Home & Garden - 29 August 2007

It's those anti-slip things on the bottom of the bathtub...I'd LOVE to be able to remove them. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:) Thanks!!!

2007-08-29 16:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by sk832405 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have the yellowish stains on our bath tub. I have tried the clorox bleach pen and the mr. clean magic magic eraser and nothing. The bleach pen just left a yellowish circle around it and the eraser did nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated

2007-08-29 16:43:11 · 10 answers · asked by mommyh 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Home Depot is having a sale $20 off a 5 Gallon bucket of Glidden paint. How much is the paint if they are giving you $20 off?

2007-08-29 16:40:36 · 3 answers · asked by LBuffo 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-08-29 16:35:53 · 1 answers · asked by db 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-29 16:14:28 · 3 answers · asked by stoopsinc 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

type of drill bits

2007-08-29 16:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by digi599 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have white all over in my much amended soil, which I amended years ago. I noticed in my new lawn clippings this year when I poured then into a pile they had the same white stuff so I figure this is some kind of imbalance like nitrogen etc ? I am not a scientist, but one guy said seeing that white stuff in my soil is bad for my plants, like serious. I know I can have my soil tested and all, but not much money here and I thought I'd ask the A&A experts as they usually know. thanks so much for real answers or caring :)

2007-08-29 15:54:47 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Other - Home & Garden

Would it be better to use the Christmas lights that come in tinted shades and give off a soft light orange light as opposed to white light or other colors? I don't want it to look like a Christmas decoration/theme or look tacky. Also, what are some safety precautions to keep in mind when decorating with them? Are they a fire hazard if draped over fabric, for instance?

2007-08-29 15:43:37 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I was gone from home for a few days, and I had a few strawberries that I toss in my sink that were bad when I was washing them, I forgot to toss them away and when I came home after about a week I have all these nasty fruit flies everywhere, How do I get rid of them fast without having to call an exterminator since I dont have that kind of money. Its so gross, I cant make any food in my kitchen until those nasty things are gone.....PLEASE HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-29 15:41:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I would like to grow basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, parsley, marjoram, and chives. Should I grow them indoors? They seem too delicate to be outside.

2007-08-29 15:29:46 · 6 answers · asked by little lamb 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-08-29 15:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jeffery E 1 in Garden & Landscape

If an extension cord is plugged into a surge protector then into the wall, and it is less than 6 ft long, is that still considered a fire hazard? Also, how exactly can the fire be started? Both the surge protector and the cord are grounded.

2007-08-29 15:11:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have it in a pot, then I sit the pot in a dish filled with water with rocks and it is sitting by a window. But when the soil is wet already on top is it ok to set it in that dish of water?

2007-08-29 15:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Paula♥ 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm doing huge loads of laundry because i'm taking out all my fall clothes and washing them... does it matter if i put the lighter colors at the bottom of the load or the darker?

2007-08-29 15:00:57 · 6 answers · asked by scoob 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-29 14:56:17 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Garden & Landscape

I tried growing zucchinis in our garden here in suburban Washington DC. It was an experiment (one plant only). It grew very quickly, looking very healthy, received a generic plant/vegetable fertilizer, and plenty of water, even during the hot, sunny days of this summer. It flowered prolifically, to this day, but not a single fruit has developed. It got about two hours of sun per day. Any ideas what might be wrong? I'm disappointed with this first experiment!

2007-08-29 14:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by RvR 1 in Garden & Landscape

The stains were left by various colognes and cosmetics either alchohol or chemical based. It appears that they have taken the smoothness from the varnish.

2007-08-29 14:48:03 · 5 answers · asked by beenthere 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have pole barn with a triange box shaped drip edge that is on top of the top layer of block,then sheet metal contiues to the roof overhange. The hornets go up into the groove in the block into the hollow triange shape and bulid nest all the way around my building. Its very hard to use a spraycan to get up the small opening in the triangle shape,I end up with more spray on me.The wand with my pump sprayer seems that it would work great,but I can't find what to make for a mix,that keeps them from attacking me,but kills and maybe helps stop rebuilding the nest.My pump sprayer is 1 gallon and the sealscan handle chemicals.

2007-08-29 14:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by fluf 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-08-29 14:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Always wanting to find more natural (and less chemical) ways to clean, especially laundry, I've been wanting to try those oxygenated laundry products. I've tried Oxy Clean laundry spray, and found it doesn't work as well as, say, Spray-n-Wash. So I wondered....has anyone tried the laundry detergents? Do they work as well as they say? Or not as good as they're cracked up to be, like I found the pre-soak to be?

2007-08-29 14:31:07 · 9 answers · asked by I'm just me 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-29 14:28:12 · 7 answers · asked by bluchest 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-08-29 14:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by Mae B 1 in Garden & Landscape

i bought a small camellia plant from a supermarket throw out table. It had blackish type spots all over the top leaves so i pruned it back. That would have been half a year ago. Shortly after it was pruned it sent out some little buds and since then its done absolutely nothing. The buds just sit there. I water it, ive fed it with blood and bone but still nothing. Its not dead because it still has a few leaves and its not the climate because i have another one which is growing fabulously and has even flowered and everything. Whats wrong with it???

2007-08-29 14:14:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I live in Virginia, and from my driveway to my front door I have spider webs taking over! I don't even know how they get where they are, as they appear to have nothing to grab onto. They weave them right over the front doorway at night. They are merciless! I know spiders are good, but everything is covered in webs. Does anyone know a natural way to discourage spiders?

2007-08-29 14:10:40 · 8 answers · asked by ssmesq 5 in Garden & Landscape

And how do you know if there is too much stuff in it? Sometimes I wonder if I pack it too much, but the lid is still able to close.

2007-08-29 13:53:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

my sisters got about 7 boxes im wonder if they will spoil or not

2007-08-29 13:39:46 · 12 answers · asked by ffaman20042005 1 in Garden & Landscape

My mower blade does fine for a while then it will disengage for a minute, then start again several times while I'm mowing, anybody know why?

2007-08-29 13:37:01 · 9 answers · asked by kelmar73 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thanks?

2007-08-29 13:34:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am looking but not finding help!!! need it in a queen similar to smoke blue used by chris madden in her bath spa collection

2007-08-29 13:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I got this flower as a gift and have no idea what it is but people seem to love it but I can't tell them anything about it.

All I know is that it started with only three stalks at the beginning of this summer and more and more stalks with huge leaves have been popping up.

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Thanks for helping me out!

2007-08-29 13:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by amanda 3 in Garden & Landscape