Home & Garden - 18 October 2007

2007-10-18 13:14:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

They were obviously uncared for and all the flowers had dried out. However, they still had the pungent aroma of life. I checked the stims and they were still green.

What do I do now? Do I cut all the flowers off? The potted mixture was really dry and I have already watered it.

Now I just want to do what I can to revive them.

So....do I take them back to the trash bin or do you have a cure for the trash bin mums?

Thanks

2007-10-18 13:06:27 · 8 answers · asked by naharashia 2 in Garden & Landscape

Would screws be better? Or do I have to use one of those stick-on 3M thingies?

2007-10-18 13:04:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Ok so recently we removed our gas pool heater, so all I have left is a really powerful LP outlet. We also recently bought a huge, gas guzzling grill. Like it has 3 massive steel tube burners, a side burner, and an infrared burner too. My question is this, can I connect my grill directly to the gas pipe so I won't need to a cylinder? It's maybe a 12 foot distance. If i can, what type of pipes/hoses should/can I use? Will having a direct inlet of gas make a big difference in grill performance over a cylinder?

2007-10-18 13:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by Zain A 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-18 13:00:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have used the flat top stove cleaner in the past. But recently I've just been washing it with water and a soft cloth, and then wiping it with a clean towel, and the results are pretty much the same as they would be with the cleaner. They both work well, but the cleaner takes much more time to use.

What do you do with yours??

2007-10-18 12:58:13 · 8 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

don't really want to 'try' a chain saw nor do i have one.....just want to know what has worked best for a 'straight' horizonal cut...

2007-10-18 12:57:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It started growing about a month ago. I don't believe in using pesticides, so I didn't do anything to stop it. It finally killed the smaller plants, and is on its way to getting the larger ones.

What could I have done to prevent this? I grew zinnias last year (in the same spot) and they lasted a long time, without fungus.

2007-10-18 12:56:14 · 10 answers · asked by BrooklynInMyBones 3 in Garden & Landscape

What causes the pink mold or mildew in showers?

2007-10-18 12:52:54 · 9 answers · asked by Becky 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

middle one and it has clusters of red berries. It is growing on our firewood and seems to be coming from the neighbour's yard. I'm hoping it's not poisonous.

2007-10-18 12:52:25 · 6 answers · asked by KHB74 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-18 12:45:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-18 12:44:27 · 9 answers · asked by Mary O 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

its getting worse and we would like to know what the seller usually does to fix the problem... Buy back the house or fix the foundation

2007-10-18 12:33:06 · 8 answers · asked by maui 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am making some glass block decorations and need to drill a 3/4" hole in the bottom to string lights up into. Please help! Thanks.

2007-10-18 12:17:11 · 10 answers · asked by caromelheart 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-18 12:03:17 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-18 12:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by I 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

im using lysol 4 in 1 but if you have better ones tell me please

2007-10-18 11:58:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I am about to move in to a studio/small loft apartment and want someone to design furniture layout/ paint/ accesories for it. I am tired of my furniture that I have at my current place that my parents gave me when I first moved out about a year ago. It doesn't really reflect my style at all.

I see pieces of furniture that I like all the time in magazines and showrooms, but I don't really know how to put it all together with paint and in the specific space nor do I have the time. The apartment is only 700 sq. ft, and it has somewhat of a unique layout. I just want it to look good, but I can't afford a $5000 designer like the ones listed in ASID... I like mostly modern design, but it has to be comfortable too.

Does anyone have any experience with hiring an art school student to do their interior design and complete their school work at the same time? What about store interior designers? Hmmm...

Thanks!!

2007-10-18 11:48:02 · 2 answers · asked by Christina 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I planted two 7 ft. sugar maple trees last March in my yard. One of the trees greened up beautiful in the Spring--the other planted only 12 ft away in the same soil was slow to leaf out in the Spring--- later in the early summer it started turning a pale yellow--brownish color leaves while the other one did beautiful. I hand watered both and used osmocote fertilizer in the Spring on both --same amt.--- They are planted in the same kind of soil--about 12 ft apart--still one did well and the other acts as tho it wants to die. These trees were expensive and I hate to lose one-- The only thing I know that could possibly be the problem is they are 3 ft away from the drive way. could this affect one and not the other? I sprayed with malathion spray, thinking it could be a bug problem--no results--- then I sprayed with a fungicide thinking it could be fungus. Please tell me what is wrong with this one tree and what will make it come out green next Spring?

2007-10-18 11:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by dirtdabber 3 in Garden & Landscape

I bought it in a regular plastic bag from the grocery store. They shouldn't be too old....

2007-10-18 11:42:58 · 6 answers · asked by Gooble G 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Whoever built my steps to my basement must have been dropping acid or something. They are the most messed up things I've ever seen. I have to walk down them sideways so I don't fall. The steps themselves are about 4" deep with a normal 7" rise. They are a complete danger and I am shocked that the house passed inspection when it was for sale. Go figure? So, how do I go about fixing them so I can walk down them normally? Thank you in advance for responses.

2007-10-18 11:39:36 · 4 answers · asked by kindabi_chy1 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

She said there were about half a dozen in the sink, she has used bleach and boiling water on the sink, but then said she saw four on her ceiling. She has checked around the cupboards etc, but can't find any source. Is it possible they have come from outside. Her house is very clean, so I can't see any problem regarding that.
Where do they come from, and how do you get rid of them.
I have just had her screaming down the phone as she is terrified of them, but I don't live near her to go and help.
Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-10-18 11:38:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

& what will make you keep your old things? ..

e.g redecorate.. etc..

2007-10-18 11:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by mino 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Well, my room is dowstairs by the basment and if crawling with ladybugs! There all over my ceiling. I tried vaccuming them but theres so many. How can I get rid of this problem?

2007-10-18 11:27:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Here's the problem....we're out of water and I don't know where to pour the bucket of water or how much to pour. In the bowl or in the back? I've never had to do this before.

2007-10-18 11:11:20 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a tile shower. I noticed that the bottom of one wall was rather "spongy". I took a closer look and water has seeped in and rotted some of the board behind the tiles. The "spongy" damaged area seems to be limited to a 2x3 section on one wall, and a 4x3 section on a second wall. All other areas seem OK.

What is the best way to fix this?

2007-10-18 11:10:14 · 6 answers · asked by sting 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My dad likes to save used things from things he finds liked broken down walls in our house...is this more harmful than helpful?

2007-10-18 11:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

My hardwood floors just got sanded, sealed and finished with semi-gloss polyurethane. What is a good product to use that will not leave a dull, sticky build up on my new floors?
I want them to stay shiny. Someone told me to use vinegar and water, that just does not seem sanitary. I like to kill germs!

Please help!

2007-10-18 11:07:50 · 11 answers · asked by Melanie Z 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

obviously besides keeping it clean. my house is clean i just want it to really smell good and to be able to notice it when i walk in. i've tried those plug in air freshners and those go away after a few days. i've tried spray air freshners and that goes away after an hour or so. i want to know what other people use. thanks!!

2007-10-18 10:57:07 · 19 answers · asked by M n M 4 in Other - Home & Garden

My sister-in-law who lives downstairs recently got a cat. I like cats but I am 26+ weeks pregnant and don't want her around me or in my stuff. I tried the essential oil spray on the stairs and she was deterred for a little while but then just ran past it. My sister-in-law went and got one of those ultrasonic cat deterrent radar things but the cat just walks past it like there is nothing there. My sister-in-law doesn't want a gate but I really don't know what else to do. If anyone knows of something that worked to prevent a very persistent cat I, I need some help. It also has to be something that is safe for my baby.

2007-10-18 10:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Melba 3 in Other - Home & Garden