Home & Garden - 16 August 2007

I have planted a few new perrenial shrubs this year. My question is should I cut them back to the ground before winter, or should I just leave them loose their foliage and leave the bare branches there all winter? If I should cut them down, how far and when? If I should let them be, does the new growth come from the ground or from the bare branches next year?
ALSO, I have new daylilies this year. Should I cut these back to the ground as well? Is there any special care for them?

HOW ABOUT Rose of Sharon care?

2007-08-16 03:36:24 · 6 answers · asked by ladynredisme 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-16 03:30:11 · 3 answers · asked by Carla K 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-16 03:26:21 · 8 answers · asked by james n 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My confusion comes from what to do with my floors.I rent a 2 bedroom side of a duplex and I want to do the shabby chic thing.The problem is I have hunter green carpet which sticks out like a sore thumb when i try to think of everything white/pink or cream.So what is a cheap flooring solution because my landlord said I could take it up BUT she couldnt replace it that I would have to.I know I could use a rug but its a good size room.So any suggestions would be appreciated.Under the carpet plain ole concrete slab.Thank you.Or how could I tie in hunter green?

2007-08-16 03:14:42 · 6 answers · asked by jt 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i need to find a sewing pattern for a teddybear for a project i am currently working on can anyone help ???

2007-08-16 03:12:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-16 03:05:00 · 8 answers · asked by MikaBoo_i_love_you 2 in Garden & Landscape

I just got new a new sofa and love seat in dark blue , my tables are a dark wood. I have searched the paint stores and just do do not know what color to paint the walls , any suggestions?

2007-08-16 03:02:33 · 6 answers · asked by barbabraham 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It is a 10.82 m2 bedroom,
all my things are wooden and the room has two windows but is not very well lighted.
I love purple and pink but not pale ones...Does it become too dark if i paint it dark purple or pink?
i also like using combinations of different colors do you have any suggestion?

2007-08-16 02:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by Wise_Girl 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

buy a plot of land does anyone know the cost of building a 237sq metre house to just the lock up stage (shell only) not including labour just materials....as im getting quotes...ive had one quote of 60.000.00 usd just material up to lockup not including labour

2007-08-16 02:56:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-16 02:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by vicki o 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-16 02:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a Dremel mini drill and would like to buy accessories (cut off wheel, engraving cutter, high-speed cutter).
I know Dremel has no shop in Singapore, but accessories of any other brand would do for me!
Please, I've look for it in all DIY I know and found none!

2007-08-16 02:47:28 · 1 answers · asked by Lukhi 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How do I get rid of reptiles like geckos and maybe snakes and armadillos in my front and back yard other than the expensive way of bringing in an extermination team? I tried those seeds on my lawn but it's a time hassle and the rain washes it away. Thanks.

2007-08-16 02:42:45 · 2 answers · asked by musikartguy05 3 in Garden & Landscape

I cant decide what to do with my bright colored room. I am young and love the bright colors but i think i might have to tone it down a bit? I was thinking doing the wall behind my bed a "sage" color? what ideas do you guys have?? The carpet is grey and id prefer to stay away from grey b/c the rest of the house is that color.

heres a picture...

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(initially i wanted to do bright green w/ bright pink thats why i have the pink bedsheets, but i know the purple bedscarf doesnt match)

2007-08-16 02:37:31 · 7 answers · asked by cyndia 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-16 02:26:58 · 9 answers · asked by willie b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-16 02:18:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-16 02:15:52 · 2 answers · asked by mk 1 in Garden & Landscape

How deep should it be , if the surface area is abt 40 sq ft ? should it be 1ft above ground, 2 ft below? How do I take care of filtration, prevent algae growth, ph level, water temp., and maintainence schedule ? Help appreciated

2007-08-16 02:12:32 · 2 answers · asked by tigerkayu 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have s greenhouse attached to my house and i wanna use the grow lights to grow aloe vera, because people buy from me because when an aloe leaf sheds of i take it and put it in the freezer and i sell the aloe gel by the pound!

2007-08-16 02:06:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-16 02:01:41 · 2 answers · asked by chiefmanywounds 1 in Garden & Landscape

I work on commercial air conditioners for a living. I mostly answer questions on here about air conditioners. I have noticed that so many other people answer these questions too. These are people who know nothing about an air conditioning system and often answer the question by telling the person to call a qualified technician. Obviously the people are on here asking a question in hopes to avoid the hassle and $$$ involved with calling a service company. It's either that or some totally off the wall bull_**** answer that makes no sense at all. Why do people waste all of our time answering questions when they have no clue what they are talking about??

2007-08-16 01:53:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I want an L-shaped banquette in my kitchen but can't find any info on how to build it. I would like to have hinges on the seat so it lifts up and I can store things underneath. I would also like to have a narrow shelf along the back to sit candles and other small decorative items. I don't know where to begin. I would appreciate advice from anyone who has done this.

2007-08-16 01:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by BK 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have spoken to my parents on the matter already, but my mother thinks it is the best house for our family. It is about 10 miles away from my school which I moved to two semesters ago. (I really don't want to move schools again). This means getting to school would involve a walk to a station, then a train to a main station, a 20minute train journey then a 30min walk to school.
I currently live within 20mins walk of my school. I really don't want to move - the house is ugly, the garden is small & my parents don't think they can afford to decorate it nicely & change the (really old-fashioned) kitchen.

The reason for the move is my father having a stroke last September, and he cannot work due to this. He can talk, drive, walk & write so is making good progress but is a pessimist.

My mum is trying to encourage him to move - he has lived within 10 minutes drive of my elderly grandmother since he was a baby.

HELP!

2007-08-16 01:42:08 · 17 answers · asked by CatE 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I am thinking about buying one or the other but need to know the difference.

2007-08-16 01:36:53 · 5 answers · asked by Debra B 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

This is a country style decorative sign with painted letters (using stencils), primed with oil based white primer, I want it to look rustic, but I want it strong. The barnboard is roughly 6-10 inches wide and I'm using several pieces assembled together.

2007-08-16 01:28:12 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-16 01:12:32 · 6 answers · asked by VS W2007 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Looking for honest feedback from owners of modular homes, dislikes, likes, etc.

2007-08-16 01:05:01 · 2 answers · asked by plummer2512 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in South Carolina,and was wondering when is the best time to repot a boston fern.For the past week or so we have had heat index of 105 to 120 degrees. I moved my ferns to the back of the house to get morning sun instead of the evening however some of the leaves did turn brown but the fern is ok but I have some roots coming out of the bottom of the pot should i consider repotting ? If so what is the best potting soil to use? Should i break the plant apart to make more plants? This is the very first year i have been able to keep a fern without killing it therefore I'm proud of my ferns. So any advice on the winter care and transplanting would be great. thank you

2007-08-16 01:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Baby sick!

2007-08-16 00:41:52 · 9 answers · asked by Skidoo 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

My baby was sick in the night and we did always manage to get her to the bathroom to throw up.... Her room smells dreadful and I want to freshen it up so she'll feel better!

2007-08-16 00:37:24 · 3 answers · asked by Skidoo 7 in Other - Home & Garden