Home & Garden - 2 September 2007

Okay, Im 13 and sis is 8 and i have a bedroom that I will be sharing wiht my sister which has peachy pikish walls adn curtains . the curtains also has a piece wich goes at the top whihc is a peachy dark pink. I want a canopy - do you think thats too little kiddy, cuz i like em? and i might sew butterflys on em. anyways I can sew very well and do crafts great so please do it yourself craft decorating ideas will be great. I would also like to find the perfect bedding comforter. I liek pink and mybe apple green any ideas? I dotn really liek that mondern ish lok but give me anything that you think i will like. please if you give me lots of choices then your 10 points are on the way! Also , Im getting white wood furniture and ya. umm please all ideas are welcome! Thanks in advacne to all thsoe who help! Please , please please.need help on decoraitng the room adn accesorizing EVERYTHING!!! from beds to lamps to everyhting you put in a room. we're both girtls so remebr girly. iliek the pink

2007-09-02 15:08:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

About 3.5 years ago I got my room redone. It was painted by a perfessionnal and cost about 2000$ dollars, I think. My parents told me i could get it redone how ever i wanted and as a girl, I love soccer! So... I chose to get a soccer room when i was a huge tom boy. About 4 years later I love soccer still but, am not a huge tom boy! I am sick of my room and want a girlier room. (just like my mom said i would and i told her it would not happen) What should I do?!?!?!?

~ I don't need you to respond to this negitivly- dont tell me i am a spoiled brat- my parents did it when i was about 8 so... i didnt even demand it. Please write back Positivly or not at all!

2007-09-02 15:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by *Gold is Glam* 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-02 15:01:47 · 4 answers · asked by cassandra 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I do anything? Do you have any ideas?

2007-09-02 14:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by Alena 5 in Garden & Landscape

I used bleach and water, washed down the whole floor. I moved everything away from walls and bleached there too. We have a furnace in the garage and I've noticed in one corner there is a hole where possibley mice or chipmunks may have burrowed, which would be between the walls. I have literally sniffed in everything, as usually the smell will get stronger when you're nearer to the problem. Then I wonder if an animal has somehow gotten into the furnace and died. (We are in Michigan and it is just the beginning of September, so we haven't used all summer). Help, I don't know what to do next. I don't want to "mask" the odor, I want to get rid of what's causing it. Thanx

2007-09-02 14:40:18 · 4 answers · asked by ruth k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Back patio and walkway to front was poured on Friday.

The color of the concrete is a blue-grey white... the original driveway and front paths (installed by builder probably four months old) is a white. Will the new dry to match?

Also, some areas are real dark compared to the areas surrounding it (appears wet as oppoed to dry). How long should I expect to wait for the "wet" areas to dry to match the "dry"?

Last question: There are two areas that devoloped spots very quickly that are much whiter than even the dry areas. They spots also have a rougher texture. Any thoughts?

2007-09-02 14:34:09 · 4 answers · asked by BustedDreams 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently attached some black corrugated plastic pipe to my downspouts in my backyard and buried them underground so the water goes away from the foundation. Well, the cable guy showed up last week and buried some cable and cut right through the black plastic pipe. About 2 feet of its ruined. How do I patch this up so I dont have to dig up the entire pipe? Any help would be grateful!

2007-09-02 14:11:40 · 7 answers · asked by Andy Green 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

So I've decided to build my own wall fountain similar to these...
http://www.water-fountain.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TIWFC&Category_Code=all_wall_water_fountains&gclid=CNCa5KWFpo4CFSgQFQod1EPtZQ
...
and after a lot of research of how to do it I've got a decent idea for most everything I'll need to do. But I can't decide on the material for the back. I'm trying to cut down costs and I like a solid structure rather than using material like tiles which look ok but I feel a more solid or stone look looks a lot better.

Any type of material you can list that you think may work would be great. Help me think outside the box!!! I'm by no means an expert in the subject so any ideas would be great.

2007-09-02 14:07:45 · 7 answers · asked by icpooreman 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My existing shower is tile but the job was poorly done and i´d like to remove all the existing tile and put new tile. My question is what is the process for removing the tile and how easy is it to retile the shower. The tiles are floor to ceiling. And is it feasable to install the glass tile that are small squares, i love those.

2007-09-02 13:52:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

If you do give tip to your painter, how much should you give tip? We have two painters who are painting our house on the outside and they are doing wonderful job. I was wondering what I can show them gratitude beside what they are getting paid for.

2007-09-02 13:43:01 · 12 answers · asked by iluvmysti 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just need it on spots where grass doesn't grow on it's own

2007-09-02 13:40:06 · 7 answers · asked by epi4 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I received an early "moon festival" gift from a friend of mine. She's Chinese and her house is totally full of tall lucky bamboo.

Her advice to me was to just keep it in a vase full of water. Isn't there any more to it?

