Home & Garden - 1 August 2007

2007-08-01 12:23:11 · 5 answers · asked by Jenni H 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-01 12:17:58 · 7 answers · asked by SenateSigma 3 in Garden & Landscape

Do you have any tips on making washing dirty, nasty dishes faster and easier???!!!!

2007-08-01 12:12:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-01 11:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-01 11:51:13 · 4 answers · asked by evafonda 1 in Garden & Landscape

What can I do? It's still running even though it's completely shut off at the floor! What to do?!?! Help!!!!

2007-08-01 11:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by Pamela 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

We want to extend it w/ pavers to make a larger area. Is it better to pour more concrete and put the pavers above it or... something else. We live in Utah where the ground freezes and we would like low maintenance. What is the best option for us. Thanks for your time

2007-08-01 11:37:52 · 3 answers · asked by Tony L 2 in Garden & Landscape

Every single CFL that I own that is 15watts or under is not instant-on. The package claims that it is instant-on, but it is not. Why is this?

I own two 20watt bulbs, and one of them is instant-on. I'm really puzzled because I thought that if one of the 20watts was instant-on, then the both should be. Most of my bulbs are the same brand (GE), but three bulbs are from Sylvania.

Please explain!!! Thanks.

2007-08-01 11:36:54 · 2 answers · asked by michiganfan 3 in Other - Home & Garden

No matter what I try, every time I fold a fitted sheet, it looks very sloppy. There seems to be no way to make it look neat. How do I go about folding it correctly?

2007-08-01 11:33:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I checked the circuit breaker and there are 2 switches stuck together and two spaces labeled washer/dryer so I assume its a 220 outlet. When I asked the resident manager he assumed it was a 110 because most of the townhouses have a stacked unit which has a 110. The previous owners had a new circuit breaker put in so I am assuming it is a 220. So does that mean there is more than one 220 outlet back there? I am asking because I want to switch from a stacked small apartment washer dryer to a separate front loading washer and dryer which requires a 220 outlet for the dryer and one (not sure if it is a 110 or 220) for the washer. The current one is stacked and is in a small closet so I can't just pull it out.

2007-08-01 11:18:05 · 3 answers · asked by r b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ive screwed the stopper all the way in and all the way out and in between but cant find a balance to keep the drain open without putting a washrag to hold the drain flipper down whats up?

2007-08-01 11:16:46 · 4 answers · asked by mark b 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The link for them is here, http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&mainPage=prod2working&ItemId=1894&PrevMainPage=textsearchresults&scChannel=Text%20Search&SearchText=balloon%20flower%20mix&OfferCode=TH1 . Does it bloom the same year it is sown? it sounds like it does but i just want to make sure. i will be sowing it indoors 6-8 weeks before frost then planting it out. and i live in ontario canada zone 5. thanks.

2007-08-01 11:09:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have 2 of these trees growing on either side of the porch of an old house in central Texas. Evergreen, tall, leaves are about 4" long but very narrow, like 1/4" to 1/2", thick and dark green. Fruit looks like a juniper berry but single and much larger. Not a cedar like we have growing in the hill country, leaves are much larger, branches grow upwards instead of downwards, tree silloutte doesn't have the cedar shape. Top half of one is dead, some branches on the other are dead....would like to know how to care for and trim but I haven't seen these before. Thanks!

2007-08-01 11:08:48 · 4 answers · asked by Fagan H 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am trying to develop a no-till garden. Right now the spot I want to use is planted in sweet corn. What would be good crops to grow over the winter to help prepare the soil and also provide organic material and mulch for next year? I live in southern illinois. I am considering using a mix of legumes for nitrogen fixation, something else for organic material/mulch, and possibly another crop with deep roots for soil penetration. I would like to be able to start planting no till by the last week of april. If anyone has any experience in no-till gardening I would like to hear your input. Thanks

2007-08-01 11:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by fabiotobasco 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-01 11:02:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

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2007-08-01 11:01:07 · 6 answers · asked by Coco 2 in Garden & Landscape

I just finished installing a Larson storm door. Everything went smoothly, however the door will not close tightly, unless I stand on the outside and lift it up into the frame. I'm assuming this is due to having not so sturdy of a door jam and the fact that this is a heavy storm door. Is there a way to shim the hinge side up a bit? I'm thinking of removing the door threshold to make more room, and the weather striping on the bottom to see if that work. Last resort would I be able to remove all the hinge side screws and pry the door up 1/4 inch before redrilling and fastening screws?

thanks

2007-08-01 10:51:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i call them maple bugs but we have so many they r becoming a pest. we have been using a spray bottle with soap and water in it and spray it directly on the maple bug. but that is very time consuming and once some die more pile in. i was wondering if there is any non-expensive way that i could just put something outside that the maple bugs will attract to and maybe eat at and kill them so the number will start to minimize. any suggestions are great.

2007-08-01 10:46:39 · 3 answers · asked by kacy l 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-01 10:30:49 · 1 answers · asked by moto54 1 in Garden & Landscape

The sheets I want are sold out in a Full. Can I get the Queen size or will it look dumb and not fit at all?

2007-08-01 10:25:32 · 5 answers · asked by kevin s 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I would like to start cleaning my home without the use of chemicals. Can somebody tell me everything I need to know, and give me some helpful hints?

2007-08-01 10:03:43 · 8 answers · asked by Ella 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm building a 10 x 16 shed. The ridge beam is to be 18 feet long and it will be 2" thick. Do I have to use an 18 foot long board, or can I use 2 boards??

And, if I can use 2 board, do I need to attach them to each other??

2007-08-01 09:58:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anthony T 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-01 09:44:35 · 6 answers · asked by Daniel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my water heater is only 3 years old, I turned down the temp a couple of clicks and still it pops the reset button . I will have no problem for a few days then again it will pop. and help would be greatly appreciated

2007-08-01 09:42:21 · 6 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i've just finished repairing my concrete floor with quikrete quick setting cement and vinyl concrete patcher. but there are some high spots and low spots on the repair that i made. how can i make it more leveled?

2007-08-01 09:26:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it's killing my beens. What should I do?

2007-08-01 09:24:42 · 2 answers · asked by p106_peppy 4 in Garden & Landscape

I live in western washington and my home has a flat roof.My husband put roll on roofing same as regular roofing shingles on our roof about 2 years ago and now we have leaks everywhere upstairs in our bathroom,and bedrooms and hallway.We cannot afford to put on a rubberized roof or have a professional put on a new roof.I need to know what I can use to cover my roof and fix all the leaks until i can afford to get a new roof.What stores can I buy what ever i need.I do not want to order anything I need to buy it at a store near me.can someone please help.

2007-08-01 09:23:46 · 5 answers · asked by classy48292 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If my house is the first house on the street why is it number 11 and not 1.

2007-08-01 09:20:11 · 6 answers · asked by Courtney o 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-01 09:16:09 · 10 answers · asked by ginatay00 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a cheap ohm meter or whatever it's called. Haven't used it in a long time. I have an outlet that does not work. I want to test the power supply to see if I have power. Do I just hold one piece of the tester to the hot and neutral wire? does it matter which one I hold where?

2007-08-01 09:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by TB28 2 in Maintenance & Repairs