Home & Garden - 2 August 2007

O and I need an asscent color too.... but i dont know what would look good.... do u think turquiose would look okay... if not what are ur suggestions?

2007-08-02 03:56:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I would like to plant a climbing fig on my concrete fence, mainly to cover the ugly fence up!

After digging the hole to plant it in the hole promptly filled up about 1/2 way with water. After letting the water sit all day I came back to look at it and the hole was still filled with water- meaning it never drained.

If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?

2007-08-02 03:53:54 · 3 answers · asked by D G 2 in Garden & Landscape

I just got a new ge fridge, the side-by-side model with a water and ice despenser. The despenser is supposed to control the temperature inside as well as despense water and ice and all that, but i tried pressing buttons, and nothing lights up or makes any noise or anything! I made sure it was plugged in, I checked the manual over and over, and I even called the company! We still can't find what's wrong with it. The inside of the fridge and everything else is working fine, but we just can't get the outside despenser to work and light up. Can anyone please tell me whats going on? Thank you so much!

2007-08-02 03:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need a place to buy these sticks I am draping a piece of linen on the top for the overhang.

Where could I buy these online or get these without going to the bamboo tree?

Would home depot have these???

2007-08-02 03:50:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

For the second time in 6 months, our laminate countertops have warped-are they cheap, or do we do something wrong? The company where we bought them have come out and replaced them before, and now it has happened again!

2007-08-02 03:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just recently installed a carpet. but when i was cutting i accidently cut it a little off. maybe about an inch or so. anyone have a suggestions as to how i could fix it or make it look better

2007-08-02 03:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by so_krispy411 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-02 03:42:41 · 10 answers · asked by nat 3 in Garden & Landscape

Is there a short in the wiring? Or is it normal? if theres some issue can it be fixed by homeowner or should a contractor be hired? Thanks ahead of time!!

2007-08-02 03:34:35 · 6 answers · asked by HDTV READY 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a house with a set of stairs that someone dug to get into the basement. The wall of the basement was broken through and a door was added. I want to replace the door with cinder blocks and fill the stairwell in. I had the same problem in my attached garage. I hired a company to fill in the stairs and build a wall to fix it but at $3000 I can't afford to do that again. Even if I could the job they did wasn't that great as I had to support the framing myself after they said they were done.

The foundation is still under the door and solid. My thought is to drill some holes, add some rebar and build a wall. Am I crazy?

Thanks

2007-08-02 03:34:09 · 9 answers · asked by JP G 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Yhe smell just started,,We are in almost drought conditions here

2007-08-02 03:30:57 · 10 answers · asked by charlieforbes518 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to refresh my fuel since I believe it to be the cause of my loss of power. I have already replaced the air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, oil, blades and belts. Still, when I start it up and then turn the mower on, I lose power. Any ideas?

2007-08-02 03:29:53 · 7 answers · asked by Edmund M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-02 03:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by jvscomputer 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am presuming plantlife links the three, but are they related disciplines? Where does one draw the boundary (please in simple terms) between them?

Thanks

2007-08-02 03:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Garden & Landscape

Upon discovering the bug I cut off any infected branches and was left with a 1" thick stem no leaves and only 4" high. I considered disposing of the root stock and whatever had remained but never got round to it. After about 2 months new shoots appeared on the stem and I let them grow and they are now about 10" high. The problem is, the leaves don't look like Laurus Nobilis and certainly don't have the Bay leaf smell.
I would appreciate some advice as to why I seem to be getting a different plant.

2007-08-02 03:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by Mark S 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have painted the walls a moss green color, the cabinets are a blonde maple, the floors are a beige/brown tile. It is hard to picture it without a photo, but I want a bright accent color or two.
But have no idea what to choose.

2007-08-02 03:08:56 · 15 answers · asked by Eastwind 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My friend and I are starting a landscaping business next summer and we were wondering what type of equipment we would need, nothing like lawnmowers and weed wackers but other stuff, and any tips would help, thanks.

2007-08-02 03:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Luke T 2 in Garden & Landscape

Can I use something around the home to refill my "Zippo" that won't be a health hazard, and won't ruin the lighter itself?

2007-08-02 02:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by The Sage 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

PLEASE Help?
How can I keep them from dying? I just planted them in a partly sunny area in the front of my house. We've been watering them once a day but they say they do not need that much maintenence.

How do I take care of them so they will thrive???

2007-08-02 02:38:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

house has worn and chalky aluminum siding - over 30 years old

2007-08-02 02:36:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-02 02:34:52 · 8 answers · asked by Zene P 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

The bottom leaves are dead, but the rest is absolutely fine.
I need to repot it but how do I get to the rootstock and how can I prevent it from leaning so far? At the moment I have to lean it against the wall or it will fall over. It also has a baby growing at its side, and I would like to repot this one too. I have cactus compost and a larger plastic pot. Can any one advise me how I can save my aloe vera, please?

2007-08-02 02:16:06 · 2 answers · asked by teyrnasu 2 in Garden & Landscape

I've never been able to figure it out. Our plumbing is correct, the toilets are cold water (I'm 100% sure) But whenever someone flushes, the shower turns cold, not hot. How can this be? :( Can someone explain this to me? I keep reading that if this is the case, the toilet HAS to be connected to the hot water, but they simply aren't

2007-08-02 02:13:13 · 8 answers · asked by Wilochka 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-02 02:07:00 · 7 answers · asked by wisconsinwalnut 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

There isn't any leak found on your irrigation system, there is a drastic change in the water usage on your inside water meter, the irrigation system is turned off and your plumbling works fine.

2007-08-02 02:06:50 · 5 answers · asked by nicehappywoman46 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am putting in a exhaust fan in the bathroom, and would like to run the wires form the same circut as the light switch n the bathroom. So the lead wires form that light switch will be hooked in with the fan.

2007-08-02 02:05:23 · 5 answers · asked by scott f 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-02 01:37:14 · 5 answers · asked by Franz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-02 01:34:35 · 20 answers · asked by Adam H 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

pencil lines are quite dark and show up through new paint.

2007-08-02 01:20:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

It was doing GREAT! The best looking hanging plant on the street. When I got home last night, I noticed little brown poppyseed looking "things" all over. I wasn't sure what it was so I sprayed it with an insect spray made by Shultz. A few hours lady the plant had splotches all over it and is dying quickly. Any advice to save my plant? Thanks.

2007-08-02 01:16:36 · 7 answers · asked by Lynda Z 1 in Garden & Landscape

i would like to paint my ceilling its an off white now but it was never finished. and i want to finish. i want to get the paint that allows me to be able to clean sometimes i get grease and sauce on my ceilings. and i like to dust. i know there is a paint taht when i use a washcloth to clean my wall and the paint rubs off if you scrub hard enough on the wall. i really want something shiney white and hardy towards me cleaning and spraying grease cleaner to clean up messes. like 409 or lysol my specialties.

2007-08-02 00:59:42 · 7 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3 in Decorating & Remodeling