Home & Garden - 14 August 2007

Where i live now has underground utilities. I was looking at a house that seems really nice except it has 2 big utility wires running from the pole by the curb, hanging across the lawn, and attaching onto the front of the house in a very visible spot. This looks ugly as hell and I wonder if I can have these wires from the pole to the house removed and run underground? How much would it cost?

2007-08-14 08:15:41 · 9 answers · asked by njyogibear 7 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-14 08:13:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am trapped in a dark room with no electricity and I lick the wall mold for my daily meal. Dont worry I still say grace before meals. I need to escape but I only have a few things in this room.

The items are:
3 quetips
A flash light with no battery
1 battery
windex
a couple of porno magz.
a picture of Britney Spears (before her head was shaved)

using these items can anyone suggest an escape method?

Last thing I remember before finding myself in this room is eating these weird looking mushrooms off of a tree near a swamp.

2007-08-14 08:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Naked*fatman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

pretty much everything. Not flylady.com I'm already with that, but something else.

thanks in advance!

I <3 my dachshund!

2007-08-14 08:07:43 · 5 answers · asked by Loveisintheair 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-14 08:05:38 · 5 answers · asked by James C 1 in Garden & Landscape

why use bleach what do you ues it for and how offten do you use bleach when you clean cleaning whats the alturnative to bleach

2007-08-14 08:04:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-14 07:59:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

is that ok to do.will the weather still hurt it in any way.like moisture getting into it .
Thanks

2007-08-14 07:54:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

A friend of mine told me, when I pick the dead headings from the Marigold, I can open them and take out their seeds. Are these the same seed's that come in the packages that you purchase in the store? Cause I been picking them all summer long. Wondering will they really work when I plant them next year in starters?

2007-08-14 07:50:45 · 7 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

Everytime I buy new clothes, they fade dramatically after the first wash or two. I've tried everything! Different detergents, wash on cold, tumble drying low, and nothing seems to work! What am I doing wrong and what can I do to fix this problem?

2007-08-14 07:47:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

i was wondering if a gas lawn mower is a better value or if a electric mower is just as good and easy to use? i am leaning towards the electric mower so can any one give me any info or a site where i can compare the 2 with pros and cons

2007-08-14 07:47:14 · 11 answers · asked by madmicjama 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

it is a magtag electric, and it heats up, dumbles but the cothes don't dry. Is there suppose to be air blowing? how can I fix it.

2007-08-14 07:45:20 · 5 answers · asked by tigerbabe1375 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How much will it pay off to do some of the work on our home when building. We are thinking of doing our own painting and trim work, etc (we're very capable, have flipped many homes). The flip side is that we are sick to death of doing these things and wonder if it is worth letting our contractor do them.

2007-08-14 07:43:28 · 5 answers · asked by Misty O 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Christmas Cactus that my Mother-in-Law gave me 5 or 6 years ago that I think needs to be repotted.

It looks like it is packed in some kind of moss (either that or the soil is very well decomposed), and there are huge gaps between the side of the pot and the rootball.

My question is, how do I repot it safely? What potting mixture do I use? what is the best kind of pot to use (currently in a plastic nursery pot)? when is the best time of year to repot?

If it matters, I live in Milwaukee, WI (though this is strictly an indoor plant).

Thanks for your advice.

2007-08-14 07:39:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

These would be unprotected from the elements in winter and in summer would be in full sun

2007-08-14 07:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by Liz J 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am standing in my back garden, looking towards my house. on the right there is fencing, but no other houses attached. Behind me there is fencing, but no other houses attached. On the left, there is fencing, but one house attached (our house is a semi detached). Who owns what?? I assumed as we have sole ownership of the right and back fences, our next door neighbours will automatically be responsible for the left fence, simply because, if they're not, we are responsible for all three sections of fencing, and may aswell live in a detached property! They are saying we are responsible, but are also telling the people who are attached to their back fence, and their left side fence, that they are responsible too!? So according to them, they have no fencing responsibilities at all!?!?

