14:35 · 2 answers · asked by :DD 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The small insects the size of a dot were only visable when up against the bright light of the Hallogen heater. She is a cat owner ...

What do you think the small dot like insects were??????

2007-07-25 04:13:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I recently installed a new flapper on my toilet. When I flush it falls immediately so that very little new water enters the bowl. How can I fix it?

2007-07-25 04:10:54 · 3 answers · asked by overcantor 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-25 04:08:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-25 04:06:37 · 6 answers · asked by vargasdfw 1 in Garden & Landscape

sorry i'm not sure what it's called. it's an old lawn mower (12 years probably) and the rope just dry rotted out. however, the lawn mower itself is still in good shape. just wondering if this is an easy, cheap fix. thanks!

2007-07-25 04:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by stephers 2 in Garden & Landscape

I planted my tomato plants the 3rd week of April. They have quite a lot of fruit on them and they tomatoes are quite big. When should they start to riped though? I water them about 3 times a week and the tomatoes get sun from about 8 or 9 am until about 6 or 7 pm. Also i live in Pennsylvania if that has something to do with it.

2007-07-25 04:02:03 · 6 answers · asked by thrdroc04 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-25 03:59:47 · 6 answers · asked by Jord 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Which one grates on you the most?

Mine is Cillit Bang.... ahhhhhhhh...

2007-07-25 03:57:26 · 27 answers · asked by Dan 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We've recently bought a new house and the sod has just been laid. I was wondering how long should you wait to put down ie..patio furnitue, also how long befor eyou walk on it?

2007-07-25 03:55:20 · 2 answers · asked by bridgey 2 in Garden & Landscape

Are edging and trimming both the same things?

2007-07-25 03:47:07 · 9 answers · asked by zerozerozero 1 in Garden & Landscape