Home & Garden - 24 October 2007

so we have an australian shepherd. she just turned 1. she had this horrible habit of peeing in the hallway, and its beyond ruinned. she's better now still a few "accidents" when she's mad at us or my fiance doesnt wake up until 1pm and she just cant hold it (she lives with him), but we have to get rid of the carpet. right now its just shag carpet over cement, no padding or anything.
i havent pulled up the carpet yet, but i'm sure it has to have gotten into the cement. whats the best way to get it out of the cement? and would it be better to put down vinyl tile there instead or the laminate wood panels that lock together? there's no saving the carpet, thats for sure.

2007-10-24 07:03:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I always place cups, bowls, and the like with the rim facing down so all the water can drain away.
The other half however always places them with the rim facing up as he says it is more hygenic.

Which do you think is correct?

2007-10-24 06:57:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Our school is having a contest. I teach first grade. Any cute ideas?

2007-10-24 06:55:32 · 8 answers · asked by Lindsey Lou 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have dogs, we live on a moderately busy street and we smoke (we're trying to quit).

What type of filter should I get for the heat/ac system? I've been buying the 3 for $3 deal at walmart.

What else can I do?

2007-10-24 06:40:33 · 12 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

oven won't heat beyond 300C - all fuses are 20 or 30 but now can't tell which I have replaced or which size should go where - does it matter?

2007-10-24 06:29:20 · 3 answers · asked by breny503503 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

need my deck power washed (it’s about 12” 8” feet). know of any companies or where I can rent a power washer? Every place is charging over $100 for a little deck!!

I am in Scottsdale, Arizona

2007-10-24 06:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-24 06:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Megan M 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My room-mate's cat knocked my African violet on the floor and broke the plant right off. The Root is still ok I think and I've been watering it like usual but it's been a couple weeks and there's still nothing happening. any ideas for me to try?

2007-10-24 06:04:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-10-24 05:44:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

if I can help it! Otherwise, what's the wall filler, if you will, called?

2007-10-24 05:41:28 · 6 answers · asked by ... 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what are the seed pods that grow up witht he monkey grass?

2007-10-24 05:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3 in Garden & Landscape

Back when I had to live on $300 a month from welfare, I could not afford to dry my clothes at the laundry mat because it cost $1.50 to wash and $1.25 to dry a load and my son was a bed wetter, so I hung everything out on the clothesline.
I have forgotten how I managed to dry our sheets and clothes in cold weather.
Today, I hung my clothes out in the cold. Will they dry if its not freezing?

2007-10-24 05:23:59 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have an extractor fan in my fully enclosed bathroom and its not oulling the air out. I have checked the ducting for restrictions but it all seems fine- - i think when the door is closed i dont get any inlet air for the extractor to work well enough.
is ther a way i can fit some kind of air inlet into my bathroom through the celing or some place else??

2007-10-24 05:21:45 · 3 answers · asked by jimjam 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am in Cicero, IL... near Chicago.

2007-10-24 05:21:41 · 8 answers · asked by Leveled Fellow 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

How many of you would be interested in a company that would come into your home and redesign it using the things you already have?I'm thinking of starting a business like this.Any input would be appreciated.I'm sure there are already businesses like this, but it would be very new in my area.Any input would be appreciated.Thanks!

2007-10-24 05:00:22 · 5 answers · asked by lori t.(works too much) 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a very strong sewer smell in my basement and house. We just moved into a house built in 1875. The drains in the basement lead to a septic tank. When we first moved in, the drains continually backed up. Last week, we had a plumber dig up a line and replace a bad stretch of PVC. He also added a trap (it didn't have one before). So we still have one drain without a trap. Since the plumber fixed the line, we haven't had any more backups, but the smell is absolutely horrible! Before the 'fix', we never noticed any smell except for when it backed up. Now, it's a constant strong odor. Any ideas? Sugguestions?
Thanks in advance.

2007-10-24 04:40:34 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking to buy EPA beads locally but have no idea where to find them in MA/NH/VT. Anyone know how to find them?

2007-10-24 04:39:23 · 5 answers · asked by wollam43 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-24 04:31:24 · 13 answers · asked by TREVOR P 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm trying to mow my back yard which is pretty high grass. The mower worked for maybe 15 min. Then I had to prime it to get it to start again, it worked for 2 min then cut off again. Then when I finally got it to start again as soon as I pushed it the mower cut off again. Any ideas why?

2007-10-24 04:25:30 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-24 04:01:56 · 22 answers · asked by busmaster 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-24 03:53:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-24 03:50:45 · 4 answers · asked by wwaltjack 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-24 03:46:29 · 3 answers · asked by pier2 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It's not my house so I'm limited on what I can do. We live in a 150 year old house, natural gas heat & water heater. Here's what I've done so far, I blocked off all heat to the upstairs (not used), I've blocked off heat to 1/3 of the downstairs (not needed(entry room and living room)), I've turned the temp down to 65°F (good for Central Michigan), I'm going to plastic wrapped any and all windows and weather strip all my doors. I'm going to recauck all the windows, what else can I do to keep the winter costs down? Being that is isn't my house, blowing insulation in I don't think is an option. & being that this isn't my house, I don't think I can apply for financial assistance nor do I believe in credit of any kind. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-24 03:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've got a red t shirt that is ruined now because I got a bit of spray from the fry pan last night....
What can i do about it?

2007-10-24 03:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a full size bed that is 10 years old. I want a new mattress, but I was thinking of upgrading to queen just for me. If I upgrade I will have to buy bed frame as well. Advice???

2007-10-24 03:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-10-24 03:26:13 · 8 answers · asked by hockeywashington 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-10-24 03:18:43 · 8 answers · asked by kipper 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

They are teeny tiny and not really bothering me but it's weird to see little black ants all over the kitchen counter. I just moved in to this apartment and would like to know if this is common, what caused them to show up and how easy it is to get rid of them. I live in NC and am currently pregnant and have a 3 year old son, if that helps influence anyone's answer.

2007-10-24 03:16:29 · 18 answers · asked by Kiwi 5 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-10-24 03:16:04 · 1 answers · asked by Rosalinda L 1 in Decorating & Remodeling