2007-08-14 07:36:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anon 4 in Other - Home & Garden

Instead of using winterizing chemicals (the kit), can one use a triple dose of shock and double algaecide for closing and then put the winter cover on?
I have always used the kit, but found that it is basically the same thing as far as shock and algaecide, but way more expensive to buy the kit.
What do you think? Would it work?

2007-08-14 07:31:38 · 1 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Other - Home & Garden

Would you pay for someone to take all those boxes and zip lock bags of photos you have laying around and turn them into beautiful organized photo albums or scrap books? And how MUCH would you pay? I'm thinking cost of materials and maybe something per hour for labor, or an estimate for each job? What do you think? Thanks!

2007-08-14 07:22:24 · 6 answers · asked by mrs.v 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Does anyone know of a spider repellant? I've seen plug in things to deter insects but nothing for our hairy friends. I don't really want to kill them. My new house is spider central and I can't stand them.

2007-08-14 07:19:49 · 17 answers · asked by Weedy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

is their any home remedy for this problem? i don't want to have an extermanator spray in my apartment... but they have been biting me during sleep!

2007-08-14 07:09:13 · 3 answers · asked by vasinvictor82 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm fixing up our children's bathroom (also the main bathroom in the house) so that we can sell our house. The vanity top DESPERATELY needs to be replaced. Currently, there is a 55" counter with double bowls in there. There is only about 8 inches of space between the bowls, and it is hard to find places to store towels in there because the space is so small. There is no hallway closet or anywhere to store towels for this bathroom other than under the sinks.Also, the bathroom is too small to put a storage tower. If I were to stay in the house, I'd replace it with a single bowl so I'd have more surface space in there. Since I plan on selling it though, I have to make the choice that would appeal most to buyers. Do you think most buyers would prefer a second sink or extra surface area?

2007-08-14 07:08:27 · 2 answers · asked by Alli 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Dad died 2 yrs ago and before he died, he told me not to let a heavy tractor, combine or other stuff into the driveway because its over a septic system. He says there is a concrete slab over the top of it.
I have no idea how big it is or where it is. How can I figure this all out and get it filled in? How much $$ do you think it cost?

2007-08-14 07:07:54 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-14 07:07:39 · 4 answers · asked by brokebutbeautiful 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

needs an automation knowledge

2007-08-14 07:04:42 · 2 answers · asked by CalsoniX 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-14 06:56:24 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

l am super clean I clean with vacum under my bed and and dust everyday wash my comforter amd sheets every week cuz i have allergies and my matterss is 3 years old it is clean also but no matter what im itchy when i get in bed it feels like me bed has little bug but it doent oh and my sheets are white could it be something that i cant see and if it is how do i make this go away.

2007-08-14 06:52:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

They are the big back pillows and I cannot fit them into the washing machine! Help, they smell!

2007-08-14 06:51:50 · 11 answers · asked by rothe_jabbuk 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have a large tree (the oldest, largest in the neighborhood) sitting smack-dead on the property line between our house and our neighbor's house. We have new neighbors who are complaining about an "obstructed view" of the street (and why someone would rather see a street and neighbor's houses than a tree I have no idea) and want to either cut the tree down or prune it to the point of deformation. We are refusing. Not only does the tree provide an excellent canopy over the entire front yard, it provides shade to the house which helps keep our energy bills low.

What, if any, are the liability concerns? What happens if the neighbor prunes and damages the tree without our permission?

We live in Ohio, by the way. We do not have a Home Owner's Association.

2007-08-14 06:48:17 · 9 answers · asked by Chris B 3 in Garden & Landscape

My back yard close to the woods. I need something effective and cheap.

2007-08-14 06:44:46 · 10 answers · asked by Ohman 1 in Garden & Landscape

how many ways do you use whats the best way to takle thm off do you use different ways of takeing difrent typs of rubber gloves

2007-08-14 06:44:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry