Home & Garden - 27 September 2007

I planted two blueberry bushes in the spring (one early season & one late season). Both had labels that they should produce fruit in the very first year, which the early season one did. The late season one never did. Both appear to be doing ok except that their leaves are turning red (fall in the northeast), yet we have not had a frost so far. Is there a soil deficiency that could be causing this & what should I do to counteract it?

2007-09-27 08:41:31 · 10 answers · asked by Penn State Princess 3 in Garden & Landscape

I have like five ant hills in my frontyard, but don't know how to get rid of them. What should I buy or any recommendations?

2007-09-27 08:41:20 · 6 answers · asked by f1pper07 1 in Garden & Landscape

These are first year plants in my yard so MAYBE 4 feet tall and very thin branches protruding from all around.

How do I cut it (or leave it be) to develop the few trunk like stalks I see every spring get clipped at around 6 feet tall to resemble huge bouquettes in late summer/ early fall?

2007-09-27 08:40:38 · 3 answers · asked by Greywolf 6 in Garden & Landscape

I have sanded down a varnished table to bare wood.I have given it a coat of oil based coloured varnish 3 days later it is still tacky! I did it in warm dry conditions.The wood is tropical hardwood.

2007-09-27 08:38:35 · 11 answers · asked by daisyrider21 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I either drowned it or burnt it up in the sun... I dont know. I shouldnt be trying this at home... lol!

2007-09-27 08:32:52 · 6 answers · asked by plainfieldcletusblue 4 in Garden & Landscape

I want to replace sliding closet doors with the bifold type of doors. How hard are these to install? I'm a bit of a do it yourselver but by no means am I a pro. Is this something I should attempt to do myself? Are there tips or suggestions or things to be aware of before I attempt this project? Any advice about measuring or installation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...

2007-09-27 08:29:46 · 4 answers · asked by yoga guy 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in the Inland Empire of Southern California and it gets massively hot in the summer, and I HATE to have to use so much water for grass, which my dogs pee on and kill anyway. Some parts of my yard have rock walkways (which they avoid and pee on my flowers instead) and wood chip paths which is too hard to clean their poo out of and they drag half of it in the house. I was looking at fake grass, but the only kind that can stand up to dog pee is WAY too expensive for me. And I absolutely will not put down concrete.
I have a bunch of empty dirt areas which is driving me crazy.
Any creative, relatively simple, suggestions as to what I can put down to have a "pee proof" yard?

2007-09-27 08:21:14 · 6 answers · asked by earthlover7 4 in Garden & Landscape

i suffer from chronic pain from arthritis and find heat helps used electric under blanket prior to getting new bed which is great but miss the heat no smut please

2007-09-27 08:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by taz 3 in Other - Home & Garden

i just need details on it. I've had it for almost a month now and the leaves keep dying and im not sure whether to put it in the sun or shade. please help.

2007-09-27 08:16:23 · 2 answers · asked by Katie R 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-27 08:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by Evan 2 in Garden & Landscape

is it worth £500pounds ?

2007-09-27 08:12:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a Bissell Little Green Clean Machine and I'm wondering how to make the solution that I would put in the vac to clean up any stain on the carpet. Any ideas?

2007-09-27 08:09:29 · 3 answers · asked by Jeska J 4 in Cleaning & Laundry

I guess I may not have left enough gap against the wall - but sure did leave at approx 5-10mm

I have yet to pull up the beading to check - but before I do...

Could there be any other causes - and is there a method to fix?

Thanks.

2007-09-27 08:06:03 · 14 answers · asked by katy k 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

http://razzmyass.tripod.com/mysonandispictures/id4.html

Its the wooden one (not the metal EE cart)

I need someone to strip it down and revarnish it, polyurethane maybe and also repaint the metal areas on it. I would provide all materials I just need labor costs.

I am getting bids from people, I just do not have time to do it myself and need it done by january.

Does anyone have any knowledge what a good labor price is for someone to do this so I know?