2007-09-02 13:21:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The plywood is 8' x 3 1/2' and is 3/4 inch thick. I want to suspend it parallel with the ceiling but don't know how to. I can't damage the plywood (it will be painted)

2007-09-02 13:01:34 · 10 answers · asked by Archibald 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Im looking to screen in my porch it is attached to a condo so it is small about 18" long by 8" high just wondering if anyone that has experience with this could give me a rough price range??? Thanks alot

2007-09-02 12:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by JOHN D 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

a week ago these worm came out of no where and destroyed my tomato plants.where do they come from?

2007-09-02 12:42:50 · 5 answers · asked by Elizabeth 2 in Garden & Landscape

most creative answer gets 10 points.

2007-09-02 12:31:52 · 3 answers · asked by Questions 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-02 12:27:23 · 6 answers · asked by Ronnie G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to buy a mower for a small yard. I used to have an elecric mower with a cord that I thought was okay, but it was made in the 70s, so I don't really know what's good now. How about those ones that don't use power at all, but just have whirring blades that move when you push it? I'd get one of those if they work well.

2007-09-02 12:26:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a 500 gallon pond with koi fish. Bees have discovered it as a water source and have become a problem.

I am not afraid of bees, I know that if you don't bother them, they won't bother you.

My pond is only 5 feet across so I can't just let them have their space. There are 10 bees there at any given time.

It's gotten to the point that I can't get close to the pond during the day without stirring them up. I have to do everything at night with lights on which is a pain.

The bees are coming for the water, the hive is not on my property and I know what direction they are flying to but not where they are going.

Will anything deter them? I can't spray anything because of the pond plants and fish.

I've resorted to catching them with a net and stepping on them but I don't really want to kill them, I just want them to go somewhere else.

I know they won't bother me if they aren't provoked but it is hard to watch my koi fish eat with 10-15 bees buzzing around my head!

2007-09-02 12:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

everything i find only comes in twin-queen

2007-09-02 12:06:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have weeds and grass mixed. I only want the grass ofcousre and I have blades of grass with thorns on top of them in clusters. they hurt like hell. How do I get rid of them?? pls help. thanks
I have a small child thats wants to play in the yard!

2007-09-02 11:45:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a pond that is 125 gallons. I started it in early spring and it has been doing well until this month. It has been foaming a lot. When the weather got really hot it started foaming. I have done all I can think of. I tested the PH and it was a little high so I put Ph down in it. I tested it again 24 hours later and it was lower but still foaming. It gets a little greenish brown film on it sometimes that I skim off. I have used water clear and clear zyme in it always following directions. I have replaced and cleaned the filter (no soap was used. I have taken half of the water out and put new in. The fish I have are doing fine. I only have 1 water lily in it and isn't real big. It seems to be doing ok. I have a fountain in it for airation. I have looked in my pond books but they don't give any answers. The place where I buy my pond stuff didn't have a clue. Please respond if you have a pond and know what it could be.
Thanks

2007-09-02 11:37:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Hello! I just germinated a French Lavender (it popped out of the ground a few days ago) in my apartment in Ohio. My first concern is that the second day the plant was out of the ground, I noticed a very small brown spot on its little leaf. I noticed this yesterday, the plant is still going strong, but is this an indictation that I overwatered maybe?

Also, any useful tips on freshly germinated lavender very much appreciated! I want it to grow and live as long as it can. Like I said, I live in an apartment in Ohio and try my best to give it as much sunlight as possible and water seldom. I am also looking for a plant light for those darker days...suggestions would be great!

Thank you everyone!

2007-09-02 11:37:10 · 2 answers · asked by inquisitive_grl 1 in Garden & Landscape

I've changed the spark plug, but it still wont crank...its 5 yrs old. ive used the correct oil and gas mix but it still wont work...some handy man out there tell me whats wrong with my trimmer before i throw it away

2007-09-02 11:24:40 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-02 11:05:09 · 3 answers · asked by Brandy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm talking basically like Mr.clean, pine sole, you know, products that clean your house. I have an idea for a new product, but I have no clue how to go about making it. Thanks!

2007-09-02 10:55:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I know Mexican heather is an annual. I have a plant outside in a pot. If I bring the pot indoors, or repot it and bring it in, will it continue to bloom, and for how long?

2007-09-02 10:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by Spyderbear 6 in Garden & Landscape

I currently have a low level toilet where the trap goes straight out the back of the toilet, the rises up then down at a 270 degree angle straight intot he ground. Is this what it referred to as an S trap toilet? In that case what is a P trap or other types?

2007-09-02 10:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

my living room and den is divided by a wall with a 9ft. opening walk throught. we want to knock that wall down and have 1 large room. my bedroom and bath is above that wall so, i dont want to do something stupid....

2007-09-02 10:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by missywst 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-02 10:30:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape