Home & Garden - 6 October 2007

2007-10-06 08:54:26 · 5 answers · asked by kt_brown2003 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My mom is a newcomer to plants and she's surprised that some plants she bought are blooming so beautifully. She has begonias and a plant called coleus that she has planted in some flower boxes in the yard. First, they're outgrowing the flower boxes and she doesn't know how to take care of them for the fall and winter since we live in the midwest. What care does she need to take with them for the winter or will they just die and she just has to get new one's next year? Thanks.

2007-10-06 08:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by CALAVA 5 in Garden & Landscape

While cleaning the underside of my lawnmower the other day, I tilted it to the wrong side - with the air filter facing down. Some oil came out through the air filter, so I had to replace that, but the engine does not start. Does anyone know what part(s) need(s) to be replaced/cleaned ?

2007-10-06 08:47:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We Previously have a Prima 3400 XL. Now It turns on and off on the GFCI.

Its feature:
Filter pump with a flow at 3 head of 1000gph makiit suitable to run filters of up to 2500 gallons capacity - max flow 1800gph and max head 15

The pump was run dry when there was a blackout of electricity. Any suggestion for a pump that can handle some solids (fine leaves) and does not die when the water is out. Perhaps turns off automatically when there is no water.

The pump is for a cascading waterfalls about 500 gallons water in it. 30 feet in length. Around 3 feet vertical height from the top to the bottom of the stream.

High efficiency is a plus coz it runs 24/7

2007-10-06 08:39:23 · 2 answers · asked by Benjie C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My chainsaw chain broke. I got another but I cannot put it on. For some reason it doesn't fit. It is the right size.
Help.

2007-10-06 08:35:05 · 7 answers · asked by DLA 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was in walmart the other day purchasing *Gain* and noticed Walmart now even has their own brand (good value) laundry soap. I think it was called Everyday Elegance(?) A friend of mine was with me also getting laundry soap and she picked up this large liquid bottle called Xtra. I noticed BOTH of these are way cheaper then what I pay for Gain and am wondering if any of you have used them, and if so what is your opinion of them? Ive been using Gain and All for as far back as I can remember and if I can save a few bucks in the laundry department as with most people Im all for it.

Thank you

2007-10-06 08:30:37 · 10 answers · asked by texas_angel_wattitude 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I want to get rid of this foul smell.... i tried clorox but no use..... please help me !!!!

2007-10-06 08:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by kittyy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-06 08:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by designer77 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The washing machine stops before it has reached full cycle- I have to turn it off, turn the dial round again full turn and then switch it on again and then it does the final spin but still stops short of completion, leaving clothes that are still soaking wet and water left in the drum. I tried to check the pipes- couldn't open the U bend pipes under the sink but unscrewed the pipe leading to the washing machine and noticed it was gunged up with gungy stuff- smelly too. Think the water maybe blocked by pipe blockage- may not be able to spin out properly. Also, when I run the tap it takes a while for sink water to drain. I could get a plumber to unblock pipes/drain but would that sort out the problem with the dial- is it stopping short of the full cycle because of the drainage problem or is it just faulty? Is a dial expensive to mend? Is it time I got a new washing machine or is this just a drainage problem?

2007-10-06 08:23:26 · 14 answers · asked by Peace 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

he water softner system cost around $500 at Lowes and with installation and everything it will roughly be $1000 (including reverse osmosis filteration).

On the other hand, we had a representative from GE-Aqua-pure selling water softner+osmosis system with installation for $2900. He claims the system is better than HomeDepot and other places. Does anyone has experience to share with water softners. Thanks

2007-10-06 08:17:39 · 2 answers · asked by Amit Gupta 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I plan on scatering the seeds and covering them with loose soil and hope they come up in the spring

2007-10-06 08:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

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2007-10-06 08:02:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

The toliet in question is in my basement, hasen't been hooked up in years, and has a rusted metal flange on it, i've bought a new flange, but after some inspecting it was brought to my attention that the old rusted flange was *leaded* in whatever that means. For the most part the flange is still in place, but unfortantly the little *hooks* that hold the bolts are rusted, is there any type of cement, or glue that could be used to hold these down, the toliet only has to be used for one night, and please don't say *call a plumber* if i could i would have already.

