Home & Garden - 7 September 2007

i dugup my iris's this summer, they were getting crowded.
I want to re-plant them now in the fall. do you think the root will still come up in the spring, even though, they've been out of the ground and in my shed for the summer?

2007-09-07 05:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I just bought a farm and am cleaning the shed. The shed has a concrete floor that the previous owners used as a mechinic shop. It has 20 years of grease and dirt on the concrete and a 3250 psi power washer does not touch it. How do I get the concrete to look new again. It does what it takes. Please help.

Thanks

2007-09-07 05:35:07 · 10 answers · asked by chad R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I decided to dye some clothes black and did it inside, big mistake. Now there are dye stains all over the hardwood floor. I tried scrubbing them with a scrub pad but it didn't work. What should I do?

2007-09-07 05:33:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm far from a plant expert, but I'd like to change out the plants in my front garden bed. Is there a website where I can view which plants will prosper in my area and perhaps see options of which plants look good together?

2007-09-07 05:33:41 · 2 answers · asked by thatgirl 6 in Garden & Landscape

A week after we had a party and someone got sick in the sink, we continue to have a rotten smell come from the sink hole, not the drain but the odor is coming from the hole at the top of the sink. Any recommendations as to how to get rid of the stink?

2007-09-07 05:32:47 · 9 answers · asked by Tony L 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The door in my son's room used to squeek, so we WD-40'd it. But now, it swings all the way open - you can't just leave it ajar. Any tricks for getting a door to stay ajar without jamming something under it to stop it? My son is 2 years old and is potty training so we don't want him to try and open the door wider to get out to the bathroom and then have the door jammed up with a door stopper. Any thoughts?

2007-09-07 05:31:48 · 8 answers · asked by boubala 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

If I were to purchase a swimming pool, and use sand as part of a landscaping around the pool, would this affect the filtering system if the sand falls into the swimming pool, or can I also have sand on the swimming pool floor?

2007-09-07 05:28:59 · 7 answers · asked by Patito 4 in Garden & Landscape

I want to clean the grout in my bathroom and I've been reading online and some say use vinegar, others never use vinegar, some say use bleach, others say never use bleach and then others say use baking soda. Big confusion.

Does anyone know what is the best way to clean the grout without ruining it?

Thanks for your help.

2007-09-07 05:25:29 · 6 answers · asked by LMB 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-07 05:12:24 · 4 answers · asked by tshprung 1 in Garden & Landscape

After tearing up the old carpet and padding I've noticed the pet stains are on my floorboards. Is there anything that can clean the odor or that I can paint or seal over so they don't have to be replaced?

2007-09-07 05:04:55 · 10 answers · asked by Tina R 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

A company speacilizing in wall finishes and interior design,intrested on styrofoam petitions,Hence the question how to apply polyurathene on styrofoam walls?.

2007-09-07 05:03:24 · 3 answers · asked by vkmsl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-07 04:59:03 · 7 answers · asked by susan h 3 in Garden & Landscape

I just sprayed Tilex Soap Scum remover on my clear, glass shower door, left it sit for 5 or 10min, then used lots of hot water to rinse off the door.
The stuff left beind a spotty residue over the whole door and I cant seem to get it off.
I tried just hot water on a washcloth, and then windex and it still doesnt come off.

How do I get rid of this stuff?

2007-09-07 04:58:56 · 11 answers · asked by dgrams2003 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

We have a mouse in our office and my boss wants me to get the glue kind, i frowned, he said if I could find the friendly kind and it worked we could get that. Thank you!!!

2007-09-07 04:48:37 · 6 answers · asked by pumpkinseed 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-07 04:46:00 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Beaver Diva Sue ♥ 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-07 04:35:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

the pvc pipe is stopped up on airconditioner glued together need to know how to get glue off without breaking pvc pipe

2007-09-07 04:30:48 · 7 answers · asked by teresa b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have an 8-year-old pop-up camper and the seams are beginning to come loose. Is trying to sew them the only way of mending them?

2007-09-07 04:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by justwondering! 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I got handed down a Toro Recycler push mower, which is probably 10-12 years old. I would like to use it, but I can't keep it running. After priming it 3-4 times and pulling a couple of times, it starts and then quickly dies. My dad said this is probably a sign that the carburetor needs to be cleaned? Does that sound right? If so, how can I take the carburetor off and clean it?

2007-09-07 04:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by tysonlee19 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Every Friday morning, I pour about 6 gallons of hot boiling water down my bathroom sink with the theory that the scalding water should clear the pipes whatever is making this sink drain so slowly. Be it hair, grease, and other stuff.

What I noticed every single time I do this is the "gulping" or "blub blub" sound occurs just seconds after all the boiling water I pour down there is gone... then for the next 20 minutes or so I -still- hear that sound now and then - even if I did nothing else to the sink (ie turn on the water). Sounds like there's some air pocket down or there.

Is that sound good or bad?

2007-09-07 04:26:58 · 14 answers · asked by The Kid 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-07 04:16:29 · 16 answers · asked by Magnetic 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

So, I decided to pour beans down the sink. Smart move, eh? We used some clog stuff and that worked until cereal magically got poured down there as well. Now we are plunging it to all hell and the water wont budge. We can not afford a plumber so I'm going to ask the good people of Yahoo! Haha. You know..we left for a week for vacation so what i'm thinking is that it hardened up pretty good? Any one have some killer ideas to get our kitchen sink back?!

2007-09-07 04:15:31 · 6 answers · asked by skinworthy87 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-07 04:15:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a beutiful set of oak bedroom furniture that i actually got for next to nothing but it is great. I don't know anything about the value of furniture, but now that I am 56, I am finding that things I have in my house are actually collectibles etc. I guess there is something good about being on the wrong side of 50 :) :) :) I bought it "used" in 1989 but it is like perfect and includes 2 night stands, big chester drawers with mirror and head for bed. ?? thanks for you furniture people I can help with children things and sewing :) and selling on ebay and of course jesus things

2007-09-07 04:11:55 · 3 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

the one i have is lavender haze and someone asked me would that be possible or even just to add a few fresh leaves to tea.it has such a pleasent smell.im sure ive seen lavender tea on shop shelves.

2007-09-07 03:38:37 · 8 answers · asked by j 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-07 03:33:41 · 5 answers · asked by japbender 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-07 03:28:03 · 2 answers · asked by luckyone_27105 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-07 03:25:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Here is the deal - just moved into a new house. The front was sodded, the back ended up being full of weeds and we are starting over. We bought RoundUp and killed all the weeds and grass. Everything. We plan on breaking up all the dirt and removing the old weeds and grass (is that right?). We are then renting an aerator and using a 3 blend of seed (as advised by the guy at the store) and a fertilizer. He said there is no need for straw. Then we are going to water frequently in small time frames and then infrequently in longer times frames once the grass gets growing.

For those of you who have done this, does that sound right? I am trying to figure it out by what I have read online and what I have been told at the store. Who knew growing grass could be so detailed/confusing!

Also, is it too early to plant the seed? (Like Septmeber 15th or 22nd.)

2007-09-07 03:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have some beautiful roses in my garden and I'm not sure which part of them I have to cut in order to put it in the ground...
Is now a good period to do this or should I wait until October?
How would they resist over the winter?
Here's a picture of them if that helps: http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/IntunericALB/?action=view¤t=Picture016.jpg
If you have any other tips I would appreciate it!
Thanks!

2007-09-07 03:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Daniela 2 in Garden & Landscape