Home & Garden - 27 July 2007

i'm trying to order on the internet, but i don't know what they're called. they're just strips, not tied together, shop and bar owners leave the door open when it's warm and they keep shade but let the air come in if there is no air conditioning. WHAT ARE THEY CALLED???

2007-07-27 23:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

need to know also what plants are best for full sunlight for attracting butterflies.

2007-07-27 23:31:42 · 9 answers · asked by cloeismycat 3 in Garden & Landscape

we have an abundance of blackberry bushes in our garden and they are a pain! how do we get rid of them and their roots?

2007-07-27 23:25:15 · 12 answers · asked by dabidah 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am trying to fit a bathroom fan through a fused switch.
I have a 1 amp twin and earth wire coming from a junction box in the loft, going to the fused switch, and a 1.5 amp wire (was already in position, used for an old fan, without fused switch) from the switch to the fan. There is power at the load side of the switch, but no power coming from the switch on the supply side. what am I doing wrong ?

2007-07-27 22:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by MICHAEL B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-27 20:54:31 · 3 answers · asked by Melandi 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-27 20:52:17 · 3 answers · asked by CJC 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

A lot of small ants are found in many places in my house in India(chennai).Even the clothes are infested with them. What is the home made remedy to eliminate them?

2007-07-27 20:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by SAVISIVA 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Preferably a cheap way... and one that wont make them suffer.....

2007-07-27 20:03:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

i have a plant thats doing very well and i want to accelarate/feed it but not harm it in anywa...prefferabley organic. i love you MJ

2007-07-27 20:00:08 · 5 answers · asked by ar_razor_back 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hers bloom and mine never have. She gave me quite a bit of the root and I have nice leaves, no blooms. They are in full sun and I don't over water them. Just starting on my own flower garden...please help :-) Thanks

2007-07-27 19:55:29 · 2 answers · asked by nikki 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live west of Phoenix, AZ. I am planning to plant four 15 gallon Shamel Ash trees in my backyard. I do not want them to die from the heat... but I want them to have a chance to get roots before the winter freeze. The average temperature right now anywhere from 100-110 degrees with random humidity. We are having a somewhat rainy season, so the temp and humidity vary by day. It can get as hot as 120 degrees in August. Is there a certain temperature range I should look for before planting my trees to prevent them dying from sunburn or heat???

2007-07-27 19:52:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i have this peacoat that i bought for super cheap, brand new. i couldnt pass up the pffer, plus i always wanted one. only problem is that its a size too big. its an XXL n im a XL. how can i bring it down a size without messin it up?if i hot wash and hot dry will it come out looking wrinkly fron the parts like where the sleeves are sewn on n such?

2007-07-27 19:40:46 · 2 answers · asked by Im A Fooooo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-27 19:38:18 · 14 answers · asked by Narky 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

The previous owners didn't put plastic or weed barrier fabric under, and now there's weeds everywhere. I am completely overwhelmed! It looks terrible. What do I do?

I have several young children, and it's very hard to find the time or energy to do it-I already have so much on my plate! None of the yardwork will get done unless I do it. I need a solution to get rid of large areas of weeds quickly and in a cost effective way, and to keep them away! I don't want to have to hire help if possible-it's such a big job, I can see someone charging inordinate amounts of money. Is there a quick, effective way for me to get rid of them myself? There are woodchips in the play area, too, which complicates it a little. The weeds are getting really embarrassing!

2007-07-27 18:41:17 · 4 answers · asked by carrie222 2 in Garden & Landscape

Moved into new home. One cabinet needed minor repair. Vendor took cabinet to his shop, sanded and stained however repair area is noticeably lighter than all other adjacent cabinets?
Vendor said it is cherry wood(real) and stained hazlenut color. The color will darken to match other cabinets within a couple of weeks from lighting in the house? It seems like I'm getting a fish story? Can anyone tell me the real skinny?
Thanks

2007-07-27 18:37:22 · 3 answers · asked by Steven S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My deck is 27 years old. Built well with pressure treated wood and never cleaned or had sealer put on. Now the foundation of the deck is still good, but some boards have rotted parts and nails popping out. A good contractor agreed to replace the decking, railings and stairs for $9000. That seems really steep to me despite this being a high cost labor area. My neighbor fixed his by turning over the boards and replacing some. He did this himself, but said the work was extremely difficult and does not recommend it.
My idea is to pound in the nails and then cover the whole deck with with thick astroturf. I hope that I can afford to sell the house in two to 10 years, when sales are better, so that big $9000 bill is not something I want to spend if there is a less expensive way. What do you think of my idea and can I do it myself? (I am pretty old and not too clever with a hammer, although willing to try)
Thanks.