2007-10-06 07:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by iceheart834 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I seem to have some hornets in my bedroom and I am not sure how they got in there. When they get in, they seem to fly towards the single bedroom window and they don't go anywhere else. I believe my mother sprayed some flea and tick spray around some open places (cracks, openings, etc) and I'm not sure if that is helping much, there is a graveyard of bees at the base of the window in the bedroom which means something is killing them after they get in. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to control this? We currently have an out-of-control hornets nest out front of our house i will be spraying this evening. Is there anything I should look out for? Thanks :-)

2007-10-06 07:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by fishman624 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm trying to get a ballpark figure on wiring a 2000 square foot house with a 200 amp service. Is there an outline that I can follow somewhere? Any advice or pricing guidelines I can go by?

2007-10-06 07:04:20 · 2 answers · asked by norskybh8 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The health dept. is evaluating/testing ALL septic tanks in the county. They want to be sure they are not dumping inappropriate waste into nearby streams and properly function. The health dept guy wants me to show him where the "effuent pipe" or distal most terminal/run-off pipe is "after" the septic bed. He wants to collect a sample of the water from that point. The system is 18 years old and trouble-free. I am not the original owner I live in a woods that includes heavy brush. I can't locate this point. There was a diagram drawn in the records but no measurements. I have been studying the ground and pushing a steel rod into the ground. for two weeks. I have dug up a couple of indentations and what might seem like soft spots. I even tried "brass rods" to see if they will cross. I am running water (with a hose) in the bed system (after the tanks) to see if I can find a wet area. How am I going to locate this ...any ideas ??? Thanking you in advance!

2007-10-06 07:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by Steve 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

i share a room with my sister and there are screens in the middle to keep privacy.. i personally wouldnt mind i twithout the screens but that's a different story.. the room looks cramped and messy like this and there's no way my sister will let me get rid of the screens.
has anyone got any suggestions?
because when i'm in a messy environment i get reallllly irritable, also, my sister is a really messy person and if i ask her to stop she will only get angry at me.
suggestions?

cheers (Y)

xo

2007-10-06 07:00:35 · 9 answers · asked by SmexiiGirrl 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

from the casing without having to pull up the pvc it's in (casing).

2007-10-06 06:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by laurasnoopybart 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-06 06:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Katie B 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

What's the best online site 2 order roses? I heard some have guarantees? How could they do that? I'm looking for The Love and Peace rose. I'm in Dublin, CA. (northern)

2007-10-06 06:22:32 · 4 answers · asked by ... 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-06 06:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by Charlesjulian N 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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!. Carpet

2. Hardwood Floors

3. Laminated Wood Floors

4. Ceramic / Porcelain Tiles

5. Fiber Types

6. Any Other ( Specify)

I prefer Carpets mostly for theit underfoot warmth.

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2007-10-06 06:14:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

direct the "asker" of the question, to check with their local county agricultural Dept. or Agency? If they "are" master gardeners, shouldn't they be able to answer the question outright on their own with the horticultural knowledge they supposedly received? Just curious!

2007-10-06 05:56:38 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Billy Ray♥ Valentine 7 in Garden & Landscape

I'd like to buy/rent a porta potty unit like you see at fairs, construction sites, etc., to place in the area near my barn, so I don't have to run back to the house at such times. What do I need to know about this idea? What's the best way to obtain one? empty it? maintain it? etc., What costs, problems am I likely to encounter?

2007-10-06 05:56:37 · 2 answers · asked by Arthur of El Mirage 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi everyone, I need to buy a hitch plus the ball and wiring from uhaul, they charge $45/hr to install it...but my husband is very handy so i think he can install it, but we need it in a hurry does anyone know how long it takes to install,.

is it very complicated to install ? as i said hubby is extremely handy, but approximately how many hrs does it take to install,

2007-10-06 05:55:08 · 7 answers · asked by WellaTeam 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Can Clemintimes last throught the winter outside? Or can they be brought indoors?

2007-10-06 05:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-06 05:43:41 · 6 answers · asked by MIke T 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm renting, so I can't paint my room. What would you use on a wall in this situation? In the past, I have tacked up wrapping paper, carpet remnants, fence pieces, curtains and posters. But this space I'm moving into is HUGE and I have no idea what to fill it with! The cheaper, the better. Something that makes a good visual impact is also important, obviously.

2007-10-06 05:40:38 · 4 answers · asked by newwavepony 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi Everyone,
My name is amit, i want to buy stylesh chinese bed which cost me about Rs. 5000 to 7000. Anyone tell me where can i buy in jammu.
Thanx

2007-10-06 05:39:02 · 1 answers · asked by amitsareen127 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

It usually clicks when I try to light to stove tops and then the flame comes. The oven is also not going on.

Any ideas what could have happened?

Please be specific because I have no idea about any of this stuff.

2007-10-06 05:38:08 · 4 answers · asked by AntDU 5 in Maintenance & Repairs