Home & Garden - 17 August 2007

2007-08-17 08:54:12 · 11 answers · asked by STACEY K 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Me and my wife just signed the lease to our beautiful new home. We love everything about it... except for the carpet. The stains are horrible. Stanley steamers just came and steam cleaned it and most of the stains wont come out. Our landlord won't replace the carpet. And ideas other then using rugs

2007-08-17 08:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

it's pronounced phonetically like "dor-fin-OH-kee" cypress. how do i spell this?

2007-08-17 08:49:38 · 2 answers · asked by yesisaid 1 in Garden & Landscape

a lot of houses in ireland are solid brick and concrete and never get severe weather and places like florida and tornado areas there are wooden houses that collapse?

2007-08-17 08:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by jackie n 3 in Garden & Landscape

Do you buy more now, as a result of the seedless ones on the market?

PS- feel free to tag on any interesting stories / observations

2007-08-17 08:43:19 · 5 answers · asked by Threeicys 6 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-17 08:40:35 · 5 answers · asked by kingping 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a city with folks next door able to see right into our windows if the curtains are left open. Ideally I would like to apply some kind of film/coating to windows that don't impact sunlight coming into a room nor the view from inside-out, but do prevent people from outside the home to see inside...similar to 2-way glass I guess?

2007-08-17 08:28:24 · 7 answers · asked by Donald R 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-08-17 08:24:24 · 10 answers · asked by Scouse 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Originally I was told engineered is better. More stable. Less likely to warp. Because it is superior and harder to make it is more expensive.
Today, my contractor said I should use solid wood.
So far I learned that engineered wood contains formaldihide.
Also, that one supplier won't sell engineered wood.
Would love to know if I was sold a bill of goods early on.
Alternatively, want to make sure I buy the right product.

2007-08-17 08:21:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

searching for a replacement commode that will really flush

2007-08-17 08:19:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

They're in the ground right now and I'm afraid the fruit will just get decimated by slugs & birds. Any ideas? thanks.

2007-08-17 08:13:27 · 7 answers · asked by MARIA D 1 in Garden & Landscape

Is there a paint that is low-voc or low in toxins that I can use to paint over my 70's linoleum fake brick floor?

2007-08-17 08:12:24 · 1 answers · asked by fanny gardener 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-17 08:10:14 · 16 answers · asked by brad 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have climbing rose plants that I don't want. I live in San Francisco, CA. Is there some sort of neighborhood garden or org. who will accept these plants as a donation? No need for a receipt, I just want them to go to a new home. Thanks.

2007-08-17 08:10:11 · 9 answers · asked by MARIA D 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in San Francisco, CA and I read somewhere that rose plants should be cut down once a year. My question is when? How much should I cut too? Thank you.

2007-08-17 08:06:25 · 6 answers · asked by MARIA D 1 in Garden & Landscape

i am trading a motorcycle 82 honda v45 for a hobart welder it is a 100percent duty 200 amp welder with 220 outlets and 110 outlets i was wondering what do i need to look for in the welder to make sure i am not getting ripped off i have welded with it with 5/32 rod welded pretty good but i welded on the trailer it was sitting on and the welder didnt have and rubber or wood under it and the coil went bad but the fella says he got a new coil and it works i was wondering if anyone knew what else i needed to look for before i made the trade

2007-08-17 08:05:20 · 1 answers · asked by hoosierdaddy47471 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The lights on our garage door opener no longer turn off. When you press the button on the wall mount, you can hear that there's something in the garage door opener trying to do something, but nothing's happening. The lights stay on. They even stay on, instead of flashing, when you go across the safety sensor.

What should we look at inside the unit itself to try to fix it? It's not that old of an opener; we really don't want to replace it.

2007-08-17 07:59:58 · 10 answers · asked by glurpy 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

... without killing the flowers, shrubs or plants!!!

(These aren't tiny little spiders either. They are big and brown and everywhere. Maybe brown recluse?)

2007-08-17 07:58:57 · 3 answers · asked by I, Sapient 7 in Garden & Landscape

if you know what i mean please let me know!

2007-08-17 07:54:15 · 6 answers · asked by Lovin' Patrick Stump 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

i need to have drawings created for a bedroom & bathroom single story extension drawn up to apply for permission to build. i think i have to see an architect but arent thy expensive???

2007-08-17 07:50:38 · 3 answers · asked by jmcgrath4370 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-17 07:45:33 · 8 answers · asked by lo 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I don't have much money but I've always wanted a black stove and fridge but their so expensive! Can I get away with spray painting the ones that I have black?

2007-08-17 07:43:40 · 15 answers · asked by brwneyedgrl62301 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My neighbors have two hugh Oak trees which hang over into my backyard. The leaves, believe it or not have already started to fall, and every morning my pool is covered with them. How do I get rid of these branches. My neighbors are really great but they won't get rid of the trees. Come the fall I get over 80% of the leaves. It may sound crazy but I have no trees on my property (less than a 1/4 acre) but because of their trees I bag about 50 bags of leaves a year.
I've thought about hiring someone but the cost is unbelievably high, even to just trim the branches off my property line. Should I sneak over there at night and try to weaken the tree somehow.
I'm really at a loss what to do. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-17 07:41:29 · 6 answers · asked by S W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

My neighbors have two hugh Oak trees which hang over into my backyard. The leaves, believe it or not have already started to fall, and every morning my pool is covered with them. How do I get rid of these branches. My neighbors are really great but they won't get rid of the trees. Come the fall I get over 80% of the leaves. It may sound crazy but I have no trees on my property (less than a 1/4 acre) but because of their trees I bag about 50 bags of leaves a year.
I've thought about hiring someone but the cost is unbelievably high, even to just trim the branches off my property line. Should I sneak over there at night and try to weaken the tree somehow.
I'm really at a loss what to do. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-17 07:40:13 · 6 answers · asked by S W 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Any suggestions or tips on how to ensure their survival?

I have a small trimming from each (about a foot or so long). They are in seperate vases in about 2 inches of water. Inside my garage(not air conditioned) but in a window sill with sunlight aplenty.

What else should I do for them? I would like to plant them in the front of my yard as they both have beautiful colors.

Also, how long do you think it will take them to start to root, and when they do start, how long before I put them into a pot of soil? Or will I have time to put them straight into the ground this year?

Wow, about 4 questions and it only cost me 5 points!

2007-08-17 07:36:27 · 4 answers · asked by haley_cb 4 in Garden & Landscape

I've heard that the On Demand WH will save me money in the long run. What kind of matinence issues would come w/ an On Demand set up? Is there a disivantage to the On Demand, out side of it being more expensive?

2007-08-17 07:32:27 · 12 answers · asked by john p 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why does this happen and how can i stop it?

2007-08-17 07:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Hi all,
Just wondering what y'all might think on how I might cut a vinyl rail fencing. It's 1 1/2 X 5 1/2 X 16. Sorry, I don't know how thick the walls are.
Would a Hack Saw with "fine teeth" work? How can I get the cuts perfect?

Thanks all!

2007-08-17 07:26:20 · 4 answers · asked by d_picetti 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

How can I get rid off earwigs? and what attracts them?

2007-08-17 07:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by eckkblanchard 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-17 07:23:52 · 11 answers · asked by Elizabeth B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry