Home & Garden - 8 August 2007

All of the drains where I live are clogged but my bathroom is the worst. Now the water takes hours to drain from the tub. I have tried liquid drano and the industrial strength powder.

Any suggestions as to how to unclog a stubborn drain?

Someone told me there is some solution that you can create using household items that works really well something about a bleach solution perhaps. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

2007-08-08 03:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by justjennp 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

... particularly for fruit trees like citrus? I have an 85 lb lab who is a sh*t factory. It would be great if I could use his 'talent' for good.

2007-08-08 03:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by VarmintHunter07 2 in Garden & Landscape

the cover are paper and fabric and i need a lock thats very rare so no oe els has and i need one that not can pick

2007-08-08 02:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a 1950's cape cod style home. The attic (crawl space) just has small vents on the house under either side of the peak. They're small louvered vents that blend in with the siding (don't know what they're actually called).

The upstairs holds a tremendous amount of heat so we're hoping more ventilation could help. Initially we were going to put in a ridge vent -- but the roof has a center beam so it's not a viable option, the eaves do not overhang so that also is not an option.

What are your suggestions?

2007-08-08 02:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by thatgirl 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a sewage problem. I called the city, they sent someone out to my house, he pretty much just got out of his truck didn't even look at anything, just told me that it was "my" problem not the cities. My sinks and toilet are draining fine, but when flushed we can hear a bubbling type noise in the pipes and it's draining out of the pipe that comes out of the back of the house. My problem is I have no money, I am on maternity leave, scheduled to be enduced monday 8-13-07. I am worried about my kids getting sick because of this. Is there anybody or any company you know of that could help me out?I don't want a hand out, I will be able to pay when i return to work, i just need something done quick, please help!!!!

2007-08-08 02:49:20 · 8 answers · asked by april_y75 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-08 02:48:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

for example; lemons, limes, pineapple and oranges in particular

2007-08-08 02:48:59 · 5 answers · asked by schleyster 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-08 02:48:45 · 3 answers · asked by s s 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have a front clip to ro a classic truck and would like to be able to hang it on the wall in my basement and wire the headlights to come on with a standard wall switch. I have no idea where to start. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-08-08 02:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I put bleach on some white shoes to clean them, now I have yellow spots where I put the bleach. Is there any way to get them off?

2007-08-08 02:45:04 · 3 answers · asked by linke'sgirl 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-08 02:43:22 · 6 answers · asked by Richard H 1 in Garden & Landscape

Our airport is 3500' long. We want to divide it every 10' with yellow nylon rope. What can we use for free-standing posts or stanchions? 3500' / 10 = 350 spaces X 2 stanchions = 700

That's a lot. They gotta be inexpensive.

Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-08-08 02:41:27 · 2 answers · asked by Question Monster 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are thinking of changing the carpet but unsure if this will resolve the issue. Please advise.

2007-08-08 02:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by tayengkoy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We bought a showerhead that's great, but it doesn't adjust for height or space. It sprays too high for me, but great for my husband.
The previous (already installed) standard showerhead moved in several directions so we could adjust the showerhead spray.
I don't want a handheld, just a showerhead that moves/swivels/adjusts. I've been searching for one online but can't find a single one that describes one that can adjust. After all, people don't take a shower in one position only, do they?

2007-08-08 02:26:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

are there any type of plants or shrubs to help repel flies?

2007-08-08 02:20:22 · 2 answers · asked by Eshta 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have a building that is actually two adjoining buildings under one roof. This means that I have a large brick wall in the middle. I actually like having the brick there, but I would like to clean it. Is it possible to sandblast the interior walls? What issues do I need to take into consideration? If sandblasting isn't an option, are there any other suggestions for cleaning the walls? One wall is 270 sq ft, so a wire brush isn't really an option.

Note: everything is unfinished, so I have no framing to worry about and only subfloors.

2007-08-08 02:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by dlc3007 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My apartment is about 350 square feet, and right now there is no heating system. I am worried about (a) starting a fire if I leave a space heater on while I'm not home, and (b) freezing my pets and pipes if I turn a space heater off while I'm not home. My landlord is an idiot...please help!

2007-08-08 02:11:47 · 3 answers · asked by citygirl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I like the look of the slide-in range as opposed to a freestanding or drop in. However, I am concerned about the backspash. We are planning on a new countertop with a 4 inch backsplash, and then tile between the countertop and the cabinet.

Does a slide-in have any counterspace behind it (or can it?) to allow for a uniform backsplash along the whole back wall? If not, then I'll either do a drop in or think about a countertop without the 4 inch and just do tile.
Thanks.

2007-08-08 02:09:36 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My golden jubilee and some of my big boy tomatoes have rotton bottoms...just as they are ripening! Is this a disease?

2007-08-08 02:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Recently replaced older UPVC windows with new ones from Anglian Windows. When the sales man came up to visit we advised that we were looking to get new ones as we live on a main road and the current windows were letting in heaps of noise. He said that we'd really notice a difference. Now they are in, they are no better than the older ones!! I've complained till I'm blue in the face and I'm now in the position of having to get them replaced (again!) by another company. They're chasing for the balance of the payment and I just wondered if installing windows which do not cut out the vast majority of noise contravines the Sale of Goods Act?

2007-08-08 02:00:23 · 3 answers · asked by vars26 2 in Other - Home & Garden

looking to buy seeds for orchidees

2007-08-08 01:58:37 · 3 answers · asked by mahrez z 1 in Garden & Landscape

Our basement just flooded a few weeks ago and my french horn case got soaked. We tryed drying it but we had so much other stuff to do (like pull up carpet) that we didnt get to it in time. I know that you can get the mold off. But how? wats the best solution and how should i do it?

2007-08-08 01:40:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

They are blooming on the ends of the long stems

2007-08-08 01:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by hughsalmon 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have just replanted a shoot of pandan, it's just been a few days and now it's wilting, i've watered it regurlarly, it has healthy soil and it is placed in a sunny spot... why is it wilting...

P.S. I live in the Philippines

2007-08-08 01:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by Renz 1 in Garden & Landscape

I want to expand my aluminium roofing company to include stone coated roofing products.

2007-08-08 01:16:40 · 3 answers · asked by BUZU 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-08 01:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by garamd 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

[other than brass+copper]

2007-08-08 00:40:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-08 00:35:09 · 8 answers · asked by Cool 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We built a new house and moved in a year ago. Throughout the house I have noticed these tiny insects, usually white in the kitchen & brownish on furniture. They move very fast and are tiny, i usually only notice them on the black worktop or black tiled floors in the kitchen, bathroom & utility room and on the wooden furniture throughout the house. They seem to develop wherever dust/food particles have been left for more than a day.I seem to need to clean every single day to prevent these insects running about. What are they, i am paranoid I am keeping my house clean enough.is there anything else i can do to get rid of these things and is it the warmer weather that makes them seem worse?

2007-08-08 00:29:02 · 1 answers · asked by atlantic2006 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Engine won`t stay on .
I have changed the plug / Clean carb / However I can not drain the gas to put new gas in .I read it is good to have fresh Gas.
Can someone help me to find the drain or should i take the plug out and upside down the gas tank that way .
PLZ help
THX
It starts but does not stay on .

2007-08-08 00:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by rafsky 1 in Maintenance & Repairs