Home & Garden - 10 August 2007

2007-08-10 23:44:39 · 14 answers · asked by CAROLINE C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

marks return after frequent repainting with ceiling emulsion

2007-08-10 22:30:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

my room is SO messy & im lazy to clean it up.if i dont clean my room by the end the week im going to be grounded 4 two weeks!!please help.i dont need a maid i need advice!!!

2007-08-10 22:24:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a really nice chest of drawers, it is nice, but i have had it for 13 yrs, now its looking old, and it doesnt suit my room. i wanna change it so it fits in. all my furniture i painted white and had that rubbed back look. now i wanna do the same, this chest is a dark wood colour, and is laqured. do i need to put any stripper on it or sand it back before i paint it? whats the best way to go about doing it.

2007-08-10 22:06:50 · 2 answers · asked by nnatindahat 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

we already use jet dry and theres enough in it, plus good soap, so what could be happening? we're using the same setting as always. is there something inside that needs to be cleaned out or something? any suggestions are appreciated!

2007-08-10 22:02:59 · 6 answers · asked by crazydaisyodu 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have a lot of huntsman spiders around my house, and im terrified of them, so scared. i dont wanna fight them, but i was wondering if there was any good ways of lowering my fear of them? what do u think would be the best method?

2007-08-10 21:44:11 · 2 answers · asked by nnatindahat 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't like spiders but don't want to be cruel them. We have loads of webs around the ouside of the house and I'm forever brushing them off but they come back the next day.

Only interested in deterrents not lectures. Thank you.

2007-08-10 21:32:51 · 11 answers · asked by Evemeander 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I think it should be re done husband says its fine also I say we need new cabinets and he says they are fine also I mean the handles are not on most of them they have been through 5 kids and now a 1yo What do you all think

2007-08-10 21:18:38 · 5 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i am thinking of buying a fence sprayer,any sugestions

2007-08-10 20:27:20 · 8 answers · asked by filby 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-10 20:21:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

why does having sandier soil make the soil pH rise faster when adding phostphates?

2007-08-10 20:19:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I was told that it is impossible to grow flowers underneath pecan trees. Is this true? Also, what would be ideal to plant there. Thanks to all.

2007-08-10 20:18:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a 25' tree that is getting to big. I want to cut 10'-15' out of the top I don't want to kill it, but at the same time I need to reduce the size.
Thanks James

2007-08-10 19:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm trying to figure out how to rearrange my room. I posted earlier and I'm giving pics this time. How can I make it look less cluttered? I keep the futon up unless I have friends over. My closet is very small and I have a curtain up, ass you'll see. Please ignore the mess too I'm doing laundry hahahaha.

Pics:

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2007-08-10 19:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by Kim L 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

please answer..need to finish my project in science..=(

2007-08-10 19:43:13 · 7 answers · asked by cutieii_denise 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

clothing.
i wash my clothes ALL the time But somtimes the smell is still there after my use my washing detergent etc...

any tricks?

2007-08-10 19:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Emma S 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I had my swimming pool removed--how long should I wait before landscaping over where the pool used to be?

2007-08-10 19:12:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

What is she talkin about?






*I posted this in Gardening by accident lol

2007-08-10 19:01:32 · 6 answers · asked by Victoria. 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

a friend just puked all over not even a day old carpet!! its very light tan- almost white- and the stain doesnt seem to come all the way out!! help! carpet is brand new!!! this stain needs to come out asap.. any suggestions!!! (besides oxyclean!)

2007-08-10 18:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by liz 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-10 18:45:10 · 7 answers · asked by what the 1 in Garden & Landscape

it doesnt fit its too big is there some sort of attachment i can use to make it fit

2007-08-10 18:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by Lithium89 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How many natives do you plant compared to exotics?????

2007-08-10 18:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by what the 1 in Garden & Landscape

My water pressure in my backyard is moderate. The water pressure in my front yard is ridiculously low. My sprinkler in the back sprays 8' high. In the front with same hose and sprinkler only goes 3' tops. Is there anything I can do?

2007-08-10 18:22:18 · 4 answers · asked by Gregory G 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It seems like my spa needs one or two fuses. How do I know which ones? where would I look up to see the voltage settings for the fuse? I have no idea what fuse to buy. On the outside of the fuse cover it only says "60 NO FUSE" that's all it says so I need help with this! Any recomendations?

2007-08-10 17:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by IG7 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a new house, and during the long moving process the summer drought killed my lawn. After several heavy rains, it apparent that the front yard is dead.

What would you do with such a yard (and HOW)? Zone 6, >deep slant<, 100% sun in some areas, part shade in about 10%. Dead grass in half of the yard in large patches near the street.

What are my options? Re-sod (who do I contact)? Ground-covering (how do I get that started, how long until entire yard is covered)? Throw down some grass seed & hope it grows? What to do?

2007-08-10 17:51:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

yeah, i was cleaning out my garage and found a machete I bought several years ago, it has become rather dull, and a litle rusty. What's the best way to sharpen without getting a sander thingy or any expensive tool. And what's the best way to clean it? If you could contribute, I'd love it!!!

Thanks

2007-08-10 17:39:09 · 4 answers · asked by bob jones 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I recently bought and planted salvia coccinea in pots with potting soil. I heard they are drought tolerant and can grow to 28 inches.

However, I find I need to water them everyday in the pot to keep the leaves from wilting and the stem sagging.

If I stop watering them it seems they will die in days. What's the deal?

I live in a very hot climate in Southern California (near Palm Springs) where the average summer temperature is 110 degrees. Is it the HEAT that is making the salvia look bad? I heard they need full sun.

I was hoping that I could water them once or twice a week.

I am a greenthumb novice and any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-08-10 17:37:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I'm using flexible pvc tubing for my pond. The tubing is smooth on the inside and I was told to use a barbed fitting with a hose clamp on the outside. I have 1 1/2 tube and 1 1/2 fitting. But the tubing wont slide on, I've tried as hard as I can to foce it but to with no success.

My question is will PVC Primer soften the tube to the point where it will stretch over the fitting?

2007-08-10 17:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by max_cw 1 in Garden & Landscape

i recently moved into a new apartment and the managers will alow me to install my own deadbolt and replace the old modle they have in the door, this is my first apartment on my own so id rather be as secure as possible.

2007-08-10 17:07:22 · 4 answers · asked by annoyed 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This is an older style door, with a spring on each side of the door. Thanks

2007-08-10 17:04:56 · 4 answers · asked by SanRae 2 in Maintenance & Repairs