Home & Garden - 29 July 2007

2007-07-29 23:48:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have used ant killer on the ones that I see but then more keep turning up. The problems getting so bad that the birds are flying down to eat them. If I block the holes in the wall (they are just below the windowframe) will they find other ways out, I don't want them to start coming from the walls on the inside. Any suggestions ?

2007-07-29 23:37:51 · 14 answers · asked by ANDY T 3 in Garden & Landscape

Morning all,

I'm from Madison,WI. A few months ago I posted about having a roach problem. The roaches are showing back up,even after the landord and handyman sprayed all of the areas where they'd show up. I am trying the boric acid part now here as we speak. I want to know what are the best ways to prevent roaches from showing back up in apartment ?

Thank for your time and help with this.

2007-07-29 22:58:42 · 7 answers · asked by Gadget 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had a friend years ago who had a wormery.

All I remember is the waste product from the worms (the brown stuff) was used as fertilizer for the garden.

Does or has anyone tried this and if so how are they made up?

How do you start up one of these?

2007-07-29 22:50:44 · 4 answers · asked by davie 2 in Garden & Landscape

This is a pic of my ikea bed.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89838963

I desperately need to store my excess stuff like suitcases etc under the bed and outta sight.. But how do i raise my bed since its an odd shape with no legs., just these heavy boards.
I read on yahoo answers that cinder blocks work.. Do they really? Are they safe and sturdy raisers?
What kind do i need? How many do i need? Where do i buy them?

2007-07-29 22:46:42 · 9 answers · asked by Sam Kay 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need sum glue for glass. on this min vase i glue it together and got this cloud. it on the bottom but i can see it. anyway i tried the crazy glue on the glass flower and it just wouldn't hold. i sat forever and it just won't. so glue for glass??? what's the name and where can i buy it?

it was a gift for my mom that my dad broke.

2007-07-29 22:11:29 · 9 answers · asked by <<<єη¢hαητiηg ¢hασs> 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 22:04:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

ive tried everything to get rid of ants from sprays to granules what works and wont cost me a bundle of $$$

2007-07-29 21:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by catsuitsex 2 in Other - Home & Garden

| try to get rid of things but ithink i may just need it
were you a hoarder i really want to sort my house out

2007-07-29 21:39:21 · 5 answers · asked by supasue 1 in Other - Home & Garden

my upright piano ivory keyboard is yellowish

2007-07-29 21:30:17 · 3 answers · asked by Fatty 71 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it ok to route plywood? Or should it strictly be used be for real wood?

2007-07-29 21:06:45 · 8 answers · asked by Mister Sarcastic 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-29 20:34:23 · 1 answers · asked by bill n 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I bought a well constructed corset but HATE the outer fabric. How should i go about changing/covering it? i have a different fabric i would like to use but am confused just how to do it. any ideas? links to pictures would sure help a lot, thanks.

2007-07-29 20:11:39 · 4 answers · asked by pattyo_ 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are going back and forth on this. One day we vote patio the next day its deck. I always loved patios. I think of decks as needing constant maintenance. Pressure washing, staining, treating. But my husband always had decks. He thinks patios are difficult to put in. And the idea of concrete being possibly used even as a base is terrible to him. Even pavers seem too sloppy. And of course, cost is quite important. Any ideas? Want to have this done by fall. Help!

2007-07-29 19:52:45 · 12 answers · asked by Fancy 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have a amana heat pump and the air conditioner turns on fine but when it goes off you can hear a popping in the return, why? sounds like popcorn popping..lol

2007-07-29 19:33:04 · 3 answers · asked by ageorgiahotboy2005 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

And how do you clean the film it leaves out of the agitator in your washing machine?

2007-07-29 19:13:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I need to buy a jigsaw for a home improvement project. I'd like it to be versatile so I could use it for future unknown projects. What should I look for?

2007-07-29 19:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by tonymonton 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I planted morning glories, there great, but i don't like how there flowers just close up in the afternoon. I planted sweet peas, and there short, and haven't flowered at all. What some vines that can be bought as seeds that grow fast and have a lot of blooms?THanks.

2007-07-29 18:51:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

i was on my computer a few hours ago and i turned and saw a big one on the side of my bed, it crawled around the from before i could do anything and when i came back with raid and moved the mattress it wasn't there, it probably moved under the bed cause thats the only dark place. i turn the light off and left for an hour to see if it would come out but i came back and looked around and think its still there. so now i have a roach living under my bed and i cant sleep. anyone know a way i can scare it out or get to it without emptying the entire can of raid under the bed?

2007-07-29 18:40:18 · 11 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I collect swords and like to keep them clean the thing is that no matter what I do i cant get rid of the pesky rust stains which i find interesting because i have all stainless steal and low carbon blend swords so there should be no rust right?. Anyways i wanted to ask what is the best way to polish my blades and give them that sparkle sparkle shine. Anyone with expertise in this please help.

2007-07-29 18:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello,

Currently I have a wild chili (chile de monte) and I want to get more so how do I plant the chili heres what I have heard and I guess know

Step1: Dry the chili (how long?)

Step2: Put chili on ziplock bag with wet paper to increase seed growing

Step3: Put in small containers with holes on bottom for water drainage

Step4: Wait for them to grow and later move them outside

Am I right or what else do I have to do to plant them??

2007-07-29 18:29:49 · 1 answers · asked by TripleG 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-07-29 18:29:28 · 3 answers · asked by cblewis134 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hello,

Okay I heard you can clone a plant but dont know all the details can somebody give me the steps here is what I got and I dont even know if they are right

Step1: Cut a stem of a branch at a 45* degree angle
Step2: Put in a water bucket with water
Step3: Wait until roots come out
Step4: Move the plant to the ground and now just wait for growing.

So if anyone knows about this please help me out with these questions

How long until the stem grows roots?

In what do I dip the stem when I recently cut before putting it on water?

2007-07-29 18:24:18 · 4 answers · asked by TripleG 2 in Garden & Landscape

like when you make ur house bigger by making for expample an extra room the in the backyard. or just make the basements bigger

2007-07-29 18:12:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I planted canterbury bells about 17 days ago, and still, i haven't seen anything come up. I planted them so they will bloom next year, they will won't they? what are some other biennials i can plant now so they bloom next year? Thanks.

2007-07-29 18:02:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I need to grow a beautiful flower for a project I am doing. My limit is about 6 months, and I live in Bahrain, which is EXTREMELY hot/humid weather, especially in the summer which gets to about 40 degrees Celcius at its hottest. I can grow inside though.. but have any idea on which beautiful flower is the easiest and fastest to grow? I heard a rose can take up to a year :(

2007-07-29 17:53:14 · 3 answers · asked by QUEEN 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What would I use to treat or seal an aromatic wood like cedar so the scent would remain?

2007-07-29 17:48:54 · 4 answers · asked by Jensenfan 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

What would I use to seal or treat an aromatic wood like cedar so the scent would remain?

2007-07-29 17:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by Jensenfan 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I need to grow a beautiful flower for a project I am doing. My limit is about 6 months, and I live in Bahrain, which is EXTREMELY hot/humid weather, especially in the summer which gets to about 40 degrees Farenheit at its hottest. I can grow inside though.. but have any idea on which beautiful flower is the easiest and fastest to grow? I heard a rose can take up to a year :(

2007-07-29 17:37:00 · 2 answers · asked by QUEEN 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I maintain the front of both houses, but I'm not good at it...basically I remove all the weeds, trim the bushes, and remove any trash. The problem that we're having with the houses is that the "dirtpatches" are on an incline and over many years the dirt continues to fall onto the sidewalk whenever it rains...especially if it rains hard and then I have to go clean that up too. I was planning on laying sod to make both sides look a lot better, but I need a DIY project that is relativly simple so I can build a small wall or barrier or whatever it's called to keep the dirt where it belongs. What is there is not working well at all. I don't mind working hard...I would just like it to look relatively nice and inexpensive would be just as good. When you see the pic of my house(it's the one with the ridiculously big bush...check out the house on the right...I don't want it to come out looking as horrible as their makeshift patio. Thanks so much.

2007-07-29 17:35:25 · 7 answers · asked by Mel 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)