Home & Garden - 12 September 2007

and what is the right mixture to make it moldable? ( i want to build some transition up a wall)

2007-09-12 09:16:40 · 4 answers · asked by JakeSkate 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-12 08:49:45 · 3 answers · asked by V J 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am helping to organise a 40th birthday party and cannot decide how to decorate the venue. What would be the best way to decorate the tables. Also how to use the balloons, thinking of having latex ones filled with helium would it be best to put them on backs of chairs, centrepieces etc? any ideas?

and also what do you think colour wise and also what to put on the walls?

thanks any ideas are better than none but please only sensible ones!

2007-09-12 08:45:22 · 9 answers · asked by man_utd_chick 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Ive got a nice rose bush in my garden with a trellis (sorry about the spelling) on the wall. The bush just seems to be growing out instead of up, Ive tided some parts of the bush to the wall but nothing is happening! How do I tame it and make it grow upwards?!

2007-09-12 08:38:44 · 7 answers · asked by I carried a Water melon!! 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have bay windows which only allow a 1 3/4" clearance to the soffit above (this lies at the lowest part of a vaulted ceiling). I want to install window trim around them but think narrow trim looks wimpy. Can I install nice architectural trim through the rest of the home and skip the bay windows...perhaps detracting from no trim through the use of nice window treatments, i.e. roman shades? Or would this look awkward? Thanks!

2007-09-12 08:38:27 · 2 answers · asked by lil' k 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

How much will I save on my gas bill?

I am getting a new Carrier furnace at 96.6% efficient. (2 stage) It is replacing a furnace that is 33 to 40 years old and was at the most 60% efficient.

The highest gas bill the last people who lived in the house got was $428.00.

The last people kept their heater on 75 to 80 degrees during the winter. (I will be keeping it right at about 66 to 68)

Winters are VERY cold here. (NE Ohio) and we are going to be weather proofing some more. (Insulation, cracks around windows etc.)

If that would have been my bill what would the bill be now?

2007-09-12 08:35:26 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Mary ♥ 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

We picnic often, and so do the ants. What products or ?? can we try?
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2007-09-12 08:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

is there any instructions or PDF's on the net on how to change a puch mower air filter.

2007-09-12 08:25:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

before i re roof my house i want to solve the issue of the shingles cracking along every roof joist. the shingles are 20 years old. the deck boards are 1/2 inch plywood and are staggard when laid. i have soffetts and roof ridge vent. why would have cracking?

2007-09-12 08:25:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my mom is looking to pull up carpet in a 400sq ft living room and replace it with pretty much anything...what are some durable, kid friendly, affordable options? Right now it looks like the cheapest may be tile vinyl...is this correct?
Thanks in advance!

2007-09-12 08:19:15 · 6 answers · asked by khaozkitten 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-12 08:18:47 · 6 answers · asked by Jw 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-12 08:13:51 · 7 answers · asked by Rael3207 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I've seen hummingbirds in my yard twice just recently. I know I can look up on the net what plants they like, but I would like some info from y'all. Namely what plants do they seem to prefer, despite what the published info states. This is only the fourth time in my life that I've seen one, and I want to invite them into my yard.

2007-09-12 08:13:36 · 11 answers · asked by Spyderbear 6 in Garden & Landscape

why do people call wasps "jaspers" where did it come from i really cant work it out

2007-09-12 08:12:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

its my first time growing gourds and iv picked five that were ready and i left them in the sun for about a month they started out green and now are turning bright yellow is this normal or have i done something wrong

2007-09-12 08:12:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-12 08:05:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a push mower and one day it just started puttering in and out. It would rev high then low and act like it is going to stall.
Any troubleshooting ideas.
I have full tank gas, oil and throttle on high.

2007-09-12 07:57:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i watched this show secret spaces on HGTV and it just gave me a ton of ideas for how i would make my house with hidden rooms, passageways etc. One idea i think would be pretty cool is to make a tunnel that runs from the bottom of a outside pool to a hidden room inside your house that would be unacessible to anyone unless you swimmed there. Did anyone see the show or have a house with secret spaces?

2007-09-12 07:55:06 · 3 answers · asked by Balrog 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My coffee table is a little chipped on the edges, and my dining room table has been scratched by my cats. Idk if i shou djust buy a new dining room table or what, i put a cloth on it but it keeps being knocked off .do they sell stuff like that?

2007-09-12 07:50:54 · 5 answers · asked by whatup 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking to paint some broad "striping" on an interior wall of a retail showroom. I know the basics (masking, etc.) but I would like to know if there is a more efficiant way to accomplish this task... Or maybe you D.I.Y. painters out there have some industry secrets you can let me in on.

I look forward to your responses!

2007-09-12 07:43:57 · 6 answers · asked by AG 33 & A Third 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-12 07:42:59 · 8 answers · asked by sandy t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

spa sensations theratouch memory foam mattress
would be the official name I suppose.

Has anybody owned one?
Or does anyone have anything to say about them?

Are they comparable with the pricey version in terms of comfort or durability?

2007-09-12 07:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by retired 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a living room with no windows. There is very little light from a window in the kitchen. Are there any plants that will grow in there?

2007-09-12 07:27:22 · 5 answers · asked by TillieDillie 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

How do i remove the brick? Can i replace it with just a wall? What will be behind the brick? Is this a huge task?

2007-09-12 07:26:47 · 6 answers · asked by *RoCKsTaR* mommy of 1!! 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

They cut my dog's nails too short and she bled on the seat. Any suggestions to get the blood out would be great!!

2007-09-12 07:19:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

We were not aware that we had a (massive) leak until the water company shut our water off. After some investigating, we had a busted water main (about 3 ft in the ground, underneath the sidewalk) and paid $650 to have it fixed. Today, we received a water bill for $1,109. With a copy of the receipt from the plumber, will this be waived? Our normal monthly water bill is $30.

2007-09-12 07:17:38 · 13 answers · asked by Holly C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My roof is leaking and I know it takes thousands of dollars to get a new roof (the whole roof needs replaced). Do you know if roofers let you make payments or do you have to pay for it all up front? (I live in Kokomo, IN if you can recommend anyone!)

2007-09-12 07:09:09 · 4 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a light beige powder room with a dark (espresso) vanity and espresso mirror. The marble floor is a little darker then the walls but has streaks of dark brown through it. Would a darker trim around the floor and door look out of place?

2007-09-12 07:05:46 · 6 answers · asked by tigrlovr78 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Soon we will have to start using our furnices again and it is during these months that my house keeps getting cobb webs. I just can't keep up with getting rid of them. I see the webs but I've never seen a cobb; what do they look like and how do I get rid of them?

2007-09-12 07:05:41 · 2 answers · asked by tas211 6 in Other - Home & Garden

My dipshit roommate decided to feed my Venus Flytraps pieces of bacon (raw), while I was in the bathroom. I had the guys for less than 3 minutes and he's allready messing with them! So are they ok?? Thanks!

2007-09-12 07:00:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape