Home & Garden - 15 August 2007

I soaked and washed my sandals in vinegar and now I cannot seem to get rid of the vinegar smell either. I have washed them about 3 times with detergent and nothing seems to work.

2007-08-15 06:22:19 · 11 answers · asked by Kyle B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I only have 2 outlets in my room and need to add an additonal 2. I would like to try this on my own if possible. I have basic knowledge about electrical outlets.

2007-08-15 06:21:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Last night my Air conditioner stopped working. The unit is just over one year old. I live in a brand new condo, and the unit is two weeks out of waranty. I checked the breaker, and nothing was tripped. the digital unit is set to cool, and 72. the humidifier is set to 65%. The outside unit's fan is spinning, and I can feel the inside unit sucking in air where the filter goes (which I just changed after the ac stopped working.) So, there is air comming out of my vents, but it ioos comming out slow, and is not very cold. it's 84 degrees in my house, and is over 95 outside! help me before I melt!!!! PLEASE

2007-08-15 06:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by Nicholas V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does the term, "home-run" refer to, and what are some other common terms with a brief description plrease? thanx! jk.

2007-08-15 06:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I can't seem to get the staplers out so I can attach the spring again.

2007-08-15 06:11:03 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Sweet Ape 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

White flowers that open in the evening, with a purple streak in them. 3' tall and 3' wide, dark purple stems, large green leaves that look like holly leaves and evil throny seed pods. We thought it was a moonflower but can not seem to find the variety. Zone 5. Maybe, it is a weed but it is pretty. I have pics if you care to view them.

2007-08-15 06:02:06 · 4 answers · asked by Fur kids and all 2 in Garden & Landscape

I live in Northern Indiana and have a 6 foot brugmansia. Can it survive outside if I insulate the ground around the base of this huge plant. It is the size of a small tree. It's hard to dig it up and take inside every fall.

2007-08-15 06:01:21 · 2 answers · asked by Yvonne P 1 in Garden & Landscape

do you think they would give them away for free????????

2007-08-15 06:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by smartmama1 2 in Garden & Landscape

I know this is a stupid question, but how do I know if theres clay in my soil, or hoe do I know if it is clay?

2007-08-15 05:58:46 · 7 answers · asked by IcanHelpyou:) 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-15 05:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by frankiedavis@prodigy.net 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-15 05:34:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I recently moved into a new apartment and have found cockroaches in the kitchen. While researching how to get rid of them, I have come to the conclusion that boric acid is very effective. My question is I have pets, and am concerned for their safety and health. Am I endangerin my pets by trying to get rid of these disgusting insects. And if anyone knows what is the best way to use the boric acid, it would really help me out...

2007-08-15 05:32:21 · 2 answers · asked by lmscryslake 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-15 05:30:00 · 6 answers · asked by dullerd 2 in Other - Home & Garden

No question.....just wanted the gardeners to check out "Winter Sowing" at:

http://dgroups.bhg.com/dgroups/index.jsp?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3aGardenForum%3abhggardentalkDiscussion%3a97c262cd-5e21-4be7-b71e-27ed1dbfe3c2

2007-08-15 05:23:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I might buy this mirror to lean against the wall in my bedroom. How would I frame a mirror that will not be mounted on the wall?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/fur/395631456.html

2007-08-15 05:21:26 · 5 answers · asked by Jill 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I bought a plant from Home Depot a few weeks ago, and it was labeled as an aloe plant, but it obviously is not. It is about a foot tall, and curves about 80 degrees, but straightens upward everyday I water it. The leaves are green and sprout outward a few inches and hang like a palm tree. They grow all the way up the tree and are sort of waxy in texture... does anyone have any idea what kind of tree I might have? Free hive for whoever has the best answer:)

2007-08-15 05:18:11 · 4 answers · asked by mbwcoolboy 1 in Other - Home & Garden

like Seashell door handles or cabinet knobs
Or Coral desks
Anchor decors
Sailboat models
Fishy print bedding
Light blue or aqua green walling
what are your thoughts?

2007-08-15 05:17:30 · 7 answers · asked by I hate Hillary Clinton 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

We bought the foam pads and corners for babyproofing a fireplace hearth. It came with some adhesive, but the 8-month-old pulled that off in 2 days. I went and bought a roll of super-duty double-sided tape at a hardware store and that lasted a week. I used Loctite PowerGrab, but that didn't adhere because the brick is painted and Powergrab has to have at least 1 porous surface. I try to keep him away from it, but it still needs the pads in case his 2 yr old sister pushes him into it. I'm looking at using a product called Sumo Glue. http://www.sumoglue.com Anyone have experience with this product? Any other suggestions? I am about ready to just tear the hearth down and put tile on the floor. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-15 05:09:37 · 4 answers · asked by bkcwzy 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Okay, I've recently found ants crawling on my living room carpet. The are those little brown ants... some people call them sugar ants, sweet ants, house ants, pavement ants, etc. Whatever they are, how can I get rid of them without using toxins or poisons so it'll be safe for my family and our pet cat???? I've heard to use baby powder... but does it really work??? All suggestions are greatly appreciated...

2007-08-15 05:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by Love Me or Hate Me... 4 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-15 04:57:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I keep seeing in stores the type of drapes that just are on the rods that slide back and forth (like a shower curtain). I have an extremely large window treatment in my living/dining room and wondering if I should replace it with the rod system.

It seems to be a cheaper and easier do-it-yourself solution (I originally had my existing curtains custom-made years ago -- $$$$!), but I don't know if it is appropriate. I don't want to look cheap or take away from the rest of the room. The window is definitely one of the focal points of the house and want to match its "grandness" with the right treatment.

2007-08-15 04:55:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-15 04:42:51 · 5 answers · asked by le-lee 1 in Other - Home & Garden

how can you get human sperm out of a light colored carpet.
again this is a serious question.

2007-08-15 04:36:58 · 3 answers · asked by AYAYAY 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-15 04:31:44 · 10 answers · asked by alberecorrea 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in Central Oregon...very beautiful but we get these incredible dust "tornados". I have an aspen that is about 20 feet tall off of my front deck and it blew over and broke at the base. I noticed about 50 I guess you can call them "babies?" coming out of the ground now. I f I let them all push for the sky will I have a little forest there? They probably cover about 100sq ft. in all..anybody have experience with aspens? I don't want to mow them because I would like a bunch of aspens there. thanks

2007-08-15 04:31:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

So i've had my jade about a year, and it's done really well... but, when I moved I accidentally left it on my balcony for three days when it was about 95 out and sunny. Needless to say it's now losing almost all of it's leaves (after they turn purple). The plant itself still looks alive though, it's nice and green. Is there anything I can do to save it?

2007-08-15 04:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by blue_angel_1400 2 in Garden & Landscape

My oil was a touch low and I accidentally put two cycle engine oil in my lawnmower. I didn't put that much in, maybe an ounce and I caught the mistake before starting the mower. Will changing the oil remedy the problem, or does it not really make a difference?

2007-08-15 04:23:06 · 6 answers · asked by mjhjane1977 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an old ablertine rose growing through a hawthorn hedge. I would like to take a cutting from this to grow somewhere else that it wasnt so smothered. How on earth do I do this successfully ?

2007-08-15 04:22:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I've heard opposing suggestions here. Some say it's better to keep the AC running at a constant setting, and this will lead to lower energy bills. Others say to turn it up a few degrees when you leave, and lower the temperature when you're home (however, they argue that the AC works harder to bring the temperature back down). I run my AC at 72 degrees, and when I'm not home I put it on 75. Should I just leave it at 72?

2007-08-15 04:22:03 · 6 answers · asked by garionorb1976 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

We bought it at a flea market but the chiming is off ie; 12 0'clock chimes 5 times. It has a key to wind it but not sure how many turns I should give it.

2007-08-15 04:19:38 · 1 answers · asked by watermelon 2 in Maintenance & Repairs