Home & Garden - 28 August 2007

2007-08-28 16:49:19 · 11 answers · asked by RAYMOND M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

And I was wondering if there was anywhere i could go to give my designs and then i could pick out the fabric and materials, etc. and they'd sew it for me, since no one in my family can really sew...has anyone ever heard of a place like this cause one of my friends said they did it once but I didn't really believe her so I guess its worth a shot ;D
thanks guys! :)

2007-08-28 16:45:47 · 5 answers · asked by Kailey 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-28 16:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm looking to plant grass in a small patch of land near my condo's deck. It is currently a lot of gravel. I would like to remove some of the gravel, but also just put down new topsoil. How many bags will I need for my 62 square foot piece of land?

2007-08-28 16:26:18 · 6 answers · asked by Thomas W. Randoph 2 in Garden & Landscape

We just knocked the wall out between our living room and dining room for more space because our house is kinda small. We have medium pine wood floors and our sectional is a stone khaki color and our TV cabinet is black. What color should we paint our walls in the whole area? Keep in mind it is about 400 sq feet. I thought about camel tan with barn red accessories. What do you think- I'm gonna start painting Friday while my kids are in school.

2007-08-28 16:20:56 · 7 answers · asked by ArkyGirl 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-28 16:17:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

just estimates are fine...
If you're a contractor and reading this please help..thanks..

2007-08-28 16:01:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i planted some last year and it looked like a little weed. my landscaper cut the dried sticks to dirt level in the spring. this summer, new stalks came out of the ground 5' tall,and since july i've been getting a floral fireworks. question is, what to do this year when the big stalks die off? cut em or leave em?

2007-08-28 16:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-28 15:57:43 · 7 answers · asked by songtress4life1968 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Recently my roommate and I have been waking up to find that the air conditioner won't turn on. And its because sometimes it blows (not sure if thats the right word) a fuse. All we have to do is push the breaker switch back to on and it would work. But today it happened and even though the breaker says its on, our apartment's fan won't turn on. When I switch on the A/C, the unit outside doesn't turn on but the fan unit in the apartment makes a noise for just a minute or so. I tried turning on the heat and the furnace kicks up but it never blows out the vents. Either way I can't even get the fan to blow so I don't think its the A/C unit. Any ideas? Its hot and its too late to call maintenance. Is there a reset button or something?

2007-08-28 15:56:17 · 7 answers · asked by nitre 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I mean parks with big trees that create shading and provide nice breeze.

Since it takes so long for trees to grow, if cities build parks now, we will not be able to fully enjoy them in this life time it seems.

Sure we get the grass, but i don't think the palm trees and trees wil be mature enough to give us that nice feeling.

2007-08-28 15:54:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-28 15:48:00 · 12 answers · asked by ausblue 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-28 15:26:35 · 3 answers · asked by Mark B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in MA, but my grass is getting burned up in the back, not so badly in the front...if it doesn't rain for a week, how long should I water each section of lawn at a time? I water at night or early in the morning to avoid the heat of the sun wasting my efforts. Thank you

2007-08-28 15:23:57 · 8 answers · asked by cherry-o 3 in Garden & Landscape

I had a little super glue tube placed in my jewelry drawer and it had a hole in it! So now two of my earrings (they're big and thick) have super glue on them...

Is there anyway I can get it off with something like nail polish remover or anything?
I'd really appreciate it!! I want to wear my earrings...

2007-08-28 15:19:37 · 3 answers · asked by LotusOfTheMarsh 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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somthing at least close to thta color

2007-08-28 15:06:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-28 15:04:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have an old deck that needs a handrail for the steps to be up to code in my area, how do I install a handrail?

2007-08-28 14:45:07 · 5 answers · asked by juwright 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am planning on growing grass in front of my deck near the condo I own. The ground currently is mostly gravel. Underneath the gravel is a plastic sheet (I believe the stuff under is clay) I've dug the very top layer of gravel off. If I were to purchace top soil, and left the plastic sheet underneath, would the grass grow and survive?

2007-08-28 14:43:12 · 3 answers · asked by Thomas W. Randoph 2 in Garden & Landscape

My dear 21 month old child colored on the carpet while she was at home with Daddy...*sigh*...I found one sight for removal, but there are 8 different things I have to use (multiply that by 13 different spots on the carpet), anyone know of a good all-in-one for lipstick?

2007-08-28 14:43:08 · 8 answers · asked by cartoon queen 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

we need to do some landscaping and fill some holes in the yard, a yard of dirt should do it. But how can we get it home without paying to have it hauled

2007-08-28 14:41:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I work 5 days a week and by the time i get home i am exhausted!! I hate coming home to a dirty house but it seems like there is never enough time to get my home exactly the way i want it. any ideas for organization. Serious responses only please.

2007-08-28 14:35:07 · 4 answers · asked by shorty82 5 in Other - Home & Garden

I did everything I was told...primed the walls with a grey tinted primer, 2 times. Then I moved on to the red. I used W strokes and only did 3 foot sections at a time. My problem is this. I have done 2 coats already and it is starting to look better, but where the sections overlapped, it looks darker. Is this going to go away with the 3rd coat or am I doomed to have to start over? AAAKKK!

2007-08-28 14:18:05 · 8 answers · asked by seamunkys01 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-28 14:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

WE are having maple cabinets built by a cabinet maker. We are using a medium dark stain and think a little shiny coat on top will look better than flat finish. Builder says no, but how about you? Appliances are white with marble granite counters with a little of wood color in it and many more. This, granite is polished too. We are using backslash of 4X4 flat tile in light beige tones and a few 2X2 or 4X4 tiles of granite from counter embedded in backsplash. Only a few of them. This is flat except for little pieces of granite. Thank you

2007-08-28 14:04:45 · 6 answers · asked by Frisky 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My apartment always feels moist. Even the refrigerator sweats outside. My bedroom and living room floor is wood, i dont know if that has anything to do with it, but how do i get rid of it. i feel sticky all the time. Thanks

2007-08-28 14:04:31 · 5 answers · asked by kira 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My carpet is forest green and my couch and chair is cream colored. What color of curtains should I get?

2007-08-28 14:03:34 · 4 answers · asked by mrsg88 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-28 13:35:43 · 10 answers · asked by goldenbride 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I recently had my toaster malfunction and not pop the toast from the toaster over. I did not realize it until my smoke detectors went off and my kitchen was full of smoke. Now my cabinets smell of this awful burning smell and I have tried a few products, but nothing will get the smell out. Please help...

2007-08-28 13:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Melanie M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-28 13:30:56 · 8 answers · asked by timothy v 1 in Maintenance & Repairs