2007-07-27 18:29:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ran out of room on my other post and I have a few more perennials that I do not know the names of...can you please help! thanks a bunch!
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2208.jpg
gold flower...not sure if it is a type of cone flower, I know it isn't a blackeyed susan or some type of perennial sunflower?
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2201.jpg
your guess is as good as mine on this one...just picked it up and it hasn't flowered yet...no tag in the pot...
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2202.jpg
blooms a lavender cluster of flowers in the fall and the leaves feel almost rubbery.

2007-07-27 18:24:09 · 8 answers · asked by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 in Garden & Landscape

this year my goal is to become more organized in my gardens so I am labeling all of my perennials ( in an attempt not to accidentally pull them out next year thinking I have weeds sprouting in the spring because I forgot what I planted...lol)
anyway....I have a few plants that I received from friends and the nursery that I have no clue as to their names. could you help me out?
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2203.jpg
this one is a ground cover that produces very small star like yellow flowers in early summer.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2204.jpg
very tall plant that will produce small flowers in a large cluster on the top of the plant between the leaves (can't remember color)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2200.jpg
produces a purple flower in late summer early fall and it grows about 12-18 high
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/gardenangel42/100_2205.jpg
sm. blue flower that resembles a lilly

2007-07-27 18:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 in Garden & Landscape

I have two evergreen trees in my backyard. I live in the suburbs of St. Louis in Missouri. I do not know what their specific species is or whatever, but I am pretty sure their cones shouldn't be slimy and grow strange long strands. I first noticed the sliminess about 3 or more years ago, but have ignored it. It was at first only on the largest tree. But recently, when I was cutting the lawn, I noticed now that all the evergreen trees in my backyard have slimy cones with strange growths. The trees don't seem to be dying. I was wondering if I should be worrying about this, if this was a disease, and if so what it was, and if so if I should do something about it, and if so what should I do?

2007-07-27 18:06:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-27 18:02:58 · 2 answers · asked by littlegreenalien 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My sheet comes off the bed every freaking day just from turning over or the slightest move, and it drives me nuts. I am wondering if anyone has any idea if they make a sheet that covers the entire matress and zips on so that it can't come off?

Thanks

2007-07-27 18:02:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

in my house there is white insects that have like 2 hair on the head. i dont know what there call but all i know is tat it is freaky! do u think its termite? should we gert pest control? it also like to live in dusty places like you never go places such as underbed, boxes, etc. but i dont have soo much that there killing our house

2007-07-27 17:58:33 · 7 answers · asked by MR.Pie 2 in Other - Home & Garden

my cousin and i are moving into a jack and jill bedroom/bathroom thing. it's DULL. we want to redecorate it but we don't have too much money to work with.

the bedrooms have white carpet and walls (and we're not allowed to paint them).

do you have any tips for cheap redecorating?
and where could we get it?

also, where can you get bed in a bag for cheap?

you guys are wayy awesome!!
<33

2007-07-27 17:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by sandradee 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was wondering how much I should get paid for the following jobs? Each individually.

Cleaning out the fridge(cleaning,got rid of old food,cleaned shelves,ect.)
Cleaning out the freezer same as fridge.
Cleaning garage(spotless)

2007-07-27 17:41:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-27 17:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by gizmo freak !! 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Preface: I did backwash. When I turn the intake valve one way I get water flowing in the pool providing circulation/skimmer, but the pool vac does not move. I turn the valve the other way and the pool vac works great, but the water does not circulate and no suction in skimmer. I can't find a happy medium. What gives? Please help! Thanks

2007-07-27 17:40:10 · 3 answers · asked by mykeys71 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i just bought a solar cover for my pool and i have no idea how to use it. do i just put it on top of my pool and wait? for how long? help! i want to get in my pool!

2007-07-27 17:39:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my daughter took a black crayon and scribbled all on my wall, is there anything i can use to get rid of this

2007-07-27 17:36:44 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Would you leave it be, remove it, or just take away the marker and pretend it wasn't there?

2007-07-27 17:36:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-27 17:35:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape