Home & Garden - 31 July 2007

how much are gardeners to hire?
my garden 70ft long full of weeds etc how expensive will it be any ideas

2007-07-31 04:56:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have the vacuum piece, the pole, and the hose... but i need to know what to hook them up to. I have a pool that has a filter on the bottom of the pool as well as the top skimmer. thanks

2007-07-31 04:41:15 · 2 answers · asked by Cory L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If so, what is it like for you? How did you adjust? I have lived in cities all my life but I am dreaming of a small-town life. I like the idea of the peace and quiet, owning a house I can afford, having a garden. But, I don't know how I would adjust. I am 32 years old and just feel ready to settled down. I am so used to traffic and being on the run. What was your experience?

2007-07-31 04:24:29 · 8 answers · asked by Alexis A 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-31 04:16:31 · 2 answers · asked by lfoster4204 1 in Garden & Landscape

there was a huge one on my wall this morning!

2007-07-31 04:14:08 · 1 answers · asked by bannabeauty 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-31 04:12:32 · 3 answers · asked by jaybird 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-31 04:00:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-31 03:52:54 · 8 answers · asked by my 2 cents 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-31 03:51:15 · 14 answers · asked by Javonna D 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

She custom made curtains for me and charged me VERY little. I will be giving her more business as well. She took an existing curtain and changed the valances for me on two windows and charged me $150 (including spending time to come over and discuss and measure, making the valances and spending time to come over and hang them). In addition, she took a shower curtain and made it into a bathroom curtain for me and charged $20.

2007-07-31 03:49:46 · 6 answers · asked by Lynda Z 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i saw this question one time and i was thinking that y isnt there a button to flush or a rope (lol). maybe even when you clap it flushes. but it HAD to be on the left SiDe !!!!

2007-07-31 03:49:22 · 8 answers · asked by Vale♥ 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

dont mind a few but ive got hundreds of the things in my garden

2007-07-31 03:47:18 · 5 answers · asked by joe k 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have two area rugs that need cleaned. They aren't stained, just a bit dingy looking from my lab laying on them. One is a jute type rug, 8x10, and the other is a mixed type blend 7x9, it does have some wool in it. I was just wondering if I could use my hand held steamer, I have a Shark Steamer, to clean these? Will it hurt them?
If I do this, what should I use with it, just water or some kind of carpet cleaner, etc?

2007-07-31 03:43:31 · 4 answers · asked by Melanie 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Do they work and can they be used with dryer sheets so the clothes also smell good?

2007-07-31 03:39:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a huge balcony which has concrete walls on either end, and on the front balcony wall. My balcony is as wide as my living room and I see the balcony very clearly from the LR, DR & kitchen areas. The concrete walls need to be painted. Hasn't been done for six years. Paint has cracked & chipped in areas.Balcony ledges need some repairs too.What is the best & easiest method for a DIY to clean the concrete walls before I paint? Can anyone advise me the best cleaning solution to buy? Should I use a wire brush for washing the concrete? The walls are soiled from rain and soil and just being exposed to the elements, especially during the winter months. HELP! I need help please. Thanks!

2007-07-31 03:29:24 · 5 answers · asked by NormaJones 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-31 03:29:06 · 6 answers · asked by nelsongougeon@sbcglobal.net 3 in Garden & Landscape

A while back, I had some hockey jerseys customized at a local hockey shop. They did great work on the customization and it looks great all except for the fact that they also added a large screen print of the shop logo on the bottom hem of the jerseys. I was soooo pissed, but for some reason I didn't do anything about it at the time. I figured as time passed, it wouldn't bother me, but now it bugs me more than ever. I'd like to remove the screen printing, but I don't want to risk ruining the jersey. Is there anything that I can do to remedy this situation? Thanks in advance for any help!! :o)

2007-07-31 03:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Brian 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

or the whole unit? Also the oven isn't working. Controls and burners are working. Will replacing the heating elements fix the problem? Thanks for the advise.

2007-07-31 03:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-31 02:58:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Currently, my house has a forced air heating system being run off a furnace that's in a 4-foot crawl space. The cooling is through in-wall AC units. I'm a little nervous about carbon monoxide spreading, both under the house through the open area crawl, or through the forced-air ducts. I'm looking into getting a heat pump. If I also get an electric tankless water heater for my hot water needs, will I still have a need for the furnace or can I remove or disable it? Also, I read the existing duct work can be used for the heat, but is it really efficient to have the cool air coming out of the floor also?

Thanks.

2007-07-31 02:53:51 · 3 answers · asked by justAguy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm having a solar thermal system installed in my home. It is an old home and the contractor has to run the piping up the side of the wall in my kitchen (w/ insulation 2" total diameter). In their contract the covering of this pipe is clearly outside the scope. How would you suggest I hide this pipe?

2007-07-31 02:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by Kenneth W 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The existing ceramic tiles on the floor run up to the cabinets and appliances. Should I lay the floor first and then the cabinets or the cabinets first?

2007-07-31 02:37:47 · 11 answers · asked by catherine v 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-31 02:37:09 · 6 answers · asked by william m 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-07-31 02:36:57 · 11 answers · asked by melissa924 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Does it have to dry completely before I apply the polyurthane?

2007-07-31 02:36:42 · 5 answers · asked by lucyblue_1999 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

The wall that's being put in is "over" the staircase on one side. Putting up the sheetrock in the room won't be a problem, but what is the best way to hang the sheetrock on the stair side without having to try to manipulate a ladder over the stairs?

2007-07-31 02:24:34 · 2 answers · asked by gigelsmonster 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's 30 years old and the door insulation is cracked and broken off and it barely cools any more. As long as it's running I won't get a new one. I need to find a way to ruin it for good without it being obvious so I can get a new one.

2007-07-31 02:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by Pamela T 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-07-31 02:08:34 · 12 answers · asked by lisa p 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

This is a simple question, i have moved out of home for the first time and would like to keep the house "up to scratch" if there are any hints and tips on how to fix things around the house, what they may be and keeping an eye on all things that will need replacing as they wear and tear.

2007-07-31 02:07:02 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We only have one working shower (as the other bathroom is being remodeled). My husband slipped in the "working" shower/tub last night & grabbed the soap dish (which was attached to the tile wall). It came off & he found that it had never really fit, as it was bigger than the opening in the tile. They had just attached the thing over drywall (yes, no backerboard in this shower/tub) & then they had heavily motared & caulked around it.

The drywall behind the soap dish is slightly damp (there was a bit of mold on the paper, which we cleaned/killed with a bleach solution, but most of the drywall paper came off. The drywall is not at all spongy or mushy.

I need a quick fix here, as we can't remodel this bathroom for 6-12 months. We must have a shower in the meantime (and the other one won't be done for another 2-3 months). I would like to put some replacement tile in this spot for now. Can I just tape/skim coat over the drywall, then tile? More stress, guests are coming tomorrow.

2007-07-31 01:59:08 · 3 answers · asked by Janade 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)