I appreciate it.

2007-09-27 08:02:07 · 3 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am a woman and I want to try to do some work on the outside of my home myself.

2007-09-27 07:53:47 · 4 answers · asked by texaspharmacytech 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My boyfriend works with it daily and is getting fed up with it. Does anyone know of something that repels or at least removes insulation after working with it? Thanks for any help!

2007-09-27 07:50:35 · 8 answers · asked by jsssika 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok, so i'm mowing my lawn last week and i hit a big stick. Long story short, my neighbor had to tip the mower upside down to fix a problem with the blade. It was upside down for a few minutes, and when we turn it right-side-up, the oil and gas kinda poured out the top. So we start it back up, and it runs for about a minute, but spewing white smoke the whole time. Then it just stops running.

We checked the oil, and it was low, so we got more oil and added it. We also added more gas because it was low, and replaced the spark-plug since that was probably filled with oil or gas. But now, will plenty of oil and gas and a new spark plug, it still won't start.

It's been like 5 days, and we've tried starting it each day, and the first time you pull the cord it almost starts but doesn't. Then every pull after that it doesn't come close to starting. Then we try again the next day and the same thing happens.

Please help with any (useful) suggestions. Thanx.

2007-09-27 07:45:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have kept mine in the hall closet but now winter is near and people will have their coats in the closet.. I put into the garage for now.. Not sure if it will warp it or the belt being the weather changing and all??

2007-09-27 07:31:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am spraying my new color and the next section has the electric line attached to fascia.Will I be able to spray here without shocking myself . will electricity transfer thru mist?

2007-09-27 07:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by Raymond C 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have fresh running water..no well... We just want to install it on our playground for the kids to experience a manual water pump. Can it be attached to running water? Do I need a tank? Help! Thank YOU!

2007-09-27 07:25:10 · 4 answers · asked by Country Girl 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i'm gonna go pledge mine,now.

It's always so much fun watching the cats jump up on the table ,when it's all nice and slippery, like that. ; )
~Laurie

2007-09-27 07:22:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

placeing the lable right on the towels may cause holes...on my new product...

2007-09-27 07:21:43 · 2 answers · asked by ladywithheart59 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Please could anybody help me.
I Have switched the cental heating back on today, but 2 of the 4 Radiators up stairs and 1 of the 2 downstairs are still cold where as the others are red hot.
I have bled every Radiator, but still have the same problem, is there anybody who might be able to help me.

2007-09-27 07:19:58 · 13 answers · asked by richard_beckham2001 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son has a project for school where we have to collect 25 wildflowers. I have put them in wax paper and taped the sides together, but they still seem to wilt or dry up. You can't even tell what kind of flower it was. Any suggestions.

2007-09-27 07:16:57 · 6 answers · asked by gator 2 in Garden & Landscape

I'm getting a house and had a survey done, and it said un-insulated cold water tanks in the loft.
What would happen if I left it un-insulated?
Can I do the insulation myself?
How uch would it cost, roughly?

2007-09-27 07:06:27 · 7 answers · asked by WelshLad 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am replacing the hardware on my chest. The knobs are screwed on, but the pulls just have a post in them, maybe glued? How do I get em off? There is nothing to unscrew, and so far, I haven't been able to pry them out.

2007-09-27 07:01:47 · 2 answers · asked by Jeremy S 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-09-27 07:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by rebecca R 1 in Garden & Landscape

i asked this question once already but i forgot the answer there was a person that said put a bag of water and what in it and hang it some where and the flies will stay away if you remember this question please email me again thank you

2007-09-27 07:00:47 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine_miller5 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am moving back to the USA soon. I want to bring home some small appliances I have bought while living here. Specifically I have a food processor and a laptop computer that plug in and run on 240. How can I use the food processor or else how can I charge my laptop?

2007-09-27 06:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by personalgrowthnow 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-09-27 06:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by Pierre N 2 in Cleaning & Laundry