Home & Garden - 12 August 2007

How can we attract people to a garage sale? What should our signs say for it and how can we make it jump out at people? Also what are going ranges of money for selling books, movies, toys, clothes, etc? All help is apprectiated thanks!

2007-08-12 15:50:56 · 11 answers · asked by bubblykidd<3 2 in Other - Home & Garden

I have two chairs that don't have arms, and then I was also thinking of redoing my couch and loveseat. But I don't want to pay to much for anything. And the chairs are a must.

2007-08-12 15:48:56 · 2 answers · asked by bamababe 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Some of my neighbors lawns have nice grass. Ours could use some improvement. What are some cost effective ways to change the "dried up" grass I have now to looking nice & green?

How often should I water my grass (in SoCal heat) and what products should I use on it? Thanks!!

2007-08-12 15:45:55 · 5 answers · asked by Daniel K 2 in Garden & Landscape

My boyfriend and I moved in together three years ago. When he moved out of his house, his mom gave him several boxes of what I would call junk. The contents include report cards, awards, school work...etc. from his childhood. Another box had ornaments from his childhood. There is also an ugly quilt that his dead great-grandmother made and gave to him.

I tried to donate that quilt once with his permission. It was in a new garbage bag, ready to go, but we, unfortunately had a visit from his sister and mom. They were nosey and dug through our garbage bag and found it, took it out, and basically said, "You better keep this because Great Grandma is dead."

WHY? We don't ever use it and we have very little storage room. I also want to toss/give away these ornaments that seem oh so sentimental to THEM, not US, yet they wouldn't take them! What do I do?

Also, no one will ever look at old school work/report cards (not for memories), right? Can I toss them without fear?

2007-08-12 15:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by Brunei 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-12 15:30:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Well I'm redoing my bedroom and I wanted to make it teenager and girly, but I have alot of dog collectibles.
I was thinking of painting it purple and have hot pinks and stuff mixed in. Wut do you think of doing it in a poodle theme, like have the walls purple and have poodles painted on the wall in hot pink. I could do the fluff on the poodle with sponge pianting and decorate in purples and pinks. I don't know, What do you think, any other ideas?

2007-08-12 15:25:32 · 2 answers · asked by K-9Kara 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I had some fruits in my kitchen. Now I have these pesky little bugs flying around. their so hard to catch. I've heard of leaving a bowl of water out so they go in there. Is that a good way of catching? HELP!

2007-08-12 15:24:24 · 7 answers · asked by ang268 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Preferably something I can do without the cost of renting a cleaner ;-)

2007-08-12 15:17:32 · 9 answers · asked by tyrs_mom 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-12 15:15:19 · 4 answers · asked by teacher 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Briggs and Stratton 3.5hp pushmower with a Champion spark plug.

2007-08-12 15:13:15 · 8 answers · asked by eaglefox200 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-12 15:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by Dannii n OC 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-12 15:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by amandakallam 1 in Garden & Landscape

what color should i paint my room? nd tell why

2007-08-12 14:58:25 · 11 answers · asked by ~~brown-eyed-beauty~~ 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was repairing some insulation in my basement and took down the insulation that had the dryer vent behind it. When I looked at it there were black/brown marks where the insulation backing was touching the dryer vent. This seemed like a fire hazard. What alternatives are there so I can still have my basement insulated but not cause a fire hazard with the dryer vent? FYI - the vent runs about 10ft between two floor joyces.

2007-08-12 14:46:28 · 10 answers · asked by hansonbax 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my brother ate one and did not wake up for 2 days

2007-08-12 14:42:08 · 10 answers · asked by Denise J 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-12 14:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by litnik26 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have two sprigs of lucky bamboo that I really like and want to keep alive for as long as I can. They are growing fine in water but could I plant them/ fertalie them for lasting results? Or will that cause them to rot?

2007-08-12 14:05:48 · 5 answers · asked by STL 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Delta kitchen faucet model RP3614 about 8 years old? , I press sprayer, and water still comes out of the spout!
actually, some water comes out of the sprayer unit, but maybe half of what it should be, the rest some water comes out of the spout.
I have already changed today all the parts inside the faucet - including the cartridge ball, the o-rings, springs..everything in there.
not sure what else to try.
the hose looks like it just connects - screws in - underneath the faucet.
I am thinking if the hose is plugged, it may cause the water to also come out the spout, and cut the pressure out of the hose?
IS this possible, what else can it be?

thanks for your help.
Karim

2007-08-12 14:03:12 · 4 answers · asked by KC 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm not sure exactly what it's called so bare with me. Ok so your air filter in your house, like mine holds a 20x20x1 filter - I'm trying to come up with a clever way to clean the metal slotted vent thing you have to open to get to the filter. it opens from the top and swings out/down, it's attached with hinges across the bottom. Apart from unscrewing the hinges, which I think will be difficult, what's a good way to clean all those little slots? I tried a swiffer duster, and a vacuum hose, but it seems that nothing short of a toothbrush and a loooot of free time,i just can't get all the dust out of those slots. Ideas??

2007-08-12 14:01:36 · 5 answers · asked by Here_for_what 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

why would a brown recluse or any spiders be living under my bed. I havn't been home and my little cousion has been using my room. Totally destroyed my room, I cant even see ground under my bed. She put clothes under there and etc. But my little chihuahua, and cat go under there all the time, does this mean they wont go near noise?

I just am afraid now to sleep. I am afraid of spiders.

2007-08-12 13:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by inthisskin22x 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

The colours are like Orange, Yellow, Red, Pink, Purple. You know... Anyways I want to make stuff or buy like a few things to make it pretty sweet. I'm a teenage girl so... haha. Please try to help and give ideas, SITE LINKS, photos. Anything. Your time to help me and your ideas are very appreciated.

2007-08-12 13:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-12 13:46:09 · 4 answers · asked by rnandaya227 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-12 13:43:38 · 5 answers · asked by 87 aero 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My good grass has been taken over by weeds, now I have no lawn left except weeds. I can't seem to control them. Would it be the very sandy soil I have?

2007-08-12 13:41:07 · 6 answers · asked by Peace 3 in Garden & Landscape

Would this cause any harm? I have nothing in my freezer at the moment.

2007-08-12 13:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

one of my windows (with the air conditioner) is foggy, does all AC's do this to windows (is it even because of the AC in the first place)? Is there any way to prevent the fog?

2007-08-12 13:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The previous owner of our house on North Brunswick, NJ gave us the pleasure of cleaning up a lot of stored trash behind the garage. It is like metal scraps, bricks, old mattress, etc. I am trying to rent one of those big dumpsters/containers but cannot seem to locate one. Anybody have any ideas. Again, I live in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Thanks everyone.

2007-08-12 13:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by jonathanzila 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-12 13:30:32 · 8 answers · asked by garymac221 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to get a new vacuum cleaner that WILL pickup pet hair. The one I have just isn't cutting it anymore. Can anyone recommend a vacuum that is reasonably priced and works? Please tell me from your personal experience - if you don't really know please don't answer. Thanks!

2007-08-12 13:29:14 · 6 answers · asked by Michaela 4120 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have two cable bicycle locks, neither of which I can use. I have in which the key is stuck in the lock and will not turn (nor can I pull it out) and I have another that while I can insert and remove the key, will not turn the lock. I have tried WD-40, baking soda and vinegar, and putting them in the freezer. One of the locks looks like it has some evidence of oxidized copper (greenish tint to the metal lock) if that helps. Thanks!

2007-08-12 13:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs