Home & Garden - 20 September 2007

The tree appears to be dying in the areas where this stuff is. What is it, and how do I get rid of it? Will the tree survive?

2007-09-20 12:52:00 · 4 answers · asked by Magaroni 5 in Garden & Landscape

a book told me about fun with a grape and microwave and now it burned the top of my microwave how do i get it out

2007-09-20 12:32:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

What kind of wood makes the best drift wood? How do you prepare it for you tank?

2007-09-20 12:27:37 · 5 answers · asked by starlit_rain 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Most of the places I go to don't have herb seeds at this time of year, and the one that does only has spearmint and peppermint. I got the spearmint, but is there really such thing as a chocolate mint plant? Does it taste any good?

2007-09-20 12:19:59 · 5 answers · asked by JacyW 2 in Garden & Landscape

What kind of wood makes the best drift wood? How do you prepare it for you tank?

2007-09-20 12:15:00 · 2 answers · asked by starlit_rain 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have lots of trees on my property and every fall I rake up lots of leaves from my driveway, walkway, and small lawn. I have tried composing them, but I never have enough grass and kitchen waist to even out the ratio.

I have visited two local coffee houses and I pick up there left over coffee grinds and that helps the pile out for about a week or two.

Is there anything else I can do to help speed up the composting? Fall is on its way and I haven't even finished composting last fall (or the fall befor that!) leaves yet! O.o

2007-09-20 11:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by Sean B 3 in Garden & Landscape

Other than baking soda. There used to be a product called Jubilee years ago however they have taken it off of the store shelves and I'm unable to find an equivalent.

2007-09-20 11:18:12 · 8 answers · asked by Debster2525 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a Jet Pilot MVP woman's vest that has gotten grungy. Can I just hand wash it with Woolite? Or should I use no soap products at all? There is no tag for how to clean it and I don't see anything on their website regarding cleaning.

2007-09-20 11:10:02 · 1 answers · asked by aka Astra 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hi! I have tried to research this question on my own and can't seem to find an answer. It is about a tree I have in my yard here in So. California. This tree (literally) sheds once a year. The first stage is when it develops it's "flower". This looks like a small off white or very pale yellow puff ball. When it sheds it looks almost as if it's snowed in our yard. Tiny hair like pieces and seeds come down and cover the yard. It causes many people to have an allergic reaction. After all of this "fur" falls a tiny maroon berry grows and falls off. Let me add that the tree started off looking like a large bush and has grown huge. It's leaves are small and dark green. It also attracts bees when it is flowering. Anyone know a name??

2007-09-20 11:09:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

LOL!

2007-09-20 10:59:01 · 9 answers · asked by sara 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-20 10:58:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a cable wire coming up through the floor about 1 foot from the wall in my Living Room from the Basement. I am getting ready to put down laminate hardwoods, and cannot have a wire coming through the floor. What do I need to do in order to be able to relocate the wire to the wall and place a cable co-axle plate on it?

2007-09-20 10:48:54 · 6 answers · asked by Richard 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

she is lazy....she cleans once a week but she does terrible job...when i was cleaning their shower i found alot of soap scum how can i make her better at cleaning?

2007-09-20 10:46:28 · 19 answers · asked by Newlywed 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Its hard carrying a 16 pack several miles home.

2007-09-20 10:41:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

If so, did you ever come up with a solution to the problem?

2007-09-20 10:39:12 · 10 answers · asked by sara 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

How do you remove mildew from a material that resembles a potato sack/canvas material?
My kids left a beach bag on the floor of my shed and now it is all mildew.
I tried Oxyclean-------nothing.
I tried leaving it in the sun for a week-------nothing.
I tried Grease Lightning----------nothing.

I do not want to use bleach being it has a solar changing color print on it and dark green handles. Any suggestions?

OH! and where do you find "bluing" (what brand is it called and look like) for whiting whites?
Not in Walmart or my local grocery store.

2007-09-20 10:38:45 · 2 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

Do I just bung it in wish the powder/detergent? There are 3 seperate trays in the draw
HELP!!

2007-09-20 10:33:05 · 7 answers · asked by medler 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

if i were to use a plunger to suck all the poop out of my pants would it work?

2007-09-20 10:32:05 · 3 answers · asked by mr. cheese 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I spilled some pasta sauce (alfredo, not marinara) on my modal/cotton/Lycra shirt, and it left a small oily-looking spot. What products can I use to get it out? How should I wash the shirt?

Please help - this shirt is brand new and I don't want to throw it out!

2007-09-20 10:29:44 · 6 answers · asked by truefirstedition 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

where can i get the thing that connects two twins to make it a king bed? i went to linens and things and they didnt carry it. does anyone know what store carries it for sure. thanks

2007-09-20 10:24:33 · 3 answers · asked by onyxhotel28 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We recently cleaned our house and tried to clean our tuop bedroom windows which had some sort of clear water looking stains on them. My mom thinks its acid rain or something and we`ve tried vinegar, window cleaner plus, rubbing alcohol, amonia, and two other cleaners offered by some window specialists. Wondering if anybody else has any suggestions on removing window stains. Also, I don`t know if this has any importance but my dad thinks the windows are defective and trapped some water in between the panes or something. I`ve seen at least 3 of our neighbors replacing their upper level bedroom windows as well as their sliding glass door. Is it defective or can I try something else to clean it?

2007-09-20 10:20:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

It's part of my homework.

2007-09-20 10:14:32 · 8 answers · asked by Julie Albright 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-20 10:04:29 · 20 answers · asked by cvjade 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

if i put a shirt in the washing machine si it possible fro it to shrink?

2007-09-20 10:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by MK 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Kitchen worktop to bottom of wall units.

2007-09-20 09:44:17 · 10 answers · asked by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Will this type of wax and cleaner product discolor the grout?
Or will it actually seal it?

2007-09-20 09:14:10 · 5 answers · asked by JON Z 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've done the news paper, the kindling, fire lighters, set it going lovely, put the coal on and it still doesn't work. It works for a bit, but not what you'd call a long lasting flame for the evening. It's an open fire, as aposed to the glass shut door type. Maybe I need wood?

2007-09-20 09:02:42 · 2 answers · asked by Damo 2 in Other - Home & Garden

movers dropped our dresser and crushed 1 corner. i have patched corner with plastic wood but surface does not match the rest of bureau. I live in Frederick MD

2007-09-20 09:00:21 · 2 answers · asked by Fredric MD boy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

is it possible to power a little kids go cart with a ryobi 31cc weedeater engine?

2007-09-20 08:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by lunit49c 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

man this is so irritating. time and time again after 45 min of having a light load in different dryers, my stuff still doesn't get dry. its usually my socks and that frustates me beyond imagination because i want to put on a warm dry pair when im done. but i noticed my boxer briefs are still damp too. the towel doesnt bother me and suprising enough the jeans are usually dry. i even took everything out and let the socks dry by themselves for another cycle and it didnt work

2007-09-20 08:52:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry