Home & Garden - 6 August 2007

My newlywed wife and I are closing on a new single-family home in the next month and want to make a list of things that we should think to buy (ranging from garden hoses to snow shovels and more).

2007-08-06 04:39:03 · 5 answers · asked by bslewis82 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-06 04:36:52 · 8 answers · asked by Maine 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 04:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Maine 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 04:32:20 · 12 answers · asked by bap_359 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew where I can buy mini blinds on line in the United States, that is a size 26'W, 84'L?? They are really hard to find, and the places that I have look do not carry them, such as: Walmart and Kmart.
Thanks.

2007-08-06 04:31:06 · 2 answers · asked by Taylor 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I heard to drill and after?

2007-08-06 04:27:28 · 8 answers · asked by Fast Pace 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I recently stained a concrete floor for the first time with a friend. However, I didn't use any gloves during the process. At any rate, I have a little bit of stain on my hands, and feet. How do I get this off? Soap just aint cutting it.

2007-08-06 04:17:03 · 3 answers · asked by ohiojosh 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/investigative/13802790/detail.html

I had not heard of this before. The statement that really concerns me is:

"Patio glass is not regulated. There are no manufacturing or safety standards for tables. Even some people who sell them suggest consumers might want to consider wood."

2007-08-06 04:17:02 · 4 answers · asked by searching_please 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Found a very nice blond hardwood floor under my nasty carpet. Almost perfect condition except for 2 areas. One looks to be a pretty bad water stain the other a pet stain. I'm already planning on sanding the whole floor but the wood in those two ares feels really dry. I've her from a few people to just mop the floor with mineral spirits and put extra on the damaged ares. Will that be enough to "re-hydrate" the damaged areas? I probably won't be sanding the floor for another month.

2007-08-06 04:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am having a bathroom remodeled and the contractor that did the ceramic floor, put down wood baseboards and then durock before installing the ceramic tile. He then grouted everything, but he didn't grout or do anything around the edge of the bathroom where the floor meets the wall. When I asked about this to another of the contractors, he said that that area would be covered with the shoe molding and didn't need to be grouted. Is this true. Is this common practice or should the very edges of the rooom be grouted too or caulked or something. Is this just a matter of preference among contractors or did they miss a step?

2007-08-06 04:04:36 · 11 answers · asked by Wanderer 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have started to carpet shop, b/c I am finishing my basement. The salesman was really pushing Frieze carpeting, but I was thinking about getting plush. What are the pros and cons between the two types of carpeting?? I have a toddler and 2 dogs, if that makes a difference. I am looking for something soft, cushy, durable and affordable.

2007-08-06 04:04:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-06 04:02:52 · 3 answers · asked by UVHS 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-06 04:01:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I cut the bags off the trees (all I could see of them) and that is just a pain. What if I didn't get all of them? Will they start multiplying again?

2007-08-06 04:01:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

can anyone tell me about how much to wallpaper a room 17x11 the rolls are 20 width and the walls are 8 ft 5 inches wet back paper to activate plus he wants additonal glue added . no pattern to folow please give an answer that calculates and not a ;not enough info answer

2007-08-06 03:58:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

So far, out of the fifty or so tomatoes that are on the vines, only about four of them have turned red and been ready for harvest. The balance are in varied states of growth, but a lot are big. When will they turn red? Is it possible never? This is my first year of growing. Thank you for any suggestions.

2007-08-06 03:52:58 · 7 answers · asked by kokopelli4luck 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am soaking my 1 gallon shrubs I've purchases is there some type of additive I should give them to help the transplant, seems like I used B-6 with flowers ???? thanks

2007-08-06 03:52:16 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Garden & Landscape

I need help repairing a washer drain pipe that repeatedly overflows. My plumber has been out several times and extended the vent through the roof (vent pipe is 1 1/2") and charges me tons of money each time. What can I do? Can I fix it my self? The drain is behind the washer and I don't know if there is P trap at the bottom (have to tear out drywall). The vent goes through the brickwall horizontaly then 90's vertically to the roof on the outside of the house.

2007-08-06 03:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Nicole K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

How on earth did I violate any guide lines with this, it was already in in voting near the deadline. Question: flower clocks?

Question Details: I Googled "flower clock" and got a bunch of info and I'm going to build one of my own. Thanks for the idea. RScott

Deleted Answer: I Googled "flower clock" and got a bunch of info and I'm going to build one of my own. Thanks for the idea. RScott

2007-08-06 03:32:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I need the name so I can rent it. It's an electric thing that you insert in the toilet. Sorry guys but I need to know.....

2007-08-06 03:24:06 · 13 answers · asked by lambonasa 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How much, roughly, does this cost?! You know when holes are drilled into the outside of the wall and plugged up?! possibly a bit of plastering on the inside if there is damp up the walls. This is for a small 2 bedroom house, with a lounge and kitchen only downstairs. Sorry for the uncertainty.

2007-08-06 03:19:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Yesterday, I asked about why there was a leathery bottom on my tomatoes. Angel had the best answer, lack of calcium, although I said it was someone else. SORRY

2007-08-06 03:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by Ralph Z 1 in Garden & Landscape

i live in the middle of nowhere, so i have alot of space to grow a garden. i don't want a huge one, just one that i can grow tomatoes and grapes and other things like that. we have 11 acres, and most of it is our front yard. i want to keep the garden pretty close to the house so i can keep an eye on it, since we have deer and raccoons out here.

so, what can i do to:
protect the fruit/vegetables
get the seeds (apples, tomatoes, grapes, strawberries, and carrots)

and how do i set up a garden, or what book should i buy that would help me? thank you!

2007-08-06 03:04:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I was going to finish the basement and noticed the floor is really uneven. The house was built in the 40's and it has two drains in the floor at opposite corners with the floor sloped towards them, highest spot is the center of the basement. One isn't used the other is used for the washing machine drain.

Should I try and level the floor and plug the drain(s). I can add a new one. I want to put down carpet but want it to look nice. Will the uneven floor make it look bad to someone who didn't know it was uneven? Assuming they never saw it before it was finished. Also should I paint the existing concrete walls and floor with water sealer like KILZ?

Thanks

2007-08-06 02:53:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to build a shelf for my books, but I don't know how. There is one more problem. I don't want it to be made of wood because I can't afford the wood. Do you know something else? I need help. PLEASE! I need all kinds of suggestions. Thank You

2007-08-06 02:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by SJ 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am new to Florida. These Palmetto bugs are scaring me to death. What do I do to keep them out of my home particularly my kitchen cabinets? Also, I am interested in death to all of them so if you can please help me before I move back to where I came from, I would appreciate it.

2007-08-06 02:46:22 · 3 answers · asked by Boys just want to have fun. 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-06 02:43:38 · 8 answers · asked by scotkat 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-06 02:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by JL's mom 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I was gardening my flower beds and got poison ivy pretty bad on my right arm and both of my legs. Is there anyway of getting rid of it?

2007-08-06 02:35:31 · 5 answers · asked by Kris K 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We got a good price on a house whose yard was mostly weeds, such as crabgrass, dandelions, bindweed, foxtails, etc. When we mow it, it looks almost like a real lawn, but the weeds grow back fast.

We don't have the proper equipment to do a new lawn. We're thinking of mowing it very low, doing some dethatching, aerating, etc., and then planting lots of Kentucky Bluegrass seeds. Our theory is that the KBG will eventually grow well enough to choke out the weeds. We plan to keep mowing the weeds low while waiting for the KBG to sprout, and then keep mowing slightly higher than the sprouts, so the weeds will have a hard time outcompeting the KBG.

Part of the problem is a slope where heavy rains would wash the dirt if no weeds held it in place.

Does this plan have a chance in hell to succeed?

2007-08-06 02:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by x4294967296 6 in Garden & Landscape