Home & Garden - 7 September 2007

2007-09-07 11:04:33 · 6 answers · asked by Rachael B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Has nayone had any experience in getting contractor services from any of these home goods stores to install laminate flooring?

Trying to decide on whether I should do it myslef or hire one of the contractors. Any feedback and/or estimates on cost would be great.

Thanks.

2007-09-07 10:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently got some grape hyacinth, snowdrop, and crocus bulbs for my garden. What's the best planting time for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? Also, should any of the bulbs be planted sooner or later than the other bulbs? Any help is appreciated :)

2007-09-07 10:50:26 · 4 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am finding that all my natural fertilzers are not high enough for my plants to recieve nitrogyn and phosferous that they need. Can anyone out there tell me what is the best natural fertilizer high in plant nutrition that makes plants grow deep green and flower at the same time? I do not want to use chemical. Or substitutre one thing with another.

2007-09-07 10:41:56 · 5 answers · asked by MICHAEL R 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have just received an account for a ked lock (USA). What is this??

2007-09-07 10:40:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-07 10:38:46 · 5 answers · asked by roxygirl 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a stair case to build. The total rise is 66". The run from the landing to the floor is 47.5". I figured that it will take 8 rises of 7.25" but can't seem to get the tread figured out. Please help.

2007-09-07 10:34:35 · 5 answers · asked by ibmatt1966 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I replaced it but it is still happening. I could replace it with a non-breaker outlet but I am worried that there is a short or something. Maybe the circuit is overloaded? But if there is nothing plugged in how can it overload? I am not sure how I should test it.

2007-09-07 10:23:56 · 8 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to know

2007-09-07 10:16:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My son got a carnation as a gift today. He wants to save it. How would I preserve/dry this flower?

2007-09-07 10:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by zil28ennov 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have an 1880s walnut Seth Thomas wall clock that had a thermometer as part of the crown decoration. The old bubble leveler is still on the clock, but the thermometer is long gone. The plalcement of the thermometer would be part of the complete restoration of the old clock.

2007-09-07 10:10:39 · 1 answers · asked by John D. 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It's 5 years old and I've never had a problem before. We use a switch on the wall to control the fan. No problems when on low or medium. Is this fixable...or should I just buy a new one?

2007-09-07 10:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by Lori E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to now how to dry out flowers.

first im going to dry out a single rose

but i also need tips on drying out a big thing. its like a bunch of flowers on cement in the shape of a heart. but i need to no what to use and how to do it ?

2007-09-07 10:08:54 · 5 answers · asked by emily 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-07 10:02:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

what is the best way to maintain both the stainless steel exterior of the grill and the porcelain grates?

2007-09-07 09:59:04 · 4 answers · asked by lisa b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please advise me on what avenue I should go to hire a contractor to finish my basement. Should I hire the electrician, plumber and drywaller seperately...or should I hire a contractor that sub-contracts all those people? My husband and I love to work together on our house projects, so we would like to do some of the work ourselves. For amatures, what could we get away with doing ourselves with a "dummy" book? Also, is there any advise anyone can give me to avoid any tack-on costs and confusion. (My friend had a house built with a front porch...but found out that the railing was extra.) Stuff like that. Thank you so much for any advice you pros can give me!!!

2007-09-07 09:58:36 · 2 answers · asked by Silver B 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-07 09:51:11 · 9 answers · asked by Grand pa 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

The tub is cast iron and would be very $$$$ to move and replace. I'd like to find a way to make the room work. I'm not sure what color to paint the bathroom to tone town the baby blue color of the bath/sink/toilet. The tile is a beige color, I do not want to replace this either right now. What works with light blue and beige?

2007-09-07 09:33:08 · 11 answers · asked by jeljohns 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-07 09:32:20 · 9 answers · asked by bountyhunter101 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Anyone going to see the solar tours in late sept or oct

2007-09-07 09:31:12 · 3 answers · asked by julianne s 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are painting one room a cappichino (sp) color and the other room a light green. I think painting the ceiling would close it in, but just checking.

2007-09-07 09:27:00 · 9 answers · asked by Katz 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i want to plant a tropical(ish) garden with aloe, sago, agave, cactus. but i know little. i need help like do i need to put a barrier down for weeds, how deep to plant the plants.

2007-09-07 09:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by lulu 5 in Garden & Landscape

I'm trying to get hold of about 50 old oil drums to dress a set with. Any ideas would be most welcome. Thank you.

2007-09-07 09:21:59 · 16 answers · asked by Meeyamo 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-07 09:09:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-07 09:03:24 · 9 answers · asked by BTPENA 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have almost six kids, my hubby and I, and a 2400 square foot home...There are not too many reviews on this...Any thoughts? There are alot of times that I have the dishwasher, washing machine and the shower running at the same time...We right now have a gas 50 gal tank.. So, I dont know if this thing can keep up with us or not...Thanks

2007-09-07 08:53:07 · 9 answers · asked by Momto8gr8 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I will try to make this short - we just moved into our new house 2 months ago and constructed a fence. We jumped through the correct hoops and did as the HOA (homeowner's assoc.) requires (atleast 1 ft off the sides and 10 off the back). We ended up doing 5 feet off the property line all the way around (we got permission to go further in the back).

My neighbor started putting hers up two weeks ago. I was judging by the stakes in the ground from when we moved in (a brand new developement), and her fence cleary crosses that. Should I assume those stakes at correct in showing my the property lines, or do I need to inquire and make sure.

The HOA is supposed to be taking care if this, but the fence has finished construction an nothing has happened. I and the neighbor on the other side are going through the HOA to try and cause as little trouble possible, as we aren't trying to make her angry, just keep property that I am sure is mine. Any advice is appreciated.

What would you do?

2007-09-07 08:41:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-07 08:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by Rocco T 1 in Garden & Landscape

My dog crawled under the home,damaged the skirt,where do I get materials to fix this?

2007-09-07 08:25:43 · 4 answers · asked by trucker 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

superglue has been spilt on a table and i wet it almost immediately but some has dried how can i get it off without having to sand the table down

2007-09-07 08:16:07 · 9 answers · asked by hey_hay_f 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)