Home & Garden - 21 September 2007

I just got a really fabulous deal on Oil Rubbed Bronze locks for my security door and regular door since mine were getting very hard to unlock and turn the knobs. I would like to have these 3 new locks keyed to my existing lock so I will only need one key as before.

Can this be done? How much should I expect to pay at lowe's or home Depot?
Thanks for your help!!!

2007-09-21 08:19:52 · 6 answers · asked by AuntieKJ 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I managed to make a huge hole in my wall, how much will it cost to fix it myself and how much will it cost to have someone else do it? I don't need exact numbers, just is it going to be about $50 or closer to a couple hundred?

2007-09-21 08:16:36 · 9 answers · asked by Latefortea 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

In just about every apartment I've lived in and house I've been in has a window in front of the kitchen sink? Any idea why?

2007-09-21 08:06:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I knew there was mouse in the garage, but i never knew they would be able to come in my house!! RIght NOW, they have officially broke in to my kitchen and living room for food!! they're HUGE! around 20-30cm!! should i open all my windows to make my house cold? would that work? turn on the radio LOUD? HELP!!

2007-09-21 08:04:22 · 15 answers · asked by justinchen1215 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-21 07:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by hvacrjohn 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

do you have to have a proper cooker point for a 2115kw max
rated cooker ? or can it be plugged into the normal socket-answers from electricians only or people who definitely know please ??

2007-09-21 07:55:15 · 11 answers · asked by clog f 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am looking for some inexpensive Garden edging ideas to surround my entire yard perimeter. I like clean lines and the design is a kidney shape. Any ideas besides Plastic edging?

2007-09-21 07:53:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I want to learn how to dye yarn at home, specially mixing colors, exemple red, blue, pink,etc, Please, can somebody help me??

Thanks

2007-09-21 07:50:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-21 07:36:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We recently put up a ceramic back splash behind our sink but we didn't think to move the outlets so they would sit flush now our switchplates don't sit right and have gap between the plate and the outlet. Help please or advice??

2007-09-21 07:35:54 · 5 answers · asked by BIG JAKE 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-21 07:33:46 · 10 answers · asked by thomas b 1 in Garden & Landscape

I live in southern california and I have never seen anything like this insect. They are generally black and sometimes have red coloring on the top or underbelly. They have wings but I have never seen them fly. The largest I've seen them is about 1 centimeter. If you step on them it seems that lots of blood comes out. The most peculiar thing about them is that they connect to themselves from the back and walk around as if they united to become one. In sum it is a pretty ugly insect but I am extremely curious as to what kind of insect it is.

2007-09-21 07:18:40 · 3 answers · asked by bokimble 1 in Garden & Landscape

i recall planting a carrot top in my garden before and it sprang roots and started to grow, but died a little later when some worms started to eat the decaying portion under the ground.

but would it work? i.e. would they grow into more carrots

2007-09-21 07:03:52 · 2 answers · asked by bsmbahamas 1 in Other - Home & Garden

fan is outside on pad

2007-09-21 06:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by motown6054 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a mini rose bush in a pot. They are pink. I use miracle grow once a week. They are blooming nicely and regularly. The bloom gets full size, then after a couple of days, the color fades. I live in South Texas, and they get partial sun, but direct sun and heat. What is going on, how do I fix it.

Thanks!!!

2007-09-21 06:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by myaspappa 1 in Garden & Landscape

I watch alot of TLC and HGTV, I want to try to learn how to make things that seem pretty simple and basic. I have a few ideas from there but it requires using saws and other equipment I have no idea how to use. How do I learn, I do have a Fiance but he is nnot a hands on type of guy, I dont think he knows.

2007-09-21 06:28:59 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are renting a house and the landlord is expecting us to tear out carpet and install tiling in the whole bottom level of a large 2 story house.

2007-09-21 06:24:59 · 7 answers · asked by dspellings70 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a comforter that was given to me and it has not been used for years and has Florida stains on it which is essentially mildew I guess. What is the best way to clean it up?

2007-09-21 06:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by worknlakeside 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

Our sand stone house has too much grime on it. What would be the best way on cleaning it?

2007-09-21 06:14:19 · 3 answers · asked by haridis 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Green and dark spots on driveway

2007-09-21 06:13:15 · 5 answers · asked by Ghan S 1 in Garden & Landscape

While chopping up Tomatoes it appears that some of the seeds automatically fall up on the chopping board. Should I keep them for replanting next year? If , yes what is the proper procedure? Thanks.

2007-09-21 05:58:38 · 14 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Garden & Landscape

i bought 7 jeans and i need them to be altered into skinny jeans because they are too wide leg..any place??? i really want them to be good because they are 250 dollars..help.

2007-09-21 05:57:18 · 1 answers · asked by girl 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am researching honey crisp apple trees, and I am considering planting one in my back yard in the spring.

I understand that similar apple trees do not pollinate each other, and I must look for an early blooming apple or crab apple tree for pollination. At least I think that's correct.

My neighbor across the street has 2 apple trees in her back yard, I think one is crab apple and I'm not certain of the other type.

Is this too far away or would the crab apple tree in my neighbor's yard work for pollinating a tree in my back yard? I'm guessing the distance between the two trees would be something like 30 yards or so.

2007-09-21 05:53:08 · 2 answers · asked by katie 3 in Garden & Landscape

I'd like to plant it

2007-09-21 05:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by danigirl1964 1 in Garden & Landscape

i need the name of them for an art project.

2007-09-21 05:43:12 · 11 answers · asked by xangryxkissesx 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-21 05:41:15 · 18 answers · asked by Scott G 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-21 05:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by dazavooo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-21 05:21:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i got so much stuff alot antiques from my family pass on and them i got other stuff i want to unclutter but not get rid of family items from grandparents and on back
i want the house to feel lived in but where you can walk would help lol
to keep or not

2007-09-21 04:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Has been serviced regularly and taken care of nicely

2007-09-21 04:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by Mark R 1 in Garden & Landscape