Home & Garden - 11 September 2007

2007-09-11 08:10:25 · 6 answers · asked by brian d 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-11 08:09:39 · 18 answers · asked by brian d 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-11 07:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

The countertops are old (24 years) and we won't be able to replace them till next year, but until then, there is this sticky coating on each tile (some not so bad) that I can't seem to get rid of. I haven't tried anything too harsh as a chemical, just scrubbing with different abrasives like toothbrushes and sponges...any suggestions?

2007-09-11 07:35:11 · 5 answers · asked by Angie C 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I've been treating fleas in my home since spring and can't get rid of them. First tried professionals, no good. Have been cleaning, bombing, vacuuming, and recently gotten frequency transmitters which are supposed to affect them neurologically. Don't know how long these take to work if indeed they do but enough is enough! How do I get rid of these things? This is putting tremendous stress on the family/

2007-09-11 07:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by D J 2 in Other - Home & Garden

My son has a X-7 70cc pocket bike and the electric starter will not do anything. I tested the battery and it has 12v and I push the push button to start it and nothing happens, no sound, nothing. The voltage doesn't even budge on the battery? Also, when I turn the key on, nothing works; lights,horn,turn siganals, nothing. But I already checked the in-line fuse, and it's good? There is 12v going to the solenoid from the battery, but 0v on the other terminal of the solenoid. Not sure what to do to test solenoid or any other part of the electric starting system? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

2007-09-11 07:30:30 · 2 answers · asked by tonydgr8 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

The Pigeons are there for almost a year and i have tried to get rid of them but failed. What should be done.

2007-09-11 07:13:46 · 6 answers · asked by SP 1 in Other - Home & Garden

We have been using some very delicious mushrooms to make a nice spring salad all summer and our neighbors are overreacting because their kids were over for dinner and they loved it. These are typical nosy neighbors. Should we just cut them off and quit letting their children use our giant trampoline?

2007-09-11 07:13:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

if i dill a hole into a small pine tree and pour some bleach into will this kill the tree or only make it sick

2007-09-11 07:06:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My dad gave me a home before he died. Its a very old house where I grew up and I am not sure how much money to pour into it. I am thinking about using a can of semi gloss paint to paint this spare bedroom a very minty colored green and put some minty colored plaid curtains up over the windows with some very brightly colored border.
I am not sure about painting over the old wallpaper. Its not peelable. My parents put up drywall and they put the wallpaper on the drywall without painting 1st, so as you can imagine its stuck.
How will it look when I get done?

2007-09-11 06:22:00 · 11 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-11 06:19:25 · 2 answers · asked by butterfly 2 in Garden & Landscape

i have jut had a new roof and have some kind of underlayment under the shingles. does the vent have to rest on the sheathing or can it lie on the underpad or possibly the shingles themselves?

2007-09-11 05:57:16 · 3 answers · asked by ben j 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

i have a 12 inch wide wire hanging basket that id much prefer to fill with perenials and have year after year coverage, rather than spend money every year replanting it with petunias and other anuals.
its a full sun spot and i am more than willing to water 2-3 times a day or set up an automatic watering system, id love a center peice then something trailing, i like persian catmint alot, and anythign lemon scented!

suggestions of what to put in there would be great, purple, red and yellow are the desired colours.

i also have a small 1 yr old mandevilla vine, would that do ok in a 12inch hanging basket as long as i winter it indoors?!

2007-09-11 05:54:39 · 3 answers · asked by Gems 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have a 9ft. couch, and I'm looking to move four states away soon and don't want to take it along. It's still very usable, but there is a piece of wood snapped at the bottom that's not fixable. I want to know how to get rid of it. I'm not sure if the Salvation Army or Good Will would take it.

2007-09-11 05:28:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it's sticky! help!!!!!!!!

2007-09-11 05:13:50 · 4 answers · asked by Doc 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

A couch, chair, ottoman, king size bed, head board, dresser, mirror, table, 4 chairs and a few boxes down a three story apartment building-what is a good price to pay them and how many would you hire?

2007-09-11 05:12:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I left the plastic on for two weeks not knowing it wasn't dry. When I took it off the ca rpet was still wet and stinks. Is it ruined or how can I get it out?

2007-09-11 05:07:41 · 5 answers · asked by houstongal 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-11 05:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by Jann 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I heard that red peppers are really good for you and have a high amount of Vitamin C. Would my ripe green peppers that have turned red be high in Vitamin C? Are they like the red peppers that you can buy in the store for a higher price than green peppers? If not, where do I get the plants or seeds for red peppers? In my area, they only sell green pepper plants. Thanks!

2007-09-11 04:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by Joyce 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-11 04:51:53 · 4 answers · asked by AG 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

...such as bakeware and measuring cups? Good things with nice prices...:)

2007-09-11 04:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by Singoalla 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Painting our house and I'm looking for color sceeme ideas for the exterior.. I know what I want but doesnt hurt to keep looking....

2007-09-11 04:50:35 · 3 answers · asked by Whoa Baby Whoa! 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-11 04:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by tomman1691 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What is the best organic fertilizer for houseplants. what is the highest in nutritional value for plants so that they get plenty of nitrogyn and flowering nutrition at the same tiime. It has to be high in numbers and turn my yellowing leaves a nice dark green while at the same time provide all the micronutirents for house plants. Does anyone out there have sucees with one that is an overall BEST!

2007-09-11 04:46:46 · 12 answers · asked by MICHAEL R 1 in Garden & Landscape

need to buy heat pump or furnace. Would like to know which is prefered.

2007-09-11 04:42:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Not tha green patina, but that dull unpolished look.
Is there some solution you can dip it in or spray on? Non toxic household solutions would be great if possible!

Thanks to all!!!

2007-09-11 04:40:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to strip some paint from my woodedn trim, but I want to know the best product or method for doing so.

2007-09-11 04:36:58 · 2 answers · asked by volkwagensc6 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-11 04:16:44 · 9 answers · asked by jonny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it safe to eat vegies that have had Miracle Grow put on them after they are thoroughly washed of course, or cooked

2007-09-11 04:16:00 · 7 answers · asked by Rubyee2 1 in Garden & Landscape

Hi

I have been looking at Claypaint along with other "natural" alternatives to chemical-based paints. My main choice was this:
http://www.earthbornpaints.co.uk/products/interior/claypaint.htm

I then read (at the following URL) that claypaint contains Kaolin Clay which it claims is radioactive.
http://www.realmilkpaint.com/article-kaolinclay.html

Does anyone know if this is true or if it is just a rival product (milk paint) talking down a competitor (clay paint)?

I was planning on covering my wooden bed-frame in clay too ... and I am now concerned as to the health implications of sleeping every night in something that is "radioactive". Please advise.

Also I am new to Yahoo Answers. I cannot seem to post a second message to my existing posts, to reply to answers. Is there a way?

Thanks.

2007-09-11 04:14:31 · 2 answers · asked by A A 1 in Decorating & Remodeling