Home & Garden - 4 October 2007

Hi everyone, RScott and I were wondering what you grew up calling the Armadillidium vulgare. We thought it would be interesting to find out if different cultures and countries had different names for them. If you don't know what that is then you may recognize it by a few of it's nicknames like Pill bug, Roley Poley, or Tiggy Hog. I for one called it a Roley Poley. What did you call it?

2007-10-04 09:56:29 · 18 answers · asked by Sptfyr 7 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-04 09:49:54 · 3 answers · asked by Marty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I carpet was soaked and began to smell moldy and of mildew. We called the rental office day after day and they kept saying they would send someone and we waited almost 2 weeks. I'm pregnant and couldn't even sleep in m,y bedroom b/c of the terrible smell (had 2 sleep on the couch). I ended up ripping out the carpet in the room because it was nothing that could be done for it. We had it professionally cleaned & everything. Anyways...our lease will be up in december and I was wondering if we could have it replaced (if so, how?) or should we just leave it as is (i know there is a strong possiblity they will try 2 charge us...but they never came!!!)Thanks in advance.

2007-10-04 09:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by .:Adrians' So Handsome:. 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

She uses butane.

2007-10-04 09:35:13 · 5 answers · asked by yellow_rose_of_texas10 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for a color to paint my bedroom. Everything is leopard print. Any suggestions??

2007-10-04 09:24:37 · 10 answers · asked by Kylie 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Trying to decide what plants to plant in a fully shaded garden in zone 6. Looking for something that will have leaves in the winter to complement Hostas in the summer...ideas??

2007-10-04 09:22:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I accidentally used a rough sponge to clean the outside of our landlord's skylights and now they are scratched and hazy. Is there anyway to get them clear again without damage?? Help!!

2007-10-04 09:22:18 · 5 answers · asked by shancym 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I don't have poison Ivy in the Yard. The previous owners planted the ground cover Ivy and it is growing up the side of my house. I suffer from a lung disorder so I can't keep up with the growth.

2007-10-04 09:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

There is wood flooring underneath, i would love to have wood flooring in my kitchen! There are 2 layers of linoleum and i can tell the very first layer has been there for many many years. can any one give me advice about restoeing the floors and removing the glue and what the price may cost to do such a project? thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-04 09:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by jEsS 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Just today, I found my light switch is vibrating, I immediately thought this could be a symptom of electricity leaking. So I used a continuity tester and found there is electricity on the surface of the metal switch, also tests on ceiling light and other switches in the house turns out positive.

I am getting a bit worried, I need some expert advise. if this is a urgent problem or what kind of a job are need to fix this.

Thank you.

2007-10-04 08:58:55 · 12 answers · asked by Yangyanzhe 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-04 08:58:20 · 4 answers · asked by angela 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Weed wacking or mowing? ..... and why?

2007-10-04 08:58:01 · 1 answers · asked by Shmooks 7 in Other - Home & Garden

I need to make two Thanksgiving Centerpieces for a nursing home. They must be at least 2x2. The director would like to enjoy them Mon-Fri of Thanksgiving week.

Now my question is: SILK OR FRESH.

I'd love to go fresh, but I can never be sure how long they'll last. So if I give them on Mon and they've wilted by Thu...

2007-10-04 08:45:35 · 3 answers · asked by TX Mom 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-04 08:35:13 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-04 08:28:00 · 2 answers · asked by sunburned 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a pond that is roughly 2 1/2 feet deep with goldfish and minnows, can I keep my fountian running all winter? If not, can I let my pond freeze over(surface freezes, layer of water underneath remaines liquid) and what should I do with the fountain/filter, can it stay in the pond?

2007-10-04 08:22:43 · 4 answers · asked by meatismurder90 3 in Garden & Landscape

Do join us!

2007-10-04 08:09:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I have a water outlet for a washer in my new house but the idiots who installed it didn't put a trap in there to prevent sewer gas. (wasn't able to discover it until a year after i bought the house and got a washer). Is there any way, other than ripping out the walls to redo the pipes, to put some sort of trap ?

Thanks!

2007-10-04 08:03:01 · 5 answers · asked by bagelboy8 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to cut round slabs of 3/4 plywood. I have almost all the common power tools.

2007-10-04 07:51:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

If I insulate all my windows with the styrofoam type insulation plus plastic over this along with heavy blankets, throw rugs on all floors, heat tape outside on pipes and in working order, water left trickling indoors, and plenty of warm blankets to use will my home remain warm to get through the winter. I live in lower part of Michigan (Macomb County) in a small older model type mobile home. I have heat tape outside on my pipes and I can eliminate any drafts by insulating all drafts from any windows as mentioned above. I have tried asking this question or similar a number of times and have yet to get any answers other than kerosene heaters (which i am against as they can cause fires, or space heaters which I hear can run the electric bill sky high) I am trying very hard to get someone to please come and look at my furnace which isnt working but so far no luck so I want to prepare myself in the meantime. Government assistance wont help because according to them I do not qualify.

2007-10-04 07:50:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-04 07:47:50 · 4 answers · asked by loves_virginia_fall 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i want to have a house warming party, but i dont know weather to re do what i need to do or should i wait?

2007-10-04 07:37:48 · 7 answers · asked by kierstin B 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-04 07:36:01 · 1 answers · asked by Ali z 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ie 1 4 the ketchen and one 4 bath room and sone old ones for relay dirty jobs
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2007-10-04 07:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Well, I'm going for a relaxing theme- and I've been watching a lot of Design on a Dime (luv that show!!) on HGTV, and I'm thinking about a nice, Moroccan theme. I've seen a lot of turquoise and purple on the wall color, but I'm going for more of deep, rich, tones, like maybe deep reds, golds, chocolatey browns, and rustic oranges, and maybe inlcude a little bit of the purple and turquoise in accent pieces, like a rug and pillows. Since I'm doing my bedroom, and it's quite small, I'm thinking about a funton for a bed, and some chairs for additional seating, and an armoire (sp?) for my TV and additional storage. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS:
I have mirrored closets! So, what's a way for making those closets looks more moroccan, but not too pricy?
Thanks so much! Good answers please!

~Danielle~

2007-10-04 07:29:25 · 6 answers · asked by Grr 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-04 07:26:26 · 8 answers · asked by Nick UK 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-04 07:26:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

my house was built in 1963, there are two fire places each with its own flue, contained in the same brick chimney. short of having an inspection, what can i do to determine if its fire worthy?

2007-10-04 07:24:04 · 11 answers · asked by vinchenzo_d_gymbag 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I got this used fridge from a friend in July...it's not old and hadn't been used long. For the past few weeks, I have not wanted to make any ice or offer refrigerated water to any of my guests because they both taste somewhat like windex. The water is bought at a vending machine. This refrigerator is plain in that it does not have any water lines going through it. I place vending machine water in a pitcher and put it in the refrigerator as well as place the vending machine water in ice trays and in the freezer. I've tasted the water from the vending machine and it tastes great until I have to refrigerate it. I thought I might need to put a box of baking soda in both the refrigerator and freezer. I turned the temperature down some more and then back up to normal and I can't get it to change the taste. Is there maybe a service I have to have done to it? Is this potentially harmful to me for drinking it? Most importantly, how can I get the unit to not ruin the taste of my water & ice?

2007-10-04 07:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by V 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-04 07:20:28 · 1 answers · asked by scarletta 1 in Garden & Landscape