Home & Garden - 19 October 2007

I have an idea for putting raised beds in my garden made with concrete blocks - but I want to clad them in zinc or something similar - something metallic that will patinate over time - any ideas as to what and where to get it?

2007-10-19 02:04:32 · 5 answers · asked by Richard L 2 in Garden & Landscape

The plumber tried to sell me an organic drain cleaner called Bio-Rooter. Does anybody have any experience (good or bad) with this product?

2007-10-19 01:54:41 · 0 answers · asked by delerue 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

.. that the toilet was OK as he did not see any bubble.

Could somebody knowledgeable explain the logic behind his method?

Thank you very much!

2007-10-19 01:50:00 · 3 answers · asked by delerue 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a lot of roses from my wedding in all sorts of colors.
I would like to preserve some of the petal so they will last FOREVER!!!. If that is possible?
Does anyone know how to do this? And do the different colors need to be seperated or can they all be put together.
I'd like to put them in a shadow box. I think I've seen this done on TV years ago but can't remember what to do?
HELP!!!!

2007-10-19 01:40:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Please have a look at the link below and if you know what this plant is called or know of a good website for finding out please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/1633633101_8b4197652f.jpg

2007-10-19 01:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by Georgia Girl 3 in Garden & Landscape

I primered over paneling so I could paint it, well I took notice that the primer isn't sticking to it very well...the slightest bump to it takes the primer right off.

I have primered bead board paneling and didn't have any problems with that, but this paneling that its not sticking well too is just a plain flat faux wood paneling...any suggestions?

Should I scrape all the primer off and re-sand and apply another coat or will it be ok to paint over the not so sticking primer?

Thanks!

2007-10-19 01:27:48 · 8 answers · asked by Mommaof2boys 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-19 01:16:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Bought a new bed and mattress 3months ago
Bought new bedding and sheets (feather duvets)
No problem for 3 months
Now when I go to bed I itch like crazy (started a week ago)
Have always used same detergent (no problem)
Laundered sheets and pillowcases twice
I still itch.
The only other factor is I allowed a guest to sleep in my bed two weeks ago.
Any idea what may be causing it and how to fix it?

Thanks in advance

2007-10-19 01:05:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

It's been there for years, and it's HUGE.
Yesterday, I took the garden shears to it and cut it down to a big clump.
Then I took a saw to it and cut it right back to its core. Now it's just a solid black stump about 2 feet across by 1 foot high.
I want to dig this stump out, but I've already broken 1 spade and 2 forks trying to do this. The handles just snapped with the sheer weight of pressure involved.
I don't want to use any kind of weed-killer or chemicals because I'm wanting to plant an apple tree in the hole when I eventualy get it out.
I can't afford to keep replacing broken spades and forks, so has anyone got any suggestions?

2007-10-19 00:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 in Garden & Landscape

I have an old Hoover electric 110 amp dryer that needs a drum belt. Please tell me where I can find one

2007-10-19 00:45:36 · 3 answers · asked by Terri 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-19 00:45:11 · 6 answers · asked by david o 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-19 00:36:00 · 12 answers · asked by rachael n 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Or "faucet" to Americans.
The bath tap sometimes leaks water onto the floor if it's not shut fully tight; instead of dripping into the bath tub, the water travels along the underside of the tap, along the back of the bath and down onto the floor. It only happens sometimes (I think it's when the water is "thick") but it made a real mess last time.

Is there a simple way to fix it without replacing the taps?

2007-10-19 00:07:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a garage that was converted into a game room. There's a pool table along with some other wood furniture in that room. When I bought the house, it came with a separate A/C unit (runs on 110V) and a dehumidifier that's set to keep the humidity at 35%. However, I have an issue with my electric bill, which is running about $450 monthly! The central A/C has been checked and it's running at peak performance. As a result, I'm trying to save some energy. So, any advice on humidity levels in the game room? Thanks!

2007-10-19 00:05:41 · 3 answers · asked by jimmy_the_goat_71 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)